Where to recharge your batteries guide

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.

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.

Discover Chevreuse: the Little Venice of the Yvelines and its lovely Petits Ponts walk

Just 40 minutes from Paris, Chevreuse, nicknamed the Little Venice of the Yvelines, offers a splendid stroll across its small bridges. This verdant setting, accessible by RER train, offers an unsuspectedly charming escape. We invite you to embark on a nature adventure between canals and picturesque paths!

Parisian tip: boating in the Bois de Vincennes or the Bois de Boulogne

Looking for an original way out? Why not go boating in Paris! In the Bois de Vincennes and in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, it's possible to rent a boat to enjoy a good time in a beautiful green setting.

Stroll in Ile-de-France: from Paris, go vegetable picking by bicycle

Looking for adventure? The cycle route along the Canal de l'Ourcq is the perfect way to escape Paris by bike. On the program: a forest park, and, for those who want to continue, the possibility of picking fruit and vegetables in Seine-et-Marne. On your marks, get set, pedal!

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.

Les Étangs de Corot, the Ville-d'Avray hotel, restaurant and spa

Les Étangs de Corot is a 4-star hotel located in Ville-d'Avray in the Hauts-de-Seine department. To recharge your batteries and relax, come and discover this new Relais & Châteaux in its bucolic setting, which also boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, spa and café.

La Maison des Marronniers an idyllic and gourmet yoga retreat within easy reach of

Imagine a holistic place where you can take yoga retreats and disconnect without leaving the Paris region? La Maison des Marronniers is just such a haven, within easy navigational reach, where well-being and indulgence reign supreme. We take you on a tour of this unusual spot in Essonne.

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.

La Maison Fournaise, the restaurant on the Ile des Impressionnistes in Chatou

La Maison Fournaise, the guinguette that inspired Renoir's "Déjeuner des canotiers", is reborn with a new decor, a new chef and a new menu. We're off to enjoy a bucolic break by the water.