Fontfroide Abbey has a long history which dates back to the 11th century. It was rather neglected when it was bought in 1908 at auction by Artist and curator Gustave ... read more
Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud, 13 ha, is one of the largest surviving monastic cities from the Middle Ages, and was founded in 1101 by Robert d'Arbrissel. read more
Abbey Saint-Georges de Boscherville, a former Benedictine Abbey, dates back to the 12th century. It has restored gardens according to plans and documents of archives ... read more
Château d'Anjony has always been a home of the family with the same name, which is very exceptional. The d'Anjony family has opened the castle for the public ... read more
Château d'Aulteribe, with its rich collection of furniture, paintings and objets d'art, was bequeathed to the state in 1954 by its last private owner the ... read more
Jardin Botanique du Château de Vauville (5 ha), surrounding the magnificent castle (from the XIIth and XVIth Century), houses over 1,000 species of plants from the ... read more
The Musée Carnavalet is dedicated to the history of Paris and is housed in two neighbouring mansions: the Hôtel Carnavalet and the former Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint ... read more
Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise was built in 1635 for Zanobi Lioni, a rich Italian financier associated with Marie de Medici. It is surrounded by eight hectares of ... read more
The Château de Merville is a beautiful and elegant 18th century construction, still privately inhabited. It is surrounded by a 30 ha park and gardens, which are open to ... read more
The Château de la Baume is since 1850 the family home of the Counts de Las Casas. The elegant interior reflects the taste of its different noble owners such as César De ... read more
Château de Bizy was built by Constant d'Ivry for Fouquet, Duke of Belle-Isle c1740, and has been embellished several times thereafter. Today it is still in private ... read more
Château de Flaugergues, dating from the very last end of the 17th century, has been handed over from generation to generation and is today owned by the de Colbert family. ... read more
Chateau fort de Rambures dates back to the Middle Ages and has always stayed in the family by descendance. read more
Château Clos Lucé is famous for having served as residence for Leonardo da Vinci from 1516 up to his death in 1519. Today it is a Leonardo da Vinci museum. read more
Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil is privately owned by the d’Aligny family and open to the public. The castle is one of the best preserved fortresses of the 14th century ... read more
Château d'Ancy-le-Franc dates back to the 13th century, but the present construction is a Renaissance château from the 16th century. The castle and its beautiful ... read more
Château d'Anet is presently still a family home of the de Yturbe family. The château has been built for the famous Diana de Poitiers. The castle and the restored ... read more
Château d'Angers, housing today the world famous Apocalypse Tapestry, dates back to the 9th century and is open to the public. read more
The Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is a perfect example of the Val-de-Loire Renaissance style of the 16th century, during the reign of François I. It is surrounded by a ... read more
Château d'Oiron is used as a worldwide recognised museum, where a traditional monument displays works of well known contemporary artists. It is owned by the French ... read more
