Filled with wonderful historical architecture, including an impressive Renaissance castle, Saint-Germain-en-Laye is well worth adding to your list of day trips from Paris. The commune is situated in the western suburbs of Paris, about 9 miles from the city center, and can be reached by train.

You can go on a self-guided walk around the historical dwellings of Saint-Germain-en-Laye to admire well-preserved 17th-century architecture, tour the Old Castle, which now houses the National Archaeology Museum with its world-class collection of exhibits, and visit the Maurice Denis Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. If you need a breath of fresh air, there are several parks and trails to explore on foot and foodies can pick up a gourmet basket of local goodies at the tourist office.

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