The Parisians say that the Ile-de-France is the most heartwarming of all the French regions. There is something familiar about the outdoor cafes, the hussle and bussle of a lively region, the golden haze in the air, the gray stone of a village steeple. The music players on Le Metropolitan.

Oh. And let's not forget. Paris is close by with excellent train service from the 2 major airports, Orly and Charles de Gaulle.