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.
While a trip to Portugal often brings to mind Lisbon or Porto, a lesser-known city in the country deserves just as much attention. Quieter, smaller, and crisscrossed by several canals, Aveiro offers a com...
WhileGiverny iswell known for its rural setting,just a 10-minute driveaway liesa charming, little-known village: Vernon. A lovely village that is home to a curiosity unique in France, dating back to the 1...
About an hour from Paris by train, Montargis offers a welcome change of scenery. This town in the Loiret department is nicknamed the “Venice of the Gâtinais” thanks to its canals, bridges, and small isla...
About an hour’s drive from Paris, the castle of Blandy-les-Tours will host the 2026 edition of Lumières de Blandy. The program for this show, performed every weekend, features monumental projections, ligh...
There’s no need to travel thousands of kilometers to discover charming villages where time seems to have stood still. France is brimming with picturesque little gems, true architectural and cultural treas...
Considered one of the most beautiful hikes in France, if not all of Europe, the GR 98-51 is a must-see for all lovers of hiking and stunning scenery. This trek through the Calanques connects Marseille to...
For some, July means vacation! For others, it’s a matter of biding their time. If you’re part of the latter group, we’ve found a magnificent destination that will almost make you forget you’re not on vaca...
As you know, every year, the “France’s Favorite Village” contest highlights the hidden gems of our heritage. These are well-preserved medieval villages—places often brimming with charm and history— that a...
Summer is finally here, and with it comes the desire to get away and discover exceptional landscapes. After exploring this bucolic village nestled on the water—nicknamed “Little Venice of the North” and ra...
Just over an hour from Paris by train, this town in the Eure-et-Loir department has everything you need for a simple, charming getaway—perfect for slowing down the pace. With its canals, small footbridges...