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 Cropieres, 15800 Raulhac, Cantal, Region Auvergne
Castle still stands proudly Cropières on one side of the valley Goul, near Aurillac, despite the damage of time. Having belonged to the same family for seven centuries, its architecture combines tradition and refinement of Auvergne Grand Siecle. History of … Continue reading
Chateau of Assier, 46320 Assier, Lot, Region Midi-Pyrenees
Brantome wrote that the tower Assier was “one of the best furnished house in France”. Today, only one wing of the castle remind its splendor among the ruins, a masterpiece of the Renaissance which was designed by a friend of … Continue reading
Posted in Chateaux, Lot, Region Midi-Pyrenees, Renaissance Period, Ruins
Tagged françois Ier, Prosper Mérimée
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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
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 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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