From muscle-bound castles to lavish manor houses, the world is filled with fine stately homes – and many of them happen to be ...

Impressive buildings and beautiful grounds await in the Loire Valley, Dordogne, and Alsace at these 8 beautiful French castles you can visit on your next trip to France.

Europe's vibrant history is etched in its grand castles and charming cafes that pepper the landscape, serving as portals to the past while offering contemporary conveniences. This five-day tour ...

Strap on the roof box, load up the boot! These are the best road trip routes to take from London for an epic foodie, culture ...

Man, do not worry so much / and do not endure such pain; / if you do not have as much as Jacques Coeur, / it is better to live under a great desk / poor, than to have been a lord / and rot in a rich ...

But another major draw is the destination's verdant countryside, with its picturesque rolling hills, medieval castles and leafy vineyards. Wine connoisseurs won't want to miss a visit to ...

Step back in time in the Dordogne Valley, where medieval castles, prehistoric caves like Lascaux, and serene rivers create a magical landscape. Canoeing along the Dordogne River offers a unique ...

valley, vegetation). This could be combined with the above activity of building a castle making it cross curricular between history, geography and DT. This film is relevant for teaching History at ...

Indeed, possessing a grand medieval castle as part of one's hometown scenery is not something many can boast about. Yet, the historic allure of Warwick extends beyond its renowned fortress and the ...

TOKYO -- Japan's ancient castles, always beautiful, are even more stately at this time of the year, as the drier, clearer air allows light to shine more brilliantly on the snow. Snowfall in Japan ...

Still standing after nearly 550 years, Olavinlinna or St. Olaf's Castle, is the northernmost medieval stone fortress in the world, lying about 220 miles from Helsinki. As the origin of uncountable ...