Gardens of Versailles

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.

Get ready for a 7-day odyssey through the opulent world of Louis XIV, France's Sun King. This itinerary immerses you in the grandeur of 17th-century France, from Paris to Versailles and beyond, offering a deep dive into French history, art, and culture. Experience the lavish lifestyle of the era with luxurious accommodations and dining fit for royalty. Key highlights include: ⭐ Exploring the Louvre's Apollo Gallery in Paris ⭐ Marveling at Les Invalides' magnificent dome ⭐ Wandering through Versailles' Hall of Mirrors and vast gardens ⭐ Visiting Vaux-le-Vicomte, the château that inspired Versailles ⭐ Discovering the intimate royal retreats of Marly and Saint-Germain-en-Laye ⭐ Gaining insights into the Age of Absolutism ⭐ Experiencing 17th-century court life and etiquette

Everyone who visits Paris either loves it or hates it. My Paris guide includes museums and attractions and nearby delicious places with French authentic food to try, so you get the most of your trip!