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It’s hard to say which is more magnificent: the fabled châteaux of the Loire Valley—which are extravagant French castles that are now open to the public—or the fertile countryside in the so-called “Garden of France.” Our Loire Valley tour gives you the best of both as we cruise along gentle, scenic bicycling routes, visit the... Read more »

The Loire is the longest river in France, flowing westward from the high massifs of the French Alps to the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic Ocean. Along it’s 600+ mile journey, the Loire serves as the lifeblood to a stunning region known as the “Garden of France” that is full of verdant vineyards and... Read more »

We always appreciate hearing from our travelers and our recent Photo and Story Contest gave us an opportunity to review all sorts of amazing entries, both photographs and written word. The following essay was sent to us by VBT travelers, Robert W. and Nancy T. We loved reading their words so much that we thought... Read more »