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What to see and do in Île-de-France

Metro, bike, hiking? Public transport doesn't just take you to work! Countryside, vineyards, historic villages, riverside walks and cultural outings: take advantage of our lines to discover Île-de-France in a different way.

The view from the Belvedere of Chamarande in Essonne

© Essonne Tourisme

What to do this month?

Tired of always going to the same place? Want to discover (really) Paris and its region?

Every month, we offer you 4 ideas for outings off the beaten track and accessible by public transport.

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Île-de-France in pictures

Cobblestones, open-air cafés by the water, hikes in the middle of the forest, historic villages and champagne vineyards an hour from Paris: welcome to Île-de-France!

The Street Art Avenue route along the Canal de Saint-Denis, an open-air museum that invites walkers to an exhibition of international artists
The Carnelle State Forest in the Val-d'Oise, on line H
A real beach 1 hour from Paris? Head to the pretty town of Isle-Adam: on the program, swimming pool, pedal boat, large lawns and swimming in the Oise. H Line L'Isle-Adam
The pretty village of Gometz-le-Châtel, accessible after a 30-minute walk from La Hacquinière station, on the RER B
Real champagne vines in Île-de-France? Absolutely! Along with Saâcy-sur-Marne and Citry-sur-Marne, Nanteuil-sur-Marne is one of only 3 municipalities in Île-de-France to benefit from this appellation. Getting there: Nanteuil-Saâcy line P.
A beautiful sunny day to enjoy the banks of the Seine and the Oise, in Conflans Sainte-Honorine, the capital of the Ile-de-France region for boatmen. Line L or RER A Conflans Fins d'Oise

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The castle of Chamarande in Essonne © Essonne Tourisme

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Île-de-France by bike

With a rental, self-service bike or your own, choose to visit the Île-de-France in a different way.

Cycling in Île-de-France
The interior of the Ile-de-France train

It's (never) far away by train

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Walks in the heart of nature

Forests, lakes, limestone hillsides, paths cut off from the world: take the time to discover the Île-de-France off the beaten track.

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Travellers walk through Paris
© Yoann Stoeckel / Group SJR / VHM / IDFM

Getting active in Île-de-France: instructions for use

The transport ticket adapted to your stay, the different options for getting around by public transport and lots of practical advice: find the essentials for getting around Paris and its region.

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Passengers at the Saint Lazare station in Paris
© Sylvain Homo

Which transport ticket should I choose to get around?

Are you wondering how to buy transport tickets and which one to take for your activities and outings in Paris and its region?
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Need more inspiration?

Looking for new outings? Organise your getaways, plan your activities and find all the good advice to discover Île-de-France on the official website of the region!

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