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Paris: the Palace of Fontainebleau

By: Gaelle 13th March 20205th April 2025

A royal residence, the Palace of Fontainebleau is an ideal day trip from Paris but also a perfect alternative to Versailles.

Paris: Champs-sur-Marne castle

By: Gaelle 23rd February 202012th April 2025

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Close to Paris, the castle of Champs-sur-Marne is relatively unknown. Built in 1703, it is a fine example of the pleasure house.

Paris: Maisons-Laffitte castle

By: Gaelle 22nd February 202012th April 2025

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Visit of Maisons-Laffitte castle, a masterpiece of 17th century classical French architecture: little known and easily accessible from Paris.

ABOUT ME

Hi, there! I’m Gaelle and while visiting many of the 70+ countries I've travelled to, I have tried to avoid the crowds of tourists, handrail-flanked walkways and the 'stand here to take your selfie'. From solo travelling in Uzbekistan and marvelling at its intricate Islamic architecture to hiking through the jungle in Panama and enjoying stunning waterfall amphitheatres, all to oneself. I walk that extra mile and seek out the guidebook-alternative, yet never one bit less beautiful. Through this website I endeavour to share this experience and show you another path, the one less travelled—Welcome to my travel diaries, welcome to TheOtherPaths.com