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Top 23 most beautiful villages and walks near Paris, nuggets to discover

Escape around Paris with these 23 must-see getaways within 100 km of the capital.

Air'genteuil 2024: the free, magical kite festival in Argenteuil

This Sunday, June 23, 2024, watch hundreds of kites take to the skies over the Butte d'Orgemont in Argenteuil! A veritable festival of colors in the Val d'Oise sky!

Jardins Ouverts 2024 in the parks and gardens of Île-de-France, 200 gardens open to you

Jardins Ouverts en Île-de-France returns for its seventh edition, this summer 2024. From June 29 to August 25, Parisians can enjoy two months of cultural events and original outings, many of them free of charge, in their local parks and gardens.

A day in Meaux (77), the bucolic destination on the banks of the Marne River

Less than an hour's drive from Paris, discover the pretty historic town of Meaux, an ideal destination for a stroll around the Ile-de-France region.

Loc'Adventure: a canoe trip along the Grand Morin in Crécy-la-Chapelle (77)

In the Seine-et-Marne département, get your swimsuit, sun cream and paddles ready for a canoe trip (or rando-canoë, as you prefer) around Crécy-la-Chapelle.

Did you know? This Belvédère kiosk in the Yvelines is a remnant of the Universal Exhibition.

How about discovering the Kiosque du Belvédère de Châtillon, nestling in the Rosny-sur-Seine forest in the Yvelines department? We tell you all about its history and how to find it.

La Grande Aventure: two days on the banks of the Marne, on foot, by bike or by canoe-kayak

Cap sur la Marne is back, and invites you to discover the river during a Grande Aventure, to discover nature and heritage along the water. On a bike, on foot or directly in the water, it's up to you to choose your route on June 8 and 9, 2024!

Thé dansant weekend at the Moulin Jaune: an unusual leap back in time to the Impressionists

Discover the Moulin Jaune and its remarkable and fantastic garden, transformed on the occasion of the Thé Dansant weekend that transports us to the time of the Impressionists on May 8, 9, 11 and 12, 2024, a festive guinguette-style event awaits you in an enchanting setting.

A bucolic day in Rueil-Malmaison, discovering the town of Napoleon and Josephine

To the west of the capital, just half an hour away by public transport, the town of Rueil-Malmaison is a lovely place to spend a day: combining cultural sites and beautiful French gardens, it's a great way to get out of Paris and discover its rich surroundings.

Parc Lejars-Rouillon, for a bucolic stroll in Dourdan (91)

Just a few minutes' walk from Dourdan town center, nestles a pretty tree-lined square. With its tall trees, playground and pretty flowerbeds, discover the Parc Lejars-Rouillon!

Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a Medieval Treasure in Ile-de-France

Available all year round, the Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a medieval jewel in the Ile-de-France region, invites you to immerse yourself in history.

Grez-sur-Loing: Discover this superb authentic medieval village in Seine-et-Marne along the river

Located in the Seine-et-Marne region of France, Grez-sur-Loing is an unmissable getaway to recharge your batteries and discover a pretty village frozen in time. This medieval village is brimming with charm and history. Stroll, hike or canoe along the water's edge, it's a place well worth the detour.

L'Isle-Adam: the green nugget in Ile-de-France, 25 km from Paris

L'Isle-Adam, one of France's most beautiful Detours and a source of inspiration for many a landscape painter, is a veritable green nugget to be discovered just a few kilometers from Paris. On the banks of the River Oise, with its seaside resort and beautiful monuments, this village in the Val d'Oise has plenty to tempt those in search of strolls and discoveries.

Rueil-Malmaison's superb Parc des Impressionnistes, inspired by Monet

The Parc des Impressionnistes in Rueil-Malmaison, located on the banks of the Seine opposite the Ile des Impressionnistes, is a sublime 1.2-hectare park that honors the color palettes of the Impressionists. Water, plants and flowers in abundance recall Claude Monet's garden at Giverny.

Parc de l'Amitié, the superb Japanese park in Hauts-de-Seine

Looking for an original park and garden just outside Paris? Head for Rueil-Malmaison in the 92 region to discover the Parc de l'Amitié, an astonishing park full of treasures, including a Japanese garden with its emblematic red bridge and flourishing vegetation.

A trip to the Pays de Fontainebleau, for unspoilt nature and heritage just 1 hour from Paris

In the Pays de Fontainebleau, spring and summer are magical seasons, offering a multitude of experiences and places to explore just 1 hour from Paris.

International Forest Day 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: free walks and events

Activities and forest walks await us on International Forest Day 2024! In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, conferences, workshops and, of course, walks are being organized to raise public awareness of the sustainable management of this ecosystem, from March 16 to 24, 2024.

Le sentier de l'érosion, an accessible walk in Fontainebleau, discovering the Apremont gorges

Among the beautiful walks and hikes to be enjoyed in Fontainebleau, don't miss the Sentier de l'érosion loop. Less than 2 kilometers long, this family-friendly walk takes you through the Apremont gorges, between forest and beautiful rocks sculpted by nature.

GR 1: the long-distance footpath that circles the Île-de-France region

Île-de-France is far from being one of France's largest regions, but you'd have to travel more than 600 kilometers to get around it. In any case, that's what the GR 1, the long-distance hiking trail that takes you around the region... on foot!

From one forest to another, a cultural and gourmet hike in Yvelines

Discover the treasures of the Yvelines forests on a cultural and gourmet hike on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Between Chambourcy, Marly-le-Roi and Saint-Germain-en-Laye, enjoy a ten-kilometer nature walk.