Lieu insolite à visiter guide - activities

Unusual in Île-de-France: the troglodyte church of the Annunciation built into the side of a cliff

Did you know that? In the Val d'Oise, the church of the Annunciation of Haute-Isle is the only troglodyte church in the whole region. Directly dug in a chalk cliff and classified as a historical monument, it is an unusual nugget to discover.

Maison de Chateaubriand: an incursion in the heart of literary and architectural romanticism

At the end of RER B, heading to Robinson, stand the Maison de Chateaubriand in the Domaine de la Vallée-aux-Loups. Discover this elegant house that was used by the writer and his wide for many years.

Le Vieux-Pays de Goussainville: an unusual stroll through a "ghost village" in the Île-de-France region

If you're looking for an unusual outing in the Paris region, you've come to the Val-d'Oise. It's here, just a few kilometers from the end of the Roissy airport runways, that you'll find the Vieux-Pays de Goussainville. Visit this atypical old village, described as "ghostly", and virtually abandoned by many of its inhabitants for several decades.

Royaumont Abbey – Île-de-France heritage gem

Calling all wanderers looking for beautiful and historic places, come along and discover Royaumont Abbey, a genuine heritage gem in Île-de-France.

Unusual in Île-de-France: the Desert de Retz, a garden worth the detour

Among Île-de-France's most unusual spots is the Desert de Retz, in the Yvelines department. This Anglo-Chinese garden is one of the few to have been preserved in its original state. We tell you more about this original spot in the region!