Top 5 activities and visits to do in Yvelines
The Yvelines are full of cultural and natural treasures. Whether you love old stones or are more into outdoor activities, you will find what you are looking for. Here are the top 5 things to do (and not to miss) during your stay.
Admire the Grand Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the magnificent 800-hectare gardens designed by Le Nôtre.
The zoo is about thirty minutes from the Best Western Amarys hotel in Rambouillet. Do you dream of experiencing a real safari? Let's go for 8 kilometers of adventure!
By car or bush truck, you can observe the wild animals - lions, giraffes, rhinoceroses, etc. - of the reserve. Before going for a walk in the park to the land of the gorillas.
This former royal and presidential residence is surrounded by a vast park. After having explored its rooms full of history, recharge your batteries in its forest once famous for its hunting.
Don't miss the queen's dairy, a gift from Louis XIV to Marie-Antoinette, the romantic English garden and its shell cottage.
Head to Chatou in the footsteps of the Impressionist painters: Renoir, Monet, Courbet... There's no doubt that you will be inspired by this bucolic setting, like them.
Stroll along the water's edge, to the hamlet of Fournaise or go and discover the museum of the same name, dedicated to the Impressionists.
France Miniature is a unique amusement park to say the least! Visit 117 French monuments in less than 24 hours, on a reduced scale.
An ideal outing for the whole family: attractions, adventures to enjoy as a family, the largest miniature park in Europe has some great surprises in store for you!
Extend the day by setting foot under La Table de Baptiste, the restaurant at the Best Western Amarys in Rambouillet.
The Yvelines, land of history and adventure
The Palace of Versailles: in the footsteps of the Sun King
The Palace of Versailles is without a doubt the most famous castle in France. This emblematic place of the splendor of Louis XIV needs no introduction.Admire the Grand Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and the magnificent 800-hectare gardens designed by Le Nôtre.
Thoiry Zoo: a unique safari
The zoo is about thirty minutes from the Best Western Amarys hotel in Rambouillet. Do you dream of experiencing a real safari? Let's go for 8 kilometers of adventure!By car or bush truck, you can observe the wild animals - lions, giraffes, rhinoceroses, etc. - of the reserve. Before going for a walk in the park to the land of the gorillas.
The Château de Rambouillet: between city and forest
This former royal and presidential residence is surrounded by a vast park. After having explored its rooms full of history, recharge your batteries in its forest once famous for its hunting.Don't miss the queen's dairy, a gift from Louis XIV to Marie-Antoinette, the romantic English garden and its shell cottage.
The Impressionists' Island: a haven of peace
Head to Chatou in the footsteps of the Impressionist painters: Renoir, Monet, Courbet... There's no doubt that you will be inspired by this bucolic setting, like them.Stroll along the water's edge, to the hamlet of Fournaise or go and discover the museum of the same name, dedicated to the Impressionists.
France Miniature: a tour of France in 1 day
France Miniature is a unique amusement park to say the least! Visit 117 French monuments in less than 24 hours, on a reduced scale.An ideal outing for the whole family: attractions, adventures to enjoy as a family, the largest miniature park in Europe has some great surprises in store for you!
Extend the day by setting foot under La Table de Baptiste, the restaurant at the Best Western Amarys in Rambouillet.
