Good morning! Can you even believe the week is almost over? Time flies when you keep busy!
Before I move on to today’s post, I also want to share that today I am also over at The Enchanted Home talking travel tips and secrets with Tina, one of my favorite bloggers and my dear friend. AND, she is also hosting a surprise travel related giveaway. Please come join us to say hello and enter to win!
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Lately,
I have been suggesting to my clients, particularly families, who are visiting Paris that they
start or end their trip with an overnight in Versailles or in the
beautiful town of Chantilly, which is very close to Charles De Gaulle
airport. It helps to give you a little sense of smaller town life in France rather than just staying in Paris.
The Place of Versailles is a “must see” stop on the itinerary of many visitors to Paris. Why not spend a little more time and stay IN Versailles? Not at the palace itself…although plans are in the works for a luxury hotel inside the palace gates to open at some point. Until then, the next best thing is the Trianon Palace, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel right next door to the palace.
On Saturday evenings during the summer months all of the fountains are illuminated and there are spectacular fireworks in the gardens of Versailles. How amazing would it be to enjoy an evening at Versailles and then just stroll next door to your five star hotel, rather than having to head back to the city?
And if you have ever spent a long day exploring the grounds at Versailles, you can only imagine how welcoming it would be to unwind in their gorgeous indoor pool or at the Guerlain spa in the hotel.
Imagine having this view at breakfast!
The Trianon Palace is the first Waldorf Astoria property in France. The hotel restaurant is run by chef, Gordon Ramsay, who has garnered two Michelin stars here.
What hotel are you dreaming of this week?
(all photos via Waldorf Astoria Hotels)
Good morning Sandy!
I too frequently recommend to friends to stay in Versailles and Chantilly both are wonderful places that do give you a glimpse of another world. Chantilly is a place that not a lot of people think of for some reason although it is easy t get to from the Gare de Nord. Near there is a beautiful little town called Senlis which I think your readers might like as well.
As for Versailles, I personally like to take two days exploring it! There is simply to much to see on one visit, the gardens, Le Petit Trianon and more.
I cannot wait to plan my next trip, perhaps even include this beautiful hotel!
Wow if I ever feel safe again to try to travel to France I must go here! I loved the Q&A on Tina's today!! xo K
These images have me dreaming of France, Sandy! I'm hoping we can keep our travel plans for Italy and France this summer. Just got word that Scott will most likely require back surgery (again). Looks like we are cancelling Riviera Maya for next week. I'm so sad but health is so much more important in the long run. I hope you are enjoying every minute of warmth and fun.
xx, Heather
PS-wonderful chat last Sunday-thank you!
Wow! I can see why your referring there a lot Sandy! Just checked out your wonderful and very informative interview! I will be contacting you shortly about some questions I have about a big trip I'm planning a couple of years from now! Yikes! You'll know why that long when I email you 😉
Hello there Sandy! One of my favorite places in Paris. I must go see you over at Tina's! I have had such a hard time keeping up with everyone on Blogger…too busy! Be well dearest Sandy! Anita
We stayed there one night and it was so gorgeous and amazing. Can't beat the location in Versailles either.
Love this idea, as we skipped Versailles at the last minute, on our trip to Paris. So, it is top of our list for our next trip.
And, loved you interview over at Tina's. Great information and I feel like I learned the hard way that online booking is NOT the way to go. No matter how small, I'm calling you!! 🙂
xoxo e
It's such a beautiful place and wish we had spent the night there…next time! Happy weekend!
Dear Sandy, just loved this feature and will stopover at Tina's as well!
I cannot wait to make a trip like this and include Versailles!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Tonight, I was talking of Paris. Steve made homemade French Onion soup and we were nibbling on the gruyere cheese he had grated while he was in final preparation. I told him about the ham and gruyere cheese baguettes sandwiches my sister and I would eat many days when we were in Paris and told him that we need to start planning a journey through France.