The Loire Valley, about two hours southwest of Paris, offers France's greatest array of château experiences. Marvel at sumptuous interiors, cared for by noble families who've lived in them for ...

France boasts many intriguing castles, or chateaus, and this underrated destination further begs to be visited thanks to its ...

The valley is carpeted with fertile fields, crisscrossed by rivers and studded with hundreds of chateaux in all shapes and sizes. The Loire Valley, about two hours southwest of Paris, offers France’s ...

A French expression that the English stole from us years ago defines mirages as “castles in Spain,” no doubt by way of contrast to those in France, which are a very tangible reality. In France there ...

Is there a palace anywhere in the world as famous as the Château de Versailles? Dripping with gilt and marble, the colossal palace was the singular vision of Louis XIV, aka the almighty Sun King, ...

The Italian-designed Chateau of Fontainebleau was the scene of several key moments in Napoleonic history. Louis’ pride and joy was a landscaped wonderland dotted with statues and fountains behind the ...

France is known for its grand, palatial châteaux, but the country also boasts a collection of incredible ruined castles that transport visitors back to the medieval era. These castles, with their ...

As the Loire River glides gently east to west, officially separating northern from southern France, it has come to define one of France's most popular tourist regions. Because of its history, this ...

To see Europe at its most castle-rich, try France, the continent’s castle heavyweight, or fortress-packed Wales—grand ...

Ever dreamed of owning a fairy-tale castle in the French countryside? Now you can – and it’ll set you back a mere $58. A crowdfunding project to restore the medieval French chateau of Ebaupinay, in ...

One would be hard-pressed to find a private estate for sale in all of France with more notable gardens. They are, in fact, listed by the French Ministry of Culture as one of the country’s more than ...