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Versailles
Best known for its magnificent Palace of Versailles, the former stomping ground of the French Kings, Versailles is the quintessential day trip from Paris. Once you’ve peeked into Marie Antoinette’s quarters and wandered through the royal parklands, continue to the nearby Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Natural Park to hike, bike, swim, and horseback ride between medieval abbeys, chateaux, and country campgrounds.
French Vexin Regional Natural Park
Just over an hour’s drive northwest of the city, the French Vexin Regional Natural Park is a rambling patchwork of woodlands, wildflower meadows, and marshlands swirling with birds. Explore landscapes that inspired the French impressionists as you cruise along river trails, hike and cycle along forested tracks, and hop between traditional villages.
Forest of Fontainebleau
Southeast of Paris, the sprawling Forest of Fontainebleau is France’s second-largest national forest, affording some 25,000 hectares of ancient woodlands within a short train ride from Paris. Take your pick of campgrounds and explore some 1,500 kilometres of hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and rock-climbing trails.
When to go
Paris’ four seasons each hold their own charm, but it’s best to avoid the peak months of July and August if you don’t want to battle the crowds (and the traffic). Spring and fall are arguably the most magical times to explore the French capital, when the weather is still warm enough for sightseeing, strolling, and sipping café on the terrace. Camping season typically runs from April through October, and most campgrounds close outside of this period.