My family of 5 will be in Paris in Sept 08 and want to visit a chateau. Have heard of Versailles%26#39; beauty but was recommended Fontainebleau because it is not so busy and perhaps more child-friendly. Any recommendations from those who have seen both please.
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Really depends on what you want. Versailles will be very busy, F much quieter for sure. Chateaus are similar, V has F beat on the grounds. Depending on the age of your children, walking around a chateau may be a little boring. AT least at V you can rent bikes, row boats or a golf cart. The farm at V is more interesting for kids. Versailles is a little easier to get to from the city centre. But in saying that We loved walking around the town of F as well. I am sure others will tell you exactly what to do, I have given you some information to help make your own choice. Any other questions, feel free to ask.
Bottom line: for differing reasons, I consider V slightly more interesting and fun than F
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Thanks Peter. I had heard that one of the chateau%26#39;s had bike/boat hire and this is what will help make our decision. You%26#39;ve been a great help.
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Fontainebleue is beautiful, but I%26#39;d really recommend Versailles for the ease of access from central Paris, for it%26#39;s various activities that will interest the kids, and it%26#39;s general %26quot;wow%26quot; factor :)
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Is it easy to just show up to Versailles or should I buy tickets before we go. I have heard that the SNCF sells tickets including train fare but the website is coming up with error messages. Perhaps I can buy them once we get to Paris.
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