🇫🇷 Weekend Escape from Paris: Bonneval, the “Little Venice of Beauce”

#summervacay Just 1.5 hours from Paris lies Bonneval, a charming medieval village in the Loire Valley — the perfect destination for a peaceful countryside getaway. 🛶 What to Do in Bonneval: Rent a little boat and cruise along the canal that wraps around the town — it's scenic, serene, and absolutely idyllic. Admire the stone houses, ivy-covered walls, and quiet streets that give the whole town a storybook vibe. Take it slow — the village is compact and walkable. In just 1–2 hours, you can see most of it, leaving plenty of time to relax or picnic by the water. It’s full of that easy, breezy summer feeling 🌿💛 ⛪ Bonus Stop: Chartres Cathedral On your way back to Paris, make a detour to Chartres and check out the iconic Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres — a Gothic masterpiece with mesmerizing stained glass. 📍 Getting There: From Paris: 1.5h by car Ideal for: Weekend day trip, romantic escape, or solo unwinding trip Best season: Spring to early autumn for lush greenery #weekendinfrance #parisgetaway #bonneval #hiddengemsfrance #frenchcountryside