Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
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Versailles: A new horizon for the Sun King’s lavish home | www.myajc.com
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 … Continue reading
What’s Haute: Heat Up Your Summer in Saint-Tropez
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 … Continue reading
Secret 19th-century fine wine turns up at Czech castle | Eat/Drink | Malay Mail Online
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 … Continue reading
Haunting photos from crumbling chateaus to elegant villas captured by Stefan Baumann | Daily Mail Online
Published: 10:29 EST, 13 June 2016 | Updated: 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 … Continue reading
Rare chance to peek inside 18th century mansion – Biggleswade Today
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 … Continue reading
Clinton Hill Brooklyn: Clinton Avenue’s Amazing Mansions | Brownstoner
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Noel Gallagher’s £11.5m mansion is up for sale – Manchester Evening News
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 … Continue reading
Plas Glynllifon to be transformed into luxury hotel and spa…and historic name will remain – Daily Post
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 … Continue reading
David Arquette Lists Historic O’Melveny House in L.A.’s Windsor Square
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 … Continue reading