Discover the enchanting charm of three beautiful villages of France. Have you been dreaming of visiting France? If that is the case, in this blog post I highlight three beautiful villages in France that you need to visit this fall. Two are accessible by public transportation with just a Paris travel card. The other is accessible with a high speed/long distance train ticket.
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Discover the enchanting charm of three beautiful villages of France
When most people think of France, they usually think of Paris. However, there is much more to France than Paris. I always tell people that the beauty and heart of France lies within its lovely villages away from the big cities. I would like to take this time to help you discover the enchanting charm of three beautiful villages of France that you need to see the next time time that you plan to visit Paris.
Ecouen
Discover the enchanting charm of three beautiful villages of France. The town of Ecouen is located in about 20 km from the center of Paris.
The population is less than 70000 and is easily accessible by public transportation from Gare du Nord in the 10th arrondissement.
Moreover, the city is famous due to its most notable residents, the Montmorency family.
The Montmorency family was one of the oldest and most distinguished family of France that fought for years to gain control of the French crown. You can read more about them here.
Furthermore, the town is also known for its beautiful château that was built between 1539 and 1555 for Anne de Montmorency, a chief minister and commander in the French army for King François I. In addition, today, the château is home to the National Museum of The Renaissance.
Feel free to check out my post on this village here for itinerary on how to ge there.
Auvers-Sur-Oise
Spending your autumn in France? Take a day trip to visit the village of Auvers-Sur-Oise. Most tourists stick to the city because it is convenient and offers lots of activities to do reachable by metro. However, I am here to tell you that the suburbs are filled with beautiful villages and towns accessible by public transportation from Paris where you can re-live the past rich history of France.
Discover the enchanting charm Of Auvers-Sur-Oise
Escape to the timeless beauty of this village where cobblestone streets whisper tales of artistry, and quaint cottages cradle the essence of French small village life.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful scenaries, hues, that once inspired impressionnist painter Vincent van Gogh to create many of his emblematic work such as the Sunflowers, The Stairs in Auvers and many more while he lived there until his accidental death in 1890.
Walk through history by following in his footsteps and discover the beauty and treasures of this beautiful enchanting escape. Just like Ecouen, Auvers-Sur-Oise is accesible by public transportation with just a Paris travel card zone 5 from Gare du Nord in the 10th arrondissement. Feel free to check my post on Auvers-Sur-Oise here to know how to get there from Paris.
Dieppe
Last but not least Dieppe. Located two hours away from Paris by train, the town rich maritime history and seaside location is an ideal weekend getaway for those who:
- love the beach
- want to get away from Paris
- go on hikes on the GR 21
- admire the marina
While you are there, stop by the Château Museum of Dieppe overlooking the beach. The museum retraces the rich heritage of the city of Dieppe, a former maritime port where sailboats used to stop to bring and sell all kind of merchandises including ivory and other valuable goods.
Booking and itinerary
Dieppe is accessible via the Nomad train. The Nomad train covers many destinations in Normandy such as Le Havre, Giverny, Caen and so forth… To book your train ticket to Dieppe, visit France’s Official Railway website here. Trains leave from gare Saint-Lazare making a connecting stop at Rouen where you catch another train that will take you to Dieppe.
Fares
Fares are cheaper in the fall. If you plan to travel by train from Paris make sure to book your train ticket at least 3 months before your trip to save money. For international flights, the sooner you book, the less you would pay and keep that extra money for an occassional splurge.
Here’s a few posts that I think that you might enjoy as well:
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- Small town of France: Herblay-Sur-Seine
Conclusion
Fall is a great time to discover new places. Even if you have been to France in the past, you probably have not visited these three beautiful villages. They are different from each other and that is the beauty of it all. Each will show you a different side of France’s culture, diverse population, sceneries and traditions that you would learn to appreciate. Hope that you enjoyed my post “Discover the enchanting charm of three beautiful villages of France”. See you soon for a visit. Follow me on social media below:
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