• What historical sites can visitors explore in France?
    • France has no shortage of wonderful palaces, castles, and gardens to visit, several of which are less than an hour from Paris.
  • Are there medieval sites to visit in France?
    • The countryside abounds with historical fortified towns and villages where you can explore ancient towers and ramparts.
  • How is France connected to the art world?
    • Everywhere you go, you will be reminded of the country’s famous art legacy at some of the best art museums in the world.

1. Parc de Bagatelle (20 minutes) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Parc de Bagatelle (20 minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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2. Versailles (20 minutes) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Versailles (20 minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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3. Saint-Germain-en-Laye (50 minutes)

Saint-Germain-en-Laye (50 minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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4. Chateau Saint Jean de Beauregard (30 minutes)

Chateau Saint Jean de Beauregard (30 minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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5. Day Trips from Paris: Vaux-le-Vicomte (50 minutes)

Day Trips from Paris: Vaux-le-Vicomte (50 minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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6. Barbizon (55 minutes)

Barbizon (55 minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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7. Day Trips from Paris: Fontainebleau (1 hour)

Day Trips from Paris: Fontainebleau (1 hour) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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8. Senlis (1 hour)

Senlis (1 hour) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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9. Chateau of Chantilly (1 hour)

Chateau of Chantilly (1 hour) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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10. Day Trips from Paris: Auvers-sur-Oise (1 hour)

Day Trips from Paris: Auvers-sur-Oise (1 hour) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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11. Monet’s Garden (1 hour and ten minutes)

Monet’s Garden (1 hour and ten minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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12. Provins (1 hour and 15 minutes)

Provins (1 hour and 15 minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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13. Moret-sur-Loing (1 hour and fifteen minutes)

Moret-sur-Loing (1 hour and fifteen minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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14. Chartres (1 hour and twenty minutes)

Chartres (1 hour and twenty minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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15. Compiegne (1 hour and twenty minutes)

Compiegne (1 hour and twenty minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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16. Side trips from Paris: Angers (1 hour and thirty minutes)

Side trips from Paris: Angers (1 hour and thirty minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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17. Chateau of Pierrefonds (1 hour and 30 minutes)

Chateau of Pierrefonds (1 hour and 30 minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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18. Day Trips from Paris: Reims (1 hour and forty minutes)

Day Trips from Paris: Reims (1 hour and forty minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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19. Rouen (1 hour and fifty minutes)

Rouen (1 hour and fifty minutes)  | Day Trips from Paris, France
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20. Day Trips from Paris: Troyes (2 hours)

Day Trips from Paris: Troyes (2 hours) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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21. Laon (2 hours)

Laon (2 hours) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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22. Lille (2 hours and twenty minutes)

Lille (2 hours and twenty minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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23. Deauville-Trouville (2 hours and twenty minutes)

Deauville-Trouville (2 hours and twenty minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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24. Le Mont-Saint-Michel (3 hours and thirty minutes)

Le Mont-Saint-Michel (3 hours and thirty minutes) | Day Trips from Paris, France
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