Cities Near Paris
Cities near Paris, France: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Versailles, Giverny, Chartres. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Paris, France is Versailles, about 10 mi (17 km) away — roughly 35 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VersaillesThe palace and gardens of Louis XIV | 10 mi / 17 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| GivernyMonet's house and water-lily gardens | 40 mi / 64 km | 1 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ChartresA masterpiece Gothic cathedral | 48 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| FontainebleauRoyal chateau and forest | 35 mi / 56 km | 1 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ReimsChampagne houses and a coronation cathedral | 81 mi / 131 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| RouenNormandy's medieval capital and Monet's cathedral | 70 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| OrléansJoan of Arc's city on the Loire | 69 mi / 111 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Évry | 16 mi / 25 km | 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Cergy | 18 mi / 28 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Meaux | 25 mi / 41 km | 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Paris
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Versailles, Giverny, Chartres, Fontainebleau, Reims. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Paris include Versailles, Giverny, Chartres, Fontainebleau, Reims. The closest is Versailles, about 10 miles (17 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.