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 over 2? hours by train from Paris lies a jewel of neo-Gothic architecture. Set amidst fields and surrounded by water, the Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers has stood proudly since the 13th century (and was rebuilt i...
There's a lot going on just 1 hour from the capital. You can find some truly sublime places, such as a , a or a . This time, we take you to Le Vésinet. A charming town bathed in nature, just 19 minutes from Paris by R...
If the incessant hustle and bustle of the capital, coupled with the heat, is making you long for an escape, we've got just the thing to soothe your wounds. Just 40 kilometers north-west of Paris lies a small village st...
5,500 square meters of castle, 17 hectares of gardens and an incredible flower-filled facade: this is the idyllic setting of the Château de Castel Novel. Just a few hours by train from the capital, this jewel combines h...
Just 32 minutes from Gare de Lyon, a refreshingly bucolic getaway is just around the corner at Bois-le-Roi. At the heart of this leisure island, two lakes in an exceptional setting stretch right through the . Here, a r...
This summer, plunge into the heart of a dream. The Moulin Jaune will propel you into a world worthy of Alice in Wonderland. With its marvellous backdrops and atypical landscapes, you'd almost think this garden came st...
Chambord, Amboise and Blois are among the most famous châteaux of the Loire Valley. The magnificent Château de Chenonceau is no exception. For its history, architecture and sheer beauty, it's simply a must-see if you're...
You're bound to be familiar with Perrault's fairy tales: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood have filled the dreams of children throughout the ages... Even to the point of being adapted for the big sc...
Just 2h30 from Paris by train, you'll find one of France's most unusual and spectacular sites, the Palais Idéal. Its creator, Ferdinand Cheval, was a simple rural letter carrier in the 19th century. Inspired by nature,...
Gustave Caillebotte was a talented Impressionist painter who left his mark on our time. We owe him some exceptional paintings, which today are exhibited mainly at the . But what few people know is that the artist had a...