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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.

France's oldest animal cemetery at Asnières-sur-Seine (92)

Did you know? France's oldest pet cemetery is just a metro ride from Paris. This is the dog cemetery in the town of Asnières-sur-Seine. Here lie some of history's most famous animals, as well as others, anonymous and beloved.

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.

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 fromagerie Ganot in Jouarre: visit one of the last houses to mature farmhouse brie.

Craving cheese? Discover a place that still has a taste of yesteryear. Fifty kilometers from Paris, the Ganot cheese dairy has been refining farmhouse brie since 1895! Welcome to one of the world's last remaining cheese maturing facilities.

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.

In Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, an unusual chapel on the water, open to all

Want to discover churches off the beaten track? Head for Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, in the Yvelines, to meet the boat "Je sers", a veritable chapel on the water since 1936...

The Fondation Arp in Clamart: an artist's home that has stood the test of time

Are you an art lover or just curious? In Clamart, it is possible to visit the former house-studio of Jean Arp and Sophie Taeuber. Discover an atypical place, born from the creative imagination of a couple of sculptors.

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.