Discover Guerny, Eure, Haute-Normandie

A special place, assembling a collection of objects associated with the famous French composer in the house where he was born: Claude Debussy's birthplace is located in the historic quarter of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. It was in this 17-century house in the town that Claude Debussy was born, on 22 August 1862, and spent his early childhood. His father ran a china shop on the ground floor. After the composer's death in 1918, it soon became the main gathering place of his many admirers. Once inside, you will discover a wonderful little inner courtyard, where a splendid wooden staircase will lead you up to the museum. The museum, officially recognised as a 'Maison des illustres' ('Houses of the Famous'), displays objects and photographs that help provide a better understanding of the composer's creative process. In fact, Debussy liked to surround himself with objects from different places and artistic movements, which influenced his music. For example, a Japanese lacquered panel, which came from his Parisian mansion, depicting two fish swimming under a willow, musically metamorphosed into 'Poissons d'or', a piano piece (1907). A small museum but a grand tribute to one of France's greatest composers!

Located in the heart of Impressionist country, close to Paris, Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Versailles, the serviced apartments of Residhome Carrières La Défense benefit from an outstanding location. The residential hotel is close to the picturesque town centre, restaurants and shops. It is within easy reach of Paris and the business district of La Défense, with fast access to RER A and Transilien rail services. Carrières-sur-Seine is a town with a country feel. For nearly two centuries it has been the charming green backdrop to pleasant walks, with its Parc de la Mairie (a classified "monument historique" site), washhouse, tithe warehouse, troglodyte houses, windmill, etc. Other sites and features in the area include: the Château de Versailles, the Château de Monte Cristo, a ride aboard the Dénicheur, the Impressionist cruise, the Serre aux Papillons (butterfly farm), the Parc Zoologique de Thoiry, and the Club Hippique de la Jonction at Saint-Germain-en-Laye (riding stables - hacking in the national forest), the Golf de l'Ile Fleurie, etc.

This little gem awaits you on the Ile des Impressionnistes in Chatou : visit the workshops of the Sequana association ! In addition to the visit of the worshop, short cruises aboard the electric-powered boat "Chloé" are possible in spring and summer. Sequana restores and sometimes buids replicas of the boats used during the boating era: yoles, 'périssoires' (a type of dinghy), canoes and sailing boats. The association also does historical research and takes part in various nautical events and festivals. In Spring and Summer, Chloé, an electric boat, accepts 9 passengers in addition to the pilot and the sailor for a guided tour on the Seine. In times of Covid, cruises are limited to 6 people or 9 if they belong to the same family.

The Fournaise museum proposes a meeting with the artist during a show, punctuated by digital animations and videos, in the middle of the atmosphere recreated by the sets of theaters. of the museum. One hundred years after his death, Renoir is back in Chatou hologram! Familiarly, he tells us about his vision of painting, the harsh criticisms of his contemporaries, his workshop secrets, his loves, his relatives ... and the fertile inspiration drawn from the banks of the Seine. At the time of the first scandals, Durand-Ruel and some amateurs give him a decisive support by buying him paintings. Alphonse Fournaise is one of the first! He ordered his portrait and that of his daughter for 200 francs. For more than ten years, Renoir made frequent stays at home and around Chatou where he painted about thirty paintings. Aged nearly forty, he began the ambitious Breakfast of the Boaters. This painting, painted on the balcony of the Maison Fournaise, is the result of long research. The painter feels then that he has arrived "at the end of impressionism". This great admirer of the masters of the Italian Renaissance dreams of making this work a bridge between Veronese, Raphael and the modern life of his century. Retained at the Fournaise by his painting in 1880, he wrote to Monsieur de Bellio: "You will not regret your trip. It is the most beautiful place around Paris. " To complete your experience in the footsteps of Renoir, go back in time on the Fournaise hamlet thanks to the virtual reality helmets, wander among the characters of the Breakfast of the boaters with the tactile tablets or create your own work according to the master in painting Virtual. In this unprecedented show, technology offers an innovative, fun and surprising approach to an immersive journey in the heart of the painter's Impressionist years in Chatou. - Departures of visits every 30 minutes. Come 15 to 20 minutes in advance. - Duration of the show: about 60 minutes

In 1228, Saint Louis and his mother Blanche de Castille established the Abbey of Royaumont, today still the largest Cistercian abbey of Ile-de-France. Listed as a historical monument, the abbey has one of the most beautiful examples of Gothic refectory in France. The 7 hectares park, crossed by canals, is labelled "Remarkable garden" by the French Minister of Culture. It has conserved some of its medieval features and today has three gardens: an experimental vegetable garden, opened in 2014, a medieval inspiration garden, and the garden of the monastery transformed into a ravishing French garden in 1912. The abbey is open every day, from 10 am to 6 pm (5:30 pm between November and March). Royaumont Abbey also offers guided visits, heritage and garden activities for children and families every Sunday throughout the year, and holds a music and dance Festival every year in September and October. In 1228, Saint Louis and his mother Blanche de Castille established the Abbey of Royaumont, today still the largest Cistercian abbey of Ile-de-France. Listed as a historical monument, the abbey has one of the most beautiful examples of Gothic refectory in France. The 7 hectares park, crossed by canals, is labelled "Remarkable garden" by the French Minister of Culture. It has conserved some of its medieval features and today has three gardens: an experimental vegetable garden, opened in 2014, a medieval inspiration garden, and the garden of the monastery transformed into a ravishing French garden in 1912. The abbey is open every day, from 10 am to 6 pm (5:30 pm between November and March). Royaumont Abbey also offers guided visits, heritage and garden activities for children and families every Sunday throughout the year, and holds a music and dance Festival every year in September and October.

Come and spend a day among France's biggest monuments, all in one park! It's bound to appeal to both young and old! Prepare to explore France and its biggest landmarks in just a few hours by visiting the France Miniature park. Set off on a trip through France and discover 117 monuments reproduced at 1:30 scale and in the setting of a five-hectare park set out in the form of a map of France. Admire all of France's most beautiful sites, from Paris' most beautiful monuments in minature form, to Versailles, the Chateaux of the Loire region, the Auvergne Volcanoes, the Arles Amphitheatre, gothic and roman architecture, Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel and more... On this unconventional yet cultural tour you will find out the stories behind many French monuments. An attractions area, based upon the regions of France is also to be found in the park. Find inspiration for your future trips to France at France Miniature!

The Grand Trianon was designed in 1687 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart to allow King Louis XIV to escape the excessive luxury of the Court and to safeguard his love affairs there. The site indeed exudes a sense of intimacy and refinement. The palace is inspired by Italian architecture and invites you to poetry and leisurely strolls. It was built on the site of Louis XIV’s former Porcelain Trianon. A little fun fact: in the past, the Grand Trianon was surrounded by thousands of potted flowers, which were changed every day. Today, this tradition is still maintained with each season. The spectacle was truly unique: flowerbeds bursting with blooms of every color and a wide variety of fragrances filled the air. Later on, the Grand Trianon was frequented by Napoleon Bonaparte and by Presidents of the Republic. From 1962 to 1966, General de Gaulle entrusted André Malraux, then Minister of Cultural Affairs, with the restoration of the Grand Trianon.

The Petit Trianon was built between 1763 and 1768 by the architect Gabriel, requested by Madame de Pompadour, mistress then friend of king Louis XV. Madame de Pompadour, who wished to “relieve the king’s boredom” — though no longer his mistress, she remained his friend — was the instigator of this small château, built by architect Gabriel between 1763 and 1768. It was erected near the Botanical Garden and the new menagerie, as Louis XV had a keen interest in the sciences. To please the marquise, always at the forefront of fashion, the king’s architect broke away from the rococo aesthetic and adopted a cubic form with very pure lines, in keeping with the brand-new “Greek style” then in vogue. Its simplicity is only apparent, for each façade is different, designed in relation to the space it overlooks: the courtyard, the French Garden with its elegant pavilion, the Botanical Garden, and the Florist’s Garden. Inside, one finds the same modernity of style. Simpler than the rest of the estate, the decoration of the Petit Trianon lies not in lavish materials — gilding is almost absent — but in the refinement of its sculptures, in a château entirely dedicated to nature. Madame de Pompadour died in 1764 and never saw the château completed. Today, it is above all the memory of Marie-Antoinette that it evokes. In 1774, Louis XVI gave the Trianon estate to his wife, who was able to live here a life apart — too much so for some — from the Court.

ArrayYour Experience Use Your Passport to Tour the Château de Versailles Your ticket gives you access to the most famous places within the royal estate including the Royal Palace, the Park, Gardens, Marie Antoinette’s Estate, and entry to any exhibitions on show at the time of your visit. If you plan to visit on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, it’s worth paying the extra €8 for an upgraded Passport ticket, which includes access to the Musical Fountain and Garden shows. Learn About the French Monarchy with the Help of a Multilingual Audio Guide Upon entering the Palace, collect your complimentary audio guide from one of the two pick-up counters located on the ground floor, one at the entrance to the Apartment Ladies and the other at the entrance to the Gallery of Castles. Audio guides are available in 11 languages: Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese and Russian. Begin your visit by exploring the ornate King and Queen's State Apartments. Learn about the French monarchy and peek into the private lives of the infamous King Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette. Next, make your way to the glittering Hall of Mirrors. Designed to protect the ornate walls and ceilings from smoke, the hall’s 357 mirrors were strategically placed to reflect the light of candles. With just a few flames, the reflection from so many mirrors was enough to light up the whole hall! Explore 250 Acres of Gorgeously Landscaped Lawns and Fountains After admiring the inside of the Palace, head outdoors and take in the grandeur of the estate’s impressive architecture. Stroll along the cobblestone grounds, through the beautiful French gardens, and pass by the gorgeous Versailles fountains. Next, stop by the Estate of Marie Antoinette and discover the life and antics of the Queen at the Petit Trianon. Walk around the Village of the Queen and English gardens, then see where Marie Antoinette built her own house, a Mill, a Preparation Dairy, a Cave, a Belvedere and the magnificent Temple of Love where lovers get engage. At the Carrosses Gallery, travel back in time as you explore carriages, coaches, sculptures and other artifacts left behind by the French Monarch. If you’re short on time and would prefer to skip the long lines, a Versailles skip-the-line entry ticket will allow you to save your time. If you’d like to maximize your time at the palace of Versailles and get a more in depth Castle experience, click here. Each year, it is estimated that approximately 5 million people visit the Palace of Versailles, and between 8 and 10 million people walk its gardens. A place of immense beauty, Versailles stands as a symbol of France’s monarchy and its glorious history.

Objects and documents of the time spread over 1,000 m² recount the history of the Second World War. This private museum displays a collection built by the owner over 40 years. During the visit, you will be able to see a V-1 flying bomb and a German Goliath tracked mine (a remote controlled demolition vehicle), French cannons, phones and radars, some 30 mannequins wearing uniforms and representing the seven main countries involved in this war, photographs, posters, newspapers, etc. Among the pieces displayed in this museum, you will be able to have a look at rare objects: a tankette, an unusual "Goliath" vehicle, and the most famous of Hitler's secret weapons, a restored V-1 flying bomb.

The Château de Gaillon is considered to be the first Renaissance château in the Seine valley. Built between 1498 and 1510, it is the most remarkable example of the combination of Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. The chateau was made famous by the Cardinal Georges d'Amboise, a forerunner of the development of Italian Renaissance in France. It would be dismantled during the French Revolution. Extensive restoration works have been carried out for 40 years. Since 2011, the château has been opened to the public.

In the town center lies a real gem of Gournay's heritage, the Rue du Rempart with its fortifications and tower. A fortified town from the Middle Ages, Gournay retains few traces of its past. Only this tower, the conical base of another and the ditches remain of this defensive structure. Both a stronghold and a seigneurial residence, these fortifications lost their usefulness after the Wars of Religion. The ditches were sold to private individuals, and the gates were successively destroyed.

Mostly from the 11th and 12th centuries. Inside, capitals and columns carved with human masks and plant motifs.

The restaurant "Le Clos du Pétillon" welcomes you to Théméricourt in the department of Val-d'Oise. We suggest you tasting fresh products of season through our traditional and local French food. And also traditional Corsican food. In a friendly atmosphere, taste our specialities house as the terrine of kako in the foie gras cloth. To the restaurant, you will find a beautiful wine list of Grand Crus which will accompany your entrances, dishes or desserts. Ask advice for the perfect agreement between dish and wine.

Restaurant located at the foot of the Château de Gaillon on a little street below with a pleasant terrace. The chef serves traditional dishes made with local produce and ingredients.

The bar-brewery La Libération offers you a warm welcome and a quality service with a traditional home-made cuisine. The terrace can accommodate about twenty people. It is located in a courtyard at the back of the restaurant to guarantee calm and serenity during your meals.

Sophie and her team offer refined traditional cuisine and a range of menus from quick lunch menu to tasting menu. Dishes made using regional and Pays de Bray produce.

Meet us at the Prado. You will have a warm welcome and you will be able to taste very good pizzas.

In a warm and friendly setting with a shaded balcony upstairs.

Located in the town centre, we offer bistro-style cuisine and a menu including more than 20 pizzas, entirely homemade.

A warm, oriental setting where you can enjoy the best of Moroccan cuisine. L'Auberge d'Agadir is a mythical and unmissable place in the Pays de Bray, where you can experience the love of Morocco through generous and refined cuisine. Morocco is just a stone's throw away.

In the heart of downtown, come and discover traditional and regional cuisine. Theme nights on Friday nights, concerts in a family atmosphere Home cooking. Tapas, oysters and snails from Normandy. The slate changes with the seasons. We have a restaurant room upstairs (40 places).

GROUND FLOOR: large living room with fireplace, kitchen, 1 bedroom (2 single beds), shower room with toilet. 1ST FLOOR: 4 bedrooms (3 double beds, 3 single beds), shower room with toilet. A 800m² private enclosed garden. The owner will be glad to make you discover his cider and apple juice. This pleasant and welcoming gite is an ideal meeting place with your family or friends: a spacious and very comfortable house, games at your disposal (table tennis, table football...), enclosed garden to take advantage of sunny days, baby equipment. The owners' will welcome you onto their farm with great plesure and tell you about their beutiful region. Near the Seine and the Epte valleys and to Giverny

In a pretty corner of quiet, undulating countryside, on the edge of a farm, the gîte du Mesnil welcomes you. Very comfortable, spacious and beautifully decorated, combining traditional materials and modern fittings, you will enjoy the natural appeal of this ecological renovation. The region offers many tourist spots, walks and hikes. GROUND FLOOR : hall, living room with kitchen, dining area and living room (pellet stove), 2 bedrooms (4 single beds 0.90 x 2 m), shower room, toilet. 1ST FLOOR : 1 bedroom (1 double bed 1.6x2 m), shower room with toilet. Baby equipment. At your disposal 2 cross country bikes (1 for a man and 1 for a woman) without any extra charge.

In the heart of a pretty village of Norman Vexin, in a beautiful mansion, the cottage of the Lion d'Or welcomes you. Very comfortable and very well equipped, its trendy decor combining wood, the comfort of club chairs and soft colors and warm character of the house (stone walls) make it a really nice place to stay. Its large covered terrace promises you good times. On site, a restaurant and local shops. The region offers you beautiful tourist discoveries, between Giverny and the Andelys, very close to the sumptuous valley of the Seine. Hall, big warm living room with lounge (not functional chimney) and dining room, very well equipped kitchen which gives on the terrace, toilet with lava hands. On the 1st floor : 5 rooms of which 4 have their shower or baths with private toilet (9 single beds in great length and 2 double beds, 2 cots), underwear. In an outbuilding (PMR) can be rented only on weekdays, a room (2 single beds), small kitchen and bathroom with toilet. Large enclosed courtyard of 250 m² with covered terrace. Attached to the village restaurant. Bluetooth stereo.

Gisèle's house welcomes you for a relaxing stay in a really privileged setting. Beautifully restored, highlighting beams, floor-tiles and old tiles, it offers the cosy country house's charming atmosphere for the sake of your comfort. Bosc Roger is a hamlet which overlooks the picturesque valley of the Epte (Green Lane), two steps from Les Boucles de la Seine Normande and Giverny. Enjoy the walled garden with covered shelter for your meals or to play table tennis. ON ONE LEVEL: living room with fireplace, kitchen, 3 bedrooms (2 double beds and 3 single beds), 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets including 1 independent. Nearby activities: quad with guide (from 150€/person the half day), ballooning (275€/pers). Climbing, caving and orienteering (price to define on request).

Stay with your family or friends in this big charming country house ! Detached cottage with a large enclosed garden, it has character with authentic floor-tiles, stones, visible beams, parquet and modern furniture and also a sobre and chic decoration. Well-equiped for a group stay, you'll appreciate the big cosy room of 45m² with sound system, wide screen TV and video projector. Cooking courses (starting from 10 participants, 150€/pers half-a-day), canoeing on the Epte river with a guide (from 14 people : 32€/pers), quad with a guide (starting from 150€/pers half a day), ballooning (275€/pers). Climbing, speleology, hiking orienteering (prices to define on demand). GROUND FLOOR : hall, living room, lounge with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms (accessible to disabled people), shower room with toilet, laundry room. 1st floor : 6 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms - 1 with a toilet, 2 bathrooms - 1 with a toilet, toilet. Fuel central heating (included in the rental price).

The owners, farmers, have restored this old house into a comfortable gîte by respecting the interior's beams and half-timbering. 200m from the farm (possibility to visit it), it's a separate gîte with a 1500m² fenced garden. You will enjoy the hiking practical guides. You will be able to find a tennis court freely accessible at 2 kms. Don't forget your rackets... Sheets are included in the price. Ground floor: kitchen, living room with fireplace, shower-room, 1 bedroom (1 double bed, 1 single bed). 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (3 single beds, 1 double bed), 1 single bed on the landing, bathroom, toilet. Sandpit, swing, boules, board games, car shelter.

This gite offers an ideal location close to major attractions such as the valleys of the Seine and the Epte, Giverny or Andelys. Independent, very comfortable and nicely decorated, it is most suitable for your stays with family or friends. In a hamlet, you will enjoy the countryside and can visit the owners' farm. GROUND FLOOR : large living room with fireplace, kitchen area, bedroom (1 double bed, 1 single bed) with garden view, bathroom with toilet, toilet, laundry. 1ST FLOOR: 3 bedrooms, including two adjoining (5 single beds, 1 cot), shower room with toilet. Bed linen included in the price. Ping pong table, badminton. You will enjoy the hiking practical guides. You will be able to find a tennis court freely accessible at 2 kms. Don't forget your rackets...

You'll enjoy staying in this Renaissance manor house, located in a small village of the "Vexin Normand". It offers large and magnificent rooms, a smart decoration and beautiful antique furniture...all you need for an unforgettable stay. You'll appreciate the large fenced garden of 2500m² and outbuildings all around. Ground floor: large living-room with fireplace, dining-room with fireplace, kitchen, 1 bedroom (1 double bed) with sitting-room, bathroom with toilet. 1st floor: 5 bedrooms (2 double beds, 6 single beds) - 1 with bathroom and toilet, 2 bathrooms and toilet, children's game area. Microwaves, dryer,hi-fi system,table tennis, tennis court as the owner house (300m away), swing, slide. Fuel heating

This old school of the village of Heudicourt is nowadays a vast and welcoming holiday home which offers a great comfort. Tastefully decorated, in a fresh and pleasant atmosphere, it promises a very pleasant stay with your family or friends. A 1500m² enclosed garden opening onto the meadows. GROUND FLOOR: hall, big living room with kitchen and fireplace, 2 bedrooms (1 double bed, 2 single beds), bathroom with shower and bathtube, toilet, small relaxing room with TV. 1st FLOOR: 3 bedrooms - 1 very spacious with lounge area and shower room (2 double beds, 2 single beds), bathroom, toilet, 1 small children bedroom. Table tennis, swing, slide, tennis court at the owners house (at 200m)