Things to do in Compiegne

The castle was demolished by Louis VIII in the 17th century and was completely restored by architect Viollet-le-Duc for Napoleon III.

100 km north of Paris, Compiègne Castle is very beautiful, and there are exhibitions. The forest outside the castle is very famous.

This trip to Disneyland Paris was the main event, and the two of us decisively bought the one-day, two-park express pass, which we felt was well worth it. We entered the park at 10:30 am and experienced almost everything that was available. Some popular rides have queues of up to 45 minutes, but the express pass significantly reduced that waiting time, allowing for more time to enjoy the park. I recommend the roller coasters, Indian Mine Train, and the drop tower. The Pirates of the Caribbean ride is far less thrilling than the Shanghai Disneyland ride, though it's somewhat similar to the Shanghai Disneyland's Spectacular Adventure.

The Louvre Museum is a bucket list item for me. The exhibits were mesmerising and I made it a point to visit every single gallery. There was also a special exhibition on Mesopotamia which featured rare artifacts from Susa and various periods of the Mesopotamian city states. A must see! The visit on October 17, 2026 coincided with the peak of the student protests. Not once was I harrassed or felt unsafe. Kudos to the kindness of the French people. J'adore!

Teacher Ju Zi's explanation of Notre Dame Cathedral was fantastic! Professional and engaging, she clearly and movingly explained the architectural history and the "Chinese people in Notre Dame," packed with valuable information throughout. I learned a lot and highly recommend it!

a must see in paris. even if not serious art lovers, you will feel the joy of arts. lucky to see the mary cassett exhibition too.

It was a great summit experience, and the accompanying Seine River cruise was also excellent. Our guide was Korean and spoke both English and French, so I had no problem communicating with her in French. There was also a very friendly elderly Australian couple in our group; they even gave me a small souvenir before I left.

Worth taking the ride specially during the evening when Eiffel is about to light up. Glad to see Eiffel Tower lighting and sparkling too. Got the scenic view of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum and Musée d'Orsay also.

The food was mediocre and not worth the price, but the scenery was nice; we saw the entire Seine River in two hours. The service was poor; the set meal included a bottle of wine, and after I finished the first glass the waiter poured for me, it took 20 minutes for them to refill it.