Giverny Gardens
Paris is at the heart of a vast rail and road network, making it an easy place from which to do day trips and other short trips. Here are some of the best day trips from Paris:
Versailles
The famous palace of Versailles needs no introduction. It is one of the most popular day trips from Paris, and is easy to do.
Giverny
Monet’s famous gardens at Giverny are one of the best day trips from Paris. The gardens are particularly pretty in the spring and summer.
Reims
With its famous cathedral and great Champagne, Reims is the perfect day trip from Paris.
Chartres
Another cathedral city, Chartres attracts visitors from all over the world.
Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is known for its wine and chateaux, and it is a great place to spend a day or two exploring.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris offers fun for children of all ages. You can go there for the day from the capital, or stay overnight to extend your visit.
Fontainebleau
Like Versailles, the palace of Fontainebleau makes an easy day trip for those that love history, art, and architecture.
Brussels
It’s easy to travel from the capital of France to the capital of Belgium when you are visiting Europe, and Brussels makes for a great day trip.
Bruges
Bruges is an ambitious but do-able day trip, and the city’s medieval architecture makes it one of the prettiest places in Belgium.