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In Castles/ England/ Real History
Imagine if the Lost Richmond Palace Was Still Standing Today…
Situated in South West London in a borough which was once a town in its own right, Richmond is a beautiful area characterised by…
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In Castles/ Netherlands
Kasteel Duivenvoorde: An Easy Day Trip from The Hague or Leiden
Deep in the heart of the Dutch countryside, in a place surrounded by sheep and flat farmland, the Kasteel Duivenvoorde is all brick splendor,…
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In Castles/ France
Chateau de Chambord: Likely Inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci Himself…
Very few places in the world boast the title of ‘likely influenced by Leonardo da Vinci himself‘. And yet, this is exactly the case should you…
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In Castles/ Germany
Kaiserpfalz Kaiserswerth: A 12th-Century Castle in Düsseldorf
On the fringes of the city, in an area often overlooked by tourists in favour of iconic Düsseldorf sights such as the Altstadt (often…
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In Castles/ Cornwall
Best Castles in Cornwall: Fortresses, Medieval Ruins & Legends
Cornwall is full of mystery, legend, and is surrounded by the sea. This heady combination comes together in the form of oodles of history,…
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In Castles/ France
Château de Vaux le Vicomte & Blandy les Tours Day Trip from Paris
Before there was the Sun King’s Palace of Versailles, there was the magnificent mansion of Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte. A property so lavish,…
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In Castles/ Poland/ UNESCO
Malbork Castle, a Glimpse of the Largest Castle in the World in Poland!
When I first discovered that the largest castle in the world, Malbork Castle, was just a short train ride away from the city of…
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In Castles/ Paris/ Untold Stories
Parc de Saint-Cloud: A Parisian Park & Forgotten Château on the Fringes of Paris
Far away from the glittering lights of Paris (okay, not that far, you can still see the Eiffel Tower!), you’ll find a green park…
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In Castles/ Paris
IN SEARH OF HIDDEN HISTORY IN MONTMARTRE: CHÂTEAU DES LYS
Head away from the metro station of Anvers. Walk up and past the steps leading to the Sacré-Coeur. Avoid the crowds of Place du…
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In Castles/ Europe
Castles in Europe that are Straight out of a Storybook
From romantic ruins to Renaissance architecture, and from medieval fortresses to gothic palaces, there is no shortage of impressive (and often magical) castles dotted…
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In Castles/ Devon
BEST CASTLES IN DEVON: A SELECTION OF MEDIEVAL, MAGICAL & ROYAL RESIDENCES
From the medieval to the magical, and from the royal residence to the last castle built in England, Devon has a huge range of…
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In Castles/ Obscure Paris/ Paris/ Untold Stories
CHÂTEAU DE LA REINE BLANCHE: VISITING THE GOBELIN’S FAMILY MANSION IN PARIS
For those who are interested in interior design- and more specifically wall hangings- the Gobelins family and factory will need no introduction. However, if you’re…
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