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Ile-de-France, which includes Paris, is the heart of France, both geographically and historically. Wonderful chateaux and cathedrals make this area a great day trip with your kids from Paris. |
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France Miniature Parc (Elancourt) – See France from a bird's eye view. Kids will tower over scale models of Loire chateaux, Mont Saint-Michel, medieval cities or Roman amphitheaters. For directions to France Miniature, click here. Open in the summer months only. |
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Forest of Fontainbleau – The Forest of Fontainbleau was created to protect the royal hunting grounds. Today the birch and oak forests are the perfect place to hike, bike or ride on horseback. Trails are well marked. | ||
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you're interested in a king's hunting castle, visit the Chateau of Fontainebleau.
The gardens are spectacular, with large ponds, pine grottos, fountains and
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Chartres Cathedral (Chartres) – The Cathedrale de Notre Dame at Chartres is a sparkling gem of Gothic architecture. It's something to experience in person. The stained glass windows glow in the rich darkness of the cathedral. Look for the circular labyrinth in the pavement underneath the Rose Window. Climb up the tower for a view and the full effect of the architecture of the cathedral. |
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