![]() Enjoy the opulent interior, an incredible art collection, stunning horse show, the gorgeous gardens with a beautiful hamlet which inspired Marie-Antoinette. Take a 23 minute TER train ride from Gare du Nord, then take the free shuttle bus or take the 30 minute walk if you fancy seeing the pretty town en route. The Chateau de Chantilly, in Picardy, is one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles in France and very easy to reach from Paris. ![]() More on Versailles:ġ0 things to do in Versailles Chateau de Chantilly, Picardy There are restaurants on site but the gardens are fabulous for a picnic and there are plenty of restaurants in the town which is also well worth a visit. Book tickets online before you go and try to go as early as possible to avoid the queues to get in. Sumptuous, ridiculously opulent, breath-taking for its history and beauty, the castle is packed with wow factor. I once spent 3 days there and still didn’t see it all. The palace is huge, you’ll need an entire day for it. The Gare Rive Droite is a 20-25 minute walk. The closest to the Palace is Versailles Rive Gauche (RER Line C) 12-15 minute walk. Note that there are two stations in Versailles. It’s an easy 40-50-minute train ride from Paris. Versailles is France’s most famous palace and it really does live up to the hype. More on the Chateau de Chenonceau and its gardens. But, be warned, you’ll want to go back and see more of the Loire Valley once you’ve been here… For a taste of the Loire Valley castles, it’s perfect. It’s a fairy tale pretty castle, beautifully furnished, and has the most amazing onsite restaurant – L’Orangerie. ![]() A master florist creates magical floral displays in every room, many of the blooms grown in the castle’s own gorgeous gardens. And then 25 minutes by local train to Chenonceaux train station which is a 400m walk from the castle ticket office. Just one hour from Paris-Montparnasse to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps (Tours). The exquisite Chateau de Chenonceau is the closest of the beautiful Loire Valley castles that’s easy to reach by train from Paris. Castles to visit on a day trip by train from Paris Chateau de Chenonceau, Loire Valley What’s more we’ve focused on the most beautiful, historic castles you can visit by taking public transport – no need to hire a car. If you’re in Paris, we know you’ll have plenty to do and see, but the chateaux of France are super special and when it’s this easy to visit, it really adds something to your French holiday. Castles you can visit easily in a day trip from Paris include Chenonceau, the gorgeous Castle of Flowers, enchanting Chantilly and fabulous Fontainebleau. ![]()
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