The 12th century Abbey of Fontevraud in the Loire Valley was the richest, largest and the most prestigious abbey in France before the French Revolution.

Jul 22, 2010 - Valeria Teo

The medieval or Renaissance castles in the Loire Valley are like stars in the sky. But the finest troglodyte castle is only found in Chateau de Breze.

Jul 23, 2010 - Valeria Teo

Château de Chinon returns as one of the grandest French castles in the Loire Valley to relive some of the most important times in medieval France.

Aug 12, 2010 - Valeria Teo

The Chateau de Chambord, the wine regions of Chinon and Touraine and the towns of Tours, Blois and Saumur are essential stopping points on a visit to the Loire Valley.

Mar 8, 2008 - Neil Gunn

From idyllic French chateaux to imposing Spanish citadels, there is no shortage of castles to visit for those travelling in Europe.

Mar 7, 2010 - Charlie Gilbert

The Hundred Years' War, leaving behind numerous historic sites in France, provides a good guide to the medieval history of two major European kingdoms.

Jul 16, 2010 - Valeria Teo