Where to picnic in Rambouillet Territoires?

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

Picnic by the water

The Étang de la Tour

For a picnic with family or friends, the Étang de la Tour pond is an ideal location! On site, you will find 2 parking lots, a picnic table and green areas to spread out 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 Étangs de Hollande

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 Étangs de Hollande 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 Étang du coupe gorge

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 Étang d’Or

The Étang d’Or, a good place to put your picnic basket. 
After your lunch break, don't hesitate to walk around the pond or discover Space Rambouillet a few kilometers walk from here.

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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.

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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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