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And You Think Your Marriage is Complicated - The Historic Tale of Diane de Poitiers A funny account of the history of Diane de Poitiers the older woman, Henri II who became her lover at 13, his wife, Catherine de Medicis and fate of Chateau Chenonceau in the Loire Valley, France Be Inspired This Year - Getaway Somewhere Romantic For Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is almost here, a day that each year terrifies men. Every year, you commit to yourself that next St Valentine's Day; you are going to do something different. If you still do not have any creative ideas for a special surprise, do not panic, but you had better start giving it some serious thought. Here is a Valentine's Day gift idea that is sure to please your love on that special d Castles of the Loire Valley - If Their Walls Could Only Talk Loire Valley chateaux are full of amazing stories. At Chateau Chenonceau you can hear 'The future king was 12 and he took a mistress aged thirty-two.' The image of the chateaux of this area may be all towers, topiary, tapestries and faded furniture but for 200 years, these great palaces were host to world-class debauchery and many murders. Fall in Love With the Loire Valley Over a Glass of Vouvray A description of Vouvray in the Loire Valley and its magnificent selection of fine undervalued wines Glorious Gastronomy and the Enchanting French Loire Valley Everyone knows French cooking is one of the best in the world if not the best. With more than three hundred and sixty-five cheeses, thousands of different wine producers, foie gras, sea food, fishes and good meat, and of course specialties like snails, frogs' legs, bouillabaisse, pot au feu, and boeuf bourguignon, France is heaven for those who like quality and innovative cuisine. Golfing Vacation - In the splendid Loire Valley in France In France there are two hundred and eighty thousand registered golfers for 340 courses. This translates into lots of available tee times and no crowds on a course. Tourists to France who bring along their clubs will not be disappointed or have to face the challenges of arranging tee times as they typically do when visiting Ireland and Scotland. Incredibly Tasty Goat's Cheese from the Loire Valley in France The Loire Valley offers goat's cheese enthusiasts a paradise. It is a perfect location for a holiday meandering beside the Loire River, visiting famous historic chateaux, cheese producers and caves for wine tasting and even staying in a boutique chateau hotel if you chose. This area is justly called the Garden of France, and is sprinkled with amazing Renaissance castles open to the public and an a Loire Valley Wines - 5 Wine Appellations Sprinkled Among the Historic Chateaux Detailed description of five Loire Valley AOC wines and nearby historic french chateaux to visit National Break Up Season - After New Year to St Valentines Day Accordingly to research on dating, the time between the December holidays and Valentine's Day is National Break-up Season when people are more than twice as likely to think about breaking up than at any other time of the year. Robert-Houdin - Magnificent Magician Robert-Houdin who was born in Blois is often credited as being "the father of modern magic". Before him, magicians performed in marketplaces and at fairs, but Robert-Houdin performed magic in theatres and private parties. He wore formal clothes, like those of his audiences. Many magicians today mimic this by wearing tail-coats, though some magicians view this as old-fashioned and prefer contempora So You Want to Say I do in France France the land of over 30,000 chateaux is an amazing country to choose to hold your wedding ceremony. However a civil wedding in France requires legal procedures and advance planning, as well as a minimum stay of 4 weeks and blood tests to complete the necessary documentation prior to the legal ceremony. The historic tale of Diane de Poitiers and you thought your marriage was complex The tale of Diane de Poitiers should serve as an inspiration to all of us who feel not-as-young-as-we-used-to-be. Diane was born in 1499, the daughter of Jean de Poitiers and thus a member of a very ancient line. A beauty from a very young age, at 13 she married into another distinguished line when she became the spouse of Louis de Breze who was 39 years older than Diane and a grandson of Charles The Loire Valley - a Veritable Gastro-Cycling Paradise A description of the attraction of a cycling holiday in the Loire Valley, France The Loire Valley - an Incredible Gastro-Cycling Paradise Envisage a land of mile after mile of nearly flat bike routes that gently sluice through a fertile river valley irrigating some of the world's finest acclaimed vineyards. Imagine magnificent renaissance chateaux, charming villages, and sun-flower-filled hillsides. Then, combine all this with cuisine that would make even the most seasoned chef salivate. The few drivers you encounter are courteous a The Loire Valley of France - The Most Beautiful Wine Region in the World For lovers of great wine and all finer things in life, one would be hard-pressed to find a more perfect setting than the spectacular famous fertile valley of the Loire River; a region seeped in rich history from regal castles to its long viticulture tradition. The Priory of Sion in Dan Brown's "Da Vinci Code" - A Complete 20th Century Hoax Dan Brown's fans might like to know some facts behind the real Priory of Sion. The Truth Behind Valentine's Day - Past and Present The legend of Saint Valentine, and some interesting facts and stories about how it is celebrated today. The Truth Behind Valentine's Day - Then and Now In a second Santa and Rudolph are replaced with pink hearts and red ribbon and mass produced Valentine's Day cards in thousands of designs and sizes – large, small, serious, silly inexpensive, expensive, musical (my least favourite because they sound so tinny) and traditional ones. Valentine's Day is the biggest single twenty-four hour period for florists, a huge event for greeting card companies Try Something a Little Different This Saint Valentines Day - Vouvray Are you tired of the same old Valentine's Day box of chocolates and dozen long-stemmed red roses and dinners out that make you feel like a gold-fish in a gold-fish bowl. This is the year to do something unique, something different that tells the person you love that took the time to think of something different this year and that you care. What You Did Not Know About Valentine's Day A description of the history of celebrating Valentine's Day and suggestions on how to impress your other half this year on Valentine's Day What You Never Imagined About Saint Valentine's Day Saint Valentine's Day is one of the biggest retail days in the calendar year. In 2006, your typical American spent approximately US$100 on his or her significant other, totalling $13.70 billion. Men typically spend almost double what women spend (in 2006 $135.67 and $68.64 respectively), mostly on cards, chocolates, flowers, and dinner at a swish restaurant. Around 180 million cards are given ind Which French Loire Valley Historic Castles Should You Visit on a Family Holiday The Loire Valley is a spectacular destination for a family holiday. There are many historical chateaux to see, so many that it can be difficult to decide on which ones to see before it becomes too much for the children to bare. Each of the Loire Valley chateaux listed below have their own special attraction. Wines of the Loire Valley - 5 Wine Appellations Scattered Amongst the Historic Castles France's Loire River flows through the Touraine region for almost one hundred kilometres dotted with many amazing French castles open to the public and a wonderful location for a holiday. There are 5 AOC wines (Appelations d'origine Controlees - wines of controlled origin and quality) awarded throughout this region: Touraine, Touraine Amboise, Touraine Azay-le-Rideau, Touraine Mesland and the late	Publish for Free Sign Up For Free Learn More Authors and Writers Submit Articles Submission Guidelines Link to Us Member Login Publishers Article RSS Feeds Link to Us Contact Us Article Aids U Publish Store Article Directories Word Count Utility

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