Where to Sleep? Finding Accommodation in Ile-de-France

Another option to consider, especially if you've already been to Paris, is to stay outside the city in another town of Ile-de-France such as Versailles, Fontainebleau, la Vallée de Chevreuse, or even Chantilly, which is just north of Roissy-Charles-de-Gualle airport, and just 45 minutes from Paris by RER train. These towns all offer some great sightseeing, dining and hotel, camping or country bed-and-breakfast (or "gîte") accommodations for much less than in Paris. For example, there are many hotels in Versailles, just 20 minutes by train to Paris, that are under €100/night for a double. The medeival town of Senlis, 5 miles east of Chantilly, has many budget hotels within historic buildings. A car is usually necessary for staying outside Paris unless you're the sporty type who doesn't mind hauling luggage on and off trains or taking taxis everywhere. The countryside is full of old chateaux, forests with hiking and cycling trails, and farms selling fresh produce, cheese and meats. For accommodation, check the tourism office of the individual town, or the Ile-de-France regional tourism website, PIDF.com. For bed-and-breakfasts, try B&B France or Alcove & Agape (if website doesn't work, e-mail: info@paris-bedandbreakfast.com).

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