Seven days exploring Île-de-France from Paris, through royal châteaux, Gothic cathedrals and medieval towns less than two hours from the capital.
Open the itinerary on the mapDay 1-2 — Paris
The capital's must-sees: the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Montmartre and the UNESCO-listed banks of the Seine.
Paris guide →Day 3 — Palace of Versailles
Residence of the kings of France, a masterpiece of classical art with its French formal gardens.
Versailles guide →Day 4 — Fontainebleau
A royal palace surrounded by a vast state forest, with iconic climbing boulders.
Fontainebleau guide →Day 5 — Chartres
A Gothic masterpiece with nearly intact 13th-century stained glass and the famous Chartres blue.
Chartres guide →Day 6 — Provins, medieval town
A former city of the Champagne fairs, an upper town encircled by nearly intact ramparts.
Provins guide →Day 7 — Loire Valley
The first stop on the way to the Loire châteaux, less than two hours from Paris.
Loire Valley guide →Customise your itinerary
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