What is the difference between chateau and chateaux?

Chateau comes from the French word, château, which derives from the twelth century Old French word, chastel, meaning castle. Usually, chateau is pluralized in the French manner, chateaux.



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(Shown here is Bodium Castle, England.) The term 'palace' comes from Rome's Palatine Hill, where the rich and famous built their sumptuous homes in Roman times. So when we're wondering what's the difference between a castle and a palace, the most important difference is that a palace is not fortified.

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Fees and taxes There are no restrictions for foreign investors buying a house in France, even non-residents. All investors need is a French bank account and a valid ID. Besides your deposit, you can also expect to pay notaire's fees.

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French Buyer's Mistakes: During Your Property Visit
  • Viewing your property through rose-tinted glasses. ...
  • Being unrealistic about renovations. ...
  • Not getting the right documentation. ...
  • Not seeking independent advice before you purchase. ...
  • Making direct payments without your notaire. ...
  • Not budgeting for fees and taxes.


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Italy's prices are more attractive both per square metre and in terms of basic maintenance costs while property in France is more expensive and incurs higher taxes. However, choosing between these two countries is surely a question of both taste and purpose.

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