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71 castles in French Terroirs

Castles in Carcassonne

Carcassonne Castle

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This walled city in southern France, near the Pyrenees, is nestled in Cathar (Cathare) country. It offers villages, inaccessible c

Castles in Saumur

Château de Saumur

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Saumur Castle is located in the heart of the Pays de la Loire region, situated on the historic castles of the Loire route. A magic

Castles in Angers

Castello di Angers

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This magnificent architectural masterpiece is built on the edges of the Maine. Imagine this castle at that time full of circus ani

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Castles in Annecy

Chateau d'Annecy

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An impressive fortress built between the 12th and 16th centuries, in the beautiful, historic centre overlooking the city of Annecy

Castles in Montsoreau

Montsoeau Castle

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Montsoreau Castle is the largest tourist attraction in montsoreau village. The castle stands at the confluence of the rivers Loire

Castles in Tarascon

Tarascon Castle

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Although we arrived five minutes before closing, the friendly doorman didn't let us in. We settled for visiting the castle and sur

Castles in Monbazillac

Monbazillac Castle

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A few miles south of Bergerac is the castle which has been owned by the Monbazillac winery since 1960. The Château's kitchens, ins

Castles in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle

Chateau de Castelnaud

This castle is in the Sarlat-la-Caneda district and is dedicated to the art of war in the Middle Ages. There's a large collection

Castles in Beynac-et-Cazenac

Castle of Beynac

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Here´s a little bit of history for you: Richard I, called "Richard the Lionheart" captured the castle in the year 1197 and then mo

Castles in Saint-Georges-sur-Loire

Serrant Castle

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It seemed unlikely that this marvelous building would be to exceeded but when we entered it was, outside is a wonderful, a palace

Castles in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Witches Castle

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This castle is now in ruins. It's construction began in the 14th century, but suffered several fires. Unfortunately, it's famous b

Castles in Cluny

Castles near Cluny

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The area near the famous town of Cluny is full of green and quiet villages. In French Burgundy, you can have a good red wine, purc

Castles in Brézé

Brézé Castle

The two white slate towers stand on the straight facade of Brézé Castle. This building with emblazoned walls is one of the most ma

Castles in Mazé

Château de Montgeoffroy

The famous castle route in the Loire Valley in France has many interesting points, not only the castles but other small areas and

Castles in Missillac

Bretesche's castle

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Castles in Ciboure

Socoa Fort

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The fort of Socoa is a work of art for those that love architecture. It was built and refurbished several times during the Spanish

Castles in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle

Milandes Castle

Josephine Baker lived here since 1947 and every corner of the castle has its own special feel. Each room has an atmosphere with so

Castles in Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère

Clérans Castle

Clérans Castle is situated in the center of the village of San Leon sur Vézère. You can not visit it because it is classed as priv

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