The countryside just outside Paris
Paris Society Collection is reinventing the hotel industry by taking on a long-cherished dream: a getaway to the countryside. The group never does things by halves, so it’s by breathing new life into a historic landmark, l'Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, that it brings its hospitality ambition to life.
Laurent de Gourcuff, founder of Paris Society, recognized this gem at first glance, after years spent searching for the one place in which to bring his dream hotel project to life. Steeped in history, from its Cistercian origins to the Rothschilds’ golden age, this majestic estate became his vast playground for imagining an extraordinary XXL family home, surrounded by unspoilt nature, just 45 minutes from Paris.
L'Abbaye
The spirit of the former lady of the house still reigns over the different areas of the Abbaye: Reception, Les Chasses, l'Auberge, le Réfectoire des moines, the succession of salons, the Jame's bar, the boutique and the hotel's most prestigious rooms.
Les Haras
Just a stone's throw from the Abbaye, the estate’s former stables reveal cosy rooms beneath the eaves, a sublime SPA and wellness area, a swimming pool and a gym.
Le Pavillon d’Honneur
At the Pavillon d'Honneur, a jewel nestled in the trees, we cultivate a hunting lodge spirit and a sense of comfort.
Le Pavillon des Sources
Spacious and convivial, this pavilion will delight those who appreciate generous proportions and light-filled spaces.
Indoor activities & recreation
Cinema, karaoke, Musical Quiz or gaming room, the only problem here is choosing! Even children have their own dedicated space: a Kids Club designed and created with the complicity of the Tartine et Chocolat brand.
Outdoor Activities & Recreation
After a bike ride around the lake, what could be better than a boat ride, a pedal boat ride, or a game of padel on the floating courts?
Fantastic animals
Fall in love with the fantastic animals as you stroll around the estate.
La Trattoria Di Bambini
In this light-filled dining room, you'll enjoy delicious Italian specialties to share with family and friends.
Betty's Bar
At the heart of three cosy lounges, it welcomes piano lovers throughout the day, those with a sweet tooth over a comforting afternoon treat and, come evening, aperitivo enthusiasts by the fire.
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La Ferme de l'Abbaye
Enjoy a peaceful stay surrounded by nature in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. Perfect for unwinding and recharging, La Ferme is home to many animals, chickens, rabbits, donkeys and pygmy goats, that delight children and adults alike, creating precious moments of togetherness.
The games room
Enter a space where the joy of play resonates across generations. Our games room offers a playful interlude, inviting young and old alike to relax and enjoy time together.
Floating padel courts
Enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience, unique in France: a match on our floating padel courts set up on Lac de l’Abbaye. An activity that combines sports, nature, and wonder in a breathtaking setting.
Hotels reinvented
Like a vast playground nestled within 80 hectares of unspoiled nature, the Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay promises to turn every moment into a waking dream. With its exceptionally attentive service, the enveloping privacy of its rooms, the generosity of its shared spaces, as grand as they are welcoming, and its endless array of activities, the estate transports us to this incredible family home just 45 minutes from Paris.
Under the masterful hand of Cordélia de Castellane, who envisioned every detail of the decor, designed every pattern, and conceived each room in a unique way inspired by the history of the site, the estate turns the traditional codes of hospitality on their head and forges deeper connections with its guests.
Throughout the four seasons, whether by the fireplace or by the lake, amid rejuvenation, fine dining, and exceptional moments, everyone shapes their own experience at the Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay.
The walls of l'Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay echo with 900 years of history.
Founded in 1118 by a handful of monks, it flourished when it became a Cistercian abbey in 1147, with a community of 200 monks. Continuing its operations over the centuries despite wars and epidemics, the abbey was emptied of its occupants in 1790, when the National Assembly divided it up. Reduced to a simple stone quarry, it was consigned to oblivion.
That was without reckoning with the determination of a forward-thinking and passionate woman, Baroness Charlotte de Rothschild, who, nearly a century later, raised the estate from the ashes. A patron of the arts, painter, and musician (her piano teacher was none other than Chopin), she meticulously had every building rebuilt and added new structures, shaping this 80-hectare estate into what we know today.
World War II marked the end of the Rothschild era with one final flourish (the statues from the Palace of Versailles were sheltered in the Abbey’s woods, right under the noses of the German occupiers).
Having passed through several hands since then, the abbey turns a new page in its history in 2023, ready to shine on the world stage.
The history of the Abbaye
Experiences
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