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An Escape To Domaine de Chamarande

A random day trip took us to a hidden jewel in the Essonne department.

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Jul 02, 2023
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When you think castle or château, the first name that pops into the minds of many Francophiles is “Loire.” The region about 2 hours south of Paris is renowned for its spectacular châteaux. Our epic family bike trip through the Loire remains one of the highlights of our time in France.

But for a day trip, the Loire is just a bit too far from Paris (at le…

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