Paris: Forts and Castles
Places and attractions in the Forts and castles category
Categories
- Museum
- Area
- Street
- Art museum
- Church
- Theater
- Baroque architecture
- Specialty museum
- Park
- Concerts and shows
- Square
- History museum
- Bridge
- Historical place
- Shopping
- Neighbourhood
- Nightlife
- Vernacular architecture
- Architecture
- Cemetery
- Gothic architecture
- Monuments and statues
- Fountain
- Library
- Sacred and religious sites
- Science museum
- Comedy club
- Forts and castles
- Palace
- Music venue
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Art Nouveau architecture
- Opera
- Concert hall
- Memorial
- Dancing
- Shopping centre
- Cinema
- Garden
- Shopping district
- Modern art museum
- Outdoor activities
- Art gallery
- Cabaret
- Arenas and stadiums
- Monastery
- Botanical garden
- Skyscraper
- Neoclassical architecture
- View point
- Fashion museum
- Natural history museum
- Military museum
- Romanesque revival architecture
- Music and shows
- Neo-renaissance architecture
- Arch
- Gothic Revival architecture
- Swimming pool
- Watersports
- Swimming
- Synagogue
- Marina
- Sailing
- Universities and schools
- Market
- Tower
- Canal
- Lake
- Natural attraction
- Performing arts
- Bars and clubs
- Empire architecture
- Novelty architecture
- Zoo
- Gabriel Davioud
- Romanesque architecture
- Cafe
- Amusement park
- Entertainment district
- Jacques Hittorff
- Climbing
- Island
Louvre Palace
The Louvre Palace, nestled in the heart of Paris, France, is a historic monument and an architectural masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Originally built as a medieval fortress in the late 12th century under Philip II, the Louvre has undergone numerous...
Château de Malmaison
One-time home of Napoleon and Joséphine Nestled in the tranquil commune of Rueil-Malmaison, just a stone's throw from the bustling heart of Paris, the Château de Malmaison stands as a testament to the opulent history of France. This elegant structure, once the residence of Empress Joséphine and Napoleon...
Palais du Luxembourg
17th-century palace and senate building Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Palais du Luxembourg stands as a grand testament to the city's royal history. Originally built in the early 17th century for Marie de' Medici, the mother of King Louis XIII, this regal residence exudes the grandeur and elegance of a...
Château de Vincennes
14th-century castle Situated on the eastern edge of Paris, the Château de Vincennes is a massive fortress that offers a unique glimpse into the medieval and early modern history of France. This imposing structure, with its substantial walls and imposing keep, stands as a testament to the...
Château de Bagatelle
Nestled in the Bois de Boulogne on the western edge of Paris, the Château de Bagatelle is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. This neoclassical château, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, is a testament to the...
Château d'Asnières
Nestled in the charming commune of Asnières-sur-Seine, a short trip from the bustling heart of Paris, lies the stately Château d'Asnières. This historic castle, a hidden gem on the outskirts of the French capital, offers a serene escape from the city’s more...
Château d'Écouen
The Château d'Écouen is an historic château in the commune of Écouen, some 20 km north of Paris, France, and a notable example of French Renaissance architecture. Since 1975, it has housed the collections of the Musée national de la Renaissance.
Château de la Tournelle
The Château de la Tournelle was a now-demolished castle on the left bank of the Seine in the 5th arrondissement of Paris on the quai de la Tournelle. The approximate site is now occupied by the La Tour d'Argent restaurant. After it were named the pont de la Tournelle and the quai de la Tournelle.
Temple
The Square du Temple is a garden in Paris, France in the 3rd arrondissement, established in 1857. It is one of 24 city squares planned and created by Georges-Eugène Haussmann and Jean-Charles Adolphe Alphand. The Square occupies the site of a medieval fortress in Paris, built by the Knights Templar.
Redoute de Gravelle
The redoute de Gravelle is a fort in Joinville-le-Pont, situated to the south-east of Vincennes in Paris. Built under Louis-Philippe, from 1968 it housed the École nationale de police de Paris, before becoming an illegal immigrants detention centre.
Château de Neuilly
The château de Neuilly is a former château in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Its estate covered a vast 170-hectare park called "parc de Neuilly" which comprised all of Neuilly that is today to be found between avenue du Roule and the town of Levallois-Perret. The castle was built in 1751, and was largely destroyed in 1848.
Château Louis XIV
The Château Louis XIV is a château constructed between 2008 and 2011 in the commune of Louveciennes in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region. The chateau was built by the property developer Emad Khashoggi's property development company COGEMAD using traditional craftsmanship techniques and materials.
Palais de la Cité
The Palais de la Cité, located on the Île de la Cité in the Seine River in the centre of Paris, is a major historic building that was the residence of the Kings of France from the sixth century until the 14th century, and has been the center of the French justice system ever since, thus often referred to as the Palais de Justice.
Hôtel de Sens
The Hôtel de Sens or Hôtel des archevêques de Sens is a medieval hôtel particulier, or private mansion, in the Marais, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. It nowadays houses the Forney art library.
Château d'Issy
The Château d'Issy, at Issy-les-Moulineaux, in the Hauts-de-Seine department of France, was a small French Baroque château on the outskirts of Paris. It was destroyed during the Paris Commune of 1871.
Château de Louveciennes
The Château de Louveciennes in Louveciennes, in the Yvelines département of France, is composed of the château itself, constructed at the end of the 17th century. It was then expanded and redecorated by Ange-Jacques Gabriel for Madame du Barry in the 18th century, and the music pavilion was constructed by Claude Nicolas Ledoux.
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