France has some of the loveliest castles in Europe, with a diversity in architectural styles and themes that is unparalleled. The French castles, also known as châteaux, are sprinkled throughout the country, but with a concentration in the Centre region, particularly in the Loire Valley, and in the area around Paris. The big question is, which ones should one see? Well, here are the top 10, most famous castles in France.
Castle-city in the Languedoc in the south of France, with the distinction of being the largest fortified medieval city in all of Europe today.