My friend and I (2 retired teachers) are planning a trip to these regions. We will fly into Paris. Is it better to start in Loire and then drive ...

I am looking for one base in the Loire from which to explore the chateaux and drink some wine for 3 days. We will be coming from Brittany where th...

We are planning to stay in Amboise and Saumur. Do you have any suggestions on lodging? Any "must see" places we should visit? Thank you!

We are based in Amboise the last two weeks in April, 2026, and plan to visit many towns and castles. Any really good 'don't miss' spots recommend...

My husband and I will be staying in Amboise for a week in April. We are flying into Paris from the USA. Then, I've read that it is best to take a...

I am going to Loire Valley in early April and appreciate any recommendations for the experience in château lodging/life. Any recommendations for th...

Hello, I'm traveling to the Loire with my family in mid-April. I'm trying to decide which castles to visit. We've been to Cheneceau (spectacular - ...

This coming March I will be in Tours to do the rounds of the Loire Valley Chateaux. As presently planned, I fly into Tours on 03/10, and can stay u...

This is the first Rick Steves tour I’ll take and I find myself being indecisive. What date would you recommend and why? Aug 30 - Sept 11 Sept...

We are looking for a guide to take our party of six adults to chateaux and wine tasting in the Loire Valley. We are staying in Amboise and would p...

Woud love some feedback/advice on our upcoming 9 night trip to Dordogne/Loire/Paris! We are going in mid-February so i know many places will sad...

I flew DFW to Paris on October 13. Then I did something new, first time ever to take a taxi into the city. I needed to go to Gare St Lazare to catc...