City: Ile-de-France
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What to do and see in Ile-de-France, France: The Best Outdoor Activities
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.
Restaurants in Ile-de-France
1. Dynamo Cycling
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
2. La Parenthese 7
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Cabinet de relaxation et développement personnel, séances de sophrologie, D'E.F.T. et D.B.E.T, massages habillés, massages à l'huile Ambiance relaxante et apaisante
3. Centre Nautique
4. Tennis de l'Etang-la-ville
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. A la Source de Beaute
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
House Beauty and Well-being, with multiple benefits: Traditional Institute, Urban Spa, complementary activities. There are 3 spaces: * Relaxation: Polynesian steam bath and rest area. * Beauty: consisting of 5 treatment cabins including 1 duo, for anti-aging treatments and body rituals * The Tonic space: grouping high technology devices Slimming and sports coaching
6. Jardin des Plantes
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4.5 based on 1,748 reviews
In addition to serving as the site for the city's huge Museum of Natural History, this park is also home to a small zoo.
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
It being winter, not at its most lush, but to make up for it they had illuminated sculptures, (similar to the ones in Hoi An, Vietnam). Wow - a lovely walk in the sun via the turtles, hermit crabs, coral reefs, plenty of seating, to enjoy the park and have lunch. We popped out on the far side of the Jardin and came across one of the Wallace fountains I mentioned in passing - in fact the only one remaining of the mural model, (see review).
7. Parc des Felins
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4.5 based on 1,363 reviews
Temporary closure until January 25
Reviewed By 157alc - Rhyl, United Kingdom
We went recently while away on holiday it was really worth it and great to visit both parks we are a family of 6 2 adults a 16 13 10 and 7 year old and everyone really enjoyed the day there would highly recommend a visit if you can
8. Parc Animalier de Janvry
9. Parc Zoologique et Chateau de Thoiry
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4.0 based on 2,051 reviews
Thoiry is a rare example of esoteric Renaissance architecture where the sun rises or sets in the central arch following the solstices. Home since 1559 of the Counts of La Panouse, the drawing rooms offer visitors fine family portraits, furniture and tapestries presented by costumed guides. The 300 acre gardens: Rhododendron woods, Maze, Autumn, Rose, and Perfume Gardens, perennial borders give year round pleasure. Thoiry's world famous 350 acre animal reserve is open year round.
Reviewed By Rrralph - Paris, France
I'd been to this zoo once before and loved it (fantastic drive-through safari park and zoo, and a chateau - takes a full day) and suggested to friends that we go and see the new lantern festival while they were in Paris for a few days. It's just magical! It's like a happy dream. Beautiful lanterns everywhere, and it's huge. They've got a copy of the Beijing Summer Temple - it looks like it's almost as big as the real one. Cool light and sound show on the front of the chateau. In the gardens near the chateau there's a classical Chinese them, and then in the woods it's all animals, from beautiful butterflies to life-size giraffes, cranes, flamingos, lions - everything lit up - and there are lanterns and lights dangling high up in the trees all around. Hard to describe. Very strongly recommended to families with children, or without children. It will appeal to all ages. And in the zoo they've added guided tours in safari trucks which we'd have loved to have done if we'd got there earlier. And in summer there's a zipline over the lions! Yikes! It's great.
10. Espace Rambouillet
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4.0 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By 1Aniber - Rambouillet, France
I love this park (I've been three times now). The bird show is so cool and interesting - the birds fly right over your head (you might feel a wingtip). The whole park is a great learning experience and really amazing. If you love birds of prey, and animals in general, go to this park.
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