France Miniature- Touring the country in one day!

Mock up of Concorde & Arc de Triomphe at France Miniature

France in a day!

La France Miniature

Visit France in just one afternoon? Mais oui, it’s possible! At France Miniature you can see the entire country – in miniature. At this 12-acre park in the shape of France just west of Paris you’ll find models of France’s most famous places and monuments. The Tour Eiffel, the Arc de Triomphe, castles and cathedrals have all been recreated, en tout petit. You’ll “visit” the Mont Saint Michel and the region of Brittany to the west of France. You’ll watch the boats go in and out of the harbors at La Rochelle in the west and Saint Tropez in the south. Near Lyon you’ll watch “people” (figurines) dining at one of the most famous restaurants in France, chez Paul Bocuse. You’ll “tour” several of the castles along the Loire such as Chambord, Chenonceau, and Azay le Rideau.

You’ll admire the cathedrals of Strasbourg, Chartres, Orleans, and of course, Notre Dame de Paris. Models of typical villages have been recreated in Brittany, Normandy, Picardie and Alsace. You’ll want to spend time examining each miniature site for its exquisite detail and workmanship. But don’t worry: it won’t take you long to walk through France’s forests, climb France’s mountains or cross France’s rivers: just a hop, skip and a jump! A detailed guidebook with descriptions of each model comes with the price of admission. This is a visit which will be fun and educational. Tip for French teachers: take lots of photos to use in class!