Chateaux

A DROITWICH man whose triumphant win at the final Chateau Impney Hill Climb was never recorded will attempt to win back his title this year. David West drove to victory the last Hagley and District Light Car Club sprint event in 1967, but his win wasn’t recorded properly as he had stepped in for another … Continue reading »

Fairytale chateau at Waitoki fails to sell under the hammer COLLEEN HAWKES Last updated 09:57, March 7 2016 BARFOOT & THOMPSON This five-bedroom chateau-style house at Waitoki, north of Auckland, is now for sale by negotiation. The fairy tale chateau at Waitoki, north of Auckland, remains unsold after failing to recei… (View original article)

Peter Kwok, the Hong Kong businessman regarded as one of the first Asian investors in Bordeaux vineyards, has bought his seventh estate in the region. Château Le Rey. Credit: Château Le Rey Peter Kwok, the Vietnam-born, Hong Kong businessman who bought St Emilion’s Château Haut-Brisson in 1997, has purchased Château le Rey in Castillon Côtes … Continue reading »

A few years before Napoléon Bonaparte became emperor of France, his first wife, Josephine de Beauharnais, bought an estate while he was away in Egypt. Château de Malmaison—which is located nine miles west of central Paris—was a grand but derelict old property, and when the future ruler returned, the couple decided it needed extensive renovations. … Continue reading »

June 05, 2013 Villandry, France This UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the biggest castles in the Loire Valley, is best known for its staggering gardens, mostly planted in the early 20th century. Linden trees frame a pool, designed to mimic a Louis XV mirror, in the water garden. You’ll also find a maze of … Continue reading »

Located just 90 kilometers away from Caen International Airport, one of the finest French hotels unfolds in Saint-Paterne, Sarthe. The luxurious Château de Saint Paterne used to host King Henry IV. Nominated by Tatler Travel Guide as one of the 101 Best Hotels in the World in 2012, Château de Saint Paterne is said to … Continue reading »

Well spotted: a Montgolfier balloon sits in the garden. Brian Johnston discovers a curious Parisian gem among the classic streetscapes framing the Eiffel Tower. Really, it isn’t my fault I make false assumptions. What does anyone expect to find inside if they see a neo-classical chateau, all mansard roof, wrought-iron lamps and balconies smug with … Continue reading »

The REAL Disney castle: Stunning French chateau that inspired Walt’s iconic Cinderella palace goes up for sale for £18million The Chateau d’Aubiry boasts 15 bedrooms, a chapel, vineyard and more than 12 acres of sprawling gardensThe 26,910 square foot property, which was built by cigarette paper inventor Jean Bardou, is on the market It is … Continue reading »

362 Bay St. S., Hamilton Asking price: $3.6-million Taxes: $17,730.00 (2011) Agents: Brad Douglas (Chestnut Park Real Estate Ltd.) and Michael O’Sullivan (Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services) More Related to this Story THE BACK STORY Drivers who wind their way to the top of Hamilton Mountain via Bay Street South need to keep their … Continue reading »

The Fairmont Chateau Laurier. (Photo supplied by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.) The Fairmont Château Laurier is arguably Ottawa’s most recognizable hospitality icon. Its 429 guest rooms – the third-most among local hotels – rise above the Rideau Canal, a stone’s throw from Parliament Hill. With nearly 400 employees, it is currently the largest employer among … Continue reading »