Etampes, Essone, Ile de France

The association Rêv'Anion, located in Essonne between Lardy and Janville sur Juine, offers to visitors of all ages the chance to explore the Gillevoisin castle and its surrounding forests with one or more donkeys with hiking pack. Different possible circuits, adapted to the capacities of each one. Map provided with marked trails. Everything is explained before departure. Theme walks and hikes for groups all year round. All equipment is provided to leave in peace with his fellow traveler. Our association also offers animal mediation sessions, adapted for people in fragile situations. We participate in public and private events (birthdays, weddings...).

Richard Piriou established his own poultry farm in 2014, on the family farm in Guillerval in the south of Essonne. Son of farmers, this poultry farmer raises bare-necked chickens, farm guineafowls, as well as capons for the end of year celebrations. All are raised in a natural outdoor setting and wander through a grassy path of several dozen hectares. The farmer also cultivates cereals on part of his farm according to a sustainable agriculture. Richard's poultry are fed with wheat and corn from the farm but also with oilseeds and protein crops. Richard Priou sells his products on the markets of Etampes or Auvers-Saint-Georges (every other Saturday morning) and then on the markets of Guillerval or Saint-Cyr-la-Rivière (every other Saturday afternoon). It is also possible to place an order directly with the breeder and collect the poultry from the farm.

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.

Come share with Aériance a corner of sky and heaven. You will discover this extraordinary sensation of leaving the ground and rising in the air! It is at this moment that you will admire a landscape different from what you know. If the sun smiles on us and that we have enough time, we can navigate to the son of castles and mills...

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.

With Angerville International Karting Centre, RACING KART ORGANISATION boasts one of Europe's biggest karting facilities for both recreational and competition karting.

Atout Branche is a sports and ludo activities fun park in Milly-la-Forêt in the heart of the National Park of the Gâtinais, a true lung in the south of Ile-de-France. Come rejuvenate in this beautiful setting and awaken your senses ! Young and old are welcome for an unforgetable day full with sports, nature, sensations and reflections. Acrobatic courses, escape games, enigma courses, treasure hunt, laser game, words hunt, nocturnal... All the activities are conceived to adapt to everyone and to respect the nature and the ecosystem. A snack-bar, resting areas and picnic, and a toilet cabin are at your disposal. Here you can host birthday parties, bachelor/ette parties, team buildings...

Less than an hour from Paris, discover the most beautiful example of Renaissance water garden preserved today. In the heart of Gâtinais, the Domaine de Courances extends over 75 hectares, surrounded by water, trees and sky. Everything is to be discovered, through the seasons: the château, the Gardens, Let these places of charm and history inspre you. Walk through a park that is both romantic and classic, meet bicentennial trees, walk on the lawns and catch your breath for an afternoon. To have a gourmet tea, while admiring the japanese garden, or taking the cool at the edge of the Sous-bois, sit in the Foulerie, where hemp was trampled during the 17th century. The château also opens its doors. It is a private house, still inhabited, but you can discover it through a guided tour.. Nature and its seasons invite themselves on your plate to awaken the taste buds and offer new experiences. At the heart of the Parc de Courances, the Vivier du Bien-être is a space dedicated to care and health. Located opposite the Japanese Garden, the building houses a naturopathy and osteopathy consultation area, a massage area and an infrared sauna cabin. Yoga and meditation classes are also offered. A field of honor was inaugurated in 2016, with the support of the French Polo Federation, making Courances an ideal place for practices and internships.

Veloglobe offers a bike rental service with delivery to all locations (accommodation, train stations, etc.) over a wide area (mainly 77, 45, 91 and other departments).

Etampes Museum owes its reputation to a collection of 19th-century sculptures. Besides the entire works of Elias Robert, since 1875 the museum has exhibited drawings, paintings, archaeological items and historical documents as well as a few fossils.

12th-century church of Saint Hilaire

This feudal fortress was built in the late 13th century. This feudal fortress was built in the late 13th century. According to an inscription still visible in 1667, the castle was built for Hugues de Bouville. Farcheville Castle is a lowland fortress, an unusual arrangement for the region. Notably, it includes a large rectangular enclosure surrounded by moats, flanked by towers at the corners whose machicolations are carried by large broken arches between the buttresses. In the middle of one side, the entrance opens into the rectangular courtyard, next to a pavilion dating from the early 17th century. The old stately house was probably in the south-east, which had already become the castle farm in the 18th century. Inside the castle, you will find a stately room, a tithe barn, commons, a dovecote, sheds and stables, a vaulted chapel with decor probably dating from the early 14th century. After some revolutionary destruction, a restoration was undertaken between 1811 and 1840. From 1899, important restorations were carried out on the enclosure.

Villeconin Castle was built in the late 14th century by Jean de Montaigu, superintendent of Kings Charles VI finances. The castle, typical of the medieval era with its keep, its round tower and its guards room, is surrounded by moats at the edge of the parc. The guided tour by the owner family ends with a walk in the park where everyone is invited to walk freely. The garden is composed of boxwood clusters and a wooded area. The flowerbeds alternate with perennial flowering staggered, rosebushes and fuchsia.

Property of the Departmental Council of Essonne, the Domain of Chamarande is classified as a historical monument. The park of 98 ha has been refitted by landscape architect Jacques Sgard. The Domain also houses the departmental archives. Atypical, heritage and cultural site, the Departmental Domain of Chamarande is a key element of Essonne territory. Unique in Ile-de-France, it combines both an artistic and cultural center, a built complex and a landscaped area recognized as "Jardin remarquable" (outstanding garden). The entire cultural program has a wide audience and is promoting the democratization of culture to all Essonne.

Boussard Park is a garden of the "Art Deco" era created in 1927 - the only one of its kind in Île-de-France! Its design is simple and consistent with the architectural trends of the era of "Art for All", which wanted to make beautiful with simple and economical materials: industrial bricks, concrete slabs, mosaics of broken tiles and stairs hewn sandstone.

The museum "Meet old crafts" located in the center of Bouray-sur-Juine aims to publicize the old crafts of yesteryear trades Composed by 7 rooms on more than 250m² with over 4,000 objects, the museum also runs through the way of life in the years 1850-1950 at home, at school or at the grocery store, through the presentation of tools but also scenes of everyday life. You can discover the feminine universe and daily life such as cooking or school, manual trades, an area dedicated to firefighters, a room devoted to agriculture but also many other trades and tools sometimes forgotten. Book your visit: bourayetsonhistoire@gmail.com +33 7 49 10 02 33 / +33 1 60 82 71 23

Domain of Méréville is assessed as the last example of picturesque garden designed in the late 18th century. It is a remarkable and iconic landscaped park of Anglo-Chinese gardens of the late eighteenth century. It was composed by François-Joseph Bélanger then Hubert Robert on behalf of financier Jean-Joseph de Laborde, wealthy sponsor and great lover of gardens. It belongs to the category of picturesque gardens which mark the rupture with the ideal of regular garden fashionable until that time: composed of an array, articulated around scenes that we discover during the walk and along the water, the landscaped garden is a tribute to an idealized and sublimated nature. The Domain has been owned by the Department Council of Essonne since December 2000 and is the subject of restoration work campaigns. In 2019 it obtained the national label "Jardin Remarquable". Pets are not allowed in the Domain.

La Doudou is a cattle farm located nearby the forest in Cheptainville. It offers visits of the farm. In the shop, they sell a lot of food produced in the farm. This educational farm offers tours during which you can admire more than sixty dairy goats, as well as cows, horses, pigs, donkeys, ponies, the farmyard with its chickens, geese, ducks… Milking goats and cows takes place around 4:00 p.m. The farm also houses the Bois Blanc agricultural museum which will transport you to the past with its collection of items and old tools on agriculture and rural life. The farm produces milk and transforms it into cheeses, cottage cheese, cream, butter. It also sells raw and pasteurized milk.

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.

Pizzeria

Wood-fired pizzeria Delicious and unique handmade pizzas, and a very pleasant staff

Traditional french cuisine Bar and tobacco shop

Bar Restaurant For your events, think of our typical Portuguese dishes: Christmas cod, Portuguese suckling pig or our Portuguese toad chicken... eat in or to take away (preferably with reservation). The Giraffe organizes many events during the year. Discover our special days: Couscous, Unlimited beer, Unlimited prime rib, sardines Suckling pig… We also organize football evenings with projection of matches on the big TV. To be notified of all our events, subscribe to our newsletter or subscribe to our Facebook page!

Bar - traditional restaurant In a convivial and warm, come discover a kitchen of the market.

Private traditional restaurant upon request Private restaurant - table d'hôte only upon reservation Traditional cuisine

Restaurant / bar / grocery store Located in front of the church of Moigny-sur-Ecole, the Petit Moigny restaurant / bar / grocery offers breakfast, lunch or dinner inside or on the terrace. Enjoy excellent local products or crispy pizzas in this charming little village.

The Taste of Italy on site or takeaway Pasta, Pizzas, Meat, Salads ... Dishes cooked on the spot with fresh products

Traditional french cuisine Typical french restaurant, in front of Notre Dame de l'Assomption church and close to Jean Cocteau's house. Terrace of about twenty place settings. Capacity of 24 cutleries on the ground floor and 22 on the first floor.

Rhum bar Creole specialities Rhum Bar Cocktails Creole plate The Moun Karaibes also offers 1 starter, 2 main dishes and 2 desserts. New menu every week

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.

59 spots At 55km from Paris, discover the countryside's joy in a wooded area, where you can go hiking, climbing, and many other outdoor activities. Rent a spot or a fully-equiped cabin in this calm and peacful place in the woods and with a pond in the domain. This familial campsite offers you a wide range of activities and can reccomend what to do and see in the area !

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 ...

190 spots. 5ha domain Located at 50km at the south of Paris by the A6 highway, in Essonne, in the heart of Gâtinais parc and on the track of the GR11, this campsite is the ideal place for hikers and climbers. Camping enthusiasts will love the shaded pitches for their tent, caravan and camping car. The time of a weekend or more, come relax in the countryside in caravan, mobile home or even cabin, and why not rent a spot year round ! A parking of 25-30 places is also at your disposal to park your car, camping car, bike, boat...

200 spots. 12ha domain : hilly. In the heart of a huge forest estate, perfect for nature, hiking and climbing lovers, this campsite offers shadowed delimited spots. The campsite has an outdoor heated swimming pool, a children's pool, a playground and a sport field. You can also buy fresh bread at the reception. Possibility to rent a mobile-home. ( Please remember that the Tourist Office doesn't not handle the reservation for the campsite )

The hotel residence Residhome Paris-Evry finds its place in the heart of Genopole's "genetics valley". It is located in the city center, close to the RER station, a shopping center and near Paris-Orly airport. With a balanced and audacious architecture, the aparthotel fits harmoniously in the city center. With some shops and restaurants nearby. All city advantages are brought together to make life easier for residents: the nearby RER D station in Evry-Courcouronnes, next to it, the town hall and administrative life of the city, not forgetting the EVRY 2 shopping center, with its numerous shops, its skating rink, its swimming pool, its cinemas, the Agora Theater... Discover Evry, the youngest city in France, rich in parks and green spaces, its great places of worship, its university or economic hub, capital of genetics and birthplace of the Telethon... Visit also the surroundings: the castle of la Grange la Prévôté, the Senart or Rougeau forests, the cathedral of the Resurrection, the pagoda, the mosque or the banks of the Seine, ideal for a bucolic stroll.

The hotel's privileged location makes it the ideal base for lovers of châteaux, painters and nature. Barbizon, Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte are less than 15 km away. Ideal access to the Evry and Corbeil service areas. Reception is open from 6am until 1am. Rooms are available from 12pm.

Featuring a garden and terrace, Les Noisetiers offers accommodation in Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry with free Wi-Fi and views of the garden. "Les Noisetiers" is a large room of 17 m2, in a house located in PONTHIERRY (77310) in a quiet street and surrounded by a large garden of 1,800 m2, to welcome you comfortably. The bathroom, toilet and living room are shared with the owners. > It has a double bed and a sofa bed and can sleep 4 people. > Many leisure activities are available on site: ping pong table, badminton rackets, Mölki, trampoline, piano, wooden games and board games. > "Real" breakfasts are included to get the day off to a good start. > Bivouac tents with sleeping accommodation, tent and minivan pitches, barbecues and bikes can be hired on site (booking required). > WIFI and parking on site. Prices from €55.

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.