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.
Accessible by train from Paris, Coulon—the “capital of the Green Venice”— is a wonderful idea for a weekend getaway. Nestled in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, this “Small Town of Character” is best ex...
In Sevran, the Poudrerie Park covers 137 hectares on the site where gunpowder and explosives were once manufactured. From Paris, you can reach it via the RER B line, or by bike along the Ourcq Canal from...
Emerald-tinged waters, the Canal des Tanneurs—a testament to the town’s leather-making history—a splendid collegiate church, and the birthplace of Louis Pasteur… This town, nicknamed the “Little Venice of the Jura,” is...
Just an hour from Gare du Nord, Amiens hides 300 hectares of gardens crisscrossed by canals behind its historic center. Once on the water, you glide past vegetable gardens, orchards, and small huts, in a...
Situated on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien charms visitors with its historic center, its stone houses that seem almost to rest on the water, and its peaceful atmosphere. Far from the coas...
When we think of the most beautiful natural spots around Paris, we rarely picture a former quarry. Yet that is the story of Grand-Voyeux, in Seine-et-Marne. Just an hour from the capital, this 241-hectare...
Nestled among several branches of the Sorgue River, this small Provençal town is often nicknamed the “Venice of Provence.” A nickname that makes perfect sense when you stroll along its canals, past the w...
In the heart of this château in Seine-et-Marne, you might come face-to-face with a château entirely covered in mirrors. The effect is quite stunning: the facades reflect the trees, the sky, and the ponds,...
It’s summer, and you might be in the mood to explore a bit of the country. That’s perfect, because we’ve found one of the most beautiful beaches in France for you. Located in Brittany, in the heart of the...
No doubt about it—it’s definitely summer! Like quite a few lucky people, you might already be on vacation, lounging on the beach. But if you’re one of those who haven’t had that chance yet, we’ve found a g...