"Random walks in Ile de France" Top 5 Page for this destination Île-de-France by Elisabcn

Île-de-France Travel Guide: 28,516 reviews and 57,243 photos

winter arrived in Ile de France - Île-de-France

There must be sth interesting outside Paris . . .

"de saisir les parcelles du beau égarées sur la terre,
de suivre le beau à la piste partout où il a pu se glisser à travers les trivialités de la nature déchue"

No matter what Paris has to offer, when the week end arrives I am always happy to leave.
After living during 14 months between Romans and Numidians, now I am looking for medieval villages and lost abbeys.
But a legend, a poem, a painting or even a picture found somewhere can inspire my trips as well.

Ile de France is much more than Paris so . . . Allons!!!

Pros and Cons

Pros:much more than Paris
In a nutshell:ALLONS!!!

Intro Updated Dec 22, 2009
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Reviews (14)

Jouarre: the hidden Merovingian crypts Things to Do (12)

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Saint Denis: Royal Necropolis (part two) Things to Do (12)

Since the 13th century kings can have 3 tombs, usually in three different churches : body tomb, heart tomb and entrails... more travel advice

Saint Denis: Royal Necropolis Things to Do (12)

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La Défense: open air museum Things to Do (12)

La Défense is a modern business district situated in Hauts-de-Seine Department. It is the end of the historical axis... more travel advice

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Kings of France

Transportation (1)
By train!

Comments (6)

HORSCHECK Jun 13, 2011 at 2:02 AM Report Abuse

Elisa, fabulous little page with excellent tips for side trips from Paris. I especially like that you already suggest the transport mode. Very helpful.
themajor Mar 2, 2011 at 3:53 AM Report Abuse

Well the absinthe museum is a delight - I'll definitely take a look next time I visit Paris. I almost hate to mention it but the original recipe was apparently taken to France from Switzerland - I won't be mentioning that in Paris...
BruceDunning Oct 8, 2010 at 2:06 PM Report Abuse

Drinking absinthe in Auvers-what a trip if you can remember later after the hang over. YOu did a fine job of taking the pictures and comment detail is fantastic
kokoryko Jan 15, 2010 at 2:12 PM Report Abuse

The craddle of France is so beautiful. . . I liked this virtual tour far from the hassle of Paris.
TravellerMel Dec 21, 2009 at 2:03 PM Report Abuse

Beautiful photos of St. Denis, and I loved your insightful tip re: the absinthe museum. Thanks!
Nemorino Dec 13, 2009 at 12:25 PM Report Abuse

Fine tips on Auvers, Montfort, Provins and Poissy -- places I have never visited up to now. (Also La Défense, but I've been there.) I'm interested in Le Corbusier, but I don't like his glorification of the automobile as the main means of transportation.