Posts Tagged ‘chateau’

Da Vinci Designed a Double Helix Staircase at the Château de Chambord

One of the most impressive architectural features of the French Renaissance castle of Château de Chambord is its famous double helix staircase. The design of this element is popularly attributed to the renowned Italian Renaissance polymath, Leonardo da Vinci. The Château de Chambord is a castle located in the Loire Valley, in the French department of […]

Bissingen-Nippenburg Chateau: Serbia’s Haunted Austro-Hungarian Estate

Serbia’s north – the dazzling Vojvodina region – is home to many charming and captivating chateaus, all of which are a testament to the rich history of this nation. The Bissingen-Nippenburg Chateau, located in the small hamlet of Vlaykovats (Vlajkovac), is one of the iconic remnants of Vojvodina’s Austro-Hungarian past. This is truly a fairytale […]

Château Pétrus: does a case of top-notch Bordeaux really taste different after being in Space?

Viticulture in Bordeaux has been the focus of the region’s agriculture for centuries, and producers know very well how climate, altitude, aspect and other significant factors affect the character of the wines they sell. Moreover, winemakers have spent infinite time and money analysing techniques to find the perfect expression of their grapes in a glass. […]

Saving the Forgotten Castle of Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers

There are castles and then there are chateau castles and France is the winner in this category. The Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers is a castle located in the west-central part of France. The castle was originally built during the Middle Ages and changed hands a number of times during its long and colorful history. A […]

Chateau occupation: How settlers’ red wines are blurring the Green Line

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The Underground Mysteries of Château de Brézé

Pretty and charming on the outside, but deeply enigmatic and ancient down below: Château de Brézé is a place of many mysteries. Located in the scenic Loire Valley in France, this castle and the entire region boast a long and exciting history that spans many centuries. France itself has a rich medieval heritage , and […]

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