On the edge of the forest Aigremont, Chambourcy, L'Etang-la-Ville, Mareil-Marly

Aigremont is a pretty village on the edge of the Marly forest. Follow the schoolchildren’s trail to discover it and extend your walk with a visit to the Tailles d’Herbelay.

South of Aigremont, the Tailles d’Herbelay forest is home to the remains of the Tailles d’Herbelay resistance centre, a witness to the First World War. It is now open to the public via a 200-metre pathway with information panels. The 1,749-hectare Marly forest completes the harmony of this typical Yvelines village.

The town of Chambourcy is home to a sumptuous jewel, hidden on the edge of the Marly forest, the Désert de Retz. This landscaped park is an architectural and botanical gem that invites you to take a timeless stroll, amid remarkable trees and unusual fabriques including the grandiose destroyed column.

Also worth a visit in the village is the André Derain house. Nestled in a peaceful, leafy setting, this home bears witness to the life and work of André Derain, co-founder of Fauvism. He was captivated by the poetry of the site, where he found the tranquillity he needed to create.

At L’Etang-la-Ville follow the waterways and explore this pretty village near the Marly forest. The Nabis painters Ker Xavier-Roussel, Bonnard and Vuillard notably celebrated it in several canvases, set off to discover them thanks to the Impressionist Trail.

For those who wish to set off to discover the Marly forest, nothing could be simpler, if you are in Paris, load your bike onto the Transilien line L and get off at the “Forêt de Marly” station.

Take a stroll along the paths of Mareil-Marly and enjoy a superb panorama of the west of Paris from the heights of the town.

Among our must-sees, treat yourself to a gourmet break in one of the town’s restaurants and meet Bohémont Flamand at Les Temps des Savoir-Faire!