Chateau de Miolans
What you actually get is a classic mediaeval castle that certainly dates back to the 15th century. The thing we really liked about it was the authentic feel the place had about it. It looked like a castle, had dungeons like a castle, ramparts like a castle and it sat on the top of a prominent hill.From my notes at the time:"....decided to cut our Chambery visit short and head for the castle Lorraine had spotted. Turns out its name was a romantic sounding Chateau de Miolans but this, in reality, was no chateau but a mediaeval castle where the Master’s Offices covered 58 square metres on three levels probably dating from the 13th century.It had an air of authenticity about it; it reeked of history and looked like a castle should look as we trod the dimly lit corridors and peered through gaps in the walls from whence arrows might have been fired. At the top was a surprise though; for here,...



























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