Ile de France
Tourism in Ile de France is not limited only to Paris. Indeed, many festivals and cultural events are held in the bordering departments throughout the year and many historical momuments are worth to be visited, like the castle of Versailles, symbol of the absolute monarchy witj its gigantism, but also that of Fontainebleau which saw Napoleon the 1st leaving France for his exile to the Isle of Elba. In addition, the Ile de France has a spa, Enghien-les-Bains, where various affections of respiratory tracts are neat.
In the ludic plan the area has 2 parks with topics close to Paris, the Asterix Park and Eurodisney and 12 bases of leisures proposing a crowd of outdoor activities (water skiing, windsurf, walls for climbing…)
For the followers of natural tourism, the Marne, the Seine or the channel of Ourq is ideal inland waterways for river tourism and the forests of Fontainebleau or Rambouillet are opened to the amateurs of pedestrian, cyclists or equestrian excursions.
Lodging does not pose a real problem because of the great number of hotels of the area. It is in the same way possible to place in guesthouse in the cities and villages of the area.
Hotel Ile de France.
Camp-sites in Ile de France.
Where to stay in Ile de France
The situation of the real estate really does not lend to a seasonal hiring at the private individual. On the other hand, lodging isn't a real problem because of the great number of hotels in the area. However, it is preferable to book its hotel in advance with an office of reservation to have cheaper rates, especially if you take vacation in peak season and choose a very tourist district.
Fontainebleau: The town of Fontainebleau wich is well known on the one hand for its castle and on the other hand for its national forest has a rental and hotel offer of quality. During his stay in hotel or guesthouses in Fontainebleau, the tourist will spend cultural or sporting holidays according to his choices.
Enghien les Bains: Enghien, near Paris, is a very pleasant city, which attracts Parisian people throughout the year. Thermal tourism in Enghien les Bains allowed the development of an important seasonal rental offer.
To exactly choose its season in Ile de France
August and July are traditionally the months of crowd in the seaside resorts, but also the period at the end of December at the beginning of January and holidays of February.
September and June constitute the mid season.
Lastly, the retired people will appreciate to leave on holiday in March, April, May, October or November wiyh better tariffs for seasonal hiring.
