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Day Trips From Paris

Paris' location on northern central Paris makes it ideal for visiting all sorts of attractions, including Normandy, the chateaus of the Loire Valley, the Alsace or even neighboring countries. Find out the best spots to see in a day when Paris is your home base.
The Real Location of Real World Paris
The Real World Paris house is actually not located in Paris, but in a small village about 30 minutes from the city, Le Vesinet. The town, with a population of 16,223, has rivers bordered by pedestrian walkways and five lakes. Find out more about the really real Real World location.
Disneyland Paris: Before You Go
OK, so it isn't tres chic, but find out all you can about Disneyland Paris with this practical guide. Here are all the basics you need before visiting Disneyland Paris, Europe's #1 tourist destination.
Chartres Cathedral
Just an hour train-ride from Paris is the picturesque village of Chartres, which features Chartres Cathedral. Arguably one of the world's most stunning church's, this is more than worthy of a day-trip out of Paris.
Reims
Tour the Champagne Road, or visit Tau Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral in this lovely northern French city, just an hour and a half train ride from Paris.

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