Rambouillet, Yvelines, Ile de France

Come and spend a day among France's biggest monuments, all in one park! It's bound to appeal to both young and old! Prepare to explore France and its biggest landmarks in just a few hours by visiting the France Miniature park. Set off on a trip through France and discover 117 monuments reproduced at 1:30 scale and in the setting of a five-hectare park set out in the form of a map of France. Admire all of France's most beautiful sites, from Paris' most beautiful monuments in minature form, to Versailles, the Chateaux of the Loire region, the Auvergne Volcanoes, the Arles Amphitheatre, gothic and roman architecture, Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel and more... On this unconventional yet cultural tour you will find out the stories behind many French monuments. An attractions area, based upon the regions of France is also to be found in the park. Find inspiration for your future trips to France at France Miniature!

Remarkably preserved, the castle of Saint-Jean de Beauregard kept intact all the charm and elegance of its 17th century classic environment. Nestled in a haven of peace and greenery, the powerful and sober mass of the castle, with its seven courtyards, its park and its French garden, is part of an almost perfect square in which harmoniously integrate chapel, common, stables, kitchen garden, dovecote, orangery, drinking trough, ice-house, moat ... all the essentials for everyday life in the 17th century.

Challenge yourself with 17 tree climbing courses including one by night the last Saturday of each month. Test your strategy skills with the Laser Game, and have fun with a wildlife park, high-altitude playgrounds, and fun-educational activities. With more than 15 years of experience, Floreval Adventure Park welcomes you in a green natural setting. This is the perfect place for the whole family with a wide range of activities for junior adventurers like the most seasoned! So take good shoes, give up the urban decor and come have fun! Thrill-seekers, looking for activities for children from 3 years old, or curious to learn more about the forest, whether you come with friends, colleagues or family, with its many activities, the park will fulfill everyone's desires. Floreval Adventure Park also has an atypical Forest House to receive your seminars, study day and design with you your challenges and team-building. Since the opening of the park in 2005, we are committed to constantly innovate to offer you more activities. Floreval Adventure Park is also labeled "Qualité Tourisme". Awarded by the Ministry of Tourism, this label guarantees a warm welcome, attentive staff; all our operators are graduates of a vocational qualification certificate OPAH; clear and precise information, as well as quality services! To preserve its natural setting, protecting biodiversity, Floreval Adventure Park is committed to an active eco-friendly approach to environmental preservation and has obtained the PEFC Label - a certificate that guarantees sustainable management of the forest that hosts the park. We also attach a great importance to the cleanliness of the site and a perfect integration in the nature with arrangements in wood or recyclable materials.

The Toile de Jouy Museum traces the history of the Toile de Jouy factory, created in 1760 in Jouy-en-Josas by Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf (1738-1815). Also called "Indian", Toile de Jouy is a painted or printed cotton fabric. The Toile de Jouy Museum was created in 1977 in Jouy-en-Josas, the town where the Toile de Jouy originated, to ensure the continuity of the work of its creator Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf and to promote the qualities of entrepreneurship, humanism and openness to the world. Installed in 1991 at the Château de l'Eglantine, the museum bears witness to the quality and know-how of the productions of the Oberkampf factory, which was active from 1760 to 1848. Its collections bring together nearly 10,000 items from the 18th century to the present day, including: painted and printed canvases, sample albums, drawings, gouache prints, paintings, costumes, furniture, bed linens, as well as various tools and mechanisms related to the printing technique. The production of Jouy-en-Josas as well as other French (Normandy, Alsace, Provence) and foreign (Great Britain, Italy) productions are illustrated. From the beginning of the school year 2022, the Musée de la Toile de Jouy will inaugurate its new historical exhibition spaces for the 18th and 19th centuries. An immersive dive into the heart of the production of the Oberkampf factory (1760-1843) and its 30,000 printed motifs. This walk through the inspired interiors of the Oberkampf family, a bedroom, an office and a music room, invites visitors to discover the use of printed fabrics in furnishings. To punctuate the visit, an interactive digital device allows visitors to become familiar with this important textile heritage. The inauguration, scheduled for 13 September 2022 at 6:30 pm, will be attended by Valérie Pécresse, President of the Île-de-France Region, Pierre Bédier, President of the Yvelines Departmental Council, and Marie-Hélène Aubert, Mayor of Jouy-en-Josas and Vice-President of the Yvelines Departmental Council. The visit of the permanent collections takes you on a discovery of the history, the printing techniques and the use of Toile de Jouy in clothing and furnishings. With the help of the Association of Friends of the Toile de Jouy Museum, the Museum regularly makes new acquisitions: canvases, objects, costumes, etc., from the time of the founder of the factory as well as from today's designers. Numerous artists, publishers and designers are inspired by the Toile de Jouy fabrics to design their collections and contribute to the influence of this heritage. The permanent exhibition reveals the incredible creativity of the designers of the time through the canvases exhibited with floral, geometric and character motifs. It also presents the different printing techniques used: the wooden plate, then the copper plate and the copper roll. Reconstructions with pieces from the French National Furniture, among others, evoke the intimacy of Oberkampf as a visionary. DISCOUNT WITH THE PASS MALIN Take advantage of our exclusive promotional offer! A 15%* discount valid on all Musée de la Toile de Jouy tickets. *Simply present the discount voucher you can download from the passmalin.fr website!

ArrayWhat to Expect Begin your visit by exploring the ornate King and Queen's State Apartments. Learn about the French monarchy and peek into the private lives of the infamous King Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette. Next, make your way to the glittering Hall of Mirrors. Designed to protect the ornate walls and ceilings from smoke, the hall’s 357 mirrors were strategically placed to reflect the light of candles. With just a few flames, the reflection from so many mirrors was enough to light up the whole hall! After admiring the inside of the Palace, head outdoors and take in the grandeur of the estate’s impressive architecture. Stroll along the cobblestone grounds and pass by the gorgeous Versailles fountains. At the Carrosses Gallery, travel back in time as you explore carriages, coaches, sculptures and other artifacts left behind by the French Monarch. If you’re short on time or would prefer to skip the long entry lines, a Versailles skip-the-line entry ticket will allow you to save anywhere from 1-3 hours of waiting. If you happen to visit the Palace on a Tuesday, Saturday or Sunday, consider opting for a Versailles Passport ticket and catch one of the famous water fountain and musical shows. Each year, it is estimated that approximately 5 million people visit the Palace of Versailles, and between 8 and 10 million people walk its gardens. A place of immense beauty, Versailles stands as a symbol of France’s monarchy and its glorious history.

The Grand Trianon was built in 1687 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Thus, the King Louis XIV could escape from all the ceremony of the Court and relax in the company of his concubines. The Grand Trianon is based on the Italian architecture and invites you to poetry and wandering. One little story: the Grand Trianon used to be surrounded by thousands of flowers in pots that were changed every day. Even now, this tradition is carried on every season. The display was amazing: we could admire flowerbeds of all colours and we could smell lots of scents. Thereafter, the Grand Trianon was frequented by Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Presidents.

This emblematic place was the theatre of the oath during which 578 deputies of the States General swore not to be separated until they had given a constitution to France. The French Revolution was begnning... Built in 1686 to meet the needs of the court of Versailles palace, the Royal Tennis court (royal tennis is the ancestor of tennis) was the scene of the Oath of June 20, 1789, which is when 578 deputies of the Estates General (which consisted of 1118) self-proclaimed themselves the National Assembly and swore not to break up before they had given France a constitution. The French Revolution was launched… During the Revolution, the idea was raised to replace the Royal Tennis court with a commemorative monument, but nothing was done before 1880, when the hall was turned into a museum in preparation for the centenary of that decisive event. Make sure you wear something warm, as the room is not heated!

Versailles is renowned for its famous Palace but the city has many more points of interest! Spend 90 minutes with your guide discovering all the secrets of the city of Kings. VERSAILLES IS RENOWNED FOR ITS FAMOUS PALACE BUT THE CITY HAS MANY MORE POINTS OF INTEREST. SPEND 90 MINUTES WITH YOUR GUIDE DISCOVERING ALL THE SECRETS OF THE CITY OF KINGS! In order to set up the necessary services for the Court, Louis XIV created the city of Versailles in close proximity to the palace. As the former seat of power and birthplace of the Revolution, Versailles is an authentic multifaceted city!  During this guided tour, follow your guide as you discover either the Notre-Dame neighborhood or the Saint Louis neighborhood In the Notre-Dame neighborhood, admire the church (formerly the royal parish), hotel du baillage, and visit the market. You will also enjoy walking along the streets and listening to anecdotes from your guide. The Saint Louis neighborhood is typical of Versailles, and located near the King's kitchen garden. Here, see picturesque stone houses, visit the Saint Louis cathedral, and walk through the English garden. A living example of French history, Versailles today is an artistic and cultural city with many green spaces, and will surely surprise you!

Relive the early days of the French Revolution. Follow your guide into the Royal Tennis Court, which is now a museum dedicated to the events of 1789! RELIVE THE EARLY DAYS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION. FOLLOW YOUR GUIDE INTO THE ROYAL TENNIS COURT, WHICH IS NOW A MUSEUM DEDICATED TO THE EVENTS OF 1789! It was in this room, once used for playing tennis, that the members of parliament from the Third Estate met together on June 20, 1789. They then vowed not to separate until France had its constitution. This vow has been known ever since as a pivotal event for French democracy: “We vow to never separate and to reassemble wherever circumstances require, until the constitution of the kingdom is established and consolidated on firm foundations.” The Royal Tennis Court museum was put in place to commemorate the centenary of that event and retraces the early stages of the French Revolution. Your guide will reveal all the details of that historic year and will give you anecdotes unknown to the public. Make the most of this tour to the “oath room” and learn all about the events from 1789! 

Unique in France! The Church of the Metropolitan residence of Limours is a church entirely covered with wood and with beautiful interior frescoes, in the style of the Maramuresh region (northern Romania). Unique in France and Western Europe (exept a similar church built in Geneva), the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis Church put in evidence by its architecture, icons, frescoes, forms and colors, the splendor of uncreated light, the peace given by the risen Christ, the transfigured human condition, expression of heaven and new earth, which are already in germ in this life. The church has an iconostasis (bulkhead decorated with images, icons) that separates the Nave from the Heart. The outside is in rough wood and the roof, in bardo.

Châteaufort is a charming commune in the Yvelines department, combining a historic heritage with a well-preserved natural setting. Renowned for its castle, hiking trails and peaceful atmosphere, it offers a pleasant living environment on the outskirts of Paris.

The Donjon de Houdan is a 12th-century tower commissioned by the Counts of Montfort. This historic monument is also a cultural venue, offering exhibitions, concerts... The Tower (commonly known as ‘Le Donjon’), built in the 12th century under the reign of the Counts of Montfort, and listed as a Historic Monument since 1889, was designed to watch out for enemies and defend the territory. But in reality, its main role was to act as a deterrent, as it was reputed to be impregnable. Built on the site of an ancient Merovingian necropolis, it originally consisted of an enclosure and a master tower. The enclosure, which has now disappeared, was fitted with a circular turret to defend the gateway. The access door -via a drawbridge-, initially situated 4 metres above ground level and then raised to 6 metres in the 15th century, was the only access to the large room on the 1st floor reserved for the military chief. Sometimes associated with the Duchy of Brittany and sometimes with the crown of France, Le Donjon was given by Louis XIV, with the county of Montfort, to the Duke of Luynes. The latter sold it in 1800 to an innkeeper from Houdan, citizen Leroy. Successively owned by various familie, the place was bequeathed by the latter to the town of Houdan in 1903. It presents traces of its history through its numerous graffiti, some dating from the 17th century. Used as a reserve, then as a prison and later a water tower, it underwent a certain number of changes in order to adapt to its new functions. The water tower, whose first metal tank was installed in 1880, was functional until the 1950s. In 1952, a new, more solid concrete tank was built. The tank is still present to this day, as well as part of the concrete uprights used to support it. Le Donjon consists of a tower 15 m in diameter and 25 m high, flanked by 4 turrets of the same height located at the four cardinal points. MONUMENTAL WORKS Like any historical monument requiring renovation, the work on the dungeon was difficult and complicated due to the historical, architectural aspect and the planning constraints of the monument. No less than 3 and a half years of work were necessary to allow the site to regain a second lease of life and to be able to welcome the many visitors, curious to discover or rediscover this flagship monument of the Houdan landscape. From now on, young and old will be able to explore the dungeon from bottom to top!

Val Fleury is ideally located, in the heart of town, close to the RER B train station and Chevreuse Valley hiking trails. The park features an abundance of trees and water. The château, which hosts exhibitions throughout the year, offers a broad multi-disciplinary programme with national appeal. It hosts 5 exhibitions per season, based around heritage, contemporary art, science, photography and graphic arts. The park is open at weekends during exhibition periods. Guided tours are available and there is also a programme of family entertainment every Sunday afternoon.

Located in the Mérantaise valley on the edge of the Saclay plateau, the Maison-atelier Foujita invites you to discover the home of French-Japanese painter Léonard Foujita, where he spent the last years of his life. Located in the Mérantaise valley, the small rural house was remodeled by the painter in the early 1960's. In this preserved site, the visitor can discover the intimate atmosphere of a painter trained at the School of Paris. On the top floor of the house, the artist's studio is kept intact. Brushes, pigments, models and murals (preparation of the work done in the chapel "Notre Dame de la Paix" in Reims) reveal all the wealth and secrets of a creator. In the presbytery, a reception area of ​​the place of memory, the visitor can prolong his visit through temporary exhibitions and by consulting the works kept in the documentation center. Museums exhibiting works by Foujita: > Museum of Modern Art of Paris > Faure Museum, Aix-les-Bains > Museum of Fine Arts, Reims Internationally: • National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Japan • Departmental Museum of Modern Art Hokkaido, Sapporo, Japan • Small Palace Museum, Geneva, Switzerland

Bright house made of bricks and stones from the 17th and 18th centuries, turned towards nature whose decorations and furniture are largely inspired. Its sumptuous romantic park is the fruit of the work of the best landscapers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Classified as "Remarkable Garden", Courson's romantic English park is the result of the work of great landscapers such as Berthault and the Bühler brothers. Its 35 hectares, furrowed by long alleys winding around a pond, shelter a rich vegetation: flowering camellias, magnolias, lilacs and azaleas in the spring, hydrangeas and roses bloom in summer, or even flamboyant colors of the beeches, oaks and maples in autumn, will amaze you! The castle, listed as a Historic Monument, perpetuates a certain French tradition of splendid and refined aristocratic residences, while affirming its personality of large residence in brick and "transparent" stone. Former residence of Lamoignon, it was built in the 17th century around an inner courtyard.

Copier-Collier designs and creates unique and artisanal items made from recycled cogs and chains, dials and cogs from old watches. Claudine Breistroffer highlights worn materials such as cogs, pinions, wheels, bicycle chains, inner tubes ... all from cycle shops in Essonne and Yvelines, partners invested in a circular economy approach. She gives to those items a second life. She produces wall or standing clocks in cogs, mirrors in cogs and chains, lamps on wheels, jewelry, etc.

Remarkably preserved, the castle of Saint-Jean de Beauregard kept intact all the charm and elegance of its 17th century classic environment. Nestled in a haven of peace and greenery, the powerful and sober mass of the castle, with its seven courtyards, its park and its French garden, is part of an almost perfect square in which harmoniously integrate chapel, common, stables, kitchen garden, dovecote, orangery, drinking trough, ice-house, moat ... all the essentials for everyday life in the 17th century.

The Gally farm, located between Saint-Cyr-l'École, Bailly and Versailles, is a historic site that was once a priory and became part of the royal estate under Louis XIV. Listed as a historic monument in 1906, it illustrates the agricultural development of the region.

The Plaine of Versailles, located in the Yvelines department, is a vast expanse of farmland and woodland. It is characterised by its open landscapes, cereal crops and woods. The plain offers panoramic views of the Château de Versailles and its gardens.

Find the cafe bistrot Hotel de Paris in Bièvres for a friendly moment. Looking for a counter to drink a "short black", wooden tables weathered by the time where enthroned crockery dish and large balloon glass, a good smell of cooking in the air? Welcome to our bistro! Here, the TRADI cuisine is queen and we share beautiful values. A table for 4?

It is in a restaurant in the at the same time sober contemporary frame and colored in the red notes on bottom cremate, adorned with the paintings of the Danish artist Inger Birn and with Jean Campaque's sculptures the chef Pierre Négrevergne you made share a cooking to the crossing of the luxury gastronomy

The restaurant La Plage: exceptional Frame, unique terrace, a perspective in 180 °, Paris and the Seine in your feet

At the heart of the luxuriant garden of the Quai Branly Museum, perched on the roof-terrace, the restaurant LES OMBRES offers a unique panoramic view on Paris, in the shade of her neighbor, the Eiffel Tower, which throws in the daytime its metallic laces on tablecloths and in the evening, fires the room.

A few steps away from the Eiffel Tower, Jérôme GANGNEUX and his wife Cathy proposes you a greedy cooking inspired by the traditional directory, in a smart contemporary frame. Conceivedin the bright tones, playing on the materials natural as the wood and the leather, this sophisticated space offers a warm atmosphere. 

Situated right in the heart of the "golden triangle", the luxury brasserie at Francis offers conditions favored to take advantage of the show of the most luxurious Parisian places. It is comfortably settled in this smart brasserie or in the terrace that you can admire the Eiffel Tower, in front of you.

OPEN EVERY DAY OF 10 hours(am) TO 2 hours OF THE MORNINGIt is with happiness and enthuses that Éric Frechon, Chef triply studed, took up the challenge. He imagined a cooking which looks like him

Rosa Bonheur joins in the tradition of the establishments of the beginning of the last century and is in Paris of today. " En attendant Rosa " is the terrace which precedes the opening of the barge Rosa Bonheur. Find on the terrace a selection of the products of the guingnette, the preparations are in free service at the counter, establish your tray and take advantage of the atmosphere.

Situated near Concorde and near the Musée du Louvre, at the foot of the Musée d'Orsay Its exceptional frame, with its window of 260 m ² and its floating terrace of 200 m ² on the water, offers a panoramic view on the Seine and Paris Historique.

Opening 02/04/2020 > 01/11/2020 Enjoy an unforgettable holiday escape at Huttopia Rambouillet in a remarkable forest setting that is at once close to Paris and in the heart of nature, with a beautiful natural swimming pool for you to cool off.

Visit Paris and sleep in the countryside. This Hotel - Restaurant offers 19 rooms (with private bathrooms), cradled by a warm and family atmosphere. Access to transport (RER C - SCNF) is facilitated by the proximity of RER station Breuillet-Bruyères-le-Châtel (~ 5 minutes walk). RER access-Metro express and direct to downtown Paris : Saint Michel - Notre-Dame, Orsay Museum, Louvre, Invalides, Eiffel Tower, Porte de Versailles, Palace of Versailles ...

Opening 02/04/2020 > 01/11/2020 Have a desire to visit Paris and the Palace of Versailles? Choose the Huttopia Versailles campsite! This 3-star campsite with a heated swimming pool is the ideal departure point for some wonderful family excursions!

A reception and accommodation structure in the heart of the Domain of Chamarande. Open all year long, the Center is approved for children from 6 years old and receives youth and adult groups of at least 15 people, wishing to stay on the Domain with full board. The Center is spread over nearly 1,500 m2, distributed in accommodation and living spaces adapted to people with reduced mobility. It has a capacity of 67 bunk beds or simple beds, spread over two levels: 23 rooms with 2 to 8 beds and 5 single rooms for supervisors. A reception and accommodation structure for educational purposes, the Auguste Mione Center accompanies you in all your group projects, whether on school time or leisure time, thanks to a multi-day immersion in the Domain: • collective stays from 3 to 5 days, • integration and training courses of 1 to 2 days, • visits and workshops just for a day.

Spend a magical night in the forest in one of our cabins. They are perched in the heart of nature to offer you a unique and unforgettable experience! It is 45 minutes south of Paris, in Essonne and in the heart of the Pocancy Forest, that we welcome you, on reservation only. The site is accessible by the RER C, Lardy station located 20 minutes walk from the site (or 5 minutes by bike). You can rent 2 cabins: "Les Rochers" and "Ilex", in the trees, in the heart of the forest where you can enjoy calm, vegetation and fauna. The cabin "Les Rochers" (19 m²) can accommodate 3 people, including 1 or 2 children from 4 years accompanied by an adult. The cabin "Ilex" (19 m²) can accommodate 2 people, including 1 young from 16 years if accompanied by an adult. They are equipped with independent dry toilets, a water reserve of 5 liters and a basin. Bedding: duvet cover, pillows, pillow cases and fitted sheet. Backpack delivered upon arrival: Water bottle, headlamps, candles, candle lights.

Located in a green setting, Ivry-la-Bataille is located at the meeting point of 2 rivers (the Eure and the Vesgre), 3 departments (the Eure, the Eure-et-Loir and the Yvelines) and 3 regions (Haute-Normandie, Centre, Ile-de-France). The Camping du Petit Pont campsite has 75 pitches and offers an introduction to fishing in the surrounding lakes.

An entirely renovated Campanile hotel which invites you to enjoy the calm of this residential district of Montesson Located 15 km from Porte Maillot, our establishment offers a strategic position for business travellers in north-western Paris. Close to Saint-Germain en Laye, Le Vésinet, Port-Marly and Le Pecq, the hotel is easily accessible from the A86, A13 and A14 motorways. Le Vésinet-Le Pecq RER train station (line A serving La Défense and the centre of Paris) is a 15-minute walk away, Use your leisure time here to visit the Palace of Versailles or the Château de Maisons-Laffitte, both within easy reach of our hotel which proposes bright, modern 3-star rooms in Montesson. Our rooms are air-conditioned and sound-proofed and boast a contemporary style. Recently renovated in line with New Generation standards, they feature all the modern comforts needed for a restful stay. The hotel has 3 specially-adapted rooms to accommodate people with disabilities. To make your stay even more pleasant, you can also enjoy the television channels Canal + and Bein Sport, free of charge. We have a restaurant and terrace, as well as a secured indoor car park. In its lush green setting, our restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is a modern, convivial venue that opens onto a shady terrace accommodating up to 35 people. Our chefs propose traditional French cuisine and seasonal dishes concocted from fresh ingredients. Our all-you-can-eat buffet menus for adults and children will satisfy every appetite,

Located in the heart of Impressionist country, close to Paris, Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Versailles, the serviced apartments of Residhome Carrières La Défense benefit from an outstanding location. The residential hotel is close to the picturesque town centre, restaurants and shops. It is within easy reach of Paris and the business district of La Défense, with fast access to RER A and Transilien rail services. Carrières-sur-Seine is a town with a country feel. For nearly two centuries it has been the charming green backdrop to pleasant walks, with its Parc de la Mairie (a classified "monument historique" site), washhouse, tithe warehouse, troglodyte houses, windmill, etc. Other sites and features in the area include: the Château de Versailles, the Château de Monte Cristo, a ride aboard the Dénicheur, the Impressionist cruise, the Serre aux Papillons (butterfly farm), the Parc Zoologique de Thoiry, and the Club Hippique de la Jonction at Saint-Germain-en-Laye (riding stables - hacking in the national forest), the Golf de l'Ile Fleurie, etc.

Located in a green setting, Ivry-la-Bataille is located at the meeting point of 2 rivers (the Eure and the Vesgre), 3 departments (the Eure, the Eure-et-Loir and the Yvelines) and 3 regions (Haute Normandie, Centre, Ile-de-France). The Camping des Fontaines campsite has 260 pitches and rentals, lots of activities and is open all year round.