Since 1913, this chateau has been owned by the Meniers, a dynasty of French chocolate makers. They have further revived the chateau and the wider estate, whose other visitor draws include kitchen and ...

If I had to choose one word to sum up the Loire Valley’s Chateau de Chenonceau, it would be “elegant.” In June, I led a tour of France’s most beautiful gardens and chateaus. Of all of the places we ...

Château de Chenonceau, designed by women, has a striking setting and dramatic history. ROBYN STENCIL The Loire Valley, about two hours southwest of Paris, offers France’s greatest array of château ...