Paris is rated amongst the leading vacation destinations in Europe with many world-famous tourist attractions in and around it. There are many superb tourist attractions around Paris, including famous historical landmarks, imposing cathedrals, landscaped gardens and world-class theme parks. On your Paris tour with Flights Hotels Tours, you can visit all major tourist attractions around Paris.
Among most popular tourist attractions around Paris include the Château de Versailles (Palace of Versailles), Château de Fontainebleau, Disneyland Paris, and Château de Chantilly to name a few.
Château de Versailles: The Château de Versailles or Palace of Versailles is one of the grandest palaces in the world. Built by King Louis XIV (the Sun King) amidst beautifully landscaped gardens, the Château de Versailles represents the unique grandeur of classic French architecture. The most interesting features of the palace are the State Apartments, Queen's Apartments, and the Hall of Mirrors, which measures about 250 ft long, where nobles dressed like ninnies could watch each other dancing.
Château de Fontainebleau: Located amidst lush green Fontainebleau forest, some 50 km south of Paris, the Château de Fontainebleau was once a favourite hunting lodge for royal family members. A Renaissance-style structure, the Château de Fontainebleau or Palace of Fontainebleau features Grand Apartments and the Salle de Ball, a dazzling ballroom. Also known for its beautiful oak and pine trees, the region provides a perfect peaceful retreat for those wanting a break from the hustle bustle of city life.
Disneyland Paris: One of the finest amusement parks in the world, over 600 hectares Disneyland Paris offers hotels, entertainment and shopping complex, a convention center, sports facilities and the magnificent theme park itself, which is made up of five lands - Main Street USA, Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland, all boasting different rides, attractions and restaurants.
Château de Chantilly: Located amidst scenic surroundings of pine and oak trees, the Château de Chantilly houses magnificent collection of works, manuscripts and furnishings dating from the French and Italian Renaissance, through to the 19th century.
A beautiful park surrounding the château features an English-style garden with an island, waterfall and temple. There is also the Le Musée Vivant du Cheval featuring grand stables with 30 different breeds of horses and ponies, which perform dressage exercises.
Parc Astérix: Parc Astérix or Asterix Park is a child-friendly theme park featuring all the well-known Asterix characters and numerous rides and thrills. Other attractions include dolphins and sea lions, which are among the park's most popular residents.
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