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This Renaissance-era château and its mysteries are open to visitors near the Thoiry Zoo in the Yvelines.

Renowned for its vast wildlife park, the Thoiry estate also houses a Renaissance castle that is listed as a Historic Monument. Still inhabited by the same family for 13 generations, this little-known edifice is open on sunny days and reveals splendid salons and a wealth of archives.

Pavillon Henri IV: the gourmet, panoramic restaurant in the heart of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

Built in the 16th century atop the ruins of the Château-Neuf, the Pavillon Henri IV is a legendary hotel-restaurant tucked away in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. An exceptional address on the doorstep of Paris, it hides a royal history and generous, gastronomic cuisine, with an incredible view over the Seine Valley.

Val d’Europe: the must-visit shopping and leisure hotspot east of Paris

Just five minutes from the new Disney Adventure World theme park, the Val d’Europe shopping center proves to be a reliable bet for a full day of shopping, entertainment, and family outings. Boasting 190 shops and restaurants, its brand-new 13,000-square-meter indoor experience hub, Imagi Park, and the Sea Life Paris aquarium, the venue checks all the boxes. All of this is less than an hour from Paris!

This all-you-can-eat brunch is a real Green Break in the Yvelines, with its large terrace.

The all-you-can-eat brunch at La Parenthèse Verte, tucked away in a verdant park in Louveciennes, Yvelines, is evolving with an expanded terrace, redesigned décor, and an enlarged menu. We headed back to rediscover this transportive spot just a few kilometers from Paris.

Maison Avoise, the Michelin-starred restaurant to discover in Issy-les-Moulineaux

This is the gem to discover. Maison Avoise is the gastronomic restaurant with a relaxed vibe and top-tier cuisine imagined by Alexis Voisenet and his team near Issy-les-Moulineaux. This starred address offers a culinary experience that awakens the senses, with excellent value for money.

Ruche: the Michelin-starred, nature-inspired gourmet restaurant at Domaine Les Bruyères in Yvelines

The Yvelines offer themselves a prestige setting with the consecration of a truly committed dining room. Nestled beside its kitchen garden, Ruche, a newly starred address, invites gourmets to a total immersion in haute gastronomy governed by the rhythm of nature. An exceptional eco-friendly restaurant, perfect for a getaway on the outskirts of the capital and for savoring meticulously crafted plates from seed to fork.

In Seine-et-Marne, charming cottages for a romantic, relaxing getaway.

In Seine-et-Marne, the Domaine de Bellevue offers cottages for a charming, idyllic getaway. Located near Disneyland Paris, the property also features a spa and a restaurant open to non-residents.