🏰 Chenonceau Castle | A Day Trip to Paris' Niche Water Castle

📍Château de Chenonceau During this trip to Paris, I specifically set aside a day to visit the Château de Chenonceau—the "castle of my dreams" that I didn't get to see on my last trip to Paris. ⚜️ It first belonged to the wife of a finance director, then became a retreat that King Henry gave to his favorite mistress. Over time, it was once home to queens dowager, celebrities, countesses, and more. Finally, during World War II, it was converted into a hospital. 🏰 What makes this castle unique is that it spans the Cher River entirely—it's a castle built on water! 🚣‍♀️ The castle offers guided tours and boating services. ⛲️ The fountains in the garden complement the rose estate. The exquisite embroidery in the bedrooms pairs with lifelike oil paintings. 🥖 From the bread oven in the basement to the domed architecture built with stone bricks—every corner tells the story of France's past glory. 📸 Check-in Tips: 1️⃣ The Catherine Garden next to the castle is perfect for photos! Standing by the fountain, you can capture most of the castle. 2️⃣ The arched windows beside the inner corridor of the castle. Behind them, you can see tourists boating and the Cher River. 3️⃣ The kitchen—don't underestimate this small kitchen. From corn and onions to pots and pans, it's fully restored to a 16th-century kitchen. You'll feel like a French chef in no time! 4️⃣ Go boating 🚣! There's no need to say more about how great boating is for photos—while boating, both the castle and the river become your backdrop. Don't worry about getting tired—they're all electric boats! 🚘 About 3 hours by car from downtown Paris 🚄 Take a train from Paris Montparnasse Station, then transfer to TER. The total journey takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. 🎫 Tickets can be purchased on-site: €18 for adults, €15 for children, and free for children under 7. #NicheTravelDestination #Paris #ParisDayTrip #France #Castle #FranceTravel