Belvédère des Rinvals

Imagine yourself standing on the edge of a world, where the city’s bustle fades into a serene panorama. Here, at Belvédère des Rinvals, a small plateau nestled in the hillside overlooking Franconville, you’re given a chance to exhale and absorb the beauty that surrounds you. This belvedere, a forgotten gem, offers a captivating view of Franconville’s patchwork of houses and trees. While the landscape is serene, a whisper of history hangs in the air. The Belvédère des Rinvals was once a tennis court on a now destroyed property. Some even say it was sculpted out of a hillside that was once a quarry. If you listen closely, you can almost hear the echoes of the past, the rhythmic clang of hammers and the shouts of workers. The site was also one of a string of buttes, which are hills composed of clay, sand and gravel, that run along the Parisis region. This hillside sits on the edge of these buttes, remnants of a bygone era, reminders of how the landscape has shaped the lives of those who have called this place home. Step onto the Belvédère des Rinvals and breathe in the fresh air, the quiet solitude, the breathtaking view. Let the panorama work its magic, transporting you to a place where time stands still, where history and nature intertwine to create an unforgettable experience.