Ile-de-France Property Guide

Ile-de-France Location

Paris is a the centre of the Ile-de-France region so you probably have a good idea of its location! Located in Northern France and surrounded by the regions of Picardy, to the north, with Champagne-Ardenne and Burgundy to the east and south. On the western flank Centre and Upper Normandy. The departments are Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Seine-et-Marne, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise, Yvelines.

Ile-de-France Landscape

Most of the Île-de-France is covered by the Paris metropolitan area encompassing the Paris urban area and its commuter belt. 88% of the Île-de-France's population lives in the Paris urban area. The region covers 1.2 million hectares, of which 239,000 ha are built-up urban areas, and there are 687,000 ha of natural areas / farmland and 280,000 ha of forests.

Ile-de-France Attractions

Of course, Paris dominates the region and the delights of Paris will enthral you every time you visit - there is so much to see and enjoy, you will always be discovering new gems. From the dominating Eiffel Tower to the historic alleys, there is something for everybody to enjoy.

Outside Paris you will find forests and many historic homes and chateaux.

Ile-de-France Weather

From Spring onwards the weather is very pleasant with summer temperatures reaching 75°F / 23°C. Plenty of sunshine in the summer months, and sharp rain showers.

Weather in Essonne
Weather in Hauts-de-Seine
Weather in Paris
Weather in Seine-Saint-Denis
Weather in Seine-et-Marne
Weather in Val-de-Marne
Weather in Val-d'Oise
Weather in Yvelines

Getting there

By Air
With 2 major airports at Orly and Charles de Gaulle, Paris is accessible from anywhere in the world. Budget airlines also fly in so travel can be reasonably cheap.

By Rail
Paris is served by a number of stations. From the UK, Nord de Gare is a fast trip with Eurostar from London Waterloo (or Ashford). The TGV serves most major areas of France.

By Road
Most autoroutes lead to Paris so access is good and quick - even if you pay tolls!

Ile-de-France population

11.3 million inhabitants.

Major Towns/Cities

Paris
- Probably the best known landmark in Europe - the Eiffel Tower.
- Louvre Museum, possibly the most famous museum in the world with a renowned collection of art.
- Arche de la Défense is the gateway to the office district of Paris known as La Défense. The architecture here is marvellous.

And then there is the Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre's Sacre Coeur, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Musée d'Orsay, Pont Alexandre III, Jardin du Luxembourg, Place de la Concorde, Hôtel des Invalides, Avenue des Champs-Elysées, Centre Pompidou and ... so many more. Sorry if we have left your favourite out!

Ile-de-France Prices

You would expect Paris to be expensive but prices can be reasonable compared with other capital cities. There is great variation and of course, some areas are very expensive! On the North and East side , there are some areas to avoid.

 

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