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Chartres, Eure-et-Loire, Centre

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Chartres, located in Eure-et-Loir, is a true gem of the Centre-Val de Loire region. Renowned for its majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Chartres captivates with its Gothic architecture and exceptional stained-glass windows. Strolling through the cobblestone streets of the historic center, you'll discover charming half-timbered houses and picturesque gardens. The medieval ...See more

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Aventure Floréval Park
55 km

Aventure Floréval Park

Floréval Adventure Park combines adventure, nature, environmental awareness and quality of service for a family adventure outing, a fun day out with friends or an atypical, green business event. Parc Aventure Floréval, located in the heart of the Morionville forest, just 30 minutes from Paris, is the largest forest adventure park in the Ile-de-France region. Designed to welcome young and old alike, it extends over 1,000 hectares of unspoilt nature, on the edge of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Nature Park. Since its opening in 2005, the park has made environmental preservation one of its priorities. Its aim is to raise public awareness, young and old, of the forest ecosystem through fun and educational activities. Floréval has developed a wide range of outdoor activities, all committed to respecting the natural environment. Its actions include the regeneration of forest areas, guaranteeing sustainable development. The park has been awarded the PEFC label, attesting to sustainable forest management. The park is also committed to cleanliness, and uses recyclable materials for its facilities. Parc Aventure Floréval has also been awarded the Qualité Tourisme label by the French Ministry of Tourism. This means it offers a warm welcome and quality services, with qualified staff attentive to visitors' needs. The park's operators hold an OPAH professional qualification certificate, guaranteeing a quality experience. YOUR BUSINESS EVENTS In addition to family visits, the park offers solutions for seminars and team-building activities. Its atypical forest house can host a variety of events in a verdant setting (seminars, study days, team-building...). The park offers "turnkey" formulas to meet corporate needs, with a varied catering service including breakfasts, hot meals and snacks. On-site activities include accrobranche, laser games, escape games, boot camp, mini-golf, archery battles and olympiads. These options are designed to encourage team-building and provide a change of scenery from the everyday. The park constantly strives to innovate in order to enrich its offer and attract ever more visitors.

Route départementale 97 Domaine de Morionville 91680 Bruyères-le-Châtel
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Toile de Jouy Museum
61 km

Toile de Jouy Museum

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!

Château de l'Églantine 78350 Jouy-en-Josas
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Palace of Versailles Entry Ticket with Audioguide
61 km

Palace of Versailles Entry Ticket with Audioguide

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.

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Le Donjon de Houdan
39 km

Le Donjon de Houdan

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!

1 place de la Tour 78550 Houdan
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Gîte Moulin de Courvoisier - La Donnette
42 km

Gîte Moulin de Courvoisier - La Donnette

The Moulin de Courvoisier is a superb property of 3 ha in a quiet wooded valley crossed by the river. The railroad passes on the opposite side. You will enjoy the swimming pool shared with another cottage, a large games room to keep you busy in all seasons, and a mini farm with rabbits, guinea pigs and goats for the happiness of children. For an absolute well-being stay, you can privatize the open-air spa enclosed by walls and very well exposed to the valley. Or isolate yourself sensorially in the floatation cabin for a total sensation of weightlessness: you float in a bath 30 centimeters deep at 35 degrees, made up of liquid crystal magnesium, saturated with Epsom salt. Detached house for 6/8 people with heating and cleaning included, on a 3 ha property including another gite. Ground floor: kitchen, dining room with living room (TV and DVD player) and separate wc. Upstairs: 1 bedroom (double bed 140 cm), 1 bedroom (double bed 140 cm), 1 bedroom (double bed 140 cm), 1 bedroom (2 single beds 90 cm), bathroom , separate wc. 40 m² enclosed garden not overlooked with terrace under arbor, garden furniture and barbecue. Shared swimming pool 8.5 x 4.5 m, heated to 29°c and open from May to October. Large common games room: billiards, table football, table tennis, elliptical trainer, vibrating platform and various games. Petanque. With supplements: private outdoor SPA €10/pers. for 1 hour (bathrobe and flip-flops provided) and flotation cabin (salt water bath €55/pers.) with shower.

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Gîte Moulin de Courvoisier - La Corbionne
42 km

Gîte Moulin de Courvoisier - La Corbionne

The Moulin de Courvoisier is a superb property of 3 ha in a quiet wooded valley crossed by the river. The railroad passes on the opposite side. You will enjoy the swimming pool shared with another cottage, a large games room to keep you busy in all seasons, and a mini farm with rabbits, guinea pigs and goats for the happiness of children. For an absolute well-being stay, you can privatize the open-air spa enclosed by walls and very well exposed to the valley. Or isolate yourself sensorially in the floatation cabin for a total sensation of weightlessness: you float in a bath 30 centimeters deep at 35 degrees, made up of liquid crystal magnesium, saturated with Epsom salt. Semi-detached house with the owners via the lower level, located upstairs on the garden side but with level access on the street side. Entrance with laundry room 2 cottages rented as a whole to live each at their own pace: - Large living room with equipped kitchen, living room with TV, 1 bedroom (double bed 140 cm), 1 bedroom (double bed 140 cm), 1 bedroom (double bed 160 cm), shower room, wc independent. - Small living room with TV, kitchen, 1 bedroom (double bed 140 cm), 1 bedroom (double bed 140 cm), shower room with wc. Central heating and cleaning included. Private and shaded terrace. Shared swimming pool 8.5 x 4.5 m, heated to 29°c and open from May to October. Large common games room: billiards, table football, table tennis, elliptical trainer, vibrating platform and games. Petanque. With supplements: private outdoor SPA €10/pers. for 1 hour (bathrobe and flip-flops provided) and flotation cabin (salt water bath €55/pers.) with shower.

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