RETURN (ONE DAY TRAVEL FROM PARIS)
Our list, quite succinct, includes the most visited cities; those included in the World Heritage List, others labeled "the most beautiful village in France" and the choices especially interesting for children.
You can take a day trip or even extend your visit. Check out!
Also search among the options below, by our seals: Heritage of Humanity , Member of the Association of the most beautiful French villages and Paris with Children.
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UP TO 1 HOUR FROM PARIS
IN 1 to two HOURS
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(OUT OF FRANCE)
We consider, whenever possible, train travel with direct displacements, that is, without changing trains. and with less travel time.
To organize your tour see:
SNCF - railway company French public: http://en.voyages-sncf.com
RailEurope -Buying a ticket in Portuguese: http://www.raileurope.com.br
For your best choice it is important to know that:
TGV, THA, EST, IC: are faster trains and, in general, with less stops
RER, TER: they are regional trains, generally slower with more stops; you can use your ticket for a period of time and do not have to pay to reserve your place. Regional trains.
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Imposing and copied around the world, the Château de Versailles (1) it is famous not only for the main castle and its other beautiful buildings, but also for its magnificent woods with many flowers, statues, lakes and fountains.
Château de Versailles - Place d'Armes - 78000 Versailles
There are several arrival options: bus, train (SNCF), RER
RER C5 (about 30 minutes driving + 5 minutes walking) - Versailles Rive Gauche Station (nearest stop)
SNCF train (approx. 20 minutes travel + 20 minutes on foot)
-arrival at Versailles Chantiers from Paris Montparnasse
-arrival at Versailles Rive Droite from Paris Saint Lazare
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Cities close to Paris : the most popular
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Lilian Possession and
Giselle Mettrau
The Château de Fontainebleau(2) , inhabited continuously for several centuries, reflects much of the history of French art and architecture.
Château de Fontainebleau - 77300 Fontainebleau
Paris Gare de Lyon station <--> Fontainebleau-Avon Station
Train - Duration of the journey - 00:38 minutes. Direction: Montargis, Montereau or Laroche-Migennes. get down on
Fontainebleau-Avon station. Take the bus - Line 1 - direction Les Lilas - stop Château (about 2km)
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If the intention is to adapt culture and entertainment, especially if the trip is with children, Disneyland Paris(3) is a great option for a tour.
Disneyland Paris - 77777 Marne-la-Vallee, France
RER A4 to Marne-la-Vallée station (approximately 00:45 minutes).
The station gives access to the park.
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Inspired by the famous comic book, Parc Astérix(4) surprises with activities for all tastes.
Parc Asterix - 60128 Plailly, France
RER B3 at Gare du Nord towards Charles de Gaulle airport. Stop at airport terminal 1 or 3.
look for The booth in the park itself and buy the round trip ticket for the transfer. Departures every 30 minutes,
Starting at 9 am until 19:00 or, alternatively, shuttle (bus from Paris) - departure - station: Louvre-Palais-Royal.
Daily at 9:00 am. Return at 18:30h.
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A champagne-producing region where, today, visiting its cellars is the main attraction, Reims(5) is home to what, for many, is one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in Europe.
Office de Tourisme de l'Agglomération de Reims
6 Rue Rockefeller, 51100 Reims, France
Paris Est station <--> Reims Station.
TGV train - Journey time: 00:48 minutes
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Considered the European capital of culture, Lille(6) has a unique diversity of styles due to its historical influences and proximity to Belgium.
Office de Tourisme et des Congres de Lille
Palais Rihour - Place Rihour
Paris Nord station <--> Season Lille Flanders
TGV train - Journey duration: 01:00h
Stations: Gare Lille Flandres and Gare Lille Europe. The two stations are about 400m apart and are
close in the center of Lille
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Precious architecture, museums (including the Horse Museum), beautiful gardens, in addition to the delicious cream of the same name, make the Château de Chantilly(7) a must-see.
60500 Chantilly, France
Paris Gare du Nord station <--> Chantilly-Gouvieux station.
Train TER - Duration 00:25minutes. From Chantilly-Gouvieux station you can reach the castle on foot
(about 00:20 minutes), by taxi or the free DUC (Desserte Urbaine Cantilienne) bus, which leaves from the station
Chantilly - Gouvieux and stop at Chantilly stop, Église Notre-Dame (no service on Sundays).
Famous for hosting the annual “24 Hours of Le Mans” race, the city of Le Mans(8) has much more to offer. It has a well-guarded historic center with pleasant medieval alleys.
Office of Tourisme du Mans
16 Rue de l'Etoile, 72100 Le Mans, France
Paris Montparnasse station <--> Season Le Mans
TGV train – Journey time: 00:54 minutes
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A pilgrimage site since the Middle Ages, Chartres Cathedral(9) attracts tourists for its beautiful stained glass windows and famous labyrinth.
16 Cloître Notre Dame, 28000 Chartres, France
Paris Montparnasse station <--> Gare de chartres
Train TU – Duration of the trip: 01:00 h
If you know the history of Monet and his works, especially “Les Nynpheas”, you will definitely want to visit his home in Giverny(10) .
Claude Monet Foundation
84 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny, France
Paris St Lazare Station <--> Gare de Vernon station
IC train – Journey duration: 00:45 minutes. After, at the station, take the shuttle, departing every 15 minutes.
(Vernon - Giverny – 7 km)
The capital of Normandy, cut by the Seine, is a city marked by historical events. Sometimes devastated, but always preciously reconstituted, in Rouen(11) the heroine Joan of Arc was imprisoned and burned. The cathedral, portrayed by Monet, is impressive.
Rouen Normandie Tourisme & Congrès
25 Place de la Cathedrale, 76000 Rouen, France
Paris St Lazare Station <--> Rouen-Rive-Droite Station
Train TER – Duration of the trip: 01:39h
IC train – Journey duration: 01:09h
The D-Day(12) beaches on the coast of Normandy attract those interested in the history of the Second World War in search of museums, memorials and cemeteries.
Esplanade General Eisenhower, 14050 Caen, France
Paris St Lazare Station <--> Gare de caen
IC train Trip duration - 01:51h. From the center of Caen, take bus n°2 towards La Folie – Mémorial
From the “Cathédrale Saint-Étienne” to the “Centre Pompidou”, Metz(13) ranges from the ancient to the contemporary and does not disappoint.
Metz Tourism Office
2 Place d'Armes, 57000 Metz, France
Paris Est station <--> Metz Ville Station
TGV train. Trip duration 01:24h
The famous Troyes(14) draws attention both for its preserved medieval center and for its famous outlets.
Office of Tourisme du Grand Troyes
16 Rue Aristide Briand, 10000 Troyes, France
Paris Est station <--> Gare de Troyes station
IC train Trip duration: 01:32h
Medieval Provins(15) has been carefully preserved over the centuries. The city has several attractions during the year: concerts, fairs and cultural shows.
Office of Tourisme de Provins
8 Chemin de Villecran, 77160 Provins, France
Paris Est station <--> Gare de Provins station
RER Trip duration: 01:24h
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To the north of Burgundy, Abbaye de Fontenay(16) - the abbey founded by St. Bernard - is a peaceful place, where the serene atmosphere reminds us of the life of the monks who lived there.
Fontenay Abbey
21500 Montbard, France
Paris Gare de Lyon <--> Montbard TGV station
TGV train. Trip duration: 01:03h
from Montbard to Fontenay Abbey (5 km). taxis and bicycles available at the station
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Always remembered for its tasty mustard, Dijon(17) is also the land of kir and producer of the famous cassis liqueur. For those who want to know the place on foot, a tip is to walk the “path of the owl”.
Tourism Office
11 Rue des Forges, 21000 Dijon, France
Paris Gare de Lyon station <--> Dijon Ville Station
TGV train. Trip duration: - 1:40h
Pleasant village in Burgundy, the hill of Vezelay(18) is famous for the “Basilique St Marie-Madeleine”. The relics of Mary Magdalene make the basilica a place of pilgrimage.
Vezelay Tourism Office
12 Rue Saint-Etienne, 89450 Vézelay, France
Paris Gare de Lyon station <--> Montbard Station
TGV train. Trip duration: 02:46h
from Montbard to Vezelay - bus (shuttle) or taxi
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The largest castle in the Loire Valley, “Château de Chambord” (19) , with beautiful Renaissance architecture, had several owners until it was bought by the government and artistically restored. Highlight for the famous staircase in the center of the palace.
Chateau de Chambord
41250 Chambord, France
Season Paris Austerlitz <--> Gare de Blois station
IC train – Journey duration: 01:42h
From Blois take the bus (about 25 min) to Château de Chambord
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Central area of the Loire Valley, Blois(20) witnessed numerous historical events. The “Château de Blois”, in the middle of the city, showcases French architecture in four distinct phases. Great stop to start the visit to the castles.
Office of Tourisme Blois Chambord
23 Place du Château, 41000 Blois, France
Paris Austerlitz Station <--> Gare de Blois station
IC train Trip duration: 01:42h
The “Château de Chenonceau”(21) , known as the ladies' castle, rises over the waters of the River Cher, in the Loire Valley. The castle's history holds an enormous fascination for its visitors. Its elegant gardens and labyrinth are worth mentioning.
Château de Chenonceau
37150 Chenonceaux, France
Paris Montparnasse station <--> St-Pierre-des-Corps station (Train Direction: Arcachon, stop: St-Pierre-des-Corps)
TGV train. Trip duration: 1:04h
St-Pierre-des-Corps station <--> Chenonceaux Chisseau Station
TUES train Trip duration – 00:20 min
Due to its central location, Tours(22) , which was once the country's capital, occupies an important place in history. With a modern part and a medieval quarter, in addition to being known as “the Garden of France”, it is also the “gateway” to the Loire Valley.
Office of Tourisme Tours Val de Loire
78-82 Rue Bernard Palissy, 37000 Tours, France
Paris Montparnasse station <--> St-Pierre-des-Corps station
TGV train. Trip duration: 01:00h
St-Pierre-des-Corps station <--> Gare de Tours Station
Train TER. Trip duration: 00:05 minutes
In Villandry(23) , the castle's impeccable gardens and vegetable gardens are the highlight of the visit.
Office of Tourisme de Villandry
11 Rue Principale, 37510 Villandry, France
www.tours-tourisme.fr/destinations/villandry
Paris Montparnasse station <--> St-Pierre-des-Corps station
TGV train. Trip duration: 01:00h
St-Pierre-des-Corps station <--> Gare deTours Station
TUES train Trip duration: 00:05 min
bus – (Fil Bleu) from July to October, daily
Diversifying its attractions each year, Futuroscope(24) is always original. Image, technology and notions of sustainability differentiate and give a futuristic air to the park.
Futuroscope - Parc d'attractions et de spectacles
Avenue René Monory - 86360, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France
Paris Montparnasse station <--> Gare du Futuroscope station
TGV train. Trip duration 01:42h
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With more than 2,000 years of history, Lyon(25) fascinates with its medieval quarter, its gastronomy, the hill from which you can admire a beautiful view of the city and its many realistic walls (the “trompe-l'oeil”) painted around town.
Office du Tourisme et des Congres du Grand Lyon
Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France
www.lyon-france.com/L-Office-du-Tourisme
Paris Gare de Lyon station <--> Lyon Part Dieu Station
TGV train. Trip duration 01:57h
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Meeting of two cultures – French and German – Strasbourg(26) is considered one of the most incredible cities in the world. With very rich architecture, it is known as “European capital” and “crossroads of Europe” for its strategic position.
tourism office of Strasbourg
17 Place de la Cathedrale, 67000 Strasbourg, France
Paris Est station <--> Gare de Strasbourg-Ville station
TGV train. Trip duration: 02:19
The medieval city of Pérouges(27) is a gem and walking through its cobblestone streets is like traveling back in time. The village has been the setting for several films.
Pérouges tourism office
Route de la Cite, 01800 Pérouges, France
Paris Gare de Lyon station <--> Lyon Part Dieu Station
TGV train. Trip duration 01:57h
Lyon Part Dieu Station <--> Meximieux-Perouges Station
TUES train Trip duration: 00:33min
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Often called “French Venice”, small and charming Annecy(28) , in the Alps region, has one of the clearest lakes in the world.
Annecy tourism office
1 Rue Jean Jaures, 74000 Annecy, France
Paris Gare de Lyon station <--> Gare de Annecy station
TGV train. Trip duration: 03:40h
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Surrounded by mountains, at the foot of the Alps, Grenoble(29) has a picturesque cable car, from where you can enjoy beautiful views.
Grenoble Tourism Office
R14 Rue de la République, 38000 Grenoble, France
Paris Gare de Lyon station <--> Gare de Grenoble station
TGV train. Trip duration: 03:01h
Avignon(30) , in the south of France, is not only home to the colorful and fragrant aromas of the lands of Provence. Its historic center, surrounded by walls; the papal palace and the most important french theater festival (in july) also attract tourists every year.
Avignon tourism office
41 Cours Jean Jaures, 84000 Avignon, France
Paris Gare de Lyon station <--> Avignon Center Station
TGV train. Duration of the trip: 03:37h
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A major wine producer, Bordeaux(31) is also known as “Little Paris” for its beautiful surroundings along the river.
Bordeaux tourism office
12 Cours du 30 Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Paris Montparnasse station <--> Bordeaux-St-Jean Station
TGV train. Trip duration:03:14h
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Mont St Michel(32) is the most visited site in Normandy. The Abbey, at the top of the medieval village, former residence of Benedictine monks, is the highlight of the visit. The tide season will determine whether the hill will be islanded or surrounded by immense sand.
Mont Saint Michel Tourism Office
Boulevard Avancée, 50170 Le Mont-Saint-Michel, France
www.ot-montsaintmichel.com/index.htm
Paris Montparnasse station <--> Gare de Rennes station
TGV train. Trip duration: 02:12h
from Rennes to Mont-Saint-Michel - bus for approximately 1h
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The diversity in culture, art, fashion and gastronomy give London(33) a cosmopolitan status, where old buildings blend with modern skyscrapers in perfect harmony. Stroll along the River Thames, cross the famous bridges, visit some of the monuments , the London Eye and the traditional Buckingham Palace – where the most famous Changing of the Guard in the city is held – or visiting excellent museums are among the inexhaustible options that the capital has to offer.
London Tourist information
www.tourist-information-uk.com
Official visit London
Paris Nord Eurostar station <--> London St Station. Pancras International
EST train Trip duration: 02:31h
A privileged location on the European map, close to several capitals, Brussels(34) is an important economic center.
The “Grand Place” and the “Manneken Pis” are the most popular tourist attractions. But don't think it's just that.
The great interest in gastronomy is fully justified by the numerous options offered. Highlight for the diversity of beers produced, chocolates and waffles, which please all palates.
Brussels tourist information
Paris Nord Eurostar station <--> Brussels Midi Station
THA train. Trip duration: 01:27h
From Paris, going to Amsterdam(35) by train is very practical. Arriving at the main station of the Dutch capital, Centraal, the tour can start by tram, bicycle or even a good walk. Canals, museums, squares, markets and typical food are just examples of what awaits us in this beautiful city.
Tourist office Amsterdam
VVV I amsterdam Visitor Center Stationspleine
Stationsplein 10, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Paris Nord station <--> Amsterdam Central Station
THA train. Trip duration: 03:22h
Luxembourg(36) has pleasant surprises in store. Its asymmetrical relief makes a beautiful set with squares, medieval buildings, bridges and lots of green. It is worth exploring the city on foot. The tour promoted by the city's tourism agency is highly rated among travelers.
Tourist office Luxembourg
68-70, boulevard de la Pétrusse L-2320 Luxembourg
www.visitluxembourg.com/en/contact-us
Paris Est Station <--> Luxembourg station
TGV train. Trip duration: 02:08h
