Over the last couple of years, however, they have served as design inspiration for our own houses (even though most ... they are also drawn to its iconic castle interiors,' says Paulina Wojas ...

the cold, crumbling remains of a medieval castle, but the soon-to-be trending 'core' is actually entirely more stylish than it sounds. This year, we've seen everything from paint colors to fabrics ...

Chenonceau now houses an extraordinary collection of furniture, tapestries and artwork, suitable inspiration for any castlecore enthusiast. You would be hard pressed to visit every castle in Germany.