Chateau of Trevarez, 29520 Saint-Goazec, Finistere, Region Bretagne
Nicknamed the “pink palace” perches atop a rocky promontory overlooking the valley of Alder, in Cornwall. Its architecture is eclectic, mixing tradition and technological progress. History of Chateau of Trevarez Nicknamed the “Pink Castle” (or “Red Castle”) is one of … Continue reading
Posted in Chateaux, Finistere, Mysterious Castles, Quiet Castles, Region Bretagne, Royal Gardens
Tagged domain, domaine, Kerjégu, La Ferronays
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Chateau of Ravalet ou Tourlaville, 50100 Cherbourg-Octeville, Manche, Region Basse-Normandie
Beautiful monument of the Renaissance castle Tourlaville (also known as Castle Ravalet) overlooks the valley Trottebec. Long neglected, the elegant castle was the center of a case of incest and a mysterious murder. History of Chateau of Tourlaville Medieval manor … Continue reading
Posted in Chateaux, Manche, Mysterious Castles, Region Basse-Normandie, Renaissance Period
Tagged Ravalet, Tocqueville, Tourlaville
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Chateau of Valmirande, 31210 Montrejeau, Haute-Garonne, Region Midi-Pyrenees
The white silhouette of the castle Valmirande emerges in the middle of a hilly park and its trees. Remains sophisticated, its construction was started by a rich young man, helped by a talented architect. History of Chateau of Valmirande Only … Continue reading
Posted in Chateaux, Haute-Garonne, Mysterious Castles, Royal Gardens
Tagged Bertrand de Lassus, Bühler, Edouard André
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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 Brochon, 21220 Brochon, Cote d’Or, Region Bourgogne
This imposing castle on the edge of the Côte de Nuits, is reminiscent of the buildings of the Renaissance in the Loire Valley. Indeed, this movement is the main influence of the rich who undertook significant construction in the late … Continue reading
Posted in Chateaux, Cote d'Or, Mysterious Castles, Region Bourgogne
Tagged Stéphen Liégeard
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Chateau Robert-le-Diable, 76530 Moulineaux, Seine-Maritime, Region Haute-Normandie
Located Moulineaux, near Rouen, all that remains of the Castle of Robert le Diable is in ruins and relics. Belonging to the Dukes of Normandy, he was at the center of battles during the conflict for the possession of the … Continue reading
Posted in Chateaux, Mysterious Castles, Region Haute Normandie, Ruins, Seine-Maritime
Tagged Robert-le-Diable, Rouen
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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 Berze, 71960 Berze-le-Chatel, Saone-et-Loire, Region Bourgogne
Reigning strategically powerful speaker on the valleys of Macon, the fortress of Castle Berzé has withstood many sieges during medieval times. It was refurbished in residence of pleasure in the nineteenth century but has retained some of its treasures and … Continue reading
Posted in Medieval castles and cities, Mysterious Castles, Region Bourgogne, Saone-et-Loire
Tagged bourgogne, fortress, legend, tours, wine
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Chateau of Usson, Mystery castle, 17800 Pons, Charente-Maritime, Region Poitou-Charentes
In this small castle that hides an amusement park of a new genre. It offers games and activities that mixes education and play This castle can therefore learn the history of the Renaissance and historical monuments while having fun. At … Continue reading
Posted in Charente-Maritime, Chateaux, Funny Castles, Mysterious Castles, News, Region Poitou-Charentes
Tagged enigma, Mystery
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