Getting out of Paris and away from the capital doesn't have to mean leaving for the other side of the planet, the continent or even France. Sometimes, all you need to do is get to know a few nuggets in the Paris region, and you'll feel like you've traveled for a day.
In both the inner and outer suburbs of Paris, the region is full of things to discover: large nature parks, remarkable gardens and unmissable walks are well worth the detour, and the good news is that the itineraries we've selected are accessible with a Navigo pass! So there's no excuse this winter: don your gloves and a good coat (and cross your fingers for a little sunshine) and let's set off for a truly exotic outing less than an hour from Paris.
Île Saint-Germain park and the Tour aux Figures
Just one RER stop (line C) awayfrom Issy-les-Moulineaux, you'll find yourself on an island, strolling through the Parc de l'Île Saint-Germain! A true haven of nature close to the city, it's the perfect place to unwind from the daily grind of Paris. As an added bonus, you can also add a visit to the Tour aux Figures,Jean Dubuffet's monumental work overlooking the park. Visits resume on March 1, 2025, after the winter closure of the park.
Parc de l'île Saint-Germain, the magnificent floating garden in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92)
Did you know? Issy-les-Moulineaux's surface area includes an island, Ile Saint-Germain, known for its magnificent park where you can take a stroll. [Read more]
The Chevreuse valley and the château de la Madeleine
At the very end of the RER B, we head for Saint-Rémy-les-Chevreuse in the Yvelines department. Right in the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse national park, the village offers a particularly bucolic walk, which you can continue by climbing up to the Château de la Madeleine, which overlooks the area. A number of hiking trails are then available (just follow the signs or download the itineraries onto your phone).
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. [Read more]
Walks and discoveries in the Vallée de Chevreuse, 20 must-see treasures
Located between Versailles and Rambouillet, the Vallée de Chevreuse has many natural and cultural treasures to discover. There's a remarkable heritage of fine monuments, wonders for strolling and greening and even a rich culinary heritage. Discover 20 must-see nuggets. [Read more]
A walk to discover the ponds in the Forêt de Rambouillet
There are several ponds within easy walking distance of Rambouillet town center. The nearest - and best-known - is theEtang d'Or, which you can walk around, but there are also theÉtang de la Tour and the Grenouillère... And don't forget that Rambouillet is served by the TER and Transilien line N!
From Montigny to Morêt-sur-Loing
Particularly easy (and with no change in altitude), this hike takes you from Montigny-sur-Loing to the medieval town of Morêt-sur-Loing. In winter, things slow down and the town isn't very busy - unlike in summer, when many tourists flock here - so it's a great opportunity to discover the town's nuggets without too many people, including the François 1er façade, the magnificent Notre-Dame de la Nativité church... To get to Montigny, take the Transilien line R from Gare de Lyon.
A Loing de Paris weekend, from Montigny-sur-Loing to Thomery (77) for - €50 per person
All you need is a two-day weekend, a Navigo pass, a tent, a backpack and a good dose of willpower. Get ready for a change of scenery, all less than an hour from Paris. Shall we take you away for the weekend? [Read more]
Moret-sur-Loing : Medieval and Impressionist city among the most beautiful detours in France
Discover Moret-sur-Loing, this medieval and impressionist city among the Most Beautiful Detours of France, only one hour from Paris. Visit this charming town, famous for its Sucre d'Orge, its royal city and the landscapes of Alfred Sisley. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The Chanteraines park and its free farm
While we await the reopening of the Chemin de Fer des Chanteraines, the park's historic little train, in the spring of 2025 (after its traditional winter closure), we're off to discover this immense green space and its free farm, just outside Paris. All you have to do is take RER line C and get off at Gennevilliers (or Épinay-sur-Seine, depending on which entrance to the park you wish to start your tour at).
Parc des Chanteraines, the huge green space in Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne (92)
Created in 1975, the Parc des Chanteraines offers an exotic setting, perfect for a jog, a stroll or a day out with the kids. Located in the towns of Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne, come and discover this great park! [Read more]
The incredible free educational farm at Parc des Chanterraines, Gennevilliers (92)
The Parc des Chanteraines needs no introduction, as it's a must-see address in the Hauts-de-Seine towns of Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne. As well as being a beautifully landscaped green space, the site includes a beautiful educational farm, entirely free of charge! [Read more]
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