The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
In the heart of Sologne, about 18km south of Orleans, lies one of the most charming and least visited castles in the Loire Valley: Château la Ferté Saint Aubin. It’s fair to say that the little Château de Saint-Aubin doesn’t measure up to the grandiose Chambord, or the flamboyant Chenonceau. But what it lacks in size …
Château de la Ferté Saint-Aubin – a Hidden Treasures of the Loire ValleyRead More
Were you ever invited at the Prussian King’s court? Well, we have. It happened while we were in Germany, visiting Berlin. Our visit at Schloss Charlottenburg, the summer residence of the Prussian kings, started with a tour of the Palace. It was one of our best day trips from Berlin. And then, we were invited …
Schloss Charlottenburg – A Night at the King’s PalaceRead More
Just 10 km away from the Bastei Rocks you will find the Königstein Castle, Germany’s largest fortification. Rising 240 meters above the river, the 24 acres rock plateau on which the fortress sits offers some of the most amazing views the Elbe Valley and the villages around. A Brief History of Königstein Castle Königstein Castle (Festung Konigstein, in …
Königstein Castle – the Fortress of the Saxon SwitzerlandRead More
