Château de Versailles
Versailles is a magnificent area to visit, just half an hour by train from Paris - but you could make it a two day trip, as there is so much to see. The Palace was built by Louis XIV who wanted to escape busy life in Paris, and keep the nobility under his watchful eye. Each section of the government had its headquarters here until the mid 1700s, during which time the Palace and its surroundings developed into a sprawling estate. Magnificent gardens, fountains and buildings developed and even a small town was created which can all still be seen today. You may take a guided tour of the Palace or see the State apartments of the king and queen and the Hall of Mirrors, where the Treaty of Versailles was signed to end World War 1, on your own.  The Palace of Versailles is one of the most popular places to visit in France, so you can expect long queues and restricted visiting times. For more information you may click here

Disneyland Paris
Disneyland in Europe!! You will find it all here, Mickey Mouse, Dumbo, Pinnocchio and all their friends! The fantastic fantasy world that is every childs dream - get carried away on Space Mountain or fight an intergalactic battle in Star Wars. Don't forget the fabulous shows and live concerts for your entertainment, all complimented by a great array of food, nightlife, latest movie shows and tons of shops!! A great place for all the family to visit. 
A 40 minute trip on the RER (Metro) Line "A" from Paris to the Enchanted Kingdom towards "Marne la Vallée" will find you at Disneyland. 
If you decide to Hire a Car from Paris you must take the highway A4 (highway east)

Parc Asterix 
Meet Astérix and Obélix in the true and only "Gallic" leisure/theme park north of Paris. Hidden deep in the forest  Parc Astérix is a great day out for all the family. It has rides which will take your breath away, imposing sets and shows which are unique in France. For the more adventurous, check out the 80km/hr wooden roller-coaster - "Tonnerre de Zeus" !!

You can hire a car and take the Paris-Lille A1 autoroute. Take the direct exit to Parc Astérix between exit N°7 and exit N°8 this is just 30 km to the north of Paris. 
Alternatively go by train: Line B3 from Chatelet or Gare du Nord stations. Get off at Roissy Charles de Gaulle 1 and take one of the special buses laid on specially for Parc Astérix.

Paris Zoo 
The "Zoo de Vincennes" is situated on 15 hectares near the Bois de Vincennes in the south east of Paris. Here you will find some of the more unusual animals that thankfully are still with us, as most of their natural enviornments have been destroyed. A mountainous area called "The Big Rock" has been created as a home to mouflons, markhors, otters and vultures. Approximately 1000 animals live in the Zoo, 600 birds of 82 species, 535 mammals of 85 species. To get there  take the Metro line 1 : Porte Dorée, Saint-Mandé-Tourelle or by Bus: 86, 325, 46

There are lots more Places to Visit in and around Paris and indeed the whole of France. Please check our menu Bar on the left for more links.