Why people love visiting arty Île-de-France
Take a holiday to Île-de-France and enjoy the area's museums, architecture and monuments. Travellers to this cosmopolitan city praise the cafes, shopping and local tours. Local cultural sights include Louvre Museum and Palais Garnier. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Sightseeing in and around Île-de-France
Are you searching for attractions to visit in the city? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Île-de-France a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. Here are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Disneyland® Paris (19.4 mi / 31.2 km)
- Parc Astérix (21.7 mi / 34.8 km)
- Paris Zoological Park (3.5 mi / 5.7 km)
- Aquaboulevard (3.7 mi / 5.9 km)
- Jardin d'Acclimatation (4.2 mi / 6.7 km)
- Hippodrome de Vincennes (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
Exploring the natural features in Île-de-France
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Île-de-France is a great place to spend some time outside. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Luxembourg Gardens (0.9 mi / 1.5 km)
- Île de la Cité (0.2 mi / 0.2 km)
- Île Saint-Louis (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
- Luxembourg Palace (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
- Place de la Contrescarpe (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
- Palais Royal Garden (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
Travelling to and around Île-de-France
The nearest airport is in Orly Airport (ORY), located 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Roissy - Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which is 14.3 mi (23.1 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Châtelet-Les Halles Station, Paris Austerlitz Automates Station and Paris-Austerlitz Station are the main stations that serve the city. You can get around Île-de-France by jumping on the metro at Cite Station, Hôtel de Ville Metro Station or Chatelet Station.