Château de Vétraz | Clara Franceschetti

Near Geneva, an idyllic escape full of medieval history lists
The Château de Vétraz witnessed two battles in 1332 and in 1591

October 09, 2016 03:00PM

Vétraz-Monthou, France

Worried about the potential results of the November election? Need an international getaway just in case? Then consider this French chateau.

An idyllic estate, known as Château de Vétraz, located in Vétraz-Monthou, France, has hit the market for the first tim… (View original article)

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Autumn getaway: A visit to the lovely small town of Zedelgem, Belgium – Global Times


The Loppem Castle Photo: Sindy Chan

Autumn has always been my favorite season for traveling Europe by train.

This year has been even better than most. My 15+2 days Eurail Global Pass sent me to a diversity of European towns and cities such as Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthplace Eisenach, the Grimm brothers’ hometown of Kassel in Germany, Zell am Ziller in Austria and Poperinge, a famous battlefield from World War I in Belgium.

The scent of autumn in Belgium became str… (View original article)

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‘Brisbane’s most exclusive home’ hits the market – Domain


A property billed as “Brisbane’s most exclusive home” has hit the market.

Perched on the precipice of Kangaroo Point cliffs, the views from 1 Leopard Street are arguably the most spectacular in all of Brisbane.

With 71.7 metres of uninterrupted direct city and river view frontage, the architecturally designed three-level house is nestled in among some of Brisbane’s most recognisable heritage homes and is a prominent landmark from many parts of the CBD, the river, Captain Coo… (View original article)

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Fancy an Alabama mansion with a guitar-shaped driveway? – Domain


There’s living large, and then there’s living, well, supersized.

For as little as $US4 million ($5.27 million) one lucky buyer could pick up 7 Montagel Way in Shoal Creek, Alabama – with its 15 bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, 12 fireplaces, 25-seat home theatre, 2000-bottle wine cellar, 12-car garage, pool with a waterfall and equestrian centre. And, from the air, a giant tree-lined driveway shaped like a guitar.

This mansion is known as Chateau Montagel, and it’s not its first time… (View original article)

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Local castle plays host to fairy-tale events – Houston Chronicle

Photo: Jerry Baker, Freelance

The Chateau Cocomar, owned by Karen and Wayne Martin, is primarily used for weddings, sometimes by celebrities. The couple also spends $75,000 a year to host a Christmas party there for underprivileged children.

The Chateau Cocomar, owned by Karen and Wayne Martin, is primarily…

When Houston rapper Bun B threw a birthday party for his young granddaughter three years ago, he didn’t settle for cake an… (View original article)

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Emilia Clarke’s Incredible New Mansion Is Fit For A Khaleesi


It’s no King’s Landing, but Emilia Clarke’s new California home is still pretty awesome.

Aside from international fame and getting to mess around with dragon props all day, being a regular on “Game of Thrones” has one massive perk: tons of cold, sweet cash.

And although I don’t know exactly how much Emilia makes on this show, it’s safe to assume she’s doing pretty friggin’ great based on her newest real estate venture.

Her $4.6 million, two-bedroom, three-bathroom hou… (View original article)

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Enlighten Me: Breathing new life into the University and Whist Club | Delaware First Media


Private club across the country have been in decline for decades.

But there are still some locally trying to buck those trends, including the University and Whist Club in Wilmington.  The club, which has roots reaching back to the late 1800’s,  is trying to reinvigorate itself under new ownership.

Delaware Public Media contributor Eileen Dallabrida looks at those efforts in her latest piece and for this week’s Enlighten Me stopped by The Green to discuss what she learned.
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Munster Mansion – Waxahachie, Texas | Atlas Obscura


Many people loved the ’60s TV show “The Munsters,” a kind of lower-class version of “The Addams Family,” but few loved them as much as Charles and Sandra McKee.

Charles and Sandra McKee have spent the last nine or so years turning their Victorian home into a nearly perfect replica of the famous ’60s sitcom Munster mansion. However instead of being located in the fictional ‘Mockingbird Heights,’ this house was built in Waxahachie, Texas.

Since a blueprint to the Munster family… (View original article)

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University of Alabama Phi Mu chapter unveils its brand-new $13million house | Daily Mail Online

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Not all sororities are created equal, as shown by the University of Alabama Phi Mu chapter’s brand-new $13million house.

Last January, the sisters moved out of their old home on the outskirts campus, so it could be demolished and replaced with a three story, 39,444-square-foot mega-mansion.

The girls moved back in to the home at the end of July, and appear to have settled into their n… (View original article)

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Dream Home: This mock tudor mansion has its own pool – Hinckley Times


Summer swimming parties would be the order of the day if you purchased this mock tudor mansion.

The Old Manor House is described by estate agents House Network as a “uniquely magnificent mansion”, set in a quiet country lane, back from the Tamworth Road, one of Coventry’s most prestigious and sought after locations and surrounded by green belt countryside.

A local landmark, this opulent home stands, literally, high above the rest and is on the market for £1.45 million.
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