Most think of Leonardo da Vinci as being geographically tied to Italy, and for good reason. The visionary artist and scientist spent the majority of his life there. He was born in Vinci, Italy, in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lana Bortolot covers the intersection of wine, business and culture. France’s Loire Valley may be known for its fairy-tale-like ...

Welcome to the enchanting Loire Valley, often referred to as the “Garden of France”! In this video, we’ll explore the stunning landscapes, historic castles, and world-class vineyards that make this ...

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Q: I am really into "natural" wine lately, and I know that the Loire Valley in France is a hotbed for the stuff. That being said, not all Loire Valley wine is less manipulated, so how can I look in ...

Now that the European Union is opening up to vaccinated travelers, it’s time to make up for lost time. And while busy cities still make some of us skittish, countryside destinations have never been ...

With more than 3.3 million visitors per year, the group of 42 chateaux that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Loire Valley is one of the most popular tourist destinations in France outside ...

The largest, and one of the coolest, wine regions of France also happens to produce some of the most approachable, easy drinking wines in the world. And they are anything but boring. The wines of the ...

The Chateau de Saumur on the Vienne River houses a museum dedicated to equestrian tradition as well as a dungeon and a watchtower. Photo Credit: Felicity Long Years ago, before a mortgage and kids, my ...