Overview of Paris-Île de France

Overview

Key Facts

• Type of place: tourist region.

• Location:

• Local time: Heure : 17779

• Administrative region: Île-de-France (prefecture: Paris).

• Departments: Paris (75), Seine-et-Marne (77), Yvelines (78), Essonne (91), Hauts-de-Seine (92), Seine-Saint-Denis (93), Val-de-Marne (94) and Val-d'Oise (95).

• Main cities: Argenteuil, Boulogne-Billancourt, Montreuil, Paris, Saint-Denis, Versailles...

• Population: 12,117,132 inhabitants (2016).

• Area: 12,011 km².

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• Coastline: 0 km; no maritime access.

Tourism

While many visitors limit their experience of the Paris region to Paris and Versailles, there is much more to discover. The outskirts of the capital boast numerous cultural treasures and even some natural sites perfect for outdoor activities.

Where to get information?

Departmental Tourism Committees

Travel Essentials

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• Interests (out of ★★★★): Nature ★★; Adventure ⊘/ ★; Culture ★★★★; Relaxation/Holidays ★

• Website: https://www.visitparisregion.com