Mansion: Great Houses of Europe

Europe is home to some of the most extravagant and lavish mansions in the world. Enduring stone structures shrouded in legends and myths as elusive as the mists that rise from their moats. Once home to royalty and painters, artisans and playwrights, today they serve as testimony to centuries past.

Mansion: Great Houses Of Europe takes a journey into the history of European architecture; exploring some of the most magnificent exteriors and interiors, spectacular plasterwork; original wallpapers, fabrics, and furniture; and intact art collections of the world. From the dramatic Swedish post-Renaissance Castle Stokloster - with arguably the finest interiors in Europe - to the extraordinary Villa Kerylos on the French Riviera this series covers them all.

Hosted by Architecture correspondent, Marcus Binney, and special guests Alastair Layzell & Paul Reizin, watch in awe of this rich portrait of architectural heritage and the revealing insights into the history of these remarkable houses.