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Palaces, forests and Monet’s garden. Times are estimates, each way from central Paris.

Day trips

About 40 min by RER C

Château de Versailles

The palace, Hall of Mirrors and Le Nôtre’s gardens, plus Trianon. Closed on Mondays. The Passport is €35 until 31 October and €25 from 1 November; the palace needs a timed slot.

About 1½ hr by train to Vernon, then shuttle

Giverny: Monet’s house and gardens

Monet’s pink house, flower garden and water-lily pond, open daily to 1 November 2026. October brings dahlias, asters and autumn colour.

About 1 hr by train from Gare de Lyon, then bus

Château de Fontainebleau

Eight centuries of French royalty in one rambling palace, with a forest of rocks and trails around it.

About 25 min by train from Gare du Nord, then a walk

Domaine de Chantilly

A château with a superb painting collection, the Grandes Écuries horse stables and a Le Nôtre park. Closed on Tuesdays.

About 40 min by RER A

Disneyland Paris

Two theme parks and Disney Village; a full, long day for families.

Good to know

Start early

Arrive for opening time at Versailles and Giverny; tour groups peak late morning.

Check train tickets

Regional trains use separate tickets from the métro; buy on the SNCF Connect app or at the station.

Dress for the outdoors

Gardens and forests are muddy after rain. Wear good shoes and bring a waterproof.

Shorter days

Clocks go back on 25 October; it gets dark before 6 pm by the end of the month.

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