Château Royal d'Amboise's site dates already back to the Iron Age and a chateau was fully in use in the 9th century. Since it was seized by King Charles VII in ... read more
Château Royal de Cazeneuve is still a family home, fully furnished with periodic furniture, and inhabited by the same Ducal family, the Sabran-Pontevès. It is open to ... read more
Château Val Joanis is a privately owned by the Chancel family, and dates back to Roman times. Apart from the vineyards, the château is surrounded by beautiful gardens, ... read more
Circus Maximus was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome (621 x 118 m) and could accommodate over 150.000 spectators. Today it is used as a park and a venue for ... read more
Circus, Villa & Mausoleum Massenzio is a very well preserved complex, which was built for Emperor Maxentius (276 – 312). The mausoleum, which was probably meant to ... read more
Clairvaux Abbey dates back to the 12th century and is the former monastery of St Bernard, founder of the Cistercian Order, an austerely reformed branche from the ... read more
Clandeboye Estate (1674) is today the home to Lindy, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava. The House itself was build in 1801. The grounds and Courtyard are open to the public ... read more
Clandon Park, built in the 1729s, has been the seat of the Earls of Onslow, until the house and gardens were given to the National Trust in 1956. However the 220 ha ... read more
Claremont Gardens, covering 20 ha (50 acres), is since 1949 in the hands of the National Trust. It has been part of the Claremont House estate. Clermont House was ... read more
Clausholm Castle dates back to the 12th century and was turned into one of the finest Baroque castles in Denmark by the von Reventlow family. Thanks to Henrik and Ruth ... read more
Claverton Manor, now housing the American Museum, was built in 1820 replacing an earlier manor house. It was designed by Sir Jeffry Wyatville, commissioned by John ... read more
Claydon Estate, park and gardens, surround Claydon House. The current gardens were initially laid out for the 2nd Earl Verney by James Sanderson, a pupil of Capability ... read more
Clevedon Court is a 14th century house with a terraced garden. The garden was created by Sir Abraham Elton around 1775. Today it has an informal style. The house is home ... read more
Cliveden, its grounds and house, have undergone many transformations since the first house was built in 1666 for George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham. It has known also ... read more
Clonalis House is the ancestral home of the O’Conors of Connacht ( O’Connors ) who are direct descendants of the last High Kings, the traditional Kings of ... read more
Clovelly Court Gardens is part of the Clovelly Estate, surrounding Clovelly Court. The garden is a perfect example of a Victorian kitchen garden and open all ... read more
Clumber Park was the country estate of the Dukes of Newcastle, but the house was demolished in 1938. However the stables, the entrance gate and the chapel survive, ... read more
Cluny House Gardens: A charming farmhouse with a woodland garden specialising in Himalayan plants. It was started by Bobby & Betty Masterton in 1950 and taken over ... read more
Clyne Gardens belonged originally to Clyne Castle and were created by the noble and wealthy Vivian family. The landscape gardens were developed in the 1860s and further ... read more