châteaus

A form of château — A French castle, fortress, manor house, or large country house.

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Meanings

noun
  1. colloquialpluralplural of château

    "Well, I'm sorry to shatter your dreams, but most châteaus are not like that at all."

    2005, Kevin Zraly, 'Windows On The World Complete Wine Course 2006, page 110
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    "Very active at the moment is “Les Relais de Champagne,” a group of sixty-four hotels, auberges, châteaus, and manor houses scattered all over France."

    1966, Samuel Chamberlain, 'Bouquet de France: an epicurean tour of the French provinces, page 455

    "The green Michelin called Châteaux of the Loire is the other essential volume. ... There is even recommended reading and a list of the châteaus that have son et lumière — sound and light — performances."

    2005, James Salter, 'There & Then: The Travel Writings of James Salter, page 90

    Synonyms: châteaux

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