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Castles in France – 190 amazing Castles, Chateaux and Palaces to visit in France
France · by Martin Pancurak · Updated on March 12, 2019 - 2,775 views
161. Château de Serrant
Château de Serrant has many antique furniture pieces, paintings and other things that you can see as you tour its expansive interior. The library in this castle has over 11,000 books. There is also a dining room and numerous kitchens. The landscape outside of the castle is just as impressive.
Serrant, Castles in France by Moto Itinerari
162. Citadelle de Sisteron
Citadelle de Sisteron was constructed in the 11th century and was remodelled nearly two hundred years later. It is positioned in the middle of the Mediterranean and the Alps. From this structure, you will have an excellent view of the nearby mountains as well as all of the homes that make up the town below.
Sisteron, Castles in France by MIKELANGE / pixabay
163. Château de Sully-sur-Loire
Château de Sully-sur-Loire is a classic medieval fortress that was built back in the 1300s, and those who come to visit can stroll through the forested park in this area. There is a medieval-themed festival that is held in this region each year that you should try to catch as well.
Sully sur Loire, Castles in France by Bischoff49 / pixabay
164. Château de Suscinio
Château de Suscinio was built as a fortress in the 13th century, inhabited by many Dukes over the years. Eventually, the structure was abandoned when it fell into a severe state of disrepair. It was restored in the 1960s with many improvements made to the overall structure. It still has all six of its towers as well as an interior courtyard.
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165. Château de Tanlay
Château de Tanlay was built in the 1500s and has been owned by the descendants of the Admiral de Coligny for many years now. It is located in a beautiful park with flower-lined paths. You can only explore this castle with a guide, and tours are available Monday through Sunday.
Tanlay, Castles in France by luctheo / pixabay
166. Château de Thoury
Construction on Château de Thoury started in the 12th century and stretched on all the way to the 1500s. It was restored in the 1300s and has retained much of its beauty this day. There is a hunting-themed museum here as well as a vaulted cellar. This is a great place to visit for all history buffs.
Thoury, Castles in France by Eddie bernard [CC BY-SA 3.0], from Wikimedia Commons
167. Château de Touffou
Touffou overlooks the Vienne River, and its elegant architecture is quite spectacular. The garden just outside of the structure is definitely worth taking a close look at. There are many different bedrooms, each of which features antique furniture pieces that are incredibly unique. It is a wonderful historic attraction for everyone.
Touffou, Castles in France by Daniel Jolivet
168. Château de Tournoël
Château de Tournoël has a medieval architecture that dates back to the 12th century. It has been attacked numerous times with multiple reconstructions. When you tour this castle you will see the chapel, kitchens, guardroom, gardens and apartments. The keep of this castle is the perfect place to look out over the mountains.
Tournoel, Castles in France by Matthieu Perona [CC BY 3.0], from Wikimedia Commons
169. Château de Tournon
Tournon-sur-Rhone is a very small town with a castle that was built in the 10th century. Additional sections have been put on to this structure over the years up until the 16th century. You can walk through all of the furnished rooms to admire its incredible elegance. There is a huge collection of historical items spread throughout the castle.
Tournon-sur-Rhone, Castles in France by Barry Marsh
170. Château du Touvet
Château du Touvet was built in the 13th century and has lush gardens that were first planted in the 1700s. Its interior is very impressive with all sorts of historic antique furniture and classic paintings. It once served as a protective structure from enemy forces, but it is now a beautiful historic landmark.
Touvet, Castles in France by cmorin02 / pixabay
171. Château d'Urtubie
Château d'Urtubie can be found in Urrugne, and it is a 14th-century structure that is filled with antique furniture and beautiful artwork from centuries ago. The six-hectare park that surrounds this castle makes for a beautiful landscape that you can enjoy before going in. There is also a chapel from the 1600s that you must visit.
Urtubie, Castles in France by Eneko Bidegain
172. Château d'Ussé
Château d'Ussé is a gorgeous 15th-century castle with numerous fortified towers and a gothic architecture that will be sure to take your breath away. The Renaissance period chapel is quite remarkable, as are the nearby gardens. There are tours through this castle that will allow you to see all that it has to offer.
Usse, Castles in France by Elliott Brown
173. Le Duché d'Uzès
The castle in the small town of Uzès has a long and fascinating history that you will be able to hear about when taking the guided tour. It has some amazingly beautiful stained glass windows as well as an incredible view of the city centre. There is also the King's Tower, which is another incredible historic landmark in the area.
Uzes, Castles in France by Fen Labalme
174. Val Castle
Val Castle's medieval architecture gives it a majestic look that is the very definition of beauty. This historic landmark includes a Gothic-style chapel and six different towers that you can explore. There are audio guides as well as guided tours that you can take with someone who is very knowledgeable about this monument.
Val, Castles in France by Alpha du centaure
175. Château de Valençay
Château de Valençay was once the residence of princes and other royalty. It has been meticulously preserved throughout the years, and it's one of the most beautiful historical landmarks in France. The Italian arcaded gallery and domed roofs of this palace make it truly special and a remarkable place overall.
Valencay, Castles in France by Anna & Michal
176. Château de Vaux le Vicomte
This 17th-century structure is located in Maincy, which is a small village in the hills. Each of the rooms in this palace is decorated with beautiful antique pieces from the 17th and 18th centuries. You should take a stroll through the formal gardens outside to see the rare and exotic flora.
Vaux le Vicomte, Castles in France by Guillaume Speurt
177. Château de Vayres
Château de Vayres was once where King Henry IV resided, and it looks out over the Dordogne. There are some beautiful formal gardens that have a variety of flowers that are native to the area. With all of the different attractions in this area, you should really consider visiting.
Vayres, Castles in France by Tony Hisgett
178. Château de Vendeuvre
The exterior of this castle has an impressively detailed architecture with a fully furnished interior. The garden outside includes a water fountain and some wonderful landscaping. It was built in the 18th century and certain details of its design come from other castles in the region.
Vendeuvre, Castles in France by isamiga76
179. Château de Ventadour
This medieval fortress was first built in the 12th century, though construction didn't finish until nearly 100 years later. It overlooks the Soudeillette valley. Those who look down from on top will witness a truly spectacular landscape beneath. The ruins of this fortress may be crude, but they are breathtaking nonetheless.
Ventadour, Castles in France by Babsy [GFDL or CC BY 3.0], from Wikimedia Commons
180. Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles was constructed in the early 1600s, and it is one of the most visited attractions in the entire country. There are 700 different rooms in total and over 2,000 windows. The Marble Courtyard is a very impressive aspect of this building, but you don't want to miss any of it when visiting.
Versailles, Castles in France by AdamKinnwall / pixabay
181. Château de Villandraut
Château de Villandraut dates back to the 14th century, and it is known for its tall round towers and unique architecture. Over the years it has been reduced to ruins, but it is still an interesting place to visit for those who love history. You can get a guided tour of the entire area any day of the week.
Villandraut, Castles in France by Henry SALOMÉ [GFDL or CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
182. Château de Villandry
The longest French river Loire has played a significant role in the history of the country. In a wide valley many strongholds and chateaux that served the rulers were built all around, and today they welcome thousands of visitors a year.
When you find yourself somewhere around the city of Tours, pay a visit to Château de Villandry, the last of the great chateaux built in the Loire Valley during the Renaissance period.
Château de Villandry, Castles in France by Daniel Jolivet
183. Château de Villemonteix
This castle has been around since the 1400s and is still a place of residence. It features a number of old but beautiful tapestries, paintings and wood pieces from many different artists. When you come here you can learn about each of these items from a tour guide.
Villemonteix, Castles in France by 09claude
184. Château de Vincennes
A hunting lodge was built in the Vincennes forest by the Capet dynasty back in the 12th century. During the centuries the lodge has been rebuilt several times from lodge to keep around which was later added the massive walls with 9 towers. Napoleon modified the fortification towers to fit the place for the use of modern artillery in 1808. You can now visit this symbol of the modern French state. It's open everyday and the basic admission is 9,-EUR.
Château de Vincennes, Castles in France by David Baron
185. Château de Fougères
The Château de Fougères is located in the small town of Fougères in northwestern France. The castle is located in the center of the town and is surrounded by a water moat. Occupiing an area of two hectares it is one of the largest French castles. Castle is accessible to tourists.
Château de Fougères, Castles in France by Daniel Jolivet
186. Ouvrage La Ferté
This fortress is relatively new, built in 1935 with a monument added in 1949 to honour the dead from the German attack in 1940. Those who are interested in World War II history will find this historic site to be particularly fascinating. You can get a guided tour from April until November.
Villy-La Ferte Fort, Castles in France by Adri08 [CC BY-SA 3.0], from Wikimedia Commons
187. Château de Virieu
Construction on this castle started back in the 11th century, though it had some major work done to it in the mid-1700s. Cannons were added in the 17th century to make it even more secure. When you tour this structure you will see the Great Hall, White Bedroom, and all of the other amazing places this castle has to offer.
Virieu, Castles in France by Acamay [CC BY-SA 3.0], from Wikimedia Commons
188. Château de Vizille
Château de Vizille was constructed in the 1600s at the request of the leader of the French military at the time. There is now a museum inside with numerous historic objects that tell a fascinating story about French history. It is situated on an expansive park with all sorts of wildlife as well as a lake.
Vizille, Castles in France by Frédérique Voisin-Demery
189. Château de Vogue
Château de Vogue sits atop a hill overlooking a small but idyllic town. Standing in front of this castle, you can look over almost the entire Ardeche Valley. It is a truly amazing landscape, but the interior of the castle is the real attraction. There are numerous art exhibitions inside all year round.
Vogue, Castles in France by J.C.Koenig
190. Château de Foix
Château de Foix is the heart of the small town in which it resides. It dates back to 987, and it was made the capital of County of Foix back in 1034. Since the early 1900s, it has been a museum with numerous archaeological objects and exhibits that have fascinating stories behind them.
Foix, Castles in France by Jorge Franganillo
Well, long enough? 🙂 There are a lot more great chateaux worth visiting in France, this is just a modest selection of the best castles in France! If you know about some more that should not miss on the list, please let us know below in the comments and we will be glad to add them on the list as well!
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"When factories work overtime for 2 to 4 hours - Does it cost to company? Or factory gains benefit from working over time? To be more specific: Whether cost per piece (labor cost + overhead cost) will increase or reduce when a factory work overtime?
I am sharing view points of 4 experts who participated in this discussion. They have also mentioned alternatives other than doing Overtime. Read on. If you have a different view or agree with one of them, don't hesitate to share yours with us.
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"What I feel is company does overtime only when they know that the shipment will not be on time if they do not work extra hours.
So if company does not do overtime and saves labor cost and other costs associated then it will lose on the shipment date and due to the delay the consignment might get canceled! So better they invest in overtimes than the consignment being rejected!!"
"In my understanding is how you plan your overtime (OT). If factory capacity is less and you are over booked then by working 2 hours overtime will increase factory output by 25%, with same workforce and space. Only wage bill, electricity bill will increase other all factors remain unchanged. Also due to extra overtime workers will make more money and they will be motivated but when you plan OT due to poor efficiency then it is a loss."
1. The planning of OT should be done at the starting of the month based on the orders and capacity.
3. If it is less than 20% we need to start of Kaizen (IE projects) to reduce the OT by improving methods & reduce cycle time of some critical process. if that is not possible we try to staff extra persons on monthly basis."
"Overtime is an unnecessary evil which should be avoided at all cost. When a factory or unit works overtime it increases the unit cost as overtime is paid at 1.5 hours rate. What it means is that for an operator who is paid at the rate of $1.12 normal rate will get overtime rate of $1.73 which will directly increase to the direct labor cost of the garment. Overtime will not increase the Direct and indirect overheads of the company but has a direct effect of increasing the general cost that deals with operator welfare and factory costs like electricity, Food for the factory, Water and so forth.
I would suggest that if you have more orders than capacity it is always good to increase capacity by paying more incentives as this does not increase the day to day cost of running the factory."
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Jo was fifteen when a teacher told her that she wouldn't make anything out of her life (Jo had dyslexia, a largely misunderstood condition at the time). She dropped out of school, but was determined to prove the teacher wrong.
Today, Jo Malone is the name behind a fragrance empire. The British perfumer and entrepreneur launched Jo Malone London from her kitchen table and sold it to Estee Lauder for millions. I recently met Jo Malone at a book festival in Dubai, where we both were invited to speak. As we sat on cushions in the desert enjoying a traditional Arabic feast, Malone expanded on the story that she wrote in her autobiography, Jo Malone: My Story.
Finding and following a passion, she said, is critical to success as an entrepreneur or leader. "You might leave your passion, but it doesn't leave you." At an early age Malone discovered that she had an acute sense of smell while helping her mother mix creams and fragrances for a skincare clinic. Malone couldn't read the labels on the jars, but memorized every ingredient by smell.
Malone launched her own fragrance brand in 1988. She began combining ingredients at her kitchen table with four plastic jugs and two saucepans. She started with twelve clients who bought her homemade skin creams. A scent she invented called Lime Basil & Mandarin put her on the map. "Fragrance not only flooded me with ideas but it made me feel complete, fueling an almost obsessive drive of creativity," Malone writes in her book. "I see smells in colors and memories, and I hear tunes when conjuring a scent."
When I met Malone, she was no longer associated with the very brand that carries her name. Malone had parted ways with Lauder in 2006 and signed an exit agreement that barred her from the fragrance industry for five years. She soon realized she had made a mistake because "the hunger and spirit" never left her.
In 2011, Malone launched a new brand that sells fragrances in store and online: Jo Loves. Although she was more than 20 years removed from mixing fragrances in her kitchen, she found herself back in a kitchen, doing what she loved — mixing and matching scents to capture the emotions she feels. Malone re-trained herself. "I'd sit for hours with fragrance sticks — one in my left hand, one in my right — wafting them beneath my nose, seeing what the combinations would trigger."
The secret to success and the secret to reinvention in the second chapter of one's life is to stay true to the path that your heart puts you on. Malone writes, "I may no longer own my old brand but I remained Jo Malone, the person; that's who I am, a creator of fragrance…trust in the one thing you're good at."
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I work in a wine bar/restaurant that in addition to regular tables has several couches with coffee tables. People eat off the coffee tables all the time. People also put their feet on them all the time. When the weather is nice, people wearing flip-flops often kick off their shoes and put their BARE FEET on the tables or the couches. How does anyone find this acceptable? People are usually embarrassed and sometimes confrontational when asked to take their feet off the tables, but come on, this is a restaurant. People should know better. Thoughts?
I have lots of thoughts, but they aren't pretty. While I love apricot or strawberry jam, I don't find toe jam nearly as appealing. I, too, am appalled when I see diners leave their shoes on the floor and curl their feet under them while eating dinner and drinking wine.
Restaurants are supposed to be relaxing, but some people forget they're in a public place. I don't find it acceptable, and I don't think the violators would either if they stopped to think about it.
Good manners shouldn't be considered obsolete; they are designed to help people get along and take care of one another. Most "rules" are logical and make sense. Placing bare feet or even shoed feet on the table is not only in poor taste, but it's unhealthy.
Next time bring the offenders a bottle of Purell and ask them if they'd care to sanitize their feet.
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