REPORTING FROM ST.-FARGEAU, FRANCE — When my niece, Sarah, was little, she returned from a long trip to Europe with her parents and announced she never wanted to set foot in another museum. Children ...

Castles, with their mix of history, glamour and culture, can be a highlight of any European vacation. But take heed, young families! Trips to castles might sound inherently kid-friendly, especially ...

This aerial photograph taken on March 27, 2024 shows the Chateau de Montsegur, a 13th century mountain-top castle in the Ariege department of southwestern France. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP) You have ...

This castle that dates to the 12th century rises majestically from 210 acres of parkland in the southern part of France’s Lorraine region, not far from the historic village of Domrémy and the ...

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 ...

In a forest clearing in central France, history is being made. Or more precisely, remade. This is the Guédelon medieval construction site, a back-to-the-future project that involves recreating a 13th ...