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VERSAILLES, France — The original plans for Versailles — the magnificent 17th-century palace situated about 12 miles southwest of Paris — included a waterfall in the garden. But merely building the Grand Canal that runs through the grounds proved to be a major feat of engineering. To create a cascade proved impossible.
Now, more than 300 years after Louis XIV (the Sun King) transformed his father’s hunting lodge into a glorious symbol of French power, artist Olafur Eliasson – famed f… (View original article)
Our comprehensive guide on where to stay, party, eat sip and unwind this summer in the Côte d’Azur:
WHERE TO STAY
CHÂTEAU DE LA MESSARDIÈRE
The 19th Century Château de la Messardière is one of the area’s hottest luxury hotels, sitting on 25 acres of lush gardens and complete with views of the Pampelonne Bay of Saint-Tropez, first-class amenities, five-star dining and rich culture. The French palace boasts an impressive art gallery with pieces from both international ar… (View original article)
The Becov castle in Becov nad Teplou village, Western Bohemia. — AFP picBECOV NAD TEPLOU (Czech Republic), June 12 — It reads like a thriller.
Czech aristocrats with Nazi links hastily flee their castle in the final days of World War II, first hiding their treasures including an extraordinary stash of 19th-century wines.
Four decades on, communist secret police in a state hungry for cash act on a tip-off and find a priceless reliquary buried in the castle’s… (View original article)
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10:29 EST, 13 June 2016
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01:50 EST, 14 June 2016
A series of photographs taken by a youth worker from Austria reveal the abandoned yet extravagant homes that once belonged to Europe’s wealthy and powerful families.
Stefan Baumann, 34, travelled to places including France and Italy and said he aimed to ‘give an insight into what would have been noble and powerful lives’.
‘I always keep the location top-secret as I want these places to be p… (View original article)
A rare opportunity to view the interior of an 18th century mansion will be offered during a guided walk in Sandy.
Sandy Town Council’s next organised walk will visit Sandye Place on Wednesday, July 6, formerly a manor house and now an academy.
The red brick house dates from the 1750’s and during the tour you can see the remaining parts of the original medieval stone house.
There will be a chance to look around the interior with its panelled rooms, includ… (View original article)
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Since splitting from Oasis – and his brother – back in 2009 Noel has gone on to forge a successful solo career with his High Flying Birds, but one decision which has proven rather costly was his venture into the property market.
The rock n’ roll star, 48, bought this end-of-terrace house in London’s Little Venice in 2010 with his second wife Sara MacDonald and two children, Donovan and Sunny,
Situated on the banks of Regent’s Canal, he lives there with two sons, Donovan and S… (View original article)
Mansion house Plas Glynllifon will be transformed into a luxury hotel and spa under plans from the new owners – with the historic name retained.
The 102-room mansion near Caernarfon – original seat of Lord Newborough – was bought earlier this year.
Now more details have emerged about the ambitious and exciting plans for the property.
It has also been confirmed the Plas Glynllifon name will remain after a row broke out last year when a previous bidder suggested a name… (View original article)
SELLER: David Arquette LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA PRICE: $8,495,000 SIZE: 9,708 square feet, 7 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half bathrooms
YOUR MAMA’S NOTES: An historic mansion in the historically wealthy Windsor Square area of Los Angeles that’s owned, so swear several of our better connected informants including the inestimable Lucy Spillerguts, by actor/producer and former professional wrestler David Arquette has come up for sale with an asking price of $8,495,000. Mister Arquette, who … (View original article)
