Châteaux in the Paris region
We headed down for a weekend visit with friends in Ravière. On the way, between Burgundy and the Loire Valley lies the region of Guédelon (gay-de-lone), “a land full of tastes, color, culture and literature, history and memories.” We had visited Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye and the pottery museum a few years ago. This …
These are castles in the Paris region. Malmaison Château Petite Malmaison Château Château de Pierrefonds Compiègne, the Imperial City Château d’Écouen – Museum of the Renaissance Château Vaux le Vicomte Château de Fontainebleau Domaine de Chantilly What Colleen’s Paris has to say: Day Trip to Chantilly Travel from train to Château Vaux le …
Vaux le Vicomte Less than an hour away from Paris lies the Château Vaux le Vicomte. A few years ago, someone recommended a particular taxi driver. The taxi driver is still picking up the passengers and is one of the numerous alternatives to reach the château. The shuttle bus runs …
One of my readers sent in some advice about her visit to Chantilly recently. She recommends two things: Plan ahead! Especially if you want to see the horse shows. Arrive early to enjoy the full day at both the château and the horse museum. Here is what Kyla says: “I …