Paris: 15 Easy Day+ Trips
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Paris: 15 Easy Day+ Trips
Hilary Matson | @hilaryinparis
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Paris is the most visited city in the world, and for good reason (albeit, I'm biased). Having lived here since 2016, and being obsessed with train travel, I've done tons of day trips and short overnight trips.
Let me help you get outside of the City of Lights and explore some of France's other wonderful pockets!
This guide includes:
š 11 day trip recommendations Iāve personally done
š How to get there from Paris car-free
ā±ļø Time from Paris
šø Cost from Paris
āØ Pro Tips about recommendations
š Not-to-miss gems
š Pro Tips on how to save money on Paris train travel
š 4 day trip recommendations that are on my list to try next
The guide begins with an overview of each of the 15 places recommended and their distances from Paris. Then it goes one by one with detailed notes.
The guide ends with a description of 3 metro/train pass options, with costs, and describes which options cover which destinations in the guide.
You also get:
āļøMy personal notes for each recommendation
šAn interactive map of all recommendations
š Access to all future updates (I'm always adding to this as friends come through town)
šļøLinked videos (where applicable) that bring recommendations and advice to life
šIf you loved these suggestions, I would really appreciate it if you shared this guide with a friend, left a great review, or contributed a tip.
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Places I've been
1. Fontainebleau: 35min from Paris
2. & 3. Champagne (Reims & Epernay): <50 min; ~1h15min
4. Versailles: 1h10min
5. Sceaux: 25 min
6. Chantilly: 45 min
7. Giverny: 1h10min
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May 2023
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hilary Matson | @hilaryinparis
Available for hire
Hello et bonjour ! I'm (another) American in Paris.
I've lived in France since 2016 and I loooove sharing my Paris & France recs in hopes I can help others love this city and country as much as I do. I'm quite confident I've seen more of France than most French people, so no matter what you're looking for, I've (probably) done it!
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What I'm a great fit for: Mature travelers, couples, solo travelers, and families who enjoy soaking in authentic experiences, great food and wine, off-the-beaten-track gems, classic sites, and sustainable travel.
š± What's sustainable travel about? Traveling in a way that is kind to the environment, respectful of local culture, & supportive of the local economy. My trip-planning services are always through a sustainable lens.
ā What I'm not a great fit for: Travelers focused on bars/clubbing or high-end shopping.
ā”ļø Follow me on TikTok, Instagram & Pinterest @hilaryinparis for Paris & France recommendations, tips, personal stories, and more.
š PS: I'm on Thatch because I genuinely love sharing France with folks. My day job is running Yugen Earthside, a booking platform for responsible package trips primarily catering to groups of mature American travelers. My company's website is linked below.
What's included
Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
44 places
44 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
1 extra guide
Access to additional guides curated by the creator.
5 photos
Beautiful, hi-res photos from the creator
8 links
8 links from the creator to go even deeper with more info
DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Reims, France
Ćpernay, France
Rouen, France
Sceaux, France
Paris, France
Ćle-de-France, France
Amiens, France
Fontainebleau, France
Versailles, France
Giverny, France
Chantilly, France
Rueil-Malmaison, France
Provins, France
Rambouillet, France
Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
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Sustainable/Eco
History
Nature
Road Trip
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