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Beautiful Castles in France
Day Trips From Paris: Fontainebleau Castle Fontainebleau is one of the most elegant castles in France, beautifully decorated and furnished with wood pannelling, gilded carvings, frescoes, tapestries and paintings. The…
Palace of Versailles: Photos, Videos, Travel Tips
The Palace of Versailles is nothing short of magnificent. Created by Louis XIV, the Palace stood as a symbol of the king’s supreme wealth, embodying the divine majesty and absolute…
Medieval Castles In France: The Languedoc
Medieval Europe Castles: Photos of Medieval Castles In France Some of the most fascinating castles in France are in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, north of Perpignan. They are popularly known as Cathar castles (although many…
Carcassonne France: Fairytale Fortress
Photos, Videos and Travel Tips for Carcassonne France The walled city of Carcassonne lies on the River Aude, southeast of Toulouse. It is hugely popular with kids (add to your…
French Castle Guide: Vaux le Vicomte
Vaux le Vicomte is a splendid classical french castle dating from the seventeenth century. Claimed to be the inspiration behind Versailles , Vaux was built for Nicholas Fouquet, the finance minister of…
Famous French Castles, Renaissance Castles
Loire Valley Chateaux – photos and travel tips Some of the most famous french castles are in the Loire Valley southwest of Paris – around two or three hours’ drive, or a one hour…