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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Dieppe to Versailles?
The direct drive from Dieppe to Versailles is 116 mi (187 km), and should have a drive time of 1 hr 58 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Dieppe to Versailles, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Rouen, as well as top places to visit like Reve de Bisons and Parc du Bocasse, or the ever-popular Abbey of Saint Wandrille.
Rouen, the capital city of Normandy in northern France, is situated on the river Seine and harbours significant historical importance from both the Roman era and Middle Ages. The pedestrian centre consists of cobbled streets lined with medieval half-timbered houses and Gothic churches including Saint-Maclou and Saint-Ouen. Cathédrale Notre-Dame is a notable landmark that dominates the skyline, famously painted by Impressionist artist Claude Monet.
Most popular city on this route
8 minutes off the main route, 41% of way to Versailles
Best stops along Dieppe to Versailles drive
The top stops along the way from Dieppe to Versailles (with short detours) are Fondation Monet in Giverny, Thoiry ZooSafari, and La Défense. Other popular stops include Rouen Museum of Fine Arts - Meeting of Metropolitan Museums (RMM), Grande Arche de la Defense, and Museum of Impressionism Giverny.
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Abbey of Saint Wandrille
Abbey
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Beer distributor
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Monastery
Abbey of St. Wandrille
2 Rue Saint-Jacques, 76490 Rives-en-Seine, France
The Father Lucien guiding our tour was excellent. He spoke and our guide translated.
He has been a monk for 54 years and would do it again.
Beautiful buildings and grounds.
They also have a shop on site. If you prefer, you can give a cash donation
Doug Cosenzo — Google review
Beautiful place with a really great gift shop
Kevin Eads — Google review
Wouldn't recommend it if you go there for a quick stop. You can only really get access to the stuff if you partake in a guided group.
ObamaNeverCare — Google review
They are the ruins of a magnificent eglise, with an exquisite chapelle right behind. The perfect place for a quiet visit on a sunny day
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María Angélica Zurita — Google review
One of the best excursions I have done. Father Lucian is great, aknowledge a funny person.
Reve de Bisons is a wonderful restaurant that offers a beautiful view of Canadian wildlife and indigenous themed decorations. The food is delicious and the service is top-notch. I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a delicious and unique dining experience!
Very nice place. Canadian wildlife and indigenous themed and lovely view. Highly recommend!
Vy Nguyen — Google review
below expectations. tour was entirely in french, which no one mentioned beforehand. even the safety instructions were in french. I liked the wolf tour, the bison tour wasn’t great. The food was average.
Romy T — Google review
We went there to eat as it was the only place in walking distance from our accomodation. The place is huge, filled with kitchy native American motives and hunting trophies. I got the buffalo antricote which was quite difficult to chew. They served us very fast, actually it was too fast, I suppose they already had the food prepared and just warmed it a bit. I would not go there a 2nd time.
Valentin Suteu — Google review
Booked a meal for the last night of our holiday only to find out they had no chef to cook so were closed, they had our number so could have let us know, totally useless service. I would avoid this place at all costs unless you want to be disappointed
Richard Draycott — Google review
Nice spot, the tours are interesting and the restaurant feels authentic.
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Parc du Bocasse
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Water & Amusement Parks
Family-friendly amusement park with thrilling rides, fairytale-themed attractions & food outlets.
Very nice and affordable attraction parc, especially with kids who are over 90cm - 105 cm in length. Those are the two thresholds defining the number of attractions the kids can go into. There are a lot of fun attractions for those small kids. Beautifully made, in themes like the farm or bees and insects. But the teenagers amd adults are also tended to. Also for those longer than 130cm there are enough rollercoaster rides to spend the day. Read the boards very carefully, sometimes it's written in small print that kids who are smaller than the threshold can still ride the attraction if accompanied by an adult. The attractions for the big kids are grouped together, a.o. in a jurassic parc theme.
All the attractions are very close together so it's not a problem to move back and forth or even return to the car to get something. There are a lot of roofed picknick places - ideal for rainy days. Also on the parking lot, so you could leave the picknick in the car and re-enter the parc after lunch. Also bring your (kids') swimsuits, especially on hot days. There is a waterfountain playground, which is a lot of fun and refreshing.
FastFood and icecream can be bought in several places, but was not of the best quality. Also the hotdogs were more like a baguette with a long hotdog sausage in it with molten cheese. (It was twice as large as I'd expected).
All in all it was a very fun and relaxing day we spent at le bocasse. The kids had a great time, and we enjoyed a few rollercoasters. The grandparents didn't want to go into a lot of attreactions, but there were several shows (like 4d cinema and water ballet) which we could enjoy all together.
If you are in the area and looking for something to do with the kids, most certainly worth a detour. Buy your tickets online if you're with 5 persons - you'll get one ticket for free (family pass).
Cheryl Van Kempen — Google review
Excellent park in the zone. A lot of attractions for all ages. The only problem I found is the lack of enough personnel in the restaurants. I had to wait for almost one hour to get two servings of sausages and fries.
There is, however, a picnic area right outside in the parking lot
María Angélica Zurita — Google review
Great park, a few bigger rides but nothing really thrilling. It's good for kids, everything is maintained well, rides are smooth and everything feels a lot cleaner and nicer. The tickets are reasonably priced. The Q's were probably about half an hour maximum which makes a change to theme parks in the UK. The park isn't huge but there's still enough there to stay all day. I enjoyed going here.
Hollie Sadler — Google review
We're a family of four with a five year old and a six year old. The Parc du Bocasse was perfect. Lots of rides that five year old and six year old children could enjoy and very little time spent in queues. The park looked very well maintained and didn't push merchandise and junk food the way many other parks do. Well worth a visit!
Christopher Hutchinson — Google review
This amusement park is a real bargain for the price paid. There is a wide variety of somewhat old-fashioned attractions (suitable for children) and state-of-the-art roller coasters that will put every person's nerves to the test (check out Orochi but stay away from the front seats if you're squeamish !). Many attractions are themed (Jurassic Park) and this effort makes for an immersive experience. People can bring their own lunch and use small huts with tables to eat instead of having to buy what's on offer. Due to its popularity, the park can suffer from long waiting times, especially around spectacular attractions (Splash-o-Saur/water slide). Overall, people seem to enjoy good-natured fun. Parking is free.
Michael Doise — Google review
Our kids (12 and 14) enjoyed the park very much. We stayed for more than six hours, and easily could have spend another two hours... 🙂
Gerd Riesselmann — Google review
Even at the height of summer we didn't queue more than 10-15 minutes for anything. Most of the time there were no queues at all.
This is a small theme park but has some good rides. It may not excite the well seasoned thrill seeker but it would probably keep children from 18months - 16 years happy enough.
There is a roller coaster, water ride and a funny indoor 'Bee-world' ride in the style of a 'It's a small world'.
If you go early it is quieter as the locals don't tend to get there until midday.
It was relatively good value and had a wide variety of attractions.
Well worth a visit.
Paul McGrath — Google review
Great day out for our 7 and 10 year old. Very good value for money. Plenty of rides and short ques (no more than 15 minutes). Younger children would enjoy other areas but those over 13 might not find it that exciting. Clean, friendly and park looks very new. Food choice very limited and coffee out of a machine but you can bring your own food and drink. Would recommend if nearby
Ben Bee — Google review
Parc du Bocasse is a cosy and pleasant amusement park north of Rouen. Orochi is undeniably a great addition to the roster. Fort d'Odin is equally entertaining. Friendly staff and well-kept park. I highly recommend this one.
Le Bec Hellouin. Free parking for Motorhomes. Abbey very beautiful as is scenery around. A lively place to visit
Jacquie Fuller — Google review
Visited the abbey several times in the past years. It is a beautiful place. Last time (in 2018) we got a tour in the abbey church by one of the monks. It was very interesting. The museum shop has moved in another building. The monks sell self-manufactured tableware, religious books and food. The buildings are in good shape. The bell tower Saint-Nicolas is impressive. It's definitely worth it to participate in a guided tour. Have to speak French though.
stanzebla — Google review
Totally surreal and beautiful place made all the better by the warm welcome by the monks who were about to begin a service. What an important place this has been over the years. Lovely gift shop too.
Helen Robinson — Google review
Serene and beautifully maintained. A gem of history and architecture. Tucked away in Bec de Hellouin, stunning setting in the valley. Le Crepe dans le Bec served the best ever galettes.
Maggie Gibson — Google review
A calm, serene place with an extensive abbey and a magniificent tower. It is in a beautiful setting enclosed by a lovely stone wall with a twin-towered entrance. Parts are still in use and part is being restored. Well worth visiting both the abbey and the village
Alan Pembshaw — Google review
On route to the ferry we took a diversion that was indeed a pleasure to discover as many places in France are.
derick saliba — Google review
Lovely village with half timbered houses and gardens full of flowers. The old abbey dating back to 9th century has close links with Canterbury England. Lots of history and peaceful gardens for contemplation. The eglise in the village with modern stained glass windows is a must-see
Gill C — Google review
The abbey is situated in a small but very beautiful village. The place is very quiet but it’s definitely must visit place when travelling in the area.
Inna Kyrylenko — Google review
Picturesque village with many half-timbered houses, very pleasant to visit. The abbey has interesting architecture and a relaxing feeling about it. The church is very plain and cool on a hot day.
Alan C (AlanC-LAUK) — Google review
This is definitely a must if in the area, or perhaps even plan a day trip, beautiful place for a picnic or lunch, then have an afternoon stroll around the historic village. We are a young family of four
Conor Mcquillan — Google review
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3 Pl. de l'Abbé Herluin, 27800 Le Bec-Hellouin, France
The Rouen Museum of Fine Arts is a notable provincial museum in France, showcasing an extensive collection of art from the 15th century onwards. This prestigious institution houses important works by renowned artists such as Monet, who frequently depicted the Cathedral Notre-Dame in Rouen during his time in nearby Giverny.
Free and pretty! Highly recommend everyone to come here. Their signage is easy to understand, the museum is small enough and not too crowded (personally, I find it very inconvenient if the museum is too crowded and you don't have enough space or concentration to see the works). .
Rachel Ngn — Google review
Fantastic gallery, though a little confusingly laid out. Rooms are numbered but not all and not always logically. Staff helpful and spoke English, there are free lockers on site to store bags too. Art is great with a wide selection of famous artist. Highly recommended
kevin mills — Google review
Have a lots of beautiful painting inside museum. Visit without payment. And have many famous painting here.
Pom Ph. — Google review
Great museum with a very friendly personnel. We were with little kids who were quite noisy, but the personnel didn't mind and even helped to calm the baby down. Really sweet of them.
As for the paintings - it's a very interesting collection, especially the rooms with impressionists and Dutch painters.
Dasha K — Google review
Excellent museum, the permanent exhibitions are free to visit. Lots of nice paintings and artwork, even some Monets. A must visit when in Rouen.
Lore Clauw — Google review
No need to purchase a ticket in advance since the entry to the permanent collection is free. The small museum has a lot of gems: worth the passage for the visit.
Princi Pessa — Google review
Wow - this place would grace any capital not to mind a regional French city.
Has a huge range of art from about 15th century to 20th with paintings from well know names such as Velázquez, Carravaggio, Monet etc.
And its free to everyone!!!!
Paddy O'Connell — Google review
Amazing museum with some really notable pieces of artwork. Highly recommended since it is free for everyone. There are even free lockers provided and the staff are very welcoming and nice to the visitors. Expect to spend 1-2 hours here at the least.
Allan — Google review
Make sure you get the ticket at the front desk. It's free but you still need a ticket. No signs for that and no info on the website about it. No clear entrance line once you get into the museum but someone will show up and ask you about the ticket.
Security will check your bag and water bottle is not allowed. A free museum coin will be granted so you can store your things at the storage area downstairs. The whole museum is indoor so feel free to leave your coat, hat, scarf, etc at the storage
Most staff at the museum are nice and friendly. I got to chat with two of them, and ask questions about the paintings. They may not know the technical details but they are willing to help and share what they know. (I did speak French with them so not sure how experience might be different for other language speakers)
The place seems to be kids friendly. I bumped into a group of kindergarten kiddos and they love to ask my name, who I am, if I am a volunteer ;)
The museum's impressionists' collection is worth the visit alone. Doesn't take long to go through the whole two floors. 1-1.5 hours in my opinion
Cecile Dong — Google review
Some rooms like the one with Mpdigliani had no light.
On a cloudy day it was very dark to see.
Also many important explanatory signs were only in French.
Some well known painters were a pleasant surprise
Ettoile Z — Google review
A great place to visit and see how Rouen has influenced artists throughout centuries. The impressionists are the star attractions but I also loved the huge paintings near the end of the tour round. So much to see into them! Plus it's free to get in!
Kelly O'Haire — Google review
A lovely museum in a lovely park. I enjoyed my 2-hour long visit (permanent collections did not require a ticket). There is a very interesting collection of art, including several works from geniuses like Caravaggio, Velazquez, Ribera and Gericault, as well as less known but none the less interesting Dutch and Flemish artists... and many more. Also the "anamorphose" by Domenico Piola (after a painting by Rubens) was something I've never seen before. The museum is not crowded, so one may enjoy art in a pleasant meditative atmosphere.
Elena Petersone — Google review
Lovely museum with lots of beautiful paintings by some very famous artists.. and although we were given tickets it was free !
Elaine Caisley — Google review
Fantastic collection of French and other varied European works ranging from paintings to sculpture, furniture and other mediums.
Impressionist collection with works from Sisley, Monet, Renoir and others is the highlight!
Free entry, allow around 1.5 hours to visit.
Edward Pym — Google review
Gorgeous museum! Fantastic Impressionist wing and they had my favorite artist Caravaggio!
John Abrahamson — Google review
The beautiful building and the great collection make a great experience. If you love art, this place is definitely worth it- and the admission is also free
Andreea T — Google review
Incredibly amazing from the religious art to the modern art to the mixed media and the sculptures. beautiful historical place definitely worth a visit
Bruce Susel — Google review
Vast range of collections can visited with a free ticket. I recommend to not spend to much time on the first floor and continue to the second. Many pieces from Monet are exhibited there.
FURKAN KARAGÖZ — Google review
We visited on a cool spring day, as part of a day in Rouen. Helpful security/staff took our umbrellas for safe keeping, and pointed us to the cloakroom for the lockers (need 1€ or 2€ coin to close, refunded when opened). The fixed sculpture and painting collection is excellent, and when we were there a David Hockney exhibition, which was very impressive. Our only disappointment was that the cycle parking is in the square outside, consisting of hoops for about 10 bikes, and despite obvious CCTV a Kryptonite lock lying in pieces by the hoops suggested bikes are stolen from there regularly.
Peter Brothers — Google review
If you are in Rouen make a plan and visit this Miseum, the entrance is free and you can have aquick visit of 2.hours at least. Staff is very kind and friendly.
Grand, 17th-century country mansion with furnished apartments, formal gardens & a vaulted tea house.
A great visit combined with #hugomarchand and the stars from Paris Opera ballet. Magic 😘
Stephan Borres — Google review
It's a very big place. Very nice way to explore the gardens and spend a day out. What I did not liked is that the explanation weren't in English as well and to many spots were closed for the public.
Radu Valentin — Google review
The gardens here are beautiful, and an amazing mix of new and old. This is a must see.
Christopher Daly — Google review
Only had time fir the gardens but amazing.
Clare Seppings — Google review
It is easy to spend a couple of hours here, and more. Interesting expositions of ancient interiors, collections of butterflies, and make sure you visit the basement of the castle. The park landscapes are merely incredible. Worth every minute spent here.
Yuri B — Google review
The Castle and Gardens are very beautiful 🏰
We attended for a live concert in the castle, the fireworks afterwards we're fantastic!
Chris Ellinas — Google review
Castle iş nice and we really appreciated the welcoming. Parking iş huge and collections are outstanding. Kids wanted ice creams but nobody was there to sell.
Tomy pierre — Google review
We visited this wonderful castle on our way to Paris and we really enjoyed this opportunity, although we didn't have enough time to see the interior of the castle, but only the gardens, we were pleasantly impressed ,the pictures do not even half reflect the beauty of the place even in a cold and gloomy period like January .
We were also impressed by the halls and the entrance to the rooms for rent, the decor and atmosphere are special and seem very lively and not necessarily museum pieces like in other castles, although their beauty urges us to take care .Definitely a place where we will return with more time at our disposal to admire both the castle and the gardens. 💚💙
Ana-Maria Istrate — Google review
My family and I were very upset about the keeping of pigeons! The three of them were locked in a cage with no plants. It looked really sad because the other pigeons had a paradise outside the cage. Unfortunately, our stay was somewhat ruined because we had a very bad conscience. I hope that this will soon be changed and the pigeons will get an animal-friendly enclosure!! Otherwise, we liked the castle and the park, as well as the animal collection, very much! Especially the grotto. Unfortunately, the newer park area with the Indian garden was not yet completely finished and accessible.
Katharina — Google review
Privately owned! 10 full time gardeners. Was abandoned and in shambles. The owner restored it, then added to it and continues to do so to this day at 70 years of age.
Was there with a bus tour group for a visit only. Cannot rate the accomodations.
RBR Inc — Google review
Amazing find. Honestly not expecting such an incredible garden. Price is high but helps with maintenance of the gardens so it’s worth it.
Easily spent 2 hours exploring and that was in the rain. That’s how good the gardens were. Reminded me of the gardens of Versailles but just in a smaller scale.
Arif Zaman — Google review
have tried to visit on several occasions but opening times are a bit erratic (as often in France). But got it right this time & it was worth it. The scale is spectacular, the planting & maintenance impeccable, the vistas & garden buildings and architectural tricks a constant surprise & delight. The hedging, topiary, ground cover & specimen planting was varied, ingenious & at times quite theatrical, especially, the emerging tour de force of the yew topiary lions (sphinxes? dogs?) . Good for us that there were very few people there: in England it would be packed.on an Sunday in August. For me it is one of the half dozen best gardens I have seen in France.
We had lunch in the chateau restaurant; caesar salad. It was sound and fair value but uninspired. The decor is a bit overpowering & too dark.
Archives Dolores — Google review
The garden is listed by the French Ministry of Culture as one of the Notable Gardens of France. The Château built between 1653 and 1665. Since 1992 Jacques Garcia French architect, interior designer and garden designer, best known for his contemporary interiors of Paris hotels and restaurants owner of the Château du Champ-de-Bataille.
He also became an avid collector of furniture and royal art objects dispersed after the French Revolution. We can see some of his exceptionnel collection during the visit
Matthieu ALHURAISH — Google review
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8 Rte du Château, 27110 Sainte-Opportune-du-Bosc, France
Château de Beaumesnil is a stunning moated castle with well-preserved rooms and beautiful gardens. Visitors can explore the main hall, library, kitchen, bedrooms, and even discover hidden gems like a boudoir entered through a wardrobe. The chateau offers an extensive collection of antique books and bindings for history enthusiasts to admire. Despite some signs of wear and tear on the furniture, the overall experience is delightful.
Fabulous moated chateaux with underground kitchens and servants rooms. Large gardens to explore. Free parking. The library, kitchen and bedrooms are worth exploring. There is even a hidden boudoir entered through a wardrobe. Well worth a visit.
Stuart Beamish — Google review
Hello,
Really nice chateau, We spent around two hours walking from one room to another inside. There are some rooms that offer a lot of interesting things to see such as the main hall, library etc., some had really just a a few things or barely anything. The chateau and some furniture had signs of "wear & tear", but they didn't spoil the overall impression.
My wife and I spent around two hours for the rooms and thirty minutes for the gardens. The gardens didn't impress us as much as chateau, may be because we not in the mood.
Also noticed a few buildings outside that we could visit such as "the wash house", but, as I said, the options to see something there were a bit limited.
In short: we enjoyed our visit, however, bit if you have a choice - choose one that us bigger and better maintained.
Best regards,
Rustam.
Rustam Sydykov — Google review
Beautiful castle, lovely grounds to walk on and fun tour. Would recommend visiting.
Elise Leeflang — Google review
I thought the entry price was reasonable. We paid for access to the whole gardens which was a lovely walk. The château rooms are set up very well and we enjoyed seeing all the old books. It's a shame to visit during a drought as the fountains weren't on. The children enjoyed exploring the boxwood motte.
sophie armstrong — Google review
Beautiful chateau with very interesting historical context, a fantastic collection of antique books and bindings and an extensive park to explore. Simple to explore and to take as much time as you want.
David Piper — Google review
Lovely place to go and visit, the staff speak excellent English and offer English information folders. The gardens, maze and house are all seperate prices but not too expensive. An afternoon or evening would be enough for this one.
Trevor Hammond — Google review
Lovely small Château. Picturesque setting. Free parking and easy access. Interior is only partly open, but the library is beautiful. Well worth a visit.
Mike Kulmar — Google review
Beautiful Chateau set in lovely gardens. 9 euros per adult.
Paul ABBOTT — Google review
Beautiful 17th century castle with exceptional details on the facade, the gardens and in the interior decorations.
The FORGESHOTEL - Domaine de Forges is a charming estate located in a 27-acre park featuring a lake, a beach and lush nature. The hotel boasts various amenities such as a casino, restaurant, bar and health spa. Additionally, the property offers meeting rooms for business purposes. Guests can enjoy free WiFi access and private parking during their stay. The La Table de Forges restaurant serves European buffet-style cuisine that guests will surely love.
Amazing hotel and services, stayed on the gourmet package while touring France on our way back to UK so this is what we needed. Everything was perfect, we were with our 5yrs old boy and we enjoyed all the activities which were amazing and included in the package swimming pool, table tennis, mini golf, tennis, playground. Both breakfast and dinners were delicious too. We will return again!
Apologies if I missed out anything but it’s just so much to do at this hotel.
Thank you again.
Martina Horvathova — Google review
Buffet ran out of selections too quickly. The hotel lacked clear signposting from the town/main road. You need to reserve a slot at the buffet early in the servings otherwise they shrug when you are surprised there's only the worst things left.
Andrew Rowland — Google review
Very nice hotel. Clean and good quality Rooms. Restaurant really good. Nice grounds. Indoor pool and spa. Casino opposite on same site. Great value.
Ian Bruce — Google review
Nice area. Large room. Average restaurant. The TV in the room is software locked though, so you can't use a Chromecast or plug your laptop that's a bit frustrating.
Julien — Google review
My room was very comfy, the food was delicious and the staff are friendly. The nature around is so beautiful
Aya G — Google review
Excellent hotel, rooms are very big and premium, buffet breakfast and dinner was very good.
Sumeet Shanbhag — Google review
Good buffet breakfast, they were happy to cater for hungry cyclists - eggs were great
Cozy animal park with indoor & outdoor enclosures, tropical greenhouses & a cafe with a view.
Awesome place, the zoo is clean and animals are well taken care of, nice terrace view. Perfect place to spend a family weekend!
Adrian Bega — Google review
Excellent experience. The big five are not on offer. However, there is an abundance of animals and creatures to look at. The enclosures are very well presented and there is an atmosphere of calm in the park. Walkways have been well thought out with wonderful foliage and rocks. The large tropical paradise is fabulous
Sara H — Google review
We had an amazing day here. It was raining most of the day, but we still had a great time. There are a few places to shelter on the outside loop of the park, but there is more than enough to keep you busy inside if it is raining! The range of animals is incredible and they are all so well looked after. Enclosures are a good size and animals look very happy. The information boards are in French and English. Staff were all friendly and helpful.
The lake and parks here also look so good. We didn't use them as it was too wet. However, on a hot day you could easily spend a full day and even a return visit here. So much to do!
Philip Green — Google review
Not a lot of animals but for little visit its ok , nice place and view
Joti Mojumder — Google review
Beautiful place to spend with children
RIJAS ABDUL SALAM — Google review
A very rich and unique experience featuring a huge greenhouse populated by tropical animals and plants, and an even bigger outdoor range with some of the animals living in liberty. We were an adult couple, and it took us 2 hours to visit the whole place on a non-rainy day. So if you have kids, prepare double the amount of time, or be ready to see a fraction of the park. Regardless, the experience is worth every penny.
François Lee — Google review
Small zoo attached to lake.
Lake has inflatable slide and floating obstacle course 13€ deal for both. Beautiful Lake. Clean facilities. Toilets and showers.
You can stay over night in a camper.
The entrance fee was 5€.
Lauren Ashton — Google review
Great family place to spend a whole day even if the weather it is not nice. The main area is indoors, but they also have an outdoor part. The kids really loved it and the stuff was nice. Most of the labels are in French and English, so makes things easier to explain to the kids
Sam Atisome — Google review
Amazing place to visit with your family.variety of animals and birds.kids enjoyed alot.
Muntaha & Minahil Vlogs — Google review
Great place for families. Wide array of animals and they all look very well looked after
Kris Holloway (Ollyboy) — Google review
Nice small zoo. Can be done in a few hours. Suggest you check the feeding times for the animals because some are interactive. The zoo is located inside a park with lots to do outdoors. You can plan a whole day off events.
Sam — Google review
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Base de loisirs, Butte de la Capoulade CD 110, 27100 Val-de-Reuil, France
Arts center in castle with 12th century octagonal tower, exhibitions & riverside sculpture park.
Dog friendly, even in the castle and an amazing place with loads of fantastic sculptures + lovely cafe.
Andrew Arter — Google review
Fantastic mix of beautiful garden, story of Chateau founder and historic writer Michelet, Dali sculptures and brilliant paintings by Erro.
Enda Mannion — Google review
Amazing and peaceful place. Gardens are filled with impressive pieces of art. Frequent temporary art exhibitions.
Brieuc Fournial — Google review
Very exciting place. An extremely charming old chateau. And a very exciting and beautiful sculpture garden. The art exhibition is fantastic. A nice and friendly café, with delicious cakes and coffee. Worth every penny. Thank you very much.
Thomas Hermansen — Google review
The temporary exhibition with the hyperphotography of Jean Francois Rauzier was wonderfull, inspiring and impressive. Friendly staff and cosy places to walk and sit and admire the various statues in the garden. A little gem worth the admission fee.
Joachim Deboosere — Google review
A lovely place! Had the chance to visit museum Michelet, and Bernard Buffet exposition.
Süße — Google review
Beautiful estate with an eclectic collection of modern art. Great place for a relaxing stroll or tea by the waterfall
M Katzaman — Google review
Lovely setting. Some great modern art in the form of statues displayed around the grounds and in the lovingly restored chateau. The exhibition within the chateau was not to my taste but that did not detract from our visit. The cascade near the restaurant is beautifully set.
A lesser known gem of gothic architecture but still as beautiful. There an impressive modern organ inside.
Marta Gyarmati — Google review
The church was well maintained and one of the oldest church in évreux great place to visit
J J — Google review
Visited the Évreux Cathedral. The Cathedral was totally deserted on Sunday. There were some renovations happening at the West end. Some good stained glass windows.
Steve The Techy — Google review
One of the most beautiful cathedrals I have seen in Europe!
Cristina Tomescu — Google review
Hidden gem. Well worth a visit
Daniel Ashworth — Google review
Lovely Gothic Cathedral - great gargoyles and stained glass windows.
Edward Vosper — Google review
Great place full of energy
J B — Google review
Interesting cathedral and environs. There is a tiny city centre RV park (6 places all cheek to jowl) about 1km away.
Château Gaillard is a ruined castle situated on a hilltop with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding verdant countryside and the Seine River. It was constructed in an astonishingly short period between 1196 and 1198 under Richard the Lionheart's leadership to protect England's western border. Despite its historical significance, it was demolished in 1603 at Henry IV's command, after having already fallen once in 1204.
Highly recommended. There are some informational boards that tell the history. Nice panoramic view over the castle, the Seine and Petit-Andely from the Parking Chateau Gaillard. But also nice view from the castle grounds themselves. The castle is freely accessible with the exception of the Keep.
Matthieu Covemaeker — Google review
Great view from the top, there is no much to see from the Château but it holds part of an important history of France and England. The view from the top is great and the little town below is beautiful, and get ready for a good walk.
Roberto Moreno — Google review
That's nice to walk around and discover the history of this castle full of intrigue, love and murder. The innermost part was closed to the public today. Maybe under renovation, but the rest was open. Not much to see, but nice stop on the road and great views. Nice walks too if you're coming from Les Andelys or even from the first parking.
Nicolas Roussel — Google review
I couldn't get in, but I believe the true reward lies outside... Get there from an elevated ground while growing with anticipation, park you car in the slope, walk the many paths to it, climb the last meters and be delighted with the view over the river with a romantic village at is side... Trully amazing. Some ruins they are. Best fotos I took from all weekend
Hugo Serrano — Google review
Breathtaking view over the meandering Seine river. Ruins are impressive too. You have to pay to get inside the keep but this doesn't really add to the experience.
Walter Bettens — Google review
Beautiful landscape . Must visit for the history and views. The village nearby is very cozy , wear comfortable shoes for the trek.
Kinnera Boppana — Google review
Ruins of an old castle in a stunning location on a hill top overlooking the Seine & small town of Les Andelys.
Very interesting history involving Richard the Lionheart & Philip II.
Great place to watch the sunset over the Seine as well!
Leonie Purvis — Google review
Great views of the seine River and valley but the castle is a ruin so you need to be careful when walking around.
Simon Bisley — Google review
Built by King Richard the Lionheart in the late 1100’s. It had a moat which was really just a ditch since they could not get any water up there to fill it. It is a nice walk up to the site from Les Andyles village. Walked up a narrow roadway and there were a few cars with residents heading off somewhere. So be careful.
Steve C — Google review
Spectacular castle and views over the Seine. It's 3 euro to enter the Castle but I'm not sure it enhances the experience. Also free parking is a short walk away including spaces for motorhomes. Highly recommended
Andy Saxby — Google review
I love history and the fort played a pivotal roll the the history of France and England.
Have a paid tour guide brings this site to life. I would recommend a paid tour and guide for this site. It’s way up on the hill so Ride up and walk down. There’s a basic public restroom near the parking lot
victor davis — Google review
It's a nice walk to the ruin. There is not much left of the castle. I hoped there was something to see inside but the cellar isn't open for entrance. Lots of tourist of the cruise boats at that moment. Entrance is €3,50 for adults.
Jörgen van Perlo — Google review
Wonderful views on the surrounding area. On the way from the parking to the castle ruins you get wonderful views on the ruins. Also entering is worth the € 3,5 Euro. You het a real feel of how it must have been on the time of Richard Lionheart
David Loncke — Google review
I really enjoyed this experience. The ruins were accessible and certainly viewer friendly. The views from the castle were spectacular.
Bill Pentland — Google review
I really enjoy the walk, the view, and the place in general.
Unfortunatelly I went on a close day and couldn't get in, but from outside is worderful. Also the view of the city downthere, amazing
María Paz Rodríguez Barrera — Google review
Beautiful old castle from 1200. Be prepared to walk up steep hill. Top is 300 ft above sea level. Great panoramic views of Seine River and valleys.
Ron Calame — Google review
This château has the high ground, and you feeling walking up to the top of the hill. There is a fee to enter the tower, but the views from outside (no fee to walk up and around the top) are expansive. The foundation of the old chapel walls are accessible and the lookout point has several detailed information panels to give you the full story of the château.
Steven P. — Google review
Great place to visit. Stunning views from top car park.
Didn't go in to main keep as was closed on Mondays but still worth a visit
Located in Giverny, the Église Sainte-Radegonde de Giverny is a 16th-century church that holds historical significance as it was attended by Claude Monet and serves as the burial place for him and his family. The white marble Monet family grave, topped by a cross, can be found behind the church. Inside, visitors can admire medieval ceiling paintings and simple yet beautiful modern-designed windows.
What a beautiful country church. It has such history. Walk around the outside and read about the WW2 pilots. Walk to the end of the Street past Monet's gardens to visit his peaceful and beautiful slice of French history.
Kristen — Google review
A beautiful church where the monet family tomb sits just outside. The church itself is lovely, with some medieval ceiling painting . Music of momks chanting plays in the background adding atmosphere . The windows, although fairly modern in design are simple and beautiful. Outside there is also the tombs of 7 airmen who died in a lancaster crash in June 1944. The church is about 15 mins walk from monets garden and we'll signposted.
kevin mills — Google review
Very old and beautiful church.
Ameer Kassis — Google review
A beautiful Romanesque church in Giverny that although damaged in World War II and restored is quite interesting. The Monet family is buried in the adjacent cemetery as well as a British bomber crew shot down nearby during the war. Well worth the visit and just down the road from Monet's home.
Joseph Janiga — Google review
I love old European churches. Whenever I get a chance, I visit them and light a candle and pray for my family and friends back home. And I'm not Catholic...
Ruth Lamour — Google review
Lancaster crew buried in the church yard, and a memorial to them, oh yes Claude Monet is buried there too.
Nigel Clark — Google review
Quaint little church were Claude Monet and several of his family are buried.
The Museum of Impressionism Giverny is a renowned art institution dedicated to the history of Impressionism. Open from March to November, it offers an extensive collection and captivating exhibitions. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2019, the museum showcases remarkable artworks donated to its collections. One such exhibition, "Reflets dune collection," allowed visitors to explore these treasures until August 2020.
A beautiful art collection surrounded by a stunning garden with a fantastic restaurant wrapped in windows. With an unforgettable outlook onto the gardens. Not to be missed if visiting Giverny. At the restaurant, try a kir cider cocktail as an aperitif before a meal. The French onion soup and the mussels cooked in white wine and shallots were both superb.
Susan Lengyel — Google review
I would highly recommend starting the tour here at the museum before Monet’s house and garden. It is such an artist heaven. With the exhibition there is plenty background info to help ground your visit to the rest of sights. You will appreciate monet’s waterlily pond ans his lush garden so much more. Tucked in Giverny, the secluded scenery is perfect in spring time. Flowers and bushes are lush and vibrant. The amazing feel of walking through the Japanese bridge in Monet’s paintings draped with aromatic flowers is hard to describe in words. You will just have to be there to experience.
The place does get crowded with tourist groups, so early the day seems to be better.
Happy travel
Ling Watson — Google review
Inside is a beautiful restaurante with garden view. Good french onion soup.
Robyn Yu — Google review
Gorgeous gardens with a great impressionist collection.
vincent galan — Google review
If we saw 2 actually impressionist paintings there it is too much. There was only a temporary exhibition and it was quite small, in about 20 minutes we were finished with this museum. Not worth the money.
Giuliana Calabresi — Google review
Soooo happy to visit here finally. The flower power exhibition is brilliant. We thought there may have been a permanent exhibition but there wasn't. I was so pleased to see the beautifully curated works of art, and learned a lot about new artists. Really good.
Catherine Rompais — Google review
It is just O.K. Their permanent art is a bit underwhelming. Maybe some temporary exhibitions - like Renoir one - can make an impression better. But, there are way better museums for that price or even free ones.
Filip Nikolic — Google review
I recommend visiting! It’s a small museum separated in 3 sections, but the works are worth looking at. I think they overcharge the ticket for a small museum..
Haynes Cheung — Google review
I have seen many visitors confuse this museum with Monet's house.
The Monet’s house where famous for its garden is located 200m to the east from this museum.
공과장 (Manager Kong) — Google review
We went in the winter when it was closed. So not it's best season. Still a nice stop. Restaurant was tasty but simple food.
The Fondation Claude Monet in Giverny is a captivating destination that showcases the house, gardens, and studio of renowned artist Claude Monet. This artistic haven offers visitors a romantic and unexpected journey through its ornate gardens, Japanese prints, and the artist's studio-sitting room. In addition to this iconic site, Giverny also houses the Musee des Impressionnismes Giverny, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2019.
There can be no doubt that this is a most beautiful place to visit, but I'd definitely recommend-
*Book tickets in advance
*Go outside of school/public holidays
*Plan your visit for when the water lilies are in bloom!
We went on Easter Sunday and it was VERY busy (fortunately I'd bought tickets in advance) and sadly the lake was bare- BUT it did not detract from the wonderful time we had.
The village of Giverny is well worth a stroll around too if you can take in so much beauty in one day!
Kirsty Keetch — Google review
A very special place to visit to see the work of this great painter. The garden is well laid out and signposted. Lots of photo opportunities as well as time to reflect on the beauty of the planting. The house is a bonus to see how Monet lived, his work, the amazing views of the garden from the house. Timed tickets. Spend about 3 hours. The gift shop is good value and there is something for everyone in terms of price options. Places to eat and drink in the village. Parking is well organised. Couldn’t give 5 stars as staff made us wait an hour in the sun due to staffing issues with no regard to the bill elderly members of the group.
Caroline Blair — Google review
This was my second time to Giverny. (The first was 30 years ago.) No surprise, the gardens were beautiful, the pond was beautiful, the flowers up close were beautiful BUT - and this is a big BUT - the crowds were too much, in both the house and the gardens. It was honestly stressful to try to walk along the paths because there were so many people crammed onto the grounds. I’m used to going to gardens to be reflective and to enjoy the experience. The crowds made it unpleasant (And this was a Monday. Imagine what it would be like on the weekend!) That’s why I gave the Monet house three stars instead of five.
I have no desire to go back, no matter how pretty my pictures turned out. I actually felt anxiety amidst the crowds.
I’d like to make a recommendation to the Foundation, if that doesn’t seem to pompous: please only allow a certain number of people on the grounds every day. Charge a little more to make up for what you might lose in ticket sales. But please reduce the number of people – and regulate (stagger) the times so that the there are not thousands of people, trying to navigate a place that is supposed to be tranquil and contemplative. (In my photos, I waited for people to pass – so you can’t see the crowds - but trust me, they were there!)
Martha Wilson — Google review
Beautiful, one of a kind place. It makes one wonder if Monet was more of a gardener than a painter. Once on site, it was easy to see where he got his inspiration. Beware, get there early as it gets overwhelmingly crowded.
Philippe Bouvier — Google review
We drove easily from Paris to Giverny and parked on the free Verger’s parking lot. 13:30 was perfect for us to visit the house and the gardens.
Worth the drive and the wait (line) to discover beautiful paintings of him especially when you can get up close !
Mei Siraj-Dine — Google review
The house and the gardens were absolutely a delight to watch. I went in June and I believe it's the perfect time to visit, because it was already spring and just the start of summer, hence it was full of blossomed flowers and not very crowded.
Hunaina K — Google review
The house and garden where Monet spent his final years and painted some of his most famous pieces such as the water lilies or the bridge. An interesting visit and a good source of inspiration for artists. The village of Giverny itself is also quite cute despite the "tourist effect"
Mathieu Cocheteux — Google review
VERY NEAT FOR A MONET FAN. This was a great detour on our way to Normandy. Parking is challenging though if you wait king enough someone leaves. When we came there was also a market (Sunday morning) so that made parking even more difficult. We did not have advance tickets and only waited in line for 5 mins to purchase. The gardens and ponds are amazing. The flowers are incredible. The house is really neat as It has his first studio with replica paintings. The feel of the gardens shows how one of the great impressionists could be motivated to paint. It was beautiful.
Tim — Google review
Highlight of my recent Paris trip! Quite straightforward reaching this place (by train and then shuttle bus; signs are very clear once you reach Vernon). My recommendation is plan the trip yourself but buy entry tickets in advance. Spent about 3 hours here. Loved browsing the shop too. Even though it was crowded - I came in summer, there are little pockets of quiet where you can sit around and just soak in the atmosphere of this beauty of a place.
Twentyone Purplehorses — Google review
Possible the most beautiful garden in the world! I dreamt of this place for years before visiting. After finding a book about Monet’s garden several years earlier this place had been in my bucket list until I finally had the time to visit during a trip to Paris in 2023. I travelled from Paris as part of a coach tour and spent the entire day in Giverny. It was a rainy day, but did not take away from the magic of the experience. 8 full time staff tend the garden and the tulip beds are certainly a highlight. Although the water lilies were not in bloom during my visit, the lily pond was still amazing to behold. The Japanese bridges hold so much history and are iconic scenes. I brought my watercolours to paint while attending.
Would definitely recommend taking a day to visit by train or tour coach.
Susan Lengyel — Google review
Beautiful place. A must on your list. An hour outside of Paris. It is less expensive to Uber if you have 6+ people.
May G — Google review
Wonderful and moving experience. The home is charming and loaded with art (not Monet's but special nevertheless), photos, and furnishings to recreate how Monet lived in a key mature part of his artistic life and after achieving rare "success while still living". Although the gardens have been replaced, they did so with the greatest effort to make it exactly as it was. The garden is absolutely lovely as well as the pond where waterlilies and other masterpieces were painted. The village is lovely as well. Great experience.
Jim Beezley — Google review
Wonderful gardens but so very busy! Line at 30 min after opening was 2.5h long. Even longer when we were leaving. I'm thinking, get there an hour before opening (09:30 for our visit).
Japanese garden is certainly the highlight. Very beautiful.
Gary Sopher — Google review
Stunning and worth visiting early in the day. Visit through Monet's house before the gardens to avoid the crowds.
The e-ticket was poorly signposted if you catch the shuttle bus from Vernon Gare, it's actually the Group-entry gate near the underwater, rather than the main entrance up near the gift-shop.
James Mouat (Joffy) — Google review
Beautiful gardens. Visited in August 2023. Many flowers in bloom. Visited the house. Couldn't really take your time in the house due to the number of visitors. Arrived for opening 9.30am. Well worth the time here
Bobbie Atkinson — Google review
If you love art and nature/garden, you should visit this place during Spring!
To get there, you could take the TER (train) and then you will get a shuttle bus from the station to the location. Once you reach there, you will have to walk for like 5 minutes to reach the garden.
If you are hungry or want to take something quick, there are a few restaurants and takeaway places outside of the garden. Keep in mind that if the ticket is single entry, you cannot exit the place and come back, in case you gets hungry! ;)
So the place, I really loved the garden, which was peaceful and beautiful at the same time. I spent quite sometime in the garden before entering to the Monet’s house. The house is filled with his and many other artists works, which are amazing.
Also, do lots of forget to go to the other side of the garden where you could find small water canal and a pond.
I spent almost 2-3 hours there and then grabbed a small sandwich from one of the takeaway shops after exiting from the place.
Also, one more suggestion, try to go in the morning time slot, something near 10:30 a.m. for a better experience.
I will highly recommend you to visit this amazing place at least one time!
Sreyas K Sunil — Google review
This place is absolutely magical! If you are anywhere near here - within 100 miles - then go!!! Book online before going just in case there’s a queue or it is full. There is so much to see and explore and just get lost in the gardens. We went in summer and it was simply amazing. There were some crowds but it didn’t feel crowded at all. Park at the lot just opposite - plenty of spaces. Could have spent the whole day there but settled for 4 hours in the afternoon.
Bryan Adams — Google review
It was a very beautiful place.
I visited in mid-October and it was wonderful.
It was not crowded and I didn't have to wait in line, so it was comfortable.
I think it might be crowded in spring, but I would like to visit in each season.
I am truly grateful for preserving and sharing such a wonderful place.
Aimi Sekiguchi — Google review
Words & photos don’t do Monet’s Garden justice.
Beautiful/ Serene / Peaceful start to describe the setting
Small town with good restaurants well equipped to handle the crowds.
Strongly suggest you visit this treasure
#travel #France #tourist #Monet
Hank Johnson — Google review
The Fondation Monet is a must-visit for any fan of Impressionist art. The house and gardens are beautifully preserved, and it is easy to see why Monet was inspired by them. The gardens are especially stunning in the spring and summer, when the flowers are in bloom. I would recommend visiting early in the day to avoid the crowds.
The staff at the Fondation Monet are friendly and helpful. They were happy to answer our questions about Monet and his work. We also enjoyed the guided tour, which gave us a deeper understanding of the gardens.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience at the Fondation Monet. It is a truly special place that everyone should visit at least once
Adrian Huber (Ahbr) — Google review
It was an incredible time at the Monet Gardens and house. We did this as a cruise ship excursion and while it made for a long day it was so worthwhile. Even in Mid-October there were still flowers blooming. We enjoyed wandering through the grounds and touring the house.
Rhonda Deniston — Google review
Worth the visit. Its a small place (house and garden) but the flowers and the paintings in the house are so, so beautiful. You probably will spend maybe 3 hours max. Can have a lot of visitors, so need to be patient when taking pics. Also, the shop at the end is super interesting! Couldn't resist to buy something!!
Being from America, seeing something so magnificent is amazing. Granted, we saw it when it was closed, the restoration is coming along beautifully. The sear size of the grounds is wonderful and open. This is one place I would keep coming back to. Every angle is beautiful.
Karen Paul — Google review
Not good. What is there is locked up. The gardens are fine but why bother preserving a castle if visitors can not access the towers etc?
A very interesting motte, shell keep with donjon and some unique galleries for archers - yet all inaccessible.
We visited enroute back to the ferry, so no great loss.
However, Gisors is missing out on something. In fact, they are missing out on everything.
M.F.W. Kellermann — Google review
Great location and very easy to visit because there is free parking just outside the entrance. Restorative work is in progress. The inside of the main walls is free to enter but there are no interpretive panels - that’s disappointing. There are guided tours and one in English, see notice (Photo posted) near the gate. Worth visiting.
Alan C (AlanC-LAUK) — Google review
Lovely park in the centre of Gisors surrounding the foot of the 10th century chateau. Free parking and good access. The Chateau is being restored, there are tours, tickets from tourist information which was closed when we visited (midday Wednesday). Pity, it looked a great place go and explore
Gill C — Google review
Was under repairs while there. However it is a beautiful park and the castle is cool and has a view, of you take the tour up to it.
Nicholas Fischer — Google review
A nice lace to visit on a sunny afternoon. Set upon a hill in a small park it is a lovely place to relax.
Rob Welham — Google review
Very nice spot in the outskirts of Paris and reachable with navigo pass.
Castle & 18th-century manor house with a vegetable garden & observatory plus defensive WWII tunnels.
Great town to visit. Quiet and relaxing. Good also for climbing lovers on the way to the tower The Castle is authentic and very well preserved.Right now there is a comics exposition going. Good to visit
Vanya Mihaylova — Google review
Nice and impressing castle in the rock over the Seine. Spectacular stairway up to the medieval part. Nice yard.
TheEvdriver — Google review
Great few hours spent in the castle. Tour guide was very knowledgeable, interesting things to see. Climb to the top was worth it , even though I am out of shape and it was a little bit tough! I made it though and beautiful views from the top
Jacquee Spano — Google review
This idyllic castle located on the banks of the Seine is certainly worth a visit and is on top of my list of the most beautiful castles in the North of France. Although the inside wasn't as exciting as the outside - a lot of the rooms were empty and the exhibition left little to the imagination - there were lots of interesting architectural features and exciting caves and towers to explore. I think if they had the budget, this castle could truly be an amazing visit - but for now, the price wasn't very high (I paid around 5 euros for a student ticket) so you get what you paid for. I hope that somewhere in the future they would make some awesome exhibitions and make it a little bit more fun.
Elise — Google review
We liked the small town. Staris in the castle are challenging, but if you can make it, the view is amazing.
Rheta Meyer — Google review
It’s a nice interesting château to visit if you’re in the area with a dungeon and great views from the tower if you were to climb few steps.
Be aware the displays are unfortunately in French only (very common everywhere else in France) so you might want to Google it before your visit.
Irina Catescu — Google review
Massive mansion with ancient tower on top of chalk tunnels built into a cliff. Rommel stored ammunition in the tunnels in WW2. The access to the tower is closed until December 2019 so we did not get to the top. It was almost empty when we visited on a Wednesday. The salon rooms had an art installation in them and were a little hard to find the entrance to as the doors were closed and we appeared to startle the staff. The best views were from the steps and the pigeon loft. Free parking near the river were we had a baguette, cheese and salami lunch on the base of the old river crossing which i guess was by barge from the looks of the remains.
Arron Manins — Google review
This is a must if you are near La Roche-Guyon. Spectacular views of the Seine and the town. If you can, the climb to the top will be worth it but it’s very trying so only if you’re in shape. The gardens are beautiful and have many types of fruits and vegetables growing.
Loree Shine — Google review
I loved the place, especially the view from the top of the tower. The castle is not fully furnished and only a part of it is open for visitors. Still think it's an impressive building and I'm glad we've visited. Definitely recommend.
Kate Kenny — Google review
The chateau is mostly empty since its during renovations. It’s a must to visit it, especially the underground tunnels.
Kevin Mita — Google review
If u arnt scared of stairs this is a must see
I absolutely loved the top of the castle it’s worth the climb!
vinny wouterloot — Google review
This place is amazing and by far my favorite chateau in this region. From the donjon, chapel, dovecote, the living spaces, curiosity cabinet room and on down to the cellars and fruit gardens, what an incredible experience. I highly recommend this place. I’ll never forget it.
Jen Bidding — Google review
An interesting visit, that involves a fair few stairs and all the displays only in French (which, is unfortunately common in France, although they had audio guides availables).
The château is unusual, being carved into the rock. Which means, several tunnels you can visit. A French comic was set here and Erwin Rommel had his HQ here in 1944.
Tom (Bozz) — Google review
A real treat, this castle has all the periods. Old dungeon, troglodyte stairs, medieval castle and even WW2 bunker.
Need to know: the stairs can be a challenge, but really worth it.
And what a spectacular view from the dungeon.
It’s a amazing place to know the history of France and Dreux. There are nice views of the city and nature.
Sadik Pavel — Google review
I can't offer much beyond the looks from the outside and the very nice grounds. We didn't do the tour. We needed a little break and it was a Great place to just relax and rest on a blanket on the grass in the shade and look out over the city. If you are interested in the history of churches in France and French Royalty you'd be fascinated and give it a 5. The last of the Louis's was buried here after his beheading in the French Revolution. Many of his predecessors are here too.
Don Moore — Google review
To be honest, I was regretting going to Dreux from Paris because someone on the train says, "Dreux? Trust me, you don't want to go there." This place will ensure you do not regret your visit to this small, charming city.
Really quite interesting place. If you are not big on history, I don't know if I can suggest this place for you. I adored the chapel and I thought that the crypt was very nice. It really is not that much to see, I did not take the audio guide but it would help to understand more about the place undoubtedly.
Went on a Saturday morning and I was the only person there.
Robert Laskarzewski — Google review
Chapelle royale de Dreux This imposing site, located high above the city, contains tombstones / tombstones of the post-French period, on each tomb lies a stone statue - a masterpiece of the buried figure, in a characteristic position, With a book, sleeping, with a sword or even covered with a stone blanket. The building has spectacular stained-glass windows with colors (which are not clear) preserved for so many years and it is located on the fringes and under an ancient church and maintained at a high level. In addition, outside the building you can see a beautiful view of the city. If passing through the area - strongly recommended!
Dorit Elmelech — Google review
A beautiful final resting place built for a king. Here lies the tombs of the Bourbon dynasty, richly detailed, refined, offering a glimpse inside royalty.
Cordova Constant — Google review
Beautiful Capel with the tomb with the last king of France
Laurent Pommier — Google review
Basically a mausoleum/necropolis. Remarkably interesting. Apart from all the tombs - some yet to be occupied - there are some fine, stained glass windows.
Paul Crosher — Google review
Beautiful place. Very nice sight and panorama of Dreux from the hill.
I loved that the shopping place is an open space and many brands can be found with cheaper prices!!
Marlene Ajamian — Google review
a type of outlet stores, nice place not that crowded, was there at end of march
Bjarne Winther Sørensen (bws1986) — Google review
Great little outlet, with a good range of options. Be careful not to get caught out in bad weather though, as it's not well covered from the elements. Good music playing from the speakers, and yummy restaurants to catch some food between shopping.
andres dorado — Google review
This is the equivalent of American Outlet malls. High end and popular brands at discounted prices.
Philippe Bouvier — Google review
Nice outlet with good variety and good prices
mohamed elazhary — Google review
Everything nice, But only Public transport few!
M Anowerus SALEQ — Google review
The place is quiet and beautiful, and there are many large stores
Fahad H — Google review
Little far but place is super cool … if va kids then take snacks or lunch for them …
GreenTibgal Tsechoe — Google review
Great place to spend an afternoon. The outlets are not real outlets in the sense that they have deals. They are just called outlets. Food selection is great, and there are some pretty cool brands represented. Good accessibility, plenty of parking and clean bathrooms. If you are passing by, great for a pit stop
Enmanuel Rumbos — Google review
Good place just outside Paris, with many brands. Plenty of free parking. Good to spend few hours shopping.
Thoiry ZooSafari is a unique destination that offers a combination of zoo, safari tours, world farm, maze, play areas and a castle with gardens. Visitors can enjoy a beautiful day out observing well-cared-for animals in spacious enclosures. The zoo features an array of animals, some of which may be unfamiliar to many visitors. There are shaded areas and picnic tables available for relaxation. The zoo also boasts playgrounds and entertainment options suitable for visitors of all ages.
Thoiry is undoubtedly the best zoo I've ever visited! I brought along my 2-year-old and 5-year-old, and we all had an absolutely fantastic time. The hyena and lion areas stand out with tunnels that allow you to walk through their habitats under a glass covering, providing an incredible view of the animals. Thoiry offers several playgrounds and a massive rope/trampoline/climbing area that entertained all of us, including my 75-year-old mother. What's remarkable is the spacious enclosures for each animal, which are meticulously designed to replicate their local habitats, setting it apart from zoos in the US. Though we missed the drive-through experience, we explored the entire zoo and will return during our next trip to France. I highly recommend Thoiry, especially if you have kids!
Elizabeth Norton — Google review
You can enjoy a safari for 30 euros (include the light show of Thoiry's castle). You will be able to sit next to ostrich and antelope. A rare things to do! There are also wolves, bears, elephant and giraffe! Be careful, if you want to see bears active don't go in winter or they will hibernate!
Ludovic Vimont — Google review
Great experience. Family friendly and amazing night lights. The safari experience in itself is great. Good opportunity to exchange about deforestation and climate change impacts on biodiversity with children.
Odette Rouvet — Google review
Very beautiful environment. Wonderfully set for the animals to feel at home and for the visitors to have a close-up experience. Great for all ages!!!
DESTINY GNANT? — Google review
Waste of time and waste of money. We initially did the safari (taking your car and driving through), and barely saw any animals. They only had 1 elephant, 2 giraffes, 2 camels, 3 zebras, a few ostriches and small black bears.
Then we parked our cars and walked into the zoo. What another waste of time. We had to walk for hours just to see a few skinny lions, 2 tigers, 4 gorillas, a few small kangaroos and one medium size anaconda (just naming the few interesting animals that was there).
They also had chickens, frogs, small raccoons, very small otters, 2 horses and a few other animals like foxes, parrots and 1 leopard. In addition, the park was dirty and not well maintained.
Overall, if I knew I wouldn't have visited at all. It was a complete waste of time and money.
king galant — Google review
This is certainly not an African safari, but it is a very good urban safari.
I was surprised by the place, the beautiful manor and the well-kept surroundings, as well as the lion glass tunnel.
I would recomended everyone to visit this safari zoo.
Solvita Melne — Google review
I am not a big fan of zoos bit we took our 7yr old. This is a good zoo. The layout is very nice. They have a lot of interesting species that I had never seen, also tunnels through the feline enclosures. And a drive through “safari.” It’s all a bit small but very tidy, very nice. It always breaks my heart to see the gorillas bored to death.
The kids games a great. The food is absolutely disgusting, bring a picnic lunch.
James Joint — Google review
The ticket includes the safari, the zoo and the castle. The safari had decent amount of animals. A separate section for the American animals. Overall the zoo is well kept and has some exotic animals.
Saquib Siddiqui — Google review
Amazing place: safari is awesome, you almost can touch a bear, a lot of other usual zoo animals and side activities like a zip line and a rope city. Recommend to use 2 days pass to have time for everything, especially if with kids.
Sergey L — Google review
Beautiful day out seeing animals who looked well cared and had proper spaces cared of to live in. Lots of animals, some of them we never saw before. It is amazing to see so many of them. Lots of shadow in the zoo. Playground in the middle. Picnic tables available. We arrived at the opening and left just before the closure - plan the whole day there!! Started with walking through the zoo and finished off with the car safari - great idea as we were happy to sit down at that point!
BaichereC — Google review
Great experience! Safari bus is a good idea. It was a pity that there was no English language option offering during the tour.
Serkan E. — Google review
Awesome place...had an amazing experience..it has everything..farm animals to wild and birds to reptiles..kids will love it. The safari is very good experience. The Lumineers festival was breathtaking. Must visit place if u have kids. But be prepared for lot of walking.
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Château d'Auvers is a 17th-century estate located in Auvers sur Oise, offering landscaped gardens and a multimedia exhibition about Van Gogh and French art. The chateau is situated on a 2-mile walking tour of the town, where visitors can explore the picturesque village and visit nearby attractions such as Ile de France, the church that van Gogh captured in his paintings.
I went there because of Van gogh's exhibition. It was very good a lot of painting. Also beautiful castle.
Pom V. — Google review
Nice place to visit. Quiet and peaceful
A Rohr — Google review
The city of the last months of Van Gogh. Wonderful park and museum. There are few places that are very famous from his paintings. You can have a tour at those special places.
Nina Alexieva — Google review
What a beautiful place within a beautiful place. If you're and art fan, impressionists, post impressionists, this is a must see. The village is cute and quiet and picturesque. Dedicated to Vincent van Gogh and immortalized in his most famous paintings. Paris is just two short train rides away. So quiet, so peaceful. Highly recommended.
Kyle — Google review
A lovely château to visit while in the area. You can walk around the palace grounds and gardens for free while you admire the views of the surrounding valley and city. I didn't do anything in château but still greatly enjoyed the palace just from the grounds alone.
Walter Claude — Google review
Fun museum and nice castle! The museum is one big audiotour with different rooms. There is in every room a projected video where you can sit down and listen to the life of multiple impressionist artists.
Jana Verbrugge — Google review
It's a petit mais beau chateau at Auvers sur Oise. Located right in the way from musée d'absinthe (or maison de van gogh/his tomb or the church or maison daubigny, etc.) to maison du docteur Gachet. We made a nice little stop on the way. Entry to the park is free but inside the chateau is paid. There's parking and a restaurant called "Le Nymphe" right behind the main structure of the chateau. There are gardens on 3-4 levels, one you have the porch right at the level of the chateau from where you get a great view of the jardin à le français below and the entire village along with the hills beyond. Steps lead down from the jardin à le français to what initially seems like just a small fountain surrounded by trees however there are are some small lawns behind. In front of this lawn is the entrance to the exhibition areas or the Orangerie. However, I didn't see them as we had other spots to look at! There are other tree-lined paths lined horizontally in the plane of the chateau. Overall it's a pretty place to chill and relax, the view from the jardin right outside the main building is very beautiful. We also had our lunch picnic in the lawns at the lowest level.
Manasi Chhabra — Google review
Small and beautiful town, you can reach it by train and cars, the castle is not so big, but it contains a good museum which shows you the story of artists of that town. But the most beautiful thing that I like it so much is the library of the train station, yaaay I will visit that library in the future I'm sure 😉
Youcef LAIDANI — Google review
Interesting new museum with video shows on impressionists. 5-10min per video, showing Monet, Van Gogh, Pissarro, Morisot and other...
restaurant and gardens and small parking. Good to have outside of Paris for those who don’t want to suffer the rush of big museums.
GentilDanseur GOOGLE — Google review
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Chemin des berthelées (parking), 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise, France
Maison de Van Gogh, also known as Auberge Ravoux, is a historic site that holds great significance for art enthusiasts. This humble inn was the final residence of Vincent van Gogh, and visitors can step into Room 5 where the artist spent his last months. The house offers guided tours in English or French, providing insights into its history and a short film experience. Additionally, there's a cafe located beneath the house that has been in business since Van Gogh's time.
Definitely a must visit for those who are interested in Van Gogh’s life. Very good English speaking guide who had a lot of interesting (sad) stories. We were lucky that the 2022 season was extended for one extra month.
Mark — Google review
We visited the house on an empty weekend. It is not possible to take pictures of the room space because it is not allowed. Admission ticket will include a guide (you can choose English or French). Each tour will last about 30 minutes so we hear about the history and a short film. The ticket comes with a pretty postcard, and underneath the house is a cafe that's been in business since Van Gogh lived there.
Rachel Ngn — Google review
It’s now closed and scheduled to re-open on April 6th
??? (Manager Kong) — Google review
Visited in November on my Viking tour from Paris to Normandy. Felt privileged to walk in shadow of a great artist!
Carole Ostrander — Google review
The city of the last months of Van Gogh. This is the house he lived in . There are few places that are very famous from his paintings. You can have a tour at those special places.
Nina Alexieva — Google review
This is the historical site about Van Gogh and many impressive stories about this great painter.
Christine GINET — Google review
The English guide tour is lovely, a lot of interesting facts about Vincent you won’t hear about in another place. Thank you.
Hao Yu — Google review
Interesting to see the tiny room where he spent the last months of his life. There's a short film detailing his paintings and parts of his life.
Stephanie Lundgren — Google review
Van Gogh's final home. It is a great little tour. When the restaurant reopens, it will be even better.
Nicholas Fischer — Google review
The town of Auvers sur Oise has a beautiful path of artists.
Sandra Sierra — Google review
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52 Rue du Général de Gaulle, 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise, France
Beautiful cemetery, on a hill in Auvers-sur-Oise.
Here you'll find the graves of Vincent and Theo van Gogh. Just a few graves to the right from there you'll find the grave of Corneille.
It's nice and quiet upthere.
Monique Könning — Google review
Auvers-sur-Oise cemetery is a typical but, with one exception, an unremarkable French communal cemetery. That exception is, of course, that it is the final resting place of Vincent van Gogh and his brother Théo.
There are several other artists buried here, but the majority of people only visit for van Gogh.
British visitors may also be interested to see the graves of three airman, killed during the second world war when their plane crashed near Auvers. There is also one lone Australian soldier from the Great War.
Simon Abercrombie — Google review
The final resting place of Vincent Van Gogh and his brother Theodore Van Gogh among others well known people in the town.
Mimi Morris — Google review
Looks like all that is left after death is ,,Ici repose ‘’ , name and years . But no. At least not after Van Gog.
Dragana M — Google review
Oct 2014--My wife and I stayed in Paris for 5 nights and took day trips from our B&B Cote Montmartre on Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle in Montmartre district. One of our trips was from Gare St. Lazare connecting in Pontoise, arriving in Auvers sur Oise at mid-AM. We ate brunch across from the station and walked past the church to the cimetiere exclusively to see Van Gogh's grave. Before entry, one can see the fields to the west and south of the cimetiere which were featured in Vincent's last paintings. One can also walk through those fields from the cimetiere back to town. Highly recommended. Our visit was made more special by visiting Musee d'Orsay with the Impressionist exhibit, featuring the works of Van Gogh, before we day tripped to Auvers. but, we love impressionism and most especially Van Gogh's works and his personal history.
guy mcdonald — Google review
Beautiful sky and the moment when I found the graves of Vincent and Theo Van Gogh.
Sasha P — Google review
So sad
Rick Deruet — Google review
(Translated by Google) The Wheat that Vincent wrote to Théo, his brother, saying it represented his sadness and extreme loneliness was already harvested. It was there that the firearm accident occurred that led to his death. Opposite is the municipal cemetery, where he was buried in 1890.
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Six months after his death, Théo died and, later, his remains were placed in a tomb next to his. The son of Dr. Gachet, a doctor and friend of Vincent, took a sapling from his father's house and planted it between the tombs, uniting them, sealing the friendship between the brothers and also between Vincent and Gachet.
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A cemetery is a sacred place, even if you have no religion. So try to be silent and keep a low profile while you're at it. If you can, take a flower to place at the tomb and say a prayer for the soul of the tomb you visited and for those who rest there.
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O Trigal que Vincent escreveu a Théo, seu irmão, dizendo que representava sua tristeza e extrema solidão já estava ceifado. Foi ali que ocorreu o acidente com a arma de fogo que o levou à morte. Em frente, está o cemitério municipal, onde foi enterrado em 1890.
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Seis meses após sua morte, Théo veio a falecer e, posteriormente, seus restos mortais foram colocados em um túmulo ao lado do seu. O filho do Dr. Gachet, médico e amigo de Vincent, retirou uma muda da era da casa do seu pai e plantou entre os túmulos, unindo-os, selando a amizade entre os irmãos e também entre Vincent e Gachet.
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Um cemitério é um local sagrado, ainda que você não tenha religião. Então procure fazer silêncio e manter a discrição enquanto estiver nele. Se puder, leve uma flor para colocar no túmulo e faça uma oração pela alma do túmulo que foi visitar e pelos que ali repousam.
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Turreted, 14th-century chateau & former royal residence, hung with tapestries & set in parkland.
Lovely castle in a lovely town...A fairy tale .. Sadly too few rooms to visit ..make sure to go in the morning to be able to visit the upstairs rooms..
AnotherCreaturE — Google review
I love nice gardens of this castle, but the castle itself is a bit empty inside...
Julia Julia — Google review
The garden is very beautiful. It's worth the time to explore it. But inside the castle there's not much to see, there was just few rooms exposed.
With your ticket you get access to 2 more monuments that you can find close by.
Leonardo REGINO — Google review
A palace of historic significance. General de gaulle is supposed to have come here to liberate Paris from the assault and struck a deal.
T.S. Ramji — Google review
Beautiful chateau and lovely park.
Robert Horak — Google review
Stunning grounds. Went in the afternoon,but found it far too busy with pedal carts, good carts, and tour scooters. Returned the next morning around 8:30 and had the run of the grounds on my bicycle and much more time to enjoy each little corner.
elliott sherburne — Google review
Beautiful chateau & gardens. Very well maintained.
Fergus McNamara — Google review
Beautiful location. We walked through the grounds and enjoyed the well maintained features. It's so nice that it's right near the town centre. We will return once the château is open so we can look around inside.
Simon Nobes — Google review
Calm and beautiful place. Very less crowded. Must visit place for relaxation. You can get tandem, cycle, electric golf car. Good to bring kids
Gowsh Moon — Google review
The castle is no longer a residence of President, it’s only a museum. Very nice and cozy , not big, with beautiful interiors. Interesting combination of an old fortress , which you still can see, and new extension of the castle. It is surrounded by big park and pond. The tickets cost 7,5€ and currently available only online. Don’t forget to take a boat or a bike for a great walk in the park ! 15 euros per hour worth it!!!!
Natalia D — Google review
A beautiful place with lovely gardens, paths and a small lake. The castle itself is amazing. It's not too big, but it's definitely worth visiting.
Jovanka Varagic — Google review
Amazing place for weekend chill or just to walk and talk with friends.
Dimitar Talazov — Google review
Very interesting place, with great explanations on the first and second empires, French presidents customs and much more, including end of the French divine monarchy. The place specifically built by Louis XIV for his wife (Marie-Antoinette) called "La laiterie de la Reine" (the milk farm of the Queen) is also worth visiting, included with the entrance ticket, but quite far (1km walk from the main castle). The garden is magnificent.
Overall a place that is tightly linked to the power in France for the past 300 years.
National park with woodland trails, raised forest walkways, wild deer & raptor flight presentations.
Spent the day with family, walked the whole loop, very tranquil forest. We watch the raptor bird presentation which was excellent. Very close up look at many raptors, flying around. Our kids played at the huge trampoline in the sky as my daughter called it. Great place for family and anyone looking for a relaxing walk in the forest. Beware of grumpy photographers thou, ran into one on the trail who thought he owned the place. It's a space for everyone.
Jacob Reid — Google review
We came from Asia to visit here. We saw online that there were lots to see. But it’s wasn’t at all as expected. It’s so expensive that even for 5 years old they took 18€ like adult😇. We are really disappointed. At the end of the trip we were all tired just walking around forest, there is not many animals to see. If you want to go for a walk it’s fine if not it’s really not worth. Y
Tenzin Samdup — Google review
The forest is quite nice, with a lot of deers. We didn’t see other animals.
The trampoline parc is medium size and kids at different ages. I sprained my ankle and I will spend the next month in bed.
The price of the ticket is big for a walk in the forest and trampoline. I could see the bird show because of my accident with the ankle .
The annual pass may worth the money.
Doina Olteanu — Google review
The bird show is really impressive. The show alone is worth the entrance ( 15€ per adult ).
There are boars and elks in the forest.
At the end, there are some treehouses.
Raymond Chenon — Google review
Very beautiful walk in the forest, plenty of places to see animals.
Cordova Constant — Google review
Slightly cheaper by internet but well worth it. The rapace show was worth while so is the climb in the trees. We saw deer and boars. Kids thrilled.
Suzanna Kejairi — Google review
Great bird show, lots of different birds
but the Forrest animals are really disappointing.
New trampoline park is great fun
Steven Saen — Google review
Enjoyed this place and the staffs. The bird rapace show was very impressive. The show is in french only but will worth it.
Olivier Jobert — Google review
Very nice forest with wildlife and animations. We will come back in the future.
Julia R — Google review
Oak park with freeroaming stags, treetop walk, and great bird show. The only problem for a foreign tourist is the absence of English signs.
Château de Malmaison, once the country home of Napoleon and Joséphine, boasts 19th-century decor, furnishings, and paintings. Acquired by Josephine in 1799, she spared no expense in enhancing the house and grounds. The estate even served as a seat of the French government for a brief period.
Very interesting. Our guide Carmen was great, she helped us learn all about Josephine and her March through history.
Lizzy French — Google review
Splendide castel of Malmaison, the place of love for Napoleon and Josephine. She died here before Napoleon comes back from Elba. He loves here more than everything. Must see
Yers Keller — Google review
Rather interesting tour of Napoleon's home. Beautiful front garden. Loved the two obelisks in the back of the home.
Vaughn Gdula — Google review
Spectacular Chateau de Malmaison. Part of our Viking Paris to Normandy cruise in September 2022. Absolutely beautiful. As I always suggest, please educate yourselves on the history of these sites prior to visiting to understand and enjoy / appreciate them to the fullest.
Mona Chipman — Google review
Very good audio guide. Friendly staff, great visit.
Ilona — Google review
Take a guided tour when possible. Many things are original, but much of the furniture is not. Take time to tour the gardens for the chance to spot a peacock.
Lee Dixon — Google review
Lovely little chateau. Gives a good view of the history and relationship between Napoleon and Josephine. Great collection of paintings.
Penny Taylor — Google review
A lovely place to stop by for the first free Sunday. Not overtly crowded and doesn’t take too long to walk through. The home has English translations for each room although a large placard upon hall entry describing the general history is not translated. There is an audioguide offer for €2 but decided to pass. Good preservation throughout. Make sure to see the black swans in the small pond at the back of the house.
Jennifer Smith — Google review
We truly enjoyed the Chateau de Malmaison. Not as spectacular as some chateaux, it had a more lived in appeal for us. We could almost imagine Napoleon and Josephine living here. The rooms and furnishings give a very livable impression yet are quite impressive.
Louis and Elaine — Google review
It's worth the visit. Very interesting and peaceful.
You should really do the guided tour. We had a very nice lady telling us all the details.
A must do tour if your into Napoleon and Josephine's history.
João A. B. Nogueira — Google review
Sehr empfehlenswert. Ein schönes und gut restauriertes Schloss mit einer interessanten Ausstellung. Bei unserem Besuch wurde gerade wieder an der Außenfassade gearbeitet.
Der Eintritt ist mit 6,50 Euro sehr gemäßigt, Parkplätze sind kostenlos. Hunde dürfen nicht auf das Gelände, aber das ist erwartbar und bei sehr vielen französischen Sehenswürdigkeiten so. Wir haben einen beschatteten Parkplatz gefunden.
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Highly recommended. A beautiful and well-restored castle with an interesting exhibition. When we visited, the exterior facade was being worked on again.
Admission is very moderate at 6.50 euros, parking is free. Dogs are not allowed on site, but that is to be expected and is the case at many French sights. We found a shaded parking space.
Joachim Driesch — Google review
Had a wonderful visit. Well preserved and off the beaten pass, this château was the Imperial Palace for Napoleon and Josephine. Di tmuss a walk through the gardens to see the black swans.
Nick Mahan — Google review
This was the house of Josephine and Napoleon. One can see the beautiful and incredible taste of Josephines. Beautiful pieces of art well preserved.
Jorge Gonzalez — Google review
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12 Av. du Château de la Malmaison, 92500 Rueil-Malmaison, France
The Grande Arche de la Defense is a monument in Paris, France which is made up of a hollow cube that stands on an exposed concrete base. The monument is illuminated at night and has been called one of the most remarkable modern landmarks in the city.
I liked arch and the district of Paris where it's located - Defence. It's another Paris - modern and you feel like you're somewhere in Dubai or any other modern cities. I was there during the weekend and there almost were no people,so I had a great walk and enjoyed this place.
Tetiana Datska — Google review
Nice to see if you're in the area. Got some really nice pictures of the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Gave only 4 stars because at €15 you should be able to come back at night with the same ticket.
Francis — Google review
A very cosmopolitan and financial district of Paris where you can find absolutely anything in the middle of a futuristic architecture! Very nice the Esplanade du General de Gaule with the Grand Arche de La Defense
Marian Constantinescu — Google review
Wow what a view! It really is a wonderful structure to see when coming out of the metro and the juxtaposition of the new arch with the historic one way in the sweeping distance is very impressive. The area is a bit sterile otherwise but again this plays with the beauty of Paris. Get on the metro and spend an hour or so here to enjoy the views and modernness of it.
Caïna Verrin — Google review
Its a beautiful Arc and a must visit in Paris. One can enjoy sitting and enjoy the view otherwise one can have a look in the extensive shopping district here.
Sandeep Kumar — Google review
The texture here, when you come out of the metro, is completely different from old Paris. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to see everything here well, but the place was very big, full of various shops.
Araeik Panousian — Google review
I’m from Singapore 🇸🇬 and I didn’t know this is a touristy spot till today, this building is huge and I thought it’s a shopping mall but it’s just a tower like arc the triumph, anyway do visit this place if you haven’t
Jo Y — Google review
This place is a nice pitspot 🚏 on your next trip to Paris! 🇫🇷 France Arche de la Defense ⛩️ is an impressive architectural marvel with a wonderful view 🪟 of the city. 🏙️ I wish there was more to do here
Alon Grinshpoon — Google review
Excelent location, great piece of work, not only with the arch but with all the surrounding buildings. It has a great view of the esplanada de la defense till the Arch of Triumf from the Place Charle de Gaule
Cata — Google review
Very nice place to walk around, however it gets really windy, overall everything looks so modern and is a very nice look to this part of Paris, highly recommended to visit. Also there are a couple of malls around for some shopping.
Juancnustes — Google review
The esplanade area is spacious and grand. Serves as a nice breathing space for all the tall commercial buildings around it. A unique urban gesture that reflects modern city planning. Many shopping options around as well.
Melvin Tan — Google review
Most people will miss this area of Paris (La Defense) but it's pretty spectacular for pictures and spending time. Do make time to visit during the day.
Yevgeny Krymov — Google review
Went there on a rainy day so I didn’t get the chance to see l arc de triomphe from there, the area is the modern side of Paris with many high buildings around the train station is on the right side of the arche but it’s way less modern and it’s a bit confusing to get there even though it’s right beside the arche, there was also a construction underneath tge arche which wasn’t that cool for the experience the water was dropping from the ceiling as well??
Abdelmouez Saoud — Google review
Wonderful place to visit. And take good pictures
The entire place about real architecture.
You may have a lot of different styles but n pictures and could share it with all people wants to visit this place.
Waleed Bin Mohammed — Google review
Beautiful area with modern buildings, with large malls for shopping and food court area around . The esplanade area is spacious and grand , you can sit there people watching for hours. Very accessible by metro lines located in modern business part of Paris. The views are great from its stairs .
Sharada Dilip Acharya — Google review
Great place with huge buildings, shoping malls and people everywhere! Some places were under construction, but there was enough other places to walk around. The popular "attraction" is to eat or to drink sitting on stairs in front of Grande Arche.
Konstantin Kandaurov — Google review
Fun shaped building located far outside of town but reachable by metro. It's a great place to people watch. Didn't go inside as we visited at night.
Paul Heller — Google review
Very nice spot surrounded by lots of restaurants and shops. Easy access to public transport as well
Teresa Minela Correia — Google review
Visited this on 23rd November, decent place to see, this office building is adjacent to the La Defence train Station. This is nothing much to do here.
Srini Rao — Google review
The venue is not very big, it can only accommodate 40 thousand people. The security was in a mess, and the concert had already started, so I haven't had time to go in yet.
La Défense, located in Paris, is a well-established commercial area that boasts Europe's largest business district. The region is characterized by towering skyscrapers, expansive shopping centers, and numerous office buildings. It is a hub of commerce and finance where businesses operate on a large scale with the goal of generating significant economic growth. La Défense has become synonymous with modernity, innovation and progressiveness due to its futuristic architecture and trendy atmosphere.
Château de Breteuil is a 17th-century country house with guided tours showcasing its opulent interiors filled with antiques. The estate also features ornate gardens, a maze, and interactive displays for children. Unlike the grandeur of Versailles, this chateau offers a friendly and peaceful atmosphere, with helpful guides providing insights into the family residence. Additionally, there are activities such as escape rooms and themed buildings to entertain visitors of all ages.
Entrance just for the garden and park is around 11€. I recommend having a walk in the park (around 1h). There are two ponds and quite a lot of birds.
Kacper Kwapisz — Google review
Simply wonderful ! A great place to visit. You will enjoy the tour of the château, 4 centuries of history laid out in front of you. The park is magnificent and children of all ages will be captivated by the tales of Perrault. The guides are so knowledgable and helpful, it"s a real treasuree and a privilege to visit. Merci Monsieur le Marquis ! Your chateau is amazing *****
Steve S — Google review
I never heard of this castle until today but it is beautiful, even in winter. There's a ton of history here, all explained by a guided tour with actual knowledge of the place. In winter it will be the castle itself that you want to see, in summer I imagine walking for hours in the gardens. Playground, very clean toilets, splendid views, picnic areas, it's all here.
Funke Eric — Google review
Great Castle, extremely kids friendly, nice toys in a grass area, fairy tales, natural labyrinth, beautiful environment!
The best kids friendly castle I've ever seen.
Jos? Ed GR — Google review
Charming chateau, well maintained, wax figures, interesting, Mostly suitable for kids. Worth visiting.
Oliviu Mihai Scorei — Google review
I bought the ticket for only the garden. I think there is not much to see, though. If there is a next time, I will buy a ticket for the castle.
Risa Siriwat — Google review
The castel itself is ouside beautiful, inside less interesting. The gardens surrounding the castle are great!
Peef — Google review
American Review - Ok so... planned to take my friend to this chateau and had no idea it was a fairy tale chateau geared mostly towards kids. It was still a nice time, and I saw that they offer an escape room and tour and such so there is plenty to do there. However, I'd probably suggest this more for those who have children. I pre-purchased my tickets online at their website. There was a playground, themed building with interactive displays and animatrons, gardens, hedge maze, etc.
Allie Rogne — Google review
One of the best châteaux I’ve visited in France. It’s history is tighly linked to the French history. Quite surprising ! It’s definitely worth it!
Juan García (Juan García) — Google review
We spent a sunny day there. We took the entrance to external areas only which includes access to the garden (ideal for a picnic with an available crepes and quick bites shop; it also includes a maze access as well as small projection shows which the little ones like a lot. We had the chance to also be able to see an escrime show on the date we visited which took us back in time. Recommended for a families with kids
Helena Abboud — Google review
The antithesis to our recent visit of Versilles!! Friendly & quiet, peaceful beautiful gardens, helpful & interesting guides & a real sense of a family residence open to the public. We were lucky & did meet the Marquis who gave us some history about the Chateau during our tour & then we chatted to him after our visit. A real thoughtful effort has been put into entertaining children, who would no doubt be bored by the tour very quickly otherwise. I found the early refrigeration system particulary interesting in the kitchen!! I got a real sense of the history of the place from the furniture & artifacts which are genuine to the Chateau itself, often unlike in other places, which are an assembly of disparate period pieces.
So glad we stumbled across this visit :)
dan dare — Google review
A bit of a ride out of town, worth calling in ahead to ask about available tour times and see how busy the place is. Tends to get school trips which can make the place busy. You have a choice to do grounds or guided tour also. Would have been nice to know all the fairy tail story telling and the tour is in French. Plenty of parking outside and big enough for buses also. Place is privately owned and kept up well.