Fontfroide Abbey has a long history which dates back to the 11th century. It was rather neglected when it was bought in 1908 at auction by Artist and curator Gustave ... read more
Aigues-Vives en Musiques, founded in 2009 by Vladimir Stoupel and Judith Ingolfsson, is a yearly classical music event with concerts and masterclasses for piano, strings ... read more
Château d'Ancy-le-Franc dates back to the 13th century, but the present construction is a Renaissance château from the 16th century. The castle and its beautiful ... read more
Château de Saint-Fargeau, dating back to the 10th century, is as many ancient castles, originally built as a hunting lodge. The château became famous by the book ‘Au ... read more
Château de Blandy-les-Tours dates back to 1216. The castle became the subject of a complete project of restoration since it came into the hands of the conseil général ... read more
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 Grignan is a magnificent Renaissance castle and became famous by the letters of the Marchioness de Sévigné to her daughter, the Countess de Grignan, in ... 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 la Bâtie d'Urfé is today known for its summer festival "L'Estival de la Bâtie", with a variety of cultural events such as theatre, ... read more
Château de Suze la Rousse is a spectacular military construction from the Middle-Ages, transformed in 16th and in the 18th century into a comfortable residence. Today it ... 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
Château fort de Sedan, today used as a museum, hotel and for cultural events such as concerts, is a grand and large medieval fortress with seven floors, dating back to ... 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
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
La Bambouseraie en Cévennes has an extensive collection of plants, and contains the world's largest bamboo nursery. It was created by the spice millionaire Eugène ... read more
La Bibliothèque Polonaise de Paris (Polish Library) was founded in Paris in 1839 by Polish political emigrants and is an example of solidarity and collaboration among ... read more
La Roseraie du Val-de-Marne or Roseraie de L'Haÿ was created in 1892 by Jules Gravereaux (founder of Bon Marché). The designer was Eduard André. It contains more ... read more
