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Muiderslot by Utrecht

• 31 July 2018 - Muiden, Netherlands
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Muiden Castle by Utrecht

• 31 July 2018 - Muiden, Netherlands
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Totnes Castle by Beausoleil

A little hard to find because it hides behind all the village stores. If you look up when crossing a side street, you will see it looming above. We had to stop and ask directions to find the entrance. It's an English Heritage site so if you're a member, entrance is free.

• 15 May 2018 - South Hams District, United Kingdom
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Totnes Castle by Beausoleil

A little hard to find because it hides behind all the village stores. If you look up when crossing a side street, you will see it looming above. We had to stop and ask directions to find the entrance. It's an English Heritage site so if you're a member, entrance is free.

• 15 May 2018 - South Hams District, United Kingdom
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Palace House in Beaulieu by Beausoleil

Beaulieu is a beautiful village located in the New Forest. Both Palace House and the British National Motor Museum are there and easy to find. There is also an Abbey that we never did find.

• 4 May 2018 - New Forest District, United Kingdom
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Old Sarum, castle ruins by Beausoleil

The castle at Old Sarum was built around 1070 by William the Conqueror. It is in ruins today but much of the iron age earthworks are intact and the views from the top are incredible.

• 4 May 2018 - Salisbury District, United Kingdom
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Ruins at Old Sarum near Salisbury by Beausoleil

The castle at Old Sarum was built around 1070 by William the Conqueror. It is in ruins today but much of the iron age earthworks are intact and the views from the top are incredible.

• 4 May 2018 - Salisbury District, United Kingdom
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Ruins at Old Sarum near Salisbury by Beausoleil

The castle at Old Sarum was built around 1070 by William the Conqueror. It is in ruins today but much of the iron age earthworks are intact and the views from the top are incredible.

• 4 May 2018 - Salisbury District, United Kingdom
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From the Entrance to Old Sarum. by Beausoleil

The castle at Old Sarum was built around 1070 by William the Conqueror. It is in ruins today but much of the iron age earthworks are intact and the views from the top are incredible. This would have been the drawbridge and you can see paradivers in the distance.

• 4 May 2018 - Salisbury District, United Kingdom
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View from Old Sarum by Beausoleil

The castle at Old Sarum was built around 1070 by William the Conqueror. It is in ruins today but much of the iron age earthworks are intact and the views from the top are incredible.

• 4 May 2018 - Salisbury District, United Kingdom
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Alden Biesen by Utrecht

• 14 March 2018 - Bilzen, Belgium
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Alden Biesen by Utrecht

• 14 March 2018 - Bilzen, Belgium
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Watercastle Pietersheim by Utrecht

• 11 March 2018 - Lanaken, Belgium
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Steps up to the Château in Montrichard by Beausoleil

You never hear about Montrichard but they have a château ruin with a raptor show, several historic buildings, a couple good restaurants, are on the river with great views and a beach. It's a very friendly town and has a terrific market on Friday morning.

• 3 October 2017 - Montrichard, France
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Crossing into Montrichard with its Castle by Beausoleil

As you cross the river Cher, you face the Château de Montrichard which is an imposing ruin directly above the roadway. In season, they have a raptor show but we've never managed to be there for it.

• 3 October 2017 - Montrichard, France
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Kitchen at Château de Beauregard by Beausoleil

The Château de Beauregard is a Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley of France and is slightly north of the village of Cellettes. The ruins of a chapel, prior to the fifteenth century, are still visible in the park and have stone carvings of the shell of the pilgrims going to Saint Jacques de Compostela in Spain. The most impressive part of the castle is the Gallery of Portraits where the walls are decorated with 327 portraits of famous people who lived between 1328 (date of the beginning of the reign of Philippe VI of France) and 1643 (death of Louis XIII). The floor is decorated with 5500 Delft tiles so you can look up or down and be impressed. The ceiling is also brilliantly decorated with the use of lapis lazuli paint for the blue. At the time it was done, the lapis lazuli cost more than gold so it is a very expensive ceiling. The gardens are extensive and themed. The outstanding feature (to us) was the 14th century chapel which was located on the route of St Jacques de Compostela. On the side you will find carved stone shells of Saint Jacques. The chapel is, unfortunately, in ruins. Inside, two plaques commemorate Count Alain du Pavillon and one of his sons.

• 2 October 2017 - France
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Château de Beauregard by Beausoleil

The Château de Beauregard is a Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley of France and is slightly north of the village of Cellettes. The ruins of a chapel, prior to the fifteenth century, are still visible in the park and have stone carvings of the shell of the pilgrims going to Saint Jacques de Compostela in Spain. The most impressive part of the castle is the Gallery of Portraits where the walls are decorated with 327 portraits of famous people who lived between 1328 (date of the beginning of the reign of Philippe VI of France) and 1643 (death of Louis XIII). The floor is decorated with 5500 Delft tiles so you can look up or down and be impressed. The ceiling is also brilliantly decorated with the use of lapis lazuli paint for the blue. At the time it was done, the lapis lazuli cost more than gold so it is a very expensive ceiling. The gardens are extensive and themed. The outstanding feature (to us) was the 14th century chapel which was located on the route of St Jacques de Compostela. On the side you will find carved stone shells of Saint Jacques. The chapel is, unfortunately, in ruins. Inside, two plaques commemorate Count Alain du Pavillon and one of his sons.

• 2 October 2017 - France
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Guard House at the top of the Keep by Beausoleil

Don't miss this. You climb a narrow circular stairway and exit through this little guardhouse to a terrace on top of the castle keep. The garden views are wonderful and you can see the small village of Villandry and far beyond. Well worth the climb.

• 1 October 2017 - Villandry, France
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Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle by Beausoleil

There is a very nice museum of medieval weapons in this château. In summer they have demonstrations. The rest of the year, you see them set up but not in use. The entire village is extremely picturesque and the castle has been restored lovingly. There are a couple good restaurants in the village and adequate parking both at the bottom of the village and up by the château.

• 28 September 2017 - Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, France
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View from Château de Beynac by Beausoleil

When you climb to the top, this is the view. Definitely worth the climb. You look up and down the Dordogne River and see a few other châteaux among other things.

• 28 September 2017 - Beynac-et-Cazenac, France
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The Renaissance Staircase at Château de Beynac by Beausoleil

This was added in the 17th century and is in the Italian style. It is beautiful and much more comfortable than the older stairways.

• 28 September 2017 - Beynac-et-Cazenac, France
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Tapestry in Château de Beynac by Beausoleil

The advertisement is that you have a view of the Valley of Five Castles and on a clear day, this is true. You can stand on the ramparts and count them. It is also fun to visit them if you have the time. Beynac was once the castle of Richard the Lionheart and several movies have been made here. This is a 12th century fortress with many additions over the ensuing years.

• 28 September 2017 - Beynac-et-Cazenac, France
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The Oratory in Château de Beynac by Beausoleil

Beautiful frescoes decorate the small Oratory inside the Château de Beynac. They date to the 15th century and you can see the Last Supper, the Pieta and Jesus dying before his Resurrection.

• 28 September 2017 - Beynac-et-Cazenac, France
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Tapestry and chest in Château de Beynac by Beausoleil

The advertisement is that you have a view of the Valley of Five Castles and on a clear day, this is true. You can stand on the ramparts and count them. It is also fun to visit them if you have the time. Beynac was once the castle of Richard the Lionheart and several movies have been made here. This is a 12th century fortress with many additions over the ensuing years.

• 28 September 2017 - Beynac-et-Cazenac, France
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The Guard Room in Château de Beynac by Beausoleil

This was attached to the Keep in the 12th century.

• 28 September 2017 - Beynac-et-Cazenac, France
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