10 rentals less than 3 hours from Paris for (real) relaxation

Here are the most beautiful rentals around Paris to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and treat yourself to a bubble of relaxation.

Traffic jams, horns, crowded subway trains, city stress, greyness, pollution, noise : STOP! It’s time to take time for yourself and your loved ones.

All around the Paris metropolis, pleasant residences welcome anxious urbanites for a stay dedicated to relaxation. Generation Voyage has identified vacation rentals around Paris offering exceptional comfort.

Spacious, comfortable and in the heart of the countryside, they are equipped for optimum relaxation. It’s up to you to come and enjoy them whenever you feel the need. Next weekend, for example?

1. Renovated farmhouse

This pretty 17th-century farmhouse can accommodate up to six travelers in its two beautiful bedrooms. This vacation rental around Paris is located in Plaisir, in the Yvelines department. The Château de Versailles is only fifteen kilometers away, but your residence has (almost) nothing to envy it.

It features an attractive veranda, swimming pool, sun terrace and children’s play area. You’ll find all amenities nearby if you head towards the village. In addition, the Thoiry reserve, France miniature and the superb forests of Rambouillet and Marly are just a stone’s throw away.

You’ll appreciate the calm of the place and the bucolic natural environment conducive to optimal relaxation. The main sounds here? Birdsong and the rustle of leaves in the trees…

2. House with swimming pool in Normandy

Welcome to La Croupte, south of Lisieux in the Pays d’Auge. This beautiful eight-person house features half-timbering typical of traditional Norman architecture. Large, comfortable and bright interiors open onto a terrace right next to the heated swimming pool.

Four well-designed bedrooms will accommodate the whole family or a group of friends. This vacation rental around Paris is close to the Route du Cidre and its orchards, as well as the Côte Fleurie.

Deauville, Cabourg and Honfleur are within easy reach, as are the D-Day beaches. Museums, stud farms, listed villages and leisure parks make for a relaxing stay. We recommend the region in spring or summer – it’s a real wonder!

3. Charming micro-farm in Calvados

This is one charming house! This permaculture-oriented farmhouse offers its tenants an exceptional view of the Pays d’Auge in Calvados. It has three spacious bedrooms and overlooks one of the highest hills in the department, in the heart of a preserved environment.

Centuries-old trees and ever-changing colors promise a contemplative and relaxing stay. Built of earth and wood in the late 18th century, the house has retained all its authenticity.

Remarkable châteaux are scattered around the area, and can be seen as you drive along the road leading to the ocean. Don’t forget that one of France’s most beautiful markets, that of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives, takes place every Monday. You’ll be able to do your shopping there, and then enjoy it as soon as you get back, right in the middle of the tree-lined park!

4. Gîte champenois pour buller

Our team found this four-person gîte in Ay-Champagne in the Marne region of France. The interior living spaces are decorated with care, and their modern facilities contrast with the simplicity of the property’s gigantic six-hectare park.

Completely refurbished, the building retains the spectacular framework typical of Champagne farmhouses. This vacation rental around Paris makes Reims and Epernay a breeze to reach.

The nearby forest is ideal for long walks or bike rides. While you’re here, we recommend a visit to one of the surrounding vineyards. Take advantage of the opportunity to taste some great vintages and take home some fine bottles of champagne for your friends!

5. Sublime mansion for eight

Let’s continue our ranking of the best rentals around Paris with this gigantic building located in Alençon, Normandy. It can accommodate eight travelers in its five large bedrooms. They’ll appreciate the wood-burning stove, the large games room that converts into a cinema area, and the playground equipment.

Pinball, table soccer, library, trampoline, heated swimming pool, infrared sauna, 8,000 m² of wooded grounds with a river… Even the henhouse is accessible, and its inhabitants will be delighted to offer you fresh eggs.

Quite simply, everything here is designed to make your family holiday an enchanted interlude. The Écouves forest is just a ten-minute drive away, as is the Suisse Normande and its listed villages. A true haven of peace!

6. Cosy cottage in Normandy

This rental around Paris is more suited to a visiting couple looking for a little love made in Normandy. It’s in Berville, Calvados, that this little 40 m² house awaits you.

It includes a kitchenette, Hi-Fi equipment and a sheltered terrace overlooking a secure lake. « Le Lavoir » offers you a privileged moment in a one-hectare green setting. Your only companions will be the placid ducks taking a leisurely swim.

Your duplex cottage gives you access to a spa with sauna and a beautiful indoor swimming pool. This Pays d’Auge gem is one of the best vacation rentals around Paris for a romantic weekend. Tested and approved!

7. Charming cottage

In the early 90s, the owners set about renovating a large 18th-century farmhouse. But where? In Houdan! This three-room duplex apartment is surrounded by a beautiful flower garden, with a sheltered, heated swimming pool.

The « Moulin de Dannemarie » has been perfectly brought up to date, while retaining its rustic appearance. In fact, the farm animals are not far away, delighting young and old alike, who will be eager to pet Blanchette the goat.

The Rambouillet national forest is just a few minutes away by car. However, we recommend that you use your bicycle to explore this sublime countryside. The town of Dreux itself is easily accessible by taking advantage of the Petite Reine. Don’t miss out!

8. A lovely interlude in Seine-et-Marne

Welcome to Vaux-le-Pénil, in a small, modern and tastefully appointed house. This rental around Paris is ideally located just 40 minutes from the capital. This haven of peace opens onto an unoverlooked garden.

The large terrace invites you to enjoy barbecued food in the summer sunshine. In terms of facilities, you’ll find all the essentials for a carefree stay in the countryside.

Not far away, the town of Melun awaits you with its museums and prestigious tourist sites. In the evening, you’ll also appreciate the superb jacuzzi and sauna. Ideal for relaxing before stargazing over a glass of local wine!

9. Bulle de confort in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois is a pretty commune in Essonne, just twenty kilometers south of the City of Light. This location around Paris offers guests a beautiful garden with barbecue and pergola, as well as a swimming pool with wellness area.

Once out of the Jacuzzi or hammam, guests will appreciate the mezzanine bedroom, fully-equipped kitchen and quality furnishings. Proximity to the region’s emblematic tourist sites is a major asset of this accommodation.

Disneyland Paris is just 40 kilometers away! Closer by, the shops and Sunday morning market will delight gourmets. Children will appreciate the water sports center and leisure area, just 100 meters away.

10. Large Norman house

Serez, in Normandy, completes our list of the best rentals around Paris. This house can accommodate four travelers, who will enjoy the jacuzzi and the outdoor relaxation area.

Modern, fully-equipped, with quality bedding and Zen decor… You’ll feel right at home here, just a stone’s throw from the town of Ivry-la-Bataille and the big Sunday morning market in Ezy-sur-Eure.

In the surrounding area, you’ll find plenty of walking trails, including a visit to Monet’s gardens at Giverny. These world-famous gardens are divided into two sections, one of which is inspired by Japanese Zen. Perfect for (really) relaxing!