Chateaux

Escape from Paris: History-Focused Day Trips from Rouen, France Four major attractions in the world, the Bayeux Tapestry, Richard the Lionheart’s castle, Monet’s Giverny, and the Normandy Invasion Beaches are all within easy distance of Rouen, France. One way to tour them with in luxury is to stay in the five-star Hotel de Bourgtheroulde in … Continue reading »

Star chef, author, and television personality Anthony Bourdain rarely stays in one place for too long. I travel 200-250 days a year for work, he said in an interview this year with Travel + Leisure. But if he had to live out the rest of his days in a hotel, he wouldnt go to the … Continue reading »

It’s good to know that France’s tallest chateau is home to France’s luckiest dog. He turned up three years ago barking at the gate of the seven-storey Chateau de Brissac in the Loire valley on the day of their 19th Christmas bazaar. He became part of the household and was named Dixneuf (19) to remember … Continue reading »

Published: 10:29 EST, 13 June 2016 | Updated: 01:50 EST, 14 June 2016 A series of photographs taken by a youth worker from Austria reveal the abandoned yet extravagant homes that once belonged to Europe’s wealthy and powerful families. Stefan Baumann, 34, travelled to places including France and Italy and said he aimed to ‘give … Continue reading »

Loire Chateau launches online aid appeal after flooding By RFI Issued on 08-06-2016 Modified 08-06-2016 to 14:20 The Château de Chambord, the largest and most famous castle in France’s Loire Valley, has made an appeal for public donations after heavy flooding last week left it submerged in water, causing at least €200,000 in damage. The … Continue reading »

Published: 11:44 EST, 7 June 2016 | Updated: 11:54 EST, 7 June 2016 Let’s hope their football skills are as lethal as this Bond lair on Saturday night. The England football team touched down in Chantilly, France, this week ahead of their first Euro 2016 game against Russia, which is just four days away. And the … Continue reading »

French Chateau For Sale Living the dream of owning a large, spectacular and historic building in many countries can often be somewhat difficult to realise. Not so, France. Almost every department has its share of imposing tower-topped chateaux dominating the landscape, if no longer the people. From long-forgotten manorial houses to the very largest monastic … Continue reading »

French designer Mathieu Lehanneur has sculpted marble into a convincingly rippling pool for his Petite Loire installation, created for this year’s International Garden Festival (+ slideshow). The 7.5-metre-long patch has been created from a single section of hand-polished green marble, and was designed using 3D software. The material has been carved into realistic waves that … Continue reading »

The extravagant event revealed a historic renovation of Christian Dior’s stunning estate in the French countryside. There’s no shortage of historic villas, stunning estates or extravagant residences in the South of France, but only the Château de la Colle Noire can trace a lineage directly back to Christian Dior. Dior had big, beautiful dreams for … Continue reading »

Château de La Redorte to open its doors later this month Details Category: Hotel Created on Friday, 20 May 2016 13:30 With prices starting at just €119 (£94) per night for a one-bedroom Classic Suite to €299 (£235) for a Pool Villa, the château is perfect for couples, families or groups who want to experience … Continue reading »