Paris & Ile de France Museums & Monuments

Basilique de St Denis: The burial place of French royalty the Basilica of St-Denis sets an imposing site over this northern suburb of Paris. At 1 rue de la Legion d'Honneur (93) Saint Denis; RER/Metro: St Denis
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Tel: 01 48 09 83 54 

Centre Pompidou: National museum of art and culture. Modern and contemporary art, vast public library, cinema and performance halls, educational activities, bookshops and cafes. Centre Pompidou, place Georges Pompidou (Arr 4) Metro: Rambuteau.
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Tel: 01 44 78 12 33 

Chateau de Chantilly: This Chateau stands at the heart of a vast domain covering 7 800 hectares. The Chateau and estate have been built up since the Middle Ages. Houses a fine museum of historical paintings and a library of rare and precious books and manuscripts.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 03 44 62 62 62 

Chateau de Ferrieres: A chateau built by Baron James de Rothschild set in an English garden designed by Joseph Paxton the architect who designed Crystal Palace in London. Well located for an excursion from Disneyland Paris.
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Tel: 01 64 66 31 25 

Chateau de Versailles: Conceived by Louis the XIV and executed by some of the most brilliant minds of the 17th Century. Visit the chateau and its gardens. Exhibitions and various festivals held throughout the year. Closed on Mondays. Chateau de Versailles (78) Versailles.
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Tel: 01 30 83 78 00 

Chateau de Vincennes: One of the oldest chateaux in the Paris region. It was the home of the French parliament for 600 years. The chateau looks over the famous Bois de Vincennes. RER/Metro: Vincennes (94).
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Chateau du Blandy les Tours: A 14th century medieval castle to the east of Paris.
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Tel: 01 60 39 60 39 

Chateau-Landon: Important medeival city with castle, abbey and artists village (77)
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Tel: 01 64 29 38 08 

Dampierre en Yvelines: Village with late 17th century chateau and country park including lake, grand canal and gardens. (78) Dampierre.
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Tel: 01 30 52 51 21 Fax: 01 30 52 51 21

Domaine de Chamarande: Chateau built in 1654, surrounded by landscaped park has been devoted to contemporary art since 2001. At 38 rue du Commandant Arnoux (91) Charmarande; RER C: Charmarande
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Tel: 01 60 82 52 01 

Father Christmas Museum: Tracing the history of Santa Claus, the Pere Noel museum includes toys and the history of Santa. At 17 rue de la Fromagerie (77) Chailly en Biere
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Tel: 01 60 69 22 16 

Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain: Contemporary art centre which hosts five major installations each year. See website for current exhibitions. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00-20:00, Tuesdays until 22:00. At 261 blvd Raspail (Arr 14) Metro: Denfert Rochereau
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Tel: 01 42 18 56 52 Fax: 01 42 18 56 52

La Pinacotheque de Paris: Opened in June 2007, this venue hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year in the centre of Paris, behind the Madeleine. At 28 place de la Madeleine (Arr 8) Metro: Madeleine
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 42 68 02 01 

Maison de Van Gogh: The Auberge Ravoux (known as the Maison de Van Gogh) is where this famous artist lived and died. Closed on Monday and Tuesday, as well as in January and February. Place de la Mairie (95) Auvers-sur-Oise.
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Tel: 01 30 36 60 60 

Moret sur Loing: Made famous by the painter Alfred Sisley, Moret-sur-Loing is a walled medieval town near to Fontainebleau.
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Tel: 01 60 70 41 66 

Musee & Foret de Fontainebleau: The Chateau of Fontainebleau was Napoleon's place of retreat with a large forest offering many activities and rock climbing (77).
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Tel: 01 60 71 50 70 

Musee Albert Kahn: A museum housing an important collection of early colour photographs, situated in a garden based on the theme of harmony among cultures. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00-18:00. At 14 rue du Port (92) Boulogne. Metro: Boulogne
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Tel: 01 55 19 28 00 

SARL Guidatours: Visit the Chateau of Versailles - without standing in a queue!
Guidatours offers guided visits at Versailles for individuals and for groups (from 26€ per person, entry ticket included). Escorted departure from Paris.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 39 02 05 59 Fax: 01 39 02 05 59

Stade de France: Home of "Les Bleus" the French national football team and the stadium where most major sporting events take place. It is also open for guided tours (93) RER: Stade de France
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Tel: 01 53 93 00 000 

The Guimet Museum: The Guimet Museum is the French national museum of Asian art. At 6 place d'Iena (Arr 16) Metro: Iena
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Tel: 01 56 52 53 54 Fax: 01 56 52 53 54

Vaux le Vicomte: Chateau near Fontainebleau with a magnificent garden (77).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 64 14 41 90