From the unmissable Palace of Versailles to the architectural pearls of the Loire, here is a selection of the most magnificent French châteaux. These ten royal and ducal residences have become jewels ...

In France’s picturesque Loire Valley, a château built nearly a century ago for the orange liqueur-creating Cointreau family has come to the market for €3.99 million (US$4.6 million). The stately home, ...

One of the most impressive architectural features of the French Renaissance castle of Château de Chambord is its famous double helix staircase. The design of this element is popularly attributed to ...

Château de Brissac is a castle located in the commune of Brissac-Quincé, the department of Maine-et-Loire, France. The castle is recorded to have been built during the 11 th century, and has a long ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Two hours after fleeing the Monday morning rush of Paris – so many commuting cyclists and e-scooters – we arrive in the rather more ...

French auction house owner Aymeric Rouillac had no idea what lay in store for him when a collector from Berry contacted him about an item for possible sale. While visiting, he came upon something else ...

For the 37th Garden Party, the Rouillac family (father and son) is relocating to the Château de Villandry. From a chest of drawers attributed to Sageot to Jean-François Jonvelle's photographic ...

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A French chateau wedding is hard to beat for elegance and romance. “French chateaux are renowned for their historical significance and architectural beauty, offering an exclusive and private setting ...