Visiting Paris on vacation and want to get out of the city to see the real France? Living in Paris and want to get out and about to explore the areas close to and around Paris?

This site brings together places you can visit from Paris. If you want an afternoon trip, a day trip, or a weekend away, this website gives you some great options for getting out and about in France, beyond Paris.

And because many people who visit Paris, and some of those who live there don't have access to a car, all the day trips on this site are accessible by public transport, mostly by train.

This site is updated regularly with new day trips, new content, new destinations, new excursions, and updates to existing destinations. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or on our blog to keep up to date.

Chateaux

Day trips to where the kings, queens and nobles of France's history lived and played.

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Gardens

Gardens to admire, spaces to recharge or to have a picnic with friends and family.

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Great Towns

Every town in France is different. Here are some interesting towns close to Paris that you can visit on a day trip.

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Historic Churches

Some of the biggest, most important, different and interesting churches and cathedrals close to Paris.

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Interesting Places

Other places of interest around Paris for a day trip.

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Further Away

There are some great places in France that are just a little further away than a day trip, but are really worth the effort.

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About us

Who we are and how to get in contact with us.

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Beyond Paris Blog

Trip reports, helpful hints on trains, stations, site updates and more.