{"id":16580,"date":"2019-04-07T15:58:42","date_gmt":"2019-04-07T13:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/?p=16580"},"modified":"2022-06-15T00:44:26","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T22:44:26","slug":"top-10-most-beautiful-overlooked-french-castles-near-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/top-10-most-beautiful-overlooked-french-castles-near-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Most Beautiful Overlooked French Castles near Â鶹APP"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Top 10 Most Beautiful Overlooked French Castles near Â鶹APP<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"disco-459177865\" class=\"disco-social-pug-2019 disco-entity-placement\"><p><div  class=\"dpsp-shortcode-wrapper dpsp-shape-rounded dpsp-size-medium dpsp-column-auto dpsp-has-spacing dpsp-has-buttons-count dpsp-show-on-mobile dpsp-button-style-6\"><ul class=\"dpsp-networks-btns-wrapper dpsp-networks-btns-share dpsp-networks-btns-content dpsp-column-auto \" style=\"padding:0;margin:0;list-style-type:none\">\n<li class=\"dpsp-network-list-item dpsp-network-list-item-facebook\" style=\"float:left\">\n\t<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.discoverwalks.com%2Fblog%2Ftop-10-most-beautiful-overlooked-french-castles-near-paris%2F&#038;t=Top%2010%20Most%20Beautiful%20Overlooked%20French%20Castles%20near%20Â鶹APP\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-facebook dpsp-has-count dpsp-first dpsp-has-label\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" style=\"font-size:14px;padding:0rem;max-height:40px\" >\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon \">\n\t\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon-inner\" ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 32\"><path d=\"M17.12 0.224v4.704h-2.784q-1.536 0-2.080 0.64t-0.544 1.92v3.392h5.248l-0.704 5.28h-4.544v13.568h-5.472v-13.568h-4.544v-5.28h4.544v-3.904q0-3.328 1.856-5.152t4.96-1.824q2.624 0 4.064 0.224z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-label\">Share<\/span><span class=\"dpsp-network-count\">181<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dpsp-network-list-item dpsp-network-list-item-pinterest\" style=\"float:left\">\n\t<button rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.discoverwalks.com%2Fblog%2Ftop-10-most-beautiful-overlooked-french-castles-near-paris%2F&#038;media=&#038;description=Top%2010%20Most%20Beautiful%20Overlooked%20French%20Castles%20near%20Â鶹APP\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-pinterest dpsp-has-count dpsp-last dpsp-has-label\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Save to Pinterest\" title=\"Save to Pinterest\" style=\"font-size:14px;padding:0rem;max-height:40px\" >\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon \">\n\t\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon-inner\" ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 23 32\"><path d=\"M0 10.656q0-1.92 0.672-3.616t1.856-2.976 2.72-2.208 3.296-1.408 3.616-0.448q2.816 0 5.248 1.184t3.936 3.456 1.504 5.12q0 1.728-0.32 3.36t-1.088 3.168-1.792 2.656-2.56 1.856-3.392 0.672q-1.216 0-2.4-0.576t-1.728-1.568q-0.16 0.704-0.48 2.016t-0.448 1.696-0.352 1.28-0.48 1.248-0.544 1.12-0.832 1.408-1.12 1.536l-0.224 0.096-0.16-0.192q-0.288-2.816-0.288-3.36 0-1.632 0.384-3.68t1.184-5.152 0.928-3.616q-0.576-1.152-0.576-3.008 0-1.504 0.928-2.784t2.368-1.312q1.088 0 1.696 0.736t0.608 1.824q0 1.184-0.768 3.392t-0.8 3.36q0 1.12 0.8 1.856t1.952 0.736q0.992 0 1.824-0.448t1.408-1.216 0.992-1.696 0.672-1.952 0.352-1.984 0.128-1.792q0-3.072-1.952-4.8t-5.12-1.728q-3.552 0-5.952 2.304t-2.4 5.856q0 0.8 0.224 1.536t0.48 1.152 0.48 0.832 0.224 0.544q0 0.48-0.256 1.28t-0.672 0.8q-0.032 0-0.288-0.032-0.928-0.288-1.632-0.992t-1.088-1.696-0.576-1.92-0.192-1.92z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-label\">Pin<\/span><span class=\"dpsp-network-count\">6<\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I\u2019ve always been endlessly fascinated with the history of Europe and the physical structures that years of tyranny, war and monarchies left behind. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Throughout Europe, visitors enjoy the presence of hundreds of beautiful, old castles. Some left to ruins, some renovated into an alternate form of space, and others preserved as they are to live on as the opulent housing they were intended to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When visiting Â鶹APP it is easy to get swallowed into the tourism bubble and just focus on the two most well known castles just an hour out of the city centre. The castles of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/versailles-vs-fontainebleau\/\">Â鶹APP and Fontainebleau<\/a> are two of the most beautiful architectural wonders that you\u2019ll likely see in your life \u2014 but they are not all there is to see in France.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16592\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16592\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-chateau_de_versailles_orangerie.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-chateau_de_versailles_orangerie.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-chateau_de_versailles_orangerie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-chateau_de_versailles_orangerie-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ch\u00e2teau de Â鶹APP &#8211; by Nono vlf &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ch\u00e2teau_de_Â鶹APP_(Orangerie).jpg\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Throughout France there are castles fit for royalty. Some of which you\u2019ll recognize from establishing shots of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/top-5-movies-about-paris\/\">Hollywood blockbusters<\/a> \u2014 many of them not too far from Â鶹APP. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There are a total of 5450 castles scattered around the country. Near impossible to see them all but worth a shot to see at least one or two! Here are ten of the most beautiful overlooked French castles near Â鶹APP:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"s1\">1. Mont Saint-Michel near Â鶹APP<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The region of Normandy is littered with castles and makes for the most incredible day trip out of Â鶹APP. By purchasing a roundtrip bus ticket destines for Mont Saint-Michel you can head out of almost all Â鶹APP bus stations to get here. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mont Saint-Michel is a vision. As you approach the grand \u201ccastle\u201d you\u2019ll likely start seeing it in a completely different light. This is because Mont Saint-Michel isn\u2019t actually solely a castle per say, it\u2019s and old walled city built around an 8th century abbey that makes for a castle-like appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16581\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16581\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mont_saint-michel_castle_-_hdr_12023482735.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mont_saint-michel_castle_-_hdr_12023482735.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mont_saint-michel_castle_-_hdr_12023482735-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mont_saint-michel_castle_-_hdr_12023482735-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mont Saint-Michel &#8211; by Nicolas Raymond &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Mont_Saint-Michel_Castle_-_HDR_(12023482735).jpg\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Exploring this bit of Normandy is fascinating. Inside of Mont Saint-Michel you\u2019ll be able to wind through the narrow streets and take a series of <span class=\"s4\">guided walking tours<\/span>. When the nearby tide comes in, the city becomes an island that is only accessible by boat \u2014 incredible! You can go on your own or you can join<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/tour\/paris-walking-tours\/mont-saint-michel-day-trip\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Blog&amp;utm_content=castle-stmichel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> a very popular day trip with a professional guide<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">One of the most understated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/the-best-day-trips-from-paris\/\">day trips to be had outside of Â鶹APP<\/a>; make a note not to miss this one when you\u2019re in town.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-1735674161\"><div class=\"\" style=\"text-align:center\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/le-mont-saint-michel-c260936\/abbaye-du-mont-saint-michel-priority-entrance-p974575?partner=discoverwalks&amp;tq_campaign=new-campaign\" target=\"blank\" class=\"buttongreen2022\" rel=\"noopener\">Book your Mont Saint Michel Tickets Now<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">2. Ch\u00e2teau de Chantilly near Â鶹APP<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Another wonderful day trip option just 40km north of Â鶹APP is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/paris-l16\/chateau-of-chantilly-skip-the-line-ticket-t252757\/?partner_id=Y7FSIRA&amp;utm_medium=suppliers&amp;utm_source=marketing%40discoverwalks.com&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=blog\" data-eafl-id=\"26673\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ch\u00e2teau de Chantilly<\/a>; a landmark comprised of not one, but two castles. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In the 15th century the area saw the founding of the Petit Ch\u00e2teau. Centuries later, in the 19th, the Grand Ch\u00e2teau came to be. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The castles share a vast piece of land surrounded by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/5-good-reasons-to-explore-le-bois-de-boulogne-in-paris\/\">lakes, ponds<\/a>, villages and formal gardens. It is French countryside at its finest and one of the best escapes out of Â鶹APP when one needs a place to calm the mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16583\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16583\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-chantilly_60_le_chateau_vue_depuis_louest.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-chantilly_60_le_chateau_vue_depuis_louest.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-chantilly_60_le_chateau_vue_depuis_louest-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-chantilly_60_le_chateau_vue_depuis_louest-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ch\u00e2teau de Chantilly &#8211; by Pierre Poschadel &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Chantilly_(60),_le_ch\u00e2teau,_vue_depuis_l%27ouest.jpg\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On the land visitors will also find Chantilly Racecourse, the Great Stables and the Cond\u00e9 Museum. On certain days there are shows and events held between the racecourse and the stables. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Cond\u00e9 Musume is an impressive attraction on its own. It happens to hold one of the largest collections of French painting after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/the-best-way-to-visit-the-louvre-museum\/\">Louvre Museum<\/a> back in Â鶹APP.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-2512170079\"><div class=\"\" style=\"text-align:center\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/recommends\/tiqets-new-campaign-domaine-de-chantilly\/\" target=\"blank\" class=\"buttongreen2022\" rel=\"noopener\">Book your Tickets to Visit Domaine de Chantilly Now<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">3. Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord near Â鶹APP<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For our next castle we come to the lands of Loire Valley, 15 km northeast of Blois, France. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord was built during the 16th century and is the largest castle in the whole valley. The castle was built 5km from the main river and boasts an impressive moat around the property that makes for a great tourist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/5-parisian-instagram-accounts-you-need-to-follow\/\">photograph<\/a> when in its presence.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16584\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16584\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chambord1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chambord1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chambord1-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chambord1-768x570.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord &#8211; by Thomas Steiner &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Chambord1.jpg\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The castle is a Renaissance- style dream. It is said that much of the influence for the aesthetic of this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/fun-facts-about-chateau-deau-in-paris\/\">castle<\/a> was taken from Leonardo da Vinci and the works he had produced across Europe. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The castle is open to visitors year round and runs off of a museum style system. I recommend using one of the audio-assistants so that you get an encompassing history of the space as you move through it. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/paris-l16\/skip-the-lines-loire-valley-castles-wine-tasting-t13987\/?partner_id=Y7FSIRA&amp;utm_medium=suppliers&amp;utm_source=marketing%40discoverwalks.com&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=blog\" data-eafl-id=\"26674\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">join a day's round trip from Â鶹APP to visit 3 Loire Valleys Castle<\/a>, first stop being <em>le Chateau de Chambord<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-2171792891\"><div class=\"\" style=\"text-align:center\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/67364\/tours\/Â鶹APP\/Loire-Valley-Castles-Tour-from-Â鶹APP-with-Chambord-Chenonceau-and-Wine-tastings\/d479-2050CL?SUBPUID=newcampaign\" target=\"blank\" class=\"buttongreen2022\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a Day Trip to Visit Cheverny<\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align:center\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/67364\/tours\/Â鶹APP\/Loire-Valley-Castles-Tour-from-Â鶹APP-with-Chambord-Chenonceau-and-Wine-tastings\/d479-2050CL?SUBPUID=newcampaign\" target=\"blank\" class=\"buttongreen2022\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a Day Trip to Visit Chateau de Chambord<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">4. Roquetaillade near Â鶹APP<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">During your time in Â鶹APP you\u2019ll likely become increasingly familiar with the Bordeaux <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/top-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-wine-in-paris\/\">wines<\/a> that the city holds so near and dear to its heart. A plate of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/where-to-eat-french-cheese-in-paris\/\">French cheese<\/a> and glass of<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>fine Bordeaux \u2014 doesn\u2019t get much more authentic than that. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Roquetaillade is the most well known castle in the Bordeaux region of France. The foundations of the castle were first laid down over 1200 years ago.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16585\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16585\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-chateau_de_roquetaillade.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-chateau_de_roquetaillade.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-chateau_de_roquetaillade-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-chateau_de_roquetaillade-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16585\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roquetaillade &#8211; by Mcdanimr &#8211; Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In the 19th century, the castle was fully renovated and then in 1956 it was made open to public viewing due to popular demand. Interestingly enough the castle is still owned by the same family who has owned it for the last 700 years \u2014 with no intent of giving it up any time soon. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Take note that Roquetaillade is only open for public viewing on Sundays between 2:30pm and 5pm. Limited little time window but a once in a lifetime experience nonetheless. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">5. Carcassonne near Â鶹APP<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You\u2019ll visit Carcassone to see both the castle (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/carcassonne-l1319\/carcassonne-castle-and-ramparts-skip-the-line-ticket-t75012\/\" data-eafl-id=\"26675\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">tickets available online<\/a>) and the town. This is a Medieval gem in the heart of France that holds history better than most vicinities of this age range. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In the early 13th century, this area played a key role in the Albigensian Crusade that took place in the Languedoc region. The town was known for being the most tolerant when it came to religious diversity in the country, and this caused it to fall under attack of the crusader army by order of the pope.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16586\" style=\"width: 913px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16586\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/carcassonne-vignes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"903\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/carcassonne-vignes.jpg 903w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/carcassonne-vignes-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/carcassonne-vignes-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/carcassonne-vignes-816x466.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16586\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carcassonne &#8211; by Greudin &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Carcassonne-vignes.jpg\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Carcassone also holds an interesting position geographically. It is the central point between France and Spain, and as a result underwent years of neglect due to the extended peace between the two countries. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It was restored and refurbished in the 19th century and is open to the public to this day. A beautiful little town at the top of a hill, resembling something out a children\u2019s fairytale book. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">6. Ch\u00e2teau de Cheverny near Â鶹APP<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While the Ch\u00e2teau de Cheverny will simply never compete with the likes of Â鶹APP or Fontainbleau, I still believe this to be one of the most overlooked and necessary castles near Â鶹APP. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The word \u2018castle\u2019 is used here loosely. The chateau is more of a grand, 17th century country mansion with exquisite grounds and attention to detail around every corner.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16587\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16587\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-cheverny_castle_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-cheverny_castle_02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-cheverny_castle_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/800px-cheverny_castle_02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16587\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ch\u00e2teau de Cheverny &#8211; by Manfred Heyde &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cheverny_Castle_02.jpg\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re a comic lover, you may recognize this building from the famous range of Tintin comics by Herg\u00e9. It is said that the artist used Ch\u00e2teau de Cheverny as a life-size inspiration to draw Marlinspike Hall. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While this castle is no showstopper, it is light, subtle and exquisite in its own way. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Small castles in France have this stigma of simply being the sensationalized mansions of the French elite \u2014 with no significant history or relevance to offer. When you consider the history of Bloise, France (where the castle is found) you\u2019ll understand why this structure is still so impressive to this day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Ch\u00e2teau de Cheverny is open for visitation year round, seven days a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-2589694808\"><div class=\"\" style=\"text-align:center\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/67364\/tours\/Â鶹APP\/Loire-Valley-Castles-Tour-from-Â鶹APP-with-Chambord-Chenonceau-and-Wine-tastings\/d479-2050CL?SUBPUID=newcampaign\" target=\"blank\" class=\"buttongreen2022\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a Day Trip to Visit Cheverny<\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align:center\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/67364\/tours\/Â鶹APP\/Loire-Valley-Castles-Tour-from-Â鶹APP-with-Chambord-Chenonceau-and-Wine-tastings\/d479-2050CL?SUBPUID=newcampaign\" target=\"blank\" class=\"buttongreen2022\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a Day Trip to Visit Chateau de Chambord<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">7. Ch\u00e2teau de Joux near Â鶹APP<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Ch\u00e2teau de Joux was first erected aback in the 11th century and was a castle made entirely out of wood; which at the time wasn\u2019t so astounding. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The design of the castle is what makes it so interesting. It is a multi-faceted space built up and around the rolling hills that make up the land mass. For this reason, there are a number of interesting grass spaces all around the exterior; some of which appear totally inaccessible or out of bounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16588\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16588\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chateau_de_joux_eingang.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chateau_de_joux_eingang.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chateau_de_joux_eingang-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chateau_de_joux_eingang-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ch\u00e2teau de Joux &#8211; by Adrian Michael &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ch\u00e2teau_de_Joux_Eingang.jpg\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Later in 1454, the wooden castle was expanded into a boarder fort and was then used as a prison throughout the 17th and 19th centuries. The castle\u2019s claim to fame being that it once held the leader of the Haitian Revolution, Toussaint Louverture, as an inmate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Considering that this revolution happens to have been the only successful salve revolt in history, the castle stays on the map in France. Today it houses a wonderful arms museum that centers around the ideals of war and the instruments that have been preserved through time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The space is only open to visitors on Mondays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">8.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>Ch\u00e2teau de la Roche Courbon near Â鶹APP<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Our next castle calls the west of France home, in a region known as Poitou-Charentes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Ch\u00e2teau de la Roche Courbon is today one of the most important, preserved medieval castles in France, however this was not always the case. The castle itself suffered rough decay and mistreatment as the centuries turned through France, with no one ever taking the time to restore it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It wasn\u2019t until the late 19th century that France identified these grounds as some of the most important to this history of the time and put some change in order.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16589\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16589\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chateau_de_la_roche-courbon_facade.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chateau_de_la_roche-courbon_facade.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chateau_de_la_roche-courbon_facade-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/chateau_de_la_roche-courbon_facade-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ch\u00e2teau de la Roche Courbon &#8211; by Groumfy69 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ch\u00e2teau_de_la_Roche-Courbon,_fa\u00e7ade.JPG\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Today, visitors to the Ch\u00e2teau de la Roche Courbon enjoy a series of curated events and activities year round. The one to attend is undoubtably the f\u00eate m\u00e9di\u00e9vale. As the name suggests, the f\u00eate m\u00e9di\u00e9vale is a festival celebrating all things Medieval; from drinks, to food and even games. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The castle is currently inhabited by the family of Paul Ch\u00e9nereau, the man who is responsible for saving the castle from its demise back in the day. Visitors are welcome to the space at set times throughout the week. There is also a museum on the property that is entirely free to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">9<\/span><span class=\"s1\">. Ch\u00e2teau des Milandes near Â鶹APP<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">South west of France, in the Dordogne area, the Ch\u00e2teau des Milandes is one of the countries best kept secrets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This is a gothic style castle and it is incredibly beautiful. The region of Dorgodne is known for being the source of honeycomb stone. The castle itself was built from this rock entirely. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The castle itself dates back to 1400, but the date that most people associate to it would be the 1940s. This was the time when the property came under ownership of the renowned dancer and singer Josephine Baker.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16590\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16590\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1024px-chateau_des_milandes_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1024px-chateau_des_milandes_2.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1024px-chateau_des_milandes_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1024px-chateau_des_milandes_2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1024px-chateau_des_milandes_2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1024px-chateau_des_milandes_2-816x612.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16590\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ch\u00e2teau des Milandes &#8211; by Koalina23 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ch\u00e2teau_des_Milandes_2.jpg\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The performer lived here with her 12 adopted children from around the world. The castle pays homage to this and upon visiting you\u2019ll learn about the life they enjoyed here as well as her role in the resistance of World War II. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While the castle is exquisite, the gardens are what you\u2019ll write home about. They are actually listed as an official historic monument in France. This is thanks to a man named Jules Vacherot who took the grounds under his wing in the 1900s. Jules Vacherot was the head gardener for the city of Â鶹APP for many years. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">10<\/span><span class=\"s1\">. Ch\u00e2teau de la Belle au Bois Dormant near Â鶹APP<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Depending on the age of your travel companions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/the-best-way-to-visit-disneyland-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a day trip from Â鶹APP<\/a> into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/paris-c66746\/disneyland-paris-skip-the-line-seasonal-offer-p975464?partner=discoverwalks\" data-eafl-id=\"12428\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Disneyland<\/a> may be one the itinerary. While you\u2019re here, why not explore probably the most overlooked castle in all the land?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Sleeping Beauty\u2019s castle can be found right at the bottom of Main Road once inside of the park. Regardless of its intention, it is a wonder to behold and an impressive structure reaching a height of 167ft.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16591\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16591\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/n018002_2050jan01_sleeping-beauty-castle_16-9_tcm808-159159-640x360.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/n018002_2050jan01_sleeping-beauty-castle_16-9_tcm808-159159-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/n018002_2050jan01_sleeping-beauty-castle_16-9_tcm808-159159-640x360-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ch\u00e2teau de la Belle au Bois Dormant &#8211; by Disneyland Â鶹APP &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneylandparis.com\/fr-fr\/attractions\/parc-disneyland\/le-chateau-de-la-belle-au-bois-dormant\/\"> Sourced from their website<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This is the only castle in the park to feature a full dungeon space as well as stained glass windows. As you walk through the space, make your way up to the balcony terrace where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the rest of the park and the landscape adjacent to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-3481404179\"><div class=\"\" style=\"text-align:center\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/recommends\/gyg-new-campaign-disneyland\/\" target=\"blank\" class=\"buttongreen2022\" rel=\"noopener\">Book your Disneyland Tickets<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What\u2019s Â鶹APP without a bit of a fairytale ending, right? <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-2078635387\" class=\"disco-amazon-box-2024 disco-entity-placement\"><div style=\"width: 100%; border: 2px solid lightgray; padding: 3% 6% 3% 3%; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Planning a trip to Â鶹APP ? 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