Heritage ile de france

Maisons des Illustres in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: where to find them, what they represent...

There are 37 Maisons des Illustres in Paris and the Île-de-France region, celebrating personalities who have left a lasting mark on the world of culture or science. Discover their history, and where to find them in the Paris region.

In Chessy, a surprising walk in the Dhuys sculpture garden

Looking for nature and art? Head off to an undiscovered spot some forty kilometers from Paris, to discover original sculptures scattered across the landscape.

30 unusual or little-known places to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region this summer 2025

Why not take the opportunity this summer to discover the treasures of the Île-de-France region? Paris may be one of the world's most beautiful cities, but the surrounding region also boasts a rich heritage and a host of unusual nuggets! Here's a roundup of original spots in the Paris region!

Arboretum de la Vallée-aux-Loups: a sublime free park of remarkable trees

You don't have to go to the farthest reaches of the Île-de-France to find majestic nature. Just fifteen kilometers from Paris, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, the Arboretum of the Domaine départemental de la Vallée-aux-Loups is a delight for lovers of gardens and plant species.

The Musée de la Toile de Jouy, a journey into the world of cotton printing

The Musée de la Toile de Jouy, dedicated to the emblematic fabric printed with floral motifs and characters, is nestled in the Château de l'Églantine in Jouy-en-Josas (78). In addition to its historic collection, the museum regularly exhibits contemporary artists and organizes creative workshops!

The Cyclop of Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle, welcomes you for its new cultural season!

Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle's Cyclop reveals its secrets in the heart of the Milly-la-Forêt forest in Essonne. This extraordinary, monumental sculpture can be discovered or rediscovered, spruced up with an original and varied artistic program.

Île Fanac in Joinville-le-Pont: green walks, canoeing, rowing and a gourmet barge

In Joinville-le-Pont, enjoy a quiet interlude on Île Fanac, discovering the elegant houses with pontoons. On the program: a stroll in a beautiful green setting, canoeing and rowing on the Marne and other nuggets to discover.

A bucolic walk on the Impressionist Island in Chatou

A few stations away from Paris, by taking the RER A, make a stopover in the footsteps of the Impressionists in Chatou, for a pleasant stroll along the water.

In Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, a funny escape in the house-museum of Raymond Devos

Looking for a break from routine? Take a leap into the funny, poetic world of Raymond Devos, by visiting his house in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, near Paris.

Maison de Chateaubriand: a journey to the heart of literary and architectural Romanticism

At the end of the RER B in the direction of Robinson, you'll find the Maison de Chateaubriand, in the Domaine de la Vallée-aux-Loups. Discover this elegant residence, which was home to the writer and his wife for many years.

Royaumont Abbey, an Île-de-France heritage treasure

If you're a wanderer in search of beautiful historic sites, we'd like to take you on a tour of the Abbaye de Royaumont, a veritable jewel of Île-de-France heritage.