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UNBELIEVABLE: Loire - The Untold Story

In spring, a wine-drinker’s fancy may well turn to youthful reds from the Loire, made from pinot noir, cabernet franc and even hillside gamays

The Guardian - UK

Did Leonardo da Vinci paint a nude Mona Lisa? I may have just solved this centuries-old mystery

It is one of the most tantalising – and entertaining – puzzles in art, stretching from the Louvre to the Loire via, well, Norfolk. And our critic thinks he has just worked it out

The Guardian - UK

Explore châteaux, gardens and vineyards in France’s UNESCO-listed Loire Valley

From its fabled châteaux and flower-filled villages to the fêted river at its heart, the magic of the Loire Valley never fades.

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Michelin stars, cider brunches and the real camembert: a culinary guide to coastal northern France

Brittany, Normandy and the Pays de la Loire are renowned for their seafood, as well as being home to some of France’s most loved ingredients and produce – discover where to go for the best of it in these rich gastronomic regions

The Guardian - UK

Ancient Angers to antique emporiums: how to spend a week in the Atlantic Loire valley

Outdoor activities, festivals and fantastic regional food make this part of western France a must-visit family destination

The Guardian - UK

Why the Loire is France’s most exciting wine region

From the Massif Central to Nantes, it’s home to freethinking winemakers making elegant drinks – including thrillingly reinvigorated muscadet

The Guardian - UK

The best chateaux to visit in France’s Loire Valley

Grandeur awaits along one of France’s great rivers in the shape of manicured gardens, hills strewn with vineyards and elegant abodes

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Old world v new world: who wins?

New Zealand v Alsace and South Africa v the Loire, the same grape in different areas brings very different rewards

The Guardian - UK

French cave markings said to be oldest known engravings by Neanderthals

Hundreds of faint stripes, dots and wavy lines at Loire valley site were created more than 57,000 years ago, say scientists

The Guardian - UK

Where to go camping in France: Eight best coastal campsites for a beach holiday

Pitch up near sandy shores from Corsica to the Loire Valley

The Independent UK

From doubts to a first pro win: Mikkel Bjerg takes stage four and yellow jersey at Critérium du Dauphiné

Jonas Vingegaard most impressive of general classification contenders on hot day in the Loire

Cycling Weekly

A city break to Nantes: Rich history, delicious food, extensive public art and fun for every age

The beautifully creative and modern city on the Loire in West France has it all

Dublin Live

Discovering the Loire, France's royal river

Lined by magnificent French castles frozen in time, the Loire is nicknamed the royal river, with its breathtaking views of these jewels of Renaissance architecture. But the river is also a place to escape, to get back to nature and to discover a lesser-known heritage. In Chaumont-sur-Loire, an association is…

France 24

How to explore France’s beautiful Loire region, car-free

Take a long weekend, two trains and a rental bike to tick off one of France’s loveliest regions guilt-free, says Alicia Miller

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Rivers worldwide are running dry – here's why and what we can do about it

Rivers around the world have been drying up recently. The Loire in France broke records in mid-August for its low water levels, while photos circulating online show the mighty Danube, Rhine, Yangtze and Colorado rivers all but reduced to trickles.

Reuters

Violent storm kills six on Corsica as island raises new alert

A violent and unexpected storm battered the French Mediterranean island of Corsica on Thursday, killing at least six people including a teenage girl, and meteorologists predicted more bad weather to come.

Reuters

France's river Loire sets new lows as drought dries up its tributaries

France's river Loire, famous for the hundreds of castles gracing its shores, is a shallow river at the best of times, but this year even its flat-bottom tourist barges can barely navigate waters greatly reduced by a record drought.

The Guardian - UK

The Loire is loved for its whites, but it also makes excellent reds

It’s the spiritual home of sauvignon blanc and refreshing white wines, but the light and distinctive reds made by the area’s pinot noirs are equally superb

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