Some grand old manor houses look good by day or night, and here are some which would make a great backdrop for a film or a book. Any additional suggestions of appropriate films or books would be much appreciated.
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Friday Fun: Chateau Location Scouting
Such a striking shot of that last one with its mirror reflection in the lake.
I know, I wish I could take pictures like that…
Lovely
(and here’s the rest of my comment!) I’m still reeling at the thought of Tintin getting married at Captain Haddock’s chateau – what would Snowy do? How would the Captain cope without him? Unthinkable!! 😉
Well, I think we all know that is not likely to happen. Now, the Captain might have a wedding…
Yes, that 4th one is very Gatsby-esque, especially at night. Ch Pichon Baton looks stunning – their wines are rather lovely too.
Oh this is so so hard, but I think Deneuve shows she is a woman of impeccable taste. It may be (a trifle) smaller than some of the others, but it does look inviting. What are the chances of her doing a swap with a small flat in London – not forever, perhaps a year or so?
Those are just gorgeous, Marina Sofia! And you’ve absolutely nailed it as far as which films could be shot there. Of course, if anyone wants to make a film at that chateau in Provence, I’ll have to give my permission, as I think I may have to take up residence there… 😉
The Rouen one for me please, and for a book I suggest my autobiography… *sighs wistfully*
Before i get carried away and rush to the nearest estate agent, I must remember that these places were built before central heating and indoor plumbing….
And expenses for upgrading and maintenance are probably sky-high, sigh 😦
Omg. SO beautiful. I kept imagining getting married in a place like that (why just Tintin?) which is weird because I already am. 😀
What a great post ! I am still imagining living in any one of these!