Where to picnic in the Rambouillet forest?

Where to picnic in
Rambouillet forest?

The Rambouillet forest offers several ideal spots for a picnic, perfect for enjoying nature while being in a peaceful and green setting. Here are some recommended places for a picnic in the forest:

Picnic by the water

The Tower Pond

For a picnic with family or friends, the Tour pond ideal place! On site, you will find 2 parking lots, picnic tables and green areas to spread your tablecloth. 
After lunch, beautiful hikes in the forest are available to you towards the Etang d'Or (GR1), the channels of Vieille-Église-en-Yvelines or La Celle-les-Bordes.

The Ponds of Holland

A picnic break in the cool of the trees and a pond!
Picnic tables welcome visitors but you can also find grass for an authentic picnic.
After lunch you can enjoy the Holland ponds leisure center (swimming, beach volleyball, canoeing) or go hiking or cycling to discover the forest and surrounding villages (Gambaiseuil, Saint-Léger, Montfort-l'Amaury, etc.)

The Cutthroat Pond

A picnic stop at the Coupe Gorge pond is a good idea for cycling enthusiasts. Located on the cycle path linking Rambouillet to the Holland ponds, it is the perfect place for a picnic break surrounded by nature. 

The Golden Pond

The golden pond, a good place to put your picnic basket. 
After your lunch break, don't hesitate to walk around the pond or discover the Espace Rambouillet a few kilometers on foot from here. 

Golden pond in Rambouillet
cutthroat pond
The ponds of Holland - The Breviaries
Around the St Hubert pond ©OTCV 3 - Rambouillet Tourist Office

Picnic in town

Rambouillet

At the heart of National domain of Rambouillet, at the rue de la Ferme car park, don't hesitate to place your tablecloth under one of the century-old redwoods. 

Dampierre-en-Yvelines

In the Domain of Dampierre, chairs are at your disposal all around the pond
In the English garden, picnic tables await you (entrance fee)

Choisel

Areas dedicated to picnics are available at Breteuil castle.

Rambouillet castle
Domain of Dampierre
Breteuil Castle in Choisel

Picnic in the forest

  • Crossroads of Thieves
  • Carrefour du Comte de Toulouse
  • Grand Baliveau Crossroads
  • Vilpert Cross
  • Archet Crossroads
  • Carrefour du Haut Planet
  • At Espace Rambouillet
eco gestures

Eco-gestures

It's always nice to sit in a little corner of nature for a picnic. It is precisely for this reason that we must be careful not to harm this fragile environment.
So when you leave, remember to collect all your waste and leave the place as you found it.

Raising awareness of eco-friendly actions

The Walker's Charter

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