Chantilly is an Easy Day Trip From Paris
Chantilly is an easy day trip (26-45 minutes) from Paris by train and has something to offer for everyone in the family. From the tourist information center you can access a path through the forest that leads you to the Château de Chantilly. The park around the Château is open daily til 8pm (20h) in the summer. Behind ...
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Château de Chantilly is a Magnificent Marvel
The original Château de Chantilly (10th -14th centuries) belonged to the Lords of Senlis (Senlis is only 11km from Chantilly ). Nothing remains of that château nor of the one that followed. The Château you see today dates from around 1560. [caption id="attachment_230" align="aligncenter" width="428"] Château de ...
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Blois is a Delightful Town
I love Blois! It is a delightful town full of charming shops, hilly streets, great restaurants and, of course, the château. We spent several days here and some of our favorite memories are of wandering the streets early in the morning before the hustle and bustle of the day had begun. [caption id="attachment_2119" ...
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Château de Blois is the Heart of the City
The Château de Blois is located in the center of Blois. And I do mean in the center! So when I say it is the heart of the city, it is true in more sense than just this physical one. If you follow the signs for the Château looking for parking, you much just miss seeing the Château as the drive around it is almost ...
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Château de Chambord is a Feast for the Eyes
Château de Chambord, oh how I love your architectural design! This Loire Valley château was started in 1510 by François I upon his return from Milan. Thus, it is strongly influence by Italian Renaissance architectural style. [caption id="attachment_4326" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Château de ...
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Château de Chinon – French Castles of the Loire Valley
Read my story in French » Château de Chinon is perched majestically above the Vienne River and if you want a truly spectacular view then I suggest visiting the little park just across the river from the Château before you cross the main bridge into town. Late afternoon with the sun shining on the Château is truly ...
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Château de Chenonceau
Château de Chenonceau is undoubtedly tops for exterior architecture and gardens. I absolutely love the architectural design of Château de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley. The expanse of the Château that spans the River Cher constitutes the great gallery/hall, used as used as a ballroom. It is 60 meters by 6 meters ...
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