Hello, visit with me many fascinating places in the Île-de-France region. Discover the best attractions, including museums and monuments. There are cities here that you must see!
ÎLE-DE-FRANCE is the central region of France. There is the largest concentration of monuments and tourist attractions in the country.
Paris is the capital of this region. Therefore, it is the most important place in France in terms of science, culture and civilization. Its monuments, such as Eiffel Tower, La Cite Island, Sainte Chapelle and Notre Dame Cathedral, are visited by millions of tourists every year. Museums, including the Louvre and Orsay, present the most important works of world art. Paris is also the capital of fashion, culture and an artistic center.
Eiffel Tower, Paris
Louvre, Paris
So let’s get to know the impressive city of Vesal – it is home to one of the most important and famous French palaces, the seat of kings, surrounded by extensive gardens and a park.
In addition to the palace, it is worth taking a walk along the main street of Satory, where there are many nice restaurants and bars. In addition to the residential part of Versailles, there is also the baroque Cathedral of St. Ludwik.
The Palace Of Versailles And It’s Gardens
Cathedral St. Ludwik, Versal
Chessy is a town known for Disneyland, which is one of the largest and most frequently visited attractions of this type in the world.
The town is small, but hoteliers welcome guests visiting the amusement park. Virtually all tourist traffic is concentrated in Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios Park. These places are an attraction primarily for children, but adults are also willing to visit them and take advantage of the attractions offered.
Chessy, Disneyland
Chessy, Disneyland
One of the most beautiful palaces in Europe is located in Fontainebleau. It was the true home of the French monarchs. Pay attention to the beautiful Park next to the Palace. The 80-hectare park, crossed by numerous canals and planted with pines, elms and fruit trees, delights to this day.
Palace Fontainebleau
Palace and park of Fontainebleau
The baroque Castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte located in Maincy. The most important historic elements of the palace include the oval main salon, entrance hall, rooms and apartments, loggia and garden with moat, bridge and terraces. Inside the castle you will find works of art.
Inside the Castle there is another object to visit, the Carriage Museum.
Castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte, Maincy
Palace of Vaux-le-Vicomte, Carriage Museum
Puteaux is a town within Paris, belonging to the modern district of La Defense. There is a large financial center and the headquarters of many companies here. The symbol of the district is the Great Arch of Brotherhood (Grande Arche de la Fraternité).
Grande Arche de la Fraternité
La Defense
Another place to visit is the city of Provins. It is a city rich in historic buildings, largely preserved to this day. The oldest part of Provins is located on the slopes of the hill and on its top. At the highest point there is the four-sided Caesar Tower and the Gothic collegiate church of Saint-Quiriace.
The city’s valuable monuments also include the Romanesque church of Saint-Ayoul, the bell tower of Notre-Dame-du-Val, the church of Saint-Thibault and the largely preserved massive defensive walls. A reference to the tradition of medieval fairs is the festival held every year in Provins.
The ramparts of Provins – Provins Tourisme, entre Bassée
Île-de-France is a charming region of France. The picturesque Seine flows adding splendor to the city. It is worth going on a cruise to see historic buildings from afar or explore every corner of Île-de-France on foot.
