Most Beautiful Villages in Île-de-France & Picardy
The celebrated capital of France, city of romance, Paris is known the world over as a sophisticated destination. A combination of flat and gently rolling terrain, and possessing a quintessentially French atmosphere, Picardy is said to be the crossroads of France due to its proximity to Belgium in the east and Paris in the south west.
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Île-de-France
The celebrated capital of France, city of romance, Paris is known the world over as a sophisticated destination. It’s almost impossible to walk its streets without spotting a famous landmark or thinking of cultural icons: Montmartre proudly bears both the Sacré Cœur and associations with some of art’s elite – Picasso, Monet, Matisse, Dalí; Notre Dame, beautiful in itself, conjures images of Victor Hugo’s most famous characters; the Rue Cambon cannot be walked without recalling Chanel.
Points of interest: Eiffel Tower | Louvre | Notre Dame de Paris | Arc de Triomphe | Palace of Versailles | Musée de Orsay | Montmartre
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La Roche-Guyon [📸 les-plus-beaux-villages-de-france.org]
La Roche-Guyon
With the château at its centre, La Roche-Guyon sits on the banks of the Seine and is located a little under 60km from the capital, Paris. Historically the village depended entirely on the château and its surrounding workable land. It is now open to the public.
Picardy
A combination of flat and gently rolling terrain, and possessing a quintessentially French atmosphere, Picardy is said to be the crossroads of France due to its proximity to Belgium in the east and Paris in the south west. A picturesque region, it has a feeling of immense space and boasts some of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world.
Points of interest: Amiens Cathedral | Château de Chantilly | The Somme | Château de Compiègne | Laon Cathedral
The village’s narrow streets are splashed with spots of colour from the many roses, wisterias and other flowers that cover the pastel-painted, half-timbered 17th and 18th century houses. Despite being besieged five times between 1079 and 1437, and being dismantled and rebuilt each time, the village has managed to keep its authenticity. Be sure to pay a visit to the Henri Le Sidaner garden, planted by the artist of the same name.
Characterised by its red-bricked, slate-roofed houses and surrounded by corn fields, orchards and pastures, Parfondeval is a typical rural village. A short walk from the village pond lies the fortified church of St. Medard with its keep and turrets. Take a moment to admire the craftsmanship of the white stone Renaissance door to the church.
Le Grand Paris is a small, informal site 33 km. northwest of Paris. It is situated on the southern outskirts of the village of Nesles-la-Vallée in a pretty, tree-lined river valley not far from l’Isle-Adam, which is a popular destination for Parisians at weekends. Many of the 135 pitches are occupied by seasonal caravans but there are 65 large, flat pitches available for touring all with 3/9A electricity and 25 also have water and waste water drainage. The site is informally arranged around a duck pond with many trees to provide shelter and shade.
Occupying a grassy, tree-covered area on the banks of the Seine, Camping Sandaya Paris Maisons-Laffitte is a popular and well-maintained site. The reception staff are welcoming, friendly and multilingual. There are around 300 pitches, 113 occupied by mobile homes and tour operators, plus two areas dedicated to tents. Most pitches are separated by hedges, are of a good size with some overlooking the Seine (unfenced access), and all 170 touring pitches have electricity hook-ups (10A). The roads leading to the site are a little narrow, so large vehicles need to take care. There is a frequent train service and occasional noise from aircraft.
This informal site has been unusually developed in a former sandstone quarry on the outskirts of the small town. The quarry walls provide a sheltered, peaceful environment and trees soften the slopes. Not a neat, manicured site, the 160 pitches are in small groups on different levels with stone and gravel access roads (some fairly steep). Electricity (6A) is available to all the pitches. There are many secluded corners, mostly for smaller units and tents, and space for children to explore (parents must supervise – some areas, although fenced, could be dangerous). There are roulottes and wooden chalets to rent.
This delightful site, a member of the Flower group, is situated in the heart of the Ardennes between Reims and Luxembourg. It is peacefully located just outside the village beside a stream, and the rolling countryside is delightful, perfect for family bike rides and exploring on foot. A feature is a large lake, popular with anglers but with a designated beach area for swimming. Not far from the lake is a playground and a boules pitch, while some play equipment (adult supervision only) is at the lake. Lake swimming is supervised only at certain times (2 m. deep, with a paddling area up to 1.2 m).
Being very close to the A1 autoroute and in the heart of the Somme region, this site is ideally placed for either a stopover or a longer stay to investigate the many sites associated with World War I. Despite the closeness to the autoroute and the railway, the site is very quiet and peaceful and immaculately kept. There are just 30 good-sized grass pitches available for touring, each with 6/10A electricity. The rest of the site is occupied by 10 modern chalets for hire and 80 privately owned mobile homes. It is an easy stroll into the pleasant village of Feuillères.
This traditional French Municipal Site is located on the edge of Revin and is primarily an ideal stopover site just 180 miles from Calais. This pleasant municipal site is situated along the bank of the Meuse River and within walking distance of the town of Revin.
The location of Châlons, south of Reims and near the A4 and A26 autoroutes, about 300 km. from Calais and Boulogne, makes this an ideal stopover. This site on the southern edge of town now belongs to the Terracamps group. The wide entrance, with its neatly mown grass and flowerbeds, leads to tidy rows of large pitches separated by hedges, many with taps and drains adjacent.
La Paille Haute is quietly situated in a small village overlooking beautiful countryside, yet easily accessed from the A1, A2 and A26 autoroutes. It is an ideal overnight stop on your holiday route as well as a great base for exploring the Flemish city of Arras with its underground tunnels (begun in the tenth century and used in both World Wars), the battlefields of the Somme and the Thiépval Memorial. Of the 149 pitches, 65 are for touring on level grass and all with 6/10A electricity. Three places for late night arrivals (with electricity) are outside the barrier. The friendly owner has worked hard over the years expanding and developing this site to what it is today.
