Annecy is a picturesque city located in the southeastern part of France, in the region of Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, with a picturesque old town, canals, and crystal-clear lake that surrounds the city.
Built: 15th centuryStatus: PrivateVisitable?: NoNotable: Part of a farmWeb: – The Auberville castle, located in the small town of Auberville-la-Manuel, is in private hands and forms part of a large farm. The main gate is impressive with its gatehouse and two towers. The castle itself was built in the 15th century. Outside the castle there …
Built: 950Status: RuinsVisitable?: YesNotable: –Web: – In the city of Avranches, located very close to the Mont Saint-Michel, are the ruins of a fortress and its associated dungeon. The fortress itself was built around the year 950, while the dungeon was built in the 11th century. Most of the walls are still intact, but parts …
Bayonne, located in the South West of France, is particularly known for its ham and its chocolates (and its rugby club). Apart from that, the city is a medieval city that has been reasonably well conserved over the centuries. The inner part of the city centre is old but well maintained. Bayonne is divided by …
The Bretteville Castle at Bretteville-Saint-Laurent in Normandy, France is a little jewel and it can be visited.
The Chateau (castle) du Profil at Butot-Venesville is hidden very deep inside the Upper Normandy countryside. The castle is a gite (in other words you can rent it).
The castle of Cany-Barville in Normandy is beautiful. It used to be part of the international horse & buggy races championship.
The Manoir de Retival is not only an excellent restaurant with a great view, but its also quite unique. Situated in an old manor, it serves only ONE table. Worth the trip and the money.
Chablis is a charming town in the Burgundy wine region of France, known for producing some of the world’s finest white wines. It features historic architecture, shops selling local products, and is a popular destination for wine tasting and outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.
Cognac is the capital of the cognac alcohol drink. There are several distilleries here. But as a city itself, it’s not that interesting, since it’s not pretty.
Built: 15th centuryStatus: PublicVisitable?: YesNotable: –Web: – In the beach town of Concarneau, alongside the city centre and harbors, you will find this amazing fortress. It was voted as the favorite place in Brittany by the Bretons. On the outskirts of Concarneau are several spas and thalasso hotels, but if you keep driving away from …
Built: 18th centuryStatus: Private/Visitable?: Yes, gardens and farmNotable: The castle is surrounded by lamasWeb: Chateau de Courcelles sous Moyencourt In a small village of some 150 inhabitants close to the city of Amiens you will find an amazingly beautiful castle, the Chateau de Courcelles sous Moyencourt. But what’s more, you will find the castle surrounded by …
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Built: 1866Status: PrivateVisitable?: NoNotable: Web: Although this castle can not be visited on the inside, you can walk in the gardens and look around the castle on the outside. The castle is located close to one of Dinard‘s beaches. The city had ordered the chateau to be built for the Royal couple, Napoleon III and …
The castle in Epoisse (Burgundy) is amazing.Building started in the 10th century, and the domain consists of several buildings, all in good state. The castle is open for visits, including the domain itself.
Built: 17th centuryStatus: PrivateVisitable?: Yes, only the gardensNotable: Property of Prince and Princess Kayali (Syria). The castle has not been modified since the 18th century. Known for the largest rose garden in Normandy.Web: None In a small town in Upper Normandy called Ermenouville you will find this quite spectacular castle. Ermenouville is a very small …
Built: 19th centuryStatus: Hotel/RestaurantVisitable?: Yes, as a customerNotable: Overlooks the beach resort town of Etretat, each room is unique. The restaurant is a 1 Star Michelin rated restaurant.Web: Le Donjon The name is ominous for a hotel, since that is what the castle is. The Donjon means “the dungeon”. Located in the most popular tourist …
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The Balleure Castle lies deep in the Burgundy wine region, and there’s a good reason for it.
The hotel/restaurant is owned by one of world’s most recognised wine taste/specialists. The castle has several comfortable and cozy rooms, and the wine menu is to die for. The area is beautiful and very quiet.
The castle ruins in Fecamp show that once upon a time, the castle was very impressive.
The benedictine liqueur is famous all over the world, and it’s made here in Fecamp in this incredible palace, which is also a museum.
Built: 1599 centuryStatus: PrivateVisitable?: YesNotable: WWII German V1 Launch padsWeb: – The Filieres Castle, to be found close to the Gommerville village (in Upper Normandy), is very interesting to see. Built in 1599 the Henri IV style castle itself is quite big and the gardens are equally interesting (and not just for the plants and …
The castle of Gueures in Upper Normandy lies in a quiet and peaceful village close to the sea. It’s in private hands, but also is a gite.
Built: unknownStatus: PrivateVisitable?: NoNotable: –Web: – This little gem is located alongside a long and straight country road. After hours of research, I could not find any information about it. So I do not know when it was built and if it’s private (which I’m sure it is). It’s not even in the National Monuments …
