Kylemore Abbey was built in 1868 as a stunning castle but is since 1920 home of the Benedictine community of nuns. The castle has a Victorian Walled Garden (6 acres), ... read more
The Károlyi Castle in Füzérradvány is closely linked to the counts Károlyi. It was given to László Károlyi in 1686. During the 16-17th century, the Károlyis ... read more
Köpenick Castle is a Baroque water castle, build for the Electors of Brandenburg, the Hohenzollerns. However it dates back to the 6th century as a Slavic castle and a ... read more
l'Abbaye de Daoulas (12th century), offers numerous points of interest for visitors, such as the charming gardens with their diverse and fascinating range of ... read more
La Cervara Monastery of San Girolamo dates back to 1361, and is today in private hands. The abbey, surrounded by beautiful gardens, is open to the public for cultural, ... read more
Le Château de La Roche Courbon dates back to 1475, but very neglected during the 19th century. It was purchased in 1920 by Paul Chénereau, who restored the château and ... read more
La Seigneurie is since 1675 the seat of the Seigneurs of Sark and has been home of two of the three Seigneurial families, the Le Pelleys from 1730 and the Collings from ... read more
La Vallée-aux-Loups, La Maison de Chateaubriand is the country estate of the famous writer, politician, diplomat and historian from 1807 until 1818. It is now a museum ... read more
La Villa di Maser (Villa Barbaro) is one of the best examples created by the famous Andrea Palladio (1508-80). The villa, with its beautiful frescoes made by Paolo ... read more
Lackenbach Palace, a former Seat of the Hungarian viceroy in the seventeenth century, is today a modern nature theme park and museum. read more
Lacock Abbey dates back to 1232, starting as an abbey and nunnery. It was converted into a country house in the 16th century. The abbey as we see it today, is mainly due ... read more
Lamb House has been the home of the writer Henry James from 1898 to 1916. Also the authors E. F. Benson and Rumor Godden have lived here. The house was given by the ... read more
Lamport Hall, dating back to 1587 has been the home of the Isham family ever since, until 1976, when the estate came under control of the Lamport Hall Preservation ... read more
Lancut Castle (Museum), is one of the most beautiful aristocratic residences in the country. It is famous for its excellent interiors and extraordinarily interesting ... read more
Lanhydrock House is a grand country house, surrounded by an estate of 164 ha (400 acres). The house as we see it today was refurbished after a fire in 1881, in, of course, ... read more
Laxenburg Castles consists of three castles, within an English landscape garden. Today the castles are used as a museum, for events, conferences, and concerts. read more
Layer Marney Tower, built as a statement house by Henry, Lord Marney, was visited by both Henry VIII and later by his daughter Elizabeth I. The Tower and gardens are open ... read more
Le Bois des Moutiers is an Arts and Crafts Manor and garden of 12 ha, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll and known for its rhododendrons, azaleas and ... read more
Le château de Sully has a long history and the site dates back to the Roman Empire. Today the estate including castle, gardens and wine-estate are privately owned, but ... read more
Le facteur Cheval 'Ideal Palace' was built with no architectural rules by a local postman, Ferdinand Cheval, who often worked by moonlight. It is an example of ... read more
