Discover the enchanting charm of the town of Ecouen. You have finally decided to book that trip to Paris that you have been telling your family and friends about for so long. Now that you are in the planning stage, how about I tell you about this lesser-known town called Ecouen located 45 minutes away North of Paris.
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Discover The Enchanting Charm of the Town of Ecouen
Wondering what to do in Paris like a local? Well, how about you take a day trip off the beaten path to a little town called Ecouen.
The Town of Ecouen
Discover The Enchanting Charm of the Town of Ecouen. The town of Ecouen is located in about 20 km from the center of Paris.
The population is less than 10000 and is easily accessible by public transportation from Gare du Nord via line H going to Luzarches or Persan Beaumont.
Moreover, the city is famous due to its most notable residents, the Montmorency family.
The Montmorency family is one of the oldest and most distinguished family of France that fought for years to gain control of the French crown. You can read more about them here.
Furthermore, the town is also known for its beautiful château that was built between 1539 and 1555 for Anne de Montmorency, a chief minister and commander in the French army for King François I. In addition, today, the château is home to the National Museum of The Renaissance.
What To Do In Ecouen
With just a public transportation pass or ticket, you can be in Ecouen in no time. With that been said, if you are wondering about what to do in Ecouen, let me give you a few ideas of things that you could do there.
- Visit the National Museum of Renaissance also called the Château of Ecouen
- Take a walk in the forest on the Estate of the Château
- Visit the exibition at the Manoir des Tourelles
The National Museum of Renaissance
The National Museum of Renaissance is an architectural gem that houses an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures, ceramics and much more that date back from the French Renaissance. It is the only museum dedicated entirely to the French Renaissance. For business hours and visit’s information checkout the Museum’s website here.
The Forest of the Chateau d’Ecouen
Access the forest located on the estate. The forest allows residents to walk their dog, enjoy long walks and hiking.
Visit the Manoir Des Tourelles
The Manoir des Tourelles often hosts exhibition combining painting and sculptures that allows visitors to discover a plethora of artists and artistic forms. It is located right by the bus stop and a few feet away to the museum.
Transportation and Itinerary
Discover the enchanting charm of the town of Ecouen. How do you get to the town of Ecouen and its museum? As mentionned above, the museum is accessible by public transportation for those who do not drive or do not want to rent a car. From Paris depending on where you are, you will have to catch a:
- Métro
- suburban train line H at gare du Nord to Ecouen-Ezzanville train station as shown in the video below
- Bus 269 that stops right next to the Manoir des Tourelles
- Get off at Château/Mairie
- For more things to do like a local in Paris check out these blog posts:
- First time traveler’s guide to Paris top things to do
- 10 things to do in Paris under 10 euros
- Where to find thrift shops in Paris
Conclusion
Now that you are almost done planning your trip to Paris, how about you come to discover the enchanting charm of the town of Ecouen and walk and its historic and beautiful places.
Would love to hear from you, let us know in the comment section what did you put down on your Paris to do list.
XOXO Robbie
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