{"id":168202,"date":"2025-06-09T12:05:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T10:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxus-plus.com\/?p=168202"},"modified":"2025-06-17T21:31:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T19:31:06","slug":"luxus-magazine-open-air-escape-when-chic-terraces-and-picnics-redefine-the-art-of-living-around-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxus-plus.com\/en\/luxus-magazine-open-air-escape-when-chic-terraces-and-picnics-redefine-the-art-of-living-around-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"[Luxus Magazine] Open-air escape: when chic terraces and picnics redefine the art of living around Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>At a time when Parisians are dreaming of nature without sacrificing elegance, terraces on the outskirts of the capital and new-generation picnics are gaining ground. Far from a simple lunch on the grass, these experiences are becoming lifestyle moments in their own right at hotels just a stone&#8217;s throw from Paris. Here are seven exceptional places that combine greenery, fresh air, and fine dining.<\/h4>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Urban frenzy and a growing desire to slow down<\/strong> are transforming our relationship with leisure. The terraces located a few kilometers from Paris appeal with their <strong>bucolic atmosphere<\/strong>. From the Ile au Parc de Saint Germain to the rustic terrace of the Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, these places offer <strong>a timeless escape<\/strong>. People come here to have lunch in the open air, sip a drink at the end of the day, or extend the evening under the fairy lights. These<strong> spots, combining countryside and elegance<\/strong>, satisfy a desire to disconnect while maintaining a certain level of lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is in this context that <strong>picnics are experiencing a real renaissance<\/strong>. Say goodbye to crumpled tablecloths and improvised sandwiches: make way for <strong>baskets filled by Michelin-starred chefs, designer accessories, and locations chosen for photo ops<\/strong>. Nature is becoming the new chic living room, and every element of the picnic is carefully thought out, from the porcelain tableware to the selection of mature cheeses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Luxus Magazine presents its selection of chic tables with a country feel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The Trianon Palace Picnic \u2013 Versailles (20 km from Paris)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31755\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31755\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31755\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Waldorf_Astoria_Trianon_Palace.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31755\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a9 <\/span>Waldorf Astoria Versailles &#8211; Trianon Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Just a few steps from the Palace, the<strong> elegant terrace of the Waldorf Astoria Versailles \u2013 Trianon Palace<\/strong>, orchestrated by<strong> chef Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Larquemin<\/strong>, offers a bucolic gastronomic interlude overlooking <b>in front of the royal estate of Louis XIV<\/b>. A refined setting where you can enjoy exceptional cuisine in a setting steeped in history, between serenity and grandeur.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Les \u00c9tangs de Corot \u2013 Ville-d&#8217;Avray (15 km from Paris)<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31757\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31757\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31757\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VISUEL-NO-3-_-Les-Etangs-de-Corot-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1362\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31757\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a9 <\/span>Les Etangs de Corot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Just 30 minutes from the capital, <strong>Les \u00c9tangs de Corot<\/strong> offers a truly bucolic escape. <strong>Michelin-starred chef R\u00e9mi Chambard<\/strong> serves <strong>inventive, locally sourced cuisine that showcases the best of the \u00cele-de-France region<\/strong> in a sustainable and refined manner. Nestled <strong>between forest and lakes<\/strong>, this enchanting estate invites you to relax in an atmosphere imbued with impressionist poetry. In addition to gastronomic experiences on the terrace or in the dining room, the Maison offers an <strong>elegant picnic to take away, to be enjoyed by the water or in the woods<\/strong>. A rare address, where luxury, nature, and art de vivre come together in perfect harmony.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/open-air-escape-when-chic-terraces-and-picnics-redefine-the-art-of-living-around-paris\/\">Click here to read the full article<\/a> on Luxus Magazine<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Featured photo: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a9 <\/span>Cyril Mouty\/Waldorf Astoria Versailles &#8211; Trianon Palace<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At a time when Parisians are dreaming of nature without sacrificing elegance, terraces on the outskirts of the capital and new-generation picnics are gaining ground. Far from a simple lunch on the grass, these experiences are becoming lifestyle moments in their own right at hotels just a stone&#8217;s throw from Paris. 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