Eight bottles of nineteenth-century Château d'Yquem have been restored after spending decades hidden beneath the floor of a Czech castle chapel. The wine, part of a 136-bottle collection left behind by a noble family fleeing Czechoslovakia at the end of the Second World War, will go on public display for the first time following a fundraising campaign by the castle.
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The exhibition 'Thin Ice — Inuit on Display', open from 15 May to 1 November 2026 in Moritzburg Castle, German, may be one of the most thought-provoking exhibitions currently showing in any castle in Europe.
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The Château de Breteuil, in Choisel in the Yvelines département, is staging a two-day historical event called Breteuil 1900 on 8 and 9 May, recreating the atmosphere of life at the turn of the 20th century through performances, guided visits and period entertainment.
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Just 35 kilometres from the French capital, a listed historic monument surrounded by extraordinary gardens is welcoming visitors once again. The Domaine de Courson is set within grounds holding the prestigious Jardin Remarquable label, has reopened to the public from April 2026 through to 1 November.
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Moritzburg, Saxony — The Baroque palace Schloss Moritzburg in the German region of Saxony has officially opened its 2026 summer season, introducing new artworks and fresh reasons to visit one of Germany’s most iconic palace settings. Set on an artificial island and surrounded by reflective lakes and forests, Schloss Moritzburg is among the most picturesque...
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Saxony-Anhalt, Germany — The 2026 visitor season has officially launched for the region’s renowned castles, palaces, and historic residences. With new exhibitions, ongoing restorations, and enhanced accessibility in one of Germany’s most heritage-rich landscapes. Primarily managed by the Kulturstiftung Sachsen-Anhalt, this extensive network of monuments is embracing the season with a strong emphasis on long-term...
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A dramatic partial collapse at the medieval Castillo de Escalona, near Madrid, has spotlighted the vulnerability of Europe’s aging historic monuments. On the morning of March 14, 2026, one of the castle’s towers gave way just before the site was due to open to the public.
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A spectacular medieval festival will transform the Spanish castle Almodóvar del Río into a stage for knights, battles and historical reenactments this spring. The event, announced by the castle and local authorities, will take place on 14 and 15 March 2026.
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The baroque palace of Austrian Schloss Hof is unveiling a major new exhibition for 2026 about Baroque gardens. Running from 7 March to 2 November 2026, the exposition invites visitors to discover how baroque garden design transformed outdoor space into an artistic expression of power, aesthetics and social identity.
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In the face of tight budgets and rising costs for heritage conservation, private patronage and donations are a crucial pillar for the long-term preservation of the historic Château de Rambouillet. Local media are highlighting a new patronage initiative that invites supporters to “adopt” parts of the castle’s gardens.
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