La Vallée aux Loups
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La Vallée aux Loups - by Michael on Google
Description
The Vallée-aux-Loups is an estate located in Châtenay-Malabry, in the department of the Hauts de Seine, to the south of Paris. It comprises the former house of the French writer Chateaubriand and an arboretum. The house was purchased by François-René de Chateaubriand in the early 19th century, and he lived there from 1807 to 1818; it consists of three buildings with period furniture that can be visited. The arboretum is laid out as a landscaped park (reminiscent of Japanese gardens with a pond, island, and bridges) organized in several gardens including about 2500 plants and over 150 species of trees.
Access & Transport
From downtown Paris, the easiest way to get there it by RER B until Robinson station (the terminus) and walk 20mins / 1.5km. By car, take the A-86 exit 28 for Châtenay-Malabry until the Salvador Allende roundabout Direction info: https://vallee-aux-loups.hauts-de-seine.fr/infos-pratiques/les-acces-aux-domaine
Instructions & Recommendations
The Domaine de Sceaux is nearby and could easily be combined for a full day outing but may feel a little redundant for some
Environmental & Social
A green activity. Socially, it provides an enjoyable environment to residents and helps preserve the region's cultural and historical heritages.
Conclusion
The Vallee aux Loups is one of those gems one gets to discover during regional itineraries and slow travel: it is peaceful, picturesque and relaxing, easy to get to and genuinely interesting (the perfect opportunity to learn more about Chataubriand).
Key positive
Beautiful landscaping and tree variety
Well-furnished housed with very moderate entrance fee
Key negative
None
Suitability
The estate is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, including the ground floor of the house (the content of the upper floor can be visited virtually on video)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 50m
est. visit time:2h
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
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