Bonjour! Ah, the Loire Valley: so many châteaux, so little time! On an unseasonably hot October Sunday, one could easily be persuaded to spend a few hours exploring the grounds of majestic Château de la Bourdaisière and its “national conservatory of tomatoes and dalhias.” An open-air laboratory focusing on biodiversity and ecology, “la Bourdaisière” is also a renowned hotel owned by the De Broglie family. For history buffs out there the estate, dating back to the 14th century, comes with great s

Join me and the Bougie Wine Tribe 🍷 in the Loire Valley 2025! During this woman's group trip we will be living like the queens 👸 we are! Staying in not 1 but 2 chateaux, taking wine🍷 tours, participating in food and wine🍷 classes, touring historical chateaux🏰, shopping 🛍 and more! Mark your calendars for September 25th - October 2nd 2025 📅 and reserve your spot ASAP! Click the link below or the top link in my bio for more information! https://tri.ps/baqfh #thebackpackermom #bougiewinetrib