Castles
Oct 27th, 2005, 03:46 PM
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Castles
Given the following emerging itinerary - can you recommend an awe inspiring castle we could take our children to for a night's stay (or even a day's visit) while traveling between Paris and Seville? Thanks! Donna
Day 1 arrive Paris in PM
Day 2 Paris
Day 3 Paris
Day 4 Paris
Day 5 Paris
Day 6 leave Paris – train to Avignon
Day 7 Avignon ? (rent car, cruise around villages, etc.)
Day 8 Avignon ?
Day 9 Leave Avignon – train – arrive Barcelona
Day 10 Barcelona
Day 11 Barcelona
Day 12 Barcelona (overnight train to Andalucia?)
Day 13 ?
Day 14 ?
Day 15 Sevilla
Day 16 Sevilla
Day 17 Sevilla
Day 18 Depart Seville in AM
Day 1 arrive Paris in PM
Day 2 Paris
Day 3 Paris
Day 4 Paris
Day 5 Paris
Day 6 leave Paris – train to Avignon
Day 7 Avignon ? (rent car, cruise around villages, etc.)
Day 8 Avignon ?
Day 9 Leave Avignon – train – arrive Barcelona
Day 10 Barcelona
Day 11 Barcelona
Day 12 Barcelona (overnight train to Andalucia?)
Day 13 ?
Day 14 ?
Day 15 Sevilla
Day 16 Sevilla
Day 17 Sevilla
Day 18 Depart Seville in AM
Oct 27th, 2005, 04:59 PM
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Yes - After investing so much time with Antonia Fraser and her book about Marie Antoinette I can't miss Versailles!
Yes also to the Loire Valley trip - either a day trip from Paris or maybe a night there then Avignon. Chenonceau is nice, correct? Other specific suggestions?
(I'd really like to find a memorable place to spend the night with the kids one night)... thanks! Donna
Yes also to the Loire Valley trip - either a day trip from Paris or maybe a night there then Avignon. Chenonceau is nice, correct? Other specific suggestions?
(I'd really like to find a memorable place to spend the night with the kids one night)... thanks! Donna
Oct 27th, 2005, 07:03 PM
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If you were driving, I'd recommend a night at the Château d'Igé in southern Burgundy. It's the real thing. But castles are a bit harder to come by in the south of France, and offhand I can't think of anything to recommend.
Oct 28th, 2005, 11:21 PM
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There are not many castles in Spain where you can actually spend the night, but there are a few. The rest are great for to visit, including the Castle in Segovia that served as the model for Disney's Magic Kingdom.
One castle where you can spend the night is the 12th century castle, the Parador de Sigüenza, in the province of Guadalajara, about 1-1/2 hours northeast of Madrid. This is one of the prized castles in the Parador system. Another classic medieval castle, if you follow the route through Navarra, is the 15th century castle Parador de Olite, reopened in 2004 after major renovations.
You shouldn't forget the Parador de Cardona, another classic medieval castle whose walls date from the 9th century. This one is located just out side of Barcelona in the village of Cardona.
For a complete list of castles in Spain, you can visit the following web site:
http://www.castillosnet.org/spanishc...rce/mapa.shtml
One castle where you can spend the night is the 12th century castle, the Parador de Sigüenza, in the province of Guadalajara, about 1-1/2 hours northeast of Madrid. This is one of the prized castles in the Parador system. Another classic medieval castle, if you follow the route through Navarra, is the 15th century castle Parador de Olite, reopened in 2004 after major renovations.
You shouldn't forget the Parador de Cardona, another classic medieval castle whose walls date from the 9th century. This one is located just out side of Barcelona in the village of Cardona.
For a complete list of castles in Spain, you can visit the following web site:
http://www.castillosnet.org/spanishc...rce/mapa.shtml
Oct 30th, 2005, 09:27 AM
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the national parador system has 16 historic buildings.. many of which are castles, and now hotels.
www.paradores.es
alarcon is one of my favorites.. halfway from vlc. - mad.
jaen.. another.
oropesa
and guadalupe.
www.paradores.es
alarcon is one of my favorites.. halfway from vlc. - mad.
jaen.. another.
oropesa
and guadalupe.
