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 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
Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux, dating back to 860, was modified during the 15th and 16th centuries. The castle, open to the public, contains an important collection of ... 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 Sully-sur-Loire was until 1962 the seat of the Dukes de Sully. It was built by Henri IV's minister Maximilien de Béthune (1560–1641), and the later ... 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
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
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
Château de la Moutte, was bought in 1860 by the French politician Emile Ollivier and his wife Blandine Liszt, daughter of the famous composer Franz Liszt and ... read more
