One page. Historic Castles on Slogan Cancels from France

From Stamps of the World


It is estimated that there are 45,000 castles in France. In France, a castle or fortress is referred to by the French word "château". No distinction is made between defenses and status symbols. Even wineries and large residential houses can call themselves a "château". The list of castles in France only mentions those castles that originally served as a defense or status object. There are approximately 510 châteaux and fortifications in France. Most of these can be visited by tourists to generate income for their maintenance. French places with a historic castle have used the slogan cancels to draw attention to their castle. Below are some examples.
Note: CITY INFO: Clicking on the blue city name under the slogan postmark will direct to the wiki-page of that city.
The Château de Chambord is often considered the most beautiful castle in the Loire Valley and is also the most visited castle in the region. Located in France, this majestic castle was built as a hunting lodge by King Francis I in the sixteenth century. It is a true architectural masterpiece.
The Château de Chenonceau is a French château spanning the river Cher, near the small village of Chenonceaux, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire. It is one of the best-known châteaux of the Loire Valley. The estate of Chenonceau is first mentioned in writing in the 11th century. The current château was built in 1514–1522 on the foundations of an old mill and was later extended to span the river.
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The Palace of Versailles is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 19 kilometers (12 mi) west of Paris, France. The palace is owned by the French Republic and since 1995 has been managed, under the direction of the French Ministry of Culture, by the Public Establishment of the Palace, Museum and National Estate of Versailles. About 15,000,000 people visit the palace, park, or gardens of Versailles every year, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world.





Note: The figures were taken from various internet pages and from my own collection. Thank you for your visit.
Author: Toon Oomens (Terneuzen, the Netherlands)