Marie-Antoinette's Estate

Here's a comprehensive guide to making the most of your Parisian adventure, whether it's your first visit or you're returning to this enchanting city. I've curated a diverse selection of recommendations, featuring both well-known tourist spots and hidden gems that capture the true essence of Paris. Having explored Paris on five separate occasions, this guide represents countless hours of dedication, research, and personal discoveries. If you find it valuable, you can show your appreciation with a tip of your choice, as even the smallest contribution means a lot to me. Another way to support me is by booking your accommodation through the links provided in this guide. I've diligently selected hotels that offer prime locations, good quality, and reasonable rates. I genuinely hope this guide enhances your experience in one of the most captivating and culturally rich cities in the world. Enjoy your time in Paris!

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: 📍 11 day trip recommendations I’ve personally done 🚂 How to get there from Paris car-free ⏱️ Time from Paris 💸 Cost from Paris ✨ Pro Tips about recommendations 💎 Not-to-miss gems 💚 Pro Tips on how to save money on Paris train travel 📍 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: ✍️My personal notes for each recommendation 📍An interactive map of all recommendations 🔓 Access to all future updates (I'm always adding to this as friends come through town) 🎞️Linked videos (where applicable) that bring recommendations and advice to life 💙If 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.