We'll be taking a "southern" route (skipping Reims--been there) from Luxembourg to Paris in May. We love small towns
/villages and and country estates that have turned into places to stay. We would appreciate any knowledge you might have of the area and any recommendations. I plan on a two day trip.
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Paris
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It might be a bit more southerly than what you are thinking of, but I love Troyes. Beautiful medieval old town, not that many tourists, good food and Champagne. Had a great stay at La Licorne in September, but it was a splurge (close to $250/night).
Very close to Luxembourg, I really like Metz too, but I haven't been in a decade so I don't know about hotels these days.
And since we are on a southerly route...Langres is worth the side trip, and Colombey-Les-2-Eglises is interesting if you like 20th c. French history with the De Gaulle house and memorial.
I didn't like Nancy when I visited at the same time as Metz, but many people do like it, especially if they like Art Nouveau architecture (I do not).
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Northamptonshire, England
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does this mean car? If so, if the rental car is not from France be aware of taking a car into France without a Crit'Air sticker in the window risks problems in urban and suburban areas.