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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 free Arbor&Sens walking trail in the Fontainebleau forest, the Franchard Arboretum

Arbor&Sens is the name of this free, easy-to-use walking trail in the Fontainebleau forest, near the Château. Free, accessible to all and educational, this walk takes us on a discovery of tree species, their origins and their uses.

Free rooftop, the Philharmonie's Belvedere reopens with an exceptional view

Fancy a free rooftop? Head for the roof of the Philharmonie de Paris, overlooking the Parc de la Villette, which is once again open to us from April to October. This is your chance to enjoy a 360° view without paying a penny.

International Forest Day 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: free walks and events

Activities and forest walks await us on International Forest Day 2024! In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, conferences, workshops and, of course, walks are being organized to raise public awareness of the sustainable management of this ecosystem, from March 16 to 24, 2024.

Fête des Parcs et Jardins à Barbizon 2024

Barbizon is once again hosting its Fête des Parcs & Jardins on Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5, 2024. A great opportunity to stroll through one of Seine et Marne's most beautiful villages, discovering plants and biodiversity.

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 sentier de l'érosion, an accessible walk in Fontainebleau, discovering the Apremont gorges

Among the beautiful walks and hikes to be enjoyed in Fontainebleau, don't miss the Sentier de l'érosion loop. Less than 2 kilometers long, this family-friendly walk takes you through the Apremont gorges, between forest and beautiful rocks sculpted by nature.

Tip: the 10-hectare Hangar Y park in Meudon becomes free every Wednesday

Normally, it costs 3 euros to visit the large park surrounding Hangar Y, in Meudon. But from January 10, 2024, you'll be able to visit it for free, every Wednesday!

A stroll along the 12th arrondissement's Petite Ceinture: an air of countryside from Vincennes to Porte Dorée

From Vincennes to Porte Dorée, you can enjoy a moment out of time, listening to birdsong as if you were in the countryside, on the longest stretch of the Petite Ceinture!

A stroll through the Clos Montmartre vineyard, the oldest vines in Paris

Just a few minutes' walk from Sacré-Coeur, near the Lapin Agile cabaret, stands a vineyard on a rather steep slope below the Montmartre hill. This is the Clos de Montmartre, the vineyard of the eponymous district and, above all, a major witness to the district's winegrowing past.

A day in Montigny-sur-Loing, the bucolic village on the banks of the Loing (77)

If Moret-sur-Loing is a well-known town, Montigny-sur-Loing is just a few kilometers away, along the Loing river. A small village on the banks of the Loing, it has retained its charm of yesteryear: set off to discover this verdant little village.

The most beautiful washhouses in the Vallée de Chevreuse, taken over by artists - Folies Lavoirs

We're off to the most beautiful villages in the Vallée de Chevreuse to discover old washhouses revisited by 35 artists until September 17, 2023 (Heritage Days, when numerous events await you). "Folies Lavoirs" is a unique artistic event that takes us on 4 tours of 27 towns in the Yvelines and Essonne regions. We tried out one of the unusual tours.

Did you know? Discover France's oldest cedar of Lebanon in Paris and its unusual history.

In the heart of Paris, the Jardin des Plantes is home to a historical curiosity: the oldest cedar of Lebanon in France. Planted in 1734, its history is a mixture of botany, legend and an incredible journey. Let's take a green walk through Buffon's labyrinth to discover this remarkable 300-year-old tree.

Explore the Belleville vineyard, the capital's thousand-year-old vines

On the 20th arrondissement side, in the Parc de Belleville, you'll find vines that are harvested every year in September or October. Open to visitors from time to time, it's a great opportunity to discover these magnificent vines, unique in the 20th arrondissement!

La Grande Rando, a free cultural walk in the hills above Seine-Saint-Denis

Do you like walking? Great, let's set off for 13 kilometers on September 24, 2023, taking on the heights of Montreuil, Noisy-le-Sec and Les Lilas, to discover a host of exciting cultural sites.

Parc de la Poudrerie, a listed green nugget in Sevran (93)

Fifteen kilometers from the Bassin de la Villette, along the Canal de l'Ourcq, lies a lovely 137-hectare forest park in the Seine-Saint-Denis municipalities of Livry-Gargan, Villepinte, Sevran and Vaujours. Combining remnants of the area's industrial past with immense tree-lined avenues, it's one of the green spaces not to be missed for a bike ride, family outing or jogging session... in the 93.

Discover the Axe Majeur in Cergy (95), for a beautiful stroll less than an hour from Paris

You may know Cergy as one of the termini of the RER A, which many people in the Paris region use on a daily basis. In any case, one thing is almost certain: you've already seen or heard of the famous "axe majeur", the huge red bridge that crosses the river Oise, so characteristic of the Val-d'Oise town.

Samois-sur-Seine, the charming Village de Caractère on the banks of the Seine and its heritage

Explore Samois-sur-Seine, one of the most beautiful villages in Seine-et-Marne, nestled in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest. Discover its heritage and cultural treasures, just an hour from Paris, on the banks of the Seine.