Lana Bortolot covers the intersection of wine, business and culture. France’s Loire Valley may be known for its fairy-tale-like architecture—French Gothic and Renaissance styled chateaus built ...

Or, if you’re visiting Paris on a day trip from somewhere else, like Reims in the Champagne region or the Loire Valley, you ...

On a simple day trip from Paris or a full castle-hopping itinerary across the countryside, visitors can explore everything from medieval strongholds that have stood the test of time to the elegant ...