Castles aren’t just relics of medieval warfare or backdrops for fantasy novels. They’re living monuments to ambition, power, ...

France is known for its grand, palatial châteaux, but the country also boasts a collection of incredible ruined castles that transport visitors back to the medieval era. These castles, with their ...

A vacation in Europe might include visiting a medieval castle. In a forest in Burgundy, France, you can actually step into the past to discover the secrets of building one. In a forest in Burgundy, ...

The 13th century fortress, the Château de Vibrac, which sits in the Grand Cognac Region, is in state of disrepair. Non profit association Adopte un château and heritage preservation start-up ...

Archaeologists had known for years that a hotel in Vannes, France, was built on the site of a medieval castle. The 18th century mansion-turned-hotel even named itself after the castle: the Château de ...

Get to know Annecy, an enchanting French town framed by the Alps with a medieval, canal-filled village and a glittering lake.

NORTHERN BURGUNDY, France — Deep in a forest of France's Burgundy region, a group of enthusiasts is building a medieval castle the old-fashioned way — that is, with tools and methods from the late ...

Archaeologists in Vannes unearthed the ruins of an elaborate castle and moat built in the 1380s by a duke and later abandoned, photos show. Photo from Emmanuelle Collado and Inrap Archaeologists had ...