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In the Loire Valley, the Ladies Castle

In the Loire Valley, the Ladies Castle

The château de Chenonceau is undoubtedly one of the most famous private castles in France. Located in Indre-et-Loire, built at the beginning of the XVIth century, this castle intrigues by its particular architecture and its long gallery over the Cher River. Chenonceau...

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One family, 1001 passions at Vendeuvre Castle in Normandy

One family, 1001 passions at Vendeuvre Castle in Normandy

Vendeuvre castle, a family castle, built in the eighteenth century, is located in Normandy (Calvados department). This castle has always been inhabited by the same family, the Comtes de Vendeuvre. When we visited it (August 2015), we saw the owner feeding his swans...

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In Dordogne, at Bridoire Castle, games for everybody

In Dordogne, at Bridoire Castle, games for everybody

Located in the Dordogne department, Bridoire Castle was built during the fifteenth century. After having been victim of looting and theft, Bridoire castle was bought in 2011 by the Guyot family. This family is passionate about old stone castles and castles. After...

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Nice discoveries in Tanlay Castle

Nice discoveries in Tanlay Castle

Located in Burgundy, in the department of Yonne, the construction of Tanlay Castle began in the early sixteenth century, on the foundations of an ancient fortress. A century later, the construction of the castle, as we know it today, was completed. This private castle...

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Fontaine-Henry Castle, a Norman castle that moves

Fontaine-Henry Castle, a Norman castle that moves

In Normandy (Calvados department), stands the magnificent Renaissance mansion that is the Fontaine-Henry Castle. This castle has been for 800 years in the same family! Indeed, it has never been sold. Stone lace work on facades, highest roofs of France, family...

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Nature and family at the château du Lude

Nature and family at the château du Lude

At the North of the Loire valley, is located, in the department of Sarthe, the Chateau du Lude. At the gates of Anjou, Lude Castle reflects four centuries of French architecture. Defensive fortress, it was transformed into elegant and luxurious residence in the...

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