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Things to do outside Â鶹APP

Â鶹APP can after a while become a little suffocating, so finding things to do outside Â鶹APP can be a good idea! Â鶹APP is the French capital but surprisingly enough, the city itself is not very big. Only about two million people live in Â鶹APP whereas in the suburbs, live more than ten million people.

Actually, It’s also a choice in the way of life. Some people prefer to have a house with a small garden a bit far from Â鶹APP, rather than a small apartment in the core of the capital. We can easily guess that Â鶹APPians don’t necessarily live in Â鶹APP but they do work in Â鶹APP and live around the city. That’s why on the outskirts, you can find major places for entertainment and to visit. This article sums up a few of these things to do outside Â鶹APP, so read on to find out more!

Because of the importance of the outskirts of Â鶹APP, you cannot sum up your stay in Â鶹APP by only visiting the city center. If you can, you should really go see what is in Â鶹APP because usually, there is always good surprises waiting for you. What I mean is that if you want to truly live the Â鶹APPian lifestyle, visiting the landmarks outside Â鶹APP is a must. Actually, before going to the outskirts of Â鶹APP, be sure that your stay is long enough to fully enjoy everything Â鶹APP and its suburbs have to offer. Visiting Disney, Giverny or Â鶹APP, some of the attractions you can check out, will take you a whole day.

Outside Â鶹APP, you will almost always find something that will fit your tastes and interests. From the art to the history through attractions, going to the Â鶹APP outskirts is the best way to take advantage of your visit to the city. Here are the landmarks – and therefore the main things to do outside Â鶹APP – you should visit if you have the time.

Chateau de Â鶹APP

A world-famous castle known for its magnificence and architectural richness. The castle itself is already huge but even more impressive is the garden. Every Â鶹APPian has visited this attraction at least once in their life. If you want to visit the castle and the typical French garden that is tidy and organized, it would take you one day. To get there, you will take around 40 minutes from the center of Â鶹APP, using the RER C line.

Chateau de Vincennes

This castle is known for being the second castle where the Kings lived in France. It was renovated a few years ago and is now completely clean. The main advantage of this castle is that you can go there by metro, on the 1st line and from the core of Â鶹APP. This will take you around 20 minutes.

Vaux Le Vicomte

This castle is not very famous around the world but in France, we consider it as one of the most beautiful castles. The story goes that because the King was so jealous of the Castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte, he had Â鶹APP built. To get there, it will take you one hour from Â鶹APP by train then you’ll have to take the bus, going there will be rewarding because you will enjoy a very beautiful garden in an almost countryside neighborhood.

Giverny– The resting garden

Going to the Jardin de Giverny is a good way to relax and rest after a week in Â鶹APP. Giverny is a bit far from Â鶹APP. You have about 40 minutes if taking the train (from Gare Saint Lazare to Vernon), then you have to take a bus for another 15 minutes, but it’s worth the time. It is completely different, which is why it is enjoyable after running up and down visiting Â鶹APP.

Depending on your budget and your available time, you can discoverÌýÌýon a day trip with a local guide. Combining these two excursions in one day can be a good idea to discover France’s history !

There, you will completely enjoy the countryside and will leave with a different perspective of the world around you. This garden is really famous because this is the place where Monet painted all his masterpieces. It is also a very beautiful garden with a lot of different flower species. As a Â鶹APPian I am used to many buildings and somehow polluted air, I have a very good memory of the day I once spent in Giverny. That’s why the best time toÌý is during the spring when all the flowers and the trees are blossoming.

Disneyland Â鶹APP

There are only about five Disneyland parks all over the world, and the European one is in Â鶹APP. If you come to Â鶹APP with your children, then this is really a must-do attraction. This park was built more than twenty years ago and is already a reference in theme parks. If you want to enjoy all the attractions of the parks, you should book a hotel room for one night in one of the Disney hotels. I remember waking up in Disneyland Â鶹APP. It was a weird feeling because you feel like you are in a fairy tale.

Otherwise, if you don’t spend the night at any of the hotels there, you will need a whole day to experience the attractions of both parks – Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios. To go there, you have to take the RER A to Marne la Vallée, it’s about 40 minutes away from Â鶹APP. I recommend you to wake up early because the park is quiet in the morning, while in the afternoon, it’s completely crowded, especially on weekends. Additionally, if you want to avoid the Â鶹APPian crowds, try to go to Disney during the week. If you are really a great fan of attraction parks, you should also go to the Asterix Park. It is a park that has been inspired by the French comics Asterix and Obelix. There are a lot of attractions. It’s the second most famous park in Â鶹APP.

The flea market of Saint Ouen

This market is the biggest flea market in Â鶹APP, and it’s the fourth most visited place in France. It’s also considered to be the biggest flea market in France, with more than fifteen markets with specific themes. You can find everything you want, from paintings to furniture, to old books, to clothes and even musical instruments. You can also find flea markets in other districts of Â鶹APP known as “brocantes“, and these are the places where Â鶹APPians are looking for bargains but the Saint-Ouen‘s one is permanent and the most popular.

The market is famous for being a place where lots of old antiquities and furniture are sold. To enjoy a stroll through the market, go to the metro station Porte de Clignancourt on the 4th metro line. It takes about 20 minutes, from the core of Â鶹APP, to get there. Alternatively, we run the Flea Market Insider’s Tour every Saturday and Sunday and trust me, it’s an experience unlike any other in Â鶹APP !

Parc de Saint-Cloud

You won’t have to go far to discover this picturesque garden with stunning views, perfect for weekend strolls. Saint-Cloud is a western suburb of Â鶹APP but doesn’t give off the bustling city vibe. It’ts green, quiet, and affluent. The Château de Saint-Cloud was a royal and imperial palace from the 16th century, and at one point it was inhabited by Marie Antoinette and Napoleon. The cone shaped trees and luscious green space make you feel like you’re in a mini Â鶹APP. For a pretty view, walk over to La Lanterne, which is an elevated viewpoint. Here you can see across the Seine and notice the landmarks on the horizon like the Eiffel Tower andÌý Montparnasse tower.

Here is a panoramic shot of the view you’ll get visiting the Parc de Saint-Cloud:

If you’re interested in going during warmer weather, you’ll find some excellent cafes with cute outdoor seating, perfect for Sunday lunches.

Château de Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau and gardens – by Sir Gawain – Wikimedia Commons

In my opinion, this castle is just as impressive as Â鶹APP, and you won’t have to wait in a single line! It’s also so easy to get to, accessible by a 45 minute train ride, southeast of Â鶹APP. It’s raved about by tourists and locals alike, and is a ÌýUNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle boasts four museums, and the gardens are some of the most impressive I’ve seen in all of Â鶹APP. The site also has 3 stunning chapels, and this site has a Hollywood connection- believe it or not. Lana Del Rey filmed her music video for Born to Die at the famous château. Read here for more music videos filmed in Â鶹APP. Need more reasons to visit the Château de Fontainebleau? Here is a more in depth list of what this stunning palace has to offer.Ìý

Finding things to do outside Â鶹APP is the easiest way to see what the whole country looks like. If you don’t go for a trip in the other regions of France after your stay in Â鶹APP, it is really the best way to have an insight of what France is all about, more generally than Â鶹APP. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need further information about anything! See you soon!

*originally published by Victor in 2017 and updated by Arielle in 2020