The new HGTV series Castle Impossible presents a married couple with the ultimate restoration mission — renovating a 500 year old French chateau with no financial safety net.

In 1697, he published a collection of fairy tales pulled from French oral folklore, which was in vogue among intellectuals of the age. Legend has it that he was inspired by the Chateau d’Ussé ...

"Resembling a modern French Château, it features a freshwater lake, manicured gardens, and three levels of luxurious living spaces. "The double stair foyer leads to a chef's kitchen, music room ...

From the unmissable Palace of Versailles to the architectural pearls of the Loire, here is a selection of the most magnificent French châteaux. These ten royal and ducal residences have become jewels ...