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[xian143]

Hi Ben,

We would like to visit one of the following chateau: Château de Fontainebleau,Château de Vincennes and Chateau de Malmaison.Could you give us specific directions by using the public transport to reach them.?

We would be staying in an apt near the LourveAnd we(2 adults) are travelling with one 4 year old girl

Thanks in advance

xian

[ben]

Hi Xian,

See the article: Paris to Chateau Fontainebleau for detailed instructions on that trip. From the Louvre area you would take Metro Line 1 in direction Ch. de Vincennes until Gare de Lyon and then follow the instructions in the above article.

Chateau de Vincennes is also very easy to get to. Metro Line 1 from Louvre-Rivoli (or whichever Line 1 station is closest to you) in direction of Chateau de Vincennes will take you directly to the doorstep of the Chateau. I quite like this chateau. It's very "classic" with its moat and well thought out design.

To visit Chateau Malmaison take the RER A train from Chatelet Les Halles station (north of the Louvre) in direction St-Germain-en-Laye or Poissy or Cergy-le-Haut until La Défense (Grande Arche). From this station you'll need to take Bus 258 until stop "Le Chateau". You can also start the trip on Metro Line 1, direction La Défense, taking it right to the end, station La Défense, and continuing on the bus as before.

You can purchase either single tickets (billets Ile de France) for these trips, or simply purchase a Paris Visite transit pass covering you for all 6 zones.

[xian143]

Hi Ben,

Now we have a better picture of getting there.

Thanks!

Xian