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La Roche-Guyon and the Seine Valley: the most beautiful detour in the Vexin
A cave castle, one of the ‘Most Beautiful Villages in France’, and the meandering banks of the Seine as painted by the Impressionists: the perfect day trip from the estate.
Things to do around the Clos des Vignes: 12 experiences to enjoy in the Vexin
Artists’ villages, châteaux, the Seine Valley, walks and fine dining: our guide to the best things to see and do around the estate, in the French Vexin.
On the Impressionists’ Trail: Giverny, Auvers-sur-Oise and the Seine Valley
From Monet’s house to Van Gogh’s fields, the Vexin and its surroundings have inspired some of the greatest painters. Our one-day itinerary starting from the estate.
Hiking in the French Vexin Regional Nature Park
Plateaux stretching as far as the eye can see, white-stone villages, woods and valleys: the Vexin is a walker’s paradise. Our suggestions for walks starting from the estate.
Beauvais: the world’s tallest Gothic cathedral – a day trip
Half an hour from the estate, Beauvais hides a breathtaking display of stone and stained-glass windows. Here’s our suggested itinerary centred around its cathedral and its astronomical clock.
Chantilly: the château, the grand stables and Chantilly cream, less than an hour from the estate
A château set on the water, princely stables and the famous cream: just 47 minutes from the Clos des Vignes, Chantilly is the perfect place to spend a day.