Carcassonne is arguably one of the most beautiful and intriguing towns in France. In addition to a traditional town, it is also home to an impressive citadel that towers on a hilltop, surrounded by wide, stone ramparts. It is this…
Even before you visit the Palace of Versailles (about 1/2 hour train from Paris), you know that you will be walking into a world of splendor. Gold plated chandeliers, powdered wigs, extravagant antiques, silk ballgowns, it all hints at an…
There are so many Châteaux around Paris, it is hard to keep them straight. If you are visiting Paris however, you should consider making a trip to Chateau de Fontainebleau, the Home of the French Royalty since 1134. The Palace…
The first hint of its marvel is its shape. It isn't square or round, or in any way symmetrical. Instead, when you visit Chateau de Chantilly (just outside of Paris), you will notice that it is an odd obtuse triangle.…
If you have small children like I do, visiting Chateau de Malmaison, just outside of Paris, is perfect. Not too big, not too crowded, not too many stairs. It was at one time however, the home of an Empress. Josephine,…