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Person in a gray jacket walking on sandy beach toward Mont-Saint-Michel, a historic island with stone buildings, under a cloudy sky. Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France. Pilgrimage

Weekend escape to Mont Saint-Michel from Paris

Mont Saint Michel is probably one of the most famous places in France. It is a small rocky island in Normandy, with a medieval abbey on top. It is quite unique since it is surrounded by the ocean at high tide and connected to the land at low tide.

Sofía Cárdenas

Feb 15

A person sits on a grassy cliff overlooking a beach with sailboats and cliffs in the distance under a clear blue sky. Cliffs of Etretat, Normandy, France

Day trip to Étretat from Paris

Étretat is a small city on the Normandy coast and it is a must-visit in France. What makes Étretat famous are its white chalk cliffs, sculpted by the sea and wind, creating spectacular and unique shapes.

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Jan 28

People explore a large blue glacier cave surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The sky is clear and bright blue, creating a serene atmosphere. Montenvers Mer de Glace Chamonix Mont Blanc France French Alps

4 day itinerary to the French Alps from Paris

The perfect itinerary for your trip to the French Alps, including visits to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Mer de Glace, Aiguille du Midi, and a luxurious 5-star hotel spa with an incredible view of the Alps

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Jan 19

Historical castle with round turrets in a garden filled with colorful wildflowers under a clear blue sky. Peaceful and vibrant setting. Château de Rambouillet

5 free day trips from Paris

Did you know that your Navigo Card can take you to all these incredible places for free? Auvers-sur-Oise, Château de Rambouillet, Provins, Château de Versailles and Château de Fontainebleau

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Oct 28, 2025