Title:: Castles & Palaces
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Build to frighten or to charm the castles of Europe, but not limited to are simply imposing. Their number is countless and each of them is unique. I've made a hobby from visiting and photographing them...
Chateau de Vizille is one of the most prestigious castles of Dauphiné region of France. It is situated a few kilometers away from Grenoble, and was build by Francoise de Bonne at the beginning of 17th century. In the 18th century was used as a meeting point for the architects of the French Revolution, this being the reason why today it hosts the Museum of French Revolution. The chateau was surround by extended hunting grounds, now used as park.
Publishing date: 23-08-2009 ¦
Picture index number: 96
