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Luxe Magazine tested: At Aux Étangs de Corot, nature, relaxation, and a riverside café at the gates of Paris.

Just fifteen minutes from Paris, treat yourself to a bucolic interlude on the summer terrace "Les Paillotes," the chic and retro guinguette on stilts at Les Etangs de Corot, a charming hotel lost in the heart of nature, reminiscent of the most beautiful impressionist paintings...

A poetic interlude in the greenery

Les Étangs de Corot and its guinguette. - © Etangs de Corot

Barely out of Paris, the landscape changes. The cars become fewer, silence takes over, and green invades the horizon. Les Étangs de Corot opens like an impressionist painting, bathed in soft light and shifting reflections. I walked along the banks in the late afternoon, rocked by the birds' song and the calm of the water. An immediate sense of disconnection, almost surreal.

The spirit of the house in a discreet hotel

A suite with a terrace at Les Étangs de Corot. - © Etangs de Corot

The welcome is subtle, without ostentation, but with attention. In my room, the light filtered through natural linen curtains, and the atmosphere felt more like a country house than a hotel. The elegant furniture, soft colors, and absolute tranquility created a rare sense of peace, with a few books left in plain view. This detail struck me: here, you're invited to take your time.
In the early morning, on the terrace, the water panorama gave me an immediate sense of calm.

The Guinguette: cheerful and lively

The Guinguette of Les Étangs. - © Etangs de Corot

As evening fell, I headed to the Guinguette. Set by the water’s edge, it blends casual decor, string lights, checkered tablecloths, and light music. The atmosphere is joyful, with a touch of bohemian charm. I tasted a few tapas and a house cocktail. Just the essentials, well-made, served with a smile. The chilled white wine, a Saumur, extended this sense of lightness.
Then, after this delightful beginning, I headed to the Bistrot Le Café des Artistes, with its simple, flavorful dishes, to end a lovely early summer evening...

The terrace of the Bistrot Le Café des Artistes at Les Étangs de Corot. - © Etangs de Corot

A rare place 20 minutes from Paris

Le Café des Artistes at Les Étangs de Corot. - © Etangs de Corot

Les Étangs de Corot doesn't just offer a setting; they create an atmosphere. That of a weekend without a watch, of discreet yet genuine luxury. Whether you come to stroll, recharge, or share a simple dinner, you leave with the precious feeling of having breathed a little deeper.
Juillet 2025
By Katya PELLEGRINO
My opinion:
A bucolic place for relaxation just 35 minutes from Paris, well worth the detour for a night, a dinner, or even a relaxing late afternoon, all while enjoying the sound of an orchestra comfortably seated on a bench at the hut. A guaranteed step back in time!
An "OFFRE PAILLOTTES" is available as follows:
• 1 poke + 1 dessert + 1 glass of wine + 1 coffee, 35 Euros including VAT per person
• Available on Friday afternoons, Saturday afternoons, and Sunday afternoons between 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM, from April 27 until the end of September.

Les Etangs de Corot
55 Rue de Versailles, 92410 Ville-d'Avray
Phone: 01 41 15 37 00
etangs-corot.com