Private Tour
Day Trip from Paris - French Food, Rural Experiences & Horses!
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
EASY ACCESS: 1 hr 20 min from Paris by car or direct train (2.5 euros). Émilie lives in an old stone house (1700s), nestled in a large clearing at the very end of a 2 km road through the forest.
Together with her family, she lives peacefully with two horses and a friendly dog. Kids welcome !
- Enjoy a welcoming tea with Emilie, who is a teacher and a naturopath (English proficiency: 9/10)
- Take a stroll in the garden with her and learn about plants, herbs, and vegetables (march to september)
- Savour a glass of alcohol crafted by Emilie and appetizers
- Pleasure yourself with a French lunch, made predominantly from organic produce straight from the garden
- Your meal, enjoyed with Emilie, is complemented by French wine, local cheese, a homemade dessert, and coffee.
- Collect the eggs in the henhouse, visit Emilie's greenhouses (spring/summer only) and workshop
- After the meal, feed the two horses and take them for a walk in the paddock
- Take a walk with Emilie in the countryside
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can either choose the "Transportation included" option (pick up at your hotel by our driver, mid-range car or van), OR get there by your own means. The precise address in the village of Bellot will be provided after booking: 1. Use UBER or UBER RESERVE (up to 90 days in advance) to book your ride there and back (expect 95 euros one way for 4 people). If you do not book, you might not be able to find any available UBER driver nearby to leave the village. 2. Take a RER train (P Line) to Coulommiers (2.5 euros one way) at 9.17 am at Paris Gare de l'Est. No need to buy tickets in advance. In Coulommiers, call an Uber (25 euros one way). 3. RENT A CAR: expect 150 euros for a mid-range car for 2 days.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Paris
9:30am, departure from Paris. Choose our "Private driver included" option OR Use Uber (150 euros one way for 4 people) OR take a local train (2.5 euros+Uber 20 euros). The precise address in the village of Bellot will be provided after booking.
Villeneuve-sur-Bellot
At 11am, in the village of Bellot, meet your host Emilie in her old stone house. Explore the property with her, the garden, collect the chicken eggs, take the horses for a walk and enjoy French cuisine and wine...
What‘s Included
Appetizers + a local meal made predominantly with produce from Emilie's garden + local cheese + homemade dessert.
Optional: Round trip, mid-range car or van, incl. hotel pick up & drop off.
Feeding the horses, walking them in the paddock.
Visit to the henhouse, workshop and garden + greenhouses (march to september)
LIve assistance on how to get there
A stroll with Emilie in the countryside around the house.
One glass of French wine, one glass of homemade wine.
Coffee and/or Tea
A gourmet-level culinary experience. But expect typical local/French homemade cuisine by your hosts
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Transportation not included
Easy access!: Use Uber or Uber Reserve (expect 115-150 euros one way) or rent a car (150 euros for 2 days). More info below.
Transportation included
Mid-range private car or van
Round-trip transportation
Pickup included
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
NokNok - A Soulful Escape: Living the Art of Simplicity with Emilie
FarAway42010988331,,May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re looking to experience the purest form of nature-bound living in France, Emilie’s NokNok stay is an absolute hidden gem you shouldn’t miss! This experience completely redefined my idea of what life can be like—Emilie is a true artist of living. She has carved out a little paradise for herself in the heart of nature: a lush garden full of vegetables and fruits she planted by hand (they hadn’t ripened when I visited, but the greenery alone was enchanting!), homemade strawberry jam (so rich and fragrant that supermarket versions don’t even come close), free-range hens full of personality, and an unbelievably gentle horse I’ll never forget. It was so relaxed that it nearly fell asleep as we stroked its back and gently rubbed its mouth—almost like it could sense our kindness. We made flatbreads together, smelled the aromatic herbs in her garden (like a natural spa), and talked about French culture. But the most precious part was the deep sense of harmony between people and nature. Growing up in the city, I touched real soil for the first time and finally understood what it means when people say, “This is how life is meant to be.” If you’re yearning for a break from the noise and want to experience rural France like a friend rather than a tourist, don’t think twice—just book Emilie’s NokNok experience. It’s more than a trip; it’s a soul-soothing journey that awakens all five senses.
LA VRAIR FRANCE!!!
cc370,,Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was January, it was cold outside. What a pleasure to be welcomed by the fireside like friends in a beautiful house! The children ran with the dog in the garden while we visited the house. We learned a lot about village life by talking with the owner who spoke very good English. I had always dreamed of entering a French house and my dream came true!
A cosy day out 😀
Food124S,,Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friends and I had a great day at Émilies. Driving up to her house we climbed through the forest, and were greeted by a smiling Émilie in her garden! We started with a fresh herbal tea & got to know more about our host. We loved how passionate Émilie was about her garden. We even got to pick our salad for lunch & learnt about all of the different varieties of legumes. Émilie really treated us to a big spread at lunch, after we walked in her field to meet her horses. If you’re wanting to escape the city and be in nature this is the experience for you! Thank you for a lovely day out! 😀
Wonderful countryside experience
N1442NBamyg,,Nov 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friends and I had a great afternoon at Emilie’s home. She welcomed us warmly, and we started with tea and a walk around her garden. After that, we enjoyed a homemade aperitif and a tasty lunch with cheese and wine. Later, we visited her horses and even got to feed them, which was a fun and memorable experience. It was a great way to experience life in the countryside while still being close to Paris. Thanks to Emilie for being such a kind and generous host.
Such a great time at Emilie's cottage !
QuentinD835,,Nov 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing day at Emilie's cottage. She lives in a very peaceful and welcoming environment, almost inside of the forest ! She is truely passionate about her vegetable garden and I had a great time discovering all the aromatic herbs, petting the horses and eating and delicious french meal. A must do in the area !
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