Skip the lines in Paris and visit these picturesque towns and villages, where the crowds are fewer and the pace is slower.

A 14th-century castle has been discovered by archaeologists under a hotel in Vannes, France. Situated under the courtyard of Hotel Lagorce, the 640-year-old castle has been confirmed as the Château de ...

France is known for its grand, palatial châteaux, but the country also boasts a collection of incredible ruined castles that transport visitors back to the medieval era. These castles, with their ...

NORTHERN BURGUNDY, France — Deep in a forest of France's Burgundy region, a group of enthusiasts is building a medieval castle the old-fashioned way — that is, with tools and methods from the late ...

A Gothic-style chateau in the heart of France’s Loire Valley hit the market last month for €26.3 million (US$30.8 million).