via Another lovely day trip from Paris is to the countryside about 35 miles southeast of the city, where we will discover yet another chateau, an enchanted forest and a charming village that was once home to an entire school of artists. From Gare du Lyon, ... [Read More]
Un Château, Des Chevaux et de la Crème?
What do a castle, horses and whipped cream all have in common? They are all found in Chantilly...just 25 miles northeast of Paris. via A visit to Chantilly - with its fabulous Chateau de Chantilly, the Musee Condé filled with masterpieces second only to the ... [Read More]
‘Voyage de Jour’ ~ Chartres
via Chartres, France is a small town about 80 km (50 miles) southwest of Paris best known for the Chartres Cathedral, a stunning Gothic cathedral built between 1193 and 1250. It is a pleasant and easy day trip from Paris and the cathedral, a UNESCO World ... [Read More]
“France: Simply Irrestistible Link Party” ~ Day Trips from Paris
via The day has finally arrived...the France: Simply Irresistible Link Party sponsored by the lovely Anita, from Castles, Crowns and Cottages, begins today! Anita's instructions were to simply share anything that inspires us about France, preferably places other than Paris, since ... [Read More]