Top 10 things to know about the Élysée Palace in Paris
The Élysée Palace, situated in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, is the official residence of…
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Roof of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle
The roof of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye castle provides another perspective on the castle itself and its gardens. It…
Château-Neuf and Pavillon Henri IV, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The Château-Neuf was one of Saint-Germain-en-Laye’s two castles which served as a royal residence from the…
Castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is known as the Château-Vieux (Old Castle) and is closely linked to the history of…
Seven Chateaux in the Paris Region Visited in 10 Days
The Paris Region known as the Île de France is often bypassed by visitors drawn…
Tower of Joan of Arc, Rouen
The only part that remains from the medieval castle of Rouen, the former keep was named after…
Palais-Royal, Paris
Despite its name, the Palais-Royal was not the official residence of the kings and queens…
Loire Valley
From Sancerre to Nantes, the Loire Valley offers such a variety of exceptional sites that…
Azay-le-Rideau Castle
Romantically set in a little island in the Indre-et-Loire département and hidden by a screen…
Conciergerie, Paris
With its distinctive towers, the edifice on the Île de la Cité used to belong…
A morning visit inside the chateau of Maisons-Laffitte
The château of Maisons-Laffitte, West of Paris, is a fine example of French classicism completed…
Prince’s Palace of Monaco
Situated on a rocky promontory, the Prince’s Palace of Monaco (Palais Princier) is the official residence…
French elegance in Chantilly
Like a fairytale castle, Chantilly is surrounded by a vast garden, similar to those of…
Discover the mighty fortress of Annecy Castle
The imposing Annecy Castle in Haute-Savoie is majestically placed atop one of the last promontories of…
Discover the Palais de l’Île in Annecy
The view of the Palais de l’Île from Pont Perrière in Annecy is one of the…