Overview

Outside Paris: Haute Vallée de Chevreuse: Overview

Just an hour southwest of Paris is one of the more bucolic regional parks in Ile-de-France, the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse. One of the best-kept secrets of Parisian weekenders, this rural countryside features vast forests full of wildlife and cycling trails, with picturesque villages, historic châteaux, and rustic farms selling fresh regional products. Nearby is the elegant town of Rambouillet, with its presidential château, historic royal forest and wildlife preserve. With fewer foreign visitors than Fontainebleau, this peaceful region steeped in history is the perfect place to combine cultural sightseeing with outdoor adventure.

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