The Loire River Valley is a land rich with vineyards and magnificent chateaux built by the greatest architects and landscapers of the time. Chambord is the region’s largest and most lavish chateau, while Chenonceau boasts a beautiful gallery stretching across the Cher River... read more

This spectacular site remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of France, second only to Paris. Construction on Mont St. Michel began in the 8th century when the archangel St. Michel appeared to the Bishop of Avranches in a dream and instructed him to... read more

One of the most charming and romantic cities in France, Paris is enveloped in myth and rich in history. With its beautiful parks, medieval architecture, grand cathedrals, and modern thoroughfares, this elegant city eloquently combines the old with the new. Excellent music,... read more

Saint-Malo sits on the northwest coast of France, at the mouth of the Rance River overlooking the English Channel. Its strategic location as a walled port city has allowed it to play an important role in the region’s maritime history. The most visited site in the Brittany... read more

A point of fascination for tourists across the globe, this coastline is widely remembered for its role in World War II’s D-Day invasion. With the remains of the “Atlantic Wall” (the coastal fortifications built by Germany during WWII) still present in places like Omaha... read more

During his 17th century reign, Louis XIV converted his father’s hunting lodge into the magnificent palace of Versailles, which rests outside of Paris. This palace is adorned with gilt wood, chandeliers, massive pieces of art, and contains the fantastic Hall of Mirrors... read more