Paris & Ile de France Day Trips West of Paris

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 (78) Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis
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Tel: 01 34 61 49 79 Fax: 01 34 61 49 79

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
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American Battle Monuments Commission: Agency responsible for maintaing the American war mouments and memorials in France. Their website provides a listing of American memorials accesible from Paris and accross France. (92)
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Tel: 01 47 01 19 76 

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 (78) Dampierre en Yvelines
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Tel: 01 30 52 51 21 Fax: 01 30 52 51 21

Chateau de la Petite Malmaison: Built in 1805 for the Empress Josephine. This was her private home and she personally oversaw its decoration. Free access for children under 12. 229bis ave Napoleon Bonaparte (92) Rueil-Malmaison.
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Tel: 01 47 32 02 02 

Chateau de Maisons: Built in 17th century, this chateau is considered a model of the French classical style architecture. It is set in 9 acres of beautiful parkland and a race course is also contained within the grounds. 2 avenue Carnot (78) Maisons-Laffitte
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Chateau de Monte Cristo: The home of Alexandre Dumas where he wrote the Count of Monte Cristo and the traces of the 3 musketeers can be found. At Le Port Marly (78) St Germain en Laye
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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. Location: Parc du Chateau, Rambouillet (78)
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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 (78) Versailles
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Tel: 01 30 83 78 00 

Espace Rambouillet - Western Suburbs: A nature reserve where you can see native animals prowling about including deer, boars and eagles. Located at route de Clairefontaine (78)
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Tel: 01 34 83 67 34 Fax: 01 34 83 67 34

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)
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GuidaTours Versailles: Enter the Palace of Versaille without waiting in line and enjoy a guided tour of the Palace, the gardens, Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon. Also offers guided visits of the Louvre Museum. Place des Maneges, 10 ave du General de Gaulle (78) Versailles.
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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 (78) Chevreuse
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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
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Tel: 02 32 51 54 18 Fax: 02 32 51 54 18

Musee national des Chateaux de Malmaison et Bois Preau: This 17th Century chateau was the home of Napoleon and Josephine. Free access to children under 18. Ave du Chateau de Malmaison (95) Rueil-Malmaison.
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Tel: 01 41 29 05 55 

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 (78) Thoiry
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Serre aux Papillons (Butterfly House): An indoor pavillion filled with many varieties of butterflies. Situated in the Jardinerie Poullain (78). Closed during winter.
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Tel: 01 34 86 24 01 Fax: 01 34 86 24 01

St Germain-en-Laye: 30 minutes due West from the centre of Paris, St Gemain-en-Laye offers a respite from the bussle of Paris. The Chateau which dates back to the 14th Century is now the National Archaelogical Museum. (78)
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Villa Savoye: One of the most famous houses of the modern movement in architecture, designed by LeCorbusier 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 (78) Poissy.
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