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 has over 50,000 magnificent castles with imposing architecture and breathtaking settings that offer a glimpse into a world of kings, queens and legends.

I have a favorite place in the valley, a Renaissance castle turned hotel called Le Prieuré. Just west of Saumur, it occupies a central position, making it a fine home base for a Loire holiday.

HIMEJI CASTLE - JAPAN Located in the coastal city of Himeji, this castle is one of the best examples of traditional Japanese castle architecture. It is also ...

If you're in France and want to escape the hustle and bustle of Paris with a day trip or two, there's no better place to go than the Loire Valley, the castle capital of France. That's right ...

Killyleagh Castle is the oldest inhabited castle in Ireland. Following the architectural style of a Loire Valley chateau, the castle has been in the hands of the Hamilton Family since the early ...