Chateau of Duras, 47120 Duras, Lot-et-Garonne, Region Aquitaine
These are the proportions of the Château de Duras, which attract far more than its architecture blending classic styles and mid-medieval period and lacking consistency. Built in the twelfth century it was transformed and rebuilt several times. History of Chateau … Continue reading
Chateau of Chateaubriant, 44110 Chateaubriant, Loire-Atlantique, Region Pays de la Loire
Chateaubriant Castle is a medieval fortress heavily reworked in the Renaissance. The fortress was part of the Marches of Brittany to Vitre, Fougeres, and Ancenis Clisson, responsible for defending the border against the kingdom of Brittany France. The complex was … Continue reading
Chateau of Plessis-Mace, 49770 Le Plessis-Mace, Maine-et-Loire, Region Pays de la Loire
The Chateau du Plessis-Mace is a medieval building dating from the Middle Ages and revised at the beginning of the Renaissance. Its structure is reminiscent of its feudal origins, including the keep and its foothills. His interior ornaments are Gothic. … Continue reading
Chateau of Foix, 09000 Foix, Ariege, Region Midi-Pyrenees
This castle is perched on a rocky hill overlooking the town of Foix, and was the seat of the Counts of Foix. It was built in several stages, and wanted to be a stronghold of the region, through the power … Continue reading
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Chateau of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, 24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, Dordogne, Region Aquitaine
Castelnaud Castle is a medieval fortress located on the town Castelnaud-la-Chapelle in the French department of Dordogne. It was a historical monument October 28, 1980. Located at the confluence of the Dordogne valley and the valley it overlooks Céou, he … Continue reading
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Tagged Caumont, Charles VII
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Chateau of Ravel, 63190 Ravel, Puy-de-Dome, Region Auvergne
Château de Ravel is an ancient fortress dating from the Middle Ages, which was modified and changed between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in superb residence at the request of a wealthy family in Auvergne. It offers a superb panorama … Continue reading
Posted in Chateaux, Medieval castles and cities, Palace, Puy-de-Dome, Region Auvergne
Tagged amiral d'Estaing, Estaing, Ravel
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Chateau of Ambleville, 95710 Ambleville, Val d’Oise, Region Ile-de-France
The original medieval castle, Château Ambleville has been redesigned in the Renaissance, and enlarged in the eighteenth century. The eclecticism of its architecture enhances its interest, and the magnificent gardens that surround it. History of Chateau of Ambleville Built for … Continue reading
Chateau of Chambery, 73000 Chambery, Savoie, Region Rhone-alpes
The Chateau de Chambery is originally a robust fortified village was built to control the intersection of roads leading from Lyon to Turin and Lyon to Geneva. It was transformed into a beautiful royal residence after its purchase by the … Continue reading
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Tagged charles félix, napoléon III
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Chateau of Villeneuve-Loubet, 06270 Villeneuve-Loubet, Alpes-Maritimes, Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Overlooking the small town of the same name, the Chateau de Villeneuve-Loubet is protected by a fleet of box and palm trees that hide its austere appearance of a military fortress of Provence. However, the castle was remodeled many times … Continue reading
Chateau of Suze-la-Rousse, 26790 Suze-la-Rousse, Drome, Region Rhone-Alpes
Proudly overlooking the plain Tricastin and vineyards, the ocher brick Castle of Suze-la-Rousse shine down from the deep ditches that used to defend it. Despite a rather austere external architecture and military, the courtyard of the castle houses a palace … Continue reading
Posted in Chateaux, Drome, French wines and Castles, Medieval castles and cities, Region Rhone-alpes
Tagged austère, décoration, renaissance, wine
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