Castles in France
Amboise The royal Château at Amboise is a château located in Amboise, in the the Loire Valley in France. It was the royal residence in 15th and 16th centuries. |
Chambord Chambord Castle (Château de Chambord) It is the largest castle in the Loire Valley. It was built in a French Renaissance style. |
Chenonceau Chenonceau Castle (Château de Chenonceau) The castle is also known as “Château des Dames” (castle of ladies), because of its six famous women owners. It is one of the most well-known châteaux of the Loire valley. |
Loire Valley The castles of the Loire Valley The architectural heritage in the valley's historic towns is notable, especially its châteaux, such as the Château d'Amboise, Château de Chambord, Château de Chenonceau, Château de Villandry. |
Mont Saint Michel It is a small rocky island located about 600 metres from the land and it is easily accessible only at the low tide. |
Sedan The Château de Sedan The Château de Sedan is a grand fortress of medieval European stock, covering an area of 35,000 m2 in its seven floors. |
Versailles Palace of Versailles (Château de Versailles) The royal residence and practically speaking the French capital from 1682 to October 1789. The palace is a symbol of the absolute monarchy system. |
Villandry Villandry Castle (Château de Villandry) The Château de Villandry is a castle-palace located in Villandry, in the département of Indre-et-Loire. It is a castle-palace which is famous for its Renaissance gardens. |
Vitre Vitre Castle (Château de Vitré), Brittany. The Château de Vitré is a medieval castle in the town of Vitré, in the Ille-et-Vilaine département of France. |