The Île-de-France region is teeming with Places to (re)discover for a weekend stay at hotels near Paris. From castle tours to forest excursions on foot, by bike, or on horseback, to rounds of golf, fine dining, and dreamy spas… There’s no shortage of things to do on a weekend getaway near the capital: a guaranteed change of scenery, less than an hour’s drive away!
Hotels near Paris
Corot's Ponds, Ville-d’Avray
Just 15 minutes from Paris, this hotel This 4-star hotel is a true oasis of serenity. Guests can enjoy lunch or dinner at the Café des Artistes, on the terrace overlooking the lake, which has a slightly open-air café vibe. Another highlight of the hotel is the superb Caudalie spa. Bicycles are available for guests to explore the Fausses-Reposes forest.
The highlight: the Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Corot,
Get there : 45 minutes from Saint-Lazare Station, get off at the Sèvres–Ville-d’Avray stop, then a 5-minute taxi ride.
Corot's Ponds
55 rue de Versailles – 92410 Ville-d’Avray
Starting at 160€ per night.
Corot's Ponds
Trianon Palace – Waldorf Astoria, Versailles
Nestled alongside the castle’s vast grounds, this five-star hotel is a local institution. The highlight of the property is the Michelin-starred restaurant «Gordon Ramsay au Trianon,» run by the famous English chef. Not to mention the brasserie La Véranda—also by Gordon Ramsay—and the cocktail bar.
The highlight: The magnificent and expansive Guerlain spa (2,800 m2) with its large pool
Get there : 25 km from Paris (allow about 45 minutes by car or by Transilien train from Saint-Lazare Station).
Trianon Palace – Waldorf Astoria Versailles
1 Boulevard de la Reine, 78000 Versailles
Starting at €215 per night.
The Trianon Palace – Waldorf Astoria Versailles.
The Louis Hotel, Versailles
This 4-star MGallery hotel offers affordable rates. The decor of the 152 rooms and suites skillfully blends modern design with classic style. We love the bar-restaurant, L’Alcôve.
The highlight: its location just a stone's throw from the castle.
Get there : 50 minutes from Saint-Lazare Station by Transilien.
2bis, Avenue de Paris, 78000 Versailles
Starting at 180€ per night.
Website of the’Le Louis Versailles Château Hotel – MGallery.
Hotels in the Yvelines (Chevreuse Valley, Rambouillet Forest, etc.)
The Barn, The Brétigny Mill
Nestled in the 200-hectare grounds of the Haras de la Cense stud farm, Le Barn is a green dream! The highly original architecture of this 4-star hotel charms even the most jaded travelers: the 73 rooms are housed in «Barns»—farm barns and sheds. There’s a wide variety of activities to enjoy, including horseback riding, fishing, and picking vegetables from the garden.
The highlight: An ideal place for families, with dorms for children.
Get there : A 45-minute drive from Paris via the A10.
The Barn
Le Moulin de Brétigny, 78830 Bonnelles
Starting at 180€ per night.
The Barn
Vaux de Cernay Abbey (Chevreuse Valley)
Tucked away in the heart of a 65-hectare estate in the Rambouillet Forest, this 12th-century abbeye This 19th-century property, part of the Hôtels Particuliers group, offers guests the chance to stay in the rooms once occupied by monks, priors, and others.
The best part? La Table du Prieur restaurant, located in the monks' former refectory.
Get there : about an hour's drive from Paris (via the A12/N10 or A10).
Vaux de Cernay Abbey
Domaine des Vaux de Cernay
Route d’Auffargis, 78720 Cernay-la-Ville
Starting at €130 per night (monks' room).
Website of the’Vaux de Cernay Abbey.
Country Houses – Château de Villiers-le-Mahieu (Villiers-le-Mahieu)
The 98 rooms are spread across the castle and three outbuildings. There are plenty of activities to enjoy: golf, rowing on the moat, biking in the park… A nice touch: the very glamorous Nuxe spa.
The highlight: «All-inclusive» packages—covering lodging, meals, and drinks—for 24, 36, or 48 hours that free your mind from mundane practical concerns!
Get there : a 40-minute drive from the Porte d’Auteuil in Paris.
Country Houses – Château de Villiers le Mahieu
Rue du Centre, 78770 Villiers-le-Mahieu,
24-hour package starting at 169 € per adult.
The Country Houses – Château de Villiers-le-Mahieu.
La Minotte (Montfort-l’Amaury)
In the heart of the medieval town, this 17th-century residencee The century-old building features four lofts and four guest rooms. Chef Thibault’s restaurant (formerly of Ducasse, Akrame Benallal, and Christophe Moret) promises a gourmet weekend!
The highlight: The pool and the yoga studio, where classes are available.
Get there : a 30-minute drive from the Porte d’Auteuil in Paris.
La Minotte
7 Versailles Street, 78490 Montfort L’Amaury
Starting at €155 per night for a bed-and-breakfast room and €210 for a loft.
La Minotte can be rented out in its entirety and accommodate up to 22 people.
Website of La Minotte.
Hotels in Southeast Paris
The Park Mansion (Fontainebleau,)
The three buildings of this boutique hotel house 20 spacious rooms and 7 suites that open onto a tree-lined garden. The contemporary decor is accented by furniture with a very modern design.
The most ? The terrace of the fine-dining restaurant. Chef Christophe Borniche puts a new spin on regional cuisine there.
Get there : an hour's drive from Paris (70 km), or a 40-minute train ride from Gare de Lyon followed by a 10-minute taxi ride.
The Park Mansion
36 Paul Séramy Street, 77300 Fontainebleau
Starting at €125 per night.
Website of The Park Mansion.
L’Aigle Noir Hotel, Fontainebleau :
Housed in a former 15th-century mansione Dating back to the 19th century, this 4-star hotel offers 53 rooms and suites, each one unique—we love that! They showcase the Empire style.
The most : its location just a stone's throw from the castle.
Get there : an hour's drive from Paris (70 km), or a 40-minute train ride from Gare de Lyon followed by a 10-minute taxi ride.
27 Place Napoléon Bonaparte, 77300 Fontainebleau
Starting at €150 per night.
Website of the’L'Aigle Noir Hotel.
The Régie and the Hamlet of Courances (Gâtinais, Essonne)
Less than 20 km from Fontainebleau, in the grounds of the Château de Courances—a 17th-century estate—you can stay at La Régie, the former steward’s residence, or in one of the three houses in the small hamlet.
The most : delivery of meal baskets.
Get there : 45 minutes south of Paris via the A6.
The Régie and the Hamlet of Courances
15 Rue du Château, 91490 Courances
Starting at €200 per night.
Website of "The Régie and the Hamlet of Courances" by Pierre d’Histoire.
Hotels north of Paris (Val-d’Oise, Chantilly, etc.)
outdoors at night
Le Domaine des Vanneaux – MGallery Golf & Spa Hotel (Presles, Val-d’Oise)
Designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, this 4-star M Gallery hotel—just a short drive from the capital—is the perfect retreat for a getaway that’s both idyllic and active: the Isle-Adam golf course is right across from the hotel. The 67 rooms, including 7 suites, are arranged around a patio reminiscent of a vegetable garden.
The best part? Two restaurants—the gourmet bistro and the fine-dining restaurant—run by the young chef Pierre Meneau…
Get there : Located 40 minutes from Paris by train from Gare du Nord, the hotel provides a free shuttle service for its guests.
Le Domaine des Vanneaux Hotel Golf & Spa MGallery
1, Route Du Golf Des Vanneaux, 95590 Presles
Starting at €165 per night.
The Domaine des Vanneaux MGallery Golf & Spa Hotel.
Royaumont Abbey (Asnières-sur-Oise, Val-d’Oise)
Take a little trip back in time during a weekend at this abbey, built during the reign of Saint Louis! All 53 rooms overlook the cloister, the canal, or the “Garden of Nine Squares”… So romantic!
the best part: A candlelit dinner at La Table de Royaumont in a vaulted room with light-colored stone walls.
Get there : 40 minutes from Gare du Nord by Transilien, then a 10-minute taxi ride, or 50 minutes by car.
Royaumont Abbey
Royaumont Abbey, 95270 Asnières-sur-Oise
€289 per person for a weekend in a double room, including dinner, breakfast, and tours.
Website of the’Royaumont Abbey.
Auberge du Jeu de Paume (Chantilly, Oise)
The reputation of this 5-star hotel, a member of Relais & Châteaux, is well-established! It features 92 rooms, including 25 suites, libraries, and a gourmet restaurant The Constable's Table, in short, the guarantee of a top-notch weekend.
The highlight: The Valmont Spa and its pool…
Get there : 40 minutes from Gare du Nord by Transilien, then a 5-minute taxi ride, or 50 minutes by car.
Auberge du Jeu de Paume
4 Rue du Connétable, 60500 Chantilly
Starting at €240 per night per room Classic.
Hotel l’Auberge du Jeu de Paume.
Mont Royal Castle Hotel Chantilly
This elegant hotel has 108 rooms and offers many amenities, including a spa, a swimming pool, and a fine-dining restaurant.
The highlight: Its location in the heart of the Chantilly Forest
Get there : A 35-minute drive from Porte de Vincennes.
Allée des Marronniers, 60520 La Chapelle-en-Serval
Starting at 230€ per night.
The Château Hôtel Mont Royal Chantilly.
The New Hyatt Regency Chantilly
Opened in the spring of 2019, this resort, set in the heart of a 17-hectare park, offers 211 rooms, including 14 suites, spread across various buildings, one of which is a 16th-century mille century. Two restaurants and a 1,200 m² spa round out the offerings.
The most : The CRAFT brewery, housed in a former factory, has an industrial look.
How to get there: 30 minutes to the Chantilly Gouvieux train station, then a 10-minute taxi ride, or 55 minutes by car.
4 Route de Senlis, 60500 Vineuil-Saint-Firmin,
Starting at €155 per night.
The Hotel Hyatt Regency Chantilly
In Giverny, just outside Normandy
The Tithe of Giverny (Giverny, Eure)
After admiring the water lily pond made famous by Claude Monet, we head off to explore one of the five country-style guest rooms at La Dîme: terracotta floor tiles, exposed beams, antique fireplaces…
The highlight: the option to rent two vacation rentals in the garden.
Get there : a 55-minute drive from Porte Maillot (68 km).
The Tithe of Giverny
2 Rue de la Dîme, 27620 Giverny
Starting at €128 per night.
Website of The Tithe of Giverny.
The Garden of Feathers (Giverny, Eure)
The hotel has eight rooms, including four spacious suites spread between the Anglo-Norman house and the Art Deco-style annex.
The highlight: Gourmet cuisine and Chef David Gallienne’s “Impressionist” menu, presented in seven courses.
Get there : a 55-minute drive from Porte Maillot (68 km).
The Garden of Feathers
1 Rue du Milieu, 27620 Giverny
Starting at €135 per night.
Hotel Le Garden of Feathers.
