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France's far-right leader Le Pen hits campaign trail after conviction in EU embezzlement case

France's far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen launched her fourth presidential campaign in the small town of La Flèche in the country's Loire Valley Wednesday after an appeals court cleared her to run for office – despite upholding her conviction for misusing millions of euros in public funds.

France 24

From Camembert to Gabietou: New tour lets you sample 100 of France’s most iconic cheeses

This 11-day tour allows fromage fans to experience the best of France’s cheese and wine regions like Bordeaux, Loire Valley and Burgundy.

Euronews

The best reading retreats to book for 2026: from Portugal to Perthshire

Yachts in Ibiza, villas in the Loire Valley... it’s never been more luxurious to escape on a reading holiday

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Escape to the Loire Valley's Best-Kept Secret This Spring

Experience the quieter side of the Loire Valley with blooming gardens, charming villages, and unforgettable local fare—before the summer crowds arrive.

Marie Claire

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

The Independent UK

Stay at a luxury treehouse at Loire Valley Lodges in the heart of a French forest

Loire Valley Lodges is a one-of-a-kind retreat in private French woodland that celebrates the physical and mental health benefits of being surrounded by nature

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Oldest known Neanderthal engravings found in French cave

The oldest known cave engravings in France, and possibly Europe, have been discovered in the Loire Valley – where researchers uncovered designs dating back at least 57,000 years to the age of Neanderthals.

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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

Inside one of France's most exclusive luxury communities in the Loire Valley

Originally built in the 19th century, Les Bordes Estate has been meticulously restored and renovated to provide guests with the ultimate in comfort and sophistication.

Fortune

‘It has been a little busy’: the Cotswold winery making world-beating Sauvignon Blanc

Woodchester Valley planted vines usually associated with the Loire Valley and New Zealand – and it worked

The Guardian - UK

The best affordable holiday destinations in Europe for 2023

Even when your bank balance is squeezed, a holiday can still be on the cards — you just have to choose the right destination, says Alicia Miller

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

Removed from warzone, a Ukrainian circus troupe delights in France

Inside a packed circus tent in central France's Loire valley, Ukrainian acrobat Anastasiia Mazur delights the crowd with her balletic routine from a suspended ring.

Reuters

‘We were hopeless at pétanque’: readers’ favourite campsites in France

There’s never a dull moment on a French campsite, our tipsters tell us, with a huge range of fun activities topped off with lovely food and wine

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Past and present meet perfectly in Normandy for a family holiday with less journey time

Normandy is often overlooked for family trips as visitors flock to the Loire Valley or more expensive Cote d’Azur, but it's a fine destination in its own right for a getaway

France 24

Restoring the priceless heritage of France's Loire Valley

With its 2,500 castles, the Loire Valley is the cradle of the French Renaissance. But this priceless heritage requires constant maintenance. With state-of the-art technology, as well as historical research and know-how, French artists and craftspeople are innovating to return these gems of the past to their original state. We…

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