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Paris FamilyThe guide to a great family stay in Paris and the surrounding region

What to do with your children? This is a difficult question to answer… but one to which an answer pops up at the corner of every street in Paris. How about a stroll down the Grands Boulevards, from the Musée gourmand du Chocolat to the 300 wax figures of the Musée Grévin, followed by a visit of what it’s like behind the scenes at a great cinema? Or a tour in a 2CV or on a tandem bicycle, to discover some highly unusual facet of Paris? Underground, at the heart of the Catacombes, or up in the air, onboard a tethered balloon? All around Paris, a short ride away by metro, in a regional train or onboard a shuttle bus, beautiful formal gardens resonate to the sounds of rock concerts or are lit up by countless candles. Magnificent settings replete with history echo the high points of the impressionist period or are used as the setting for mediaeval shows. Mickey Mouse and his gang or Astérix and those crazy Gauls will drag you into their madcap attractions and grandiose shows, while tigers, giraffes, sharks and tortoises await to be inspected at close quarters…Programmes for youngsters, surprising and fun educational tools, free attractions, hot tips, advice, access… Find it all in the following pages which will unveil the secret to making your stay in Paris a great family adventure and unlock the riches that Paris and its region have to offer.

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Musée du Louvre ................................................ p.02

Jardin des Tuileries ...................................... p.03

Les Etoiles du Rex ............................................. p.04

Centre Pompidou ............................................... p.05

Tours de la cathédrale

Notre-Dame de Paris ................................... p.06

Muséum national

d’Histoire naturelle ...................................... p.07

Tour Eiffel ........................................................................... p.08

Musée de l’armée,

Hôtel national des Invalides ... p.09

Arc de Triomphe .................................................... p.10

Musée Grévin .............................................................. p.11

Paris Story ........................................................................... p.12

Le Manoir de Paris ............................................ p.13

Musée Gourmand du Chocolat

Choco-Story Paris .............................................. p.14

Les Catacombes ..................................................... p.15

Tour Montparnasse 56 ............................ p.16

Ballon de Paris .......................................................... p.17

Jardin d’acclimatation ........................... p.18

Aquarium de Paris Cinéaqua .... p.19

Cité des sciences

et de l’industrie ..................................................... p.20

La Géode ................................................................................. p.21

Cité de la musique .......................................... p.22

Parc de la Villette ............................................... p.23

Parc Astérix ....................................................................... p.24

Château de Vaux le Vicomte ..... p.25

Provins ........................................................................................ p.26

Disneyland® Paris .............................................. p.27

Château de Versailles .............................. p.28

Château, Jardins

et Parc de Thoiry ................................................... p.29

Domaine de Chamarande ................ p.30

Domaine national

de Saint-Cloud ......................................................... p.31

Musée de l’air et l’espace ............... p.32

Stade de France ...................................................... p.33

Château de Vincennes ............................ p.34

Château d’Auvers-sur-Oise .......... p.35

Your calendar of events not to be

missed in Paris and the surrounding

region ............................................................................................ p.36

4 roues sous 1 parapluie .................... p.37

Paris à vélo c’est sympa ! ................... p.38

Vedettes de Paris ................................................ p.39

Paris l’Open Tour ................................................. p.40

Batobus ..................................................................................... p.40

Bateaux Parisiens .............................................. p.41

Les Cars Rouges ..................................................... p.42

Cultival ...................................................................................... p.43

Around Paris .................................................................. p.44

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At the very centre of Paris, this former Mediaeval fortress which later became a palace of the Kings of France now houses unique collections of Antiquity, Western and Islamic Art. The collections of the Louvre museum, which was founded in 1793, span a period of nearly five thousand years, stretching up to the mid-19th century. Among its most noteworthy exhibits are the Joconde, the Vénus de Milo, the Victoire de Samothrace.New: the Islamic Arts department which opened in September 2012. Temporary exhibitions and events are also staged throughout the year.

Pyramide du Louvre - 75001 Pariswww.louvre.frMétro: Palais Royal Musée du Louvre (lines 1,7)

Opening hours and dates: Open every day except Tuesdays, from 9am to 5:45pm - Late opening on Wednesdays and Friday until 9:45pm. Closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.

Top tip• At the reception desk of the museum,

a family guide in English entitled “Living in the Louvre. Explore the former palace of the French kings” is handed out free of charge on request .

• The “Louvre Audioguide” with the “Egypt at the Louvre” trail and interactive animations are available on the AppStore and Play Store (in French, English, Italian, Spanish, German, Korean and Japanese, from February 2013).

• The Louvre Kids Application is available on the AppStore (in French and English).

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N.B.:Pushchairs and baby carriers offered free of

charge.Café Mollien and “restaurants du monde” in the Carrousel du Louvre. The Jardin des

Tuileries park is nearby.

Guides and plans available from the reception / information desks:

Rental of Louvre Nintendo 3DS XL audioguide: A specific museum trail covering Ancient Egypt for visitors aged 8 years and up

On louvre.fr: 4 free trail guides for children to be printed out

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To explore this garden linking the Louvre and Place de la Concorde, stand with your back to the Pyramide du Louvre. The eastern entrance to the Tuileries is next to the arc de triomphe du Carrousel, constructed by Napoleon I. Before you stretches a green maze dotted with statues by Aristide Maillol.

A little further away is the first lake, which is oval and around which children sail their little boats. Behind this water feature you will find the most wooded area of the gardens, decorated with contemporary sculptures by Max Ernst, Penone and Lichtenstein.

At the western end, on either side of the octagonal pond, are two identical constructions: the Jeu de Paume - presenting exhibitions of photography and images from the 19th to the 21st century - and the Musée de l’Orangerie - housing Monet’s famous Nymphéas as well as works by Renoir, Matisse and others.

Place de la Concorde - 75001 Pariswww.paris.frMétro: Tuileries (line 1), Concorde (lines 1,8), Palais Royal Musée du Louvre (lines 1,7)

N.B.:The Jardins des Tuileries park also features play areas for children, including a trampoline

centre, pools where one can rent model boats, pony riding, a merry-go-round and a big funfair during the summer months.

Opening hours and dates: April-May: 7am-9pm; June-August: 7am-11pm; Sept-March: 7:30am-7:30pm.The park begins to close half an hour before actual closing time.

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Go behind the scenes: the mythical Parisian cinema unveils the secrets of the 7th art, thanks to a playful and interactive visit designed for big and small alike, making it a treat for the entire family.Begin with an exact replica of the projection room of the Grand Rex. The enormous rolls of film remind us, with a bit of irony perhaps, that the role of a projectionist has remained unchanged, even thought the film making process had significantly progressed. A little further on, a sound effects studio takes you onto the streets of New York as you run to escape King Kong!Take a walk through the « tunnel des stars » and amuse yourself by identifying the voices of legendary stars of the silver screen. Finally, slide into the skin of a real Hollywood hero as you take their place on the film set.

1 boulevard Poissonnière - 75002 Paris www.legrandrex.comMétro: Bonne-Nouvelle (lines 8,9)

Top tip• Interactive visits.

Opening hours and dates: All year round, Wednesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 10am to 7pm, with a tour departing every 5 minutes. Every day during the French summer holidays.

N.B.:Not recommended for children aged under 3.

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In the heart of Paris, among the old capital buildings, sits an imposing building with lifts and escalotors, wrapped in coloured tubes. The construction was intentionally imagined by architects Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano to be designed with industrial references in mind.

Initially, the building shocked the public when it was inaugurated in 1977, but it has since become one of the most emblematic designs in France. Over the years, the Centre Pompidou has built a strong reputation in the world of modern and contemporary art with an interdisciplinary dimension.Paintings from masters like Picasso, Miro or Warhol are now part of the permanent collection. With over thirty major art exhibitions a year, a new contemporary creation festival, several cinematic cycles, concerts, performances and dance, the Centre Pompidou has something for everyone.Children are not forgotten either, with exhibitions and workshops especially created for them in the «Galerie des enfants» (Children’s Gallery).

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1, place Georges Pompidou - 75004 Pariswww.centrepompidou.frMétro: Hôtel de Ville (lines 1, 11) Rambuteau (line 1)

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Opening hours and dates: Every day except Tuesdays from 11am to 9pm (late-night opening on Thursdays until 11pm).

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Specific visiting guides for families / children: • Family trails through the museum and the exhibitions with bilingual guides. • The Galerie des Enfant is a temporary and multidisciplinary exhibition space for children

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Notre-Dame de ParisCelebrated in novels, « Notre-Dame de Paris » by Victor Hugo, films and even in television... the cathedral is known the world over.The imposing Notre-Dame is located on Ile de la Cité, the historical and geographical centre of Paris. If you stand on the esplanade in front of the cathedral, you will discover that this monument is truly ‘the heart of France’. As « le point zéro » indicates, the bronze star etched in the ground is the point of departure from which all distances are measured in the hexagon.Still on the esplanade, observe the two towers of

this gothic work of art, chiseled in the manner of a silversmith. Even though the towers may look similar, the northern tower to the left is actually wider than the other. If you climb up one of the towers you have an incredible view of the city. Don’t be afraid of the malefic animals and fantastical beasts that seem to scream out at you as you go by. Built to re-create the unsettling atmosphere of the Middle Ages, these Chimeras are purely decorative and the Gargoyles, situated at each corner, serve as drainpipes to evacuate water in the gutters. On rainy days, don’t miss a chance to see these stone monsters transformed into fountains.

Rue du cloître Notre-Dame - 75004 Pariswww.monuments-nationaux.frMétro: Châtelet (lines 1, 4, 11, 14), Cité (line 4)

Top tip• Suitable for all age

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Opening hours and dates: Every day. 1 April to 30 September: from 10am to 6:30pm. Late opening in July and August, on Fridays and Saturdays, from 10am to 11pm. 1 October to 31 March: from 10am to 5:30pm. Depending on the number of visitors, the last entrance time may be brought forward. Closed on 1 January, 1 May, 25 December.

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Note: owing to renovation work, access to the southern belfry and to the bourdon Emmanuel bell will be

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Main entrances:57 rue Cuvier, 2 rue Buffon, place Valhubert,36 rue Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire - 75005 Pariswww.mnhn.fr

Métro: Gare d’Austerlitz (line 5) Censier Daubenton (line 7) Jussieu (lines 7, 10)

Overlooking the banks of the Seine, the Jardin des Plantes (botanical gardens) is a magical place devoted to flora and fauna, which has been entrancing Parisians for more than four centuries. The story of the establishment and development of this site is also told in the Jardin des Plantes’ Cabinet d’histoire (history corner), in a charming building decorated like a private house.

At the Grande Galerie de l’Evolution (Great Gallery of Evolution), from dinosaurs to giraffes, via whales and giant squid, etc., hundreds of mounted or fossilized animal species explain the history of transformations in the species since the dawn of creation. To see living animals, head to the Ménagerie (zoo), before studying skeletons, organs and shells at the Galerie de Paléontologie (Palaeontology Gallery).

The Galerie des Enfants (Children’s Galery) welcomes children aged 6 to 12 accompanied by an adult for a fun look at biodiversity and the challenges at stake, in the cities, the rivers, the tropical forests and Planet Earth as a whole. Here children can observe, touch the exhibits and ask questions.

Opening hours and dates: The Grande Galerie de l’Evolution and the Galerie des Enfants: from 10am to 6pm, every day except on Tuesdays and on the 1st of May. La Ménagerie: open every day. In summer from 9am to 6pm or 6:30pm on Sundays and public holidays. In winter from 9am to 5pm.

Top tip• Suitable for all age groups. • Discovery pass: Buying a full-price ticket to one fee-paying attraction in the Jardin des

Plantes entitles you to access the other fee-paying attractions at a lower price on presentation of your ticket. This offer remains valid for 3 months.

• Two day pass to Jardin des Plantes: a single ticket to access all of the fee-paying attractions. On sale from Wednesday to Sunday.

• On site: Restaurant La Baleine.

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Grande Galerie de l’Evolution:

to visitors aged under 26

Galerie des Enfants:

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Ménagerie: to children aged under 4

Jardin des plantes:

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Top tip• Suitable for all age groups. • On site restaurant: 58 Tour Eiffel

and its “chic picnic”: no booking required.

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Built by Gustave Eiffel for the Universal Exhibition of 1889 which was held to celebrate the first centenary of the French revolution, the Eiffel Tower was built in 2 years, 2 months and 5 days, a tremendous technical and architectural feat at the time. It became an enormous success.

Built for only 20 years, it was saved by the scientific experiments that Eiffel encouraged, and in particular the first radio, then telecommunication trans-missions. Over the decades, it has experienced extraordinary exploits and illumina-tions, and prestigious visitors.The Eiffel Tower has been the setting for many events of international im-port (lighting up, centenary of the Tower, fireworks to usher in the year 2000) and over its 120 years, it has ac-ted as a canvas for novelty painting and lighting schemes, twinkling lights, the skating rink on the 1st floor, etc.

5 avenue Anatole France - 75007 Pariswww.tour-eiffel.comMétro: Bir-Hakeim (line 6)Trocadéro (lines 6, 9)

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Opening hours and dates: Every day of the year from 9am to midnight from mid-June to end August. From 9:30am to 11pm the rest of the year. Easter weekend and spring school holidays: extended opening until midnight.

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be suspended temporarily owing to poor weather conditions or in case of

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Specific visiting materials for families / children: “Tour Eiffel le guide officiel de visite” on smartphone:- 1 hour of commented visits to know all there is to know about the Tour Eiffel and its history- An HD panorama of Paris to identify 70 famous monuments- Available on AppStore and Google Play- Also available to download from the Tour Eiffel’s own Wifi network

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Discover François I’s armour, the superstitions of Louis XIV (who ordered that the French flag be changed so that his soldiers could be more easily identified), not to mention the medals, paintings, weapons, uniforms, etc. and the famous tomb of Napoleon, an immense block of red quartzite in which the Emperor has lain since 2nd April, 1861.

Based in the Hôtel National des Invalides, the Musée de l’Armée (Army Museum) displays a large collection of works of art and souvenirs, enabling visitors to rediscover the history of France in an epic and fun way.

129 rue de Grenelle -75007 Pariswww.musee-armee.frMétro: Varenne (line 13), La Tour-Maubourg (line 8)

Top tip• Suitable for all age groups.

Opening hours and dates: Every day. From 1 April to 31 October, Monday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm.From 1 November to 31 March , Monday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

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Place Charles-de-Gaulle - 75008 Paris www.monuments-nationaux.frMétro: Charles-de-Gaulle-Etoile (lines 1, 2 and 6)

The most famous symbol of the French Republic, the Arc de Triomphe, is an integral part of the urban Paris landscape.

In 1806, Napoleon 1st decided to construct an arch, inspired by antique arches, to pay tribute to the French armed forces. The arc sits sumptuously poised at the top of the Champs-Elysées, 50 metres high and 45 metres wide.Among the sculptures adorning the facade, you can see the memorial plaque « Le départ des volontaires de 1792 », also known as the « Marseillaise » on the wall, commemorating the soldiers who

went to battle for France. The monument bears the names of the most imminent soldiers and shelters the « Tomb of the Unknown Soldier », where the flame is light each night.Since 2008, the Arc de Triomphe proposes a new exhibition that traces the history of the arch in a playful, interactive way. Videos show off the sculptural aspects of the monument, invisible from the ground. Make sure you’re at the top for the sunset over Paris, or at night to see all the lights.


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Opening hours and dates: From 1 April to 30 September, 10am to 11pm; from 1 October to 31 March, 10am to 10:30pm.Closed on: 1 January, 1 May, 8 May (in the morning), 14 July (in the morning), 11 November (in the morning), 25 December.

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The English have Madame Tussauds, and the French have Grévin. No introduction needed for its world-famous celebrities, old and new, sculpted in wax for eternity.

From Zidane to Louis XIV, Callas to Elton John, Einstein to Tony Parker, no fewer than 300 alarmingly lifelike statues are waiting to be met.Relive some great moments in French history, such as Jeanne d’Arc at the stake or the assassination of Henri IV, and retrace some of the most marking events of the 20th century (the first steps on the moon, the fall of the Berlin wall…)

But Grévin is also a treasure-trove of listed 1900s decors: a pocket-sized theatre “à l’italienne”, a grand marble staircase, the cupola and the baroque-style Hall of Columns with its guilt and mosaics.But above all, discover «Palais des Mirages» (the Hall of Mirrors)! This magical uses sound and light to dazzle visitors with its unique optical illusions.

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10, Boulevard Montmartre - 75009 Paris www.grevin.com

Métro: Grands Boulevards (lines 8 and 9)

Opening hours and dates: Monday to Friday: 10am to 6:30pm (last entry 1 hour before closing time).Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 10am to 7pm (last entry 1 hour before closing time).

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How to find out all about Paris in 75 minutes? The multimedia show Paris-Story, which you can see in the heart of the area of Opéra, has the answer.

Victor Hugo himself is your virtual guide through a mass of photos, film extracts, paintings and music going back through the history of the capital from the time of its foundation until the present day. No less than twenty centuries unfold before you on a 12 metre wide screen: Lutetia, the invasions, the Revolution, the great works of Haussmann, the creation of the Champs Elysées... everything you

need to understand Paris’ different faces is in this film, translated into 14 languages via an audio system.Following the screening, you can have some fun finding where you are staying using Paris-Miniature and its more than one hundred maps of the city’s main monuments, streets, gardens and canals. Using more than 150 tactile images and three interactive screens, you can fly over Paris’ best-known sites and see the various stages of its expansion and its consecutive outer walls.Even more impressive is the Paris-Experience, where you can go on a 3D virtual visit (with special glasses) on five plasma screens showing short films on five special themes. A chance to see one of the very first cinema sequences, filmed by the Lumière Brothers from the top of the newly-built Tour Eiffel.

11 Bis rue Scribe - 75009 Pariswww.paris-story.com Métro: Opéra (lines 3, 7, 8), Havre Caumartin (lines 3, 9) Chaussée d’Antin La Fayette (lines 7, 8, 9)

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France’s leading Haunted MuseumPart living museum and part theme park, Le Manoir de Paris lets you experience 17 Parisian legends amid the prestigious setting of a listed palace. This haunted building features a highly original interactive itinerary spanning its two floors and nearly 1,000 m2. 25 professional actors bring legendary characters to life amid sets inspired by real historic events. Expect a good fright and outstanding entertainment!Special visitor trails are laid on at Easter, Halloween and Christmas time.

18 rue de Paradis - 75010 Pariswww.lemanoirdeparis.comMétro: Poissonnière (line 7), Château d’Eau (line 4) Gare de l’Est (lines 4, 5, 7)

Opening hours and dates: Friday: 6pm to 10pm; Saturday and Sunday: 3pm-7pm.

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Musée Gourmand du Chocolat Choco-Story Paris

Everybody loves chocolate but what do you really know about its origins, its production, its history?

The Musée Gourmand du Chocolat chocolate museum in Paris will answeryou’re your questions.It charts the history of cocoa and showcases the various production methods and ways of enjoying chocolate throughout the ages.Thanks to a remarkable private collection of more than 1,000 objects, visitors can discover a wide range of strange and fascinating tools and objects. The shop and the workshops for children of all ages will enable them to take home a piece of chocolate history as a [short-lived] memento.The museum has 850 m2 of space spread over 3 floors, and is divided into 3 zones:

- the origins of cocoa, with a presentation of the cocoa plant and an introduction to the Mayan et Aztec cultures,

- the introduction of chocolate in Europe, - chocolate in the modern world, with a demonstration room in which visitors can

watch a chocolate sweet being made live, and of course enjoy eating it right there and then!

28, boulevard Bonne Nouvelle - 75010 Pariswww.museeduchocolat.frMétro: Bonne-Nouvelle (lines 8,9) Strasbourg Saint-Denis (lines 4,8,9)

Opening hours and dates: Monday to Sunday from 10am to 6pmYearly closures: 1 January, 25 December.

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The underground system of Paris is a veritable labyrinth covering 300 kilometres, where two of those kilometres actually serve as a cavernous cemetery.

At the end of the 19th-century, the cemeteries of Paris were saturated. The state then decided to dig up the six million bodies, Parisians who were buried there, including famous figures such as La Fontaine, Montesquieu and Danton.

Far from lugubrious, a visit to the Catacombes, allows you to see the capital from another perspective. Solid arches and reassuring lighting make the visit agreeable and take you on a unique journey out of time.You won’t be the first to satisfy your morbid curiosity, King Charles X, the Austrian Emperor François 1st and Napoleon III all visited the Catacombes in their day.

1, avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy (place Denfert-Rochereau) - 75014 Pariswww.catacombes.paris.frMétro: Denfert-Rochereau (lines 4,6)

Opening hours and dates: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 5pm.Closed: on Mondays and public holidays, and Easter and Pentecost Sunday.

Top tip• Audioguides :

N.B.:This attraction is not recommended for people who are sensitive or frail or for

young children.In case of overcrowding, entrance

to the attraction may be temporarily suspended. 2 km trail. No toilets.

130 steps to walk down. 83 steps to climb.

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With its 210 metres high, La Tour Montparnasse offers a remarkable view of Paris. Seen from the bottom or the top, you will be impressed by the majesty of this modern edifice.

Take the quickest lift in all of Europe: 38 seconds, and you’re at the top! From the last floor, you can discover secrets of Paris that you never thought possible. Orientation tables, telescopes, interactive screens and a symbolic film of the architecture of ‘towers in the world’ completes the visit, not to mention 200 archival photos of the city of Paris.Climb to the top and visit the terrace. you have just experienced one of the great Parisian moments! When the weather permits, you can see roughly 40 kilometres in each direction. Here we see big!

Top tip• Suitable for all age groups.• On site restaurant: 360 Café.• Paper maps and interactive panoramas with useful information about the sights

that can be viewed from the top of the tower.

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33 avenue du Maine - 75015 Paris www.tourmontparnasse56.comMétro: Montparnasse-Bienvenüe (lines 4, 6, 12, 13)

Opening hours and dates: 1 April to 30 September: 9:30am to 11:30pm. 1 October to 31 March : 9:30am to 10:30pm (11pm on Fridays, Saturday and on the eve of public holidays).

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Come and experience the unique feeling of flying over Paris onboard the biggest balloon in the world!

Installed since 1999 in the Parc André Citroën (15th arrondissement), Ballon de Paris has already initiated more than 700,000 people to the joys of flying in a hot air balloon, a world record for the number of passenger carried by a lighter-than-air craft. The balloon weighs around 2 tons including its cradle, the fabric and the ropes. It can carry up to 30 passengers (around 2.5 tons)

at a time, which makes it the greatest tethered hot-air balloon in the world. The balloon is 35 metres tall and 22.5 metres in diameter and it rises up to an altitude of 150 metres. It is surely the least polluting aircraft in the world since it is operated by an electric winch.


Opening hours and dates: Every day from 9am until 30 minutes before the park closes. In order to avoid queuing for a long time at peak times (weekends, school holidays and public holidays) we recommend that you come for a balloon flight in the morning.

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N.B.:The Ballon de Paris ride can be closed without notice,

for instance in case of poor weather conditions. Is it

advisable to call on the date of your planned visit.

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Founded in 1860 at the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, this recreational park of 18 hectares is a popular meeting place.

From Porte Maillot, the legendary little electric train conveys its passengers to the heart of the park, where visitors will marvel at the enchanted river, the distorting mirrors, the Tyrolean traverses and the tree walks, the fitness facilities… not to mention the working replica of a small Normandy farm, the educational beehive, the vegetable patch, the Punch-and-Judy, the Korean garden and the house of Kiso, a 19th century Japanese peasant. And of course, there are ponies, brass bands, concerts, and shows galore with a funfair as of the spring season.

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Top tip• Suitable for all age groups.• On site restaurant: La Grande Verrière.

Bois de Boulogne - 75116 Pariswww.jardindacclimatation.frMétro: Les Sablons (line 1)

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Opening hours and dates: Every day of the year. April to September, from 10am to 7pm. October to March, from 10am to 6pm.

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Millions of litres of water and thousands of fish under the Jardins du Trocadéro : no you’re not dreaming, this is Aquarium de Paris - Cinéaqua, a giant aquarium adorned with play areas and other activities.

The visit allows you to discover 10,000 fish and invertebrates, where the Sharks steal the show. To give the children a better view of the fish, they are all welcome to roll up their sleeves and touch the fish in the ‘petting basin’, designed especially for them: the kids love it! Concerts and other animations, where artists produce on the stage, are performed in the « lounge »... with a giant Aquarium as wallpaper.

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Opening hours and dates: Every day of the week from 10am to 7pm. Closed on 14 July.


5 avenue Albert de Mun - 75116 Paris www.aquariumdeparis.comMétro: Trocadéro (line 6,9) Iéna (line 9)

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N.B.:• The Zen Café and its Bentos

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Cité des sciences et de l’industrie

This surprising architectural realisation, located in the Parc de la Villette, has one mission: allow children to discover science as a game while keeping the parents interested.

On the program: an intergalactic voyage into outer-space, numerous exhibitions blending science and exploration with interactive games, workshops and shows.And discover 2 ‘Cités des enfants’ : The Cité des enfants for 2-7 years old gives a first access to science to the younger children. The Cité des Enfants for 5-12 years old offers six themed areas to explore. Each area is its own world with its own topic to explore: the body, water games, communication, the factory, the garden and the TV studio. And don’t forget the Géode, a steel sphere that houses a giant 3-D cinema screen.

This playful place is a real success. You’ve only to watch your children’s eyes dazzle as they walk out the door to know they had a wonderful time.

Opening hours and dates: Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 6pm and Sundays from 10am to 7pm.Closed on Mondays and on the following public holidays: 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.

Top tip• Multilingual audioguides.• Suitable for all age groups

(children aged under 3 are not allowed in the Planetarium and Argonaute attractions).

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the summer holidays.

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Located opposite Cité des sciences, this shiny sphere with its mirror-like finish is 36 metres in diameter and houses a 400-seat amphitheatre with a 27° gradient and a 1,000 m2 hemispherical screen.

On this outstanding screen, which is one of the ten most popular of its kind in the world, a wide variety of fun and educational films are screened, on topics of adventure, science, nature and human challenges. These documentaries, which are screened in giant Imax format or in 3D digital HD, are backed by a spatial sound system that is unique in the world. The programme of this magical and outstanding cinema consists mainly of spectacular shows, including documentaries about animals in IMAX® format, such as Born to be Wild or the extraordinary Océanosaures 3D films: taking viewers back to the time of the dinosaurs or beyond the stars through the Hubble telescope.

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Opening hours and dates: From 10:30am to 8:30pm depending on the days (check the web site)Mondays: opening times vary.

Top tip• Sets of earphones enabling visitors to

listen to films in their original version are available free of charge from reception.

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Cité de la musique

An avant-garde building imagined by the architect Christian de Portzamparc. Multidisciplinary, la Cité de la musique houses a museum, temporary exhibitions and a large music hall for classic, jazz or rock concerts. Look for the Jazz à la Villette festival in September to keep up with the latest musical trends. The Café de la musique is a terrific spot for a tea in the winter or a cocktail on the terrace, with a fabulous view of the park, when the weather permits.

This musical city offers the possibility to discover the heritage of music from all over the world, from the 17th-century until today. The museum includes new musical styles, with objects from around the world. A symphony of instruments, but also drawings, models and interactive supports. Guided tours are available (le concert-promenade) to allow visitors the possibility of viewing the exhibition and taking in a concert at the same time.

Opening hours and dates: Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 6pm, Sundays from 10am to 6pm. Closed on Mondays.

Top tip• Suitable for all age groups.• On site restaurant: Café de la musique.• Reduced rate combined tickets for

exhibitions + permanent collection.

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211 avenue Jean Jaurès - 75019 Pariswww.villette.com

Métro: Porte de Pantin (line 5) Porte de la Villette (line 7)

This ‘green city’ combines luxurious vegetation with contemporary architecture. Alongside bamboo trees, vines and blue ferns, the park is punctuated with small red structures in original forms - known as ‘madness’ - and of course the famous Géode, an immense spherical cinema made of steel that boasts a giant hemispheric screen.

For a refreshing pause, take a walk along the canal de l’Ourq that runs through the park. A veritable cultural centre, sprinkled with various structures dedicated to the arts. Families visiting the Cité des sciences or playing in ‘wind garden’ blend in with the young concert crowd at the Zenith, Trabendo or Cabaret Sauvage.

Music students at the Conservatoire de Paris leave behind the classroom for a bit of improving on the lawn before heading to one of the restaurants in the park. A number of special events are also organised. In the summer months don’t miss the chance to see a film in the outdoor cinema, a jazz concert or a circus show under the giant tent.

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Parc Astérix - 60128 Plailly

www.parcasterix.frShuttle bus from Paris: Pick-up point: Louvre (métro Palais-Royal), departure every day at 8:45am, returning at 6:30pm from Parc Astérix (7:30pm on Sundays in June)Information: +33(0) 1 53 48 39 53 ou www.navettes-parcasterix.com

RER + shuttle (from CDG airport):Pick-up point: Guichet Parcs de loisirsCDG Airport Terminals 1 and 3 (every 30 minutes)Information: +33(0) 1 48 62 38 33

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Opening hours and dates:Open from April to November - opening times vary day by day (check on the web site).

Destination: Egypt, the new world of Parc Astérix, where you can walk in the footsteps of Queen Cleopatra and the architect Numberobis, and come across Iris, the fearful hypnotist. Dive into a world of adventure with Asterix, obelisks, papyrus and the Eye of Horus. You’ll find it fascinating and fun! By Osiris and by Apis, you are not about to land on your feet…Parc Astérix: 32 attractions + 3 shows, sensations and high-jinx included!

Head out for a veritable odyssey among Roman, Gaulish, Greek, Viking, and Egyptian lands. Move from one adventure setting to the next, laugh in the face of fear at Goudurix, hold out against the inevitable at Tonnerre de Zeus and prepare to take off for orbit at the new OzIris ride! Embark on the Menhir Express and enjoy the ride while laughing your head off. Take up the challenge at Défi de César and infiltrate the Roman army, steel yourself at “La Légion Recrute” with its explosive humour… Watch the crime of the century being committed before your eyes: “Main Basse sur la Joconde”, a show full of amazing stunts, with endless intrigue and burlesque action.Then head for Théâtre de Poséidon to enjoy the only dolphin and sea lion show near Paris! A day full of memories to share with your favourite characters from the Gaulish Village for a no-holds-barred experience!

Top tip• On site restaurant.• Suitable for all age groups.

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This splendid architectural wonder of the 17th-century was built for Nicolas Fouquet, Louis XIV’s financial advisor.

Amazed at the splendour and jealous of the grander of this magnificent white stone castle, with French gardens designed by Le Nôtre, the Sun King takes inspiration for the future construction of the Château de Versailles. You can discover the Château de Vaux le Vicomte anyway you choose. Explore, for example, the 35 hectares of parks to experience the incredible perspective of the castle, in small electric cars that you hire on site. In the summer, relive the magic of the candle light festivals at night to the music of Mozart...

The games and enigmas, organised all year long, are sure to delight the children. While they amuse themselves in the gardens, take advantage of the view from the terrace of the Ecureuil, a café-restaurant located in one of the aisles leading from the castle.

Opening hours and dates: Every day from 10am to 6pm from March to November.

www.vaux-le-vicomte.comShuttles operated by Group Cityvision are available from Paris- on Saturdays and Wednesdays, from April to October- Unguided visit of Vaux le Vicomte and Fontainebleau

on the same day with transfers both ways by coach.Departing at 9:15am, returning around 6:15pm.

Travel to Gare de Melun, then take the special Chateaubus from the station to the château (check timetables on)

Top tip• Combined family ticket for 2 adults

and 2 children. • Reduced rates for children aged 6 to 16. • Traditional visits of the castles and of the

gardens laid out by Le Nôtre (from March to November).

• Easter egg hunt. • Guided tours in period costumes

on weekends.• Soirées aux Chandelles

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Ramparts, dungeons and knights. Provins has remained intact since the Middle Ages. Discover this amazing site, inscrite on the UNESCO’S World Heritage list.A 13th-century fortress that simulates real battles with brave knights in costumes, music, acrobatics and horses. Performances staged around the art of war in the Middle-Ages, with all of the weapons of the time. Not to mention the spectacular flight of the birds: eagles, vultures, owls and falcons dance in the air like the ballet dancers on the stage, to the delight of the visitors.After the show, stroll through the tiny cobblestone streets to admire the Tudor houses. Inside, the local craftsmen will let you discover the art and the gastronomy of the Middle-Ages. Culinary specialities

made from the famous Provins ‘rose’: jams, nougats and syrups will leave a sweet taste in your mouth.

Top tip• Suitable for all age groups.• Visitors’ pass: Special combined family rate for visits to the 4 sights of the town.

www.provins.netShuttles are available, operated by Group CityvisionRegular coach shuttle from Paris (tickets for Grange aux dîmes, Tour César and the “Les Aigles des Remparts” show).

Opening hours and dates: From April to October, on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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Top tip• Save time and buy your ticket directly

at the Paris Charles De Gaulle and Orly airports Tourist Information desks, or at the Versailles Tourism Office.

Disneyland® Paris

Welcome to the storybook world of Disneyland® Park. Where enchantment lives.In a magical kingdom not so far away, classic Disney heroes and heroines live once upon a time in fairytales that are, happily, never ending. The story begins in the good ol’ days of the early 1900s in Main Street, U.S.A.® Then, turn the page and saddle up for some serious fun in Frontierland -Yee Ha! Set sail for an Adventureland of swashbuckling thrills. Take flight into Fantasyland where Disney princes and princesses are real. Or charter a course From The Earth to the Moon in Discoveryland - 3-2-1-blast off!

Welcome to Walt Disney Studios® Park... Where it’s Lights! Camera!360° Magic! Everywhere! All the time! Step through the Studio Gates and let your imagination soar. Time to immerse yourself in the never-ending, always-fascinating world of movies, animation and television. Four Production Zones. One single focus: ENTERTAINMENT!Entertainement extends to all ages amind the bright lights of Disney Village®: a shopping boulevard, magic’s on the menu, fun for everyone and the greatest Disney dinner show: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show... with Mickey and Friends!

An opportunity for tourists visiting Paris to access the Disney® Parks from Paris:

• By train: RER A Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy

• By dedicated shuttle buses:- Ticket for 1 day /1 or 2 Parks, departures 7 days a week

Cityrama shuttles:- 1 pick-up/drop-off point ideally located at Opéra in ParisFor more information: www.Cityrama.info

Disneyland® Paris Express shuttle:- 4 pick-up and drop-off points ideally located in Paris:

Gare du Nord, Opéra, Madeleine and ChâteletFor more information: www.DisneylandParis-Express.com

Opening hours and dates: The opening times of the Disney® Parks can be seen at www.DisneylandParis.com

N.B:Certains attractions, parades and shows

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From one apartment to the other, from the opera to the chapel, discover an architecture and interior decoration that exist only in dreams.

The Galerie des Glaces (Hall of mirors) is a wonder in itself. An immensely ornate room dressed with one thousand of the most magnificent mirrors and chandeliers of all time. The majestic mirrors were designed to allow the King to see his entire reflection, a true luxury at the time! Don’t miss la Chambre de la Reine (the Queen’s gran appartments), which remain intact since the time of the French revolution.

To enjoy the luxury of the outdoors, take a walk through the splendid gardens designed by Le Nôtre. Fountains, trees, topiaries and sculptures adorn this immense promenade. Afterwards, take a walk past the Domaine de Marie-Antoinette. A veritable refuge for the queen... refined, natural and feminine.

Opening hours and dates: Château: every day except Mondays, certain public holidays and during official ceremonies. High season (1 April to 31 October), from 9am to 6:30pm. Low season (1 November to 31 March), from 9am to 5:30pm. Châteaux de Trianon et Domaine de Marie-Antoinette: every day except Mondays, certain public holidays and during official ceremonies. High season (1 April to 31 October), from 12pm to 6:30pm. Low season (1 November to 31 March), from 12pm to 5:30pm.

N.B.: Pushchairs and baby carriers with metallic frames are not

permitted in the rooms of the Château de Versailles

and of the châteaux de Trianon. You should come

equipped with a baby hopper or a baby carrier without a metal frame to carry infants and babies.

There is a drop-off point for pushchairs.

Place d’Armes - 78000 Versailles www.chateauversailles.frRER C: Château Versailles Rive Gauche stationSNCF: Paris Montparnasse railway station - Versailles Chantiers station - Paris Saint-Lazare railway station - Versailles Rive Droite stationShuttles operated from Paris by Cityvision all year round, several options available.

Top tip• Petit Trianon/Domaine de Marie-Antoinette:

For toddlers, Hameau de la Reine includes visits of the educational animal farm.

• Interactive visit of the heart of the bosquets in augmented reality and fun trail through the gardens - with free application for Iphone and Android.

• In the park: mini train, pony rides across the park for children from the age of 2, rental of bicycles for children and adults, boating on the Grand Canal.

• In the gardens, watch the Grandes Eaux Musicales show (from March to October) and the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes show (from June to September).

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Zebras, giraffes, elephants, bison, bears and lions... all these animals roam freely in the African reserve. The Parc de Thoiry offers an unusual way of discovering animals. From your car, you drive round the paths like a safari!

A little further away, still within the Thoiry site, the zoo is home to more animals, which this time you observe in their vast enclosure. And every day at 4pm, you can help feed the wolves and tigers. After the fauna comes the flora: an autumn garden, a garden of scents, a rose garden, French borders, an English garden... thousands of trees and blossoming plants take it in turns throughout the year to attract you with their colours and smells. Animals, plants... And more! Children will take away unforgettable memories from the mini-farm or the interactive maze... Not to mention the mysterious island - a sort of giant warren with sound animations and a large pyramid with slides.Children and adults then set off to discover the Renaissance château belonging to the family of the Counts of La Panouse. A guide shares secrets and anecdotes about the sumptuous apartments, the tapestries, and the furniture of the Salon Blanc (white drawing room), a Decorative Arts gem. Don‘t miss the rooms on the ground floor. They give the impression that the sun crosses the château to rise and set.

Top tip• Suitable for all age groups.• The greatest plant maze in France.• The safari park which can be visited by car.

Opening hours and dates: Parc de Thoiry is closed between November and early February.Open every day from 10am to 6pm (7pm on some days, please check the online calendar).

N.B.:Educational and ecological games out in the park;

the speaking trees, in the gardens; the feeding of the animals.

78770 - Thoiry en Yvelines - www.thoiry.netshuttles operated by CityvisionEvery Sunday from early April to late OctoberThis excursion includes:- Return transportation (Paris-Thoiry-Paris) by coach- Entry tickets to visit the Château, the gardens & the Parc de Thoiry- Guided tour of the African reservation by coach

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Once you make it past the gate, there is no mistaking why Chamarande was awarded France’s «Jardin Remarquable» certification. With its stretches of water and generous shaded expanses, a romantic stroll through the grounds would be enough to make anyone happy.

In fact, there’s a lot more to discover. Indeed, the domain manages to consolidate its historical past with modern-day culture.For history lovers, Saturdays are a chance to enjoy a visit complete with discussions on the subject of heritage and contemporary art.Finally, in June and July, every Sunday is a family occasion to take part in creative activities under the guidance an artist. Who knows what lies behind the chateau’s copses?

38 rue du Commandant Arnoux - 91730 Chamarandewww.chamarande.essonne.frRER C : Chamarande

Top tip• Live outdoor performance: festival “Scènes croisées” in June and July

(dance, music, story-telling, circus, strolls, theatre), aimed at all age groups.• Suitable for all age groups. • Boating in summer.

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Which garden designed by Le Nôtre and considered one of Europe’s finest can be found just outside Paris? That of the Chateau de Versailles? Wrong! Another French park, less well-known than that of the Sun King, extends over 460 hectares to the South-East of Paris.

It is that of the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud, to be found just a stone’s throw from the Bois de Boulogne, on the banks of the Seine. Here there is no chateau (it was destroyed in 1892) but a splendid combination of greenery and water which has delighted generations of sovereigns who have holidayed there since the 16th century.Now you have a chance to stroll down the pathways and discover the charm of the French garden, the English-style Bosquées de Trocadéro (Trocadero garden), Marie-Antoinette’s flower garden where the State’s roses are grown and the numerous copses.Above all admire the splendour of the Grande

Cascade by Le Pautre and the dozens of fountains, pools and statues which surround it. If you are a contemporary art enthusiast, don’t miss the monumental sculpture by Scottish artist Bryan McCormack in homage to the wind, a recent installation.

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Visit the inside of a Boeing 747, from the cockpit to the soot, discover air force combat planes from the 50’s, the Ariane missiles and more... Climb aboard the Concorde! Musée de l’air et de l’espace (The Air and Space Museum) presents an impressive collection of air-planes and space ships.The museum collection traces the sky conquest, from the Flight of Icarius in Jules Verne’s tales, full of exotic prototypes of flying machines, to the flight of the Concorde. The numerous paintings, photos and scale models shed academic light essential in understanding these spectacular machines.

Opening hours and dates: 1 April to 30 September, Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm; 1 October to 31 March, from 10am to 5pm. Closed on Mondays, on 25 December and on 1 January.

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Top tip• Permanent free access to the permanents

exhibitions spaces. • Planète Pilote, an attraction designed for children

aged 6-12

Planète Pilote is an attraction designed for children aged 6-12 and spanning over 1000 m2, where they can try their hands at more than 40 interactive exhibits and familiarise themselves with the world of aeronautics and space while having fun. Here they can visit the cockpit of a small pleasure aircraft or of an Airbus A320, stow luggage on an airliner or refuel it, watch the activity of an airport from the control tower, cycle in a space station to remain in shape… All these activities, and many more, are on offer in this permanent exhibition.

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Entrance through Gate GZac du Cornillon Nord - 93210 Saint-Denis www.stadedefrance.comMétro: Saint-Denis Porte de Paris (line 13)RER B : La Plaine Stade de France

The final of the 1998 World Football Championship between Brazil and France, the World Athletic Finals, Madonna, the Rolling Stones or U2…

The great moments of emotion for one single place : le Stade de France. Completed just in time to host the final of the World Football Championship in 1998, the stadium is the largest in France. 80,000 seats are available and transformable depending on the event : sports, concerts or other events, the Stade de France suits all needs. Don’t miss a visit behind the scenes. The players changing room is obviously the highlight

of the tour. But the decoration can also be seen in the training rooms used by the teams to warm up before the match. Take a look at the over-all architecture of the site : the roof is an architectural achievement like no other with 13,000 tons of metal protecting the tribunes from rain without closing the stadium. But it is also a message : this ellipse that appears to be suspended in air is a symbol of the universality in sports.

Top tip• Suitable for all age groups.• Guided tours of the Stade de France.• Family pass (2 adults + 2 children).

Opening hours and dates: 1 April to 31 August + summer holidays, tours depart every hour from 10am to 5pm. 1 September to 31 March + weekends and public holidays: tours depart at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. Opening hours of the site: 9:30am - 6pm. Closed on Mondays.

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New! The permanent exhibitionDo not miss the permanent exhibition space (accessible before or after the guided visit,

and included in the price of your ticket). Consisting of 4 rooms, this exhibition charts the construction of the Stade de France and features numerous objects associated with momentous events: sets, replicas of trophies, guitars dedicated by some of the world’s greatest performers (Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Sting…), costumes from shows (Carmen,

Turandot), sports tops dedicated by famous players, videos, etc., and many other surprises!


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The Château de Vincennes is an integral part of the Parisian landscape. His imposing fortress possesses its own exceptional history. From the 14th-century to the 19th-century the castle was constantly changing. Originally constructed as a hunting lodge, for the King’s of France drawn to the forest and its fowl, it was then turned into a Manor House and finally transformed, by King Charles V, into a fortress with dikes, dungeons and towers.

These successive changes have brought about an impressive final result, making the Château de Vincennes one of the most important Medieval structures in Europe. Come and discover the rich history of the fortress. The cottages of the King and Queen, the Medieval Towers, the dungeon...Big or small, all have their eyes wide open as they visit the chapel, imagining the battles that took place within the castle walls and the daily lives of the King’s who lived there.

Avenue de Paris - 94300 Vincenneswww.monuments-nationaux.frMétro: Château de Vincennes (line 1)


Opening hours and dates: Every day - from May to September: 10am to 6pm. From September to May: The keep is open from 10am to 5pm - access to the Sainte-Chapelle from 11am to 12pm and from 3pm to 4pm. Closed on 1 January, 1 May, 1 November, 11 November, 25 December.

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of Impressionism»Take a dive into the atmosphere towards the end of the 19th-century. The Château d’Auvers sur Oise goes to great lengths to re-create the moment that the Impressionists were living in. The guided visit « Voyage au temps des impressionnistes » is also an audio-show that brings you back in time.The rooms of this 17th-century castle evoke the remarkable transformation of Paris by the Baron Haussmann, an electric cabaret town with it’s famous steam engine train that served the Normandy coast. The decor of the castle has been impeccably redone, with special effects, screams, laughter and other sound or video animations...The Château d’Auvers sur Oise

decrypts and explains the work of Daubigny, Cézanne and Van Gogh... with a little help from the reproductions, projections and wide shots.After this multimedia visit, take advantage of the French gardens: a beautiful collection of Irises awaits you.

Rue de Léry, 95430 Auvers-sur-Oisewww.chateau-auvers.frTake RER C towards Pontoise and change at Saint-Ouen l’Aumone, then take line H towards Creil up to Auvers-sur-Oise or the RER A line towards Cergy-le-Haut up to Cergy Préfecture; it is then a 20 minute taxi ride to Auvers-sur-Oise

SNCF: Head for Auvers-sur-Oise from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare railway station (change at Pontoise) or from Gare Paris Nord railway station (change at Valmondois)

Direct trains: from Gare Paris Nord March to November, on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, there is a direct train from Gare Paris Nord railway station to Auvers (30 minutes)

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Top tip• On-site restaurant:

l’Impressionnist’Café.• Suitable for all age groups.• Family tickets inc. multimedia

tour guide: Price for 2 adults + 1 child; Price for 2 adults + 2 children.

Opening hours and dates: Every day except on Mondays. 1 April to 30 September, from 10:30am to 6pm. 1 October to 31 March, from 10:30am to 4:30pm.

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FebruaryThe Chinese New YearParades of traditional dragons and night-time celebrations lit up by lanterns in the 13th arrondissement of Paris.

MayLa Nuit des MuséesSome 130 museums in Paris and the surrounding region are open free of charge all evening.

21 JuneFête de la musiqueConcerts in the streets, parks, bars, cafés of Paris and all the towns of the region.

14 JulyFrench national holidayMilitary parade on the Champs-Elysées in the morning and fireworks display on the Champs-de-Mars.

Mid-July to mid-AugustParis PlageThe embankments of the river Seine are transformed into a holiday resort, with sandy beaches, swimming pools, playgrounds, bowling grounds, bars and outdoor cafes.

Late JulyArrival of the Tour de FranceThe arrival of the last stage of the Tour de France on the Champs-Élysées avenue, one of the great events of world cycling.

Mid-September Journées du patrimoineOver an entire week-end, a large number of public and private buildings open their doors exceptionally and reveal their secrets to members of the public.

October/ NovemberVillage de cirque Arty circus acts on Pelouse de Reuilly in Paris.

November to JanuaryEnd of year festivities Christmas markets, beautifully decked out shop windows in the department stores, outdoor skating rinks and Christmas lights across Paris and the surrounding region.

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Surprise your children by taking them on a ride in a 2CV car for an exciting tour of the locations depicted in legendary French comic books.Enter a world of fun and fantasy as you rediscover with your family the endearing characters that made a mark on you in your youth. This tour will take you across the quarters of Paris, where you will be surprised and delighted to come across the settings of famous comic strips such as Rouletabille, Les extraordinaires aventures d’Adèle

Blanc-Sec, Spirou et Fantasio, Astérix, Largo Winch, les aventures de Blake et Mortimer, les aventures de Tintin, Michel Vaillant, and Tif et Tondu.

4 roues sous 1 parapluieCartoon Paris

www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.comStarting point the tour: on the steps of the Opéra Garnier

Top tip• The tour is commentated and illustrated

using an iPad.• Suitable for all age groups.

Hours and dates: Tours depart at 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 8pm, 7 days a week, all year round, except during the evening on 24/12, all day long on 25/12, during the evening on 31/12, all day long on 01/01, during the evening on 14/07.

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Guided tours by bicycle or rental of bicycles and tandems specially adapted for a parent and a child.

22 rue Alphonse Baudin - 75011 Pariswww.parisvelosympa.comMétro: Richard-Lenoir (line 5), Saint Sébastien-Froissart (line 8)

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Discover Paris every day of the year on a Vedettes de Paris themed cruises. Marvel at the views of the Grand Palais, the Musée d’Orsay, the Musée du Louvre, the Conciergerie, the Hôtel de Ville and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame! There are multiple cruise options, including snacking cruises, «pleasure cruises» and dinner cruises. «The pleasure cruise»

is a 1 hour cruise with a glass champagne or a pancake and a drink for those who fancy something to eat. With a one hour commented cruise on the river Seine, it’s a unique way to discover Paris.

Vedettes de ParisOne hour cruises on the river Seine

Beside the Tour Eiffel, Pont de Suffren - 75007 Paris

www.vedettesdeparis.frMétro: Bir-Hakeim (line 6), Trocadéro (lines 6, 9)

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4 circuits available across town on an open-top bus; 50 stops for free boarding and alighting to discover Paris at your own pace.

The circuits include: Paris Grand Tour (Champs-Élysées, Concorde, Opéra, Louvre, etc.), Montmartre - Grands Boulevards (Sacré-Cœur, Porte Saint-Denis, Place Vendôme, etc.), Montparnasse Saint-Germain (Quartier Latin, Montparnasse, etc.) and Bastille-Bercy (modern and avant-garde Paris, taking in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Opéra Bastille, etc. and historic Paris, including the Marais).

Paris l’Open Tour

Hours and dates: September to March, from 10am to 7pm. Boats depart every 25 minutes.April to August : from 10am to 9:30pm. Frequency: every 20 minutes.

Opening hours and dates: Every day, times depend on the line and the season (consult the website).

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Discover Paris the alternative way! Board one of our heated river cruise boats with panoramic views and terrace. The passes on offer (1, 2, 5 days or a year) enable you to board and alight wherever you want, whenever you want. There are eight stops along the way.

www.batobus.com

www.parislopentour.comAddress of the agency: 13, rue Auber - 75009 Paris

Métro: Opéra (lines 3, 7, 8)


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Stops: Tour Eiffel, Musée d’Orsay, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Notre-Dame, Jardin des Plantes, Hôtel de Ville, Louvre, Champs Elysées

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Hours and dates: April to September, from 10am to 10:30pm (except at 1pm and at 7:30pm when there is no departure). Frequency: every 30 minutes approximately. October to March, from 10:30am to 10pm. Frequency: hourly with some half-hourly departures. Exceptions: 24 December: - last departure at 5pm; 25 December and 1 January: first departure at 10:40am; 31 December: last departure at 10pm. 14 January: last departure at 5pm.

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www.bateauxparisiens.com2 departure points: Tour Eiffel or Notre-Dame, quai de Montebello

Métro: Bir-Hakeim (line 6), Trocadéro (lines 6, 9) for departures from the Tour Eiffel Saint-Michel (line 4) for departures from Notre-Dame


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A one-hour cruise through the heart of Paris to discover its most beautiful sights, with commentary in 13 languages revealing the history of France’s capital city. Listen to the hostess for some insights into the city’s secret and unspoken history!As you wend your way across the heart of one of the world’s greatest and busiest cities, time will seem to stand still. And if you opt for a night-time cruise, you’ll witness another Paris altogether, full of magic!

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Wave goodbye to boredom, endless trudging around and exhaustion! With Cars Rouges, the term “visit” takes on another meaning altogether: that of freedom. Let yourself be carried along in this unique tour of the greatest sites of Paris! Do not hesitate to get off the bus and stroll around the surroundings with your audio-guide! Your ticket, which is valid for two consecutive days, enables you to leave the circuit at any of the 9 stops before boarding another bus to continue.

The stops: Trocadero, Tour Eiffel, Champ de Mars, Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Opéra, Champs-Elysées, Grand Palais, Gare du Nordwww.carsrouges.com


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Behind the scenes of the Eiffel TowerVisit the backstage areas of this amazing Paris attraction, accompanied by a tour guide who will tell you endless anecdotes about the places you are visiting.

Your visit will begin in the former bunker concealed under the Champ de Mars. You will then be shown the surprising and imposing original machine room which still controls the lifts to the tower. On arrival at the 2nd level of the tower, a surprising and unique experience awaits: like a VIP, you will be escorted onto the roof of the prestigious Le Jules Verne restaurant to discover an exclusive, 360° panoramic view of Paris.

The Opéra Garnier:an architectural masterpieceAs you follow the tour guide, you will be amazed at the richness of its architecture, the exuberance of its decoration and the variety of the materials used.

The numerous paintings and sculptures of Palais Garnier give it both the air of a theatre and a museum. Your visit will begin in the Rotonde des Abonnés which is where spectators were once welcomed to the opera house. You will discover the unique signature of the architect, concealed among the arabesques. After respectfully saluting the somewhat disturbing Pythonisse, you will climb the steps of the Grand Escalier leading to the ornate theatre, salons and foyers.

Information about the meeting point and the time of your visit will be indicated on the docket issued pursuant to your booking.www.cultival.frMétro: Trocadéro (lines 8,9) Bir-Hakeim (line 6)

Beside the “guided tours” counter inside Opéra Garnier, at the corner of rue Auber and rue Scribe, behind the statue of Charles Garnier.www.cultival.frMétro: Opéra (lines 3, 7, 8)

Hours and dates: every Wednesday + Saturday at 10am and 5pm (subject to availability), in French and in English. Advance bookings are required, it is not possible to book a tour on site. Make sure that you book well in advance during the high season.

Hours and dates: every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, in French, at 11:30am and 3:30pm, in English at 11:30am and 2:30pm (save during exceptional closures). Every day during the summer holidays (Paris area).

Language of the tour guide material: Flyer on Opéra Garnier available at the ticket turnstile

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24 Château de Vaux le Vicomte ....................... p.25

25 Provins .............................................................................. p.26

26 Disneyland® Paris ................................................. p.27

27 Château de Versailles ........................................ p.28

28 Château, Jardins et Parc de Thoiry ...... p.29

29 Domaine de Chamarande ............................. p.30

30 Domaine national de Saint-Cloud .......... p.31

31 Musée de l’air et l’espace ............................. p.32

32 Stade de France ....................................................... p.33

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34 Château d’Auvers-sur-Oise .......................... p.35

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04 Centre Pompidou ............................................................. p.5

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06 Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle .......... p.7

07 Tour Eiffel ................................................................................ p.8

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09 Arc de Triomphe .............................................................. p.10

10 Musée Grévin ..................................................................... p.11

11 Paris-Story ........................................................................... p.12

12 Manoir de Paris ............................................................... p.13

13 Le musée gourmand du chocolat

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14 Les Catacombes ............................................................. p.15

15 Tour Montparnasse 56 ............................................. p.16

16 Ballon de Paris ................................................................. p.17

17 Jardin d’acclimatation ............................................... p.18

18 Aquarium de Paris Cinéaqua ............................... p.19

19 Cité des sciences et de l’industrie ............... p.20

20 La Géode .............................................................................. p.21

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Free entry to museums and national monuments: For visitors aged under 18 (with their family or school groups)

For visitors aged 18-25 (nationals of the 27 European Union States and regular non-European residents in France).

Le Pass can be used to enter more than 60 museums and attractions in Paris and the Paris region without waiting and as many times as you want. It provides access to the permanent collections of the museums.

Three formulas are available: 2 days (€ 39), 4 days (€ 54) or 6 days (€ 69) www.parismuseumpass.fr

In Paris- Arc de Triomphe- Musée de l’Armée - Tombeau de

Napoléon 1er

- Centre Pompidou - Musée national d’art moderne

- Musée national des Arts asiatiques Guimet

- Musée des Arts décoratifs- Espaces Mode et Textile- Espaces Publicité- Musée Nissim de Camondo- Musée des Arts et Métiers- Musée de l’Assistance Publique -

Hôpitaux de Paris*- Musée du quai Branly- Chapelle expiatoire- La Cinémathèque française

Musée du Cinéma- Cité des sciences et de l’industrie -

universcience- Conciergerie- Musée national Eugène Delacroix- Musée des Égouts de Paris- Musée Hébert*- Musée de l’Institut du Monde arabe- Musée d’art et d’histoire

du Judaïsme- Musée du Louvre

- Musée national de la Marine- Musée de la Monnaie*- Cité de l’Architecture

et du Patrimoine Musée des Monuments français

- Musée Gustave Moreau- Musée Cluny - Musée national

du Moyen Âge- Cité de la Musique

Musée de la Musique- Crypte archéologique du Parvis

Notre-Dame- Tours de Notre-Dame- Musée national de l’Orangerie- Musée de l’Ordre de la Libération*- Musée d’Orsay- Panthéon- Musée national Picasso**- Musée des Plans-reliefs- L’Adresse Musée de la Poste- Musée Rodin- Sainte-Chapelle

Around Paris- Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace- Musée d’Archéologie nationale et

Domaine national de Saint-Germain-en-Laye

- Sèvres, Cité de la céramique Musée national de la céramique

- Abbaye royale de Chaalis- Château de Champs-sur-Marne***- Musées et domaine nationaux

du Palais impérial de Compiègne- Musée Condé - Château de Chantilly- Musée national de la Coopération

franco-américaine - Château de Blérancourt*

- Musée départemental Maurice Denis

- Château de Fontainebleau- Château de Maisons-Laffitte- Musée national des Châteaux de -

Malmaison et Bois-Préau- Château de Pierrefonds- Musée national de Port-Royal

des Champs- Château de Rambouillet,

Laiterie de la Reine et Chaumière aux Coquillages

- Musée national de la Renaissance - Château d’Ecouen

- Maison d’Auguste Rodin à Meudon- Basilique cathédrale de Saint-Denis- Villa Savoye- Musée national des Châteaux

de Versailles et de Trianon- Château de Vincennes

A single ticket covering travel on all modes of public transport in Paris. Valid for 1, 2, 3 or 5 consecutive days.

• Zone 1 to 3: Paris and its inner suburbs (La Défense, Stade de France, etc.).• Zone 1 to 5: Paris and its outer suburbs (Roissy/Orly airport links, Disneyland® Paris,

the châteaux de Versailles and Fontainebleau, Auvers-sur-Oise, etc.).The Pluses: discounts for some tourist attractions. www.ratp.fr

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Paris by day, day by day or in half a day, Paris by night, Paris à la carte, Paris and its surroundings…More than 140 coach or minibus circuits (specially adapted, combined with an excursion on

the river Seine or cabaret show, with official guide, chaperone, etc.) to discover Paris and its surroundings.

+33 (0) 1 44 55 61 00 - www.pariscityvision.com

PharmaciesEnglish Pharmacy on the Champs Elysées

62 avenue des Champs Elysées - 75008 ParisOpen every day (including Sunday) from 8am to midnight

www.parapharmacie-anglaise.com

British and American Pharmacy1 rue Auber - 75009 Paris - Tel. : 01.42.65.88.29

www.british-and-american-pharmacy.com

Rental of pushchairs (and other baby equipment)

www.2kids1bag.com - www.babytems.com - www.kidelio.com

Useful information

Tourist Information CentresIn order to meet your expectations as a visitor and answer all your questions, Tourist Information and Booking Points are accessible as soon as you get off your plane.

They offer: - documentation, information and advice on the events,

museums and sites to be visited- sales of fares, Paris museum Pass, Paris visits, excursions,

cabarets, hotel booking- a box-office service for shows, exhibitions, sports and leisure

(tickets for some 4,000 events are on sale each day)

Paris Charles-de-Gaulle airport• Terminal 1 Arrivals Level, gate 4; 7:15am-10pm• Terminal 2C Arrivals / Departures Level, opposite gate 5;

7:30am-2:30pm• Terminal 2D Arrivals / Departures Level, gate 7; 7:30am-9:30pm• Terminal 2E Gallery linking terminals E/F, Level 0 (Arrivals);

7:15am-10pm• Terminal 2F Arrivals Level, gate 11; 7:15am-10pm

Paris Orly airport• Orly Sud Arrivals Level, gate L; 7:15am-9:45pm• Orly Ouest Arrivals Level, gate A; 7:15am-9:45pm

There are also two other Tourist Information Points:

In Versailles• 2bis, avenue de Paris, Versailles: 9am-7pm (10am-6pm on Mondays)

(October to March : 10am-6pm, 11am-5pm on Sundays and Mondays)

At Disneyland® Paris• Opposite the entrance to the Disney Village®: 9am-8:45pm

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