French châteaux come in all shapes and sizes. Some estates are castle-like with sprawling grounds and outerbuildings, perfect ...

A medieval French castle dripping with history — and possibly Napoleon’s hidden gold — is for sale, asking $3.8 million. The ...

With its many gorgeous castles, France can often feel like a fairy tale. On a simple day trip from Paris or a full castle-hopping itinerary across the countryside, visitors can explore everything ...

This aerial photograph taken on March 27, 2024 shows the Chateau de Montsegur, a 13th century mountain-top castle in the Ariege department of southwestern France. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP ...

This week's must-reads from The Local include tips on getting a French mortgage, making a doctor's appointment, helpful grammar advice, and hidden castles in south-west France. Good news!

Guédelon Castle and Château de Saint-Fargeau have become sanctuaries for 30 refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. Tucked away in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France sits a Medieval ...

Ashford Castle in Ireland, once a 13th-century fortress, now welcomes guests to lavish interiors, fine dining and unforgettable activities like falconry. In France, Château de Bagnols will reopen ...

Harry: I like his crown. Sally: And that's one of his castles in France behind him. Fatima: Let's go take a look. Harry: Okay, let's put our virtual reality headsets on, so you can see what things ...

South African chef Chantel Dartnall has earned international acclaim as one of the best chefs in the world—and now she’s taking her flair to France.

TOM PINFOLD: Yet Britain had no stone castles until the Norman Invasion of 1066, when these ideas were brought over from France. Stone castles became symbols of Norman occupation, permanent ...

European castles are iconic and historically significant structures, many dating back to the Middle Ages. They were primarily built for defence against enemy invaders, housing nobles and royalty ...

The city's midday cannon tradition dates from the 1860s. Today's cannon is actually a firework let off every day from Castle Hill. – Chrissie McClatchie Castle Hill (Colline du Chateau ...