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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.

10 free outings and activities in Paris in February 2024

Wondering what to do in Paris during the few days of the February 2024 vacations? To recharge your batteries before the imminent arrival of spring, we've selected 10 100% free visits to make the most of February, whether the weather's fine or not.

Le Grand Chemin: a green walkway between Paris, Les Lilas, Bagnolet and Montreuil

The Promenade des hauteurs changes its name to the Grand Chemin. Work has just begun on this 55-kilometre green loop project, designed to green eastern Paris between Paris, Montreuil, Bagnolet, Les Lilas, Fontenay-sous-Bois and Rosny-sous-Bois.

Watch the stag bellow in the heart of nature, in the Espace Rambouillet forest park.

In the heart of the Rambouillet forest in the Yvelines, come and enjoy an exceptional animal spectacle this autumn: the stag's courtship display, at sunrise or sunset, before a gourmet meal.

Les Belles de Dampierre, the exhibition and parade of carriages and cars at the Château de Dampierre

Dive into the past during the event "Les Belles de Dampierre" at the Domaine du Château de Dampierre this Sunday, June 11, 2023. This unusual event highlights the forgotten art of bodywork, horse-drawn and automotive, to be discovered during one day.

Parc de la Folie Saint-James in Neuilly-sur-Seine: the unusual park, a jewel of French landscape art

We introduce you to the Parc de la Folie Saint-James in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a French landscaped masterpiece from the XVIIIᵉ century that's well worth a stroll. This picturesque park offers you a plunge into history and the beauty of nature.

The Maincourt Trail, a Natural Oasis in the Chevreuse Valley to discover

The Vallée de Chevreuse is home to a natural gem, the Sentier de Maincourt, a stone's throw from the Château de Dampierre. Accessible all year long by families, even with strollers and people with reduced mobility, this jewel offers a beautiful nature walk between fauna and flora, only 40 minutes from Paris.

The Incredible Gardens of Seine et Marne

The Seine et Marne has decided to highlight its Incredible Gardens through cultural and artistic events that are worth the detour, from April 1 to October 15, 2023. What if we went to (re)discover them?

A ride with a donkey in the Vexin nature park, a guaranteed change of scenery just 40 minutes from Paris!

Want to get away from it all without going too far? Head for Terres de Seine, the perfect haven for a mini-retreat in the heart of nature, less than 40 minutes from Paris. Here you can take a donkey ride through the magnificent landscapes of the Vexin nature park. An unusual adventure for the whole family or a group of friends!

The unusual walks of Fontânebleau, to discover the forest with donkeys

If you are looking for an original activity to do with or without children during the vacations, Fontânebleau organizes hikes on request, ranging from one hour to four hours in Achères-la-Forêt, where donkeys live peacefully.

The best hikes to enjoy a (real) change of scenery

Craving a true change of scenery even though in Paris? We offer you a selection of the most beautiful hikes departing from the French capital to breath a new air in a few hours only.

3 hikes to feel like on vacations, even in Paris

How about a beautiful hike for the summer vacations in Paris? With Helloways, we have selected some easily accessible hikes from the French capital to offer you a very nice chance of scenery. To feel like on holidays while staying in Paris!