In 2005 the Loire Valley celebrated 500 years of since the accession to the throne of François I, king, builder and protector of the arts and letters

Behind the old limestone quarries of the Loire Valley, a warren of hidden cellars are home to a thriving mushroom industry

In Saint-Viâtre, Vincent and Patricia Hennequart have been producing Sologne caviar for 10 years, a production of very high quality

The Foundation of Doubt, open since 2013 in Blois, brings together a collection of astonishing works from all over the world

A wealth of possibilities

The immense châteaux of the Loire never fail to impress, but their smaller cousins have a much more homely feel

Still inhabited by its owners, the Château de Troussay is one of the smallest châteaux in the Loire valley, located in the town of Cheverny

A beautiful house built in the 17th century, the Château de Montmarin overlooks the Braye valley, with its chapel, stable, kitchen garden and dovecote

A château makes an ideal backdrop for escape games!