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The Loire’s Castles and Gardens

Published/Revised November 29, 2017 By Marilyn McFarlane This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

The Loire’s Castles and Gardens

Touring in the Loire Valley means you don't have to travel far to see the grand chateaus and pretty villages that dot the landscape. The Castles in France are simply stunning. John and I stayed in one place, Chenonceaux, and found a multitude of treasures on short day trips along and over the rivers that wind through this green, broad valley. The farthest we drove was to Fontevraud Abbey. ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: France, Western Europe Tagged With: Loire, loire valley, loire castles, Pays de la Loire, gardens

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Out and About in Paris – Part I: Les Jardins

Published/Revised August 4, 2014 By Hope Tarr This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Out and About in Paris – Part I: Les Jardins

My week in Paris would be marked by record cold and rainfall, not the most fortuitous of forecasts. But I can be a sweaty, sun-baked tourist anywhere. As I soon discovered, there’s something about exploring the city wearing a trench coat, gloves, and scarf, hunkering beneath an umbrella and seeking sanctuary at any number of awning-covered outdoor cafes, that’s really kind of ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Paris, France, Western Europe, Top Cities Tagged With: gardens

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Visit Gardens in the UK While Keeping the Non-Gardener Happy

Published/Revised June 11, 2014 By Guest Contributor This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Visit Gardens in the UK While Keeping the Non-Gardener Happy

  Compatible traveling companions do not necessarily share every interest, but it can be trying to spend your precious holidays being dragged around to boring places. You may assume that you have to go golfing even though you read a notice about the Elizabethan doll exhibit at a village museum. You may try to ignore those eyes rolling when you suggest a visit to one more cathedral. But ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Northern Europe, Ireland, Scotland Tagged With: gardens, Ballymaloe, hidecote

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English Gardens: Haven’t I Seen You Somewhere Before?

Published/Revised June 11, 2014 By Guest Contributor This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

English Gardens: Haven’t I Seen You Somewhere Before?

Spotting British actors we’ve seen in TV shows and movies is a favorite pastime at our house, but even better is spotting the UK locales where our favorite shows and movies were filmed. Here's a little rundown of where some of the more popular films and TV shows were filmed in England Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen fans have their own favorite version of this classic, but for locations, my ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: England, Northern Europe Tagged With: oxford, stourhead, chatsworth, port issac, port wenn, cadgwith, truro, bosvigo, Lavenham, Colchester, Aylesbury, gardens

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Exploring the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall, England

Published/Revised June 12, 2014 By Rachel Newcombe This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Exploring the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall, England

  Located near the village of Mevagissey in Cornwall, England, the Lost Gardens of Heligan are one of Cornwall’s must-visit gardens. Originally owned by the Tremayne family for over 400 years, the gardens fell into a state of neglect after the First World War when many of the gardeners sadly lost their lives. It wasn’t until 1990 that the derelict gardens were discovered by Tim Smit ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: England, Northern Europe Tagged With: cornwall, St Austell, gardens, Heligan

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Italy’s Lake Como: Spectacular Villas, Gardens and Active Sports

Published/Revised May 20, 2016 By Marilyn McFarlane This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Italy’s Lake Como: Spectacular Villas, Gardens and Active Sports

Lake Como, about 25 miles north of Milan, is a hugely popular spot, and it’s easy to see why. This gorgeous blue lake, 30 miles long, surrounded by mountains, is Europe’s deepest and has a 106-mile shoreline. There is no limit to the activities available, including bicycling, mountain biking, hiking, sailing, kayaking, and climbing. You can swim, paraglide, windsurf, ride horses and, in the ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Southern Europe, Italy Tagged With: Lake Como, como, gardens, villas

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Villas and Gardens of Italy’s Borromean Islands

Published/Revised June 12, 2014 By Marilyn McFarlane This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Villas and Gardens of Italy’s Borromean Islands

  The amazing sculptures and gardens on Isola Bella and Isola Madre, in Northern Italy's Lake Maggiore, show what aristocratic taste and plenty of money could do in the 17th century. The islands are two of the three main Borromeans set in the largest of the Italian lakes. The Borromeo family still owns some of the islands. Isola Bella, named after Countess Isabella, was once a ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Southern Europe, Italy Tagged With: Piedmont, Isola Bella, Isola Madre, Lake Maggiore, Stresa, gardens, villas, Borromean Islands, Northern Italy

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