Paris Digest
Paris city guide since 1997
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Champagne is 145 kilometers east of the City of Lights on the way to Germany. This hilly region grows the world's most famous sparkling wines, thanks to Don Perignon, a monk who first pioneered a number of winemaking techniques around 1670. Champagne is also a lovely region of France around the beautiful city of Reims. A Paris to Reims tour is the easiest wine tour from Paris. Save a day for a tour.
Disneyland Paris is the second most visited sight in France and the most visited theme park in Europe. It is a must for families with children and entertains all ages. An off season visit is higly recommended. Disneyland Paris is connected to Paris downtown by metro. To best visit Disneyland and the city, stay in Paris. Book a convenient Disneyland coach tour from the City of Lights with tickets (102 euros). Information.
As the largest royal hunting forest in France, Fontainebleau has had the favor of the Kings of France since the 16th century. They had there one of their greatest castles alongside Versailles. Francois I built most of the magnificent Renaissance Castle in the early 16th century. The castle was also a favorite of Emperor Napoleon who resigned there in 1814. Napoleon's throne room is one of the most visited rooms of the castle.
Compiègne Forest is, with Fontainebleau Forest, one of the great royal hunting forests of France. Sixty kilometers north of the City of Lights by A1 freeway, close to Charles de Gaulle Airport, it has superb oak and beech trees. Compiegne Forest attracts horse and bicycle riders and is a perfect destination from the city for a day. One hour train from the city to Compiègne.
The map of Bordeaux wine region locates the famous Bordeaux vineyards. Médoc, Saint-Emilion, Graves are especially famous for red wines made of a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Check our map of Bordeaux wine region
Locate D-Day famous Normandy beaches, 250km from Paris by A13, on Normandy beaches map: from west to east, Utah beach, Omaha beach, Gold, Juno, Sword. Arromanches, Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery are other moving sights.
The French Riviera map locates the top sights of the French Riviera: Antibes, Biot, Cannes, Eze, Menton, Monaco, Nice.
Locate Loire Valley Castles on Loire Valley castles map: Amboise, Azay le Rideau, Chambord, Cheverny, Chenonceaux.
Locate Somme Battle sights on Somme battlefields map. The Somme is one hour from Calais, two hours from Paris.
The map of Versailles Palace and Gardens locates the top sights of the famous Sun King's estate: Hall of Mirrors, Versailles Gardens, the Grand Canal, the Grand Trianon, the Petit Trianon.
Locate Disneyland Resort on the Disneyland Paris map.
Locate top sights on Paris map.
Printable tourist map with top Paris sights.
As driving and parking are quite difficult in the city, the metro is the most heavily used means of transportation. The metro is safe and clean. Locate metro lines and metro stations on the map. Find your itinerary in town. Check our Paris metro map
The city is divided into 20 arrondissements, its administrative subdivisions with each a separate city hall and a zip code. As example, the zip code of the 1st arrondissement is 75001. Locate most city top sights on the Paris Arrondissement map.
There is a wide choice of hotels and apartments in town with very different quality and value for money. Most hotels are small and charming boutique hotels. Locate our favorite hotels in town and our favorite districts for hotels on Paris hotel map.
There is a huge number of restaurant in the city, both French and foreign. In general, the tourist districts offer poor value for money. But, there are exceptions. Locate our favorite restaurants in town on Paris restaurant map.
From the huge shopping malls to the small specialized shops, there are shopping venues matching your taste. Locate the best shopping venues in the city on Paris shopping map: fashion streets, department stores, shopping malls, flea market.
It is quite practical to have and use a printed pdf map when in town. Check and print in town the free printable Paris map pdf with the main streets of the city, the metro stations, the train stations and the top tourist signts.
Locate the top monuments on Paris monument map. It includes the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Sacré-Coeur, the Arc de Triomphe, La Conciergerie, the Sainte Chapelle, the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Palais de Chaillot.
The city is world famous for its top museums of art: Musée d'Orsay, Louvre, Centre Pompidou, Musée d'Art Moderne, Musée Picasso, Musée Marmottan. Locate and view the top museums on Paris museum map.
