CHÂTEAUX 2019 THE GUIDE


“IF YOU GO WEAK AT THE KNEES OVER RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE, TAKE A TOUR AROUND THE LOIRE VALLEY”


house on June 16,


commemorating 500 years since the Queen’s birth. www.chenonceau.com


Château de Hautefort (Dordogne)


Ancient legend tells of 1,001 castles in the Dordogne. If it’s to be believed (and our château- loving hearts do believe, of course), then surely Hautefort is the ‘one’ standing out against its 1,000 peers. A listed historical monument presiding over the Auvézère valley, this


prestigious pile is known for its medley of architecture, having been turned from a fortress into a sumptuous residence in the 1600s, and featuring a collection of 17th- and 18th-century furniture, as well as a 19th- century French garden, courtesy of the Comte de Choulot. Explore the castle and grounds for yourself, join a guided tour or visit on a balmy summer night for the chance to discover Hautefort by moonlight and meet none other than Catherine de Hautefort – ❯❯


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