Things to see and do Ile-De-France

This Buddhist centre is one of the largest in Europe with its 8,000 m². It was financed 80% by the Taiwanese monastic order Fo Guang Shan and 20% by the faithful. It is part of a vast ecumenical laboratory project, a large esplanade dedicated to religions in the heart of the Sycamore eco-neighbourhood. This giant temple displays a resolutely Zen, refined and mineral architecture. No golden ostentation or gigantic shimmering pagodas. Wood, stone, glass and raw concrete make the whole modern and sober. It contrasts this with, for example, the typical pagoda visible in the Vincennes woods. In any case, it houses spaces dedicated to meditation, prayer, many rooms for venerable guests during spiritual retreats, etc. Exhibitions are also visible. Don't miss the 5 m high White Jade Buddha in the main area. It should be noted that photos are prohibited in its bosom and that to visit it it is preferable to show white paws and to have the widest smile. At the exit, take the opportunity to continue your journey along the path to discover the other temples recently built or under construction, giving the area a very atypical multi-religious aspect.

Do cruise to the islands or stroll unusual? Floating aperitifs or stag? Green River, it is a concept that has proven its worth on the other side of the Atlantic and landed in Paris. They are small boat-bridge for ten people, intimate and charming boats examining the Parisian Seine and canals according to itineraries themed, during the day and into the night. Trendy mini-cruises.

A gallery as we like them, which opened its doors at the end of 2017 on the boulevard du Montparnasse. Father and son combine their respective skills here in Carrara marble, whose unique purity and whiteness have made it famous since ancient times, and the pearl of Fakarava, harvested from the oldest pearl farm still in operation on the Fakarava atoll (a UNESCO classified biosphere reserve). From it come large-scale sculptures by Nito DiDariel (the father), exhibited here and temporarily transported for some of them to the seabed of Fakarava. As for jewellery, it is Joachim himself who raises his pearl oysters: back in Paris, both of them brilliantly combine the finesse of the pearl and the strength of the marble. The jewels that result from it are unique and beautiful. In everyone's works, nature is never far away...

The green sector (floral art, horticulture, landscape environment, golf courses and sports fields) of the School of Environment and Living Environment allows visitors to discover "Environmental", a biennale of contemporary art "in and with nature" where international artists exhibit their facilities, made with the help of the students of Tecomah.

Pop Corn Labyrinthe is an amusement park located in Jouars-Pontchartrain, in the Yvelines department. It offers a unique experience in a giant corn maze. Visitors can take part in giant wooden games along the way and complete team challenges. For those interested in investigation, you can take part in a treasure hunt with riddles in the maze. Night-time activities are also available, departing between 9:00 and 11:00 pm depending on the month. The park offers free parking, shaded areas, refreshments and snacks, as well as dry toilets. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a leash.

Located in a green valley, an area of 10 hectares, the hotel offers many facilities. A fitness and relaxation area (with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam bath, but also fitness with cardio-training rooms and training room) and several of the sports fields inside as outside, with professors available (16 tennis courts, 4 squash, 2 badminton, 2 ping pong tables) that will seduce all the athletes. The restaurant completes this programme, using the latest dishes: curry curry or végétarien risotto, tender "Black Angus" or salmon and fresh mint zucchini. The area hosts seminars, opening three rooms and catering service for lunch. Finally, the club welcomes family events for individuals and organizes services for companies…

Opened since 1967, Feucherolles's garden has a nursery of 14 ha. There is a beautiful variety of shrubs, fruit trees, conifers, potted plants, seeds, bulbs, soil and organic fertilizer. The tenanciers of the site are real specialists in the planting and maintenance of green spaces, using the drip watering system, using no chemicals of chemical weeding. In addition to the advice of the gardeners (confirmed also by the jardiniers), the house offers a delivery service, but also a plantation in the individual.

Devoted to education and research, the experimental farm of Grignon, an entity of the Agronomic Institute, covers 350 ha of cultures, and 2 ha of technical buildings. Twenty-five people work there, develop agronomic activities and perform tests in different disciplines to obtain quality products. To share its activities, the farm welcomes the public and unveils its animals and facilities. The visit includes a tower by the stables, the bergery, the dairy and its milking room, as well as the discovery of the milk circuit. The farm produces its own dairy products that can be found in a gourmet shop: pasteurized milk, cheeses, yogurt cheese and fresh cream. There are also products in the vicinity, biological or award-winning agricultural contests: seasonal fruits and vegetables, charcuterie and terrines, eggs, honey, fruit juice, poultry, chocolate and foie gras. Finally, the farm proposes different thematic days, on topics as diverse as the five senses, dairy products or biodiversity, for example. To further increase the educational side of the site.

At the site of the present temple is a place steeped in religious history. Until 1880 there was a charming chapel built under Louis XV according to the drawings of Charles de Wailly, with a specific aim: serve as a altar in the Holy Sacrament during the long royal processions of the Feast-Dieu, that the king and the courtyard followed from the church Notre-Dame to the castle. The French Revolution désacralisa the chapel that was sold as a national property: it belonged to the beginnings of the Republic, the popular assemblies, before becoming a forage store. It was the English Protestant community, important since the Restoration, which gave its sacred at the chapel in 1821: she would have permission to celebrate her worship. In 1880, the former chapel threatened to collapse and became a danger to the faithful. At the time, works began, during which the cult was transferred to the castle in the Royal residences room. The Protestant temple was swallowed in 2010 and offers to the hiker a beautiful Gothic facade - in its interior it is pure huguenot style naked. The temple is an important step in the history and religious buildings of Versailles.

It is one of the old fish farms. Since 1896, exactly. The Villette fish farm is now run by Emmanuel Coupin, fish farmer and biological engineer. Of course, you can come and fish, especially with your children (equipment provided, fish prepared...). Fishing enthusiasts will also find what they are looking for: koi carp (from April to September) or ornamental carp, from Japan. The ecomuseum traces the history of this old water mill, whose origins date back to the 16th century. Old accessories also recall the history of the Villette fish farm. Finally, in the local shop, you will find fresh products (trout, sturgeon) and dishes prepared on site such as smoked salmon, smoked trout (made on site) or Nordic dishes, as well as preserves and local products from the Yvelines region.

Surrounded by a 110 ha park and a pond dotted with giant rhododendrons, the Neuville Castle offers an enchanting setting. His story began in 1560 when Joachim de Bellengreville, Provost Marshal of the Hotel du Roy ordered its construction. After having experienced several owners, the residence was rebuilt in 1756 by Marchioness Agnes de Revol, who edited his defensive appearance and bestowed his current form, before surrendering it in 1765 to Clément del Averdy, Comptroller General of Finance and Benefactor for Gambais. After a period of abandonment and wars, the castle, recorded from its ruins by the family of Labriffe, still owner. In the 1960 s, it was taken in hands and classified as historic monument. The area has been the subject of regular catering campaigns and now houses seminars and weddings in the sumptuous setting of elegant lounges with antique furniture. Many film shoots took place there like Ane's skin, the Dangerous links, Cyrano or ridiculous. In the park, on the outskirts of the castle, lies the Neuville de Neuville, a large building built in the early th century, more rustic than the castle, where you can also organize receptions.

Currently closed for an indefinite period due to lack of resources, the museum was inaugurated in 1973, in the heart of the country house - a beautiful th-century farmhouse - from Max Fourny, publisher and collector, and its wife, painter Françoise Adnet. The founder, naive art, had travelled the world and accumulated more than 1 500 pieces. The museum presents a wide range of cultures, rituals, customs and aesthetics that highlight this colourful figurative art on all continents. Here are 45 countries, of very many techniques (oil, acrylic, gouache, watercolour, pencil, pastel, iron, cardboard, embroidery, mâché paper, collage, sculpture, bas-relief…), and most varied media (canvas, wood, isorel, paper, glass…). Paintings, sculptures and publications are put into perspective through temporary exhibitions. The museum also allows visitors, both large and small, to initiate the various techniques of plastic art through workshops.

Marie-Bénédicte, with its team of guides-speakers and experts, offers you an original concept of guided tours in Paris. Discover the unusual Paris from rallying or treasure hunts. You can choose from many of the programs available: The palate, the workshops around the senses… Circuits composed of numerous discoveries and surprises. Marie-Benedicte makes updates almost daily, his address book is his secret boot. Always looking for the rare bird, spending a lot of time with traders, Promenade des Sens can maintain its network. Behind a heavy door, discover a beautiful courtyard. Enjoy the time of a morning of a personal shopper. At the convenience of shop shops and other fashionistas markers, you will enjoy the best tips to fill your wardrobe. A wide range of activities, in short, to discover all the hidden wonders of the City Light.

Built from 1319 to 1450 following a project formed by Philippe le Bel, the church Notre-Dame de Boulogne was devoted in 1330 by Hugues de Besançon, bishop of Paris. A pilgrimage place near the capital, the church sees under its vaults over the centuries Philippe V, Jean the Bon, Jeanne d 'Arc, Du Guesclin and Pope Sixte Quint. The village of Menus which, with the construction of the church, had become parish gradually took the name of Boulogne. It was erected in the revolutionary era. The church experienced successive restorations, the last of which was devoted to preserving the wall paintings that Charles Lameire realized in the last century. Our Lady of Boulogne is one of the few examples of the nineteenth century decoration in value today.

This private apartment, where the famous singer lived at the start of her career, displays many of her personal objects, a collection of earthenware and her famous black dress. A boutique also offers books and audio supports to prolong the spirit of the place and the artist. To get there, the nearest public transport stations are Ménilmontant, Rue Saint-Maur and Belleville - Menilmontant.

This tourist office is an ideal point of contact for visitors wishing to obtain information on the city's tourist attractions, upcoming events, museums and monuments to visit, as well as activities and excursions available in Paris. Tourist office staff are on hand to answer visitors' questions and help them organize their stay. The average visit lasts about 25 minutes.

It was a place brimming with magic and poetry, miraculously preserved, where Arp and Taeuber settled in 1929, in a studio-house designed by Sophie Taeuber. The visitor discovers the extent of the artistic heritage of two major artists of the th century. The atelier of Jean Arp and Sophie Taeuber was animated today by the Arp Foundation, whose contours were outlined several years before his death. It is one of the few examples of home houses that survived the disappearance of its actors. A place of creation, where these two pioneers of veneration and concrete art approfondirent their research, influence each other. A place of meetings, exchanges, where we found, alongside collectors from Switzerland, Germany or America, their friends, artists and writers of the avant-garde of the twentieth century. The Fondation Arp was named "Musée de France" in 2004 by order of the Ministry of Culture.