The Ile-de-France once equalled France in its entirety. Now it is one of France's smallest regions, enclosing everywhere within a 50-mile radius of the capital. Ile-de-France may be small but it packs a punch few regions can rival.
Escape Paris and discover the game-rich forests of Fontainebleau and Rambouillet - once the favourite hunting-grounds of the French kings. Stroll Versailles' incredible gardens, designed by Le Nôtre, and be dazzled by the gilded palace of the Sun King. Feel small in the awe-inspiring cathedrals of Chartres and Saint Denis or embrace the present with a trip to Disneyland Paris.
And now for the food! Local specialities include the Brie of Meaux, (the 'King of Cheeses'), Saint Germain-en-Laye's soufflé apples and the wine of Suresnes. To see these combined in mouth-watering ways, book into some of the Michelin-starred establishments in Paris. After all, when in the island of kings, why not live like one.
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Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris
Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris
Almost 600 years after its completion, Notre Dame de Paris continues to inspire the masses that flock there annually. Begun in 1160 by Bishop de Sully, the cathedral was completed in 1345, the…
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