In the capital or outside the city, relaxation and conviviality sometimes nestle in secret addresses, ideal for getting away from it all, on a weeknight or weekend.
Time for a drink, a festive aperitif, a tasty lunch or dinner or a three-hour cruise, alone, as a couple or as a family, all the excuses (and all the contexts) are good.
Trendy banks of the Seine, quiet banks of the Oise, a pretty, somewhat forgotten river that flirts with the old towns of boatmen, moored barges or new sporty guinguettes, you will be spoiled for choice to chill at your ease.
Discover our selection of these must-see places, at reasonable prices, to get moving without going too far.
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"Cruises on the Oise", change of scenery guaranteed
Want to take off for good?
Cast off the moorings a stone's throw from the capital.
From Longueil-Annel or Pont-L'Évêque in the Oise department, a hybrid and silent 36-seater boat takes you on a gourmet cruise towards Compiègne.
Between noon and 3 p.m., installed on the lower or upper deck, like in a river boat, you will skim the banks of the Oise, meander between the brick houses of the old boating cities and admire the bridges of the imperial city of Compiègne .
All while enjoying a formula that, from the traditional Picardy ficelle to the chicken ham stuffed with morels and crunchy strawberry-lemon, holds the rope, in terms of quality and price.
From aperitif to dessert, everything is included and without fuss.
The +:
tasty anecdotes about the life of former boatmen, told by a sailor during the cruise.
The price:
€45 for an adult and €25 for a child under 12 years old.
Reservation on the Noyon Tourisme website.
From mid-March to mid-November.
"Les Maquereaux", a very trendy barge on the Quai d'Austerlitz
New address of the group "Les Maquereaux", after that of the right bank and the eponymous guinguette of Nogent-sur-Marne (Val-de-Marne), this barge has something to satisfy all desires: a real swimming pool where several can splash around (on reservation, towels provided and changing room to put on your bathing suit), two rooftops, a private lounge and a mini-club, with a mind-blowing musical program, at least twice a month.
In this relaxed disco pool party atmosphere, families, lovers and employees in afterwork mode savor an aperitif or a very fresh selection of fish and seafood, homemade burgers and fries, fish and chips, not to mention the novelty at a low price. hit the mark: a fish and meat barbecue.
The +:
the privatization of the swimming pool, for a group of 30 people maximum, with lifeguard and private cabins.
The price:
25 to 30 €.
66, quai d'Austerlitz, Paris (13th century).
Website:
www.lesmaquereaux.com
Tuesday to Sunday, 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Sunday noon to 10 p.m.
"Rosa Bonheur in the East", the country party
Nestled in the middle of the Bois de Vincennes, at the Chalet de la Porte Jaune, half-guinguette, half-bodega, the place is an ode to conviviality against a backdrop of greenery.
Sheltered from urban nuisances, this space of 8000 square meters in total welcomes tired city dwellers, happy to take advantage of a well-deserved break by observing from the garden the swans and ducks of the Minimes lake.
In addition to the famous chalet, the "farmhouse" and the belvedere, a spacious building with large bay windows, allow you to retreat to the dry in case of bad weather or festive desires.
In the open air or sheltered from the weather, you can eat excellent grilled bulls, as well as well-balanced tapas and pizzas cooked over a wood fire, at reasonable prices.
To slide these southern delights,
the succulent artisanal ice creams at the Parisian Bac à Glaces are perfect.
In this guinguette 3.0 spirit, conviviality goes without saying and so does the party!
Notice to lovers of guinche.
The +:
the sunset over the lake, to be admired from the belvedere.
The price:
around €35.
Chalet de la Porte Jaune, avenue de Nogent, Paris (12th century).
Website:
rosabonheur.fr
Open Wednesday to Sunday.
"Splash", the Mediterranean in Asnières
Do you dream of deckchairs, warm colours, rattan seats and the Mediterranean?
Ten minutes from Paris, the Splash is a holiday teaser in itself!
If the view of the Seine and its boats evoke a landscape of a guinguette, on the other hand, the vegetation which serves as a setting for the swimming pool and the playlist lean resolutely towards the South!
Sunny and generous, the plates range from ceviche of sea bream to grilled sea bass with brazier and seasonal vegetables, passing through linguine alle vongole and a sturdy, well-sourced rib of beef.
For those who dream of a more subdued atmosphere, a private lounge, with decor reminiscent of the interior of a chic boat, serves as a peaceful cocoon.
At the end of the restaurant, on a peninsula, a hut-like bar offers the creations of its mixologists, judiciously accompanied by a shellfish,
The +:
the peninsula, with its bar and huts, which make you forget the suburbs.
The price:
menu at €39.90.
Port Van Gogh, 92600 Asnieres-sur-Seine.
Tel: 01 47 98 30 45.
Website:
bistro-splash.fr
From 7 p.m., every day, Sunday included.
“Rosé Piscine”, a sporty dance hall
Perfect for slumming all summer long on the banks of the Seine, this ephemeral guinguette skilfully mixes the pillars of relaxation.
Both a cultural venue and a sports centre, the latest spot designed by the Rosa Bonheur group schedules open-air cinema screenings, musical events and also sports lessons, both during the week and at weekends.
Small and large appetites are appeased with tasty mezes and pitas, at reasonable prices.
Unmissable, the bowl of baked potatoes with parsley and the confit aubergine salad, perfect before wood-fired pizzas.
As a dessert, iced popsicles compensate for the calories lost by the gym.
Festive aperitif or simple drink in sight?
The bar has enough ammunition to refresh bodies and minds!
The +:
DJ sets, balls, workshops and even children's activities on weekends.
The price:
about 20 €.
Port de Javel Bas, Paris (15th century).
Monday to Friday from 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday and Sunday from noon to midnight.
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