Skip the lines in Paris and visit these picturesque towns and villages, where the crowds are fewer and the pace is slower.

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 ...

This aerial photograph taken on March 27, 2024 shows the Chateau de Montsegur, a 13th century mountain-top castle in the Ariege department of southwestern France. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP) You have ...

France has more than 45,000 châteaux around the country, from 9th-century palaces to 21st-century castles that were built for a number of reasons. Of all these properties, primarily built to fortify ...

Castles, with their mix of history, glamour and culture, can be a highlight of any European vacation. But take heed, young families! Trips to castles might sound inherently kid-friendly, especially ...

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 ...

Struggling for a last-minute holiday season gift idea for the person who has everything except their own ancient castle in France? Well for just $55, you can now buy them one. OK, not quite the whole ...

Construction is afoot at Guédelon castle, in France's northern Burgundy region, where builders and crafts people are using tools and methods from the Middle Ages. (Cristina Baussan for NPR) NORTHERN ...