We booked a Guided Tour with the palace of Versailles. These tours are only in French and English but we took it because it is the only way to visit the private apartments of the King and have a chance to see the Opera Royal. Our wish was exhausted: we entered that magnificent Opera built in two years for the wedding of the grandson of Louis XV (the future Louis XVI) with Marie-Antoinette. To know about this place and its secrets I really recommend you this tour. After it we could visit by ourselves the rest of the palace (places everyone can see): the history museum, the State Apartments of the King, an exhibition about the furniture that is on currently. The entrance to the palace (state apartments and museum) is 15€ per person, the guided tour cost us 16€, one euro more to see much more! Moreover, the state apartments seem less interesting without a guide (we had the headsets), they are lively and answer to your questions…
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October 27, 2011
March 7, 2011
REIMS CATHEDRAL ANNIVERSARY
I passed a week-end to Reims and discovered that THIS YEAR IT IS THE CATHEDRAL 800th ANNIVERSARY.Reims Cathedral is very important in French history. Kings used to be crowned there (not all the kings) so if you come to France may be you could spend a day in Reims. Especially if you come between May and October as there will be many events for the anniversary.
So here is what you could do during your day to Reims:
Departure early in the morning (really early), around 8:50 am from Paris Gare de l’Est.
From Reims Train Station, take rue Colonel Driant until rue de Thiers which leads to the Hotel de Ville square. In front of the City Council (Hotel de Ville) you have a nice view on the Place Royale through rue Colbert.
You can assist to the shows given between May and October 2011 or visit the city.
Before starting your visit it may be better to rent audio guides at the Tourist Office which is located next to the cathedral. They may give you the precious information I could not get about history or architecture. One can read some explanations written in French sometimes in English and German. But not everything is well explained! We were very lucky getting a French guide when entering to the Palais du Thau, he was really good and we got good knowledge to make a tour of the city after. You can also visit the Tourist Office Web where they suggest a guided tour from April to August for example. Their contact are really good answering to all questions.
Beside the Cathedral, the Palais du Thau is very important for the Kings Crowning Ceremony. And you will discover the real size of the statues that seem so tiny at the front of the Cathedral. After that you can go to the restaurants at the walking zone (which is interesting also for the buildings architecture) specially at Place Drouet d’Erlon.
After lunch the buses (lines A or F) will drive you to Saint Remi’s church and its monastery. There one can also discover the history of Reims and its surroundings. I found it quite interesting but not really well explained.
Your main regret will be the return to Paris: last train is before 8pm which is too early to see the Cathedral marvelous enlightening at this period of the year...
Everyone knows Reims for Champagne. It is really a nice city full of history. Plenty of monuments but getting modern infrastructures (there will be a Tram within few days!!!). It is really a beautiful French city not to be missed.
Before starting your visit it may be better to rent audio guides at the Tourist Office which is located next to the cathedral. They may give you the precious information I could not get about history or architecture. One can read some explanations written in French sometimes in English and German. But not everything is well explained! We were very lucky getting a French guide when entering to the Palais du Thau, he was really good and we got good knowledge to make a tour of the city after. You can also visit the Tourist Office Web where they suggest a guided tour from April to August for example. Their contact are really good answering to all questions.
Beside the Cathedral, the Palais du Thau is very important for the Kings Crowning Ceremony. And you will discover the real size of the statues that seem so tiny at the front of the Cathedral. After that you can go to the restaurants at the walking zone (which is interesting also for the buildings architecture) specially at Place Drouet d’Erlon.
After lunch the buses (lines A or F) will drive you to Saint Remi’s church and its monastery. There one can also discover the history of Reims and its surroundings. I found it quite interesting but not really well explained.
Your main regret will be the return to Paris: last train is before 8pm which is too early to see the Cathedral marvelous enlightening at this period of the year...
Everyone knows Reims for Champagne. It is really a nice city full of history. Plenty of monuments but getting modern infrastructures (there will be a Tram within few days!!!). It is really a beautiful French city not to be missed.
Anaïs
Regetel
March 30, 2010
Loire Valley chateaux, a coment from Anais
An excellent week-end at the Loire Valley
« Waste a day at the Loire Valley when visiting Paris ? No way…” This is what I used to say before last week-end.
If you are staying one week or more in Paris, do not miss the Loire Valley, it is a very good choice!
We leaved Paris Saturday afternoon and had time to visit 3 castles during 2 days: Chambord, Chenonceau, and Amboise (half day per place).
What can I say about the castles? Well, there are no words to describe their beauty. It is a must do in France. The landscapes are also marvellous.
My favourite? Chambord, thanks to the marvellous guide we had.
Also people are helpful and reserved us a very nice welcome there.
Something is sure: If you go there by your self you must prepare well your days. You will have to rent a car, wake up early, prepare your routes in order to have nice landscapes and count lots of money (it is expensive).
There is a very good web (English) to prepare your visit : chateauxtourisme
You can also take a guided tour with Cityrama, VisitFrance…
And of course have a great visit!
I am thinking about going back there for one week but in one or two years during summer… That is the privilege about living in Paris…
Anaïs
Regetel
« Waste a day at the Loire Valley when visiting Paris ? No way…” This is what I used to say before last week-end.
If you are staying one week or more in Paris, do not miss the Loire Valley, it is a very good choice!
We leaved Paris Saturday afternoon and had time to visit 3 castles during 2 days: Chambord, Chenonceau, and Amboise (half day per place).
What can I say about the castles? Well, there are no words to describe their beauty. It is a must do in France. The landscapes are also marvellous.
My favourite? Chambord, thanks to the marvellous guide we had.
Also people are helpful and reserved us a very nice welcome there.
Something is sure: If you go there by your self you must prepare well your days. You will have to rent a car, wake up early, prepare your routes in order to have nice landscapes and count lots of money (it is expensive).
There is a very good web (English) to prepare your visit : chateauxtourisme
You can also take a guided tour with Cityrama, VisitFrance…
And of course have a great visit!
I am thinking about going back there for one week but in one or two years during summer… That is the privilege about living in Paris…
Anaïs
Regetel
Amboise, Loire Valley
Amboise
Rampe du Château
37403 Amboise
Tél. +33 (0)2 47 57 00 98
chateau.amboise@wanadoo.fr
Website: www.chateau-amboise.com
It is a castle transformed along the centuries… But thanks to revolution and Napoleon, the building is like half it should be!
Amboise is famous because of Leonard de Vinci who lived in the city until his death.
We loved Amboise because of its history, but we really preferred Chenonceau and Chambord.
Opened Every day except January first and December 25.
From 02/01 to 31/01 : 9am to 12h30 & 2pm to 4.45pm
From 01/02 to 28/02 : 9am to 12h30 & 1pm to 5pm
From 01/03 to 31/03 : 9am to 5.30pm
From 01/04 to 30/06 : 9am to 6.00pm
From 01/07 to 31/08 : 9am to 7.00pm
From 01/09 to 01/11 : 9am to 6.00pm
From 02/11 to 15/12 : 9am to 5.30pm
From 16/11 to 31/12 : 9am to 12h30 & 2pm to 4.45pm
Prices : 9 €; children(7 to 14 years) 5,3 €.
Anaïs
Regetel
Rampe du Château
37403 Amboise
Tél. +33 (0)2 47 57 00 98
chateau.amboise@wanadoo.fr
Website: www.chateau-amboise.com
It is a castle transformed along the centuries… But thanks to revolution and Napoleon, the building is like half it should be!
Amboise is famous because of Leonard de Vinci who lived in the city until his death.
We loved Amboise because of its history, but we really preferred Chenonceau and Chambord.
Opened Every day except January first and December 25.
From 02/01 to 31/01 : 9am to 12h30 & 2pm to 4.45pm
From 01/02 to 28/02 : 9am to 12h30 & 1pm to 5pm
From 01/03 to 31/03 : 9am to 5.30pm
From 01/04 to 30/06 : 9am to 6.00pm
From 01/07 to 31/08 : 9am to 7.00pm
From 01/09 to 01/11 : 9am to 6.00pm
From 02/11 to 15/12 : 9am to 5.30pm
From 16/11 to 31/12 : 9am to 12h30 & 2pm to 4.45pm
Prices : 9 €; children(7 to 14 years) 5,3 €.
Anaïs
Regetel
Photo : Ville d'Amboise © Legnitanais
Chenonceau
Chenonceau
37150 Chenonceau
Tél. +33 (0)2 47 23 90 07
info@chenonceau.com
Website: http://www.chenonceau.com/
It is a really small chateau. When arriving there we were disappointed. Compared to Chambord is like a small house compared to a big building. But after the visit we came to the conclusion that both are very interesting. Chenonceau is plenty of tales about Diane de Poitiers, Catherine de Medicis…
Also it is better to visit on summer and spend half day there for the gardens and surroundings.
Opening hours
The Castle is open every day of the year.
From January 1st to February 5th : 09:30am to 5:00pm.
From February 6th to March 14th : 09:30am to 6:00pm.
From March 15th to My 31st : 09:30am to 7:00pm.
From June 1st to June 30th : 09:00am to 7:30pm.
From July 1st to August 31st : 09:00am to 8:00pm.
From September 1st to September 30th : 09:00am to 7:30pm.
From October 1st to November 7th : 09:00am to 6:00pm.
From November 8th to December 31st : 09:30am to 7:30pm.
Prices
Single Entrance: 10,50 €.
Children (7 to 15) and Students: 8 €.
Wax Museum "The Ladies' Gallery": 12,50 €.
Anaïs
Regetel
Photo : Chenonceau-Galerie © Legnitanais
37150 Chenonceau
Tél. +33 (0)2 47 23 90 07
info@chenonceau.com
Website: http://www.chenonceau.com/
It is a really small chateau. When arriving there we were disappointed. Compared to Chambord is like a small house compared to a big building. But after the visit we came to the conclusion that both are very interesting. Chenonceau is plenty of tales about Diane de Poitiers, Catherine de Medicis…
Also it is better to visit on summer and spend half day there for the gardens and surroundings.
Opening hours
The Castle is open every day of the year.
From January 1st to February 5th : 09:30am to 5:00pm.
From February 6th to March 14th : 09:30am to 6:00pm.
From March 15th to My 31st : 09:30am to 7:00pm.
From June 1st to June 30th : 09:00am to 7:30pm.
From July 1st to August 31st : 09:00am to 8:00pm.
From September 1st to September 30th : 09:00am to 7:30pm.
From October 1st to November 7th : 09:00am to 6:00pm.
From November 8th to December 31st : 09:30am to 7:30pm.
Prices
Single Entrance: 10,50 €.
Children (7 to 15) and Students: 8 €.
Wax Museum "The Ladies' Gallery": 12,50 €.
Anaïs
Regetel
Photo : Chenonceau-Galerie © Legnitanais
CHAMBORD
Built for François 1er. Count 2 or 3hrs for the castle and few more for the surroundings as it is very nice seen from the out side.
The castle is really cold during winter.
We took a French speaking guide and she explained us lots of things about this place: The history and the true-false links with Leonard de Vinci. We were also told that lots of decoration is similar reconstitutions and not the real furniture that was there at the 16th c.*. We loved the visit. The stairs are really funny. The castle is plenty of French history and recalls to François 1er.
There is video explaining the chateau (subtiteled in English) it is also interesting.
*She explained to us that the Kings court used to travel and the furniture travelled with them. So the places used to be empty for a while.
The Château is open all year round except on New Year’s Day, 11 november and Christmas Day.
From 02/01 to 31/03: 9am – 5.15pm
From 01/04 to 10/07: 9am – 6.15pm
From 11/07 to 16/08: 9am – 7.30pm
From 17/08 to 30/09: 9am – 6.15pm
From 01/10 to 31/12: 9am – 5.15pm
Prices:
Low season (02/01 to 31/03/2010) & (01/10 to 31/12/2010) €8.50
High season (01/04 to 30/09/2010) €9.50
The castle is really cold during winter.
We took a French speaking guide and she explained us lots of things about this place: The history and the true-false links with Leonard de Vinci. We were also told that lots of decoration is similar reconstitutions and not the real furniture that was there at the 16th c.*. We loved the visit. The stairs are really funny. The castle is plenty of French history and recalls to François 1er.
There is video explaining the chateau (subtiteled in English) it is also interesting.
*She explained to us that the Kings court used to travel and the furniture travelled with them. So the places used to be empty for a while.
The Château is open all year round except on New Year’s Day, 11 november and Christmas Day.
From 02/01 to 31/03: 9am – 5.15pm
From 01/04 to 10/07: 9am – 6.15pm
From 11/07 to 16/08: 9am – 7.30pm
From 17/08 to 30/09: 9am – 6.15pm
From 01/10 to 31/12: 9am – 5.15pm
Prices:
Low season (02/01 to 31/03/2010) & (01/10 to 31/12/2010) €8.50
High season (01/04 to 30/09/2010) €9.50
Anaïs
Regetel
Regetel
Photo © Legnitanais
August 15, 2009
PARC ASTERIX
ASTERIX PARC
Located about 35min from Paris, the Astérix park is a good place for all the family. It is better under the sun as there are many games with water from which you may go out slightly wet.
You have attractions for the children as for the adults. There are also beautiful shows. I particularly appreciated the show with dolphins.
Located about 35min from Paris, the Astérix park is a good place for all the family. It is better under the sun as there are many games with water from which you may go out slightly wet.
You have attractions for the children as for the adults. There are also beautiful shows. I particularly appreciated the show with dolphins.
Valérie
Hôtel des Nations Saint Germain
Visit Asterix Park web
How to go to Parc Astérix
Going to Park Astérix with Public Transport
I used at first the RER B (RAPID TRANSIT RAIL SYSTEM IN THE PARIS REGION) from Chatelet until the stop "Charles de Gaulle" terminal 1 (20 minutes).
At the exit of the station, you have a bus which bring you to Park Astérix entrance.
There is a bus every 30 minutes from 9:00 am untill 6:30 pm . It takes about 15 minutes to arrive to the Park.
It is a good way to go to the parc and it is easy. For the return trip, you make the same thing. The last bus is at 7:00 pm. The price of the round-trip ticket is reasonable (7.50 € for an adult and 5.5 € for a child.
I used at first the RER B (RAPID TRANSIT RAIL SYSTEM IN THE PARIS REGION) from Chatelet until the stop "Charles de Gaulle" terminal 1 (20 minutes).
At the exit of the station, you have a bus which bring you to Park Astérix entrance.
There is a bus every 30 minutes from 9:00 am untill 6:30 pm . It takes about 15 minutes to arrive to the Park.
It is a good way to go to the parc and it is easy. For the return trip, you make the same thing. The last bus is at 7:00 pm. The price of the round-trip ticket is reasonable (7.50 € for an adult and 5.5 € for a child.
Total fare round trip RER + BUS (from Paris ) : Adult 24.5 € Child 18.5 €
Valérie
Hôtel des Nations Saint Germain
Visit the Park Web
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