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Photos: the massive castle voted France’s most popular monument 2023

Why is this site so important for the French public? We look at the history of France’s 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 ‘haunted’ 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…

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1,400m² chateau in southwest France sells for €205,000 at auction

Bids started at €90,000 for the abandoned Château de Nescus, a former children’s centre which comes with 2.2 hectares of land and a caretaker’s 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 – but also the financial rewards – of monument historique status.

Chaumont’s timeless 'vie de château'

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’s monuments are filled with old masters...

Chateaux d’eau... from simple to castles in the air

It is the name that’s so endearing. Chateau d’eau sounds so much more dignified than the common English term “water tower”. But it’s not just that. It’s the huge variety and versatility of these structures that characterise the French landscape.

Language is a castle for exploring, not attacking

Sponsored feature: “And one-to-one courses are an excellent method to try.” 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 Quéribus, 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.

Castle

Photos: the massive castle voted France’s most popular monument 2023

Capital gain tax win for couple who move 9 times in 12 years in France

New film 'The Last Duel': Do you recognise these French locations?

1,400m² chateau in southwest France sells for €205,000 at auction

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