Les Étangs de Corot Ville d'Avray, a green escape near Paris
Ten kilometers west of the capital, this hospitable hamlet opens up like a green setting where time seems to stand still. It's a daring move into the countryside. Yes, it's possible to recharge your batteries without straying too far from Paris.
Rémi Chambard, 2027 Terroir d'Exception Award, Paris Île-de-France
The chef of Le Corot—Les Étangs de Corot, in Ville-d'Avray—received the Trophée Terroir d'Exception during the Gault&Millau Tour Paris Île-de-France on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the Orangerie d'Auteuil.
Head for the Paris region with the Gault&Millau 2026 regional guide
Gault&Millau continues its tour of France with the Île-de-France region. Across 69 towns, discover our investigators' 2026 selection of hotels, restaurants and artisans worth a detour.
