Our final 'voyage de jour' from Paris will be to the Chateau de Vaux Le Vicomte... via Originally a small estate, Vaux le Vicomte was purchased in 1641 by Nicholas Fouquet, the finance minister for Louis XIV. In 1657, Fouquet commissioned the best of France to redesign the ... [Read More]
Fontainebleau and Barbizon
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]
In the Footsteps of Monet – Giverny
via Whether you are a fan of the French Impressionists and Claude Monet or you just love beautiful gardens, you will enjoy this short day trip to Giverny. It is best to visit in the Spring when the gardens are at their most beautiful. One important note...you will not find much ... [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]