I'm planning a trip flying into London, chunnel to Brussells, to Brugge and ending in Paris. I would appreciate any leads on <BR>'castles turned inn' for lodging in any of these areas or regions we'll pass through. <BR>Any ideas? Haven't found anything in guidebooks on this idea.

Kristen, this is an easy one. Fodor's Hotels and Country Inns of Character and Charm - in France. So many chateaux you'll have a hard time choosing. Available for other countries too. Many on this site also recommend Karen Brown's series.

Kristen, this is an easy one. Fodor's Hotels and Country Inns of Character and Charm - in France. So many chateaux you'll have a hard time choosing. Available for other countries too. Many on this site also recommend Karen Brown's series.

Kristine - <BR> <BR>I'm not sure what your budget is, but, they do have a book at the bookstore (last time I saw it, it was at Barnes & Knoble), called something like Dream Sleeps... <BR> <BR>It was mostly about castles that have been turned into hotels. You might also check out Amazon.com. <BR> <BR>Gook luck!

Try Eastwell Manor (1069 manor house) at Boughton Lees or Wallets Court at St Margarets at Cliffe. Not castles but country houses. And great food.