It's said that in the Middle Ages, today's Paris region (which, according to France 3, is now part of southern Picardy) was called "Isle de France", because of the many rivers that flowed through it. Officially christened the "Île-de-France region" in 1976, when the regional administrative entity was created, the Paris area is far from being an island or a coastal region!
And yet, as you walk along the banks of the Seine, you'd almost think that the region's name came from the dozens of small, medium-sized and large islands that dot its shores, each with its own unique identity. TheÎle de la Cité and theÎle Saint-Louis - the two famous Parisian islands - are no longer so well known, but their suburban cousins are less well known, with the bucolic Île Fanac in Joinville-le-Pont (94), theÎle Saint-Denis (93) and its much more urban landscapes, theÎle de la Jatte, which inspired some of the great artists of the Belle Epoque... Green and picturesque, these islands are ideal for walking, cycling and even kayaking, and most of them are accessible with a Navigo pass. Here's our selection of the most beautiful, original and bucolic islands along the Seine, in Paris and the Ile-de-France region!
Our selection of islands to discover in Paris and the Ile-de-France region:
A day in the open air in Issy: walk on the islands and visit of the Tour aux Figures
Looking for a free family outing? We have just what you need. Go to the West of Paris, towards the Issy Val de Seine train station for a few kilometers walk between the islands of the city, the time to see the last colors of autumn. [Read more]
La Roseraie du Parc Lebaudy on the Ile de Puteaux
We're off to Puteaux, on the banks of the Seine just outside Paris in the Hauts-de-Seine department, to discover the Parc Lebaudy and its sublime rose garden, free and open to all. A real beauty, it features almost 1,600 rose bushes and 200 varieties of roses in a French-style landscaped garden. [Read more]
Samois-sur-Seine, the charming Village de Caractère on the banks of the Seine and its heritage
Explore Samois-sur-Seine, one of the most beautiful villages in Seine-et-Marne, nestled in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest. Discover its heritage and cultural treasures, just an hour from Paris, on the banks of the Seine. [Read more]
Ile de la Jatte: a bucolic stroll along the water's edge in the Hauts-de-Seine department
Situated between Neuilly-sur-Seine and Levallois-Perret, the Ile de la Jatte is an ideal spot for bucolic strolls along the water's edge. Let's take a closer look at this Ile de la Jatte, nearly 2 km long and a source of inspiration for many Impressionist painters. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 4th, 2023 to December 31th, 2027
