Favorite day trip from Paris
Oct 31st, 2004, 06:45 AM
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Oct 31st, 2004, 06:49 AM
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Take a train to Chartes. The cathedral is legendary and the walk down the hill through quaint narrow lanes which lead you to the river/canal( Not sure) is so pretty. I think they call it Frances Venice. We loved it - also has a little train ride which we did first then walked.
Oct 31st, 2004, 07:37 AM
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This is a popular topic and a lot of the same options are continually mentioned. I don't have one favorite myself, there are many good ones.
As for Chambord, I don't think that is possible on your own as a day trip from Paris. I don't know of any reasonable logistics how you could do that, although maybe you have a plan I'm not aware of. The only way I know would be to buy a general chateau day tour from one of the bus companies (eg, Parisvision) and I think they might go there and one-two other chateaux.
As for Chambord, I don't think that is possible on your own as a day trip from Paris. I don't know of any reasonable logistics how you could do that, although maybe you have a plan I'm not aware of. The only way I know would be to buy a general chateau day tour from one of the bus companies (eg, Parisvision) and I think they might go there and one-two other chateaux.
Oct 31st, 2004, 07:50 AM
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I couldn't imagine visiting Paris and not making a "pilgrimage" to Chartres.
Its a very easy daytrip, about an hour and a half by train.
Not only is the huge gothic cathedral worth at least several hours visit, but also the old town of Chartres itself. There are many 15th century half-timbered buildings along the narrow, twisting medieval streets.
The old town was built along the Eure River.
Another church in Chartres doesn't seem to get much attention since the cathedral draws it all. But there is the St. Peter Church, connected to the Benedictine Abbey.
If you're into medieval stained glass, the cathedral is probably tops in Europe, with St. Peters not that far behind.
Its a very easy daytrip, about an hour and a half by train.
Not only is the huge gothic cathedral worth at least several hours visit, but also the old town of Chartres itself. There are many 15th century half-timbered buildings along the narrow, twisting medieval streets.
The old town was built along the Eure River.
Another church in Chartres doesn't seem to get much attention since the cathedral draws it all. But there is the St. Peter Church, connected to the Benedictine Abbey.
If you're into medieval stained glass, the cathedral is probably tops in Europe, with St. Peters not that far behind.
Nov 1st, 2004, 04:36 AM
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I think it depends somewhat on when you plan to go. In the late fall or winter, Chartres, Versailles or Reims would be a good idea. In the spring or summer, Giverny is wonderful. A trip to Chambord or other Loire chateau would be a bitlonger but nice in the spring, summer or fall when the days are longer.
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In the late spring, summer and most of the fall, I found a trip to Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte to be interesting. You can take the train to Fontainebleau from Gare de Lyon. Melun is on the same line for Vaux. The only problem is transportation to Vaux. It is isolated somewhat and there is no public transportation. The taxi ride is not cheap.
In Fontainebleau, a city bus goes right down main street to the chateau. It is a pleasant town and we enjoyed wandering down the street.
In Fontainebleau, a city bus goes right down main street to the chateau. It is a pleasant town and we enjoyed wandering down the street.
