Located in the French Vexin Natural Parc and surrounded by woods, forests and fields, meadows, and horses, it is a place out of time, so calm, yet close to everything that makes up the beauty of this typically French region. Strolling through the fields, hiking, cycling or horse-riding in the woods or meadows, overhanging the chalky cliffs of the Seine River loops to discover an old stone cross or some remains from ancient times at the turn of a trail, is a pleasure renewed in all seasons.
View of Vétheuil, after Monet's painting
Several remarkable visits await you in this extraordinarily culturally rich region:
Village et castle of La Roche Guyon (7 km) – labelled one of the “most beautiful villages from France” with a castle built from XI to XVIII century
Domain of Villarceaux (6 km) – one of the remarkable water gardens of France with two castles, one from the XV century and the other from the XVIII century, and a third as the Golf clubhouse
Giverny Museum of Impressionism, et Monet’s House and Garden (16 km)– Monet’s famous waterlily pond and garden, and renewed exhibitions at the Museum from world class artists inspired by impressionism – a must see!
Archeological Museum of Vexin in Guir (14 km) – Antique statues, ruins, and objects from 3000 BC to the middle ages.
Gardens and Castle of Ambleville (13 km) – a unique example of Italian style renaissance gardens in the French Vexin, along with the visit of a XVI century Castle
Many trails are perfect for walking or biking right off the Maison Gervais. Click here for some examples:
The ridge road and Chérence (Bike)
On the side of Villarceaux (Bike)
The phantom sanatorium of Aincourt (Bike)
See the gliders, the Seine and back
From the hills to Vétheuil
A short tour with a view
Other activities are available in the immediate vicinity of the House, among which:
Gliding in Chérence (2 km)
Horse riding at Ecurie des crètes in Chérence (2 km)
Hot air balloon at Montgolfière du Vexin in Chérence (3 km)
Canoe and mountain bikes at CanoSeine in Vétheuil (2 km)
Renting electrical bikes velofilduvexin ( home delivery)
swimming sailing and others activities
Boat on Seine ( Seine en scène)
Five golfs are within 10 to 20 minutes from the House:
Golf de Villarceaux – 6 km
Golf de Maudétour – 7 km
Golf du Prieuré – 10 km
Golf de Gadancourt – 15 km
Golf de Seraincourt – 17 km