Fact checked by Emily EstepFact checked by Emily Estep Known for its stately, manor-like appearance, French Provincial architecture has been a popular building style since the 1600s. Typically ...

Known as the Cradle of the French, the Loire Valley is a land of fairy tale castles, royal residences and incredible Renaissance architecture. This historic region is home to about 300 magnificent ...

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) occupies several stately buildings and the organization has announced plans to off load its French Renaissance-style Murphy Auditorium in River North ...

Château de Chambord About: Known for its distinct French Renaissance architecture, the Château de Chambord is located in the department of Loir-et-Cher.

The mansard roof-first popularized by Franà§ois Mansart (1598–1666)-was a characteristic of the French Renaissance architecture of the early 16th century and used in parts of the Louvre.

Some of the other notable architects of the Renaissance were Donata Bramante (1444-1514) and Leone Battista Alberti (1404-1472). Bramante, who introduced the High Renaissance style to Rome, designed ...

The grandiose attraction in South Asheville on the banks of the French Broad River ranks fifth worldwide for the most beautiful stately homes, with its 178,000 square feet of French Renaissance ...

With distinctive French Renaissance architecture, this noble residence is perhaps the world's most recognizable chateau. The Loire Valley estate served as a hunting lodge for French kings starting ...

Not all French chateaux are the same. Those with a monument historique designation offer financial benefits. Such expenses as building repairs, insurance and interest can be deducted from income tax.