A French country escape
A country escape at Paris’ doorstep
Like an immense playground in the heart of unspoilt nature, l’Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay promises to make every moment a waking dream. With its attentive service to the highest degree, the enveloping intimacy of its rooms, the generosity of its communal spaces as grandiose as they are warm, and the infinite range of its activities, the estate transports us into this incredible family home 45 minutes from Paris.
Over the course of the 4 seasons, by the fire or by the lake, between rejuvenation, earthly nourishment and exceptional moments, everyone writes their own Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay experience.
MINUTES FROM PARIS
45
NUMBER OF ROOMS
146
RESTAURANTS & BARS
6
ACTIVITIES
100+
A rich Legacy
The walls of l’Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay echo with 900 years of captivating history. Founded in 1118, this Cistercian Abbey thrived with a devoted community of 200 monks by 1147. Despite trials, it endured until its division in 1790, nearly becoming a forgotten quarry.
Rescued by the visionary Baroness Charlotte de Rothschild in 1873, an art lover, painter, and musician, she restored each building with meticulous care and added new constructions, creating the estate known today. As the Rothschild era concluded during World War II, the abbey sheltered statues from the Palace of Versailles under German occupiers’ noses. Now, in 2023, l’Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay embarks on a new chapter, ready to enchant a global audience with its timeless allure.
Experiences
Restaurants & Bars
Six dining venues transport guests on diverse culinary voyages in harmony with the rhythm of the seasons. Here, pleasure reaches new dimensions, and indulgence is not just a virtue but an art form.
Activities & Leisure
The Abbaye is where leisurely moments and exhilarating activities are all within reach. The only challenge lies in deciding what to choose.
Rooms & Pavillions
Spread across the estate’s iconic buildings, 146 stunning bedrooms and suites exude an unparalleled country house charm and evoke the spirit of the estate’s former mistress, the Baroness de Rothschild.
Events
A playground for the finest events! The Abbaye opens its doors for an enchanted interlude, to receive, celebrate, share, meet and create memorable moments.
Restaurants & Bars
On the estate, every wish and appetite are sated. Six dining venues transport guests on diverse culinary voyages in harmony with the rhythm of the seasons. Here, pleasure reaches new dimensions, and indulgence is not just a virtue but an art form.