{"id":11950,"date":"2015-03-25T17:51:01","date_gmt":"2015-03-25T16:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=11950"},"modified":"2021-06-06T15:06:32","modified_gmt":"2021-06-06T14:06:32","slug":"nature-getaways-near-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/nature-getaways-near-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Ideas for Nature Getaways Near Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Rambouillet Forest<\/h2>\n<p><strong>61 km from Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1h15 via N10<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11952\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11952\" style=\"width: 609px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cerf-foret-rambouillet.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"619\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cerf-foret-rambouillet.jpg 619w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cerf-foret-rambouillet-475x317.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cerf-foret-rambouillet-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11952\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/yvelines\/50382237301\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">D\u00e9partement des Yvelines<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rambouillet-tourism.com\/en\/see-the-sights\/the-forest\/get-to-know-the-forest.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>The national forest of Rambouillet<\/strong><\/a> has a 14,000 hectares surface. There, you will find many activities to keep you occupied. If you like <strong>hiking<\/strong>, you will find what you are looking for in this forest, with its <strong>92 km of hiking trails, 60 km of cycling tracks<\/strong> and its bridle paths.<\/p>\n<p>Take a walk around the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helloways.com\/randonnees\/au-fil-de-la-riviere-royale-le-perray-en-yvelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>ponds of La Tour and Le Perray<\/strong><\/a> (French website), connected by an aqueduct, and admire the landscapes. This 13.8 km walk takes about <strong>3 hours and 30 minutes<\/strong>. The most courageous may walk all around the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helloways.com\/randonnees\/le-tour-des-etangs-de-rambouillet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>ponds of Rambouillet<\/strong><\/a> (French website) and discover the castle park. This 24 km hike takes about <strong>6 hours<\/strong> to complete.<\/p>\n<p>Cyclists can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rambouillet-tourism.com\/en\/moving-outdoors\/bicycle-rides.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>ride a bike<\/strong><\/a> through the forest. Walk <strong>along the ponds<\/strong> of Hollande, Perray-en-Yvelines and Les Br\u00e9viaires during a <strong>3-hour<\/strong> ride. For a longer hike, you can start at the <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Rambouillet <\/strong>and ride through the forest. Come back by the Drouette valley. This walk will keep you busy for almost <strong>4 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also take part in <strong>guided hikes<\/strong>, get information on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rambouillet-tourisme.fr\/fr\/decouvrir\/la-foret\/randonnees-accompagnees.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>website<\/strong><\/a>. Do not forget to bring a <strong>backpack with the necessary items<\/strong> (water, snacks, warm clothing, etc).<\/p>\n<p>Finally, take a walk in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rambouillet-tourisme.fr\/fr\/decouvrir\/la-foret\/espace-rambouillet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Espace Rambouillet<\/strong><\/a>, along trails (French website). If you are discreet, you may have the chance to catch sight of <strong>deers<\/strong>, <strong>hinds<\/strong> or <strong>boars<\/strong>. You can also discover the <strong>forest of eagles<\/strong>, where you will have the opportunity to discover more than 30 such species.<\/p>\n<p>To visit the Espace Rambouillet, expect to pay about \u20ac15 for an adult ticket in high season, and \u20ac10 in low season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Fontainebleau Forest<\/h2>\n<p><strong>73.8 km from Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1h15 via N104<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11953\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11953\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/foret-fontainebleau.jpg\" alt=\"Fontainebleau forest\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/foret-fontainebleau.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/foret-fontainebleau-475x316.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/foret-fontainebleau-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/boklm\/7046459303\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nicolas Vigier<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC0 1.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fontainebleau-tourisme.com\/en\/the-forest\/the-forest-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>forest of Fontainebleau<\/strong><\/a> has a <strong>22,000 hectares<\/strong> surface and is a <strong>former hunting ground<\/strong> for the kings of France. It is recognized as a <strong>biosphere reserve<\/strong> by UNESCO.<\/p>\n<p>In this forest, there are many activities to perform. Discover an original activity by taking part in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fontainebleau-tourisme.com\/en\/file\/5529329\/promenades-contees-en-foret-de-fontainebleau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>story-telling walk<\/strong><\/a> (starting from \u20ac15) or participate in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fontainebleau-tourisme.com\/en\/file\/5683200\/visite-guidee-speciale-biodiversite-en-foret\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>2h30 biodiversity tour<\/strong><\/a>, starting from \u20ac16. You will discover the geological massif, the plants and the fauna of the Fontainebleau forest. You can also take part in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fontainebleau-tourisme.com\/en\/file\/5293157\/initiation-a-lescalade-de-blocs-en-foret-dimanche-matin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>climbing session<\/strong><\/a> organized by a state instructor, for about \u20ac35 per person.<\/p>\n<p>If you like animals, organize a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fontainebleau-tourisme.com\/en\/file\/5088949\/avonanes-randonnees-au-pas-de-lane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>walk with donkeys<\/strong><\/a>, held in reins. You can choose among six tours, from \u20ac25. Finally, have fun during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fontainebleau-tourisme.com\/en\/file\/749537\/bapteme-en-kart-chiens-de-traineau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>go-kart ride towed by sled dogs<\/strong><\/a>, for 1h30. <strong>Christian Perlwitz, a national champion in 2006, <\/strong>himself will guide you during this activity,.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Bois de Boulogne<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11954\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11954\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parc-bagatelle.jpg\" alt=\"Parc de Bagatelle\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parc-bagatelle.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parc-bagatelle-475x316.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parc-bagatelle-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11954\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parc de Bagatelle &#8211; Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/o_0\/28382546865\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Guilhem Vellut<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Walk in the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.parisinfo.com\/paris-museum-monument\/71494\/Bois-de-Boulogne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Bois de Boulogne<\/strong><\/a> if you do not want to go far from the capital but want to enjoy a <strong>moment in the heart of nature<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In this <strong>former hunting ground<\/strong> with <strong>850 hectares surface<\/strong>, you will find <strong>pedestrian walkways, 28 km of bridle paths <\/strong>and 15 km of cycling routes. You can also enjoy <strong>picnic areas<\/strong>, children\u2019s playgrounds, restaurants, etc. You can also<strong> rent bicycles or small boats<\/strong> to go on the <em>Lac Inf\u00e9rieur<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Within the Bois de Boulogne, you can visit various parks including the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.parisinfo.com\/paris-museum-monument\/71636\/Parc-de-Bagatelle-Jardin-botanique-de-Paris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Parc de Bagatelle<\/strong><\/a>, one of the capital\u2019s <strong>botanical gardens<\/strong>. There, you can admire <strong>artificial waterfalls<\/strong>, caves, bridges and <strong>water mirrors<\/strong>. You can also observe the beautiful <strong>rose garden<\/strong> and its <strong>10,00 roses of 1,200 different species.<\/strong> In summer, you can attend classical music concerts.<\/p>\n<p>You can enter freely from October 1st to March 31st, and the ticket cost \u20ac2.50 from \u00a0April 1st to September 30th.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Boucle de Nemours<\/h2>\n<p><strong>104 km from Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1h50 via N20<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11955\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11955\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/peche.jpg\" alt=\"Fishing\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/peche.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/peche-475x316.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/peche-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11955\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fishing area &#8211; Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/fabcom\/1570213038\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fabcom<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-NC 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In <strong>Nemours<\/strong>, discover the landscapes during <strong>hikes<\/strong> or take part in <strong>sporting activities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are an <strong>athletic person<\/strong>, start your walk from the <strong>Bois du Crot du Loup<\/strong> and walk along the paths of the Nemours national forest. Between <strong>rocky landscapes and sandy sea<\/strong>, you will have the opportunity to discover several loop routes, <strong>from 4 km to 8 km.<\/strong> You will walk for about 2 hours.<\/p>\n<p>If you are <strong>adventurous<\/strong>, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-paysdenemours.fr\/en-gb\/sports-loisirs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>bouldering<\/strong><\/a>, a <strong>climbing discipline<\/strong> that consists of climbing on reliefs <strong>under 5 meters high<\/strong>. Do not forget to equip yourself: <strong>climbing shoes, a chalk bag<\/strong> to absorb your sweat, <strong>a crash pad<\/strong> to soften falls, etc. Be careful though because you can practice this activity freely, without a guide.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, for holders of a fishing permit, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-paysdenemours.fr\/en-gb\/sports-loisirs#LapecheenPaysdeNemours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>fish<\/strong><\/a> in one of the two waterways: <strong>the Loing <\/strong>or <strong>the Essone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Viaduc des Fauvettes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>42.3 km from Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>54 min via Bd P\u00e9riph\u00e9rique<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11956\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11956\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/viaduc-fauvettes.jpg\" alt=\"Viaduc des Fauvettes\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/viaduc-fauvettes.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/viaduc-fauvettes-475x316.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/viaduc-fauvettes-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Viaduc_des_Fauvettes_le_31_juillet_2014_-_19.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lionel Allorge<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the <strong>Viaduc des Fauvettes<\/strong>, organize a hike to discover the wooden landscapes and the viaduct, a <strong>former railway bridge<\/strong>. The 9.2 km loop route takes about <strong>2 hours<\/strong>. The tour is marked out.<\/p>\n<p>The viaduct has been transformed into a climbing site. Therefore you can choose among numerous climbing routes, as the viaduct has 12 arches and 11 pillars of different heights, from 10 to 36 metres. There are more than 100 routes, from 4c &#8211; or HS in Great Britain and 5.7 in the USA &#8211; (beginner and intermediate) to 7a &#8211; 5.11d in the USA &#8211; (advanced).<\/p>\n<p>You can also <strong>practice trail run, <\/strong>a discipline that consists of running along paths. There are signs along the <strong>training route<\/strong> to help you find your way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Milly-la-For\u00eat<\/h2>\n<p><strong>76.6 km from Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1h38 via N20<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11957\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11957\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/milly-la-foret.jpg\" alt=\"Milly-la-for\u00eat\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/milly-la-foret.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/milly-la-foret-475x317.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/milly-la-foret-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Milly_La_For\u00eat-Jardin_des_Simples.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">D Villafruela<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In <strong>Milly-la-For\u00eat<\/strong>, discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnpmai.net\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Conservatoire national des plantes<\/strong><\/a> (National Plants Conservatory) and its <strong>1,500 species<\/strong>. There, you will discover the history of plants, their origins and their daily uses. The visit will last about 1 hour 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>You can also organize <strong>hikes in the forest<\/strong>, alone, or with a guide. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.millylaforet-tourisme.com\/fr\/fiche\/5757043\/cedric-guide-randonnees-en-foret\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>C\u00e9dric Guide<\/strong><\/a> will help you discover the forest during <strong>4-hour orienteering<\/strong>. If you have more time you can also organize hikes on a weekend. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.millylaforet-tourisme.com\/en\/file\/5725214\/the-big-island-yoga-escalade-bien-etre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>The Big Island<\/strong><\/a> will make you discover <strong>climbing in the forest<\/strong>, from \u20ac50 for 2 hours and 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you can also have fun in the heart of nature in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.millylaforet-tourisme.com\/fr\/fiche\/785779\/atout-branches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Atout Branches<\/strong><\/a><strong> adventure park<\/strong>. You will enjoy <strong>10 different routes, up to 18 meters high<\/strong>, from \u20ac21 for an adult ticket.<\/p>\n<p><em>All links lead to French websites <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Nature Reserve<\/h2>\n<p><strong>34.2 km from Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>53 min via A13<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11958\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11958\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/reserve-saint-quentin-yvelines.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Nature Reserve \" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/reserve-saint-quentin-yvelines.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/reserve-saint-quentin-yvelines-475x316.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/reserve-saint-quentin-yvelines-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11958\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Nature Reserve &#8211; Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:R\u00e9serve_naturelle_nationale_de_Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines_le_4_mai_2016_-_41.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lionel Allorge<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/saint-quentin-en-yvelines.iledeloisirs.fr\/reserve-naturelle-nationale\/presentation-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Saint-Quentin-en-Yveline Nature Reserve<\/strong><\/a> and observe <strong>260 bird species.<\/strong> To discover this migratory area, <strong>activities<\/strong> are organized all year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remember to book<\/strong>, you cannot visit the reserve on your own.<\/p>\n<p>Have fun at the <a href=\"https:\/\/saint-quentin-en-yvelines.iledeloisirs.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>leisure island<\/strong><\/a> in a green area. You can <strong>walk around the lake<\/strong> on 8.4 km. Go along the <strong>National Nature Reserve<\/strong> and discover <strong>70 hectares of fields<\/strong>. You can go for a ride on a <a href=\"https:\/\/saint-quentin-en-yvelines.iledeloisirs.fr\/segwaytm\/presentation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>segway<\/strong><\/a>, starting from \u20ac29, <a href=\"https:\/\/saint-quentin-en-yvelines.iledeloisirs.fr\/velos-et-rosalies\/presentation-abc-velos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>or on a bike or Rosalie<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also try <a href=\"http:\/\/saint-quentin-en-yvelines.iledeloisirs.fr\/centre-de-voile\/location-de-materiel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>water activities<\/strong><\/a> such as <strong>canoeing<\/strong>, <strong>kayaking<\/strong> and <strong>windsurfing<\/strong> on your own.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you can also experiment with activities such as <strong>mini-golf<\/strong>, golf or <strong>tree climbing<\/strong> on the leisure island.<\/p>\n<p>You can also organize a <strong>barbecue<\/strong> or a picnic, or even eat in one of the two restaurants in the park: the <a href=\"http:\/\/saint-quentin-en-yvelines.iledeloisirs.fr\/restaurant-du-golf\/presentation-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Golf restaurant<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/saint-quentin-en-yvelines.iledeloisirs.fr\/restaurant-les-alizes-restauration-traiteur\/les-alizes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Les Aliz\u00e9s restaurant<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>All links lead to French websites <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Vexin Nature Park<\/h2>\n<p><strong>60.9 km from Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1h25 min via A15<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11959\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11959\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vol-planeur.jpg\" alt=\"Gliding\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vol-planeur.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vol-planeur-475x316.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/vol-planeur-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gliding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the Vexin you will have the opportunity to practice many <strong>sporting activities: hiking, horse riding<\/strong>, cycling or even <strong>water and aerial activities. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Organize a hike on the long-distance paths (GR 1, GR 2, etc), from 4 to 24 km. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helloways.com\/randonnees\/la-seine-vue-de-haut-hardricourt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Discover the banks of the Seine<\/strong><\/a> in the heart of the Vexin during a 2-hour walk. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helloways.com\/randonnees\/ville-nouvelle-et-loisirs-champetres-cergy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Stroll along with the gardens<\/strong><\/a> on a 5-hour walk. You can also go horse riding. Choose from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnr-vexin-francais.fr\/fr\/decouverte-du-territoire\/activites-touristiques\/activites-equestres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>many structures available<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Navigate the river in a canoe. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnr-vexin-francais.fr\/fr\/carte-des-activites-touristiques\/bdd\/activite\/353\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>CanoEpte<\/strong><\/a> offers several routes depending on your level: 1h30 for the beginners, 2h for the intermediate or 3h40 for the experienced.<\/p>\n<p>Try out <strong>aeronautical activities<\/strong> with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnr-vexin-francais.fr\/fr\/carte-des-activites-touristiques\/bdd\/activite\/217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Ch\u00e9rence aerodrome<\/strong><\/a>. You will have the opportunity to practice gliding or <strong>glider flight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>All links lead to French websites <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Malowe Nature Farm<\/h2>\n<p><strong>87.6 km from Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1h21 via N12<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chevres.jpg\" alt=\"Malowe Farm\" width=\"620\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chevres.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chevres-475x329.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chevres-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Go and discover the <strong>Malowe Nature<\/strong> Farm, which produces fruits and vegetables using <strong>permaculture<\/strong> principles. <strong>Educational tours<\/strong> are organized occasionally, so look for information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malowenature.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>website<\/strong><\/a>. You will also have the opportunity to discover their <strong>local product sales.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can also visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malowenature.com\/miniferme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>mini-farm<\/strong><\/a> and discover the animals in semi-freedom: sheep, goats, ponies, rabbits, etc. You can also observe the farm\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malowenature.com\/potager-bio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>vegetable garden<\/strong><\/a> during an educational visit.<\/p>\n<p>Have fun fishing in their <strong>3 ponds<\/strong> dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malowenature.com\/peche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>fishing without a license<\/strong><\/a>. You will have the chance to fish <strong>rainbow trouts<\/strong> or <strong>yellow gold trouts.<\/strong> You can buy or rent equipment from the shop. Beginners can also take advantage of an<strong> initiation lesson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>All links lead to French websites <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Lilac Park<\/h2>\n<p><strong>12 km from Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>34 min via D7<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11961\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11961 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parc-des-lilas-2.jpg\" alt=\"Lilac park\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parc-des-lilas-2.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parc-des-lilas-2-475x356.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parc-des-lilas-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lilac Park &#8211; Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Parc_Lilas_-_Vitry-sur-Seine_(FR94)_-_2021-03-12_-_4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chabe01<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Take a walk in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valdemarne.fr\/vivre-en-val-de-marne\/nature-et-sport\/le-parc-des-lilas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Lilac Park<\/strong><\/a> to reconnect with nature.<\/p>\n<p>In this park, you will have the chance to organize <strong>discovery walks<\/strong>, admire flowers, \u00a0and participate in <strong>workshops on pruning fruit trees<\/strong> or <strong>shearing sheep<\/strong>. You can also enjoy picnic areas.<\/p>\n<p>You can see the <strong>plant collections<\/strong>, including the <strong>lilac collection that gathers more than 700 botanical varieties.<\/strong> The rose collection has 500 varieties and the apple and pear collection has 280 varieties.<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to download the free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valdemarne.fr\/vivre-en-val-de-marne\/informations\/decouvrez-la-faune-et-la-flore-du-parc-des-lilas-avec-ecobalade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>EcoBalade<\/strong><\/a> nature application to walk along the park\u2019s 4 km of paths.<\/p>\n<p><em>All links lead to French websites <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Ranch de Saint-prix<\/h2>\n<p><strong>38.7 km from Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1h via Bd P\u00e9riph\u00e9rique<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11962\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11962\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/foret-montmorency.jpg\" alt=\"Montmorency Forest\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/foret-montmorency.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/foret-montmorency-475x356.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/foret-montmorency-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11962\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parc des Lilas &#8211; Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Foret-de-montmorency.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chabe01<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you want to enjoy horses in a natural setting, go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ranchdesaintprix.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Saint-Prix Ranch<\/strong><\/a>. This <strong>Wild West<\/strong> ranch offers several activities.<\/p>\n<p>You will have the opportunity to participate in <strong>rides<\/strong> and <strong>walks<\/strong> all year long. You can also experience <strong>horse therapy<\/strong> which will make you see the horse as a partner and ally.<\/p>\n<p>About twenty minutes from the ranch, you can organize a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valdoise-tourisme.com\/les-incontournables\/balades-en-pleine-nature-la-foret-de-montmorency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>hike in the Montmorency forest<\/strong><\/a>, either on foot or by bike. <strong>On foot<\/strong>, take a <strong>long-distance path<\/strong>, such as the GR1 or the GR du Pays. <strong>By bike<\/strong>, take the <strong>Montsoult circuit, a walk in the forest of Montmorency and Isle Adam<\/strong> to discover the forest.<\/p>\n<p>You can also see the <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de la Chasse<\/strong>, which is closed to visitors.<\/p>\n<p><em>All links lead to French websites <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Sherwood Park<\/h2>\n<p><strong>56.9 km from Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1h15 via Boulevard P\u00e9riph\u00e9rique<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11963\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11963\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11963\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tyrolienne-2.jpg\" alt=\"Zip Line\" width=\"620\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tyrolienne-2.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tyrolienne-2-475x316.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tyrolienne-2-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zip line &#8211; Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/cevennes-tourisme\/9725710378\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Modestine L&#8217;\u00e2nesse des C\u00e9vennes<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-NC-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodparc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Sherwood Park<\/strong><\/a>, a recreational park, you can <strong>have fun in the middle of nature<\/strong> with several activities.<\/p>\n<p>The park offers more than <strong>450<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodparc.com\/activites\/accrobranche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>tree climbing workshops<\/strong><\/a>, from 1 to 20 meters high, and more than <strong>2,000 meters of zip lines<\/strong>. Launch yourself on the <strong>longest zip line in \u00cele de France<\/strong>, of 260 meters in length, you can reach up to 60 km\/h. You can also try the <strong>zip line with turns<\/strong>, starting from 16 years old, where you will be shaken by speed bumps and 180\u00b0 turns over a 250 m route.<\/p>\n<p>Take part in <strong>shooting activities <\/strong>such as archery and <strong>crossbow<\/strong>. Have fun in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodparc.com\/activites\/labyrinthe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>giant labyrinth<\/strong><\/a>, which covers almost one hectare.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you can discover the landscapes on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodparc.com\/activites\/trottinette-electrique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>hikes<\/strong><\/a> in the <strong>1,000 hectares of the Carnelles forest<\/strong>. Have fun with the <strong>ATV electric scooters<\/strong> during a 1h30 ride. Do not forget to wear trousers and closed shoes.<\/p>\n<p>Several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodparc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/docs\/tarifs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>packs<\/strong><\/a> are available, including the <strong>Sherwood Pack <\/strong>for <strong>\u20ac28 per adult <\/strong>with the following activities: unlimited tree climbing for the day, quick jump and giant zip line. You can also choose the <strong>Hike Scooter Pack starting from \u20ac30: this includes <\/strong>scooter, robin\u2019s village, giant labyrinth, riddles course.<\/p>\n<p><em>All links lead to French websites <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Giverny<\/h2>\n<p><strong>94.2 km from Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1h30 via A15<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11964\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11964\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/clos-normand.jpg\" alt=\"Clos Normand\" width=\"620\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/clos-normand.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/clos-normand-475x316.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/clos-normand-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Metal arches of the Clos Normand &#8211; Claude Monet&#8217;s residence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Discover Giverny and the <a href=\"https:\/\/fondation-monet.com\/en\/giverny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>home of the famous painter Claude Monet<\/strong><\/a>. You will <strong>see a different scenery<\/strong> for a day.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the <strong>Clos Normand<\/strong>, located at the front of the house, famous for its metal arches covered with climbing roses. Look at the <strong>Water Garden<\/strong> behind the house. There, you will see a <strong>Japanese bridge<\/strong> and the famous <strong>white water lilies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also visit the surroundings of Giverny and discover the <strong>Epte valley<\/strong>. Leave Giverny and reach <strong>Gisors and its fortified castle on foot or by bike<\/strong>. Be careful though, during this <strong>28 km walk<\/strong>, you will face several slopes.<\/p>\n<p>This walk is the opportunity to discover beautiful landscapes that were a <strong>source of inspiration<\/strong> for many <strong>impressionist painters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also walk along the <strong>banks of the Seine<\/strong>. Take the opportunity to go <strong>canoeing<\/strong>, for example. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.randoepte.fr\/activites\/canoe-kayak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>RandoEpte<\/strong><\/a> (French website) offers several routes, <strong>between 1h30 and 6h<\/strong>, including the St Clair route of about 2h, or the Dangy route of about 5h. Enjoy it starting from \u20ac22 without an instructor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Chantilly<\/h2>\n<p><strong>59.8 km from Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1h25 via Bd P\u00e9riph\u00e9rique<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11965\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11965\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chateau-chantilly.jpg\" alt=\"Ch\u00e2teau de Chantilly\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chateau-chantilly.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chateau-chantilly-475x316.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/chateau-chantilly-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ch\u00e2teau de Chantilly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you like horses, go to <strong>Chantilly<\/strong>, a princely town and horse capital.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the Chantilly forest with a <strong>several hundred hectares surface <\/strong>on horseback. Take a ride for 1h, 2h, 3h or a day, starting <a href=\"http:\/\/www.acheval-enpromenade.fr\/balades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>from \u20ac28<\/strong><\/a> with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.acheval-enpromenade.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Ecuries de Java<\/strong><\/a> club (French websites). In groups, you can privatize the ride starting from 5 people. All riders are accepted, from beginners to experienced horse riders.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to wear <strong>trousers<\/strong> and <strong>boots<\/strong> or tennis shoes. During your ride, you may see <strong>deers<\/strong>, <strong>stags<\/strong> or <strong>boars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also organize a walk along the <strong>hiking paths<\/strong>. You can choose among several routes: a route <strong>along the canals<\/strong> of about 1h or a route<strong> around the racecourse<\/strong> of about 1h30.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/domainedechantilly.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Chantilly<\/strong><\/a> and its French gardens. You can have fun in a 4,000m2 plant maze or a small park with wallabies. <a href=\"https:\/\/domainedechantilly.com\/en\/activities-in-the-gardens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Several activities<\/strong><\/a> are offered to discover the park, such as a <strong>scooter ride<\/strong> or a <strong>bike ride<\/strong>, starting from \u20ac19. You can also <strong>take a trip on an electric boat or pedal boat<\/strong>, starting from \u20ac15.<\/p>\n<p><em>All links lead to French websites <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Thoiry Zoo<\/h2>\n<p><strong>54.4 km from Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1h via N12<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11966\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11966\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/zoo-thoiry-safari.jpg\" alt=\"Thoiry zoo\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/zoo-thoiry-safari.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/zoo-thoiry-safari-475x356.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/zoo-thoiry-safari-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11966\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thoiry Zoo Safari &#8211; Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/eng2605\/49906849302\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Enguerran Fouchet<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-NC-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you want to go on a nature getaway near Paris, do not hesitate to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thoiry.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Thoiry Zoo<\/strong><\/a>. Discover more than <strong>750 animals<\/strong> in various enclosures.<\/p>\n<p>Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thoiry.net\/tunnel-de-verre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>glass tunnel<\/strong><\/a> and come face-to-face with <strong>lions<\/strong>, <strong>tigers<\/strong>, as well as hyenas. Walk on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thoiry.net\/lemurtrek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>bridges linking the 3 islands<\/strong><\/a> to observe the <strong>lemurs<\/strong>. Admire the birds in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thoiry.net\/voliere-australienne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Australian aviary<\/strong><\/a>: <strong>budgerigars<\/strong>, galahs and <strong>rainbow lorikeets.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this zoo, you will have the opportunity to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thoiry.net\/vivez-un-safari-grandeur-nature\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>take part in an 8 km safari<\/strong><\/a> and discover the <strong>animals of the reserve: zebras, rhinoceroses, giraffes<\/strong>, ostriches, <strong>elephants<\/strong>, etc. In a <strong>bush truck<\/strong> or your <strong>own vehicle<\/strong>, discover the savannah animals for one hour.<\/p>\n<p>Before leaving the zoo, you can also explore the <strong>Thoiry castle and its gardens. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Finally, do not hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thoiry.net\/animations-et-evenements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>book activities<\/strong><\/a> to spend a special moment with the animals and the caretakers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rambouillet Forest 61 km from Paris 1h15 via N10 The national forest of Rambouillet has a 14,000 hectares surface. 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