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Off The Beaten Path: Chateau de Vincennes
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While most people visiting Paris make their way to Versailles, Chateau Vincennes, dating back to the 13th century (the Midevil Versailles), provides a great escape from the bustle of the City. Used by every monarch from Charles V to Henry IV, it was used as a hunting lodge. The Castle has a real moat, ramparts, and a midevil prison. Mata Hari faced a firing squad here in 1917. Important Information: Open Apr.-Sept. daily 10am-noon and 1:15-6pm; Oct.-Mar. 10am-noon and 1:15-5pm. Tour of the Ste-Chapelle (45min.) 10:15, 11:45am, 1:30, 4:15pm, in summer also 5:15pm; €4, 18-25 €2.50, under 18 free. Tour of Ste-Chapelle, ramparts, and moat (1¼hr.) 11am, 2:15, 3, 3:45pm, in summer also 4:30pm; €5.50, 18-26 €3.50, under 18 free.
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Phone: 01 48 08 31 20
Other Contact: Metro: Chateau Vincennes
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About a half hour on the RER will take you to the town of Versailles and the famous Chateau. An entrance ticket will earn you a tour of the beautiful grand chateau where you will see the famous Hall of Mirrors and all the gold and red velvet and amazing furnishings. The grounds of the chateau can be visited free of charge. Acres and acres of trees, fountains, flowering gardens and pastures are there for visitors to stroll through, picnic in and enjoy. There are carriage rides that you can take, and a small train that will take you to the far end of the grounds and back. At the other end of the grounds is Petit Versailles, the home of Marie Antoinette. For a small fee you can visit this building and again it's free to stroll around the grounds with the stables and fountains.
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Website: http://www.chateauversailles.fr/
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Katherine.. Enjoyed your pics and tips on Paris. We're heading their in September on our way to Nice and your pages were very helpful.. Happy travels.. Tom | Mikebb Wed Feb 7, 2007 07:21 UTC
Katherine, your tips will be a great help on our 3 day stopover on our way to the USA. Thank you. |
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