Ville-d'Avray, France

Les Étangs de Corot is a Relais & Châteaux hotel in Ville-d'Avray, positioned between Paris and Versailles, amid forests and ponds. This historic property, once favored by painter Camille Corot, offers rooms decorated in artist's studio style and features Chef Rémi Chambard's cuisine at restaurant Le Corot, alongside spa facilities and garden spaces.
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Ville-d'Avray, in the Île-de-France region, positions the hotel between Paris and Versailles. The setting is marked by forests and ponds that frame the property. The hotel's origins lie in a historic guinguette tavern—a type of open-air venue that defined leisure culture. The painter Camille Corot was associated with the area, and his former home still stands nearby.
The hotel houses 42 rooms and suites across nine categories: Esquisse, Aquarelle, Impressionniste, Romantique, Collection Jardin, Collection sur l'eau, Suite Atelier d'Artiste, Suite Barbizon, and Suite Corot. Each is decorated in the style of an artist's studio, reflecting the property's artistic heritage and its garden setting.
Le Corot restaurant is led by Chef Rémi Chambard, whose cooking draws inspiration from the surrounding nature. Le Café des Artistes offers terrace seating that opens directly onto the gardens and serves authentic, gourmet cuisine.
The hotel revives the guinguette tradition on Friday evenings from May to September, featuring live performances, barbecues, savory snacks, and signature cocktails.
Les Bains de Corot is the hotel's spa. The property includes a sauna, hot tub, and jacuzzi. On-site and nearby activities encompass wine tasting, a nine-hole golf course nearby, jogging, yoga, massages, biking, hiking, horse riding, and nature walks. Complimentary bicycle rentals and electric bicycle rental are available.
The hotel is described as an ideal retreat for couples and families. Its relaxed atmosphere, gardens, wellness facilities, and variety of cultural and recreational activities appeal to those seeking a blend of leisure and artistic engagement.
Editorial verification: Les Etangs de Corot is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The hotel is in Ville-d'Avray in the Île-de-France region, positioned between Paris and Versailles.
Les Étangs de Corot is famous as a historic guinguette tavern, set among forests and ponds. The painter Camille Corot was associated with the area, and his former home still stands nearby. Rooms are decorated in the style of an artist's studio, reflecting this artistic heritage.
The hotel has 42 rooms and suites, including Esquisse, Aquarelle, Impressionniste, Romantique, Collection Jardin, Collection sur l'eau, Suite Atelier d'Artiste, Suite Barbizon, and Suite Corot.
The hotel features Le Corot restaurant, led by Chef Rémi Chambard, and Le Café des Artistes with terrace seating overlooking the gardens. On Friday evenings from May to September, the hotel hosts guinguette events with live performances, barbecues, and cocktails.
The hotel offers Les Bains de Corot spa, along with a sauna, hot tub, and jacuzzi. Wellness activities include yoga, massages, and nature-based activities such as jogging, hiking, biking, and horse riding.
Yes, pets are welcome in at least one room and common areas at extra cost.
Activities include wine tasting, a nearby nine-hole golf course, jogging, yoga, massages, biking, hiking, horse riding, nature walks, and complimentary bicycle rentals. Electric bicycle rental is also available.
Les Etangs de Corot is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Les Etangs de Corot is in Ville-d'Avray, France. Address: Résidence le Debuche, Ville-d'Avray, Ile-de-France, France.
| Location | Ville-d'Avray, France |
|---|---|
| Address | Résidence le Debuche, Ville-d'Avray, Ile-de-France, France |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Area guide | Ville-d'Avray luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/les-etangs-de-corot/
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