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The Impressionist Train, a special weekend train to Auvers-sur-Oise

If you're an artist or a lover of Impressionism, take a weekend trip to Auvers-sur-Oise, a small town in the Ile-de-France region that Cézanne and Van Gogh loved. The SNCF has set up a special train to take you there, less than an hour from the capital!

Woofest 2024, an obstacle course with your dog, just a few kilometers from Paris

Woofest, formerly Woof Run, is back on September 14 and 15, 2024, a few kilometers from the capital, in Chaumont-en-Vexin, in the Oise region. The only race in the area where you can have fun with your dog in an obstacle course, canicross or walk!

Hauts-de-Seine: 10 unusual nature walks to get away from it all around Paris in the 92 department

Want to enjoy beautiful walks just a few kilometers from Paris? Here are 10 nature walks to discover in the Hauts-de-Seine, to get away from the capital.

A stroll through the Butte-aux-Cailles district of Paris

Today, we're taking you to the 13th arrondissement to discover the charming little neighborhood of Butte-aux-Cailles.

Parc de Choisy: the green lung of Paris's 13th arrondissement and its assets

Located in the bustling 13th arrondissement of Paris, Parc de Choisy, also known as Square de Choisy, offers residents and visitors a haven of peace and greenery in the heart of Chinatown. Opened in 1937 on the site of a former gasworks, this classically inspired garden extends over 4.3 hectares and is a central feature of the neighborhood's community and cultural life. A lively sports spot, discover its assets.

Châtenay-Malabry (92): the city of green treasures, from the Arboretum to the Chateaubriand house

Embark on a day in the open air with your Navigo pass as your only passport: everyone gets off at the Robinson terminus, for a beautiful stroll to discover Châtenay-Malabry and its magnificent gardens.

Grez-sur-Loing: Discover this superb authentic medieval village in Seine-et-Marne along the river

Located in the Seine-et-Marne region of France, Grez-sur-Loing is an unmissable getaway to recharge your batteries and discover a pretty village frozen in time. This medieval village is brimming with charm and history. Stroll, hike or canoe along the water's edge, it's a place well worth the detour.

Bourron-Marlotte in Seine-et-Marne: discover the artistic nugget and historical gem of a village

Bourron-Marlotte, a charming village in Seine-et-Marne, reveals its rich artistic and architectural past. Between cobbled streets and sandstone walls, embark on a singular exploration of nature, history and culture.

Top 23 most beautiful villages and walks near Paris, our favorites

Escape around Paris with these 23 must-see getaways within 100 km of the capital.

L'Isle-Adam: the green nugget in Ile-de-France, 25 km from Paris

L'Isle-Adam, one of France's most beautiful Detours and a source of inspiration for many a landscape painter, is a veritable green nugget to be discovered just a few kilometers from Paris. On the banks of the River Oise, with its seaside resort and beautiful monuments, this village in the Val d'Oise has plenty to tempt those in search of strolls and discoveries.

Rueil-Malmaison's superb Parc des Impressionnistes, inspired by Monet

The Parc des Impressionnistes in Rueil-Malmaison, located on the banks of the Seine opposite the Ile des Impressionnistes, is a sublime 1.2-hectare park that honors the color palettes of the Impressionists. Water, plants and flowers in abundance recall Claude Monet's garden at Giverny.

Parc de l'Amitié, the superb Japanese park in Hauts-de-Seine

Looking for an original park and garden just outside Paris? Head for Rueil-Malmaison in the 92 region to discover the Parc de l'Amitié, an astonishing park full of treasures, including a Japanese garden with its emblematic red bridge and flourishing vegetation.

The Albert Kahn Museum's superb Japanese garden and other gardens that take us on a journey

The Musée Albert Kahn, which has just reopened its doors, unveils sublime gardens that are a must-see. Conceived as a scenic garden, this 4-hectare space features a magnificent Japanese garden and village, an English garden, a French garden and forests and meadows. A complete change of scenery.

Domaine du Château de Dampierre en Yvelines open and free to under-18s

Domaine du Château de Dampierre-en-Yvelines is now open all year round. There will be no more winter closures. A host of new features await you, including some great events, the opening of guided tours of the château and free admission for under-18s.

A trip to the Pays de Fontainebleau, for unspoilt nature and heritage just 1 hour from Paris

In the Pays de Fontainebleau, spring and summer are magical seasons, offering a multitude of experiences and places to explore just 1 hour from Paris.

Jardins, Jardin 2024: a CHANEL garden in the grounds of Villa Windsor, Paris

Chanel will plant an ephemeral garden in the verdant setting of the 19th edition of Jardins, Jardin, for the first time, in the heart of the Villa Windsor park. From May 30 to June 2, 2024, head to the Bois de Boulogne for an upgraded olfactory experience among the irises in bloom!

The Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise, the Impressionist treasure and its program

Discover the Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise and its sublime English gardens. Throughout the year, exhibitions and events focusing on Impressionism await you.

Discover the islands of Paris and Ile-de-France where you can stroll along the Seine River

With the Seine River flowing through it, the Île-de-France region has its fair share of pretty little islands. Whether pedestrian, inhabited, accessible by bike or kayak, discover these unusual islets that make for charming strolls along the Seine.

The Saint-Mandé lake, a bucolic interlude in the Bois de Vincennes

Located - as its name suggests - in the town of Saint-Mandé, the eponymous lake is a natural pond where you can enjoy a pleasant stroll. On a trip to the Bois de Vincennes, it's a great spot for cycling, walking...

Easter vacations 2024: activities and costumed tours at Vaux-le-Vicomte castle (77)

During these Easter vacations 2024, take advantage of the many activities organized by the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, from April 6 to 21, 2024. On the program for this spring break? Costumed tours, workshops and a treasure hunt!