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Tanlay
Tanlay Castle, one of the most beautiful Renaissance-style architectural wonders in Burgundy, was once the residence of the family of Admiral de Coligny during the religious wars. In 1642, it was sold to a close associate of Mazarin: the superintendent of finances, Michel Particelli d'Émery.
Chenonceau
If Chambord is the largest of the Loire châteaux, Chenonceau is perhaps the loveliest, with its famous two-storey gallery overlooking the Cher.
Henry II gave this "Château des Dames" to his mistress, Diane de Poitier. After the king's death, his widow, Catherine de Médicis, expelled Diane from the court and reclaimed Chenonceau. It was she who had two galleries added to the bridge over the Cher.
Chambord
A masterpiece of the French Renaissance, the Château de Chambord is the largest and most spectacular castle in the Loire Valley. Renowned for its elaborate roofscape and legendary double-helix staircase, this majestic former royal hunting lodge perfectly captures the architectural extravagance of the 16th century.
Quéribus
Perched dramatically on a sheer rocky peak in southern France, the Quéribus castle is a breathtaking medieval fortress best known as the final stronghold of the Cathar resistance.
Thozée castle in Mettet, Belgium. It was the castle of the Félicien Rops' wife and Charles Baudelaire visited Rops there during his stay in Belgium.
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