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ILE DE FRANCE HOLIDAYS   >   FRANCE  


Tourist information Ile de France region, an area surrounding the Capital City Paris.

The Paris Ile-de-France Region is made up of 8 departements, including Paris. It is the leading French region out of a total of 22.

Departments of Ile-de-France : Paris [ 75 ], Seine-et-Marne [ 77 ], Yvelines [78 ], Essonne [ 91 ], Hauts-de-Seine [ 92 ], Seine-Saint-Denis [ 93 ], Val-de-Marne [ 94 ], Val-d'Oise [ 95 ]

Île-de-France means the island of France, a name for the peninsula bordered by the Oise, Seine, Ourcq and  Marne rivers.

Capital City of Ile de France : Paris


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Campsites & Caravanning


Relax on the finest campsites. You can stay in a huge, fully equipped tent with 4 bedrooms or a luxury mobile home with shower and toilet.
Tents have sprung beds with thick mattresses and there is electric lighting and a full-size domestic refrigerator. Mobile homes have fitted kitchens, bath/showers and models range from a Classic Midi (sleeping up to 6) to our top-of-the-range Villa Grand Deluxe with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms/toilets.

Camping s Ile de France- ilsb  Eurocampings   -   ACSI International Camping Guide  -  Ile-de-France

Holiday Homes / Cottages / Apartments



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Hotels in Ile de France

  Hotels Ile de France 
Hotels in Paris, Roissy-en-France, Magny-le-Hongre, Courbevoie, Bussy-Saint-Georges, Torcy, Serris, Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes, Isles-lès-Villenoy, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Versailles, Chelles, and more.



  Hotels in Essonne
Hotels in Les Ulis, Athis-Mons, Igny, Morangis, Grigny, Brétigny-sur-Orge, Le Coudray-Montceaux, Chilly -Mazarin, Villejust, Épinay-sur-Orge, Draveil, La Ville-du-Bois.
  Hotels Haute de Seine
Hotels in Courbevoie, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Malakoff, Villeneuve-la-Garenne, Boulogne-Billancourt, Gennevilliers, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Saint-Cloud, Levallois-Perret, Rueil-Malmaison, Nanterre, Puteaux .
  Hotels Seine et Marne
Hotels in Magny-le-Hongre, Bussy-Saint-Georges, Torcy, Serris, Isles-lès-Villenoy, Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes, Le Mesnil-Amelot, Chelles, Meaux, Sancy-lès-Meaux, Nanteuil-lès-Meaux, Mareuil-lès-Meaux.
  Hotels Seine - Saint Denis
Hotels in Villepinte, Saint-Ouen, Épinay-sur-Seine, Le Bourget, Noisy-le-Grand, Saint-Denis, Le Blanc-Mesnil, Aulnay-sous-Bois, Bobigny, Sevran, Livry-Gargan, Garges-lès-Gonesse.
  Hotels Val d'Oise
Hotels in Roissy-en-France, Saint-Witz, Goussainville, Gonesse, Tremblay-lès-Gonesse, Saint-Ouen-lʼAumône, Cergy, Chaumontel, Andilly, Sarcelles, Eaubonne, Baillet-en-France.
  Hotels in Yvelines 
Hotels in Versailles, Cergy-Pontoise, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Buc, Louveciennes, Maurepas, Maisons-Laffitte, Poissy, Plaisir, Rambouillet, Saint-Cyr-lʼÉcole, Épône.

  
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National Park

  http://www.parc-gatinais-francais.fr/

Tour Operators / Travel Agents 

 
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52 Balades à vélo en Ile-de-France - 2746918897 Travel Guides Ile de France / Related Books

Le Petit Futé 52 Balades à vélo en Ile-de-France
Paperback: 275 pages; Publisher: Petit Futé (Le) (1 Jun 2007); Language French; ISBN-10: 2746918897; ISBN-13: 978-2746918894.

Transport / How do I travel to Ile de France

  Airports of Paris : Charles De Gaulle Airport [ CDG ] and Orly Airport [ ORY ].

 
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  Airline Ticket /  Discount Flights  
Flight tickets Paris and surroundings.

    -   Eurostar, TGV and high speed-rail travel across Europe
Rail Europe is the UK's leading supplier of European Rail tickets. Whether you want to take a short break or a fortnight, your train journey by Eurostar, and connection to Europe with the SNCF range of products, are available to book online.

   -   fantastic fares from all of the UK's major ports

    -   Dover - Calais / Portsmouth to Cherbourg / Portsmouth to Le Havre
P&O Ferries is one of the most well known and trusted brands. Wherever you are travelling to, on holiday or on business, P&O Ferries offers a wide range of routes.


Links 

  Paris Ile-de-France   -   official tourist website  -  Ile-de-France : A cultural gold mine !
The Louvre Museum, Versailles Château, Orsay Museum, Saint-Denis Basilica and the Fontainebleau Château are all just a small part of what makes Paris Ile-de-France the most beautiful museum in the world. Between cultural visits and entertainment possibilities, there are ample opportunities to take advantage of your stay and discover the very best in festive entertainment and leisure activity : shows, Parisian reviews, operas, not to mention shopping, sports and more.
  Conseil Régional Ile-de-France 

  Paris   -   Capital City Ile de France

  Essonne Tourism [ 91 ]
Situated less than 15 kilometres south of Paris, between the departments of Yvelines and Seine-et-Marne.
The department is made up of four distinct natural regions: the Hurepoix over much of the north-west, the Brie in the far north-east, the Beauce in the south-west and the Gâtinais Français in the south-east.
Southern Essonne : a key centre of tourism in the region [ Milly-la-Foret, at the heart of the Gâtinais Français Regional Nature Park, Etampes " City of Art and History " and Dourdan , a town drawn from nature ], Nature in Essonne [ The Gardens and Châteaux Trail, Walking, riding and biking ], Curiosities of Essonne [ Evry's Cathedral of the XXIst century, Jean Tinguely's Cyclop in the forest at Milly and Essonne's 'flying' museum
  Hauts-de-Seine Tourism [ 92 ]
With the two other small départements Seine-Saint-Denis and Val-de-Marne Hauts-de-Seine forms a ring around Paris, known as the petite couronne. HdS is the richest department in France.
Here you will find 'la Défense, '1st european business centre with its famous 'Grande Arche', au calme reposant de la Vallée-aux-Loups, sanctuaire de Chateaubriand, les Hauts-de-Seine sont un contraste permanent.
Commuities in HdS : Antony, Bourg-la-Reine, Châtenay-Malabry, Le Plessis-Robinson and Sceaux
  Paris [ 75 ]   -   Department Paris
  Seine-et-Marne [ 77 ]   -   Porteil du Tourisme
Disneyland Paris and Nemours
  Seine-St-Denis [ 93 ]
  Val de Marne [ 94 ]   -   Tourist Board Val de Marne   -   south east of Paris
Guinguettes [ The Guinguettes on the banks of the Marne are the symbol of another era, but have been able to preserve their charm of yesteryear. They offer riverside luncheons that are always served in a pleasant atmosphere. The banks of the Marne river are just a stone's throw away from these temples of popular dancing, and everybody can enjoy a pleasant riverside stroll that stretches for kilometres on end. Trails have been laid down for hikers and bikers who wish to admire the ten or so different species of animals that populate the magnificently natural surroundings ], River cruising [ Marne River cruises are the perfect getaway for those who have a taste for the exotic and are looking for a peaceful rest. From Paris to Bry-sur -Marne through Nogent and the famous riverside taverns, cruising is the most idyllic way to wind your way upriver. Sailing past the chain of islands that are teaming with wildlife, will give you a good idea of the natural wonders the Val-de-Marne has to offer. The entire Saint-Maur section of the river is closed to navigation so as to protect the environment between the Champigny bridge and Pissevinaigre Island. Boats coming from Paris must take the tunnel at the Saint-Maur Lock situated at the Maisons-Alfort Bridge where they come out at the Joinville Marina ], Green spaces | Water attractions | The historical heritage [ The Val-de-Marne's historical heritage opens its doors for you, revealing the Vincennes and Grosbois Châteaux, Médicis Villa and the Robert Doisneau House. The Department offers the perfect opportunity to brush up on your history, taste the artistic nuances and discover the works that marked their era. ]
  Val d'Oise [ 95 ]
"Le Potager de la Chesnaie" at Eaubonne, Aventure Land, Canoeing on the Epte, Casino Barrière at Enghien -Les-Bains, Fruit/vegetable picking in Cergy, Numerous activities at Cergy Leisure Centre, The country garden, Visit Auvers-sur-Oise with a carriage
  Yvelines [ 78 ]   -   Tourist Board Yvelines

  Antony   -   Ville d'Antony
  Argenteuil   -   Ville d'Argenteuil
  Asnières-sur-Seine   -   Asnières sur Seine
  Aubervilliers   -   Ville d'Auberville
  Aulnay-sous-Bois   -   Ville d'Aulnay sous Bois [ Seine-Saint-Denis ]
  Boulogne-Billancourt   -   Ville de Boulogne Billancourt [ Val de Seine ]
Birthplace of Leslie Caron (born 1931), film actress and dancer
  Boulogne-Billancourt   -   Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt
  Cergy   -   Ville de Cergy
  Champigny-sur-Marne   -   Ville de Champigny-sur-Marne
  Colombes   -   Marie de Colombes
  Courbevoie   -   Ville de Courbevoie [ Hauts-de-Seine ]
  Créteil  [ Val de Marne ]   -   Ville de Creteil
  Drancy  -  Ville de Drancy 
  Issy-les-Moulineaux   -   Ville d'Issy les Moulineaux   -  Tourist Office Issy
Issy-les-Moulineaux is close to Paris in the Hauts-de-Seine département (92), south-west of Paris.
  Levallois-Perret   -   Ville de Levallois Perret
  Montreuil   -   Ville de Monteuil
The 1800s, a century of industrialization, saw its start in the area of town called Bas-Montreuil or Lower Montreuil with the first factory opening in 1818. By 1872 there were over 70 factories operating in Montreuil, specializing in everything from soap, dyes, procelaine, and glassware to brick and plaster, furiers, and woodwork and carpentry shops.
A great part of the historical contribution of Montreuil to the world revolves around film. Three Montreuil residents were particularly influential in this realm of activity: Emile Reynaud [ the father of animation ], Georges Méliès [ built the world's first film studio in 1896 ], Charles Pathé [ one of the first big-time film producers ].
  Nanterre   -   Marie de Nanterre   -   Capital City Hauts-de-Seine   -   Tourist Board Nanterre
  Neuilly-sur-Seine   -   Marie de Neuilly sur Seine
Neuilly is an expensive suburb of Paris; it comprises mostly of select residential neighbourhoods and hosts the headquarters of many corporations.
La Ville de Neuilly dispose de 28ha d'espaces verts pour une superficie totale de 375ha et bénéficie, de surcroît, de la proximité du Bois de Boulogne.
  Noisy-le-Grand   -   Ville de Noisy-le-Grand [ Seine St-Denis ]
  Rueil-Malmaison   -   Tourist Board Rueil
  Saint-Denis   -   Ville de Saint Denis
  Saint-Maur-des-Fossés   -   Ville de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés
Saint-Maur consists of eight villages : La Varenne, Champignol, Saint-Maur-Créteil, Les Mûriers, Adamville, Le Parc, La Pie, Le Vieux Saint-Maur.
  Versailles   -   Ville de Verailles   -   Tourist Office Versailles
Created in its entirety by the express will of Louis XIV to be the instrument of his government, Versailles is a new town and a model of town planning for many cities all over the world.
The richness of its architectural and urban heritage has made it a town different from the others.
Discover it by panoramic bus, by bike or in striding along the streets of its quarters with beautiful buildings, artistic and cultural places, public and private gardens. Places of meetings and life, they are real small villages which welcome you.
  Vitry-sur-Seine  -  Marie de Vitry-sur-Seine

  Camp de Drancy
  Castle of Breteuil   -   Château de Breteuil   -   Gardens, Park and the Tales of Perrault
Built in the year 1600 and decorated principally in the 18th century, the Château of Breteuil is located 35 km (22 miles) to the South-west of Paris in the heart of the renowned Valley of Chevreuse.
At the castle the history of France has been specially illustrated with waxwork figures just for you, and where the gardens are waiting for you to discover a host of fairytale characters from the Tales of Perrault, like Tom Thumb, or Sleeping Beauty.
  Castle of Versailles   -   Chateau de Versailles
  Cathédrale d'Evry   -   the most recently built cathedral in France (1991)
  Disneyland Resort Paris
  Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis
  University Ile de France   -   University X Nanterre  [ Paris West ]

Cuisine  -  French Cooking

 

History Ile-de-France

1976 from 'District of the Paris Region' into the 'Île-de-France region' and in 1982 to a full-fledged political entity.

  History Ile de France region
  Histoire de l'Île-de-France [ French language ]

Music, Arts & Culture Ile de France, Events

Everything that Paris Ile-de-France has to offer abounds in spectacle and enchantment: evenings on terraces beneath sweet summer skies, reviews bathed in glitter and glitz, operas and the hottest discos around.

  Culture de l'Île-de-France

  Bibliotheque de France (France's National Library)
  Les Pavillons de Bercy [ Quatre univers ]
See 'Museum of Fairground Art' and 'virtual Visit'

  La fête des Loges
One of the oldest fun fairs in France which is held every summer since 1652, from late June to mid-August at the Esplanade des Loges, an area of eight hectares in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Yvelines).

Web Portal / Directories

  Ile de France - Wikitravel

  Hauts-de-seine.net   -   portal

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