Beyond the Périphérique

The first Gothic church, a medieval keep and Le Nôtre's terraces above the Seine.

• 1 day
• 3 stops

Day 1

Starts from Gare du Nord · 5h 30m at the sights, 1h 39m travelling · 42 km

Areas: Saint-Denis, Vincennes, Saint-Cloud

1. Basilica of Saint-Denis — The first Gothic building, and the burial place of the French kings (1h 30m)
2. Château de Vincennes — The tallest medieval keep in Europe, inside a moated enclosure (2h)
3. Parc de Saint-Cloud — Le Nôtre's terraced park above the Seine, the palace long gone (2h)