Need a nature break? Want to get away from it all, away from the hustle and bustle of the city? We’ve got just what you need! For a day or a weekend, discover the beautiful bucolic escapes just a stone’s throw from Paris. Flower-filled gardens, charming villages, secret passageways… The most beautiful escapades are here.
Just 2 hours by train from Paris, Saint-Étienne de Bourges cathedral is one of France's most unusual religious monuments. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, its atypical architecture and exceptional stat...
2h20 from Paris by train, this charming village is home to one of France's most remarkable Romanesque monuments. An architectural marvel, it is also the starting point for one of the pilgrim routes to Santiago de Compos...
For those in search of a nostalgic yet exotic experience, the Train à Vapeur des Cévennes is the perfect way to get away from it all in the south of France. This tourist line links Anduze to Saint-Jean-du-Gard over some...
Vernon's Collegiate Church, Notre-Dame, is one of Normandy's most majestic religious edifices, yet is little-known to the public and within easy reach of Paris. Perched on the banks of the Seine, in a town that was once...
In Meaux, the silhouette of Saint-Étienne Cathedral has dominated the town for centuries. Visible from afar, it is a natural part of the urban landscape and a reminder of Meaux's long history as an important religious c...
Some forty kilometers west of Paris, Mantes-la-Jolie is home to one of the most impressive religious buildings in the Île-de-France region. Dominating the banks of the Seine, the collegiate church of Notre-Dame de Mante...
When winter arrives, the call of the mountains is felt even by those who only have a few days to spare. From Paris, resorts can be reached in less than four hours, turning a simple weekend into a breath of fresh air. Fr...
Just 3 hours by train from Paris, Sénanque Abbey lies in an unassuming valley, surrounded by hills and fields. Founded in 1148 by Cistercian monks from Mazan, this abbey remains one of the most striking examples of medi...
One of the most beautiful villages in France, this medieval village in an exceptional setting is one of the escape the hustle and bustle of Paris. We're off to Auvergne and Polignac for today's walk. With its thousand-...
This winter sees the (re)launch of another option for skiing from Paris. After several years without a similar service, the Travelski Night Express train has been relaunched for the 2025-2026 season. An initiative of th...