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BEFORE VERSAILLES THERE WAS VAUX-LE-VICOMTE – TRAVELS WITH YOUR NAVIGO

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As discussed in a recent blog, there are many exciting possibilities for exploring Paris and its regions if you’re armed with a Navigo travel pass.  The 17th century masterpiece Vaux-le-Vicomte is just one of 100 châteaux about an hour or less f…
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TRAVELS WITH YOUR NAVIGO –DISCOVERING PARIS AND BEYOND

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We have often been asked about the best way to get out and about to explore Paris and all the many attractions in the vicinity suitable for a day’s excursion. Paris has a terrific transport pass, a smart card called the Navigo Découverte—simp…
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Le Château de Champs-sur-Marne – a petit Versailles

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  This magnificent château has often been overlooked in favour of more famous palaces such as Versailles, Fontainebleau or Chantilly. Located in the verdant département of Seine-et-Marne some 18 kms east of Paris, it’s a perfect candi…
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Provins, a town famous for its medieval fairs

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A little over an hour by train to the east of Paris, the medieval town of Provins, is famous for its intact fortifications, impressive monuments and architectural character, combined with a network of small canals.  It became a major venue for t…
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