Les Baux Overlook

Photo by Stephen Bohn

A view of the Provencal countryside from the ruins of the 10th century Chateau des Baux.

Waterfall on Castle Hill

Photo by Stephen Bohn

La Colline du Chateau (Castle Hill) dates back to Greek and Roman times and was the fortified precursor to the modern town of Nice, France. After undergoing many changes throughout its history, it was converted to a water park in the 19th century and a waterfall was added, part of which is visible here. There are gorgeous views of the Baie des Anges from the summit.

Moonlit Chateau

This is a fantasy image based on a day-time photo of the chateau and gardens at Vaux le Vicomte near Paris.
Texture by Lenabem-Anna.

Royal Reflection

The beautiful chateau of Vaux le Vicomte, located just outside Paris.
Textures by Shadowhouse Creations and joes sistah.

Emergence

This image is composited from two photos I took of the ruins atop Castle Hill (la Colline du Chateau). There are wonderful views from the park looking down towards old Nice and the Baie des Anges. I found this split-tailed mermaid and her guardians in shadow at the end of a rock wall and I got the idea of using it as an archway to a portal.
Textures by Shadowhouse Creations.

Garden Ornament at Vaux-le-Vicomte

Statue of three cherubs in the formal gardens of the chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte outside of Paris.
Texture by boccacino