Preliminary details for a return visit to Europe are slowly taking shape and include the French town of Azay-le-Rideau. It’s not very big town—the population is about 3500—not quite a...

Have you ever been somewhere and seen something during your travels—a waterfall, perhaps … or a dramatic mountain like the Matterhorn … or a building, not necessarily a big one—and...

AZAY-LE-RIDEAU — It’s my fourth day here and I’ve pretty much learned my way around this little town. According to official records, the full-time population in 2007 was 3400, and...

AZAY-LE-RIDEAU — This town is pretty much on the main line as far as tourism is concerned … certainly more than Domme which is a five-hour train ride farther south...