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A day in Montigny-sur-Loing, the bucolic village on the banks of the Loing (77)

If Moret-sur-Loing is a well-known town, Montigny-sur-Loing is just a few kilometers away, along the Loing river. A small village on the banks of the Loing, it has retained its charm of yesteryear: set off to discover this verdant little village.
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The most beautiful washhouses in the Vallée de Chevreuse, taken over by artists - Folies Lavoirs

We're off to the most beautiful villages in the Vallée de Chevreuse to discover old washhouses revisited by 35 artists until September 17, 2023 (Heritage Days, when numerous events await you). "Folies Lavoirs" is a unique artistic event that takes us on 4 tours of 27 towns in the Yvelines and Essonne regions. We tried out one of the unusual tours.
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Did you know? Discover France's oldest cedar of Lebanon in Paris and its unusual history.

In the heart of Paris, the Jardin des Plantes is home to a historical curiosity: the oldest cedar of Lebanon in France. Planted in 1734, its history is a mixture of botany, legend and an incredible journey. Let's take a green walk through Buffon's labyrinth to discover this remarkable 300-year-old tree.
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Explore the Belleville vineyard, the capital's thousand-year-old vines

On the 20th arrondissement side, in the Parc de Belleville, you'll find vines that are harvested every year in September or October. Open to visitors from time to time, it's a great opportunity to discover these magnificent vines, unique in the 20th arrondissement!
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French Flower Day: bouquet hunt and free events in the Paris region

To celebrate French, local and seasonal flowers, on September 17, 2023 we're inviting you to take part in a series of events and bouquet hunts across the country, with local horticulturists and florists.
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La Grande Rando, a free cultural walk in the hills above Seine-Saint-Denis

Do you like walking? Great, let's set off for 13 kilometers on September 24, 2023, taking on the heights of Montreuil, Noisy-le-Sec and Les Lilas, to discover a host of exciting cultural sites.
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Parc de la Poudrerie, a listed green nugget in Sevran (93)

Fifteen kilometers from the Bassin de la Villette, along the Canal de l'Ourcq, lies a lovely 137-hectare forest park in the Seine-Saint-Denis municipalities of Livry-Gargan, Villepinte, Sevran and Vaujours. Combining remnants of the area's industrial past with immense tree-lined avenues, it's one of the green spaces not to be missed for a bike ride, family outing or jogging session... in the 93.
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Discover the Axe Majeur in Cergy (95), for a beautiful stroll less than an hour from Paris

You may know Cergy as one of the termini of the RER A, which many people in the Paris region use on a daily basis. In any case, one thing is almost certain: you've already seen or heard of the famous "axe majeur", the huge red bridge that crosses the river Oise, so characteristic of the Val-d'Oise town.
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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.
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Le Gué, the unusual installation that lets you walk on water at the Domaine de Sceaux

What if we walked on water? Le Gué is the name of this ephemeral installation on the Grand Canal of the Domaine de Sceaux, inviting us to a new and unusual immersive experience, to be discovered from June 3 to September 17, 2023.
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Vétheuil, discover the picturesque village on the banks of the Seine and cradle of Monet's art

What if we went to discover Vétheuil, one of the most beautiful villages in France, the inspiration of the artist Claude Monet? Located in the regional natural park of the French Vexin, this place is a real treasure to be discovered, during a stroll with multiple discoveries along the Seine.
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Parc de la Folie Saint-James in Neuilly-sur-Seine: the unusual park, a jewel of French landscape art

We introduce you to the Parc de la Folie Saint-James in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a French landscaped masterpiece from the XVIIIᵉ century that's well worth a stroll. This picturesque park offers you a plunge into history and the beauty of nature.
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The Maincourt Trail, a Natural Oasis in the Chevreuse Valley to discover

The Vallée de Chevreuse is home to a natural gem, the Sentier de Maincourt, a stone's throw from the Château de Dampierre. Accessible all year long by families, even with strollers and people with reduced mobility, this jewel offers a beautiful nature walk between fauna and flora, only 40 minutes from Paris.
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Domaine National de Port-Royal des Champs: A Historical and Cultural Journey in Yvelines

We're off to discover the Domaine National de Port-Royal des Champs in Magny-les-Hameaux, Yvelines, open all year round. This historic and cultural site, which bears witness to the history of Jansenism, offers a unique visiting experience and a wonderful discovery walk.
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Visiting Paris with your family: six free game trails for fun walks with children

Visiting Paris is good, but with animations or devices to entertain the children, it is even better! The Paris Mômes team is now offering six new game trails to discover the capital's emblematic neighborhoods with your family!
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FlashInvaders, the free application for a street art hunt in Paris

Walks in Paris are cool, but in the end, it's a bit the same all the time: you walk from a point A to a point B, you stop in a square for a snack, you take some pictures and then you go back home. So, here is an application to make all (yes, yes) your walks in Paris a playful moment, by going on an artistic treasure hunt but above all, playful.
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The Grande Marche, a free and cultural walk on the banks of the Marne

Discover the banks of the Marne, from Champigny-sur-Marne to Rosny-sous-Bois, during a free cultural and family hike, on June 4, 2023. An opportunity to admire an exceptional heritage along the way!
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Stroll on the Petite Ceinture of the 19th district: the aerial crossing, from Rosa Parks to the Canal de l'Ourcq

We leave on the tracks of the Petite Ceinture of the 19th district of Paris, between nature, city and canal! This little stroll in two parts goes from Rosa Parks to Ourcq districts and proposes some places where to spend a good time.
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A Parisian stroll in the footsteps of Amélie Poulain: the film's locations

If you're looking for a cinephile's stroll through Paris, you can follow in the footsteps of Amélie Poulain! Jean-Pierre Jeunet's cult film showcases the capital as it has rarely been, in locations you can now explore.
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The Randopolitain, 100 hikes to discover Ile-de-France before the 2024 Olympic Games

Want to discover the Ile-de-France in a different way? From March to July 2023, the Randopolitain proposes to explore the region during 100 hikes labeled "cultural Olympics", until the Olympic Games of 2024.