We'll be in Paris for a few days in May (three adults and two teens). We've already visited Versailles when we were there several years ago. We're definitely going to Giverny. We'd like to a second day trip as well. We love gardens, castles, art - pretty much anything! Which of these three day trips would you recommend?
Thank you so much.
Between Fontainbleau and Chantilly (haven't been to Maintenon), I like Fontainbleau better by far for the history.
One of my most favorite daytrips though, is Vaux-le-Vicomte. It's in RS France guide. It's amazing... the architecture, the gardens, the history and "they" do a great job of presenting and explaining everything. The stables are fun to tour in addition to the chateau. They have a really good café and gift shop. I highly recommend it.
Susan, thank you so much. Vaux-le-Vicomte looks lovely! The stables would be an added bonus for our son. I must have totally missed it in the RS France guide. Off to look at it once more.
Another vote for Vaux le Vicomte
https://janettravels.wordpress.com/2010/09/20/vaux-le-vicomte-our-last-chateau/
Our favorite chateau and garden experience. Provins as a medieval fortress city is also worth looking at.
Thank you, Janet. This is good. I love it when both replies agree! It makes our decision easier. I had been meaning to visit your blog, but for some reason I couldn't find it. I've now bookmarked it. It's a lovely blog and a great service to so many of us.
Ooooh, I would love to visit Provins. I just don't think that we'll have the time on this trip. I wish that we did. Hopefully in the future.
