Monday, September 21, 2026

History Highlights

The Royal Château of Blois: Four Ages of French Architecture in One Courtyard

Rising above the town of Blois in the heart of the Loire Valley, the Royal Château of Blois is one of the most fascinating palaces in all of France, a

Château de Chantilly: A Prince’s Palace of Art, Gardens and Horses

A little to the north of Paris, set amid forests and reflected in the still waters that surround it, stands one of the most romantic and treasure-filled palaces in all

Château de Chenonceau: The Palace of the Ladies That Floats on a River

Of all the châteaux of the Loire, none is more beloved or more romantic than Chenonceau, the graceful palace that stretches out across the River Cher on a series of

The Palais du Luxembourg: A Homesick Queen’s Florence in the Heart of Paris

On the Left Bank of Paris, set behind one of the most beloved gardens in the world, stands a palace with a distinctly Italian air, its rusticated stone and bold

Château de Chambord: The French Renaissance’s Most Extravagant Dream

Rise early on a misty morning in the Loire Valley, and you may catch the Château de Chambord floating above the mist like a vision from a dream, its forest