Day Trips out of Paris

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Versailles

A short train ride from Paris, is the must see sight of Versailles. King Louis XIV’s chateau embodies the gloriousness of French style home decor LOL. I think what blows me away is the vast garden it has behind the chateau that can really get you lost.

How to get there?

  • Take RER C from Paris to the Versailles station (40 min)

How to get tickets?

  • Get tickets in advance in the Versailles website

  • note that if you’re a student in a European University, you go in for free but must “purchase” a ticket at the ticket booth

  • note that during tourist season, lines entering the chateau may be long.

What to do there?

  • The entire museum is a walk-through.

  • There is a large garden also available to walk through. Its honestly a sight to see and I completely recommend it.

How long is the visit?

  • I recommend saving half a day including travel to be here.

Special services?

Giverny

A must see for art lovers. Discover the home of Monet and absorb these picturesque views. Especially in the summer time, the garden is filled with gorgeous flowers that you can’t see anywhere else. Step into a painting in Giverny

How to get there?

  • Get train tickets in SNCF to Giverny from Paris.

  • Take the train from the Gare Saint-Lazare station (go there early to navigate the station)

  • Once you get to Giverny, you must purchase either a bus ticket or bike rental to get to Monet’s gardens.

How to get the tickets?

  • Tickets are available at the front booth of the museum

What to do there?

  • Explore the gardens! walk around and be amazed of the beautiful flowers and lilies.

  • Explore Monet’s home!

  • Explore the nearby village!

How long is the visit?

  • Expect to stay there half a day

Special Services?

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Reims

France is not only city-bustle but also home to many old cities that take you away from the busy-ness. Reims is located in the Champagne region of France and has a calm atmosphere. 

How to get there?

  • Take a SNCF train to the Reims region of Champagne (45 minutes)

  • Train tickets are typically 17$

What to do there?

  • Walk around the calm city.

  • Drink some Champagne in Champagne

  • Shop around the city center

  • Explore their Notre Dame

  • During Christmas time

How long is the visit?

  • Spend a full day here

Special Services?