The magic of French castles

There is a big number of castles in France, each with it’s own historical significance and value.

In this article I will present to you the three castles I have visited, and there will certainly be many more in the future, as some have already made it to my must-see list.

Château de Versailles|Versailles Castle – This castle was the residence of many French rulers and is a significant item in French culture and history. The castle is located in Versailles, about 20 km from Paris.

At the beginning, you can take the appliance and headphones through which you can hear all the information you need about the castle. As you go from room to room, so you learn information about the location you are currently in, and this is very useful, because you also get to know the castle and the history of France and it’s rulers in some way. Also be sure to take a map, because the castle is huge, both inside and outside.

Versailles emerged as a hunting castle, and over time it was altered and remodeled, according to who lived and managed it. Thus, over time, one of the most beautiful castles in France and possibly the whole world was created. Within the walls of this castle lived about 6000 people.

The castle is adorned with numerous gardens, fountains and even a maze. The exterior of this castle leaves every visitor speechless. For hours, you can stroll through the gardens of this castle and revisit new things you haven’t seen before. So it’s good to take a castle map at the beginning.

As for the interior of the castle, it is also imposing. It contains a large number of rooms, each with its own history and importance. One of the most important rooms is the Gallery of Mirrors, in which the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919, ending the First World War.

There are several smaller castles in the park of Versailles Castle: The Grand Trijanon, The Little Trijanon, as well as The Queen’s Village.

The history of Versailles is very extensive and I will write about it in more detail in a later article, because nevertheless this magnificent building deserves to have it’s own, independent story. What I would like to add, and what is important to you, is that the ticket price for adults is 20€, and if you want to include music fountains in the price, then the ticket price is 27€. These are prices per person, taken from the official website. Be sure to check the site before visiting, as ticket prices may change. The official site of Versailles Castle is http://en.chateauversailles.fr/plan-your-visit/tickets-and-prices. And while you are not visiting this wonderful place yourself, enjoy some more of my photos …

Château de Pierrefonds – This castle is located just under 100 km from Paris. Unfortunately, when we visited this castle, some works were underway, so we were unable to get inside, but it’s exterior left us speechless!

The castle is located on a hill and is one of those castles seen only in movies. It is imposing and magnificent, worthy of those of the greatest historical rulers. At least it made such an impression on me!

The castle was erected in the 14th century by Duke Louis of Orleans. The castle was then demolished in the 17th century, and it’s restoration was commissioned by Napoleon.

The entrance fee for this castle is 8€ per person, and for all persons under 18 years of age the entry is free of charge. Make sure you keep track of their site to stay up-to-date with all the necessary pricing, opening hours and more. Here is their site http://www.chateau-pierrefonds.fr/en/. And a few more pics are coming…

Château de Chantilly – The third castle I would single out, and in my opinion the most beautiful of the three, is Chantilly. This castle is located about 40 km from Paris.We also did not enter it because we wanted to focus on it’s exterior and the many amenities that are inside the courtyard of the castle itself. If it can be called a yard at all, considering that the exterior of this castle is incredibly large!

The castle consists of two buildings: Petit Château and Grand Château.The castle also has a gallery, gardens, gardens, fountains, lakes, as well as many other facilities. The exterior of the castle is perfectly arranged and the nature is mesmerizing. You can walk through the woods, sit by the lake and enjoy the view, hang out with beautiful swans, and of course create beautiful memories and photos.

Ticket price for this castle is €17 per person, for adults. https://domainedechantilly.com/en/accueil/chateau/ – You can find all the information you need and need on this site. The number of pictures I made is large, and the reason is simple – this place is magical and every part of it left me speechless! I will try to convey the beauty of this place via photos below, but I still strongly recommend you to visit this place if you can. You really will not repent! Enjoy the photos…

I sincerely hope you enjoyed this article and if you have any questions feel free to write to me! 📩 And of course, if you have the opportunity, visit at least one of these three castles, you will certainly not repent!