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Chartres, Eure-et-Loire, Centre

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Chartres, located in Eure-et-Loir, is a true gem of the Centre-Val de Loire region. Renowned for its majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Chartres captivates with its Gothic architecture and exceptional stained-glass windows. Strolling through the cobblestone streets of the historic center, you'll discover charming half-timbered houses and picturesque gardens. The medieval ...See more

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Aventure Floréval Park
55 km

Aventure Floréval Park

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.

Route départementale 97 Domaine de Morionville 91680 Bruyères-le-Châtel
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Toile de Jouy Museum
61 km

Toile de Jouy Museum

Located in the charming Château de l’Églantine in Jouy-en-Josas, the Musée de la Toile de Jouy brings to life the legacy of the famous Jouy Manufacture, founded in 1760 by Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf, a visionary entrepreneur and printer. Created in 1977 in the very town where Toile de Jouy was born, the museum celebrates this emblem of French textiles — a painted or printed cotton fabric, also known as *indienne* — while carrying forward the values of its creator: entrepreneurship, humanism, and openness to the world. Since 1991, the museum has been housed in the Château de l’Églantine, bearing witness to the quality and expertise of the Oberkampf manufactory, active from 1760 to 1848. Its collections bring together nearly 10,000 pieces from the 18th century to today: painted and printed fabrics, sample books, drawings, gouaches, paintings, costumes, furniture, bed linens, as well as various tools and mechanisms linked to printing techniques. The production of Jouy-en-Josas is represented, alongside other French centers (Normandy, Alsace, Provence) and foreign ones (Great Britain, Italy). In 2022, the Musée de la Toile de Jouy inaugurated its new historical exhibition spaces dedicated to the 18th and 19th centuries. This immersive journey into the Oberkampf manufactory (1760–1843) and its 30,000 printed motifs invites visitors to step into interiors inspired by the Oberkampf family — a bedroom, a study, and a music room — and discover how printed textiles were used in furnishings. To complement the visit, an interactive digital installation familiarizes visitors with this remarkable textile heritage. The permanent collections highlight the history, printing techniques, and use of Toile de Jouy in both clothing and interior decoration. With the support of the Friends of the Musée de la Toile de Jouy, the museum regularly acquires new pieces — textiles, objects, costumes — from both the time of Oberkampf and contemporary creators. Many artists, publishers, and designers draw inspiration from Toile de Jouy to create their collections, contributing to the influence of this heritage. The permanent exhibition showcases the incredible creativity of the era’s designers through floral, geometric, and figurative motifs, while also presenting the evolution of printing techniques: wooden blocks, copperplates, and copper rollers. Reconstructions featuring pieces from the French National Furniture Collection evoke Oberkampf’s private world as a true visionary. ### Special Offer 🎟️ Enjoy **15% off all tickets** with the *Pass Malin*! Download your discount voucher now at **passmalin.fr** and present it at the museum reception.

Château de l'Églantine 78350 Jouy-en-Josas
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Investigation in Jouy – Family treasure hunt
61 km

Investigation in Jouy – Family treasure hunt

A mystery to solve in the heart of Jouy fabrics! A mystery to solve in the heart of Jouy fabrics! Set off on an adventure with your family with a game bag: puzzles, challenges and laughter await you as you search for the precious green dye stolen from the factory! Looking for a fun and unusual activity to do with your family? Set off together in pursuit of a mysterious thief who has stolen... the precious green dye from the famous Jouy fabrics! Your mission: explore the centre of Jouy-en-Josas on a trail featuring seven stages combining puzzles, observation games, physical challenges (such as a hopscotch race!) and creative activities. Designed especially for families, this adventure game will delight young and old alike! No need for a phone, screen or app: the game is 100% offline, for a real moment of family bonding! At the end of the trail, a surprise awaits the young adventurers: they make a small gift for Napoleon I and receive the Legion of Honour... well deserved! 100% offline game: no screen or app required ♿ Accessibility: some stages or games are not accessible to wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility Please note: the date selected when booking is for information purposes only. You can collect your game bag on the date of your choice, depending on the opening hours of the collection points. Where can I collect my game bag? Go to one of our Tourist Offices with your booking confirmation to collect your game bag: Jouy-en-Josas Tourist Office 31 avenue Jean Jaurès - 78350 Jouy-en-Josas Closed on Mondays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December ⚠️ Opening hours subject to change – Jouy-en-Josas Tourist Office: please refer to the timetable above. Versailles Tourist Office 1 Place du Maréchal Lyautey - 78000 Versailles Open Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December

31 avenue Jean Jaurès 78350 Jouy-en-Josas
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Le Donjon de Houdan
39 km

Le Donjon de Houdan

The Donjon de Houdan is a 12th-century tower commissioned by the Counts of Montfort. This historic monument is also a cultural venue, offering exhibitions, concerts... The Tower (commonly known as ‘Le Donjon’), built in the 12th century under the reign of the Counts of Montfort, and listed as a Historic Monument since 1889, was designed to watch out for enemies and defend the territory. But in reality, its main role was to act as a deterrent, as it was reputed to be impregnable. Built on the site of an ancient Merovingian necropolis, it originally consisted of an enclosure and a master tower. The enclosure, which has now disappeared, was fitted with a circular turret to defend the gateway. The access door -via a drawbridge-, initially situated 4 metres above ground level and then raised to 6 metres in the 15th century, was the only access to the large room on the 1st floor reserved for the military chief. Sometimes associated with the Duchy of Brittany and sometimes with the crown of France, Le Donjon was given by Louis XIV, with the county of Montfort, to the Duke of Luynes. The latter sold it in 1800 to an innkeeper from Houdan, citizen Leroy. Successively owned by various familie, the place was bequeathed by the latter to the town of Houdan in 1903. It presents traces of its history through its numerous graffiti, some dating from the 17th century. Used as a reserve, then as a prison and later a water tower, it underwent a certain number of changes in order to adapt to its new functions. The water tower, whose first metal tank was installed in 1880, was functional until the 1950s. In 1952, a new, more solid concrete tank was built. The tank is still present to this day, as well as part of the concrete uprights used to support it. Le Donjon consists of a tower 15 m in diameter and 25 m high, flanked by 4 turrets of the same height located at the four cardinal points. MONUMENTAL WORKS Like any historical monument requiring renovation, the work on the dungeon was difficult and complicated due to the historical, architectural aspect and the planning constraints of the monument. No less than 3 and a half years of work were necessary to allow the site to regain a second lease of life and to be able to welcome the many visitors, curious to discover or rediscover this flagship monument of the Houdan landscape. From now on, young and old will be able to explore the dungeon from bottom to top!

1 place de la Tour 78550 Houdan
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Chambre d'hôtes Le Motéline
40 km

Chambre d'hôtes Le Motéline

This charming village in the heart of the royal valley of the Eure offers you a privileged location in a region rich in history punctuated by superb places such as the castles of Anet, Maintenon or the Royal Chapel of Dreux. Catherine welcomes you to her pretty walled property, in a charming outbuilding with traditional architecture. This is reserved for you with the living room where you will be served breakfast and table d'hôtes and upstairs your elegant and spacious bright bedroom, with a view of the garden. Very comfortable, with a top king size bed, you will spend restful nights there. The atmosphere is warm, the decor chic and sober, and the whole designed for your well-being. On the taste buds side, Catherine is a cordon bleu and takes pleasure in concocting delicious little dishes and a breakfast based on good homemade products: jams, brioche, cakes, and even eggs! A memorable relaxing and gastronomic experience. The bright and light room is located on the upper floor of the outbuilding, with air conditioning: large double bed 180x200, desk, armchairs for relaxation. Beautiful private bathroom with toilet, large walk-in shower, vanity unit and heated towel rail. On the ground floor, the living room with dining room and lounge (TV) which you can enjoy, for a coffee or tea. Table d'hôtes on reservation, with good traditional or vegetarian recipes. You can walk to the family orchard, 400 meters away, with the chickens who offer their good eggs.

15 rue de l'Eglise 27710 SAINT-GEORGES-MOTEL
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Gîte La Maison Oiseaux
41 km

Gîte La Maison Oiseaux

La Boissière, an outstanding property in this pretty little Normandy area, is home to the beautiful and unusual Maison Oiseaux. This dependence full of charm offers you a stay out of time, where young and old will be filled : really warm atmosphere between the spirit country house, the beautiful furniture and old objects, the decoration at once sober and playful, the extraordinary collections from Philippe, the very current comfort, the quality and the sense of the detail, the trademark of house, and the sense of the reception of Kate. As far as leisure is concerned, it's impossible to get bored between the tour of the park, the visit to the backyard, a game of tennis or a dip in the swimming-pool (open from may to september), library and games inside. Entrance to the floor by a staircase (half floor) on the beautiful and friendly kitchen dining room, with wood stove, which gives on the other side, park side, on an smart terrace which in season will be a real plus of the house. On the upper floor, you access to the living room, with its sitting area (2 single beds 90X180) and 2 bedrooms : the first one (bed 180x200) is spacious and bright with relaxation area and bathroom with toilet, the other (double bed), with sloping ceilings, is smaller, nevertheless warm and playful. Very nice bathroom with large shower and bath, the toilets are detached. Attached to the house of Kate and Philippe, with access to the entire park.

28 rue principale 27320 SAINT-GERMAIN-SUR-AVRE
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