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Day Trips from Paris

I'm going to Paris in three weeks and would like to plan a couple day trips outside the city.

11 years ago, April 11th 2013 No: 1 Msg: #169010 Delete Edit

Anastasia78
Anastasia78

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Any suggestions of what's doable in a day (not including Versailles)? What should not be missed? Reply to this

11 years ago, April 16th 2013 No: 2 Msg: #169260 Delete Edit

zweiindians
Tulika

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Dijon is a nice place to visit though its not really a day trip since its ~3hrs by train. Its a laid back charming town, especially if you go in slightly off season. Its the beginning of wine country and you could take biking / wine tours from there. Reply to this

11 years ago, April 22nd 2013 No: 3 Msg: #169643 Delete Edit

Anastasia78
Anastasia78

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In response to: Msg #169260

I researched Dijon a little and it does look charming! Maybe we can squeeze it into a day...I've done crazier things I guess. Have you been to Mont Saint Michel? It looks to be equally as far. Which would be better? or is it impossible to choose? Reply to this

11 years ago, April 29th 2013 No: 4 Msg: #169898 Delete Edit

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

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I would recommend taking the train to Monet's home. We loved it there.
It is a cute town. The house and grounds are lovely to explore. They have a nice gift shop with great jewelry!

http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Lower-Normandy/Bayeux/blog-437060.html Reply to this

11 years ago, April 29th 2013 No: 5 Msg: #169899 Delete Edit

Anastasia78
Anastasia78

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Yes! This I will not miss. Reply to this

11 years ago, April 29th 2013 No: 6 Msg: #169903 Delete Edit

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

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We loved it..... a very special setting. A very small cute town.

Can't wait to hear your impressions. Reply to this

10 years ago, May 23rd 2013 No: 7 Msg: #170999 Delete Edit

Whirl Traveller
Roger Sutherland

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Mont st. Michele is wonderful but too far from Paris for a day trip. I recommend Monet's garden and definitely Rouen where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. Reply to this