Chateau of Caradeuc, 22830 Plouasne, Cotes-d’Amor, Region Bretagne
On the mountainside Bécherel on a wooded plateau, stands the castle Caradeuc, which was built during the reign of Louis XV. Its facade overlooks a beautiful French garden, with beautiful views over the valley of the Rance. History of chateau … Continue reading
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Tagged Edouard André, Lhérault, Louis XV
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Chateau of Dree, 71800 Curbigny, Saone-et-Loire, Region Bourgogne
One tan, the majestic Castle Dree is on the side of a valley, and date of the seventeenth century. Its interiors were constructed in the eighteenth century by the architect Caristie, and it was the home of a marshal of … Continue reading
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Tagged Caristie
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Chateau of Marqueyssac, 24220 Vezac, Dordogne, Region Aquitaine
The site is especially Marqueyssac visiting for its beautiful gardens, offering stunning views of the Dordogne valley, the castle being a mere Perigord style house, enlarged in the eighteenth century. Sort remarkable gardens, there were created a century before the … Continue reading
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Tagged art, garden, gardens, Marqueyssac, nature
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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
Villa Ephrussi, 06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Alpes-Maritimes, Region Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
On the Riviera, Villa Ephrussi is one of the most luxurious mansions built in the early twentieth century and is perched on a rocky outcrop above the bay of Villefranche. The house was built for the Baroness Béatrice Ephrussi de … Continue reading
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Tagged Riviera, Rothschild
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Chateau of Brecy, 14480 Saint-Gabriel-Brecy, Calvados, Region Basse-Normandie
The beautiful gardens are home Brécy a simple manor that was built in the reign of Louis XIII, at the edge of the plain of Caen. These gardens blend and French baroque styles, offering a superb enclosed space. History of … Continue reading
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Tagged Lacretelle, Mansart
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Manor of Eyrignac, 24590 Salignac-Eyvigues, Dordogne, Region Aquitaine
Surrounded by beautiful gardens of the twentieth century French world-renowned Eyrignac is a simple rustic style mansion. The gardens, carefully composed, mixed and other large spaces more intimate in their heart and home to the modest mansion of yellow stone. … Continue reading
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Tagged Eyrignac, garden, gardens, Mazarin
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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
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Tagged domain, domaine, Kerjégu, La Ferronays
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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
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Tagged Bertrand de Lassus, Bühler, Edouard André
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Chateau of Castries, 34160 Castries, Herault, Region Languedoc-Roussillon
Although it was rebuilt in the seventeenth century, the Château de Castries has a Renaissance style, austere, even austere. Surrounded by green gardens, it overlooks the village of Castries and offers impressive panoramic views extending to the Mediterranean Sea. History … Continue reading
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Tagged garden, Mediterranean Sea, overview, panorama, renaissance, view
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