Why people love visiting arty Paris
Enjoy the area's museums, monuments and architecture with a rental holiday home in Paris. Travellers to this cosmopolitan city praise the cafes, art and cathedral. Local cultural sights include Louvre Museum and Palais Garnier. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Activities and attractions in Paris
Are you hoping to discover attractions to see in the city? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Paris a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Disneyland® Paris (19.5 mi / 31.4 km)
- Parc Astérix (21.8 mi / 35.2 km)
- Paris Zoological Park (3.5 mi / 5.7 km)
- Aquaboulevard (3.5 mi / 5.7 km)
- Jardin d'Acclimatation (4.2 mi / 6.7 km)
- Hippodrome de Vincennes (5.2 mi / 8.4 km)
Exploring the natural features in Paris
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Paris is a great place to get outside. These are some of the area's most eye-catching sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Luxembourg Gardens (0.8 mi / 1.2 km)
- Île de la Cité (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Île Saint-Louis (0.4 mi / 0.7 km)
- Luxembourg Palace (0.6 mi / 1 km)
- Jardin des Plantes (0.8 mi / 1.4 km)
- Tuileries Garden (1.2 mi / 2 km)
Transport options to and around Paris
The nearest airport is in Orly Airport (ORY), located 8.7 mi (14 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Roissy - Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Châtelet-Les Halles Station, Paris Austerlitz Automates Station and Paris Port-Royal Station are the main stations in the city. You can get around Paris by catching a ride on the metro at Cite Station, Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame Station or Saint-Michel Station.