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mnhtnbb

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6. Depends on what time of year, your interests, and how long you're in Paris

Reply to aswanson (Original post)

Mon Feb 8, 2016, 11:09 AM

Feb 2016

or have additional time elsewhere in France.

My husband and I spent 4 weeks driving around France on our honeymoon 30 years ago, and we've been back
to Paris several times since then.

I do think that visiting Giverny was one of my favorite day trips (not on our honeymoon), but we were there in the spring
and the gardens were gorgeous.

I also loved seeing the Chateaux in the Loire Valley. And going in some of the caves to see the prehistoric art in the Dordogne/Les Eyzies was mind blowing, but
probably too far for a day trip.

If you are a foodie, then take the TGV to Lyon and spend the day there.

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Paris Day Trips [View all] aswanson Feb 2016 OP

Personally I'd stay in Paris Recursion Feb 2016 #1

I like Giverny, where Monet lived and painted. You know, water lilies and stuff. highprincipleswork Feb 2016 #2

Giverny for me, too. nt No Vested Interest Feb 2016 #5

Giverny and Versailles. esp for their magnificent gardens and Chartres Cathedral appalachiablue Feb 2016 #3

I'd spend all day at the Louvre. hedda_foil Feb 2016 #4

Depends on what time of year, your interests, and how long you're in Paris mnhtnbb Feb 2016 #6

If you've never been there, then I'd try Barcelona DFW Feb 2016 #7