Ch Chambord

A star in the reasonably-priced Loire - east of Tours

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October 18th 2007
You could easily get chateau fatigue in the Loire. But like the guidebooks say, they are the highlights of the Loire - Disneyland's finest tourelles look like pallid impostors next to Ch Chambord and Ch Chenonceau. The nice thing about visiting in the off season is the slight discounts and the markedly fewer punters jostling for position in front of the smaller type face which the French use for ... read more

Europe » France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more