1. The Chantilly estate and its 7,800 hectares of greenery
After a short 20-minute hike from Chantilly-Gouvieux station, accessible by TER, immerse yourself in the magnificent domain of Chantilly Castle, one of the jewels of French heritage which houses the intact treasures of a 19th century prince, Henri d’Orléans. On the program: the Château de Chantilly, of coursehis collections of works of art grouped together in the Condé museumits park and a forest, Chantilly forest. But also, buildings including several historical monuments, agricultural land, golf courses. Immerse yourself in another era!
2. The artists’ village of Auvers-sur-Oise
Bordered by forest and wheat fields, this village has long inspired artists and especially the impressionists. Stone houses, low walls covered with ivy, steep paths leading to forests and to the banks of the Oise… By escaping industrialization, Auvers-sur-Oise has practically remained the same since the 19th century, when Van Gogh, Cézanne and Pissarro came to draw their inspiration there.
3. The Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines nature reserve
Over 600 hectares, and around a large body of water, you can practice windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, but also horse riding and golf. In summer, we love the wave pool and its 3 hectares of green beach. Saint-Quentin not only has the largest body of waterbut it is also the only leisure center to have a national nature reserve, a protected place where 230 species of birds follow one another Over the month. All easily accessible with the Transilien N.
4. The Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse valley
Accessible by RER B, the Chevreuse valley is a essential for a bucolic trip in Île-de-France. Natural landscapes and charming villages, the Vallée de Chevreuse park offers beautiful, perfect routes for hiking enthusiasts. The town of Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse marks the entrance to the park. When spring rings and the sunny days come, a tourist shuttle offers to discover the classified sites: Granges de Port-Royal museum, the castles of Breteuil, Dampierre, and the Vaux-de-Cernay abbey.
5. The Meudon national forest and Hangar Y
Escape to one of the largest forest areas in Hauts-de-Seine to a rural and somewhat aquatic stroll also since three ponds shape the landscape. It is here that we find Hangar Y, the first airship hangar in the world. transformed into a cultural place, at the crossroads of art, science and technology, history and nature. In addition to exhibitions and other events, we enjoy the cooking by Guillaume Sanchez at the restaurantand from the month of May,a temporary tavern under the trees. The right spot to recharge your batteries and escape the tumult of Parisian life. All with a magnificent view of the Chalais basin, to enjoy drinks, ice creams and tapas to share.
6. The Hotel Les Étangs de Corot
Make way for a real immersion in an impressionist painting. Welcome to the ponds of the City of Avray, a landscape adored by the painter Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot. A place of discreet luxury, imbued with magic and poetry, wherewe have lunch by the water and where we let ourselves be carried away by the sweetness of life. A real country house to fully recharge your batteries, far from the hustle and bustle of Paris. On the spa side, The Baths of Corot offer treatments from Maison KOS and Maison PHYTOMER, as well as bubble sessions in hot tubs. Total love.
The Corot Ponds
55, rue de Versailles – 92410 Ville-d’Avray
