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Rochefort en Yvelines, the pretty medieval village and its treasures to discover in the Chevreuse Valley

Rochefort-en-Yvelines, a charming medieval village in the south of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Nature Park, invites you to explore its rich history. If you're a lover of heritage and discovery walks, we invite you to join us in strolling the cobbled streets and discovering its feudal past.

Living Kitchen at Zoku Paris: restaurant and rooftop terrace

We're off to discover Living Kitchen, the trendy rooftop spot from Zoku Paris, offering a restaurant, bar and festive terrace in the 17th arrondissement.

Laho: the Parisian rooftop with a sublime view is back!

Laho, Paris's rooftop restaurant at Gare de Lyon, with its breathtaking 360-degree views, is back for sunny days this April 26, 2024. We're off to find this splendid spot just a stone's throw from Gare de Lyon, with its verdant setting, unique sunset and gourmet menu... all perched 60 meters high!

La Fantaisie, hotel, rooftop bar, restaurant, terrace and SPA

La Fantaisie, the jewel nestled in the heart of Paris's 9th arrondissement, hides some wonderful surprises. The fruit of a partnership between the Leitmotiv group and talented chef Dominique Crenn, the hotel invites you to immerse yourself in a relaxing gourmet experience on Rue Cadet. A verdant patio and flower-filled rooftop terrace are just some of the discoveries to be made.

10th Heaven, the ephemeral rooftop bar overlooking the Eiffel Tower

Fancy a tête-à-tête with the Eiffel Tower? Le 10ème Ciel, the Pullman Tour Eiffel's famous bar, is opening its doors to us from April 7 to 21, 2024, so you can admire the beautiful lady at night with cocktails, Italian tapas and DJ sets.

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.

The magnificent Japanese garden at Square Médéric in Colombes

Square Méréric, a pretty neighborhood park in Colombes, boasts a 3,800 m2 Japanese garden featuring bamboos, maples, pruned trees, azaleas and pagodas. It's the perfect place to get away from it all.

The Japanese garden at Château de Courances: a bucolic and exotic stroll in the Paris region

The Japanese garden at Château de Courances is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens around Paris, and particularly so in France. Located in the fabulous Courances estate in Essonne, this Anglo-Japanese garden delights us with its exotic landscapes.

The Albert Kahn Museum's superb Japanese garden and other gardens that take us on a journey

The Musée Albert Kahn, which has just reopened its doors, unveils sublime gardens that are a must-see. Conceived as a scenic garden, this 4-hectare space features a magnificent Japanese garden and village, an English garden, a French garden and forests and meadows. A complete change of scenery.

Works by Barbana Bojadzi, Yoan Capote and Carlos Cruz-Diez at Galleria Continua

Contemporary works by Barbana Bojadzi, Yoan Capote and Carlos Cruz-Diez are on show at Galleria Continua in Paris until May 28, 2024. An opportunity to plunge into the artistic worlds of these three artists, whose styles are different but oh so fascinating.

Unusual: we tested a hot-air balloon flight in Fontainebleau over the Ile-de-France region - promo

How about a breathtaking view over Fontainebleau? We're off to try out hot-air ballooning over the Île-de-France region, a magical experience we'd like to share with you.

Disneyland Paris: Avengers Campus, the area dedicated to Marvel superheroes, is full of new features

Disneyland Paris welcomes Marvel superheroes! Avengers Campus, a new area of the Walt Disney Studios park, is now open! The program includes two attractions, three restaurants, two food trucks, a Meet & Greet and a boutique. And on the new side, Scarlet Witch arrives for a night-time show alongside Doctor Strange. Here's the lowdown!

Imaginary worlds: the dreamlike sculpture exhibition at Espace Monte-Cristo - photos

Poetic, dreamlike, surprising: with its new free exhibition, Espace Monte-Cristo aims to awaken our childlike hearts. Discover Imaginary Worlds from April 13 to December 15, 2024.

Foire de Paris 2024 and Lépine competition at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

The Foire de Paris returns to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from May 1 to 12, 2024. This flagship event in the Paris trade show calendar promises good times, great deals and innovative discoveries, thanks in particular to the Lépine competition.

Base de loisirs de Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, activities including water sports, games and barbecues

The Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines leisure park in Trappes is a place of discovery and escape, offering a multitude of fun, sporting and educational activities. Water sports, accrobranche, water games and mini-golf await you.

Les Nocturnes de l'Impressionnisme: free video mapping projections in Argenteuil

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Impressionism, the town of Argenteuil is offering free night-time entertainment on April 12 and 13, 2024, with a lively, immersive video mapping of paintings by Monet, Caillebotte and Renoir.

The Hôtel de la Marine in Paris, the sublime monument on Place de la Concorde

Do you know the Hôtel de la Marine? Let's discover this restored treasure of Parisian heritage, enthroned on the Place de la Concorde!

The Paris Arboretum, a remarkable garden of a thousand tree species in the Bois de Vincennes

Route de la Pyramide, just east of the Bois de Vincennes, the Arboretum de Paris is a bucolic garden, a green bubble where you can discover over 650 different tree species.

Base de loisirs de Bois-le-Roi (77): free swimming and sports activities galore

The Base de Loisirs de Bois-le-Roi, in the Seine-et-Marne département, awaits you for a full range of outdoor activities, including free swimming in summer, golf and tennis. Located on the banks of the Seine, with direct access to the Fontainebleau forest, this 73-hectare leisure park is the ideal spot for relaxation, sport and family fun.

Domaine du Château de Dampierre en Yvelines open and free to under-18s

Domaine du Château de Dampierre-en-Yvelines is now open all year round. There will be no more winter closures. A host of new features await you, including some great events, the opening of guided tours of the château and free admission for under-18s.