Although the size of Ile-de-France may be overwhelming, and the amount of sights to see mind-boggling, never fear, as there are a ton of resources available to help you plan your trip to the region. Starting online, check out the official Paris-Ile-de-France website. From this site you can gather information on events, attractions, accomodations, and other pertinent trip-planning information. In addition, you can download a visitor brochure or order a copy to be delivered to your mailbox. If you're looking for some general information about the region, check out the region's website.

Once you arrive in the Ile-de-France region, you'll find that there is a tourist information office in just about every town. For a comprehensive list, click here.

In addition, most guidebooks geared toward France have a section dedicated to the region. Those on the budget should check out "Let's Go" and "Lonely Planet" titles, while those with a little more cash to spend should look for "Fodor's, "Frommer's," or "Michelin Guide" titles. In addition, check out the online forums to get tips from recent visitors to the region.