Île-de-France (English: /ˌiːl də ˈfrɑːns/, French: [il də fʁɑ̃s] ( listen), "Island of France"), also known as the région parisienne ("Parisian Region"), is one of the 18 regions of France and includes the city of Paris. It covers 12,012 square kilometres (4,638 square miles) and has its own regional council and president. It has a population of 12,005,077 as of January 2014, equivalent to 18.2% of the population of France.
Discover the best top things to do in Yvelines, France including The Trianons & The Hamlet, Chateau de St-Germain, Chateau de Breteuil, Le Grand Trianon, Le Donjon de Houdan, Le Petit Trianon, Hameau de la Reine, Palace of Versailles, Chateau of Maisons-Laffitte, Chateau de Groussay.
This former unofficial capital of France sits just 10 miles from Paris and is easily reachable by train. Even though the Chateau de Versailles has been known as the epitome of indulgent luxury for centuries, seeing it in person is a jaw-dropping experience. The chateau's magnificent gardens are free, but it's worth shelling out for a day ticket to see the interior—although it does make going back to even a fancy hotel seem rather humdrum.
Discover the best top things to do in Yvelines, France including Les Fermes de Gailly, Ferme Equestre et Pedagogique Omini, Ferme de Grignon, Hameau de la Reine, Les Fermes de Gally, Ferme de Viltain, Bergerie nationale, Ferme de Coubertin, Malowe Nature, Ferme Des 3 Ponts.
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