Here is a wonderful discovery: this castle is certainly one of the most beautiful we have visited among all the castles of the Loire Valley. It is a private castle, yet richly furnished and decorated with all sorts of objects and costumes, some period and some not—a true treasure trove! Every room is furnished, and …
Parisian museums for young children During our stay in Paris, we visited a few museums that are particularly suitable for young children. For example, we visited the Musée de l’Homme located on the Place du Trocadéro. It’s a beautiful and comprehensive museum, very interesting, but a bit challenging for very young children who cannot read …
We couldn’t visit the Paris region without saying hello to Mickey, so we stayed at Disneyland Paris for 4 days. The Davy Crockett Ranch Disneyland Paris For this stay, we stayed at the Davy Crockett Ranch. This “hotel” requires you to have your own car as there is no shuttle service to the park. This …
There’s no denying it, Paris is beautiful! Especially old Paris, with its narrow streets and charming facades… and of course, as good tourists, we couldn’t miss out on some iconic buildings! Discovering Paris on the Seine The day begins with a Bateau-Mouche cruise! A must-do, especially if you don’t have many days to spend in …
You couldn’t spend a holiday in the Paris region without visiting the Château de Versailles! And luckily, we happened to visit on the day the château was hosting its grand night fountains show! So, we spent an entire day and evening at the estate. The Interior of the Château de Versailles We started our visit …
A day is just about the right amount of time to fully explore the domain! We all loved the very pleasant visit. Like its neighbors Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte, the château is beautifully furnished and well-preserved, but unlike its neighbors, in addition to the French gardens, you will visit an immense wooded park. And that’s what …
This year, our summer vacation in 2022 is taking place in the Paris region. August is said to be the best time to visit Paris, so here we go! These holidays will be without Rapido because we wanted to visit Paris and stay for several days. For obvious reasons, we traveled by car. Visiting capitals …
After exploring Turquant and its Valley of Artisans, we decided to visit the castle of Anjou and its troglodyte underground: the Château de Brézé. It’s a very beautiful, well-preserved, and furnished castle, notable for its immense underground tunnels. Once you’ve completed the traditional tour of the castle, you descend beneath it to discover a second, …
Our road trip in the Loire begins with a visit to the Montbazon fortress. It’s a wonderful discovery where you can easily spend a good half-day. This is a medieval fortress in ruins, unfortunately, but don’t think you’ll be bored! The fortress is managed by an association that offers an entertaining guided tour to learn …
Off we go for a short weekend with Rapido in the Ardèche region! We spent two nights at the Huttopia Le Moulin campsite in Saint-Martin d’Ardèche, right by the water. A very large and beautiful spot reserved at the last minute for the August 15th weekend! Almost alone! A private beach, breakfast service, a small …
The Château de Langeais was built by order of Louis XI starting in 1465. The interiors are furnished and evoke the daily life of 15th-century lords. On December 6, 1491, the marriage of Charles VIII and Anne of Brittany took place here. This wedding is reenacted in a room of the castle with numerous superbly …
The Château de Valençay was acquired by Robert II d’Estampes and features Renaissance and classical architecture. Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, a minister of Napoleon and a great French diplomat, contributed to the renovation of the castle. Valençay is a very beautiful château, perfectly furnished in Renaissance style. Besides the pleasant and well-commented interior visit thanks to …
The Château du Rivau is a medieval fortress dating back to 1420, conceived at the initiative of Pierre de Beauvau, the Grand Chamberlain of Charles VII, which sets it apart from the Renaissance castles in the Loire region. What a surprising visit! Art enthusiasts will love this castle. Others, however, might find it quite bewildering. …
