Photos: the massive castle voted France鈥檚 most popular monument 2023 Why is this site so important for the French public? We look at the history of France鈥檚 new favourite national monument
Capital gain tax win for couple who move 9 times in 12 years in France Court finds in their favour over renovations. We also look at a 鈥榟aunted鈥� castle for sale and rent control plans for south-west France in our Thursday property round-up
New film 'The Last Duel': Do you recognise these French locations? The historical drama starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck came out yesterday (October 13). We look at some of the places in the south-west where it was shot鈥�
practical 1,400m虏 chateau in southwest France sells for 鈧�205,000 at auction Bids started at 鈧�90,000 for the abandoned Ch芒teau de Nescus, a former children鈥檚 centre which comes with 2.2 hectares of land and a caretaker鈥檚 cottage
Chateaux-filled valley marks French Renaissance links Half-a-millennium after the death of Leonardo da Vinci in Amboise, The Connexion reveals how the Loire Valley is celebrating French links to a stunning period in European history
French chateau for the price of a suburban semi Swapping a London semi for a French chateau would mean a huge lifestyle change - but it is not an impossible dream. The Connexion gets tips on what is involved in buying and restoring a historic building
Owning a French monument historique has its advantages If you want to buy a chateau, you will need to know the rules and regulations 鈥� but also the financial rewards 鈥� of monument historique status.
Chaumont鈥檚 timeless 'vie de ch芒teau' The stunning chateau at Chaumont-sur-Loire is best known for its garden. A new book by Chantal Colleu-Dumond also ventures inside the castle to reveal the royal history behind its remarkable interiors
Loire castles with quirky modern art twist Not all of France鈥檚 monuments are filled with old masters...
Chateaux d鈥檈au... from simple to castles in the air It is the name that鈥檚 so endearing. Chateau d鈥檈au sounds so much more dignified than the common English term 鈥渨ater tower鈥�. But it鈥檚 not just that. It鈥檚 the huge variety and versatility of these structures that characterise the French landscape.
Language is a castle for exploring, not attacking Sponsored feature: 鈥淎nd one-to-one courses are an excellent method to try.鈥� So says Claire Campbell, a professional teacher with an Oxford degree and years of experience in language teaching. The castle idea is suggested by the fortress of Qu茅ribus, which looks down on the picturesque village of Cucugnan, where she welcomes students of all ages to take language courses of a week or two, for one person or two, as required.
Over 100,000 plants grown from seed at Villandry Laurent Portuguez leads a team of 10 full-time gardeners at the 100% organic Ch芒teau de Villandry. He talks to Jane Hanks about the scale of his job
Unique new 鈥�13th century鈥� castle site marks 20th year One of France鈥檚 unique attractions 鈥� the castle of Gu茅delon 鈥� is marking the 20th anniversary of the laying of the first stone.
