A weekend around Paris by car

At the gates of Paris, many treasures are revealed to anyone willing to discover them. Whether you prefer amusement parks, the beach, or are a history enthusiast, you will find some ideas for a family getaway.

Less than 100 km from Paris

Disneyland is THE most popular destination for a family weekend around Paris: there are attractions for all ages, and the regularly offered deals allow for real savings. Access is via the A4 motorway, exit 14 Marne-la-Vallée Val d’Europe, Disney Parks. Parking is free for residents of certain park hotels.

What to do around Paris if you are a history lover? 50 km southeast of Paris, via the A4 or A6, then the Francilienne (N104), is the city of Melun and its large historic district.

Five kilometers further, on the D215, is the Vaux-le-Vicomte estate, with its 17th-century château and French garden. If your weekend around Paris is from May to the end of September, you can start with a candlelit visit on Saturday: in the evening, 2000 candles are lit in the château and garden. The visit concludes at the end of the evening with a fireworks display.

More than 100 km from Paris

What to do around Paris when you crave the sea and sun? Just take the A13 motorway at Porte d’Auteuil. In two hours, you will arrive in Deauville and enjoy its sandy beach. This city, also known as the horse capital, offers many activities for you and your children, from mini-golf to water sports. You can also visit the aquarium and discover the city at the pace of the little tourist train. Its neighbor, Trouville-sur-Mer, also offers many family activities: a nautical club, a surf school, a marine mini-golf, pony rides, a swimming pool, and events organized by the tourist office… If you don’t know what to do around Paris for the weekend, the Normandy coast is a destination of choice.

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