The Loire Valley is often associated with its remarkable châteaux. Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise and Chaumont-sur-Loire naturally attract travellers from around the world. But there is another way to discover the region: travelling slowly, cycling between towns and vineyards, meeting local guides and winegrowers, and allowing enough time to understand the territory beyond its monuments.
In Strasbourg’s Petite France district, water shapes the atmosphere. The branches of the Ill River flow between timber-framed houses, old façades reflect in the canals, and the city’s past remains visible at every turn
Just a short walk from Strasbourg Cathedral, beside the Ill River, an inner courtyard seems to slow the pace of the city. Woodwork, galleries, stained glass, attic rooms and old façades create an atmosphere that does not need to be staged. It simply carries the marks of time. The Cour du Corbeau, a 4-star hotel and part of the Stay Collection hotel group, is one of those places where accommodation becomes a direct encounter with history.