Outside the Château de Gudanes, a masterpiece of Parisian elegance tucked into the Pyrenees, is a work van with carpentry tools overflowing from the back tray. Poppies and cornflowers fleck the long ...

Looking to visit castles in Europe? France offers sheer numbers, while Wales squeezes more fortresses into every mile. From royal opulence to cliff-top strongholds, there’s something for everyone.