Île-de-France

The economic, political and cultural heart of France, Île-de-France radiates around Paris, the City of Light, one of the most visited destinations in the world. World-renowned museums such as the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, iconic monuments — the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, Sacré-Cœur — Haussmann avenues and characterful districts, from Montmartre to the Marais, make up a heritage of unique density.

But Île-de-France is not just its capital. The region unfolds some of the most majestic châteaux in Europe: Versailles and its gardens designed by Le Nôtre, Fontainebleau and its forest prized by climbers, Vaux-le-Vicomte and its evening events. Disneyland Paris delights families, while the Impressionist villages, such as Auvers-sur-Oise where Van Gogh lived, charm art lovers.

Activities here are endless: cruises on the Seine, gourmet dinners, shopping from the grands boulevards to the Saint-Ouen flea market, shows, cabarets and exhibitions. To breathe, the region offers state forests, leisure parks, the Chevreuse valley and the banks of the Marne, perfect for cycling and green getaways.

Served by a dense transport network and an international airport, Île-de-France lends itself to every desire, for a weekend or a long stay, with family or as a couple. Between royal heritage, Parisian art of living, gastronomy and culture, it remains a must-visit destination, magical in every season.

To visit Île-de-France, Paris is the ideal starting point, extended by day trips to Versailles, Fontainebleau or Disneyland Paris, all reachable by public transport. The region can be discovered in every season, from the charm of the Seine banks in spring to the buzz of the year-end festivities. What to do in Paris and Île-de-France? Museums, monuments, river cruises, shopping, starred gastronomy, walks in the parks and forest getaways offer an endless range of activities. Ideal for a cultural city break, a family trip or a romantic getaway, the region concentrates an incomparable density of sites, making it one of the most visited and most magical destinations in the world.