Top 5 Castles to Visit near Paris (incl. Versailles)

Includes Versailles, Fontainebleau, Chantilly, Vaux-Le-Vicomte and Pierrefond.

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=== TIMESTAMPS ===
00:00 Intro
00:48 Chantilly Castle
03:54 How to Get to Chantilly Castle from Paris
04:42 Fontainbleau Castle
07:13 Auberge à la bonne idée (Michelin 1 Macaron)
08:51 Pierrefond Medieval Castle
11:24 Vaux-Le-Vicomte Castle
15:19 Versailles Castle

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Antoine Dupont - Marketing, Public Speaker & filmmaker newbie
Colleen Dupont - Branding, Identity Coach & cooking enthusiast
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[jtstacey]

I love how you guys always highlight everything by giving tons of options that many travel bloggers tend to miss or skip. Ya'll are like a three course dinner while everyone else is fast food.

[Ron_Robertson]

So glad you highlighted Fontainebleau. I lived there, just a block away from the chateau itself, for close to 2 years. One thing I like about it is that it is fully furnished with furniture, etc., and gives you a clear view of how they would have lived there (at least through the Napoleon III period). The other big chateaux, like Versailles, are not as fully furnished out, and can seem a bit empty. The collection of tableware there, especially the porcelain and silver are incredible.

[SiL-ujzl]

That meal at Pierrefonds ....wow I'm speechless ❤

[hildabrunski]

Les Frenchies never disappoint! Great tips on castles that people might now consider but are top of the list as opposed to crowds of Versailles! We look forward to your next adventure!!

[mariavandenbosch]

Chantilly Castle, OMG the gallery with all those gorgeous classical paintings is already worth a visit.

[loverajput]

You deserve 1M+ subscribers, I really love your videos!

[eliancog]

I'm French and I'm living just at 10 minutes away from pierrefonds if you are a castle fan and going to pierrefonds just stop by Compiègne just before going to pierrefonds there is also a beautiful castle one of the favorites ones of French kings to go hunting in the tremendous forest that we have you can visit the castle walk in the forest visit beautiful churches that we have there is also not so far from Compiègne if you're a fan of history there is the exact place where the 1918 armistice was signed really if you have few days free and your in Paris come here at Compiègne it's a beautiful small town of around 50, 000 inhabitants you can get there by train directly from Paris in 40minutes and you would have the chance to discover another city outside of Paris where people are so much more friendly than in Paris and moreover if you are coming in December there is a beautiful little Christmas market and beautiful Christmas lights all over the city

[valeriehardee]

I’ve been to Versailles twice and what I was most moved by were the gardens! I kept gazing for as far as I could see thinking of the beauty someone created that still exists. Next time I will do a tour of Vaux le Vicomte. I really enjoyed the story you provided about the castle’s owner. Side note, that meal looked extraordinary from beginning to end! 💃🏽

[cheprince]

Amazing! I am a Canadian who just relocated to Paris with my new Job and your videos have been a great way to discover and plan which attractions and hidden gems to explore in this amazing city, which can be confusing and overwhelming at times.

[Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for sharing this absolutely wonderful video n for d tour around 5 castles near Paris. Truly magnificent heritage of France.

[thetwopointslow]

Pierrefonds looks absolutely gorgeous, your smiles say it all!

[katrinaassoumou]

Wow! These are truly places to visit. Thank you so much for this video. Amen

[deborahpondermance]

Another EXCELLENT informative video! 👏👏👏 Thank you so much, Colleen and Antoine! Since Versailles is on everyone’s list, could you do a video on where to eat in the area before/ after visiting the palace? I’m sure there are a lot of overpriced tourist traps, and I would love some guidance on where to go for a good, but reasonably priced meal. Thanks in advance.

[VanillaCat]

Vaux Le Vicomte looks lovely and a much better experience being less crowded. Thanks for this comparison video. Very Helpful!

[sweetypatnett]

Thanks for sharing all the highlights of Paris. I could never stop watching your videos. I find it very interesting, informative and helpful. The castles are beautiful and breathtaking. God bless you both!!!🙏💖🙏💖

[bencruzsf]

I just came back from Paris and did go to Chantilly to see the Domaine there and it was wonderful! I would say though that instead of cutting through the trees and therefore approach the estate from the back, I would just walk straight through the town in order to see the shops and regular culture in this city. I am pretty fit and I have to say that the walk was not just 15 minutes but more 25 to 30 and it is really long! I would recommend that one use a taxi if one has mobility issues.

[odalismartinez]

Bonjour!! Thanks for this amazing video. As always, an amazing and beautiful editing work!! Merci beaucoup. Odalis from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[chantaldegreef]

We went on one of your recommendations to the Bistro du Sommelier. It was fantastic. Highly recommend. Thanks so much for showing us in your videos. I will surely pick some more ideas of where to go next time my family and I visit France or Paris.

[janettesierra]

This is absolutely beautiful makes me want to go back such a great video thank you

[irenelacson]

Another amazing video and wonderful tip. I’ve been to 3 chateaus-Versailles, Fountainbleau and Vaux el Vicomte and they’re all stunning and beautiful. I’m planning to visit Chantilly this December. First time I’ve heard of Pierreford castle and I will definitely check this out and so is the restaurant -Auberge a la bonne Idee. The food looks amazing. Thank you again for the lovely video. I always look forward with your video. I’m going to South of France, too. Hopefully you will have a video of South of France.