Every day on France Bleu Paris, Célia Scemama gives you an appointment to make you (re) discover one of the pretty corners of Île-de-France. In partnership with VisitParisRegion.com (Ile-de-France CRT), discover in 40 days, the places of activities and leisure in the Paris region.
Our reporter Célia Scemama takes us to meet Eric Dumoulin, the mayor of Chatou.
– Celia Scemama
Chatou is the green door of Yvelines
You can discover a city marked by artin particular by the island of the impressionists but also with the presence of street art.
Through a bucolic walke you can discover a city with landscapes where you could imagine yourself in a painting.
In September you can attend the “Festival Lumières Impressionistes” with screenings, exhibitions, Venetian festival, dance shows and contemporary circus performances!
We continue the discovery of Chatou at the Furnace House with Anne Galloyer, head of the museum.
The Fournaise family settled for several generations. The family began to rent boats for Parisians who came for a walk, too it was possible to eat on site with the particularity of the presence of tablecloths on the tables.
In the museum, you can discover a immersive experience in which you will be able to meet … Renoir!
Our reporter Célia Scemama takes you on his bike to continue the discovery with Emilie Rochat, communication officer of Saint Germain & Boucles de Seine Tourist Office
– Celia Scemama
You can take bikes from Paris and reach Chatou or leave from Chatou to continue to other towns in the Yvelines.
It is possible to take the walk also for discover reproductions of paintings placed at the places where the painters have placed their easels.
– Celia Scemama
Another way to do this bucolic stroll: there are cruises on the seine !
A gourmet break?
Our reporter takes us to meet Stéphane Lévêque the great-grandson of the inventor of the creator of Paris-Brest in Maisons-Laffitte.
We continue the tasting at the Tastevin restaurant with David who makes our mouths water with the house specialty: lobster ravioli!
– Celia Scemama