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Dordogne châteaux (2)

A mile or so north of the Château de Castelnaud and also on the Dordogne river, is the Château de Beynac, also built in the 12th century. The owners of Beynac and the owners of Cas...

Turreted fairytale home in New Zealand inspired by Cardiff's Castell Coch

Turrets and towers, slit windows and a dungeon - these two buildings are thousands of miles apart but are forever linked

Dordogne (2

This was one of our first stops as we rode into the Dorgogne 20 years ago. It's called CastelNau meaning "New Castel). A first castle was built here in the 12th century, but it wa...

20 Most Haunted Castles In The UK

Ancient forts and castles are steeped in history, each with its own tale of bloody battles, betrayal, murder, execution and torture. So it's no wonder that so many castle across th...

A castle that's actually liveable: Bellister has all the grandeur and romance, but none of the usual headaches of living...

Bellister Castle is about as far away as you could possibly get from the image of a cold, draughty and damp castle. Toby Keel takes a look.

Le château de Castelnau-Bretenoux

About 40 minutes by car from Rocamadour, and just 15 minutes from Autoire, stands what is probably the most impressive castle in the old Quercy province of southwestern France. Its...

Eight German castles where you can spend the night

Ever wondered what it’s like to wake up behind the thick stone walls where royalty and aristocrats once rested their heads? A surprising number of Germany’s castles now welcome ove...

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How Everything in a Medieval Castle Worked, from Its Moats to Its Dungeons

Very few of us have ever set foot near a genuine medieval castle, especially if we don’t happen to live in Europe. Yet practically all of us still, here in the twenty-first century...

'Landmark' Scottish castle with 'spectacular' sea views put up for sale

A “LANDMARK” castle with “spectacular” sea views of the Outer Hebrides has been put up for sale ...

Castle-la roque gageac-france

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castle Valeč

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Dordogne châteaux (3): Montfort

Here are a couple of shots of another château on the Loire less than half an hour's drive from Castelnau and Beynac. It's called the château de Monfort, and the first castle on thi...

castle Babel crakow

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castle Babel crakow

Pieces: 300Author: kaiti01Play

Feature inside Scottish castle which could be yours for £1m 'changes everything'

The incredible property was originally commissioned in 1467 as a wedding present to Princess Mary Stuart, daughter of King James II of Scotland, a direct descendant of Robert the B...

Dunrobin Castle - The Scotland

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Das älteste bewohnte Schloss der Welt steht in England

Mehr als 1000 Räume, Jahrhunderte voller Geschichte und jede Menge Royals: Das ist Windsor Castle. Bis heute gilt es als das älteste noch immer bewohnte Schloss der Welt. Doch wer...

Lacko Castle Jigsaw Puzzle

An aerial view of Läckö Castle in Lidköping, Sweden.

A house with 'privacy, elegance and unparalleled beauty' — and a medieval castle in the garden

This Arts-and-Crafts-inspired home has a truly magnificent setting on the Pembrokeshire coast.

'Some new kings and queens and princes and princesses': Family buys Cashmere 'castle'

Castillo de hunaudaye.francia

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Castle boundaries to be changed amid concerns over public access

Councillors have approved minor changes to the boundary walls of Grade-II listed Ruperra Castle, despite concerns over public access