Château de Brissac has, since 1502, always been inhabited by the Dukes de Brissac. Today it is also open to the public, offering a wide range of cultural and ... read more
The Château de Chambord is one of the best known castles in the world and a landmark for the French Renaissance. The national Domain of Chambord is also the largest ... read more
Château de Chenonceau dates back to the 11th century, but the present building is an architectural mixture of late Gothic and early Renaissance. Château de Chenonceau ... read more
Château de Grosbois, mentioned already in 1190, dates from the 17th century. It was expanded and embellied later by the Marchal Berthier, prince of Wagram and his ... read more
Château de Haroué was built between 1720 and 1732, commissioned by Marc de Beauvau, prince de Craon, Grand of Spain. The estate stayed in the family and is up to the ... read more
Château de Valençay's impressive construction with its remarkable collections, beautiful park and gardens of 53 ha, are unmistakable linked to the famous statesman, ... read more
Circus Maximus was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome (621 x 118 m) and could accommodate over 150.000 spectators. Today it is used as a park and a venue for ... read more
Clairvaux Abbey dates back to the 12th century and is the former monastery of St Bernard, founder of the Cistercian Order, an austerely reformed branche from the ... read more
Clandeboye Estate (1674) is today the home to Lindy, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava. The House itself was build in 1801. The grounds and Courtyard are open to the public ... read more
Cultural Foundation Castle Britz (Kulturstiftung Schloss Britz) has a history of an aristocratic estate. It offers an interesting combination of hotel and cultural events ... read more
Curraghmore House is for more than 800 years in the same family. The present owner, the 8th Marquess of Waterford and his wife are developing the estate by promoting ... read more
Dartington became well known from 1925 and onwards, when an exceptionally well-off couple, Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst, bought the estate and began to explore how a ... read more
Doddington Hall, as it presents today, was built in 1595-1600 by Thomas Tailor and has passed through the generations up to the present owners, Claire and James Birch. ... read more
The Domaine du Rayol (20 ha) is an experience through Mediterranean or sub-tropical landscapes across the world. At the same time it is also a venue for its summer ... read more
Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa, a former royal residence, is still owned by a family foundation of the House of Braganza. The palace and gardens are open to the public, ... read more
Dyrham Park was built for William Blathwayt in different stages, during the 17th and early 18th century. The house contains a fine collection of European art works and ... read more
Gut Emkendorf, for centuries owned by the Counts Reventlow, is since 1929 in the hands of the Heinrich family. The estate is used for cultural and private events such as ... read more
Esterházy Palace is, for more than three hundred years, the principal residence and administration centre of the Esterházy family. The public can visite a number ... read more
Euston Hall dates back to the 15th Century and is the seat of the Dukes of Grafton. The House contains a splendid art collection, many treasures and artefacts. The Hall, ... read more
Eutin Castle originally belonged to the Lübeck prince-bishops, later it became the summer residence of the Dukes of Oldenburg. The castle houses a museum and is open to ... read more