is packed with little nuggets and towns that have welcomed artists just a stone's throw from hiking trails that take you through the Natural Park and to make some wonderful discoveries as you step back in time le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles Happy Heritage Days in Yvelines Refer your establishment, click here Promote your event, click here A wonderful walk in the Yvelines region awaits you on this 15-kilometer loop of nature and discovery After offering you a magnificent stroll in the footsteps of the Impressionists in the heart of the Haut-de-Seine it’s time to get even further away from the hustle and bustle of Paris towards the Yvelines and the Vallée de Chevreuse you’ll discover the many pastoral and historical treasures the region has to offer Departing from the Saint-Rémy-les-Chevreuse train station your day’s escapade will take you to the banks of the Yvette the charming waterway around which the hike is orchestrated you’ll come across magnificent châteaux and lush forests that will take you far from Paris as well as picturesque churches and charming villages From Herbouvilliers to Les Sablons and Chevreuse every village in the area has its own surprises in store And as well as admiring the scenery and enjoying the peace and quiet you’ll also be able to sample local specialities and the skills of local craftsmen (including France’s last remaining syrup maker) so that you can treat yourself or leave with some tasty Yvelines delicacies This historic walk will take you past a number of architecturally interesting buildings it’s a multi-faceted hike you could be in for a stroller in search of greenery or just a walker looking for a bucolic outing With little in the way of gradient or uneven terrain it’s worth noting that this escapade isn’t overly demanding and therefore suitable for beginners you’ll need to be well equipped to cover the 15-kilometre route This is one of the many walking trails to be found in the Paris region. Don’t hesitate to take a look at our list of the region’s most beautiful escapades Hiking in the Vallée de Chevreuse – Detailed itinerary here The Domaine et Musée de la Fondation Coubertin, nestled in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, is a true cultural treasure of the Yvelines region. Many know the town for its sublime Ponts promenade just a stone's throw away but did you know that the Fondation Coubertin estate is open to visitors at weekends Here you can discover the Jardin des bronzes an open-air sculpture museum set in a superb park between plain and forest The château houses the magnificent works of Joseph Bernard The Fondation de Coubertin was born in 1949 from the meeting between Yvonne de Coubertin and Jean Bernard Their shared vision led to the creation of a workers' university recognized as a public utility in 1973 The Fondation de Coubertin is dedicated to moral and cultural upliftment transmitting the values of humanism through an education focused on manual trades The Fondation de Coubertin museum, which has been awarded the"Musée de France" label houses sculptures and drawings dating from the late 19th century to the present day The museum displays its collections in several spaces around the château offering a unique exhibition in the heart of nature The collection began with gifts from Jean Bernard in 1985 and has grown over the years through donations and bequests Domaine de Coubertin covers 30 hectares and includes the château is a historic site that belonged to the Fredy de Coubertin family for 400 years offers accommodation for students and visitors with the Ateliers Saint-Jacques and the Fonderie de Coubertin exhibits some of the museum's sculptures and is a renowned vocational training center is a permanent exhibition of sculptures dating from the 19th century to the present day Designed by architect Robert Auzelle at Jean Bernard's request while small staircases provide access to successive terraces created this marvellous open-air exhibition space Appel.les Fenosa and Robert Wlérick are on permanent display Étienne Hadju is represented by Eléonore (bronze) and Fabulation (lead bas-relief The garden is linked to the lawn behind the château by a monumental staircase where Pablo Gargallo's Urano can be admired The walk through the alleys of the château park is enhanced by large sculptures In front of the château stand two monumental bronzes by Bourdelle created by the Fonderie de Coubertin: Cheval du monument du général Alvear and L'Epopée polonaise On the terrace overlooking the Jardin des bronzes are three bronzes byÉtienne-Martin installed in the perspective of the 18th-century ice house This spring 2024, the museum presents a temporary exhibition dedicated to the sculptor Maria Papa Rostkowska made in the Italian quarries of the Henraux marble factory in Querceta The museum is open to the public only on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm reservations are required from April 1 to October 31 Rates are €5 full price and €3 concessions are available at an additional cost of €3.In short this is a great idea for a stroll through an open-air museum a visit to a wooded estate and the discovery of a temporary exhibition by a talented sculptress by CATHERINE GASCHKA and MONIKA SCISLOWSKA | Associated Press France (AP) — Poland's prime minister says he's given instructions for the government to buy a house in France where the Nobel-winning scientist couple Marie Sklodowska-Curie and Pierre Curie spent holidays and weekends from 1904-1906 Premier Mateusz Morawiecki said on Twitter this week that the house is "part of Poland's history." feet) stone-and-brick building in Saint-Remy-les-Chevreuse carries a price tag of 790,000 euros ($950,000) It's in disrepair but some of its peeling wallpaper its fireplaces and the floor tiles date back to the Curie times according to local real estate agency Stephane Plaza It said that Polish-born Marie Curie may have painted some ceiling designs herself summer holidays," Cazou-Mingot told The Associated Press during a visit to the property Wednesday "There's been no experiments done (on) this property." Pierre headed back to Paris for an academic meeting and was hit and killed by a horse-drawn cart Marie Curie came back from time to time with her daughters and then she stopped coming," and the house — with its 900-sq 19th century dovecote and water pump — was sold Renovation costs are estimated at some 200,000 euros ($240,000) Cazou-Mingot believes it will take "love at first sight and respect for the history of the property" for someone to want to invest in it Some critics in Poland commented on social media that taxpayers' money would be wasted on a house where Marie Curie did not spend long But the right-wing government has made it a priority to secure and care for places and objects significant for Poland's history Born in 1867 in Warsaw as Maria Sklodowska the scholar moved to Paris in 1891 and was one of the first women to study science at the Sorbonne She pursued a scientific career with her French husband After Pierre's death that vacated the Sorbonne's physics chair she was offered the job and became the first female professor at the renowned university Marie and Pierre Curie and French scientist Henri Becquerel jointly won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their studies on radioactivity Marie Curie also won the 1911 Nobel in Chemistry for discovering radium and polonium Marie and Pierre Curie are buried at the Paris Pantheon picnic in riverside meadows and explore the 11th-century hilltop castle Furtive mushroom-pickers slip to secret spots in the woods nearby This article appeared in the Christmas Specials section of the print edition under the headline “Take the B train” Discover stories from this section and more in the list of contents In 2024 we found new ways to cover a range of topics, from war to the future of energy—and, of course, elections. 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The pluses and pitfalls of the world’s most disciplined primary schools Tens of thousands of animals are moved to new states each year, so they can find homes A landslide fueled by heavy rain caused three cars of a Paris-bound train to overturn Tuesday morning The accident happened between the southwestern suburbs of St-Remy-les-Chevreuse and Orsay about 5 a.m Michek Bournet, mayor of Gif-sur-Yvette, told La Parisien there were very few people on board at the time because it was the first train of the morning "We could have had a disaster because if it was an hour later there would have been a lot of students on board," he told the newspaper Bournet said the driver had been warned that a tree had fallen on the track but didn't see that part of the track had been washed away Officials couldn't say when the track would be reopened France has been dealing with days of heavy downpours. Several rainfall records were broken Monday and some locations received the equivalent of more than a month of rain in 24 hours according to the World Meteorological Organization At least four people were killed amid heavy downpours and subsequent flooding last week The heavy rain was caused by an area of low pressure in the upper atmosphere, according to weather.com meteorologist Chris Dolce. That area of low pressure is moving east, which should yield drier weather conditions during the second half of the week, though a few showers can't be ruled out We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview Michek Bournet, mayor of Gif-sur-Yvette, told La Parisien there were very few people on board at the time because it was the first train of the morning \\\"We could have had a disaster because if it was an hour later there would have been a lot of students on board,\\\" he told the newspaper Bournet said the driver had been warned that a tree had fallen on the track, but didn't see that part of the track had been washed away Officials couldn't say when the track would be reopened France has been dealing with days of heavy downpours. Several rainfall records were broken Monday according to the World Meteorological Organization. At least four people were killed amid heavy downpours and subsequent flooding last week. The heavy rain was caused by an area of low pressure in the upper atmosphere, according to weather.com meteorologist Chris Dolce. That area of low pressure is moving east, which should yield drier weather conditions during the second half of the week, though a few showers can't be ruled out. His good-natured humor, his sketches in which the absurd and the bon mot are constantly mixed, his zany mimes and his always cheerful, benevolent persona have left their mark on generations. Raymond Devos is still honored in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuses, in his former home, now transformed into a museum Here you can admire the artist's personal effects including the 17 musical instruments he played (yes the fetish objects he took with him on tour... His dressing room and work office have even been reconstructed to give us a better understanding of this brilliant humorist this museum offers us an unusual and timeless visit to meet Raymond Devos During the 21st Nuit des Musées this house-museum opens its doors to visitors at night is an opportunity to enjoy this little piece of heritage and perhaps to introduce younger visitors to the comedian 2025 - 18:00 ⤏ 21:00### Night visits at the Maison-musée On the program: 4 flash visits to discover Take advantage of European Museum Night to discover the former home of Raymond Devos Stroll through the different rooms and be surprised by our flash tours The Maison-musée team will show you objects that once belonged to the artist flash visits (about 15 minutes) are scheduled every half-hour in the different areas of the Maison-musée Free admission according to available capacity with a limit of two flash visits per person Then head for the Musée Raymond Devos this Saturday Here are a few of the most enchanting escapades to be enjoyed in the Île-de-France region There are hundreds and hundreds of magical itineraries in all four corners of the region From a short Sunday stroll with the family to a real trail that will put your body to the test here are a few ideas for hikes of varying difficulty around Paris Around the charming commune of Rueil-Malmaison here’s a 14-kilometer itinerary winding through the Hauts-de-Seine in the footsteps of Empress Josephine and the Impressionists More info here verdant Vallée de Chevreuse lies to the west of the Paris region It’s also here that you can take part in one of the region’s most beautiful walks Departing from Saint-Rémy-les-Chevreuse station you’ll stroll along the banks of the Yvette past magnificent châteaux and lush forests When Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport opened in the 1970s the Vieux-Pays area of Goussainville was deserted by most of its inhabitants abandoned houses and old signposts form the backdrop the heritage trail takes you through the historic center of this “ghost village” An unspoilt river in the heart of the Seine-et-Marne region the Loing boasts many beautiful villages on its banks To take advantage of many of these treasures you can follow a 12-kilometer trail between Montigny-sur-Loing and Nemours castles and fields will punctuate your enchanted stroll More info here A beautiful stopover in the midst of nature and tranquillity More info here Rightly considered one of the most beautiful and famous hikes in the Île de France region the Circuit des 25 Moges is perhaps the most physically demanding of our selection A training ground for mountaineers preparing for a mountain outing this escapade also offers some of the finest panoramas in the Fontainebleau forest If it’s peace and quiet you’re after you’ll have to head for the Parc du Morbras in the small commune of Sucy-en-Brie skirt small streams and enjoy peaceful panoramas You’ll feel far removed from the hustle and bustle of Paris there’s something for everyone to enjoy More info here you’ll be hard pressed to find anything greener and more bucolic than this hike through the heart of the Meudon forest a real curiosity just 15 kilometers from Paris More info here the first 100% Parisian long-distance hiking trail was inaugurated making it possible to enjoy a real stroll over 50 kilometers without leaving the capital will take you through the capital’s 9 outlying arrondissements crossing the path of the 7 existing GR trails within Paris itself This 8.6-kilometer loop is the most peaceful way to discover this little haven of peace just 25 kilometers from Paris Starting from the Valmondois train station you’ll follow the path north-westwards before crossing the river and returning to point A by another route forests and small villages with a wide variety of colorful landscapes and one in which you’ll appreciate the beauty of the flora present This is one of the most flower-filled hikes in the Île-de-France region More info here Also read: GR 2024: the 50 km hiking trail that takes you right through Paris