A two-hour drive south of Paris, the Loire Valley is celebrated for its natural beauty and abundance of enchanting chateaux, writes Lily Heise. Could this perfect trip also win over my boyfriend?
, the vast Val de Loire is celebrated for its natural beauty, architectural heritage and gastronomy, all factors in its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Loches was the setting of one of France’s greatest love stories, that of King Charles VII and the legendary beauty Agnès Sorel. French royal marriages were usually political arrangements, not love matches. But Charles was so taken by Agnès, a lady-in-waiting to the Queen, that he designated her as his official mistress, the first to be given this title.
So far, so good. Nicolas seems relaxed and isn’t checking his phone every five minutes for dog updates. I’m quite confident he’ll be seduced by our next destination, theTo truly understand Chenonceau’s uniqueness, I take Nicolas over to the water’s edge, where we can see its famed arched gallery spanning the Cher River. “Magnifique!” Nicolas acknowledges approvingly. I notch another victory in my quest to win him over to travelling together, sans chien.
After roaming through the jardins à la française, we discover a hidden rose garden and play hide and seek in the labyrinth. We duck into the arched cellars to sample the castle’s wines and leave with a bottle of bubbly Crémant de Loire, for later. The building may be ancient, but the design of Fleur de Loire’s 44 rooms and suites is modern and stylish. We end the day on our private terrace, with our Chenonceau Crémant and the twinkling lights of Blois.
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