By The Editor · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on April 23, 2024 at 1:57 p.m.
Looking for charming villages close to Paris? The Yvelines offer themselves to you as a beautiful escape. Among the pearls of Ile-de-France, we invite you to discover the picturesque Yvelin places that we enjoyed discovering and which we present to you.
When we talk about the Yvelineswe often think of the Rambouillet forest. However, this department has much more to offer. We have explored the most beautiful villages of the department to reveal its treasures to you. Les Yvelines is an invitation to get lost in picturesque villagesto stroll through their cobbled streets and to meet passionate local producers.
To the west of Paris, where the vast Beauce gives way to the green valleys of neighboring Normandy, the Yvelines department presents plateaus with flat relief, punctuated by small hills and crossed by a dense network of rivers which join the Seine. This territory, rich in its rural past, is endowed with an exceptional heritage, illustrated by its castles, churches, vast farms, wash houses,ffountainscrosses and other jewels.
These towns, true hidden treasures, reveal an unsuspected wealth to us. Of the artists’ villagesof the flowery townsof the historical places, everything is there for an enriching discovery. What if we introduced you to our discoveries?
The unmissable villages of Yvelines :
The charming village of Médan in Yvelines, its castle and its treasures
Nestled in a loop of the Seine just 30 minutes from Paris, the village of Médan offers a beautiful escape into time and history. This place, once owned by the abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the Middle Ages, today reveals cultural treasures including its famous 16th century castle and the house of the illustrious Émile Zola. We take you to discover it. [Lire la suite]
Montfort l’Amaury: the charming village, medieval treasure of Yvelines
On the edge of the Rambouillet forest, Montfort l’Amaury reveals 1000 years of history. Discover this medieval village, its historic monuments, and the charm of its cobbled streets.
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Rochefort en Yvelines, the pretty medieval village and its secrets
Rochefort-en-Yvelines, this charming medieval village to the south of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Natural Park, invites us to explore its rich history. If you are a fan of heritage and beautiful discovery walks, we invite you to wander, like us, the cobbled streets to discover its feudal past. [Lire la suite]
The charming Village of Dampierre en Yvelines and its treasures to discover
Dampierre en Yvelines, nestled in the heart of two valleys, reveals its charms with its majestic castle, its picturesque hamlets and its rich heritage. This village is an essential stopover for lovers of history and nature. We reveal its treasures to discover. [Lire la suite]
Discovery of Chevreuse: the Little Venice of Yvelines and its Walk of the Petits Ponts
Chevreuse, known as the little Venice of Yvelines, hides a sublime stroll over small bridges, a true green setting just 40 minutes from Paris and accessible by RER. We’re taking you on an adventure of unsuspected charm. [Lire la suite]
Houdan, medieval town and historic walk in Yvelines
Moving a little further from Paris, within reach of Navigo, in the Yvelines, we discover the medieval town of Houdan and its surprisingly well-preserved remains of the Middle Ages, between dungeon, ramparts and old inns. [Lire la suite]
Equip yourself with your curiosity, your camera and your desire to explore. These villages of Yvelines are gems within reach, just waiting for you. Between history, architecture, and nature, we guarantee you a getaway rich in discoveries. So, ready to explore the more beautiful sites of Yvelines ?
Want to get to know Île-de-France better? This time we take you to the Yvelines to discover its heritage, its places to visit, the essential activities as well as the good deals of the moment. Between castles, walks and good addresses, here is what awaits you in 78. [Lire la suite]
On the Yvelines side, there is no shortage of good addresses! Want to discover the good restaurants that await you in this department of Île-de-France? We reveal our favorites to discover in the 78. [Lire la suite]
Sunday, for you, is brunch! And sometimes, not just on Sundays. Whether you live in Yvelines or are looking for discoveries in 78, we reveal our gems discovered in the department. All-you-can-eat brunch, homemade brunch or brunch in an exceptional place, here’s a selection to have a delicious time. [Lire la suite]
Looking for good ideas for outings to do for this weekend of May 18 and 19, 2024 in Yvelines? We reveal 10 good ideas for making great discoveries, going out smart without necessarily spending, going for a walk or discovering the unmissable news of the moment in the west of the Ile-de-France region. [Lire la suite]
