Château des 3 Reines (Castle of the 3 queens)

This day’s visit takes you to Montceaux-lès-Meaux, a small village with the “village de caractère” label (village of character), located 10km from Meaux, to discover the remains of a former royal castle.

10am

[This tour is only available if the group is accompanied by its own translator.]

Guided tour of the remains of the castle at Montceaux-lès-Meaux. This château was a centre of power during the Renaissance. It belonged to Queen Catherine de’ Medici, then to Gabrielle d’Estrées, favourite of King Henry IV of France, and finally to Marie de’ Medici. Discover its romantic ruins, which evoke the past splendour of this royal site like a fading echo.

12.30pm

All-inclusive lunch in a traditional Meaux restaurant. Sample our local specialities!

3pm

Guided tour of the Maison du Brie de Meaux. Re-enactments and dramatisations will tell you more about the history of this famous cheese. Your guide will take you through the various stages of production, from collecting the milk to maturing the cheese in the cellar, before ending your visit with a delicious tasting of Brie de Meaux PDO and red wine.