Lost Kingdoms – Kingdom of France
The Kingdom of France originated when Hugh Capet was elected King and founded the Capetian dynasty. Before, the area of the Frankish empire was ruled […]
Claude of France
Anne of Brittany – A twice crowned Queen
Anne of Brittany was born on 25 January 1476 at 6.30 in the morning as the daughter of Francis II, Duke of Brittany and Margaret […]
Château de Blois – A favourite royal residence
The royal château de Blois was built from the 13th century to the 17th century around a courtyard and consists of several buildings in different […]
Renée of France – The protestant Duchess of Ferrara
Renée was born on 25 October 1510 to King Louis XII of France and his consort Anne of Brittany. Louis and Anne had only married […]
Chateau d’Amboise – Between mourning and hope
The Chateau d’Amboise began its life in the 15th and 16th century under the successive Kings Charles VIII, Louis XII and Francis I. It acted […]
Claude of France – From “Reign” to child bride
The not so historically correct TV show Reign shows Claude of France, daughter of Catherine de’ Medici and Henry II of France, as a lively, […]