As we approached our 60s, we started looking at our bucket list, trying to figure out where to start. We were fortunate to be able to retire in 2014 and decided to start big – planning a year ...

Unesco-listed landscapes, châteaux and tastings come with half as many visitors compared to summer and accommodation is ...

In the French Loire Valley region of Saumur, wine and the arts blend well with beauty, both natural and man-made. Here, exceptional vineyards sit among architectural treasures, such as the royal abbey ...

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