Chateaux

When Perth couple Karina and Craig Waters hired a car and headed on a scenic drive towards the Pyrenees, they weren’t seriously expecting to buy an 18th century, 96-room chateau. After all, what business would an Australian taxation accountant and a neurological surgeon have in pouring their blood, sweat and savings into a French historical … Continue reading »

I used to cycle, in the days when it was just a thing normal human beings did, but I apparently missed the memo that went around to all the middle-aged men of my acquaintance saying that when we turned 40 we’d buy expensive road bikes and tear around Box Hill in fetish wear shouting “Smash … Continue reading »

Have you crossed Logan’s Line recently? Chances are you have and didn’t know it! Think of Québec City, and it’s only natural that history comes to mind. Jacques Cartier landed here 475 years ago; Samuel de Champlain founded the city itself 408 years ago; Montcalm and Wolfe fought on the Plains of Abraham 257 years … Continue reading »

That includes the height of the two towers planned for the rear of the property, which was not disclosed when property owner Larco Investments released its plans last year. City documents state Larco wants to build an 11-storey (33.25 metres) tower on the east side and 12-storey (36.2 metres) structure on the west side. Both … Continue reading »

Courtesy content YORK — Thirty-two eighth grade French students from York Middle School recently returned home from a three-day French immersion trip to Québec City. The trip, in its 13th consecutive year, was led by French teacher Stephanie Carbonneau as well as Principal Barbara Maling, School Counselor Cyndy Dow, and Nurse Susan Moore. Students left … Continue reading »

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Putting a value on the nation’s largest home is no easy task. Buncombe County Land Records Manager Keith Miller says just managing the county’s 124,000 parcels of land is an ongoing process, taking years of work and continuous monitoring of the county’s real estate market. When it comes to Biltmore Estate, it … Continue reading »

La La Land’s singing and dancing stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone may be center stage in the Oscar-nominated film, but movie history buffs (and Angelenos) likely noticed another small but significant cameo right at the end when, ahem, the big thing happens. (No spoilers here.) The Chateau Marmont, Hollywood’s most infamous hotel, makes an appearance, as the final … Continue reading »

The high-profile châteaux of the Loire Valley are famous the world over for their fairytale exteriors, lavish art collections and glorious gardens. But for every big-name castle like Chenonceau and Chambord, there are dozens of smaller but equally enchanting properties tucked away along the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley. I’ve come to one of the most discreet: the Château de Candé at Monts, a few … Continue reading »

The high-profile châteaux of the Loire Valley are famous the world over for their fairytale exteriors, lavish art collections and glorious gardens. But for every big-name castle like Chenonceau and Chambord, there are dozens of smaller but equally enchanting properties tucked away along the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley. I’ve come to one of the most discreet: the Château de Candé at Monts, a few … Continue reading »

A beauty pageant of the sea is coming to Quebec City Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Friday, January 20, 2017 AP In this Aug. 5, 2015, photo, a schooner sails against the backdrop of Quebec City and the iconic Chateau Frontenac overlooking the port. Quebec City will host more than 40 tall ships July 18-23, a … Continue reading »