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Expansive, 16th-century, former royal palace with multiple towers and cupolas, surrounded by a moat.

Palatial former royal residence dating from 12th century, housing 4 museums & opulent apartments.

Ornate, 17th-century chateau with domed roof, surrounded by expansive, formal gardens.

13th-century castle housing Middle Ages war museum with weapons, armor & reconstructed war machines.

Residence & estate of the Duke of Brissac, with period decor, family souvenirs & accommodation.

Huge 14th-century castle with a moat, towers, a pavilion & state rooms, plus guided tours daily.

Striking, 16th-century chateau spanning river, housing tapestry and Old Master paintings collection.

Immense, 18th-century palace with gilded apartments, chandeliered Hall of Mirrors & fountain show.

Opulent chateau rebuilt after the Revolution, with a major art collection, equine museum & gardens.

Hulking medieval fortress perched on a riverside clifftop, with a Romanesque keep & frescoed chapel.

Royal apartments & battlement walks, plus famed medieval tapestry in a large 13th-century castle.

Decorative arts & paintings in a Renaissance castle on a rocky promontory, open for tours & visits.

Grand 17th-century country mansion with ornate interiors, landscaped gardens & an orangerie cafe.

Fortress rebuilt in 1465 offering tours of 16 rooms with period furniture, frescoes & tapestries.

Hilltop medieval fort of the Dukes of Anjou, used as a residence, prison, armory & city museum.

Restored 12th-century mountain fortress with an artillery platform, medieval garden & royal rooms.

Renaissance palace set in parkland on a river island, with tapestry & royal portrait collections.

Elegant white chateau museum with landscaped gardens, a 16th-century grotto & Renaissance fine art.

Historic château in France known for its setting, architecture, and visitor appeal.

Medieval castle with sweeping views from its keep, plus kids' activities & gardens for picnics.

Historic château in France known for its setting, architecture, and visitor appeal.

Historic château in France known for its setting, architecture, and visitor appeal.

Historic château in France known for its setting, architecture, and visitor appeal.

Historic château in France known for its setting, architecture, and visitor appeal.