Standing on a rocky promontory (Le Rocher), the Prince’s Palace of Monaco is the official residence of the ruling Prince of Monaco. The castle has been the home ... Read more!
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Discover the mighty fortress of Annecy Castle
The imposing Annecy Castle in Haute-Savoie is majestically placed atop one of the last promontories of the Semnoz Mountain overlooking the lake with the old town of Annecy nestled ... Read more!
Palais de l’Île in Annecy: A Timeless Treasure by the River
The Palais de l’Île is the first image that comes to my mind when I think of Annecy. Standing proudly in the heart of the old town, this ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Chateaux of the Loire Valley
In 2000, Unesco added the chateaux of the Loire Valley to its World Heritage list. The area extends from Sully-sur-Loire to Chalonnes along the banks of the River Loire ... Read more!
Discover the village of Duingt near Annecy
The village of Duingt enjoys an idyllic setting, tucked away between Lake Annecy and the last slopes of the Taillefer mountain. Situation of Duingt, Haute-Savoie On the west shore of Lake ... Read more!
Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Haute-Savoie
There are three sites to discover in the pretty village of Menthon-Saint-Bernard: the lakeshore with its harbour, beach and promenade, the old Savoyard village and the medieval castle of ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Medieval Castles of France
Are you planning a ‘Tour of France’ and want to know which medieval castles are worth a visit? We have selected our top 10 most beautiful medieval castles ... Read more!
A fascination for medieval castles
Pierre explains why Australians have a fascination for medieval castles, which is like stepping into a different world. Living in the “New World” country of Australia we consider anything ... Read more!
Discover Meung Castle in the Loire Valley
Located between Orléans and Blois in the Loire Valley, the castle of Meung-sur-Loire was originally the country residence of the Bishops of Orléans. Meung Castle, listed as a ... Read more!
Our first-ever Youtube video!
Discover Versailles Palace on Youtube! Here it is: our first-ever video on Youtube has been published. The photographic journey of our new session “France Revealed” is devoted to ... Read more!
Ducal Palace, Nancy
The Ducal Palace of Nancy was the epicentre of the Lorraine of the Dukes. Today the Palace shows but a pale reflection of its prestigious past. For when ... Read more!
Les Baux-de-Provence: Best Things to See
In the heart of the Alpilles, Les Baux-de-Provence is a picturesque emblem of medieval heritage and natural beauty. I have been to Les Baux several times and somehow ... Read more!
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is dominated by the most visited castle in the South of France. The picturesque village lies on the left bank of the Dordogne River. During the Middle-Ages, the ... Read more!
Discover the village and castle of Beynac
The strategic position of the village of Beynac-et-Cazenac is a point of interest in the Dordogne Valley which can not be ignored. From the very start, the village ... Read more!
Les Milandes Castle
Famously known as the former home of Josephine Baker, Les Milandes is a Renaissance château, which benefits from a wonderful view over the Dordogne Valley. The castle is located ... Read more!
Amboise
Located halfway between Orléans and Tours, the little town of Amboise has played a great part in French history, particularly during the Renaissance era. The magnificent castle of ... Read more!
Discover the formidable Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle
At 757 metres high, the Haut-Kœnigsbourg castle dominates the Plain of Alsace. Its imposing pink sandstone structure stands out. Ideally situated with the heart of the Alsace Wine ... Read more!
The Palais des Tuileries, in search of a missing Palace
The Palais des Tuileries (Tuileries Palace) is the former residence of the Kings and Queens of France. One of the most beautiful palaces in France, it was destroyed ... Read more!
Discover the Louvre Palace, Paris
The Louvre Palace is “royal Paris”. A part of the French capital that no visitor should miss. Palace of the Kings and Queens of France, the Louvre has ... Read more!
Discover the Medieval Alsace Castles
Much like Périgord, Alsace is one of France’s regions with the most medieval castles. More than 500 are counted here, mainly distributed from north to south, at the ... Read more!
