If you find yourself with a little spare time and you’re willing to travel 19 miles, take a look at Vendome. This lively place offers up plenty to keep you busy. Among the first stops you make here should be Château de Vendôme, Parc Naturel Regional du Perche and Theatre de l’Aparte. Locals will also likely point you toward Blois, 20 miles away. If you can only find time for one thing here, make sure it’s Chateau de Blois. (But we’d also recommend Chateau de Beauregard and Maison de la Magie.)