A scenic 90-minute drive will whisk you out of Paris and into the countryside to explore one of France’s most imposing medieval castles. The Château of Pierrefonds was originally built to serve as a fortress over 600 years ago and was reconstructed in its current romantic, fairytale style in the 19th century.

You can learn all about the castle’s colorful history on a self-guided tour or join one of the hourly guided tours, available in several languages. Your tour will take you through the large salons, a central courtyard, the chapel, and the donjon, or castle keep. A walk around the parapet (the chemin de ronde) will reward you with sweeping views over the surrounding village and countryside.

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