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
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 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
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
Le facteur Cheval 'Ideal Palace' was built with no architectural rules by a local postman, Ferdinand Cheval, who often worked by moonlight. It is an example of ... read more
The Museum Arnaga, is a House-museum, dedicated to the work and life of Edmond Rostand (1806-1918), the French poet and dramatist. He is best known for work is ... read more
l'Abbaye de Valloires dates back to the 12th century, but was reconstructed in the 18th century. The abbey is open to paying visitors from March to November, and is ... read more
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is the incomparable landmark of elegance created by Baroness Béatrice de Rothschild. The Villa-Museum and gardens are open to the public with ... read more
