The Château de Losse and its Gardens
The Château de Losse, along with its gardens, has been recognized as a French Historical House and Site since 1928.…
Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle, As Wilhelm’s Romanticized Vision
The Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle was rebuilt to reflect Kaiser Wilhelm II‘s idealized version of the Middle Ages. While its exact beginnings…
Château de Chamerolles: A Renaissance Jewel in the Heart of Loiret
The Château de Chamerolles, a magnificent example of French Renaissance architecture, is located in the quaint commune of Chilleurs-aux-Bois in…
Kidwelly Castle: A Norman Stronghold with a Storied Past
Perched majestically above the River Gwendraeth, Kidwelly Castle (Welsh: Castell Cydweli) stands as a testament to the rich and tumultuous…
Exploring the Splendor of Château d’Abbadie in France
The man who made Château d’Abbadie, Antoine Thomson d’Abbadie d’Arrast was a remarkable 19th-century scholar with a deep love for…
Château de Duingt: A Historic Gem on the Shores of Lake Annecy
Nestled on the shores of Lake Annecy and opposite the Roc de Chère, the Château de Duingt stands as a…
De Haar Castle: A Glimpse into Dutch Nobility and Architectural Splendor
De Haar Castle (Dutch: Kasteel de Haar) stands as a monumental symbol of Dutch heritage, located just outside Utrecht in…
Chillon Castle: A Jewel of Swiss Medieval Architecture
Chillon Castle, known as Château de Chillon in French, is a stunning medieval fortress situated on the shores of Lake…
Hummelshain Castle Faces Uncertain Future as Forced Auction Looms
The New Hunting Lodge in Hummelshain, Thuringia, a historic cultural monument, now faces an uncertain future as it heads to…
Bourscheid Castle: A Medieval Fortress Overlooking the Sûre River
Bourscheid Castle (French: Château de Bourscheid, German: Burg Bourscheid, Luxembourgish: Buerg Buerschent) is one of Luxembourg’s most striking medieval castles,…
Stolzenfels Castle: A Symbol of Gothic Revival and Romanticism
Stolzenfels Castle (German: Schloss Stolzenfels) is a captivating architectural gem perched on the left bank of the Rhine River near…
Fort Boyard In France, Still Rarely Used After 150 Years
For over 150 years, Fort Boyard has been a symbol of both military ambition and, more recently, creative entertainment. The…