If you've been to Paris several times and want to visit something very old, very original and that very few people will have seen, here it is! It's called Le Château de la Reine Blanche (The white queen's castle), it was originally built in 1290! but what you can see now is actually a "new" building that was erected around 1500, following to a giant fire. This "castle" which is more like a big mansion really has a stunning history - linked to the Gobelin family (which is very famous in Paris) among other things. It has been recently renovated (as you can see) and can be visited. Of course, it's not in the center of Paris (it's in the 13th arrondissement), but sometimes, it's worth going away from the beaten tracks, isn't?
Hello! I love your blog and I am making my very first trip to Paris in April 2012 so I will put this on my list of places to see!!!
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Sounds like a must-see indeed. You can't imagine how long my list is by now, Eric.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eric for these 'insider's' tips....
ReplyDeleteParis of the beaten track is what real Paris is all about.
Oh, how long my visit would have to be to see all my "must visit" places! I would have to spend a lifetime there. Since that is not possible, I will enjoy it through your blog, Eric. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWho would believe that this is in the middle of Paris? OK. I concede—it is a case of “same name, different place.”
ReplyDeleteI could find another image of The Castle of the White Queen that shows a broader area here.
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