Switzerland, Chateau de Chillon, on Lake Leman.

Czech Republic, South Bohemia, Cesky Krumlov, Canoeists relaxing on a river side with the Chateaux rising behind.

Czech Republic, South Bohemia, Cesky Krumlov, View of the Chateaux and Round Tower illuminated at night.

Chateaux de Lastours. Cathar castles. From left to right Chateau Cabaret mid-eleventh century Tour Regine added after 1240 and Surdespine 1153

Chateaux de Lastours. Cathar castles from left to right Chateau Cabaret mid-eleventh century and Tour Regine added after 1240.

Chateaux de Lastours Cathar castles. Chateau Cabaret dating from the mid-eleventh century set on hillside with cypress trees.

Chateaux de Lastours Cathar castles. Chateau Surdespine 1153 on steep hillside.