Hautefort Castle - Great Attractions (Hautefort, France)

Take a tour of Hautefort Castle in Hautefort, France – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. The Hautefort Chateau is a beautiful 17th century home built into the mountains in Hautefort, France. The chateau has been a fortress, a renaissance palace, and now a historical monument. It has even served as the home for a mistress of King Louis XIII. In a region known for castles, many claim Hautefort is the most impressive one. The formal French gardens gave the chateau its historical monument status. The gardens were redone in 1853 to reflect the architecture of the building Its history and beauty are a big draw - even for the local cows!