Chatelherault

While many define it as the palace, this building (the only thing left standing) is not the palace, it is the hunting lodge of the Dukes of Hamilton and is on the other side of the palace by the hunting ground. That's why this building has no beds, only rooms and apartments designed for lounging, dining and entertaining. Its construction dates to 1734. The Palace of the Dukes was demolished in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, due to its poor condition and was never rebuilt. Access to the interior is free and offers stunning views over the gardens. Its preservation is excellent but when you leave you get slightly dizzy.