Château de Fontainebleau began as a 12th-century medieval castle before becoming a Renaissance palace in the 1500s. For 750 years, French kings and emperors used this grand retreat near Paris. Its Italian frescoes, 19th-century elevator and 130 acres of g...

Blenheim Palace is one of the most remarkable historic houses in Britain. Gifted to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marloborough, after his victory at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704, it is in many ways an epic monument rather than a comfortable home.

Louis XIV was so powerful he took his name from the sun itself. So dominant he made the haughtiest aristocrats bend to his will. He was so insatiable that no one mistress could satisfy him for long. Throughout a long and turbulent life, Louis sought magni...

Largest royal palaces in the world! These massive palaces are the biggest palaces that aren't castles.

A former royal residence located in Versailles, about 12 miles west of Paris, France.