Paris Side Trips

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2014 | Side-tripping from Paris into the Ile de France, we indulge in the world of royal and aristocratic extravagance in the pre-Revolutionary playground of France’s elite. We explore Versailles, Europe’s palace of palaces; exquisite Vaux-le-Vicomte; and extravagant Fontainebleau, home to centuries of French rulers. We’ll also marvel at the glass and statuary of Chartres Cathedral…and dine like kings. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #france

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[rumarahim]

My husband and I travelled to Paris last week for 6 days to celebrate his 37th Birthday and absolutely loved it to the max! 🥰 🇫🇷🥐 xx

[Zzoarqg]

France is so beautiful and Versailles just takes your breath away.

[marif]

Paris is one of my favorite cities. I wish I could travel again and enjoy life.

[geoguyrocks]

Paris is so dreamy and beautiful. Art everywhere you look.

[williamjones]

I visited Versailles in 1985. My youngest brother and I were touring around the Palace and go around a corner and run into one of his classmates from high school. The amazing thing was that this high school was in Billings, Montana. The possibility of this happening was 1 because it happened. The probability of it happening was infinitesimal miniscule. I should have a lottery ticket.

[vatsalasampat]

Hello Mr.Steves. This video has been shot so well. The palaces featured here are pointers to the opulence, luxury and prosperity that were the hallmark of pre revolution France. Megalomania at its peak. The serene lakes, the cool greenery and the sprawling palace grounds backed by your intelligent and informative commentary make this vlog superlative. Being a French teacher it has always been my dream to travel to France. Your videos will surely guide me just like the way your Italy vlogs inspired me before I travelled to that country last year. Thank you Mr. Steves.

[EEN]

Definitely one of my favorite videos thus far! Beautiful, opulent and absolutely over-the-top. I can't help but think of all the amazingly talented artisans and craftsmen that spent years creating such intricate and gorgeous architecture and decor! Such fabulous historical treasures!!!

[zacharyd]

Europe is a legendary place to live and it’s beautiful

[jalbe-jennifer]

The upholstery in Napoleon's apartment is beautiful, thank you for showing it in great detail! I also want to thank you for the new uploads, I've been a fan since childhood and I love that the Rick Steve's team made the videos available on YouTube.The sites in "Paris Side-Trips" and the Château's in "France’s Loire: Château Country" have been added to my visitor's list!

[stevehoffman]

One of the best episodes, and I've seen them all. Learned a lot from this one!

[Caroleccs]

I love Rick Steves' videos of his travels; regardless where he goes, makes me want to go there. Wish I could bring him along my future trip to Europe so his guidance would maximize the enjoyment of my travels!

[mirandusings]

"script, please"
How cute, haha!

[deemm]

Ah, this takes me back to France and Paris, the cuisine, the wine the deserts!!! the culture.

[zyzor]

That meal takes me back to my time in France. Such elegance and not necessarily expensive.

[juliocesarrodriguez]

Great video. Europe's best palaces and castles are in France. I travelled a lot all over Europe so I say this. Thanks Steves.

[PhilFeedback]

Great video footage, I’ve been to France four different times over the years!

[CNHabs]

Thanks a lot for the detailed videos! It helped me a lot for my upcoming trip!

[SallyAlexandriaAlexParakeets]

Good video, Mr. Rick Steves. Very educational.

[naveen-ibly]

Mr Rick steves i like europe the most i am very happy of your europe collection videos. Thank you sir and your term.for giving us this good videos..

[nguyenhoangvu]

Europe is so rich in terms of culture, customs, music, and, .... so much more to discove (A man from Vietnam). Thank so much for sharing the clips.