Produits signés Michelin et Bibendum.
From the humblest manor house to the royal palace, castles illustrate every style and every era. They embody a past grandeur and bear witness to France’s history and art of living.
With this book, travel through time among the castles of France and discover :
– A selection of 150 exceptional châteaux, palaces and manor houses, divided by region
– Michelin Green Guide star rating (1, 2 or 3 stars)
– For each château: the must-sees, the history of the monument, anecdotes and maps.
– A pictorial and chronological guide to the architectural period
– Balustrade, curtain wall, machicolation… a glossary of terms to help you understand castle architecture.
– Unpublished portraits of owners: the de Vogüé family; Henri and Pierre de Colbert; Jean-Louis Charon…
Visit exceptional places to discover France!
Format : 18 x 24 cm
French edition
Printed in Bosnia Herzégovina on paper from well-managed forests.