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Abbaye de Royaumont Saint Louis, King of France, founded Royaumont in 1228. It is surrounded by wetlands and forests. Cloister and refectory are among the most outstanding still extant. Medieval garden. Concerts and exhibitions all year round. At (95) Asnieres sur Oise
Base de Buthiers Outdoor adventure park with swimming pool, biking, climbing and many other activities for children and adults. With restaurants and accommodation. At 73 rue des Roches (77) Buthiers
Basilique de Saint-Denis The kings of France from Dagobert to Louis XVIII are buried in this imposing Gothic building. Free access to children under 18. 1 rue de la Legion d'Honneur (93) St-Denis. Metro: Basilique St-Denis.
Blue Marble Travel Day trips to the Loire Valley, by train and bus or train and bicycle, every Tuesday from June to August. Trips can include optional overnight extensions. Special departures scheduled for groups of 6 or more.
Caleches du Chateau de Versailles Discover the gardens of the Chateau de Versailles from a horse-drawn coach. Allee des Mortemets, Zone des Matelots (78) Versailles.
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.
Chateau de Groussay A fully restored and furnished 19th Century castle with a 30 hectare garden that can be hired as a venue for large corporate and private events as well as a location for films. Rue de Versailles (78) Montfort-L'Amaury
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.
Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte A 17th Century chateau, created by Nicolas Fouquet. Visit the chateau and the beautiful gardens created by Le Notre. Free access to children under 6. Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte (77) Maincy.
Chateau de Vincennes Dating back to the 12th century Vincennes, from the Middle Ages onwards, has consistently found itself at the centre of French History. Free access for children under 18. 1 ave de Paris (94). Vincennes. Metro: Chateau de Vincennes.
Domaine de Saint Jean de Beauregard One of the oldest nursery gardens in France. This is the place for those pining an English country garden but with extra variety.
Fami Parc Enjoy a day out at this leisure park. Attractions, rides and games for all the family. Situated 20 Km from Fontainebleau in the heart of the countryside. 6 rue Grande (77) Nonville.
L'Ile aux Oiseau (Bird Island) - Southern Suburbs A series of aviaries where vistors can see and hear birds from the 4 corners of the globe at Chemin d'Arpajon a Lardy in Cheptainville (91).
Moret sur Loing Made famous by the painter Alfred Sisley, Moret-sur-Loing is a walled medieval town near to Fontainebleau.
Musee Vivant du Cheval Recognized as the most beautiful horse museum in the world. Demonstrations and shows daily, some in English, a great outing for children of all ages. Reservation recommended. The Grand Stables, Chateau de Chantilly (60) Chantilly.
Paris Vision Offers a complete range of regular excursions in coaches starting from their agency in the centre of Paris. Trips in Paris, Ile-de-France, other French regions, as well as day trips to European cities. At 214 rue de Rivoli (Arr 1) Metro: Tuileries.
The Gentle Gourmet B&B From April to October offer tours of the extraordinary kitchen and herb gardens of Paris, Normandy and the Loire Valley. Explore the vegetable gardens of royal chateaux, medieval abbeys, great manor homes and the organic gardens of country farms.
Tour Montparnasse Discover Paris from the indoor observation deck (56th floor) and the open-air observatory (59th floor). Many interactive facilites to help you discover and understand Paris, as well as a bar. Rue de l'Arrivee (Arr 15) Metro: Montparnasse-Bienvenue
Vaux le Vicomte Chateau near Fontainebleau with a magnificent garden (77).
