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Nature is worth exploring in every season. So don’t hesitate to stretch your legs and discover the beautiful natural spots in the Île-de-France region. Here are some ideas for day trips about an hour from the capital. It’s the perfect way to get out into nature via the RER!
The Saint-Cloud Estate
Saint-Cloud National Estate
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©domaine national de saint-cloud
Sometimes happiness is just a metro ride away! At the end of Line 9 lies the Saint-Cloud National Estate. This vast green space once housed a château and is typical of the gardens designed by Le Nôtre, with its straight lines and fountains… But the park also offers a unique view of Paris, expansive meadows, and an educational farm for children. The wooded areas make you feel as though you’re in the middle of a forest right in the heart of Paris.
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Take Metro Line 9 or 10 to Pont de Saint-Cloud
Domaine National de Saint-Cloud
1 avenue de la grille d'honneur 92210 Saint-Cloud
Espace Rambouillet
The Espace Rambouillet, located in the forest of the same name, allows families to discover the hidden wonders of the trees and wildlife without the risk of getting lost. By following marked trails and keeping a low profile, you can spot does, deer, or wild boars in the distance. You can also enjoy the Eagle Forest, where you’ll discover more than 120 birds of prey from 30 different species and watch them perform free-flight demonstrations in the open sky.
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34 minutes from Montparnasse Station - Shuttle bus (reservation required) from Rambouillet Station
Chamarande Estate
Contemporary art exhibitions, workshops for young people, and outdoor performances on sunny days make the Chamarande estate a venue with a rich cultural program. But it’s also a space that blends woods, lush meadows, and well-manicured gardens, plus a small island that serves as a refuge for many species of birds. You can even have a picnic there!
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1 hour – RER C, Chamarande station, 200 meters from the estate
Chantilly
Chantilly Estate
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©10 ans de l’école du domaine de chantilly
A short 45-minute walk will take you to the magnificent grounds of the Château de Chantilly, one of the jewels of French heritage, which houses the intact treasures of a 19th-century prince, Henri d'Orléans. Highlights include Château de Chantilly, its art collections housed in the Musée Condé, its park, and the Chantilly Forest, as well as several historic buildings, notably the Grandes Écuries. They house the Horse Museum, which explores the relationship between humans and horses since the dawn of civilization and offers year-round equestrian shows dedicated to the art of dressage.
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45 minutes by RER D (get off at Chantilly-Gouvieux) 25 minutes by train (Gare-du-Nord to Chantilly-Gouvieux)
The Medieval Town of Provins
Take a step back in time to the era of troubadours, knights, and damsels. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the medieval town of Provins is the perfect place for an enchanting and refreshing stroll. Throughout the year, numerous shows and events bring the town’s old-world charm back to life and transport visitors to the heart of the Middle Ages.
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1 hour 30 minutes - From Gare de l'Est in Paris to Provins Station
Auvers-sur-Oise: In the Footsteps of the Impressionists
Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise
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©chateau auvers sur oise
Stone cottages, ivy-covered walls, and winding paths along the banks of the Oise… Nestled between forests and wheat fields, this village has always inspired artists, particularly the Impressionists. After visiting the many artists’ homes, be sure to check out the Châteaud’Auvers-sur-Oise and its beautiful garden.
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1 hour - From Gare du Nord, take the Transilien H line to Auvers-sur-Oise
The Chevreuse Valley
Chevreuse Valley
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About 40 minutes from Paris by train, the Chevreuse Valley Park offers plenty of opportunities for walking or cycling. With its abbeys, castles, rivers, and forests, you’ll be enchanted by these magnificent and picturesque landscapes. A free shuttle, the Baladobus, departing from the Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse train station, takes you to the estate’s most iconic sites, including the Château de la Madeleine and the Vaux de Cernay. Fed by the Cernay springs, these impressive waterfalls are the perfect spot for a family picnic.
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40 minutes away - RER B line terminus
The Monet House and its gardens in Giverny
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Fondation Claude Monet, Giverny / Droits réservés
We venture a short distance away to discover the beauty of art and nature, heading toward Giverny and the Claude Monet House. Claude Monet lived in his home in Giverny from 1883 to 1926—a span of forty-three years. As passionate about gardening as he was about color, he designed his flower garden and water garden as true works of art. As they stroll through his garden and his home, visitors can still feel the atmosphere that reigned in the home of the master of Impressionism and marvel at the floral arrangements and water lilies that were his most fertile sources of inspiration. For a moment of pure relaxation.
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At 1:00 a.m. – Saint-Lazare Station, bound for Vernon-Giverny
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