I am planning to arrive on a Friday in Paris and have to be in Chartres by Sunday evening. Can you suggest a short trip from Paris (or Chartres) that I can enjoy Friday and Saturday before needing to be in Chartres by Sunday evening? I would be using the train system and not driving. Open to wine tasting, art, gardens, museums, but have not been outside Paris much. Thanks!
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Savannah, GA
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Le Château de Maintenon
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OP
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Thanks, Alexander, Le Château de Maintenon is on my Chartres itinerary. I should have mentioned that once I am in Chartres, I will be there about a week in a class (which includes a visit to that Château).
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Savannah, GA
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How about le Château de Rambouillet
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Olympia, WA, USA
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Versailles?
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Idaho, USA
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Hi, I was in that area in 2019 and actually thinking about revisiting some of it this September if my tentative Italian plans seem to be a risk.
Chartres - amazing cathedral (take the tour) & light show in town at night.
A little over an hour by train is Le Mans. Walk through the lanes of the medieval section. I took lots of photos here. Also the Roman wall nearby has interesting designs in the brick.
Take the train 30 minutes longer to reach Angers. The huge fortress is outstanding! I spent most of a day here exploring it. It also contains the medieval Revelation Apocalypse tapestries.
Both Le Mans & Angers have handy tram service from the train station to the highlights.