During our fall trip to Europe, we visited Château de Cheverny in France’s Loire Valley. This one of the most popular, privately-owned châteaux of the region, and is an interesting attraction if you’re visiting France. This post offers my tips for visiting Cheverny, plus a photo tour of the chateau, and information about its history. […]
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We share options for how to elope in France as an American and what to prepare. Eloping in Europe is a DREAM!
Carla Coulson shares her insights and experiences in shooting Chateau Gudanes and gives some useful tips on how to shoot a historic chateau.
Chateau de Fontainebleau, in Fontainebleau, France. Constructed from 1137 through 1787, many additions were added through the centuries. The chateau was a favorite of the French royal family, from...
The Château de Pierrefonds is an impressive French treasure. It looks like a medieval castle but it was actually built during the 19th century. Wonder why? Let's dig...
Escape To The Chateau de la Motte Husson wedding venue with Off the Shoulder Emanuela Grace Loves Lace Wedding Dress and children at the wedding
Eloise & Matt's wedding at Chateau De La Motte Husson in France with hosts Dick & Angel
Whether you have visited Chateau de Fontainebleau or not, this book takes readers to areas of the château that guests could not personally access.
Built in the year 1000, and with a storied history of ownership that takes in Catherine de'Medici, Diane de Poitiers, and the Prince de Broglie, the château at Chaumont is now open to the public as a centre for the arts, culture and nature. In an extract from Flammarion's "Inspired by Nature", we take a look around the magnificent château and its grounds.
Tips for taking a day trip to the Château de Fontainebleau from Paris on public transit. Discusses the history of the Château de Fontainebleau, and includes photos of the interior of the Château de Fontainebleau
it was a really dreary day when i went to visit this castle, i couldn't resist giving it a more fairytale skyscape to take away a bit of the gray. so the sky is from miyako island (japan).
They're the adorably eccentric couple whose transformation of a derelict pile became a must-watch show. Here Dick and Angel give an exclusive peek at a typical family Christmas, château-style
The Escape to the Chateau star is set for a new adventure
Elegant Chateau La Cheneviere Wedding, bride wore Louise Alvares gown, captured beautifully by Lauren Michelle Photography
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Parco Durazzo Pallavincini, built between 1840-1846 in Pegli, a town to the west of Genoa, Italy, contains a number of structures that have been left to ruin amongst the trees and bushes. The Temple of Diana, at least from a distance, survives intact to suggest the Park's original splendor. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_Durazzo-Pallavicini View On Black curated in: www.flickr.com/photos/gypsyseabirdtales/galleries/7215762... curated in: www.flickr.com/photos/96185638@N00/galleries/721576228382... curated in: www.flickr.com/photos/7158635@N05/galleries/7215762319322...
A collection of photos and info on the most beautiful castles in France, including some of the top French chateaux.
A look at the most recent update to the Château de Gudanes.
Castles have fascinated me since childhood... Fairy tales and old cartoons about princesses were my favorites. Therefore, when I travel to a new country, I always try to visit its famous castles and feel the atmosphere they've been preserving for ages. I‘d love all pandas out there to share photographs of castles from around the world, so people like me could have them all in one amazing collection. Don‘t forget to vote for your favorite castles!
Waddesdon Manor - Buckinghamshire, England. The house was built in the Neo-Renaissance style of a French château between 1874 and 1889 for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild as a weekend residence for...
Château de Caussade Trélissac, Périgueux, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France. http://www.castlesandmanorhouses.com/photos.htm The Château de Caussade is a small polygonal fortress surrounded by a moat,...
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Dick and Angel are now back on our TV screens with a brand new spin-off show Escape to the Chateau: DIY. They gave House Beautiful some advice and tips for those considering a similar life change, and reveal the essential rules to maintaining a chateau.
If you're going to take on a big renovation project, why not make it a dilapidated 300-year-old chateau in France?
A Day at Château de Fontainebleau takes you through history and behind the scenes at one of France's most beautiful historic architectural landmarks.
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Tips for taking a day trip to the Château de Fontainebleau from Paris - a quick and easy day trip from downtown Paris, all on public transit, including the history of the Château de Fontainebleau, and photos of the interior of the Château de Fontainebleau
This collection of opulent French châteaus showcases impeccable feats in architecture and design
Architect: Domenico da Cortona The royal Château de Chambord is the largest castle in the Loire Valley, but was built to serve only as a hunting lodge for King François I, who maintained his royal residences at Château de Blois and at Château d'Amboise. The original design of the Château de Chambord is attributed to
This château dates back from the 17th century and was built for Nicolas Fouquet, who was then superintendant of finances of Louis XIV. It was one of the first projects that saw the collaboration of architect Le Vau, landscape gardener le Nôtre and decorator Le Brun. But Fouquet had been a bit too ambitious with this castle that displayed his wealth. After a magnificien and ill famed party of 1661, Louis the XIV had him arrested by d'Artagnan. He was later tried and died in jail.The king later hired the team of Artists that had built Vaux to design, what would be a much larger project: Versailles
Misty hills. Lonely forest roads. Plenty of vines, moss, and unkempt trees. And the cherry on top—a gorgeous abandoned building that radiates eeriness and grandeur in equal measure. That’s our dream home right there. Especially if the place looks haunted.
En pleine campagne normande, une grande collectionneuse du siècle des lumières a restauré une authentique folie, pour l'amour de l'art et de l'histoire uniquement. Madame de Pompadour aurait aimé se prélasser dans ces salons tellement tout y est perfection! La douceur de vivre et l'âme du lieu vous accompagneront sûrement dans cette visite...
Dick and Angel Strawbridge bought the château for £280,000 and have spent nearly two years renovating it - by themselves. They and their two children have embraced French life.
Spring has sprung at the Château—the roses are in bloom and it’s time to begin decorating with local flea market finds.
Carla Coulson shares her insights and experiences in shooting Chateau Gudanes and gives some useful tips on how to shoot a historic chateau.
