Paris Ile-de-France Information Guide

The Ile-de-France region includes the city of Paris and the surrounding area. It is one of the smallest regions geographically, covering only 2% of the total area of France, but its 11 million inhabitants, represent almost 19% of the French population, making Ile-de-France one of the most populated urban areas in Europe.

Paris is a beautiful city. It has everything a city lover could possibly desire. Chic little boutiques and huge department stores, wonderful art galleries and performance spaces, superb restaurants, and huge flea and antique markets. There are elegant squares and pretty parks and the Seine must be the most romantic waterfront in the world.

Paris is certainly an ideal place for those living in central London to have a second, albeit second urban, home. It's an easy weekend trip by Eurostar and bought in advance tickets are very cheap. For those used to London, Paris seems a lot smaller and manageable. Even though the Metro map looks like a bowl of spaghetti, it's very fast, efficient, clean and once you get to grips with it, easy to navigate.

Paris Ile-de-France Tourism & Lifestyle

View our tourist information and tips about what to do when visiting the Paris Ile-de-France region. Discover the true identity of this beautiful area, find useful information about travel, accommodation, gastronomy & everyday life in the region.

Paris Ile-de-France Property Information

Paris Ile-de-France offers a very large range of house types and property prices. You will find as well luxury second-house as small apartment for a buy-to-let investment. Prices in Paris itself are rather prohibitive, however outside the city there are excellent bargains to be driven.