Merry Christmas & Happy holidays
So in addition to Chantilly, I've decided that I'd love to visit Vaux-le-Vicomte on my last night in Paris ...I can't think of a more spectacular way to end my stay. But, I have a few questions:
I believe the chateau itself closes at 5:45-7pm to prepare for the candlelit evening, but the grounds are open. Should I arrive at 5:30, explore the garden, and then tour the chateau at 7pm or after? Then have a late dinner?
Which relates to this question:
**Sunset won't be until 10pm when I'm there - so wouldn't dinner essentially be in broad daylight? Or do people just eat very late that night?
Speaking of dining, has anyone dined at Les Charmilles? There's also the casual restaurant, but Les Charmilles looks so Romantic**
More:
It’s going to be pitch black by the time the fireworks end, which makes me slightly nervous about retuning to Paris. I know there's a shuttle to the train, but I read an older review indicating that staff had called a taxi for this person to take her directly to the station. Is this still true?
Lastly -
Are the electric carts worth it?
Thank you SO much!!