The Ducs de Joyeuse Castle is located in the heart of the Cathare region. This listed 16th ... more
century castle is located on extensive grounds on the banks of the River Aude. With a beautiful courtyard where one can dine in the summer months, the castle a v...
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Advantages: Beautiful, amazing History Disadvantages: Pricey
When Mr Tart and I went to the Loire Valley castle hunting I knew that I definitely wanted to visit Chenonceau. It's one of the castles that really said Loire to me as it seems to be one that's often used to illustrate the area.
SOME HISTORY:
Chateaude Chenonceau was originally a fortified castle built in the 1430s. In the early 1500s the castle was purchased by Thomas Bohier who demolished the fortified castle (apart from one tower) and began the building we see today. Unfortunately for Bohier his castle was seized by Francois I after Bohier's son failed to pay a debt. Francois's son Henry II then gave the castle to his mistress, Diane de Poitiers. Diane extended the castle to include an arched bridge across the river. When Henry II died (a splinter from a joust went into his eye and he died from the infection - yuk!) his wife ...
Advantages: Beautiful small typical French chateau lovingly restored by owners Disadvantages: B&B, not suitable for small children or disabled guests
down, also staying at fab places en route. But that's another story !
The last couple of times we've done very little except hang out around the chateau, playing Scrabble, talking, swimming and sleeping.
The Royal town of Amboise is a short drive away (5kms). Leonardo da Vinci was lured here by Francois I, and given his own small palace, the Clos-Luce. The maestro eventually died at Clos Luce and there is, of course a museum with appropriate exhibits commemorating the great man. Well worth a visit.
We've stayed at the Chateaudes Ormeaux many times, always met interesting people and each time it's harder to leave. It feels like home. I love love love the Chateaudes Ormeaux and am looking forward to our next visit.
Check out their website chateauxdesormeaux.fr for pictures and contact details. ...
Advantages: A calm day out with loads to take in. Disadvantages: None.
The chateau of Treverez has become part of my life, in that it is situated not far from where I live, and I visit regularly. First let's tell you something about it's checkered history, though to me, the importance of Treverez lies in today and the way in which it enriches the visitor at various times of the year.
The idea of the chateau was conceived in 1894, and the ideals and visions of the owner was to integrate many of the architectural features that were commonplace at the turn of the century, and he achieved that, although it is difficult to say which countries his ideas were taken from. Looking at the chateau and comparing with other buildings of a similar time frame, it is actually unusual for brick to have been used and although many of the styles used are typically french, the use of brick in this area of France is not ...
thingywhatsit 19.08.2005 (20.08.2005)
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