France’s Loire: Château Country
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Күн бұрынRick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2014 | Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with evocative châteaux. Home-basing in Amboise, we visit four unique castles: elegant Chenonceau, massive Chambord, stately Cheverny, and fragrant Villandry. Along the way, we tour Leonardo’s home, feed hunting dogs, enjoy the local cuisine, and savor a princely garden. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #loire
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00:00 Intro
02:21 Chambord
06:23 Loire River history
10:00 Amboise
11:30 Clos-Lucé
13:59 Chenonceau
16:26 Dinner in Amboise
19:09 Cheverny
21:56 Villandry
@oldschool8432 4 жыл бұрын
I love traveling with Rick Steve's whilst sitting on my couch eating pizza Hot Pockets haha
@susanatorresbelda1897 3 жыл бұрын
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@jesuiszrr 3 жыл бұрын
quarantine things 🤪
@user-pu2of6gk3h 3 жыл бұрын
i love too much this traveling beacuse i am nonnavtive english speaker so i want to study more english . i study and travel at the sametime.
@criticuttam 7 жыл бұрын
Among many fortuitous occurrences in my life, discovering Rick Steves has been one of the best ones.
@James-gc5if 7 жыл бұрын
I only discovered him today, and I already feel the same way, Uttam. Happy travelling!
@deemariedubois4916 6 жыл бұрын
Uttam Paudel Rick takes me to all the places I would love to go but am not able to. For hours on end, I can listen to him take us traveling. I find France especially calling to me. The only stronger call I get is to Scotland from where my mom's family immigrated and Switzerland from where my father's family came. In Switzerland my maiden name, dad's name, can be found still residing in a valley there.
@StereoSoundAgent 5 жыл бұрын
a very succinct and French thing to say
@yamahonkawazuki 5 жыл бұрын
i agree one hundred percent.
@yamahonkawazuki 5 жыл бұрын
@@StereoSoundAgent what is?
@bhumanandamaharaj8177 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Amazing! France and Italy well known for their art. , culture, and asceticism ...... India has a reliable friend in Europe and it's France thanks for Rafael!
@jeanjacquespelletier6821 9 ай бұрын
Rafale
@jakeanderson0998 2 ай бұрын
The work and the men; who designed the same in mind first, remain immortal.
@chrisk8187 5 жыл бұрын
My wife and I with our ~4 yr old daughter and 14 month old son, took our two week trip of a lifetime in mid-May 1999. We spent 10 days in Paris and the rest in the Loire River Valley. We toured all the Chateau in this video except Cheverny. We also stayed in private Chateau's and castles (one with a real water filled and live ducks floating moat). I don't know how my wife managed it, but we stayed in several "royal" sized furnished bedrooms. In the morning we were having fine regional breakfasts over looking the river. We patronized several of the local winerys located in cool caves dug into the banks along the river. We were treated with an abundance of samples. Glorious weather the entire time. Rick Steves brings back so many wonderful memories. We researched our itinerary using Rick's travel videos and guides. So glad now that we went then rather than waited until the children were older!!!
@ellebelle8515 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful memories..
@divaskesya 3 жыл бұрын
such a extremely-amazing memories! hope i can do the same in the future, wish me luck with my EU travel.
@MoniLein-yy2ue Жыл бұрын
I am exhausted just reading about traveling with a 4 year old and 14 month old.
@5PuaAloha 4 жыл бұрын
We as a people, have really gone backwards; the architecture back in that day is glorious, no one ever continued building like this , I seriously doubt there's a man alive today that could match it- and without modern machines! Aloha
@samrosendahl392 11 ай бұрын
We have only gone backwards in terms of aesthetics. Unfortunately practical concerns have abolished aesthetics, cars the following need for roads, parking lots, car related things destroyed the ability for building classical architecture.
@sudhas5992 4 жыл бұрын
WoW..............France .....heaven on Earth!
@majorhoulihan8448 5 жыл бұрын
"French kings tickled more than one tiara at a time..." LOL
@oldschool8432 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't seen Mash in many years. Wonderful show
@kate2create738 4 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of when I went to France a few years before this episode was on KZfaq. I went with about 15-20 students in my school's travel club, and was lucky to go to Paris, the Palace of Versailles, and the Loire Valley. The Loire was my favorite part, as we were surrounded by the beauty the earth that France provided. Enjoyed the history and beauty of the Chateaus of Amboise, Chenonceau, and Leonardo DiVinci's home as I hope I can someday return to a place of such beauty. From the US
@dmmchugh3714 2 жыл бұрын
I made the same trip with my French class - 46 years ago ! I never forgot it and still have the pictures 📸 . Scenery has not changed much, looks like it is being well-preserved.
@darthstarkiller1912 6 жыл бұрын
I fell in love with these chateaux when I had French class in high school. Such breathtaking architecture!
@positivegradient 3 жыл бұрын
These shows are invaluable. They provide everyone the means to experience the dreamy beauty and fine culture of Europe from the comfort of their home.
@graceserenachristie2914 9 жыл бұрын
This area of France is so special it makes a special sound the birds sing different and it has the most beautiful and delicious fruit trees and beautiful food gardens in the world..... the palaces are beautiful as well. Thanks for the video..
@Anonymous-hz3zz 2 жыл бұрын
@J K this is France not the Netherlands...
@taesungmin7794 3 жыл бұрын
Before many generations, architecture and art made beautiful sensitivity by french passion.
@WestShoreMan 5 жыл бұрын
I rented a car in Paris and drove through the valley Chateau hopping. So much fun and beautiful.
@davidp2707 2 жыл бұрын
Same
@MoniLein-yy2ue Жыл бұрын
That's a good tip. I don't thik Rick mentioned how to get around.
@sutats 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely chateaus.
@emperorworld3528 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful from indonesia🇨🇵❤🇮🇩🌞💐💐💐💜🧡💛
@marcellostraps 2 жыл бұрын
Steve Smith, once again shows up just in time for dinner. Classic! Glad to see hungry Steven return; he has a wealth of knowledge on all things French.
@arriesone1 8 жыл бұрын
Love this part of France and its gorgeous chateaux.
@deemm1265 8 жыл бұрын
OMG, I love France. Can not wait to go back.
@Jimfromearthoo7 4 жыл бұрын
It has changed. The invaders have ruined it.😢
@Petitmoi74 4 жыл бұрын
@@Jimfromearthoo7 You mean, like martians ?
@HgHg-yp6ft 3 жыл бұрын
@@Petitmoi74 Worst.
@unusualsuspect1262 3 жыл бұрын
Just like all developed countries, and this is just the beginning
@Chironex_Fleckeri 3 жыл бұрын
@@unusualsuspect1262 France once had it much worse than now. The French will endure and overcome. They hold the power
@RAY.POLARIS 6 жыл бұрын
France is so refreshing.
@lynnaelarson6784 4 жыл бұрын
I've been to France and to this day it is certainly one of most favorite trips taken of many throughout the world. I never could get enough of the Chateaus and Cathedrals!!! I'm sure I saw over twenty of each when I was there!! Going with a Grande Circle River Cruise we had choices of some of the things too! The food was great too!! Being polite is ingrained into their cultural traditions! Know a little French before you go! A wonderful place to visit!! Lynnae Larson
@roletcacho9752 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for imparting us your travels
@HeavymetalHylian 6 жыл бұрын
My family lives here and our lineage has been traced back to the 1600s all in Pays de la Loire. I have not met them because my great great grandfather moved to Texas and we've lived here since. I have many relatives in France that I would love to meet and I want to see where we come from and learn more about my heritage. Thank you for posting videos like this where we can see some of the same things that our ancestors did when they were still alive.
@lheritieredumarteau6931 5 жыл бұрын
You'll always be welcome in the country of your ancestors
@lheritieredumarteau6931 5 жыл бұрын
@Hasbara Hunter Parle français ! Quand on s'adresse à des français sur une vidéo qui parle d'un château français, ce faisant de l'Histoire de France on a la délicatesse de s'exprimer dans la langue de son hôte... Même si je sais que les anglo-saxons ne sont pas réputés pour leur politesse....
@lmnll2742 Жыл бұрын
@@lheritieredumarteau6931 du coup, là c'est clairement vous qui n'êtes pas poli. Qu'est ce qui vous fait croire que son message s'adresse à des français d'ailleurs?
@patriciabracken7546 4 жыл бұрын
All country's in Europe are beautiful. Culture Art history Architecture. That goes back for thousands of years. Also I include Russia Stunning country. 💖💕💟💞💝💝
@bigben7518 9 жыл бұрын
I laughed when it cut from discussion of the revolution to all the barking dogs!
@Donello 4 жыл бұрын
I laughed just before, when I heard how "the working class rose up, chased the bankers and financiers off their estates", about 9:40. Now, if you speak about French Revolution, you usually mean that of 1789. Somehow somebody didn't get that the French Revolution wasn't against bankers and financiers, but against monarchy and nobiliy (and the Church).
@manueldelcerro6426 2 жыл бұрын
A beautiful video of a beautiful place. I remember those places that I visited decades ago!
@3krissy6 4 жыл бұрын
merci les chateaux de mes ancetres sont magnifiques ! Il y a encore plus a voir !
@2009grifin1 4 жыл бұрын
I have always loved this series. During this time of isolation... It's good to go back and look at these I just hope Europe will be the same afterwards.
@Lypno 4 жыл бұрын
It will never be the same
@scholaroftheworldalternatehist Жыл бұрын
Europe will be a lost civilization soon, the native population is not breeding enough. One day it will join Mohenjadaro and the great cities of Mesopotamia
@eguirald Жыл бұрын
Within the treasure trove of Rick Steves’ travel videos, this is one of the very best!
@kentuckyrain1144 3 жыл бұрын
beautiful country, beautiful people
@agirlisnoone5953 4 жыл бұрын
I'm going on a year long history tour of Europe. Can't wait.
@phen0mejon99 4 жыл бұрын
With who?
@agirlisnoone5953 4 жыл бұрын
@@phen0mejon99 just me!
@DCLayclerk 4 ай бұрын
No one does travel like Rick Steves. I just ordered his book on France. Can't wait to visit this area in June.
@ErikaMarrisAEroy 4 жыл бұрын
On the way to watching all of the episodes. Its incredibly amazing especially your trips Greetings from Philippines
@arjunannachimuthu8202 2 жыл бұрын
worlds highest civilisations practising life in france
@joysmith6506 6 ай бұрын
Rick on a bike was a new experience for me 😂
@eisenjeisen6262 4 жыл бұрын
Rick Steves, your videos are getting better and better, the French got a great spark with "Food" and "Art" and you bring it to life," Live for Life"
@v8powerr771 8 жыл бұрын
I see that You're an American but Your shows are so nice You're getting title of the honorary European from me.
@Gurnavemerno 8 жыл бұрын
+V8 Powerr A user name like V8 Powerr probably makes you an honorary american ;)
@v8powerr771 8 жыл бұрын
Gurnavemerno V8 engine was invented by Frenchman actually
@MarcusLeepapi 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick...I really love your shows...you always take me back to Europe and I love it....
@inspiringer6418 4 жыл бұрын
Had no idea places as beautiful existed...
@himantasaikia8724 2 жыл бұрын
Wish I can travel like this man.
@SallyAlexandriaAlexParakeets 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Rick Steve. Fantastic video & very good videography. Have a peaceful month.
@RaySawhill Жыл бұрын
Rick does such a good job, and I love how low-pressure his shows are.
@judydennis1242 5 жыл бұрын
I love Rick's tours. Perhaps one day I will go on one . I love garden tours.🌺
@ShubhroMondal16 4 жыл бұрын
Incroyable,! I love France.
@monsieurm6975 7 жыл бұрын
Great video, Steve ! My family owns two chateaux in the Loire that have been in our family since the 15th century , actually both are from roughly the same century and going to visit the Loire, going back is always so relaxing; it's countryside, but it has a wonderful, peaceful feeling, almost country "county regal". To be very aware of the area's long history only makes it that much more enjoyable as a beautiful area, actually, in my opinion, , the most beautiful area that really represents the history of France. There is no other country whether in Europe or around the globe and has such a special and distinctive feel and charm , along with hundreds of kilometres of chateaux that are simply breathtaking ! I very much enjoy your travels around the world and being a small part of them , on the internet - thank you !
@Leto85 2 жыл бұрын
19:11 Château de Tin Tin.
@billmclellan8429 4 жыл бұрын
while the emphasis is on chateaux and history, the Loire Valley is also rich in local destinations of town markets, small villages with very distinctive character, fortified churches and so on. It would be a shame for any visitor to miss the latter at the expense of focus on chateaux
@Lisa-xw8yy 9 жыл бұрын
I just LOVE France! :) I am really looking forward to going soon! ;)
@Lisa-xw8yy 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! :) I am so very happy seeing the true beauty of my favorite country! Thanks to you that I am able to live with so much pride for this beautiful country! :)
@reinadegrillos 4 жыл бұрын
Now that I've been confined in my small flat near Barcelona, for 17 days now I will travel with you. Many thanks for giving me that oportunity.
@reinadegrillos 4 жыл бұрын
@@juliad368 Merci, xx.
@meredithparsells5599 3 жыл бұрын
I realy like watching all u'r travel shows and I will never stop watching them even the reruns of u'r show. When I watch them I feel like i'm right there with u on a vacation. Watching u'r show also makes me feel so alive and intune with the world. U'r shows relax me and at that moment take away all my stress and worries. I like watching all the travel show I can watch on Cable TV and on streming. They are all good to watch . But u'rs is the best
@cherrypink3215 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing these shows on YT. They are wonderful to get tips and travel plans and also to just enjoy as an armchair traveler. Mr. Steves has a great personality - a touch of down home warmth and a touch of no nonsense flair when called for.
@jielin2028 8 жыл бұрын
These series are great!! Thanks for sharing with us !
@colinlatimer9501 8 жыл бұрын
Wonderful region a must to visit
@EshockT 9 ай бұрын
I’m in Amboise now and this video pops up. Now, we know where to eat dinner😊
@Zackabdi 9 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, thanks for all the good work
@FishingAdventuresDubai 5 жыл бұрын
Man I love your videos. Rick is a sweet man and your video graphy is superb. I will like visiting all these places and really really thankful for taking me there. Keep on doing the great job Rick. You are great at it. Appreciate it sir!
@GuamGrrl 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best episodes ever
@lyudmilapetrova6394 8 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring...and the subtitles are accurate.I'm going to watch all your videos,Rick.Very well done!!!Thanks.
@jeffrey6244 9 жыл бұрын
This was a truly excellent episode, Rick!
@harrietvane224 9 жыл бұрын
Wonderful show, very informative introduction to the area. Thank you.
@elep4061 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mr Steves. I also thank my friend who introduced me to your videos. Its a great gift.
@sugar1973us 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was filmed beautifully. I will be visiting again soon.
@zainabguulkein4782 3 жыл бұрын
Rick Steves good job Thank you for taking me places I could not Imagine they existed
@Raxmartin 5 жыл бұрын
i love that kind of place because it's give us satisfaction and, also meditated us. thanks a lot Mr. Rick Steve's.
@StereoSoundAgent 5 жыл бұрын
I just finished my paper on the French Renaissance, you know I had to mention Villandry! Rick, you're the man!
@StereoSoundAgent 5 жыл бұрын
since, I've learned Bugatti even has their own Chateau and they were given permission to do whatever they will with it. I would love to own a small Chateau one day :D I would understand myself as more of a tenant than an owner of course. Such treasures need to be treated as such!
@rammugambe1314 3 жыл бұрын
Steve has made me travel all over Europe while at work
@Itsaboutthewaterlife 8 жыл бұрын
Fabulous.
@SexyBakanishi 6 жыл бұрын
Amazing!! Thank you!
@nguyenvanhung6160 7 жыл бұрын
Perfect life Steves!
@mubashirkarim7039 4 жыл бұрын
Great Work by Rick Steves. Europe is full of Majestic Scenery and wonderful History. I love Europe. Especially France.
@mubashirkarim7039 3 жыл бұрын
@@juliad368 So nice of you. Thanks for your kind words😊😊
@MohanLal-pp1qq Жыл бұрын
Rick Steve ,,your all travel videos lovely 💖💖👏👏🖒🖒🏡🏡🌳🌳🌲🌲
@miroslavasreckovic4123 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@h.j.hatcher6265 Жыл бұрын
I always absolutely enjoy anything and everything you do and really from the bottom of the old ticker thank you 🙏🏼 for taking me to these places you go I find myself feeling better snooty life
@zainulabdin1720 Жыл бұрын
I love of Europe 🌍 ❤
@littlerocky6538 7 жыл бұрын
l love Your show Rick Steve
@toreragray9841 3 жыл бұрын
what a garden!!
@arela1030 4 жыл бұрын
Oh know look 👀 at you you’re so good in History I really enjoyed learning and listening to your lovely sweet voice ,you moved my heart ❤️ ,I’m planning just now I want to spend my elderly what gorgeous and lovely 😊 ,garden foods ,and wine 🍷 I loved wine and afternoon ☕️ tea ,sir Rick Steves I loved all your gorgeous video ALLELUIA MERCY ,god bless and peace
@EncouragementToGo7IME 3 жыл бұрын
Stunning chateaux. Hoping to visit someday.
@ArtVideoMovie 5 жыл бұрын
Such a great episode!
@SonicPhonic 6 жыл бұрын
Another great video by Rick Steves!
@Travagsta 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Loire region is definitely on our bucket list!
@katsfamily3407 9 жыл бұрын
love your stuff rick
@ahmedkabir55 4 жыл бұрын
I like France
@garyb2392 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! On my list to visit everyone one of these chateaus
@godsmessenger496 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@lindanorris3226 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING US SIR 🤗💫🏰
@bobnirene2010 7 жыл бұрын
Watching all your videos make me want to spend an entire month in Europe...
@anndeakin6763 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed my my trips to Lorre valleys and enjoyed staying in several chateau trips at the time that the new wines 197/8s then in 2000 happy days with a friend Anne.
@bigbadbootydaddy515 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this one very much.
@IssieODonovan 4 жыл бұрын
This is amazing.
@Shedlight420 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@bitansikdar2555 4 жыл бұрын
Royalty revisited... brilliant
@Acadian.FrenchFry 2 жыл бұрын
My ancestors are originally from Amboise (in fact our family name is the same). Ironically I live in the Napa Valley in California and it looks similar to this area. Not as beautiful, but similar. No wonder I have always loved the Napa Valley so much. I would love to come visit Amboise some day.
@dekubaner 8 жыл бұрын
the quality of these videos is really good!
@IrishManJT 5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@wallykaspars9700 Жыл бұрын
18:30. That cheese selection is amazing! I'd like to try each one. I've spent wonderful times in Tours and Amboise, magnificent experiences!
@anuradhainamdar8967 2 жыл бұрын
I think this is one of the best of of Rick Stevens video " Loire valley & those Chateaux along them are really a heavenly sight ". But couldn't keep up with the different names of the gardens ha,ha,.
@johnnyweng1164 2 жыл бұрын
If Rick is without a tour guide, that means he himself is a qualified tour guide
@annsolazzo7526 9 жыл бұрын
I am going on the Rick Steves 11 day Paris & Heart of France tour this year. The tour includes Chenonceau and Chambord. Looking forward to see the castles. What is the spelling of the restaurant Rick and Steve Smith go to in the video. Enjoyed the video very much, very informative.
@ricksteves 9 жыл бұрын
ann solazzo Hi, this is Barb with Rick Steves Europe. That restaurant is L’Epicerie; you can find more details about it on our website: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/season-8/frances-loire-chateau-country, under "Travel Details." Bon voyage on our Paris & Heart of France tour!
@boycrazgurl 7 жыл бұрын
+Rick Steves Europe Hi barb can you help me out? I'm wondering what song is playing in the background at 14:00
@ja773r 7 жыл бұрын
Sarah Mortimer yes that song is called 'acrid dirt sandwich, by jack 'big sack' mendleson...' hope this helps x
@maryrozario397 6 жыл бұрын
ann solazzo don't
@davidp2707 2 жыл бұрын
The restaurant has changed names as if July 2021. They have good food still
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