Les Hesperides: explore Etrechy, Essonne’s nature and history

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...).

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.

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.

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 !

Discovery and initiation to land yachting on the former air base 217 tracks. Introductions to land yachting, supervised on marked, secured and adapted circuits, are set up on the tracks by state-certified instructors. The driving begins after a few minutes of explanation and material preparation. The instructor makes the course evolve according to the progress made by the drivers, their wishes, the weather, the ground configuration, etc. Regularly during the session, the monitor intervenes collectively and individually to advance the practitioners. Sometimes, when the weather and the practitioners skills allow it, rides in land yacht on the site can be organized. The participants have at their disposal a single-seater land yacht for two (or one each according to the chosen formula) and a helmet complying with regulatory requirements. The yachts are adjusted to the size of the driver. Recommended clothing: closed shoes required, outdoor clothing adapted to the weather of the day, glasses (sun glasses or safety glasses for example). The exact place of appointment is communicated by email during registration.

Climbing room 100% Fun! Come to HAPIK and discover the joy of verticality and height for both children and adults. Climb in the heart of a jungle of colorful and multiform climbing walls, in a friendly atmosphere for an original experience! Hapik is: - Many challenges that encourage children to surpass themselves - Thrills to share in a playful and colorful atmosphere - Accessible to all ages (from 4 years) - Total security guaranteed by a CE certified self-belaying system, which allows the practice of the activity autonomously In an indoor complex of 500m², Hapik offers many benefits such as climbing courses, birthdays or even climbing sessions independently. The self-belaying system makes climbing accessible to all and safe (15kg to 150kg). Arrive 15 minutes before your meeting for the briefing and to put on the harnesses. No specific equipment required, sportswear and basketball are preferable. With its snack area HAPIK can also supply the climbers as chaperones.

Remarkably preserved, the castle of Saint-Jean de Beauregard kept intact all the charm and elegance of its 17th century classic environment. Nestled in a haven of peace and greenery, the powerful and sober mass of the castle, with its seven courtyards, its park and its French garden, is part of an almost perfect square in which harmoniously integrate chapel, common, stables, kitchen garden, dovecote, orangery, drinking trough, ice-house, moat ... all the essentials for everyday life in the 17th century.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

12th-century church of Saint Hilaire

Remarkably preserved, the castle of Saint-Jean de Beauregard kept intact all the charm and elegance of its 17th century classic environment. Nestled in a haven of peace and greenery, the powerful and sober mass of the castle, with its seven courtyards, its park and its French garden, is part of an almost perfect square in which harmoniously integrate chapel, common, stables, kitchen garden, dovecote, orangery, drinking trough, ice-house, moat ... all the essentials for everyday life in the 17th century.

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!

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 Mill of Dannemois' restaurant In the sumptuous setting of the former residence of Claude François, the restaurant of the Mill of Dannemois offers different formulas for your lunches. A la carte or in the formula, take the time to discover the flavors of the chef, on the terrace or in the dining room We invite you to contact us by phone to book your table when you come to the mill. Booking requested at +33 (0)1 64 98 45 54

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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 !

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 and TRAM T12, 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.

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 )

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.