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:
Ile Charentonneau, a natural area on the outskirts of Paris where you can feel alone in the world.
Along the Marne River in Maisons-Alfort (94), Ile Charentonneau is an island territory in the Val-de-Marne department where you can stroll at your leisure for a change of scenery at the gateway to Paris. [Read more]
A bucolic stroll in the Parc de l'Île Saint-Germain, the green lung of Issy-les-Moulineaux
Just one RER station from Paris, the Parc de l'Île Saint-Germain is one of those green spaces that make you feel like you've spent the day in the countryside. Discover this park on the water and its famous Tour aux figures! [Read more]
Ile de Puteaux and its verdant park
We're heading for Puteaux, located on the banks of the Seine at the gateway to Paris in the Hauts-de-Seine department, to visit Parc Lebaudy and its magnificent rose garden, freely accessible to all. It's a true marvel, bringing together almost 1,600 rose bushes and 200 types of rose in a French-style landscape garden. [Read more]
Explore Île aux Barbiers and Île aux Berceaux on a picturesque walk in Samois-sur-Seine
The small village of Samois-sur-Seine, in the Seine-et-Marne region of France, boasts two pretty islands: the perfect opportunity for a lovely stroll this weekend! [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]
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From September 4, 2023 to December 31, 2028
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