What can we say about France’s Centre, with the magnificent castles of the Loire Valley, that hasn’t already been said? There’s a reason so many tourists flock here. However, our off-season visit was surprisingly manageable.
It’s no secret how much we love visiting castles, whether they are crumbling ruins or magnificent monuments to past glory. We love the history oozing from the walls and the incredible stories they tell. Alison also loves exploring the magnificent gardens accompanying some of the greatest castles. None is more spectacular than the garden at Villandry.
Centre is a region we could spend a great deal of time uncovering. We believe there are hidden gems beyond the famous sights of the Loire, just waiting to be discovered.
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Eating regional foods is one of the highlights of travelling in France. But how do you know which restaurants to choose? Today, we share 6 of our foodie finds for the Centre – Loire Valley region where you can be sure to eat the best produce the area has to offer.
“An Arboretum?” Andrew asked. “That should be interesting.” His voice dripped sarcasm.
“What? You don’t like trees?” I shot back.
“Trees are fine but I can see plenty of them all around us.” It was true. We had been spending a lot of time in the forest during the past few weeks and we were driving through the Forest of Orléans to reach our destination.
Today, I share my top photography tips for avoiding the crowds at gardens and tourist attractions.
Spring is here and our thoughts are turning to visiting Europe’s best gardens. Today we share photos of our 10 favourite gardens in Europe.
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