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How much does it cost to own a castle?

The answer: it depends. French listing site Le Figaro has hundreds of castles for sale at prices ranging from $300,000 to nearly $30 million. The price of your dream castle will vary based on location and, of course, size. Depending on how recently built and upgraded the castle is, it may cost a lot more or a lot less.



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Initially, castles were built out of wood, but eventually, people made castles from stone because they were stronger and lasted longer. Castles usually consisted of a group of buildings that were surrounded by a huge wall and a moat designed to keep attackers out.

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The number of castles in France is estimated to about 45,000, a bit more than 1 for France's 36,000 communities.

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Whilst the exact number is not known, experts have estimated that Germany is home to over 20.000 castles. From castles that look like they come straight out of a fairy tale to medieval fortresses with moats, Germany features some of Europe's most impressive castles and palaces.

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While Germany may have the most amount of castles, Wales is the country with the most castles per square mile. Despite its small size, Wales had over 600 castles. Today over 400 castles still stand and are waiting to be explored by visitors. This is the largest castle in Wales and the second largest in Britain.

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Castles, abandoned farm homes, historic towers—these are among the 103 disused buildings that the Italian government will be giving away for free. But free, of course, does not mean it costs you nothing.

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11 Most Beautiful Castles in France
  • Château de Versailles.
  • Château de Chambord.
  • Château de Chenonceau.
  • Château de Fontainebleau.
  • Château de Cheverny.
  • Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte.
  • Château de Chantilly.
  • Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg.


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Castles and manor houses often smelled damp and musty. To counteract this, herbs and rushes were strewn across the floors.

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Converted into a donjon around 950, Château de Doué-la-Fontaine in France is the oldest standing castle in Europe.

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Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years. It is an official residence of Her Majesty The Queen and is still very much a working royal palace today, home to around 150 people.

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