Miramont Castle was built in the late 1800’s by Jean Baptiste Francolon, who was the French Roman Catholic parish priest of Manitou Springs at that time. Francolon and his mother lived there briefly after which the Sisters of Mercy opened a sanitarium in the castle for many years and later a place of respite for visiting sisters. In 1946 the castle was sold and converted into apartments. In 1976 the Manitou Springs Historical Society bought the derelict property and restored it with the help of many volunteers. Miramont Castle is open to the public for tours and tea.

lovely set. Happy christmas to you and your family pumacat · 2009-12-21: 09:06

Beautiful set! pandka · 2009-12-21: 09:25

wow! great! ????? · 2009-12-21: 09:33

Tremendous place to spend Christmas. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family!! LAZYWASP · 2009-12-21: 09:44

oh, beautiful, Merry Christmas for You! ciripbogar · 2009-12-21: 09:58

Nice! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas! dontblink · 2009-12-21: 09:59

Great set! Have a wonderful Holiday! ????? · 2009-12-21: 10:08

Thank Castle is gorgeous! Even more now that is Christmas! :) Excellent shots! Merry Christmas! :) onlyricky · 2009-12-21: 12:00

amazing castle!! i like 3 and 5 the most! tomie · 2009-12-21: 12:15

Fantastic, perfect, superb series....as a tale- book, I see the angels :) saso63 · 2009-12-21: 13:30

Very lovely set of pictures. Happy Christmas to you and your family. SADHYA · 2009-12-21: 13:32

B E A U T I F U L!!! vterezia · 2009-12-21: 15:26

Very interesting exhibition. Excellent shots!! Thanks for sharing! somogyvari · 2009-12-21: 16:12

Just beautiful.... love all your images Marsha Wishing you and your family a very special holiday season... CaseyLynn · 2009-12-21: 17:25

Lovely set, I especially like #3 and 10, the B&W works so well :)) jevsnw · 2009-12-21: 17:43

Great set, Marsha. Very festive. smbunation · 2009-12-21: 19:26

Magnificient! Great subject and excellent shots! davidcardona · 2009-12-21: 23:41

Lookagain, have a wonderful Christmas with Family and Friends and Enjoy!! Fantastic set mystic1 · 2009-12-22: 01:37

How beautiful! Merry Christmas! jet28 · 2009-12-22: 01:49

Oh, Marsha, this post is very inspiring LysMandala · 2009-12-22: 03:32

Great set...that's one heavily laden tree and white Santa is delectable. By the way it's not Author Unknown... It was me! I said it just the day before you posted! Well actually what I said was "Have a fab Christmas and may the year to come be creative and energetic and bring lots of nice treats" But it means the same in Horse tongue ;-) ????? · 2009-12-22: 07:42

MAGNIFICENT !!!!! nadoune · 2009-12-22: 08:13

This is really fantastic set! =) adrianshot · 2009-12-22: 12:43

Woooooow!Beautiful set,bravo! :)) Goldbrandi · 2009-12-22: 15:55

amazing!! youngjin · 2009-12-22: 19:09

Beautiful :) JaCkYe · 2009-12-22: 19:20

What a great museum. ????? · 2009-12-23: 06:57

Amazing and very beautiful.) farideh · 2009-12-23: 14:12

What beautiful shots Marsha....The Museum looks fantastic and you did it justice..well done!! :) Nukee · 2009-12-23: 19:02

shalom sunshineand · 2009-12-24: 02:40

Very nice! MERRY joyful Christmas, Marsha, to you and your family. ????? · 2009-12-24: 11:03

beautiful set ;) Merry Christmas :) fotoluzik · 2009-12-24: 13:47

Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos. Wishing you and your family a joyful Christmas. photopoet · 2009-12-24: 18:01

My dear friend, Marsha! As always, your pictures are beautiful with a special and sensitive touch. A blessed Christimas time for you and your family are the wishes from my heart. Unchained · 2009-12-25: 07:28

its so gr8 shot dear peace4kidss · 2009-12-25: 14:10

Fantastic interiors .. beautifully decorated ! Love # 3 and # 8. Merry Christmas to entire of your family! JumiElla · 2009-12-25: 14:33

Merry Christmas!!! nikito · 2009-12-25: 16:10

Wonderfuul set!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111 photogp · 2009-12-26: 05:36

So beautiful set! sachiko · 2009-12-26: 06:52

marvelous place. all the best to 2010. storytaylor · 2009-12-28: 10:38

My Dear Marsha, as usual i'm the last - great pity and sorry.I wish you all the best for the time after Christmas and in the new year!I hope you will spned nice time with family and we 'll meet again.I wish you good health - it is the most important thing, than a little money too.Maggie gonia · 2009-12-28: 11:38

bellima ambientazione , da set cinematografico, brava ciao charlye · 2009-12-28: 14:57

Wonderful shots Marsha!!! Have a great time, Merry Christmas, and a happy new year. See you when you get back!! eternity65 · 2009-12-28: 17:24

Outstanding post and captures, love the first two. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and survived the blizzard. Happy new Year:-)) nssco50 · 2009-12-28: 22:59

Beautiful place. I hope to go to the Biltmore sometime next year. Have a happy holiday Marsha, and have fun with your family! ????? · 2009-12-29: 02:11

how many decorations! have a Happy New Year! Kisia · 2009-12-29: 03:32

lovely set loved 3 5 and 7 the most!! tagastar · 2009-12-29: 04:35

what a awesome and beautiful place ! marry X-Mas ! Shaparak · 2009-12-30: 21:06

very nice to see again this fantastic set! my best wishes for 2010 marsha! tomie · 2009-12-31: 12:02

What a gorgeous old fashioned decorated tree! Love all the decor, thanks for sharing..I want to visit there some day! Happy New Year! NellyBly · 2009-12-31: 13:01

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010 vterezia · 2009-12-31: 15:59

wow! so elegant!! all the shots are splendid ones. happy new year miltonjacob · 2009-12-31: 16:45

Le set est superbe ! bravo ! maudlaurens · 2010-01-04: 15:15

Wonderful!! The decoration in shot 2 and 3 I love! ;o) Ryana · 2010-01-05: 10:49

OMG! This xmas tree is wonderful! And the table is really nice. :) ????? · 2010-01-07: 16:35

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