Winter walks

Here are my top five recommendations for daytrips in winter. All are in An Hour From Paris except for Malmaison, which is in Half An Hour From Paris.

Château d’Ecouen in the snow

Château d'Ecouen

The short walk through the forest to the Musée de la Renaissance in the château is particularly magical in the snow, which doesn't melt as quickly as it does in Paris.   







Speedboat ferry to La Goèlette restaurant, Andrésy (Conflans Ste Honorine)

Conflans Ste Honorine


La Goèlette island restaurant at Andrésy is reached by speedboat. Optional short riverside walk to the station at Conflans Ste Honorine.   








The patron of the Guinguette Auvergnate at Villeneuve Triage

Villeneuve Triage


Watch or join the dancers at the Guinguette Auvergnate riverside restaurant. Optional short riverside walk to the station at Choisy-le-Roi.    





L'Esturgeon and old bridge, Poissy

Poissy

Visit the Villa Savoye built by Le Corbusier in 1929. Optional short riverside walk to the station at Villennes sur Seine.   






Château de Malmaison

Malmaison


Visit the home of Napoleon and Josephine, perhaps followed by lunch at the nearby Brasserie du Château.

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