Day Trips West of Paris

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  • Abbaye Notre Dame de la Roche

    A historical monument dating back to the 12th century, restored as a horticultural centre. Open all year round, individual and guided tours on request. Route de Dampierre, Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis (78).

  • Academie du spectacle equestre

    Equestrian show and school in the stables of Versailles. Grande Ecurie du Chateau de Versailles, Ave Rockefeller, Versailles (78) SNCF: Versailles

  • Caleches du Chateau de Versailles

    Discover the gardens of the Chateau de Versailles from a horse-drawn coach. Allee des Mortemets, Zone des Matelots, Versailles (78)

  • Chateau de Dampierre

    A chateau constructed by Hardouin-Mansart in the 17th century. Beautiful gardens and lakes surrond the chateau. Open between 01 April to 15 October from 14:00 to 18:00, varies on bank holidays. Chateau de Dampierre, Dampierre en Yvelines (78).

  • Chateau de la Petite Malmaison

    Built in 1805 for the Empress Josephine. This was her private home and she personally oversaw its decoration. Free admission for children under 12. 229bis ave Napoleon Bonaparte, Rueil-Malmaison (92)

  • Chateau de Maisons

    Built in 17th century, this chateau is considered a model of the French classical style of architecture. It is set in 9 acres of parkland. 2 avenue Carnot, Maisons-Laffitte (78)

  • Chateau de Monte Cristo

    The home of Alexandre Dumas where he wrote the Count of Monte Cristo. Le Port Marly, St Germain en Laye (78).

  • Chateau de Rambouillet

    The national farm or La Bergerie Nationale is in the grounds of the chateau. The farm was created by Louis 16th as a centre of agricultural research. It is now a living farm with pigs, horses, cows and chickens. Parc du Chateau, Rambouillet (78)

  • 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. Chateau de Versailles, Versailles (78).

  • Espace Rambouillet - Western Suburbs

    A nature reserve where you can see native animals including deer, boars and eagles. Located at route de Clairefontaine (78)

  • France Miniature

    Visit all of France in one day at this mini reproduction of France's famous landmarks. Located past Versailles in the Western suburbs at 25, route du Mesnil (Bd Andre Malraux) (78)

  • Le Chateau de Breteuil

    Built in the 18th century, this chateau is set in 185 acres of parkland in the heart of the Chevreuse Valley. Situated only 35 km from Paris. The Chateau is open for guided tours, receptions and seminars. Choisel, Chevreuse (78).

  • Musee Claude Monet

    Monet's garden is located an hour to the West of Paris on the banks of the Seine in the village of Giverney. Open daily except Mondays from 9:30-18:00 from April 1st to November 1st. Located in Giverny SNCF: Vernon

  • Parc et Chateau de Thoiry

    A safari park with the option of driving through the park to see the big beasts or walking in the grounds of the chateau. The chateau itself is also open to the public. Chateau de Thoiry, Thoiry (78).

  • Serre aux Papillons

    An indoor butterfly house filled with many varieties of butterflies. Situated in the Jardinerie Poullain (78) Closed during winter.

  • St Germain-en-Laye

    30 minutes due West from the centre of Paris. The Chateau dates back to the 14th Century is now the National Archaelogical Museum. Extensive park houses a public swimming pool (78) RER: St Germain-en-Laye

  • Villa Savoye

    One of the most famous houses of the modern movement in architecture, designed by Le Corbusier in 1929. Open to the public, every day except Tuesdays. 9:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 16:30. 82 rue de Villiers, Poissy (78)

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