Abbaye Des Vaux-De-Cernay

Hotels
Accor
9.1 (891 reviews)
Route Auffargis , Cernay-la-Ville , fr

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Beautiful location
Comfortable rooms
Delicious food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues at pool
Ambiguity in building directions

Categories

Cleanliness
8.29
Some reviews mention cleanliness positively, but there were concerns about the pool area being not well stocked with towels.
Service
9.76
The service received high praise for being excellent, with staff being described as attentive and helpful.
Location
9.3
The location is often mentioned as exceptional, being beautiful and convenient.
Room Quality
9.25
Rooms are described as comfortable and well-decorated, with good amenities.
Amenities
8.78
Amenities such as biking and swimming are appreciated, but some areas could use improvement.
Value for Money
8.74
Overall, the value for money is considered acceptable given the services provided.
Food and Beverage
9.29
Food experiences receive high marks for quality and flavor.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall experience is reflected positively across multiple reviews, highlighting enjoyable stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 20:05

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Attentive Service

The Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay offers a dreamlike experience in the heart of unspoilt nature. Enjoy the enveloping intimacy of the rooms and the generous communal spaces, promising a grand yet warm atmosphere. With a range of activities available, this estate is the perfect family getaway just 45 minutes from Paris.

Gourmet Dining and Relaxation

Indulge in the onsite catering with four restaurants and a bar, ensuring a culinary delight for every palate. Start your day right with a delicious breakfast provided by the hotel. Unwind in the spa and wellness area, featuring an all-year-round outdoor heated swimming pool. For entertainment, visit the on-site cinema and gaming room, or let the children enjoy horse riding.

Convenient Location and Access

Situated near Saint-Rémy-les-Chevreuse RER Station and a short drive from Rambouillet, the Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay offers a tranquil escape with easy access to nearby attractions.

Experience luxury and relaxation at Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay - Book your stay now!

Important information:

- For any reservation within the Ferme building, our guests can enjoy a selection of included on-site activities throughout their stay, as well as breakfast and afternoon tea served at La Trattoria.

- For any reservation within the Abbaye, Haras or Pavillons buildings, our guests can enjoy a selection of included on-site activities throughout their stay, as well as breakfast and afternoon tea served at the Réfectoire des Moines

-To preserve the authenticity and listed status of the buildings at the Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, our rooms do not have air conditioning but are equipped with high-tech fans.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ORY

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 891 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.29
Service: 9.76
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 9.29
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Gaukhar extended_group kz
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Pascale family_with_children fr
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple fr
9
Expérience unique en son genre à faire au moins une fois
Pros:

Lieu exceptionnel sans équivalent. Qualité de la décoration et des aménagements

Cons:

Pas de climatisation dans les chambres de la ferme. Embouteillage au moment du checkin à la ferme avec seulement 2 postes d’accueil

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Jihane couple fr
10
Pros:

Tout est magnifique

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Jean extended_group fr
9
Perfect Weekend Getaway
Pros:

Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay is the perfect weekend getaway. We stayed at La Ferme, which is separate from the main abbey but still gives you access to the entire estate. A shuttle can be called on demand and takes only about five minutes to reach the abbey grounds, making it very convenient or you can also take a bicycle (5 mins) or a 20-min walk.

Our room at La Ferme was on the smaller side, but the bed was incredibly comfortable. The bathroom amenities are by Penhaligon’s, which adds a nice touch, although body lotion isn’t provided. Complimentary water and a Nespresso machine are included. There is no aircoditioning but a fan is provided.

One of the highlights of the stay is the number of activities available. There are complimentary movie and game rooms, bicycles to explore the estate, and weekend yoga sessions, rowing boats on the lake and farm tour to meet the animals. Some activities come at an extra cost, such as Paddle courts, although €100 per hour feels rather expensive.

Breakfast was excellent, with a generous spread and plenty of choice. Guests staying at La Ferme can also opt to have breakfast in the main abbey for an additional €25. Every afternoon, a complimentary tea time is served with a lovely selection of cakes and desserts — a nice treat after a day outdoors.

The restaurants are another strong point. Every meal we had was delicious, and dining here definitely adds to the experience. The only slight disappointment was the swimming pool, which is quite small considering the size of the property.

Service throughout the stay was excellent. The staff were warm, attentive and all spoke English, making everything easy and relaxed. Getting there from Paris is also surprisingly simple, with Uber or Bolt rides taking around an hour depending on traffic.

Overall, Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay is a beautiful place to disconnect, enjoy nature, eat very well and slow down for a few days.

Cons:

There is no air conditioning, so it will be hot during the summer. And at the Farm, they don't help you with luggage, so you'll have to handle your own.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Jerome couple fr
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Baumann couple fr
8
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Benoit couple fr
9
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Camille family_with_children fr
6
Un cadre sublime et un accueil irréprochable, mais une expérience gâchée par des chambres inadaptées en période de forte
Pros:

Le cadre est absolument exceptionnel et c'est sans aucun doute le plus grand atout de cet hôtel. Le domaine est magnifique, avec de nombreuses activités proposées sur place : impossible de s'ennuyer. L'accueil à la réception a également été particulièrement chaleureux et professionnel, ce qui mérite d'être souligné. Le petit-déjeuner est un autre vrai point fort, varié et de qualité, servi dans une salle splendide.

Cons:

Deux points ont malheureusement fortement terni notre séjour.

Le premier concerne les chambres situées sous les toits. Nous savions avant notre arrivée qu'elles n'étaient pas climatisées, ce qui n'était pas un problème en soi. En revanche, en pleine canicule, la température y dépassait les 35 °C. Un ventilateur est bien mis à disposition, mais il est très loin d'être suffisant dans ces conditions. Il est difficile de passer une nuit confortable avec une telle chaleur. Pour un séjour facturé plus de 800 € la nuit sur le week-end prolongé du 14 juillet, on est en droit d'attendre qu'une solution adaptée soit proposée afin de garantir un minimum de confort.

Le second, beaucoup plus problématique, concerne le restaurant Chasses. Nous avons attendu plus d'une heure et demie avant d'être servis, sans véritable explication ni excuse. En pleine canicule, les tables à l'intérieur n'étaient pas accessibles alors que seules celles de la terrasse, en plein soleil, étaient proposées. Le service a été d'un niveau indigne d'un établissement qui se revendique haut de gamme : désorganisé, peu attentif et manifestement dépassé. À ce niveau de prix, une telle prestation est tout simplement inacceptable. Ce qui aurait dû être un moment agréable s'est transformé en une expérience particulièrement frustrante, très éloignée des standards attendus d'un restaurant gastronomique ou prétendument haut de gamme.

C'est d'autant plus regrettable que le potentiel de cet établissement est immense. Le lieu, l'accueil et les infrastructures sont remarquables, mais à ce niveau de tarif, l'excellence ne devrait pas se limiter au cadre : le confort des chambres et surtout la qualité du service en restauration devraient être irréprochables.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Priscilla couple fr
10
Merveilleux séjour dans un sublime lieu. Je recommande et nous reviendrons !
Pros:

Tout ! Le lieu est sublime, vraie escapade en amoureux !

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple fr
10
Pros:

Un super weekend passé dans cet établissement.
L’accueil, les infrastructures du domaine, la propreté de la chambre et le personnel sont les points positifs de cet établissement.

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Afchain couple fr
8
Luxe, calme et volupté
Pros:

La beauté du site
Les restaurants ( même s il est dommage qu’à l ferme la trattoria ne soit pas ouverte de lundi midi … pour ceux logeant à la ferme?
Le lac et les barques
Les activités y compris le tennis dont la promotion n’ est pas faite (contrairement au padel payant ) et l emplacement absolument mal
indiqué. Par contre le matériel disponible est de bonne qualité avec eau et serviettes.
Les petits déjeuners étaient très bons comme tous les restau.
Super groupe à l auberge
Vélo à disposition comme il faut

Cons:

L absence de climatisation des chambres. Les ventilateurs restent bruyants et incomplètement efficaces pour un lieu de ce standing et le prix de la chambre. L information n était pas suffisamment signalée alors que la canicule est partout.
Manque de miroir ( au moins d un deuxième) comme d’un coffre dans la chambre.
Les chambres de la ferme manquent d espace alors que c’est un établissement de standing à 1h de Paris
Les vélos manquent de panier ou de quoi fixer un sac sur le porte bagage.
Horaires du karaoke

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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François couple fr
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Geraldine couple no
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Yassenia solo_traveller us
10
Incredible Fairytale Stay
Pros:

Fairytale like hotel with incredible grounds. Loved being able to ride bikes or get on a paddle boat and enjoy the lake. Tea time was an absolute delight and the breakfast spread is out of this world.

Cons:

Bar area food menu didn’t have many options.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple fr
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Axel couple fr
8
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Matthieu couple us
10
A Hidden Gem that is worth unearthing
Pros:

there is so much to love about this place. The location, the architecture, the history, the food... L'abbaye allows you to escape and let you feel at home away from home. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. They were attentive to any of our asks.
There are so many highlights, from the boats on the lake to the theater on property, and let's not forget the bike rides to go from one place to another, you really don't need to leave the premises. My wife called the place "a disneyland for adults." You can't go wrong when the location has its own arcade place, with many fun classics, and all included throughout your stay. The gym and the spa are first class, and the pool is a great space to relax and refresh. Let's not forget the gouter and the breakfast in the refectory, a gorgeous room, refectory style, that welcomes you for both morning breakfast, as well as 4 O'clock tea.
The abbaye is just a haven, and I can't wait to go back.

Cons:

There is really nothing not to like about the place. If you were extremely peaky, English is not the mother tongue of the stafff obviously, so some stuffs can get lost in translation or not understood correctly. But that aspect was so minute and had no incidence on our stay.
On our first day, we went to the Italian trattoria, whose food and cocktails offering were fantastic. Our food did run late, and the staff was very prompt to come to us and let us know about the delay. i really didn't mind as we were there on vacation and was enjoying the space, but our waiter insisted on offering us our cocktails. That was a really nice and appreciated gesture.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Ayako couple fr
6
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Simmy couple ch
9
2026-07-04 via Nuitee