Sightseeing Using Trains in Île-de-France
Exploring nature, art or history in the Greater Paris area just got easier.
The simple search words “impressionists transilien and bike” in a search engine, points directly to the correct and simple-to-use new page “Sightseeing with Transilien .
While searching transportation information on the Chantilly Racecourse, I found an interesting Australian website: Rome2Rio. They provide info on TER, RER, taxi, car, etc.
The SNCF radio pop-up window starts playing to put you in the mood. If you hold a monthly or annual Navigo pass visit Use Navigo for Weekend and Holiday Advantages if you want to tour in zones 1 through 5 around Paris.
Then take your pass and enjoy some of these suggestions in the Île-de-France region:
What’s On The SNCF Page: Nature
Vaires-Torcy Recreation Park
Domaine de Saint-Cloud
Marly-le-Roi Park
Dourdan Forest
Climbing at Fontainebleau
History
Musée national de la Renaissance (Chateau d’Écouen) – write to them about tours in English (acccueil.musee-renaissance@culture.gouv.fr) or call 01 34 38 38 50
Poissy Toy Museum
Palace of Versailles
Chantecoq Mill
Provins – Medieval Town
River Craft Museum
Museum of the Romantics
Basilica of Saint-Denis
Valois Archery Museum
Art
Centre Photo d’Île-de-France
The Musée Rodin-Meudon
Caillebotte Estate
Jean Gabin Museum
Monet Foundation (free shuttle bus from train station)-Claude Monet’s home and gardens
Not on the Transilien Website but on the same road as Monet’s home: Musée des impressionnismes Giverny Galleries are closed November 1 through the end of March (administrative offices remain active) – Founded by Daniel J. Terra in 1992, and formerly known as the musée d’art américain Giverny
Rent a bike in Paris and take it on the train to different destinations: Moret sur Loing, for example.
