Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Refurbished Le Chateau At Ridgefield Border Will Reopen For Private Affairs | Ridgefield Daily Voice
SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. — A South Salem landmark near the Ridgefield border that operated as a popular French restaurant and event venue for decades will be reopening later this year under its new owner Elegant Banquets LLC of Brookfield, Conn. The company is currently renovating and expanding the property, with the reopening set for the … Continue reading
Le Chateau In South Salem, NY To Reopen In Fall 2017 After $10M Renovation & Expansion
Elegant Banquets will invest more than $10M in a comprehensive facility update and expansion befitting the property’s grand legacy. The venue’s lobby and cocktail spaces will preserve the history of the mansion, with every antique detail and surface inspected and refreshed. To inject a modern New York sensibility to the property, Elegant Banquets has enlisted … Continue reading
Charlotte-area photographer captures mystery couple’s special moment at Biltmore | WSOC-TV
Updated: Jan 4, 2017 – 12:54 PM A couple’s special moment was captured by a Charlotte-area photographer at the Biltmore this holiday season. (Photo credit: Ann Larsen) ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The holiday season is a popular time of the year to get engaged and what better place to do so than the Biltmore Estate in … Continue reading
Cuomo Signs Bills, More Westchester Villages, Towns Can Collect ‘Bed Tax’ – White Plains, NY Patch
There’s good news for municipal coffers in several towns and villages in the Hudson Valley. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed eight pieces of legislation that will allow some towns and villages in Westchester and Orange counties to collect an extra tax on hotel rooms. The deal comes with lawmakers’ assurances to seek a plan to address … Continue reading
Silves castle walls to be repaired – The Portugal News
Silves castle walls to be repaired in News · 04-01-2017 07:32:00 · 0 Comments The walls of Silves castle, in the Algarve city of Silves, are to be repaired to a cost of €1.5 million. Stretches of the castle walls, some of which face onto public roads, are severely degraded and reportedly at risk … Continue reading
Queen Silvia says Drottningholm Palace haunted by “friendly ghosts” – Royal Central
In a documentary by SVT, Queen Silvia of Sweden has said that she believes her home of Drottningholm Palace is haunted by “friendly ghosts.” Drottningholm Palace, Sweden. Photo: Hasse Wester, The Royal Court, Sweden While these ghosts may not be Casper seen in films, Her Majesty explained that they make a person feel as though … Continue reading
Himachal Government To Acquire Bantony Castle For Rs 27.8 Crore | Hill Post
Shimla: The Himachal Government today announced a decision to acquire the entire Bantony Castle estate, a heritage property near The Mall here for a payment of Rs. 27.84 crore from private owners. Speaking to reporters after presiding over the cabinet meeting where the decision was taken, chief minister Virbhadra Singh said, “the old Bantony castle … Continue reading
Hundreds brave weather in Chirk Castle 10k run « Shropshire Star
PUBLISHED: January 4, 2017 10:48 LAST UPDATED: January 4, 2017 10:48 Hundreds brave weather in Chirk Castle 10k run They braved wind, rain and almost freezing temperatures to run or marshal at the monthly 10k run around Chirk Castle. The National Trust fun run was one of many held across the region on New Year’s Day … Continue reading
Five Places Near Barcelona That Will Blow Your Mind | The Huffington Post
Barcelona is an incredible city. From the hipster neighbourhoods and the graffiti walls of El Carmel to Gaudi’s distinctive architecture and the beautiful beaches of Barceloneta, this cosmopolitan capital is bursting with things to see and do. Without a doubt, it’s got something for everyone. And you won’t have to go far to find your … Continue reading
Bantony castle to be acquired by the Government: CM | Himvani News
Featured Bantony castle to be acquired by the Government: CM By M L Verma • January 4, 2017 The Cabinet in its meeting held today took a historical decision to acquire the entire land of Bantony Castle, near Kali Bari Shimla by accepting the recommendations of negotiation committee. It also approved the payment of … Continue reading