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The best of Île-de-France

6 experiences you shouldn't miss — the most beautiful places, attractions, markets and hidden gems.

Palace of Versailles & the Grand Canal Sun King's golden masterpiece
Palace of Versailles & the Grand Canal
Marché d'Aligre, Paris 12th Paris's loudest, cheapest market
Marché d'Aligre, Paris 12th
Sacré-Cœur Parvis & the Steps of Montmartre Paris at your feet, literally
Sacré-Cœur Parvis & the Steps of Montmartre
Bouillon Pigalle, Paris 18th Classic French food, zero pretension
Bouillon Pigalle, Paris 18th
Forêt de Fontainebleau Boulders, beech trees, wild beauty
Forêt de Fontainebleau
Guinguette de l'Île du Martin-Pêcheur, Champigny-sur-Marne 1930s riverside dancing, still alive
Guinguette de l'Île du Martin-Pêcheur, Champigny-sur-Marne
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