In the mid 13th century, Sibylle de La Guerche had spent numerous nights wandering the halls of Château de Châteaubriant, hoping her husband Geoffroy IV would return from war. Upon the shock of seeing him return, she died on the spot. Many say Sibylle still wanders the Château’s halls searching for the spirit of her husband.
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Sep 2021
Introducing: Wild Wild West
In this special collection of Parcast episodes, we’re revisiting the lore and tackling the tallest of tales from an era that’s endlessly mythologized in American pop culture — the Wild West. From bloody feuds to gunslinging bandits, unsolved murders to centuries-old mysteries, sa ... Show More
15m 54s
Dec 2021
Duchess, A Christmas Special from Belvoir Castle
Episode Description: On this very special festive episode of the podcast, our Duchess is joined by her daughter Eliza to speak about their historic home: Belvoir Castle. In the show, the Duchess reveals all about her own background, we learn about Belvoir’s ‘forbidden place’, the ... Show More
42m 55s
Jul 2024
The Ghost of Castle Veauce
During the 16th century, a strange legend is born in the castle of Veauce, in the Auvergne region of France. One day, the local lord does one of his vassals a favor by hiring his 13 year old daughter as a maid. As the years go by, Lucie - that's the girl's name - grows up and bec ... Show More
13m 44s
Feb 2025
[LES ARCHIVES] Le Fantôme du Château de Veauce
C’est au cours du XVIème siècle qu’une drôle de légende naît au château de la commune de Veauce, dans le département de l’Allier. Le seigneur local rend un jour service à l’un de ses vassaux en engageant sa fille de 13 ans comme domestique. Avec les années, Lucie de son prénom, g ... Show More
13m 53s
Mar 2024
Pourquoi y a-t-il autant de châteaux près de la Loire ?
Les châteaux de la Loire sont l'un des joyaux du patrimoine historique de la France. Chaque année, ils attirent des millions de visiteurs, venus du monde entier.
Le long du val de Loire, où s'étire paresseusement ce fleuve majestueux, se dressent des centaines de châteaux. Il y e ... Show More
1m 58s
Feb 2019
E135: “Vile Business, Clumsily Done” - Françoise, Duchess de Choiseul-Praslin
In the early 1800's, Fanny, the Duchess of Choiseul-Praslin, and her husband Charles, the Duke, were highly regarded among the French nobility. From the outside it appeared they had it all, but internally their marriage was filled with distrust and turmoil. Eventually it would al ... Show More
48m 13s
Dec 2023
La véritable histoire du Château de Versailles
Stéphane Bern raconte l'une des plus belles réalisations de l'art français, un château pas comme les autres, devenu le symbole de la monarchie et du pouvoir en France, dont on commémore le 400e anniversaire cette année. Avant de tourner la page de 2023, place à la véritable histo ... Show More
38m 42s