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Chateau of Monbazillac, 24240 Monbazillac, Dordogne, Region Aquitaine
Castle Monbazillac a distinctive silhouette, with its high pyramid-shaped roofs, overlooking the Dordogne valley. Seat of a former Protestant stronghold, against all odds he has passed into history without experiencing damage, despite its defensive aspect. History of Chateau of Monbazillac … Continue reading
Posted in Chateaux, Dordogne, Funny Castles, Region Aquitaine
Tagged Charles d'Aydie, Fontainebleau
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Chateau of Herm, 24580 Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac, Dordogne, Region Aquitaine
Despite the ruins, the Château de l’Herm hints at exquisite architecture, and is nestled in a clearing in the forest Barade. Built by a noble family, he was a tragic fate: the place of drama, conflict and strife, it was … Continue reading
Villa Kerylos, 06310 Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes, Region Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
The architecture of the villa Kérylos celebrates the art of living in antiquity, its modern surprising if compared to that of buildings constructed at the same time in the early twentieth century. This large white villa overlooking the sea, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, … Continue reading
Posted in Alpes-Maritimes, Funny Castles, Mysterious Castles, Palace, Region Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Tagged Kérylos, Pontremoli, Reinach
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Chateau of la Napoule, 06210 Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Alpes-Maritimes, Region Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
The Chateau de la Napoule seems like something out of a fairy tale or a Hitchcock movie, with its massive towers and walls covered with ivy. Huge building, it was renovated in the twentieth century by an American couple, and … Continue reading
Chateau of Caen, 14000 Caen, Calvados, Region Basse-Normandie
The castle of Caen is high on a limestone escarpment overlooking the city. Residence of the Dukes of Normandy and stronghold of the kings of France, he left her pregnant and now a few buildings. Its main tower was destroyed … Continue reading
Chateau of Coucy, 02380 Coucy-le-Chateau-Auffrique, Aisne, Region Picardie
The ruins of this castle recall to the memory of a powerful dynasty of medieval manor. Its architecture combines several objectives: to defend, but also to serve as residence to rival the most beautiful royal residences. History of Chateau of … Continue reading
Posted in Aisne, Chateaux, Funny Castles, Region Picardie, Ruins
Tagged Coucy, Enguerrand
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Chateau of Langeais, 37130 Langeais, Indre-et-Loire, Region Centre
It is a few kilometers from Tours lies the Chateau de Langeais, on a small rocky outcrop which rises above the Loire. It was Louis XI, who built the Chateau de Langeais to defend the Britons Touraine invaders. When the … Continue reading
Chateau of Chaumont-sur-Loire, 41150 Chaumont-sur-Loire, Loir-et-Cher, Region Centre
Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire dominates the Loire Valley and is classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. The chateau of Chaumont-sur-Loire is distinguished by its diversity: a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance styles blend but also very shady owners of places over … Continue reading
Chateau of Cheverny, 41700 Cheverny, Indre-et-Loire, Region Centre
The Château de Cheverny owned for over 500 years to the same family. Open and accessible to the public since 1922, the visitor can see the reconstructed rooms of the castle. The most famous story about this castle is the … Continue reading
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Tagged chasse à court, chenil, cheverny, chiens, hergé, jardin, tintin
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Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, 37190 Azay-le-Rideau, Indre-et-Loire, Region Centre
The château of Azay-le-Rideau is a castle located in the center of the chateaux of the Loire. Nearby, the great Francis I was building the largest and most prestigious chateaux in France with Chambord. Azay-le-Rideau is sleek, integrated between the … Continue reading
Posted in Chateaux, Funny Castles, Indre-et-Loire, Region Centre
Tagged azay le rideau, banquer, child, françois Ier, snack
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