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pro.visitparisregion.com The Paris Region Tourist Board

The new “Visit Paris Region” brand promotes the image and appeal of the world’s favourite tourist destination. Through its operations with visitor and tourism organisations and supported by the new brand, the Paris Region Tourist Board ensures the promotion and development of Paris Region as a tourist destination. It implements resources, tools, support and networks so that the area’s tourism professionals can develop and sell a qualitative, innovative and adaptable oer.

For the tourism industry Helping develop commercial www.visitparisregion.com relations with all tourism partners... The ocial website of Paris Region as a tourist destination, it promotes the richness and diversity of the region, its cultural vitality and the many events Sylvie Legars hosted by the city and its region. For trips and excursions, leisure activities, +33 (0)1 73 00 77 74 restaurants and other ideas, the website provides reliable information [email protected] adapted to visitor expectations.

For the Press Helping prepare articles about Paris and its region, facilitate contacts with cultural and tourism partners, organising press receptions... Catherine Barnouin +33 (0)1 73 04 83 13 [email protected]

Photo library For illustrating travel publications and brochures to promote the destination: hundreds of photos of Paris Region are available. http://photo.visitparisregion.com Marie-Dominique Chiarelli +33 (0)1 73 00 77 89 Paris Tourisme [email protected] On Facebook, Twitter, Google + and Pinterest, the ocial pages of the Paris Region Tourist Board. Tourist Information Centres Studying commercial o€ers from the network of Tourist Information Centres. Amélie Tiphaigne +33 (0)1 73 00 77 36 [email protected]

All year round, the Paris Region Tourist Board is your privileged contact. Paris from above Guides and interpreters Transport Arrival Exhibitions Exhibitions - events 2015 Lovely and new What’s new? Shopping Culinary adventures By bike Walking tours Like a Parisian Essential information about the destination Easy Paris Clubs and trendy bars Jazz atmosphere Cabarets Paris by night On an adventure Family activities Tracing ’s path An encounter with history Impressionism trips 125th of anniversary the death of Van Gogh Destination Impressionism Business and professional events The main cultural, sports and festive events Moderately priced accommodation Boutique hotels and chains Restaurants catering for groups Trips... Cruises in Paris City Tours Centenary of the First World War Top of the bill Curious tours Destination: nature ...... 5 ...... 6 ...... 9 ...... 4 ...... 40 48 60 68 20 28 42 45 48 60 26 62 36 65 68 24 42 70 70 20 25 32 32 67 57 10 41 19 15 13 71 71 17 4 11 CONTENTS Easy Paris

Everything visitors need to know and see! The Paris Region Tourist Board has selected a few essential or innovative products to discover the town and area, from traditional city tours to tailor-made excursions.

Essential information about the destination

The professional website Specialised guides are also available: Napoleon, First The Paris Region professional website is a mine of World War, Impressionism, musical venues, family information for organising successful and customised outings... trips and holidays. The professional website also oers information about tourism figures, clientele reports, surveys and practical The essential tourism opportunities are organised by tools: photo library, video library. themes: museums, , cultural and leisure destinations, parks and gardens, attractions, cabarets, musical venues, family outings, exhibitions, shopping, trips, cruises, restaurants, hotel booking centres, etc.

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4 Arrival Tourist Information Centres Tourist Information Centres are available to visitors as soon as they land at the airport. The sta is at their disposal for information, booking a hotel or presenting one of the many tourist products available in Paris Region. Closed: 1st January, 1st May and 25th December

Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport Versailles CDG Terminal T1: Arrivals level / Door 4 2 bis avenue de Paris - 78000 Versailles Every day 7.15am to 10pm April to October CDG Terminal 2C: Departures/Arrivals level - Opposite Door 5 Monday 10am to 6pm Every day 7.30am to 2.30pm Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 7pm CDG Terminal 2D: Departures/Arrivals level - Door 7 November to March Every day 7.30am to 9.30pm Monday 11am to 5pm CDG Terminal 2E: Arrivals Level - Transit Area - Door 7 Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 6pm Every day 7.15am to 10pm Sunday 9.30am to 5pm CDG Terminal 2F: Arrivals level - Door 11 Every day 7.15am to 10pm Disneyland® Paris Tourism information o“ce Paris-Orly airport Place François Truaut - 77705 Marne-la-Vallée Orly South terminal: Arrivals level - Door L 9am to 8.45pm Every day 7.15am to 9.45pm Orly West terminal: Arrivals level - Door A Every day 7.15am to 9.45pm

SERVICES AND PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM TOURIST INFORMATION POINTS Airport transfers River cruises Hotels • Public transport with the RATP • Bateaux Parisiens • 3,000 hotels from 0 to 5 stars in Paris (Paris Visite, RER B and C, • Les Vedettes de Paris and Île-de- RoissyBus, OrlyBus and OrlyVal) • La Marina de Paris • Air France coaches • VEA shuttles for Disneyland® Paris Theme parks Paris Museum Pass and Val d’Europe • Disneyland® Paris This Pass provides free and priority • SuperShuttle Museums entry to over 60 museums and monuments in the Paris area. It gives • Paris Museum Pass Travel in Paris and access to permanent exhibitions only. • Château de Versailles pass Île-de-France There are three types of pass • Tickets with the RATP (Paris Visite Parisian cabarets (2014 prices): two days (€39), travelcard, carnet of T+ tickets) • The four days (€54) or six days (€69). • Batobus (river bus) • The http://en.parismuseumpass.com Trips Laura Pacchioni • The Lido +33 (0)1 44 61 96 62 • Discover Paris with Opentour, • The Paradis Latin [email protected] Big Bus Tour and Paris à La Carte • Mugler Follies (Opentour + Batobus) • Trips in Paris and Île-de-France Tickets with PARISCityVISION and 4 roues • Over 4,000 oers for shows, cultural sous 1 parapluie and sporting events available everyday in Paris and Île-de-France (possibility of collecting tickets booked online) Easy Paris Destination 2015 / 2016 • Easy Region Paris

5 Transport

Public transport The RATP and the SNCF have a network of 15 metro lines, 1 funicular, 5 RER suburban train lines, 6 tramway lines, 349 bus lines and many train lines.

Paris Visite Ticket T+ One ticket for travel on all Parisian and Île-de-France public transport One journey = one ticket. Valid for one for 1, 2, 3 or 5 consecutive days. journey in Paris on the metro, RER, Zones 1 to 3: Paris and the inner suburbs (La Défense, for the Air tram, bus or funicular. Sold singly or in and Space Museum, the …). a carnet of 10 tickets. Zones 1 to 5: Paris and all its suburbs (airport connections: Roissy CDG, RER B, www.ratp.fr/en Roissybus, Orlybus, Orlyval, Disneyland® Paris, Château de Versailles…). Patricia Lyonnard Bonus: one map and reductions for various tourist attractions. +33 (0)1 58 76 09 21 [email protected]

These tickets are available from Tourist Information Centres

Visit Paris by metro: the free app from the RATP This app is full of practical information to make visiting Paris even easier for French and overseas tourists. Advice to passengers: - useful phone numbers (embassies, lost property...), safety tips, timetables, translation of key phrases; - information about 23 must-see tourist attractions with pictures, descriptions, websites and telephone numbers. Travel and routes: - map of Paris and metro map; - route planner, to and from tourist attractions; - help with choosing the right ticket; - help with transfers to and from stations and airports; (pedestrian and/or bus route, distance, timings...). Visiter Paris en métro

• Available in seven languages • Available from the Apple store and Google Play • Can be used with or without a network connection (without data roaming) • All public transport networks are in the app (metro, RER, tramway and bus) Easy Paris Destination 2015 / 2016 • Easy Region Paris

6 To and from Paris Airports Air France coaches Air France coaches provide a direct link Paris Transit Tour between central Paris and Charles de A trip to Paris from Charles-de-Gaulle airport Gaulle and Orly airports. A product specifically designed for passengers in transit at Paris There are five stops within the city: Charles-de-Gaulle airport. Between two flights, this coach tour provides Étoile/Champs-Élysées, Porte Maillot, a relaxing environment to discover Paris and its history, admire its famous Invalides, Gare de and Gare squares, bridges, attractions and monuments. . The service Audio guide in eight languages. operates 7 days a week from 5am Duration: 5h (including return journey) with a 45 min stop at the foot of the to 11.40pm with departures every Eiel Tower for lunch (not included). 20 to 30 minutes depending on www.pariscityvision.com/en the line. International: Giovanni Maciocco Air France coaches are a practical, +33 (0)1 44 55 60 12 comfortable and safe solution, open [email protected] to all passengers and all airlines. Information (times, maps of the lines, prices, etc.) is available on the website and tickets can be bought online. NEW www.lescarsairfrance.com/en.html Géraldine Guenot Parking de Paris +33 (0)1 64 02 50 10 Parkingsdeparis.com is the first [email protected] centralised parking service dedicated to French and overseas tourists. The site enables the visitor to choose the car park according to vehicle type: VEA motorbike, car, utility vehicle, truck, caravan. Airport shuttles to/from Website in 4 languages: Disneyland® Paris French, English, German, VEA Transdev Spanish. Air France coaches This regular coach service connects www.parkingsdeparis.com/EN Disneyland® Paris with Orly, Jean-Marc Ancian Charles de Gaulle and Beauvais +33 (0)1 84 16 87 47 PASS Autocar - international airports. These grand [email protected] Paris parking comfort coaches sport the colours These parking passes from the City of Disneyland® Paris. of Paris must be bought in advance • Stops: all the Disneyland® hotels from the website. They allow parking (Selected hotels), Val d’Europe in Paris in secure coach parks and shopping centre and Chessy station. in any parking spaces on the street • Information counter between reserved for coaches. Terminals 2F and 2G at Charles www.passautocar.paris.fr/en de Gaulle airport (departures every Carte blanche service 45 mn). (for professionals): • Service runs 7 days a week from +33 (0)1 42 41 21 18 6.30am to 8.30pm. Public service parking section: Coming soon - onboard WiFi Sabine Cantin www.vea-shuttle.co.uk +33 (0)1 44 67 28 01 Maguy Guay Foucha [email protected] +33 (0)1 53 48 39 53 [email protected] Easy Paris Destination 2015 / 2016 • Easy Region Paris

7 PARISCityVISION Groupe Visual - Transdev With 80 years of experience in Visual Group is the Parisian leader of tailored transportation and tourism tourism, the specialist in tours transport. in Paris and throughout France It has a fleet with 3 brands: PARISCityVISION provides - Visual, with 80 tourism coaches; customised tours and oers a wide - VEA, the o¯cial Disneyland® Paris shuttles with airport connections; range of services for groups of as - SuperShuttle, the private or shared airport shuttle buses. few as 9 people: tours, trips with The group has a complete range of services: accommodation, parties and events, - airport transfers; transfers and more. - shuttles to and from Disneyland® Paris and Parc Astérix; PARISCityVISION can organise - business tourism; and provide services for tourism - customised trips; professionals: - and a new themed line: Versailles Express. - a multilingual team of 10 sales representatives, NEW EcoCab: a partner transport o¥er using eco-friendly vehicles. - privileged partnerships with Maguy Guay-Foucha essential providers in Paris, +33 (0)1 53 48 39 40 - competitive and negotiated rates, [email protected] - graduate, multilingual and enthusiastic guides. These rich and varied programmes, from the must-sees to the more quirky and unusual, ensure unique experiences with a background of high quality services. www.pariscityvision.com/en Groupe Visual International: Giovanni Maciocco +33 (0)1 44 55 60 12 [email protected] Parishuttle Cab Service Prestige Paris Trip / Touring France Parishuttle is the leading high-end Cab service Prestige provides three For nearly 20 years, Paris Trip / passenger transport provider between types of service: private transfers, Touring France has been organising Paris and its airports. It has a fleet trips and regional tours. The company private transfers and a wide range of of 40 vehicles, driven by a team of can also take care of logistics for scheduled guided tours of Paris and professional chaueurs. transfers and trips for seminars the French provinces. Aboard its fleet and events. of air-conditioned vehicles, www.parishuttle.com it is a pleasure to discover Paris... Mark Harris www.cabservice-prestige.com Unless visitors would prefer a tour +33 (0)1 82 28 38 70 Valérie Vrain in the convertible minicars, under the [email protected] +33 (0)1 75 62 01 63 brand Panoramic Tour. [email protected] www.paris-trip.com Arnaud Barré +33(0)1 56 79 05 23 Paris Green Car [email protected] Paris Green Car is a subsidiary www.touring-france.com of Airportvan/Parishuttle and Christelle Barré-Moreaux the leading, totally green people +33(0)1 56 79 05 15 transportation service. With over [email protected] 25 vehicles, Paris Green Car oers a high-performance and adapted solution for journeys between Paris and its airports. www.parisgreencar.com/us Moses Dassanayake +33 (0)1 82 28 38 70 [email protected] Easy Paris Destination 2015 / 2016 • Easy Region Paris Cab Service Prestige

8 Guides and interpreters

Whatever the language or the tour, finding a top quality guide is made easier with these market references.

Pont des Arts A cultural service agency, designs and oers tour programmes. For its customers (agencies, companies, associations and public bodies), it has a team of high-performing tour guides, adaptable to the specific characteristics of the occasion. Prestigious cultural institutions and museums are loyal Pont des Arts customers. www.pont-des-arts.com Hendrikje Ter Vehn +33 (0)1 40 36 20 20 [email protected]

French National Pont des Arts Federation of Tourist Guides The FNGIC federates 450 tourism professionals who only work in Paris Guide Tourisme Services Akopso and the surrounding area. This agency of professional guides Akopso has the largest database All members have a professional ID card promotes cultural guided tours and in France of tour guides, chaueur and are approved for guided tours in oers, as well as traditional tours, guides, travel guides and assistants museums and historic monuments more theatrical excursions and (over 1,800 people and 40 languages). throughout France. informative workshops. Online and o±ine, its national The contact details for these guides and Guide Tourisme Services is also in network of partners means a quick interpreters can be found on the FNGIC charge of the tour programme and easy search for the guided tour website. Search by language and area. for groups of adults and school kids. required. Provins medieval town is a UNESCO www.akopso.com A selection of professionals world heritage site. Aurélie Bonnard qualified in 35 languages www.guidestourismeservices.fr Marie-Christine Charnier www.touristguides.fr/_en Cédric Blot +33 (0)4 69 96 90 50 www.fngic.fr/_en [email protected] 43 rue Beaubourg - 75003 Paris +33 (0)6 86 45 71 66 Armelle Villepelet [email protected] +33 (0)1 44 59 29 15 [email protected]

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9 City Tours

Open Tour Paris This routemaster-style bus has four routes. Passes are valid for 1, 2 or 3 consecutive days. Routes (50 stops): - Paris Grand Tour (Champs-Élysées, , Opéra, …), - - Grands Boulevards (Sacré-Cœur, Porte Saint-Denis, Place Vendôme...), - Montparnasse - Saint-Germain (quartier Latin, Montparnasse...), - Bastille - Bercy (modern and avant-garde Paris with the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and Opéra Bastille and historic Paris with ). + the river boat Batobus network with some Passes Audio guide: French, English, Spanish, Big Bus Paris Italian, German, Portuguese, Czech, The upper deck of these buses provides fabulous panoramic views of the Russian, Japanese, Mandarin. capital. Throughout the journey, passengers can get on and o the bus as often Group reductions, possibility as they like to visit the sites and monuments en route. of hiring the bus for events. On board, an audioguide in 11 languages tell the fascinating story of the city of www.paris.opentour.com/en Paris. Elodie Delwaulle Passes are valid for one or two consecutive days. Combined Passes include a +33 (0)1 42 65 94 31 guided tour on the River and/or a guided tour of Paris at night. [email protected] Free for children under 4. Stops: Trocadéro, Eiel Tower, , Opéra Garnier, Louvre Museum - Pont des Arts, Louvre Museum - Pyramide-Big Bus o¯ce, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Champs-Élysées, . Frequency: every 5 minutes during peak season and every 10 minutes otherwise. Special o¥ers for groups, private tours possible. http://eng.bigbustours.com Eva Saliba +33 (0)1 53 95 39 53 [email protected]

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Open Tour Paris 10 Paris river cruises

Bateaux-Mouches® Bateaux Parisiens The very emblem of Paris, the With its fleet of 12 panoramic boats, Bateaux Parisiens oer cruises on the River Bateaux-Mouches® introduce Seine and also lunch and dinner cruises for an unforgettable river experience. passengers to a 360° view of the city For groups, privatisation is possible (seminars, lunches, dinners, with their open upper decks. gala evenings...). The Traversée Capitale is a cruise of Cruise boats renovated about 1h10 and is ideal for discovering Paris and its history. Inspired by the construction of the Pierre Bellon trimaran in 2013, Bateaux Parisiens has renovated its 3 cruise boats to the same model: a central alleyway The restaurant-boats oer lunch and for strolling around the boat and the completely open upper deck for panoramic dinner cruises. The menus are devised views. every morning and all meals are cooked to order. Every table has a view of the These new generation trimarans oer a more intimate experience, in particular River Seine. thanks to their separate lounges. From September 2014 and after extensive renovation, the Catherine Deneuve www.bateaux-mouches.fr/en will rejoin the fleet. Port de la Conférence Pont de l’Alma, www.bateauxparisiens.com/english.html 75008 Paris Port de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris Chloé Wilhelem Caroline Georgin +33 (0)1 40 76 99 61 +33 (0)1 46 99 25 71 [email protected] [email protected] Paris Canal The boarding point is at the Musée d’Orsay for a cruise on the River Seine with views of the Musée du Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral and Île Saint-Louis. The lock adventure begins: the first opens the way from the Port de l’Arsenal and Bastille. The boat passes through an underground gallery on its dark and mysterious journey. Out in the sunlight once again, the city reveals its authentic and picturesque views: the Hotel du Nord, the dierent La Marina de Paris Green River Cruises locks loaded with history and the These cruises are a heavenly escape For an amazing cruise with family gardens where lovers stroll. on the river, oering uninterrupted or friends, to celebrate a private or The cruise finishes at Parc de la views of Paris with its monuments corporate event, these boats can cater Villette. Visitors can add a little illuminated in the night sky. for up to 11 people. culture to their trip with a visit An experience for the senses, where Day or night, the Islands Cruise oers to the Cité des Sciences, the Géode contemplation is accompanied by music an unforgettable trip all the way to or the Cité de la musique. and delicious food: enjoy a traditional Île Saint-Germain, a little piece of Note: the cruise can be done in or tasting set menu whilst enveloped in paradise on the outskirts of Paris. the other direction, from La Villette the magic that is the River Seine. www.greenriver-paris.fr/en to the Musée d’Orsay. Note: discovery dinner (6.15pm) 6 quai Jean Compagnon http://en.pariscanal.com and gourmet dinner (9.15pm) available 94200 Ivry-sur-Seine 19/21 quai de la Loire - 75019 Paris every evening; lunch available every Evrard de La Hamayde Ti¥any Bigot day from April to September +33 (0)1 46 71 38 93 +33 (0)1 42 40 29 00 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday from [email protected] [email protected] October to end March). www.marina-de-paris.com/en

Port de Solferino - 75007 Paris Paris Destination 2015 / 2016 • Easy Region Paris Catinca Terianu +33 (0)1 43 43 40 30 [email protected] 11 Vedettes de Paris Le Batostar a trendy cocktail bar, with an eclectic As well as a very wide range of The first completely electric boat in and exacting selection of music. traditional river cruises, Vedettes Paris, Le Batostar oers a panoramic Themed evenings and privatisation de Paris can also oer snacking and unusual vision of the river during are possible. cruises, pleasure cruises and a 40 min cruise. www.vedettesdeparis.fr champagne tasting cruises. A film is shown throughout the trip, Port de Su¥ren - 75007 Paris Frequency: every 5 minutes during so passengers can relive the cruise www.batostar.com/en peak season and every 10 minutes through Paris of the Middle Ages: Port de l’Hôtel de Ville otherwise. a genuine trip through time! At the 75004 Paris Tailor-made cruises can be quayside, the Mellow Bar awaits with Jean-Louis Lanzarini organised for groups. its cosy lounge atmosphere. From +33 (0)1 44 18 19 57 10pm it becomes the Mellow Club, [email protected]

Canauxrama On the Canal Saint-Martin, Canal de l’Ourcq, the River Marne or the River Seine, Canauxrama oers the opportunity to discover Paris from the water. Canauxrama oers day cruises to areas famous for their traditional open air cafés on the River Marne, cruises to Impressionist landscapes and the Île de Chatou on the River Seine and also cruises on the Ourcq Canal. Canauxrama has a range of services for groups: - discovery days with packages including a morning cruise, lunch in a restaurant and an unusual tour of Paris, - lunches, dinners, seminars as privatised cruises on the canals in Paris or the River Seine. www.canauxrama.com/en NEW 13 quai de la Loire - 75019 Paris Marilyne Werner Marin d’eau douce +33 (0)1 42 39 15 00 Marin d’eau douce oers a resolutely [email protected] fun cruise concept. Aboard electric boats (no licence required), the canals of Paris can be discovered in a brand new way. From the Villette Basin, the journey continues on the canals: Canal Saint-Martin, Canal de l’Ourcq and Canal Saint-Denis. www.marindeaudouce.fr Bassin de la Villette (opposite 37 quai de la Seine) 75019 Paris Nicolas Couderc

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Paris Trip / Touring France An additional option to these For over 20 years, Paris Trip has been programmes: gourmet tours or artisan oering a wide range of guided bus workshop tours. and minibus tours and even private Guided tour: English, Spanish, tours in a chaueur-driven vehicle. Portuguese, Russian, Italian, German The many available oers mean a and French. great number of combinations are A fleet of luxury air conditioned possible including city tours for vehicles for private transfers 2 to 4 hours in a convertible minibus, and tours. For corporate/private night or day, combined with: events, the minibus can be - a visit to the Musée du Louvre or the customised with logos. Musée d’Orsay, www.paris-trip.com - a river cruise, a cabaret or an evening Arnaud Barré at the opera... +33(0)1 56 79 05 23 Outside the city centre, Paris Trip also [email protected] organises excursions to the Château www.touring-france.com de Versailles and Giverny (Claude Christelle Barré-Moreaux Monet’s private residence), the +33(0)1 56 79 05 15 Château de Fontainebleau... and can [email protected] even arrange trips to other regions. Also on the menu: 4 hours themed and often unusual walks like “Women in Paris”, following in the footsteps of Saint Genevieve, Queen Blanche of Castile, Marie-Antoinette, Madame de Sévigné, Charlotte Corday, Colette, Empress Eugénie, Coco Chanel…

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Tours in a 2CV with 4 roues sous 1 parapluie 4 roues sous 1 parapluie takes its passengers, be they fans of legendary cars or visitors curious for unusual anecdotes, on an original and unexpected journey. In a 2CV driven by an elegant, cultivated and fun chaueur, the company oers around thirty tours for discovering the capital city: Romantic Paris, Quirky Paris, Monumental Paris, Rustic Paris... NEW Garden jaunts From the gardens at the Rodin Museum to , from the Eiel Tower to the Champs-Élysées, discover some of Paris’ most beautiful gardens during a jaunt in a 2CV: a green escapade full of colour and fragrance, highlighting the harmony between the city and its gardens! www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com/EN/index.html Aurélie Alix +33 (0)1 58 59 27 82 [email protected] Easy Paris Destination 2015 / 2016 • Easy Region Paris

13 PARISCityVISION WALKING TOURS WITH A catalogue of 140 trips! PARISCityVISION To discover and enjoy the most exceptional sights that Paris and its region have to oer, PARISCityVISION oers half-day and full day trips, The Hidden Treasures of Paris tour takes night and day. you from Palais-Royal to Opéra Garnier, On the programme: in a coach or a minibus, visit the great classics like the through narrow streets and hidden Musée du Louvre or the Château de Versailles, gourmet cruises with Marina passages. This trip with its historic and de Paris, fun evenings at prestigious cabaret shows, walks and unusual architectural anecdotes is narrated by a tours... multilingual guide. www.pariscityvision.com/en NEW 149 rue St Honoré - 75001 Paris International: Giovanni Maciocco The Cœur de Paris walk with its +33 (0)1 44 55 60 12 audioguide introduces the Paris of [email protected] yesteryear, to discover at one’s own pace, through the narrow streets of Île de la Cité and the surrounding area.

SHUTTLES AND TOURS OF THE PARIS REGION WITH PARISCityVISION (From Paris) More Information on Zoological parc of Thoiry pages 50, 61 and 66. 1st April to 31st October 2015 Tour of the African nature reserve in a coach + free tour of the family chateau of the Comtes de la Panouse + free tour of the zoological, historical and botanical gardens. Every Saturday except special dates. Trip includes return journey and entry to Thoiry. Zoological parc of Thoiry

Vaux le Vicomte and Fontainebleau 1st April to 31st October 2015 Visit the Château de Vaux le Vicomte and its French gardens + visit Château de Fontainebleau and Royal evening at Versailles its gardens. Daily in summer except Tuesday, Royal evening at 1st May, Holidays and special dates. Versailles Trip includes return journey and entry 21st June to 12th September 2015 with an audio guide. Serenade in the Mirror Gallery of the Château de Versailles + Fountains Night Show, light and water event in the gardens. The tour ends in Paris: stops in Montparnasse, Châtelet and Opéra. Every Saturday (except 6th and 13th July) + Fridays 14th June Easy Paris Destination 2015 / 2016 • Easy Region Paris and 12th July 2015. Trip includes return journey and entry Vaux le Vicomte and Fontainebleau 14 to the chateau. Restaurants catering for groups

Bertrand Group Brasseries: When gastronomy meets culture - Ô Restaurant - Volfoni - La Gare Elior museum restaurants - Brasserie Printemps - The Café Grand Louvre, Café Mollien, Café Richelieu Angelina - L’Île (Musée du Louvre) - Atelier Renault - The Grand Café d’Orléans and Petite Venise (Château de Versailles) - Mary Goodnight - Le Ciel de Paris (Montparnasse Tower) - The Restaurant at the Galeries Nationales, Grand Palais The Bertrand Group is recognised as - La Maison de l’Amérique Latine one of the greatest French names in - The Café at the Musée Rodin the industry, for festive and traditional - Les Ombres and Café Branly (Musée du quai Branly) food. Today, it has around one hundred - The restaurant in the Hôtel d’Orsay and Café Campana (Musée d’Orsay) restaurants including some of the - L’Élite (Cercle National des Armées) grand Parisian institutions. - La Compagnie des Bateaux à Roue To better satisfy an increasingly The Elior Group is the leader in catering for museums and prestigious demanding and informed urban monuments. Its restaurants and cafés play a contributory role in the prestige clientèle, each of its restaurants is of these exceptional venues. Consideration is given in equal measure to the uniquely and innovatively designed architecture and the cuisine, and Elior can boast working relationships with in terms of décor, music and food. great designers and top chefs. The recently renovated La Gare restaurant in the former train station Every one of its restaurants o¥ers a genuine dining experience. For example: - As well as its menu of fresh produce, Le Café du Musée Rodin oers of -La-Muette, the charming uninterrupted views of the museum’s vast gardens; L’Île restaurant in the heart of Île - Les Ombres, the restaurant at the Musée du quai Branly, has as astonishing Saint-Germain and the magic of glass ceiling overlooking the Eiel Tower; Ô Restaurant on the banks of the - Le Ciel de Paris has exceptional panoramic views of Paris from the 56th floor of River Seine. the Montparnasse Tower, whilst oering a modern take on classic cuisine; www.groupe-bertrand.com - La Compagnie des Bateaux à Roue oers cruise dinners on the River Seine Alexandra Maury illuminated by Paris’ lights. +33 (0)1 53 45 84 95 www.elior-evenements.com/en [email protected] Laurence Corbet-Legris +33 (0)1 83 96 36 25 [email protected]

The Flo Brasseries The menu oers a wide selection of Brasseries: tasty dishes all made with top-end - La Coupole products. Every eort has been made - Bofinger to create a rare experience, full of - Le Bœuf sur le Toit originality and delicious flavours. - Le Terminus Nord The chefs regularly update the menus - Brasserie Flo inspired by seasonal produce and - Le Vaudeville include clever compromises between - Le Balzar grand classics, original creations and - Brasserie Julien regional specialities. - La Brasserie du Théâtre (Versailles) www.groupeflo.com/reservation-groupes Opening the door of a Flo Brasserie Fabienne Cavasino means discovering the real meaning +33 (0)1 41 92 31 74 of a grand French brasserie: a unique fcavasino@groupeflo.fr dining room, high-end service, and an Bofinger

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15 Sodexo Prestige Restaurants: - The Lido de Paris - Bateaux Parisiens - Eiel Tower Restaurants (58 Tour Eiel, Le Jules Verne) The very symbol of Paris, the Eiel Café Beaubourg Tower has two restaurant concepts. 58 Tour Ei‡el: Paris’ restaurant with the highest profile, for lunch or dinner in the sky. The legendary Jules Verne: Beaumarly Group Frères Blanc Group a gastronomic restaurant managed by Alain Ducasse and his team. - Café Beaubourg Restaurants: - Le Café Français - Charlot At the foot of the Eiel Tower, - - Le Sud Bateaux Parisiens spirit visitors away - Brasserie Thoumieux - Le Procope on a magical tour of the River Seine - Café Bibliothèque - and the illuminated riverside. During - Café Marly - Flora Danica a gourmet cruise (lunch or dinner), - Café Ruc - Copenhague seasonal cuisine is celebrated. The same cuisine can also be found - Café Burlot Brasseries: quayside at the Bistro Parisien. - Café Marcel - Au Pied de Cochon - Chez Julien - Chez Jenny Just around the corner on the must-see - Germain Champs-Élysées, the famous Lido The Frères Blanc group takes their - Georges cabaret, temple of Parisian night-life, guests on a tour of fabulous eateries - Restaurant Jean-François Piège hosts absolutely unforgettable in Paris for a festival of authentic - Restaurant Amour dinners combined with dance reviews. cuisine that stands up for exquisite - Matignon taste. The group’s restaurants For Spring 2015: new surprises and - Minimes... and brasseries each have their own a brand new show! Founded by Gilbert and Thierry Costes, style and their often exceptional www.sodexo-prestige.fr the Beaumarly Group has high-end décor - some are even listed as Bénédicte Joubert restaurants and brasseries, many of historic monuments. +33 (0)1 80 73 97 25 which have become Parisian institutions Their leitmotiv: create a unique [email protected] like Café Beaubourg with its interior atmosphere, dedicated to those who designed by Philippe Starck. want to enjoy life, enjoy going out The group’s other restaurants enjoy and enjoy food! These restaurants are Les Noces de Jeannette the same detail in their decoration with places for pleasure and fun, ready with Just opposite the Opéra Comique interior design that is a pure reflection a smile for a relaxed meal. in the Grands Boulevards district, of the Parisian spirit. Les Noces de Jeannette restaurant www.freresblanc.com/en is an exceptional place. www.beaumarly.com/en Céline Villette François-Xavier Hug +33 (0)1 72 03 28 26 For over one hundred years, this old +33 (0) 1 44 54 37 04 [email protected] restaurant has been working to the [email protected] same recipe: great regional products, excellent regional French wines and traditional cuisine. On the ground floor, the Bistrot de Jeannette attracts Parisians looking for regional specialities and excellent wines. On the first floor, the five Salons de Jeannette provide an original 20th century setting for all private and corporate receptions. http://en.lesnocesdejeannette.com Aneta Duleba +33 (0)1 42 96 36 89 [email protected] Easy Paris Destination 2015 / 2016 • Easy Region Paris

Les Noces de Jeannette 16 Boutique hotels and chains

Abotel Paris Groupe Lucien Barrière 1,000 2- to 5-star hotels 3 4- and 5-star hotels Hotel classification www.abotelparis.com www.lucienbarriere.com/welcome.html A new hotel classification system Philippe Toper Sales Department has been in operation since July 2012. +33 (0)1 47 27 15 15 +33 (0)1 42 86 12 24 Its objective is to improve the French [email protected] [email protected] hotel market and better meet the expectations of international visitors. Accor Groupe Marriott The dierent levels are evaluated by 200 1- to 5-star hotels (Hotel F1, ibis International 240 points and concern facilities and budget, ibis, ibis Styles, Novotel, Suite 14 4- and 5-star hotels services for customers. Novotel, Mercure, Sofitel, Pullman www.marriott.com Good practices in terms of respect for and MGallery) + Aparthotel Adagio Nicolas Auger disabled guests and the environment www.accorhotels.com +33 (0)1 40 99 88 30 are also taken into account. [email protected] The resulting classification is only Astotel valid for a duration of five years. 15 3- and 4-star hotels Hôtels Balladins For more information, visit: www.classement.atout-france.fr/ www.astotel.com/uk 33 2- and 3-star hotels nouveau-classement Sales Department www.balladins.com +33 (0)1 44 51 11 19 Etienne Faguer [email protected] +33 (0)1 46 10 38 64 [email protected] Best Western 83 3- and 4-star hotels in Paris and Groupe Frontenac Île-de-France 4 4-star hotels www.bestwestern.fr/en www.groupefrontenac.com Mareva Maiti Sabine Flaissier +33 (0)1 49 02 00 34 +33 (0)1 56 69 69 11 [email protected] [email protected]

Collection chateaux and hotels Hilton International Astotel 76 3- to 5-star hotels and 4 4-star Hilton hotels (La Défense, hotel-restaurants and 30 restaurants CDG Airport, Hilton Orly Airport), www.chateauxhotels.co.uk Le Trianon Palace Versailles Karine Mazni (A Waldorf Astoria Hotel) +33 (0)1 78 94 78 61 www.hilton.com [email protected] Pauline Garande Hôtel Crillon +33 (0)6 67 76 56 23 Re-opening planned for end of 2015 [email protected] Choice Hotels Europe The legendary Crillon Hotel has been 38 2- and 3-star hotels (Quality or completely renovated. Comfort) and 3 4-star hotels (Clarion) A classy and comfortable destination www.choicehotels.com for customers with its larger rooms, Dominique Debarge new restaurants and a lower-ground +33 (0)1 69 80 19 26 floor with a spa and swimming pool. [email protected] Three interior designers have retained the timeless look of the hotel. Citadines Apart’Hôtel The re-opening is keenly awaited by 15 3- to 5-star hotels under 3 brands all those who love luxurious grand (Citadines Apart’hotel, Citadines hotels. Prestige, Citadines Suites) www.concorde-hotels.com/en

www.citadines.com/en/index.html 10 Paris Destination 2015 / 2016 • Easy Region Paris Ulla Santoni 75008 Paris +33 (0)1 40 15 14 03 +33 (0)1 44 71 15 00 Groupe Frontenac [email protected] [email protected] 17 Hôtels Maurice Hurand Les Hôtels Particuliers – Residhome 5 4-star hotels Groupe Savry 23 2-star hotels (Séjours and www.hotelsmauricehurand.com 4 3- and 4-star hotels (Abbaye des Vaux Aaires Apparthotels), 3- and 4-star Romain Binet de Cernay, Hôtel des Haras, La Ferme des (Residhome), 4+ and 5-star (Relais Spa) +33 (0)1 53 09 30 33 Vallées, Château du Maréchal de Saxe) www.sejours-a¥aires.com/uk/ [email protected] www.leshotelsparticuliers.com www.residhome.com/uk/ Claire Chabrier www.relais-spa.com/uk/ Intercontinental Hotels +33 (0)1 34 85 12 96 Leonia Berri [email protected] +33 (0)1 53 23 38 67 Group [email protected] 19 3- to 5-star hotels (Intercontinental, Crowne Plaza, Logis Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express) 35 1- to 3-“fireplaces” Starwood Hotels & Resorts www.ihg.com www.logishotels.com/en.html +33 (0)1 56 61 34 81 5 4- and 5-star hotels INWOOD Hotels [email protected] www.starwoodhotelsparis.fr/en Bastien Pucheu 6 4-star hotels Louvre Hotels Group +33 (0)1 40 68 35 61 http://en.inwood-hotels.com [email protected] Claire Lemonnier 1- to 5-star hotels (Première Classe, Campanile, Kyriad and Kyriad Prestige, +33 (0)6 82 21 79 16 Timhotel [email protected] Tulip Inn, Golden Tulip and Royal Tulip) www.louvrehotels.com/en 24 2- to 4-star hotels JJ France [email protected] www.timhotel.com/en/home.htm Michèle Roux-Baladou 5 2-star (Stars), 3-star (Median) +33 (0)1 46 10 33 49 and 4-star (Amarante) hotels Melia Hotels International [email protected] www.jjwhotels.com 5 3-star (Tryp) and 4-star (Mélia) Philippe-Henri Léonard hotels (opening of a 6th 4-star hotel in January 2015) +33 (0)1 40 06 18 10 Hôtel Ritz [email protected] www.melia.com Eva Domenech Re-opening planned for the second half of 2015 Les Hôtels de Paris +33 (0)1 55 04 77 36 [email protected] First opened in 1898, the Ritz is a 23 3- and 4-star hotels legendary landmark in Paris’ hotel www.leshotelsdeparis.com/en Patrick Hayat Hotels history. This 5-star hotel clearly www.muranoresort.com displays its ambition of achieving the Jean-Pierre Desjeunes 5 3-star hotels distinction of “Palace Hotel”. +33 (0)1 55 73 75 40 www.patrickhayathotels.com/en To achieve this, it has embarked on [email protected] Patrick Hayat a complete renovation integrating +33 (0)1 43 87 21 48 completely new interior décor and [email protected] renovation of historic areas whilst retaining the spirit of this hotel, Preferred Hotel Group so clearly part of its magnificent 22 4- and 5-star hotels (Preferred surroundings: the Place Vendôme. Hotels and Resorts, Preferred On the programme: the creation Boutique, Summit Hotels and Resorts, of a summer restaurant under a Sterling Design and Sterling Hotels) mobile glasshouse, the addition www.preferredhotelgroup.com of more suites, the extension Stéphane Marcet to the ballroom... +33 (0)1 56 59 60 03 15 place Vendôme - 75001 Paris [email protected] www.ritzparis.com/en Stéphanie Clarke Relais et Châteaux +33 (0)1 43 16 45 45 [email protected] 9 hotels in Paris and Île-de-France [email protected] www.relaischateaux.com/en Arnaud Wielgus Easy Paris Destination 2015 / 2016 • Easy Region Paris Preferred hotel +33 (0)1 45 72 90 49 [email protected] 18 Moderately priced accommodation

HOSTELS - Rooms or dorms to share (for all) NEW Ducks 3 Hostel The Loft Boutique Hostel 100 beds & Hotel Generator Paris www.3ducks.fr/en-hostel.php 120 beds (no under-18s allowed) Opening scheduled for January 2015 6 place Etienne Pernet - 75015 Paris www.theloft-paris.com With nearly 950 beds, its rooftop Yaëlle Mechaly 70 rue Julien Lacroix - 75020 Paris garden, bar, restaurant and patio, +33 (0)1 48 42 04 05 Raquel Moreira Generator Paris is the largest hostel [email protected] +33 (0)1 42 02 42 02 in Europe. [email protected] It has a selection of premium Perfect Hotel & Hostel bedrooms some of which have 74 beds Vintage Boutique Hostel a terrace and luxury dorms with private bathroom. www.paris-hostel.biz 128 beds 15 minutes’ walk from Gare de l’Est 39 rue Rodier - 75009 Paris www.vintage-hostel.com and stations, Generator Chantal N’Dri 73 rue de Dunkerque - 75009 Paris Paris is an ideal base for exploring +33 (0)1 42 81 18 86 Cinzia Murgia Buttes-Chaumont park, or relaxing [email protected] +33 (0)1 40 16 16 40 by the Canal Saint-Martin. [email protected] www.generatorhostels.com/en HOSTELS - Rooms or dorms to share (young people) 9-11 place du Colonel Fabien 75010 Paris BVJ FIAP Jean Monnet Solène Bessemoulin +33 (0)6 81 05 06 32 500 beds www.bvjhotel.com [email protected] [email protected] www.fiap.asso.fr/index-en.html BVJ Louvre: 200 beds 30 rue Cabanis - 75014 Paris 20 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau Nicolas Célik 75001 Paris +33 (0)1 43 13 17 13 Olga Benjebara celik@fiap-paris.org +33 (0)1 53 00 90 90 BVJ Opéra - Trinité: 134 beds Mije: 3 hostels 1 rue de la Tour des Dames 430 beds in total 75009 Paris Hamid Taiati www.mije.com/en/accueil +33 (0)1 42 36 88 18 6 rue de Fourcy / 11 rue du Fauconnier / 12 rue des Barres - 75004 Paris BVJ Quartier Latin: 112 beds Isabelle Julien St Christopher’s Inn 44 rue des Bernardins - 75005 Paris +33 (0)1 42 74 23 45 St Christopher’s Inn Canal: Rémi Jean [email protected] 370 beds +33 (0)1 43 29 34 80 159 rue de Crimée - 75019 Paris BVJ Champs-Élysées - Monceau: St Christopher’s Inn Gare du Nord: 140 beds International Youth Hostel 588 beds 12 rue Léon Jost - 75017 Paris Network 5 rue de Dunkerque - 75010 Paris Lesly Hasiuk www.hifrance.org www.bookbeds.com +33 (0)1 42 67 20 40 Le d’Artagnan youth hostel: Marine Co“n 440 beds +33 (0)1 70 08 52 22 80 rue de Vitruve - 75020 Paris Paris International marine.co“[email protected] Maria Lopes Accommodation Centres +33 (0)1 40 32 34 52 CISP Maurice Ravel: 198 beds [email protected] 6 avenue Maurice Ravel - 75012 Paris Paris Yves-Robert Youth Hostel: CISP Kellermann: 400 beds 330 beds (in an eco-district) 17 boulevard Kellermann - 75013 Paris 20 esplanade Nathalie Sarraute

www.cisp.fr 75018 Paris Paris Destination 2015 / 2016 • Easy Region Paris Aurélie Angélique Leroy +33 (0)1 43 58 96 00 +33 (0)1 40 38 87 92 [email protected] 19 Like a Parisian Tourists are increasingly searching for more authenticity. Many partners have created, for groups and individuals, unusual products for visitors to discover Paris and its region dierently.

Walking tours

Strolls through Montmartre Montmartre is a genuine village in the heart of the capital and has The cinema of Montmartre kept its authentic atmosphere. Focus on two 2h walking tours oŽered The location for many legendary scenes, Montmartre is also the Parisian village by the Montmartre Tourist Board. of cinematic art! An enchanting itinerary reveals locations for films and the life of famous www.montmartre-guide.com/en authors, directors and actors: Jean Renoir, Woody Allen, Marcel Carné, 21 - 75018 Paris Vincente Minelli, Claude Autant-Lara and John Huston. Catherine Roudon +33 (0)1 42 62 21 21 Amongst the movies set in Paris: “An American in Paris”, “La Vie en Rose”, [email protected] “Midnight in Paris”, “Amélie”.

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Montmartre village and its vineyard This stroll opens the doors on an unsuspected historical and cultural heritage. The charming sites include: the Church of Saint Peter of Montmartre - the oldest in Paris; the Allée des Brouillards and its chateaux; the Lapin Agile, the oldest cabaret belonging to Bruant; the Moulin de la Gallette, immortalised by Renoir; the Bateau Lavoir where Picasso created Cubism; the Maison Rose in front of which Utrillo used to paint... The tour continues through the vineyard which is normally closed to the public. Here, the history and secrets of the vines dating back to the Middle Ages are exclusively revealed. And then, under the arbour, it is time to taste the wine: Le Clos Montmartre. Like a Parisian a Parisian Destination 2015 / 2016 • Like Region Paris

20 Discover Walks Discover the capital city alongside a Visites Spectacles genuine Parisian: an unusual and fun occasion in small groups and even A new way of discovering Paris: private or customised tours. a theatrical guided tour with a group of actors, in French or English. DiŽerent tours are available: the grand monuments of Paris, For example, La Romance de la Tour the Latin quarter, the flea market... Ei el brings to life the era of this And also cooking lessons and an daring iron prodigy. An opportunity introduction to “pétanque”! to discover the hidden and unusual facets of this ! Guided tour: English (French on request). http://uk.visites-spectacles.com La Fabrique à Spectacles www.discoverwalks.com Bertrand Penninckx Thomas Ferre +33 (0)1 48 58 37 12 +33 (0)9 70 44 97 24 [email protected] +33 (0)6 99 04 34 80 [email protected]

Visites Spectacles Meeting the French These tours provide an intimate French for a Day and authentic introduction to Paris: French for a Day provide a programme of customised tours around themes such a themed guided tour of a Parisian as fashion, decoration and gastronomy. district, meeting the artisans that have made the city’s reputation, Completely immersed in Parisian life, visitors discover the best of Parisian life. gastronomic exploration... From collections by young stylists to quirky or prestigious boutiques, from new And even lunch or dinner with concept stores to gourmet tables, the appeal of French culture is revealed with French hosts. passion and enthusiasm through many tours. A selection of guest houses Star programme: the Fashion and Cuisine day trip. for a genuine Parisian experience. In the morning, a visit to a picturesque market is followed by a cooking lesson under the guidance of a top chef. Visitors can enjoy the prepared dishes for lunch. http://en.meetingthefrench.com Emilie Tual In the afternoon, a shopping trip focused on fashion or home interiors, followed +33 (0)1 42 51 19 80 by afternoon tea in a charming Parisian tea room. [email protected] www.frenchforaday.com/index.php/en Irène Adamian +33 (0)1 47 53 91 17 +33 (0)6 14 79 60 05 [email protected] Like a Parisian a Parisian Destination 2015 / 2016 • Like Region Paris

French for a Day Meeting the French 21 Cultival NEW Accompanied by a conference guide, Notre Dame tours after hours: the privileged visitor discovers exceptional conditions for visiting unusual and rarely revealed places. Paris’ emblematic medieval cathedral Visitors can choose between a tour of when it is quiet and without crowds. the Opéra Garnier, covered arcades, Paris obscure: discover the hidden the Jacquemart André Musuem and face of Paris, its history and legends, even behind the scenes at the Ei el and the often scary mysteries of the Tower or at the Lido! City of Light. Another rare opportunity: explore Turnkey packages, with guided The Heart of the Republican Guard tours, show bookings, lunch or Cavalry. Founded in 1895, the dinner, all year round “Célestins quarter” houses the General StaŽ and Regiment of the www.cultival.fr/en Republican Guard Cavalry. International: Arina Trunova +33 (0)1 42 46 74 62 A training ground for cavalrymen, the [email protected] stables are today home to 140 horses.

Cultival

Promenade des Sens® Paris Par Rues Méconnues Promenade des Sens® is a brand This translates as Paris by little known streets, and the tours focus on cultural new concept for visiting Paris and tourist events in an urban environment. Its original themed tours oŽer and Versailles combining cultural a broader picture of Paris, a livelier and more human perspective than the discoveries and unusual experiences traditional historical view often given. Their original approach highlights local (areas or museums) with vibrant diversity drawing on the artisans, artists, associations, shopkeepers and themes (gastronomy, lifestyle, residents who make up the soul of the city’s various districts. fashion, history...). The agency oers turnkey trips and events for the general public, An invitation to stray far from the VIPs and BtoB. beaten track! And to visit wonderful www.paris-prm.com new places, discover interesting Anne Malanda things and enjoy convivial, enriching +33 (0)1 77 17 11 06 experiences. [email protected] On the menu: themed walks and evenings, gourmet tours, walking rallies, creative workshops, original guided tours of the city, museums and Paris’ must-see spots, tour of the Château de Versailles and Versailles town centre, shopping, unusual dinners or lunches... Tailored programmes for individuals and groups of up to 300 people. www.promenadedessens.fr/Home Marie-Bénédicte Pollet +33 (0)1 39 18 62 79 [email protected] Like a Parisian a Parisian Destination 2015 / 2016 • Like Region Paris Promenade des Sens®

22 Touring France A taste of Paris through painting Touring France oŽers many original Paris tours. Amongst the latest new ideas: a tour to discover the capital through the eyes of an artist. This 3-hour tour is a search for the best viewpoint for painting a watercolour of the EiŽel Tower. The challenge for the visitor: create his or her own postcard of Paris. Providing experience and advice, an art expert-guide helps visitors create this amazing souvenir. All budding artists are welcome, no need for drawing or painting skills. All that’s required is enthusiasm and a sense of fun! The aim is to explore a new way of visiting the city, taking time to look and see. The tour adapts to the weather. The workshop can be outdoors, in a café or a museum (tickets and drinks extra). The equipment required for making the postcards is provided (pencils, colours, paper, etc.). Note: tour is in English. www.touring-france.com Claire Amaouche +33 (0)1 56 79 05 15 [email protected]

Paris and You Photo Paris Running Tour For unforgettable memories of the capital city, this Paris Paris’ first jogging tour operator, this agency oŽers visitors discovery tour comes with a professional photographer. around a dozen jogging circuits starting from their place of 4 themed tours (2h30) are available: residence, to discover the capital city in a very original way. - Paris Village to discover Montmartre, Accompanied by Parisian jogging guides, these cultural - Paris Secret and Trendy with a tour of the Marais, and sporting tours criss-cross the city passing its most - Paris Chic and Legendary in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés beautiful monuments, gardens and most unusual streets. district, There is a pace for everyone, pressure-free, in small groups - Paris Romantic visiting the most glamorous places. or on their own. NEW Tailored tour with a make-up artist, wedding www.parisrunningtour.com/en dress, cinematic lighting, car or boat for romantic photos Jean-Charles Sarfati (certified artist prints). +33 (0)6 02 11 52 10 Free for kids. [email protected] www.parisandyouphoto.com Julien Osty +33 (0)6 80 18 65 82 [email protected] Like a Parisian a Parisian Destination 2015 / 2016 • Like Region Paris

23 Cycling tours

Fat Tire Bike Tours and City Segway On the programme: around twenty guided tours of Paris, Versailles and Giverny on bikes, Segways or foot. Also available: “skip the line” packages. Paris à vélo c’est sympa ! Paris Day Bike Tour This guided bike tour is an excellent Paris à vélo c’est sympa ! package for discovering Paris and its Paris and its 5,000 streets boast a unusual history. Every stop is a great Paris charms & secrets multitude of peaceful planted gardens, opportunity to share interesting and funny anecdotes, getting to know and artists’ workshops and unusual Paris charms & secrets monuments... understand Paris. This very original tour is on an electric Main stops: Tour EiŽel, Day or night, with a guide,3-hour tours bike and oŽers unprecedented access and Napoleon’s tomb, Alexandre III reveal the city’s hidden treasures. to Paris with its programme of Bridge, Place de la Concorde, Musée 4 unforgettable hours, discovering the The Heart of Paris package roams across du Louvre (lunch in the charms and secrets of the capital. the historic centre of the city, whilst the Gardens). Unusual Paris and Paris Contrasts tours The tour boasts many surprises. Guided tour: English only. introduce areas that are further afield, Around the most famous sights, with their diŽerent atmospheres. Customised and private tours guides enthusiastically regale visitors Bike and tandem hire. available with anecdotes and unexpected www.parisvelosympa.com/en http://paris.fattirebiketours.com tales. During the tour, other more Victor Dugain Sébastien Laurent extraordinary monuments and sights +33 (0)1 48 87 60 01 +33 (0)6 29 81 13 18 are revealed. Often closed to the [email protected] [email protected] public, they are little known even by Parisians. www.parischarmssecrets.com Olivier Marie-Antoine +33 (0)1 40 29 00 00 [email protected] Like a Parisian a Parisian Destination 2015 / 2016 • Like Region Paris

Fat Tire Bike Tours and City Segway 24 Paris from above

Airship Paris Ballon Generali Airship Paris, exclusive partner to Established in 1999, the Generali hot the Zeppelin company in France, air balloon rises 150m above the André oŽers flights in airships to discover Citroën Park (15th arrondissement) the treasures of Paris and its region in oŽering magnificent views of Paris. a truly unique and unusual way. This technological gem has been Cruises take place aboard a latest collecting world records. First of all as generation airship, flying at low the least polluting aircraft, thanks to altitude with panoramic windows. Ballon Generali its electrical winch. Then by its size, The cabin is spacious and silent and 35m high and 22.5m in diameter, has 12 comfortable seats, or visitors which makes it the largest existing can move about in complete safety. captive balloon. 2 exceptional tours are available, Finally, by the number of visitors. The leaving from Paris-Pontoise airport, balloon can carry up to 30 passengers a short trip from Paris: per trip and has already carried - Château de Chantilly (1h), 700,000 people on its static flights. - Introduction to Pontoise Tower Another original point: the balloon (30mn). changes colour depending on the www.airship-paris.fr/en atmosphere and weather around Aérodrome de Paris-Pontoise Paris. Cormeilles-en-Vexin www.ballondeparis.com 95650 Boissy-l’Ailerie Parc André Citroën - 75015 Paris Franck Glaser Arnaud Perrin +33 (0)1 58 56 40 06 Airship Paris +33 (0)1 40 60 40 90 [email protected] [email protected]

Helipass More than a mere helicopter flight, Helipass oŽers a genuine 90-minute experience dedicated to the helicopter. Leaving from the west of Paris, the 25-minute flight oŽers non-stop exceptional panoramas: EiŽel Tower, stadium, La Défense all the way to the fabulous Château de Versailles and its beautiful gardens. 56 Behind the chateau, after landing at the Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole airfield, the pilot In 38 seconds, Europe’s fastest lift rises to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse provides an introduction to helicopter Tower. At 210m altitude, its panoramic terrace oŽers the most fabulous views flight theory: a unique moment for of Paris, its monuments and its districts for unforgettable memories. kids and adults alike! At the top of the tower, a fun, modern and comfortable space has many www.helipass.com audiovisual and interactive installations for discovering and understanding 61 rue Henry Farman - 75015 Paris Paris. There is also an exhibition with nearly 200 archive photos of the city Mehdi Bouyahyaoui and a film about the symbolism of tower architecture around the world. +33 (0)1 45 54 11 09 For food, the 360° Café, the highest panoramic bar in Paris, is perfect for [email protected] a romantic gourmet snack. Guide map available and interactive panoramas with information about the monuments. www.tourmontparnasse56.com/en/ 33 avenue du Maine - 75015 Paris Alexandre Ollivier

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25 Culinary adventures

Domaine des macarons La Route des Gourmets de Réau The Route des Gourmets is an unusual agency specialising in promoting French This artisan, family-owned company culinary heritage and legacy. Passionate guides tell the story of French food in Seine-et-Marne makes macaroons through its products, restaurants and shops, or the story of the careers of those using a traditional recipe and men and women who revolutionised French cuisine. traditional methods (no cream, no On the programme: gourmet walks, guided tours, excursions and tasting gluten and no preservatives). These workshops, packages or tailor-made oŽers, private or mini-groups, in several delicious cakes are then sold in Paris languages. at Lafayette Gourmet and the Grande www.laroutedesgourmets.fr/en/ Épicerie, but the estate is really worth Carole Métayer a visit. +33 (0)6 62 41 24 63 It has a boutique and a tea room [email protected] and hosts events, tastings and, by appointment, demonstrations on how to make macaroons. Group visits can be arranged on request. www.macarons-de-reau.com 970 rue Frédéric Sarazin - 77550 Réau Harmony Delahaye +33 (0)1 64 88 56 29 [email protected]

La Route des Gourmets

NEW Bustronome The first travelling restaurant in Paris, Bustronome combines touring and culinary delights on board an Imperial bus: an unusual and delicious way to discover the capital. During a journey past the most beautiful Parisian sights, mobile gourmets can share a meal for 2 or as many as 8 guests. On the menu are diŽerent tours to appreciate Parisian architectural heritage along with tasty recipes combining high-quality, refined and creative cooking based on the flagships of France’s cuisine. A modular space for a demanding clientèle looking for something truly original. www.bustronome.com Jean-Christophe Fournier +33 (0)6 52 02 15 45 [email protected] Like a Parisian a Parisian Destination 2015 / 2016 • Like Region Paris

26 Domaine des macarons de Réau Meeting the French Enjoy a gourmet dinner and the intimate atmosphere of a Parisian apartment. A warm and friendly ambiance guaranteed! Around a good meal, share an evening of cultural and linguistic exchange. On the menu, a set meal of starter, main course and dessert, from a local Visit Rungis restaurant or deli. The world’s largest fresh produce market for industry professionals, Rungis can http://en.meetingthefrench.com be visited with a guide - reserved for early birds! Emilie Tual +33 (0)1 42 51 19 80 From 4.30 to 7.30am, in a bus or minibus, the tour takes you to the seafood [email protected] pavilion, the butchery, the dairy hall and then the fruit, vegetable and flower halls. The tour finishes with breakfast in a restaurant in the very heart of the market. Later tours can be organised at 6, 7 or 8am, but they will not include the seafood pavilion. Every day except the weekend, bank holidays and the month of August. www.visiterungis.com Marché International de Rungis Rue Saint-Paul de Léon – 94150 Rungis Julia Omar +33 (0)3 83 50 10 85 [email protected] Meeting the French

COOKERY WORKSHOPS

L’Atelier des Chefs Le Labo culinaire For beginners or cordon bleu chefs, In a relaxed and convivial atmosphere, these workshops welcome cooking the Labo Culinaire organises cooking fans for lessons from 30 minutes workshops in several languages. to 4 hours. This cooking school provides cooking Regional or international cuisine, demonstrations followed by tasting innovative or traditional dishes, sessions. sweet or savoury, cocktail lessons, an On the menu: molecular cooking, introduction to wine... Many themes Japanese, Italian and Eastern cuisine... are covered by professional chefs Everything for fabulous culinary who share their knowledge in a fun sensations! atmosphere. Possibility of organising Several workshops in Paris: a large Le Labo culinaire cooking classes outside of the glasshouse 5 min from the workshops. Champs-Élysées (Paris 8th), not far www.laboculinaire.com from Rue Lecourbe (Paris 15th), 11 avenue Stéphane Mallarmé in a former wine bar in chic SouthPi, 75017 Paris a short walk from Tour Saint-Jacques Yassine Khelifi (Paris 4th) and Printemps Nation +33 (0)1 46 22 20 94 (Paris 20th) department stores. [email protected] www.atelierdeschefs.fr 10 rue de Penthièvre - 75008 Paris Arnaud Eymeri +33 (0)1 83 81 66 42 [email protected] Like a Parisian a Parisian Destination 2015 / 2016 • Like Region Paris

L’Atelier des Chefs 27 Shopping Best shopping areas 1 The Golden Triangle The famous golden triangle stretches from the Champs-Élysées to Avenue Montaigne and Avenue , and has everything required for a glamorous luxury shopping spree. Nearby Rue Saint-Honoré, the ultimate in chic, boasts window displays that are the very symbols of Parisian chic.

2 The Left Bank The destination for bourgeois and bohemian shopping (aka “bobo”), Saint-Germain-des-Prés is teeming with trendy boutiques. All the major designers have opened stores there, particularly on Rue du Cherche-Midi. Le Bon Marché department store is also in this area.

3 Palais-Royal 6 8 Superbly on-trend, Palais Royal Boulevard Haussmann Saint-Ouen Flea Market houses many designers in the galleries Just behind the Opéra Garnier and a At the Saint-Ouen Flea Market, around its gardens called Montpensier, short walk from Saint-Lazare train bargain-hunting and haggling are a Beaujolais and Valois. And the station, Boulevard Haussmann is must! Furniture, jewellery, vintage shopping continues in the charming famous for the Galeries Lafayette clothing, paintings, antiques - it’s all boutiques in the Carrousel du Louvre and Printemps department stores, there on stalls that celebrate times and Faubourg Saint-Honoré. two temples of fashion, luxury and gone by. Covering 7 hectares, the beauty. There are also many other market’s 1,700 stalls and boutiques 4 Montmartre independent boutiques selling create a surprising spectacle that clothing and accessories in the area. is a haven for bargain-hunters and At the foot of Montmartre and everyone who likes a little originality. Sacré-Coeur, a multitude of fashion 7 Change of scene guaranteed! stores have made this area their Bercy Village home around Abbesses and La Goutte In October for the Mondial des Puces, Around the corner from the d’Or... A stroll to concept-stores and the market is brought to life with Cinémathèque française and the workshops is ideal for discovering the brass bands, concerts and shows... Bibliothèque Nationale de France, latest outfits and accessories. Bercy Village has successfully www.marcheauxpuces-saintouen.com confirmed its position as one of the 142 5 93400 Saint-Ouen The Marais trendiest new Parisian districts. Boutiques and restaurants have Virginie Gargadennec The Marais is a district at the very moved into former wine warehouses, +33 (0)1 40 11 77 36 heart of the latest trends, setting the organised around the pedestrian [email protected] tone in design and fashion. Priorities streets. Bercy is ideal for a relaxed include: the luxurious enclave between shopping experience. The Village Rue Vieille-du-Temple, rue Poitou and regularly organises cultural events. rue Charlot, a triangle where many beautiful designer boutiques now rub www.bercyvillage.com shoulders. Like a Parisian a Parisian Destination 2015 / 2016 • Like Region Paris

28 The famous department stores on boulevard Haussmann

Printemps department store In the heart of Paris, Printemps Haussmann department store is a flagship and benchmark for fashion, luxury and beauty. With its recently renovated façade and 45,000m² dedicated to shopping, it is the modern symbol of the capital and its lifestyle for all visitors searching for the Parisian spirit. For a coŽee or a traditional meal, seven restaurants oŽer a great range of cuisines. For its international clientèle, Printemps oŽers customised services: Galeries Lafayette - a personal shopper; NEW - private changing rooms; At the very heart of Paris, the September 2014 Galeries Lafayette department store - delivery to Paris hotels or shipment to Galeries Lafayette department store anywhere in the world; on Boulevard Haussmann is world famous. brings together the art of home and - VAT rebate; the art of gastronomy under the - the tills accept foreign currency. This temple for shopping, the largest same roof on Boulevard Haussmann. department store in the western www.printemps.com Covering 7,500m² and 5 floors, 64 boulevard Haussmann world, is also the second most visited monument in Paris. beautiful and tasty products, 75009 Paris expertise, talents and ideas celebrate Georgia Lemoine It boasts a clever and continuously the pleasure of inviting guests and +33 (0)1 42 82 53 84 renewed selection of brands, from cultivating French art de vivre. [email protected] the most prestigious to the most aŽordable. In this new major store, visitors will find areas dedicated to: Shopping A personal shopper service is at the market, Tasting and Enjoying also available to jump queues food, Cooking and cuisine, Receiving Nearly 150 years after it opened on and simplify VAT rebates, and Hosting and Relaxation. Boulevard Haussmann, Printemps and there is also a centralised http://haussmann.galerieslafayette.com has joined the Carrousel du Louvre. payment service. 40 boulevard Haussmann With a new 2,500m² area dedicated 75009 Paris to luxury, Printemps du Louvre Marie Bachelin celebrates the French shopping +33 (0)1 73 71 93 56 experience, oŽering unique examples [email protected] of the nation’s expertise and savoir-faire. Open every day from 10am to 8pm including Sundays. Like a Parisian a Parisian Destination 2015 / 2016 • Like Region Paris

Boulevard Haussmann 29 Near Paris

One Nation Paris Luxury of the gourmet tasting stations: & Fashion Outlet Lindt, Starbucks, Godiva or Kusmi Tea. In exceptional surroundings, One Totally on-trend, One Nation Paris is Nation Paris Luxury & Fashion Outlet a chic version of the traditional outlet sells over 80 brands with between store with a definitively French spirit. 30 and 70% oŽ prices for the previous Many high-end services are available: year’s collections. - multilingual team, Two shuttle buses take visitors to this - centralised VAT rebates (1 rebate new shopping destination, every day for all purchases from participating from Paris (30mn) and every weekend stores), from Versailles (10mn) for a little retail - free and unlimited WiFi, therapy after visiting the famous - hands-free service, chateau. - personal shopper, - express alterations. The great names of fashion, accessories and interior decoration are all there: Open 7 days a week, from 10am to Armani, Trussardi, Cacharel, Courrèges, 8pm. La Cour des Senteurs Hervé Leger, Zadig & Voltaire, Diesel, www.onenation.fr/en 7 For All Mankind, Agnès B, Dirk Rue Henri Barbusse Bikkembergs, Façonnable… 78340 Les Clayes-sous-Bois La Cour des Senteurs Gourmet visitors can choose between Pier Tognazzini The olfactory promenade introduces the Gontran Cherrier Parisian bakery +33 (0)6 40 07 18 88 the traditions, expertise and raw and Le Réfectoire restaurant, or one [email protected] materials that make up the world of perfume. There is valid reason why La Cour des Senteurs is located next to the Château de Versailles; since the 18th century, the town has been the very emblem of French perfume history. From the Place des Senteurs where great luxury names like Guerlain reign supreme, people can visit the Lenôtre restaurant-boutique. Close by is the Diptyque Section, whose atypical fragrances perfume the home, then Maison Fabre, where the famous glove-maker displays his creations. This refined tour leads to the Salle du jeu de Paume, the birthplace of democracy. Visitors can also enjoy the unusual streets of the Saint-Louis district, the oldest in Versailles, finishing at the King’s Kitchen Garden, with its thousands of fruit trees that brightened up the promenades and tables of the king. www.parfumsetsenteurs.fr 8 rue de la Chancellerie 78000 Versailles Baptiste Boin Point accueil tourisme +33 (0)1 39 51 17 21

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One Nation 30 Aéroports de Paris - Shopping Duty Free Final stop before leaving Paris and the region: a shopping experience in the boutiques at Paris airports (Charles de Gaulle and Orly). Paris airport boutiques are the only stores in Paris to oŽer 7 day-a-week shopping with over 7,000 brands at VAT-rebated prices from the first euro spent, with no rebate formalities and no baggage excess. Sales staŽ are multilingual and provide customised assistance. In total, Paris airports oŽer: - 560,000m² of retail space, - 260 stores, - 130 bars and restaurants, - 50 thoughtful services. All year round, dedicated oers are available to people with membership cards (see conditions on www.paris-lifestyle.fr). http://en.parisworldwide.com/shops Aéroports de Paris Quitterie Beresniko +33 (0)1 43 35 71 93 [email protected]

La Vallée Village Hands-free shopping service. Shuttle Shopping Express® 35 minutes to the east of Paris and For a small fee, a pass is www.pariscityvision.com/en 5 minutes from Disneyland® Paris, available from reception for easy International: Giovanni Maciocco 120 prestigious brands entice visitors hands-free shopping. +33 (0)1 44 55 60 12 to La Vallée Village. Purchases are picked up at [email protected] Throughout the year, the site oŽers reception. an unrivalled selection of boutiques www.lavalleevillage.com dedicated to fashion and luxury at 3 cours de la Garonne irresistible prices: previous season’s 77000 Serris collections are available with at least Cécile Naulet 33% oŽ and often more! +33 (0)1 60 42 35 02 To reach La Vallée du Village from [email protected] central Paris, an elegant and chic shuttle bus is available: the Shopping Express®. Enjoy a further 10% oŽ in your 3 favourite stores. Many additional services are available: valet parking, personal shopper, hands-free shopping, VAT rebate, children’s play area, restaurant. Open 7 days a week, from 10am to 8pm.

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31 What’s new?

Throughout the year, the Paris Region is entertained by cultural, festive, sporting and professional events. The Paris Region Tourist Board has selected some of the major diary dates that cannot be missed in 2015 and 2016.

Lovely and new

Musée du Louvre Department of “Objets d’arts” from the 18th century Reopened from June 2014 Visitors can discover the newly designed museum layout and collections, thanks to Jacques Garcia, organised in large chronological and stylistic sequences. Period rooms, rigorously depicting the interior in its original configuration or recreating decorative ensembles using authentic elements, bring to life a world of luxury and refinement that cannot be rivalled. Fondation Louis Vuitton Using chronological segmentation, each themed section has a dierent approach: a history of styles, Fondation Louis Vuitton understanding of uses, development of techniques, evocation of important Opening 27th October 2014 A new artistic and cultural venue in the west of Paris, the Louis Vuitton Fondation places and people, collectors and presents a collection of contemporary art, organises temporary exhibitions and sponsors of art. also other artistic events. www.louvre.fr/en Among its priorities is a mission to provide education, particularly for young Main entrance under the Pyramid visitors, through informative activities. 75001 Paris Nelly Girault Architect Frank Gehry designed this daring building full of movement and +33 (0)1 40 20 56 64 transparency, a reference to the glass architecture of 19th century gardens. [email protected] Floating over a lake, this vessel with its twelve glass sails creates a harmonious whole with its natural environment in the , next to the Jardin d’Acclimatation. www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr/en Bois de Boulogne 8 avenue du Mahatma Gandhi - 75016 Paris Paris Region Destination 2015 / 2016 • What’s new? Region Paris +33 (0)1 40 69 96 10 [email protected] 32 Musée Picasso Paris Re-opening 25th October 2014 In the heart of the Marais district, the Hotel Salé is one of the most remarkable of the city’s private residences and since 1985 it has housed the Musée national Picasso. The collections have been enriched with new resources in terms of cultural visits, scientific communication and educational actions. The museum has been totally redesigned and restored, with two extra floors oering a total of 17 exhibition rooms and a mediation room. Its unique collection boasts a great number of the painter’s masterpieces. It covers his entire career, from 1895 to 1972, in all the domains he explored. Collected directly from Picasso’s various ateliers, this collection has 5,000 pieces by the artist himself, 200,000 personal archives and his private collection of 150 paintings and drawings (Matisse, Cézanne, Le Douanier Rousseau…). Visioguides (multimedia tour guides) Tour guide can be downloaded (mobile app) www.museepicassoparis.fr/en 5 rue de Thorigny 75003 Paris Sung-Hee Hong +33 (0)1 42 71 89 82 [email protected]

New first floor of the Tour Eiffel (Eiel Tower) Opening scheduled for 2014 The 1st floor of the Eiel Tower has been completely overhauled to provide better facilities for visitors: - new reception and conference room; - reconstruction of the pavilion for visitor services (in particular food and shops); - fun and informative historical tour. 57 metres above the city, two La Monnaie de Paris spectacular attractions are available: - discover the void on an entirely glass-enclosed board and rail; La Monnaie de Paris new MétaLcafé brasserie by - an “immersive” film - the promise of powerful sensations! Progressive opening from Guy Savoy, completing the 25th October 2014 monument’s gastronomic and www.toureišel.paris/en recreational oer. 5 avenue Anatole France To introduce its heritage to the 75007 Paris greatest number and to create a Finally, the public can access a new Carole Poupon new, open and welcoming space, informative cultural and heritage La Monnaie de Paris committed to tour that presents the collections and +33 (0)8 92 70 00 16 an ambitious transformation project highlights the expertise of La Monnaie groupes@toureišel.fr for its Paris site: the MétaLmorphoses de Paris, as well as a new garden project. that takes pride of place in the centre of the site, in front of the restored From 25th October 2014, visitors can façade of one of the first works by discover the new cultural programme famous architect Jules-Hardouin at La Monnaie de Paris and Guy Mansart, built in Paris. Savoy’s gastronomic restaurant now on rue Troyon, in the dining room www.monnaiedeparis.fr 11 quai de Conti - 75006 Paris and lounge of La Monnaie de Paris. Destination 2015 / 2016 • What’s new? Region Paris In early 2016, visitors can enjoy new Anna Milone Parisian shops within La Monnaie de +33 (0)1 40 46 56 41 Paris’ inner courtyards as well as the [email protected] 33 Mainly dedicated to large symphonic As the museum of music and a Opening 14th January 2015 groups (including the Orchestre de teaching hub, it has rehearsal rooms, Paris, the resident orchestra), the bookshops and restaurants. In the Parc de la Villette, an exceptional Philharmonie de Paris highlights other music venue designed by Jean Nouvel. www.philharmoniedeparis.fr/en forms of musical expression, from jazz 211 avenue Jean-Jaurès - 75019 Paris The modular concert hall (2,400 to to world music. Ludovic Boulet 3,650 seats) with excellent acoustics A genuine Pompidou Centre for Anna Ajoubair oers a prestigious musical music, Philarmonie is a venue for live +33 (0)1 44 84 44 84 programme. experiences and a forum for exchange. [email protected]

Musée de l’Homme www.museedelhomme.fr Musée Rodin Re-opening in autumn 2015 17 place du Trocadéro Opening scheduled for autumn 2015 75016 Paris Completely renovated, the Musée de After a huge renovation project, the Bertrand Thabourey l’Homme reclaims its place at the heart Rodin Museum oers an entirely +33 (0)1 40 79 39 81 of the city’s scientific and cultural new layout by chronology and theme, [email protected] events. This “laboratory museum” highlighting the world’s largest dedicated to the human adventure collection of the artist’s work. from our origins to the present day A room decorated with Rodin’s asks many questions of our future. furniture illustrates his daily life at the The permanent exhibits boast Hotel Biron. One room is dedicated to collections that are unique to the La Porte de l’Enfer (The Gates of Hell) museum with cutting-edge high-tech which was the work of his lifetime. resources for visitors. Another presents his collection of Temporary exhibits highlight particular antiques. themes in the great path of human The focus is on the design of the evolution and also research projects pieces, associating his research and contemporary art. The Balcon des in plaster or clay with the final Sciences presents the latest research sculptures in bronze and marble. news and exceptional pieces from the The works of Camille Claudel can also museum’s resources. be admired at the museum. Many conventions, conferences, www.musee-rodin.fr/en lectures, debates and projections are 79 rue de Varenne - 75007 Paris held at the museum, available to all in +33 (0)1 44 18 61 24 a spirit of innovation: for school parties [email protected] and families, experts, researchers, mediators, enlightened amateurs and budding scientists. Paris Region Destination 2015 / 2016 • What’s new? Region Paris

Musée Rodin 34 THE NEW PARIS REGION LANDSCAPE Now pedestrianised, the River Seine Embankment creates a stroll through the historic heart of the city. On the right bank, two new venues host cultural and commercial events. Music takes pride of place with the opening of large venues with exceptional sound quality.

Berges de Seine Inauguration of (River Seine Embankment) La Canopée From the Eiel Tower to the Musée In 2014 d’Orsay, terraces, patios, play This edifice by Jean Nouvel with its areas, rest areas, sports areas and plant-inspired curves and twists restaurants can now be found along replaces the part of that the riverside. Upstream of the Pont was, until now, underground. de l’Alma, a floating garden has been Like a glass skin, the roof allows moored (1,800m2), accessible by natural light to filter through. Its several gangways. Inauguration of La Canopée two wings wrap around a patio that http://bergesdeseine.paris.fr is the new heart of Les Halles. It is also home to cultural facilities and Cité musicale boutiques, and regular cultural and départementale commercial events. de l’Île Seguin Redevelopment of the Forum des Halles Opening scheduled for 2016 In 2016, the modernisation of the At the tip of Île Seguin, the Cité new Les Halles district and its famous musicale (Music Centre) is a key project for the Cultural Valley of Berges de Seine Forum will be finished. Hauts-de-Seine (west of Paris). www.parisleshalles.fr This cultural venue is dedicated to very high quality musical Carreau du Temple Bercy Arena performances. The centre hosts Opening of a new multifunctional Opening in autumn 2015 shows and also provides resources space on 26th April 2014 (Formerly Palais Omnisport de for practising and creating music. This 19th century covered market Paris Bercy) Dedicated to current music, the hall has been completely redesigned Bercy Arena is the new face of POPB: has 4,000 seats (up to 6,000 standing and renovated. Dedicated to fashion a more modern venue, more depending on the configuration) and (haute couture, ready-to-wear, young welcoming and open to the city. has flexible resources that are unique designers, sportswear...), the Carreau in Europe. du Temple is a new venue for shows, A multicultural niche, Bercy Arena The auditorium has 1,100 seats and trade fairs and pop-up stores. continues to host some of the biggest musical artists, champions of all hosts classical and contemporary It also hosts a wide range of cultural sports and their fans for exceptional music events; its exceptional and commercial events with a events. acoustics mean no need for resolutely artistic approach: art fairs, amplification. trade fairs (objets d’art, books, photos, www.bercyarena.paris http://cite-musicale-ile-seguin. design), environmental and eco-urban 8 boulevard de Bercy hauts-de-seine.net events, new technologies, fooding and 75012 Paris 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt world cuisine... Fabienne Moszer +33 (0)1 75 44 03 59 Grégoire Lebouc www.carreaudutemple.eu [email protected] +33 (0)1 47 29 32 32 4 rue Eugène Spuller - 75003 Paris [email protected] Etienne Becquet +33 (0)1 83 81 93 59 [email protected] Paris Region Destination 2015 / 2016 • What’s new? Region Paris

Bercy Arena Carreau du Temple 35 Exhibitions - events 2015

Jeff Koons 26th November 2014 to 27th April 2015 One of the most famous contemporary plastic artists, Je Koons is also one of the most controversial. Sculptures and paintings from all over the world make up this retrospective. A chronological path retraces the American artist’s dierent work cycles, from his first pieces inspired by Pop Art to his most recent creations and their dialogue with art history. Exclusive: new pieces will be on display at the exhibition. www.centrepompidou.fr/en Place Georges Pompidou - 75004 Paris Angelina Infanti

+33 (0)1 44 78 40 50 Ješ Koons [email protected]

Jeanne Lanvin et les arts (Jeanne Lanvin and the arts) 5th March to 24th August 2015 Palais Galliera, Paris’ Museum of Fashion After her initial career as a milliner, Jeanne Lanvin imposed herself as one of the most illustrious fashion designers in the world. Palais Galliera is exhibiting around one hundred models and accessories that are the most representative of her creative Musée du Luxembourg production. Selected for their aesthetic qualities, day and evening dresses, suits, David Bowie is... Les vrais Tudor coats and even hats illustrate the long (The real Tudors) career of Jeanne Lanvin. 16th March to 19th July 2015 David Bowie is... The staging was executed in close Musée du Luxembourg 3rd March to 31st May 2015 collaboration with Alber Elbaz, Maison Philharmonie de Paris Lanvin’s current creative director. The Tudor family is behind the royal dynasty that gave its name to a After its astounding success at the www.mam.paris.fr/en period of English history between Victoria & Albert Museum in , 10 avenue Pierre Ier de Serbie 1485 and 1603. the Philharmonie de Paris will host 75016 Paris the David Bowie is exhibition. Nathalie Anielewska During the English Renaissance, the Tudor period covers the reign of five The first international retrospective +33 (0)1 80 05 41 06 monarchs who helped make their of the extraordinary career of [email protected] country a major European power. one of the most innovative and influential contemporary artists, this Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, exhibition presents over 300 objects: Mary I and Elizabeth I come to life manuscripts, original costumes, through portraits, archive documents photographs, scenery, album covers and personal objects. and exceptional stage props... Far from the romantic legend that www.philharmoniedeparis.fr/en created their scandalous reputation, Exhibition Hall - Philharmonie 1 these original testimonials reveal the 211 avenue Jean-Jaurès - 75019 Paris real face of the Tudors. Ludovic Boulet www.museeduluxembourg.fr/en

Paris Region Destination 2015 / 2016 • What’s new? Region Paris Anna Ajoubair 19 - 75006 Paris +33 (0)1 44 84 44 84 RMNGP [email protected] +33 (0)1 40 13 62 00 Jeanne Lanvin et les arts 36 [email protected] Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947). Peindre l’Arcadie (Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947). Painting Arcadia) 17th March to 19th July 2015 Musée d’Orsay The Musée d’Orsay pays tribute to Pierre Bonnard through a retrospective covering every facet and Velásquez et le triomphe La planète mode de period of his artistic life. de la peinture espagnole Jean-Paul Gaultier. An eclectic artist, Bonnard explored (Velásquez and the triumph of De la rue aux étoiles. many creative areas: painting, Spanish painting) (The fashion world of Jean-Paul drawing, printing, decorative art, 25th March to 13th July 2015 Gaultier. From the street to the stars.) sculpture, photography. Grand Palais, Galeries nationales 1st April to 3rd August 2015 From portraits to still life, intimate A major figure in art history, Grand Palais, Galeries nationales scenes to pastoral subjects, from the Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) is The exhibition presents previously urban landscape to antique décor, without doubt the most famous unseen pieces (haute couture and Bonnard’s work reveals a sensitive and painter from the Spanish Golden Age. ready-to-wear) created by the instinctive artist. The exhibition draws a parallel with designer between 1970 and 2013. Inspired by his surrounding other artists of his era that he had They are accompanied by sketches, environment, his aesthetics, known, admired or influenced. archive documents, stage costumes essentially decorative, feed on incisive Focusing on Velázquez and his initial and audiovisual resources (film clips, observations and are often full of compositions, the exhibition shows fashion shows, concerts, dance shows humour. the variations of style and subject that and TV programmes). His palette of bright, light colours marked his passage from Naturalism The exhibition is organised by the Fine made him one of the key names to Caravaggism. Arts Museum of in partnership in Modern Art and an essential The diverse nature of the pieces with RMNGP and in collaboration with representative of the Arcadian presented testify to the artist’s skill the Maison Jean-Paul Gaultier Paris. movement. and expertise in creating landscapes, www.grandpalais.fr/en www.musee-orsay.fr/en paintings and historical depictions. 3 avenue du Général Eisenhower 1 rue de la Légion d’Honneur 75008 Paris 75007 Paris Musée et Compagnie (bulk tickets) Musée et Compagnie +33 (0)1 40 13 49 13 (bulk tickets) [email protected] +33 (0)1 40 13 49 13 [email protected]

Piaf. J’m’en fous pas mal ! (Piaf. I couldn’t care less!) (Title pending) 14th April to 31st August 2015 BNF - Site François Mitterand – Grande Galerie 2015 is the centenary year of the birth of Edith Piaf. An essential figure in the history of French popular songs and culture, her look and her voice are part of a nation’s collective memory and her songs are still sung by many. The exhibition rediscovers the important faces and moments in the life of the small street singer who became an international star, as well as her famous little black dress. To better understand her career and her legend, hundreds of documents are on display: photos, letters, posters, records and sound recordings, film clips, magazines, objects... www.bnf.fr Quai François-Mauriac

75013 Paris Destination 2015 / 2016 • What’s new? Region Paris Laurence Nida + 33 (0)1 53 79 42 66 Piaf. J’m’en fous pas mal ! [email protected] 37 Le Corbusier 29th April to 3rd August 2015 Centre Pompidou Fifty years after his death, this brand new retrospective pays tribute to the famous architect and urbanist without forgetting his career as a painter and designer. A key player in modernism, Le Corbusier revolutionised the architecture of the 20th century theorising in particular the concept of the “living unit”, the result of research into collective housing and the relationship between the individual and their home. The exhibition captures the comprehension and expression of space and shape throughout Le Corbusier’s work with a focus on the importance of the body as it becomes a unit of measure for homes and furniture. www.centrepompidou.fr/en Place Georges Pompidou - 75004 Paris Angelina Infanti +33 (0)1 44 78 40 50 Pompidou Centre [email protected]

L’Inca et le Conquistador (The Inca and the Conquistador) 23rd June to 27th September 2015 Musée du quai Branly - East Mezzanine The conquest of Peru (1520-1541) is explained through the biography of two men: the Inca Atahualpa and conquistador Francisco Pizarro. The

original staging adopts several points Grand Palais - Galeries nationales of view to deliver as many stories about the Conquest. The exhibition combines works of art, engravings, paintings, maps of Elisabeth Louise Vigée Fragonard amoureux the era and Spanish and Inca objects Le Brun (1755-1842). Les (Fragonard in love) (weapons, clothing, accessories, séductions de la peinture 1st October 2015 to 1st January 2016 insignia, ceramics, metalwork). (Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun Musée du Luxembourg www.quaibranly.fr/en (1755-1842). The seduction of painting) The work of Jean-Honoré Fragonard 37 quai Branly - 75007 Paris 21st September 2015 to 11th January 2016 (1732-1806) is clearly marked by love, Benjamin Monnerot-Dumaine Grand Palais, Galeries nationales often echoing the transformations +33 (0)1 56 61 70 00 Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun is one and preoccupations of his time. [email protected] of the greatest portrait artists of her The exhibition explores the dierent time, an equal of Quentin de La Tour variations of the artist around the or Jean-Baptiste Greuze. theme of sentiment and the impulse Born into the petty bourgeoisie, she of love. After his initial pastoral works imposed herself with the ruling classes in that inherited the gallant 17th century the French kingdom, particularly the king tradition, Fragonard painted amorous and his family. She became the o¯cial allegories, neo-classical pieces steeped painter to Queen Marie-Antoinette. in mysticism, until the end of his career. This first French retrospective dedicated to the artist presents nearly 130 of www.museeduluxembourg.fr/en her paintings. The exhibition oers a 19 rue de Vaugirard - 75006 Paris complete retrospective of a major body RMNGP of work which also illustrates a great +33 (0)1 40 13 62 00 moment in European history. [email protected] www.grandpalais.fr/en 3 avenue du Général Eisenhower 75008 Paris

Paris Region Destination 2015 / 2016 • What’s new? Region Paris Musée et Compagnie (bulk tickets) +33 (0)1 40 13 49 13 38 [email protected] Martin Scorsese, Shadows d’Andy Warhol l’exposition (Shadows by Andy Warhol) (Martin Scorsese: the exhibition) 2nd October 2015 to 7th February 2016 (Title and dates pending) Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville 7th October 2015 to 24th January 2016 de Paris La Cinémathèque française This exceptional exhibition presents This first grand exhibition dedicated the monumental series of Shadows to Martin Scorsese focuses mainly on for the first time outside of the United his private collection as well as that of States. Robert de Niro and Paul Schrader. Andy Warhol’s greatest ever creation, It pays tribute to the artistic work Shadows covers some 135 linear metres of the director and also to his in the museum’s curved galleries. This commitment to protect international disproportionate installation made film heritage and history. of 102 panels representing the same motif in 17 dierent colours reflects our A grand stylist of the silver screen, world made up of an accumulation and through his films Martin Scorsese flow of images. tells the story of the people and conflicts of his country. The exhibition To illustrate the work of this major Le roi est mort artist and visionary of the 20th century, illustrates how his artistic approach (The King is dead) the experience focuses also on his to storytelling has shaped modern (Dates pending) American cinema. His sources of late works. A selection of his most inspiration and particular working impacting films is shown, some in 26th October 2015 to methods are also presented. 16mm in their original format with the 21st February 2016 characteristic jumps and noises. Château de Versailles www.cinematheque.fr The chateau dedicates the year’s 51 rue de Bercy www.mam.paris.fr/en major exhibition to commemorate 75012 Paris 11 avenue du Président Wilson the 300th anniversary of the death Vincent Merlier 75016 Paris of Louis XIV at Versailles, on 1st +33 (0)1 71 19 33 78 Nathalie Anielewska September 1715. [email protected] +33 (0)1 80 05 41 06 [email protected] Works of art and historic documents of the greatest importance from all over the world are on display, often for the first time. This exhibition and its historic surroundings required grandiose staging. Director Pier Luigi Pizzi was entrusted with the orchestration of this grand Baroque spectacle. http://en.chateauversailles.fr Place d’armes 78000 Versailles Christophe Didier +33 (0)1 30 83 53 95 Shadows d’Andy Warhol [email protected]

Le portrait florentin cultural and religious changes The second half of the century is au XVIe siècle in Cinquecento. marked by monumental pieces oering an allegorical representation (The Florentine portrait in the Austere portraits of the Republican of the subject, returning to a certain 16th century) period are followed by heroic simplicity in the illustration of (Title pending) representations of soldiers, symbolic of the conflicts that enabled the Medicis sentiment. Autumn 2015 to take over the city in 1530. www.musee-jacquemart-andre.com Musée Jacquemart-André Then followed the rich and elegant 158 boulevard Haussmann The exhibition oers a panoramic portraits of courtesans and then 75008 Paris view of Florentine portrait art in the artists, illustrating the interest Gaëlle Lemaire 16th century. Destination 2015 / 2016 • What’s new? Region Paris painters had in other forms of art +33 (0)1 45 62 11 59 Its grand themes and major stylistic such as poetry and music. [email protected] mutations develop in parallel with the 39 The main cultural, sports and festive events

Cultural, sports and festive events bring Paris and its region to life throughout the year: even more reasons for visitors to organise more than one stay!

Sales Fountains Night Show 7th January to 10th February 2015 Mid-June to mid-September 2015 End August 2015 24th June to 28th July 2015 Château de Versailles www.rockenseine.com/en www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr/en Chinese New Year Paris Design Week 19th February 2015 Fête de la musique Early September 2015 21st June 2015 www.parisdesignweek.fr/en RBS 6 Nations www.fetedelamusique.culture.fr 6th February to 21st March 2015 5th edition of the biennial Stade de France Barrière Enghien PHOTOQUAI www.rbs6nations.com/en Jazz Festival 22nd September Musical Fountains Show End June 2015 to 22nd November 2015 www.facebook.com/Enghienjazzfest www.photoquai.fr April to October 2015 Château de Versailles Techno Parade www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr/en End June 2015 Mid-September 2015 Schneider Electric www.solidays.org/english www.technoparade.fr/english Marathon de Paris Gay Pride European Heritage Days 12th April 2015 27th June 2015 12th and 13th September 2015 www.schneiderelectricparismarathon.com www.wearefamily-paris.com www.journeesdupatrimoine.culture.fr Weather Festival Alstom Open de France Nuit blanche May 2015 2nd to 5th July 2015 3rd October 2015 www.weatherfestival.fr Golf National de www.paris.fr/english Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Candlelight Visit www.alstom.opendefrance.fr Qatar Prix de L’ at Vaux le Vicomte October 2015 Early May to early October 2015 Meeting Areva Hippodrome de Longchamp www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/en Early July 2015 www.prixarcdetriomphe.com/en Stade de France L’Art du jardin www.diamondleague-paris.com/en BNP Paribas Masters 7th to 11th May 2015 2nd to 8th November 2015 Under the nave of the Grand Palais Bastille Day Bercy Arena www.lartdujardin.com 14th July 2015 www.bnpparibasmasters.com European Nocturnal Paris Plages A sneak preview: Museum night Mid-July to mid-August 2015 UEFA EURO 2016 www.paris.fr/english 16th May 2015 10th June to 10th July 2016 www.nuitdesmusees.culture.fr Open Air Cinema Stade de France, Saint-Denis Jazz Festival in at La Villette Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain-des-Prés End July to end August 2015 www.uefa.com 21st May to 1st June 2015 www.villette.com/en Ryder Cup 2018 www.festivaljazzsaintgermainparis.com Tour de France Finish September 2018 The 2015 - 26th July 2015 Saint-Quentin-en Yvelines Champs-Élysées National Golf course Roland-Garros www.rydercup2018france.fr 24th May to 7th June 2015 www.letour.fr/le-tour/2014/us Stade Roland-Garros Festival Classique au Vert Gay Games www.rolandgarros.com Early August to mid-September 2015 4th to 12th August 2018 www.paris2018.com/en Paris Jazz Festival Paris Region Destination 2015 / 2016 • What’s new? Region Paris Early June to end-July 2015 www.classiqueauvert.paris.fr Parc Floral de Paris 40 www.parisjazzfestival.fr Business and professional events

The capital of business tourism, the Paris Region has the largest resources in exhibition space in Europe: every year it plays host to over 400 trade fairs, 1,000 conventions and 12 million business visitors.

DATES OF MAIN TRADE FAIRS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Who’s next prêt-à-porter Salon international Batimat 17th to 20th January 2015 de l’Aéronautique et 2nd to 6th November 2015 July 2015 de l’Espace Parc des expositions Paris Nord Parc des expositions Paris Porte de 15th to 21st June 2015 Villepinte Versailles Parc des expositions Paris Le Bourget Theme: construction/civil engineering Theme: ready-to-wear fashion/ Theme: aerospace/transport accessories

Equip’Auto Maison et objet United Nations Climate 13th to 17th October 2015 23rd to 27th January 2015 Conference (COP21) Parc des Expositions Paris Nord September 2015 30th November to 9th December 2015 Villepinte Parc des expositions Paris le Bourget Parc des expositions Paris Nord Theme: equipment and services for all Villepinte vehicles Theme: negotiation of a universal Theme: fashion/home climate agreement

Pollutec Première Vision Pluriel 13th to 16th October 2015 10th to 12th February 2015 15th to 17th September 2015 Parc des expositions Paris Porte de Versailles Parc des expositions Paris Nord Theme: environment and energy Villepinte Theme: fashion and textiles

The “Welcome Pack” The Paris Region Tourist Board and Viparis (organisation managing the main exhibition centres in and around Paris) oer the “Welcome Pack”, a unique initiative focused on three key oers: reception, transfer and services. It is a comprehensive free pack providing information about orientation and transport for visitors, exhibitors and participants, and is available in train stations and airports in and near Paris as well as the event venue itself. It is given free of charge to the organisers of international events taking place at exhibition centres in Paris and Île-de-France, subject to eligibility*. The Welcome Pack in figures - In over 5 years, deployment at 220 events and 200,000 passengers transported - In 2013, around forty professional events covered and over 100 days of deployment * Conventions with over 5,000 participants. International events with over 3,500 attendees of which 2,000 are from overseas. Professional trade fairs with over 25,000 visitors (or 6,000 visitors if over 20% are from overseas). clienteles-aš[email protected] Paris Region Destination 2015 / 2016 • What’s new? Region Paris

41 Destination Impressionism From the precursors of Impressionism to those who were inspired by it, many sites in Paris and its region have been marked by great painters such as Monet, Renoir, Sisley, Degas… High point for 2015: the international celebration of the 125th anniversary of ’s death means it’s the ideal time to visit Auvers-sur-Oise.

125th anniversary of the death of Van Gogh

Auvers-sur-Oise: the last days in the life of Van Gogh Less than thirty kilometres from Paris, Auvers-sur-Oise owes its reputation to Vincent van Gogh who moved there in 1890. In less than 70 days he created nearly 80 paintings amongst which were Champ de blé aux corbeaux (Wheatfield with Crows), Portrait du Dr Gachet (Portrait of Dr Gachet) and L’Église d’Auvers-sur-Oise (The Church at Auvers-sur-Oise). Vincent Van Gogh died on 29th July. He is buried in the Auvers-sur-Oise cemetery next to his brother Theo.

Château d’Auvers The show Voyage au temps des Impressionnistes (A journey through the Impressionist era) plunges visitors into the atmosphere of Haussmannian Paris and its cabarets. It oers an introduction to absinthe, the fashions of the late 1880s, train travel and the famous Saint-Lazare station, journeys to the coast, painters and their floating studios… Film projections, scenery, videos, music... Everything brings this era back Auvers-sur-Oise: to life, an era so rich in the lights and an open-air museum colours of Monet, Renoir and Pissarro. Auvers attracts visitors from all over The chateau has 3 dining rooms. the world on a pilgrimage to visit www.chateau-auvers.fr Van Gogh country. They discover an Rue de Léry open-air museum of landscapes that 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise have been preserved along with their Laurent Mandallaz many historical monuments such as +33 (0)1 34 48 48 55 Notre-Dame Church, the Auberge [email protected] Ravoux, the house of Dr Gachet as well as the Château d’Auvers, the Paris Region Destination 2015 / 2016 • Impressionism Region Paris Musée de l’Absinthe and Daubigny’s home-studio. 42 Auberge Ravoux (Also known as The House of Van Gogh) In this house, preserved as it originally was, visitors can see modest room number 5 where Van Gogh spent the last few days of his life. A video evokes the artist’s work at Auvers whilst in the courtyard Van Gogh Europe pays tribute to the Dutch painter 10 illustrated panels retrace Van Gogh’s personal and artistic path and offers an exceptional programme entitled through the places he lived. “Van Gogh 2015: 125 years of inspiration”: grand Still operating as an inn today, Auberge exhibitions, events, new mediation resources, Ravoux oers simple and authentic dedicated infrastructures… food served with local wines in the warm atmosphere of a literary café. Van Gogh Europe federates around thirty institutions www.maisondevangogh.fr/en from the Netherlands, Belgium, France and England Place de la Mairie with the mission to promote Van Gogh’s legacy. Among 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise Marie-France Gillet them: Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam), Mons 2015 +33 (0)1 30 36 60 60 European Capital of Culture, Van Gogh Brabant, [email protected] Kröller-Müller Museum, Paris Region Tourist Board, Van Gogh Foundation (Arles), Saint-Rémy-de-Provence... Musée de l’Absinthe (Absinthe Museum) www.vangogh2015.eu After Lautrec and Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh dedicated a painting to absinthe in 1887. To understand absinthe’s importance in social and cultural life in the 19th century, the museum oers a unique collection of objects required for the ritual consumption of the drink as well as drawings from the press, etchings and paintings. Possibility of tastings at the museum. www.musee-absinthe.com 44 rue Callé 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise Marie-Claude Delahaye +33 (0)1 30 36 83 26 [email protected]

La Maison-Atelier de Daubigny In the footsteps of Van Gogh 2015 (Auvers-sur-Oise cultural season) (Daubigny’s Studio House) In 1861 the famous landscape painter April to September 2015 Daubigny moved to Auvers-sur-Oise A restored version of Lust for Life is about to appear on the where he welcomed his artist friends. big screen and so the cultural team at Auvers-sur-Oise are His home-studio is decorated with exceptional paintings by Daubigny celebrating Van Gogh through cinema. Over the summer, a public (father and son) as well as works by programme brings something different to this village of artists. Corot, Daumier and even Oudinot. www.visitparisregion.com www.atelier-daubigny.com This cultural season is part of the exceptional European 61 rue Daubigny 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise programme entitled “Van Gogh 2015: 125 years of Paris Region Destination 2015 / 2016 • Impressionism Region Paris Marie-France Gillet inspiration.” +33 (0)1 30 36 60 60 [email protected] 43 Van Gogh trip: from Paris to Auvers-sur-Oise 2 DAYS Van Gogh at the Musée The works created in the south of d’Orsay France are celebrated in particular by La Chambre de Van Gogh à Arles (Orsay Museum) (Van Gogh’s Room in Arles), The Musée d’Orsay has 24 paintings La Méridienne, La Nuit étoilé by Vincent van Gogh that retrace his (Starry Night) or the Autoportrait artistic development between Paris de 1889 (Self-portrait of 1889). and Arles. They are a testimony to From Van Gogh’s last few days spent in the painter’s genius that led him Auvers-sur-Oise, the museum exhibits beyond Impressionism, to open a new major paintings such as Le Portrait du and singular artistic path. Dr Gachet and L’Église d’Auvers-sur-Oise. The Parisian period is illustrated by works www.musee-orsay.fr/en such as Autoportrait de 1887 (Self-portrait 1 rue de la Légion d’Honneur of 1887), L’Italienne (The Italian Woman), 75007 Paris Le Restaurant de la Sirène à Asnières Musée et Compagnie (Restaurant de la Sirène at Asnières) or (bulk tickets) Les Fritillaires (Fritillaries). +33 (0)1 40 13 49 13 In these paintings are the colours [email protected] and lights that Van Gogh borrowed For group bookings, use the online form from the Impressionists.

DAY 1 DAY 2 2.30 - 3.15pm: tour of the Musée de l’Absinthe and tasting (45min) 2pm: tour of the Musée d’Orsay 8.45am: transfer to Auvers-sur-Oise discovering the famous collection (+/- 1h15; +/- 30km) www.musee-absinthe.com 44 rue Callé of Impressionist paintings and the 10 - 10.30am: tour of 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise Van Gogh rooms (1h30) La Maison-Atelier de Daubigny Marie-Claude Delahaye 3.30pm: break at the Musée d’Orsay (30min) +33 (0)1 30 36 83 26 restaurant (30min) This landscape painter created the [email protected] With its authentic 1900s décor first artist’s hostel in Auvers. listed as a historical monument. 3.30 - 5pm: show Voyage au temps www.atelier-daubigny.com des Impressionnistes (A journey Laurence Corbet-Legris 61 rue Daubigny through the Impressionist era) (Groupe Elior) 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise at Château d’Auvers (1h30) +33 (0)1 58 01 12 11 Marie-France Gillet [email protected] +33 (0)1 30 36 60 60 5 - 5.30pm: break at the patio garden 4pm: transfer to Place St Georges [email protected] of the Château d’Auvers restaurant (bookings required) (+/- 30min) 10.30am - 12pm: guided tour of the www.chateau-auvers.fr 4.30 - 6.30pm: NEW village of Auvers Sur les pas de Rue de Léry guided tour In the footsteps of Van Gogh (In the footsteps of Van 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise Van Gogh in Montmartre with the Gogh) with the Tourism Information Laurent Mandallaz Montmartre Tourist Board (2h) O›ce, including the church and the +33 (0)1 34 48 48 55 This picturesque stroll follows the cemetery (1h30) [email protected] Parisian path of the great painter Laurent Olivier through the heart of Montmartre, +33 (0)1 34 48 00 10 5.30 - 6.45pm: return from Auvers- from Père Tanguy’s shop to the [email protected] sur-Oise to Paris cabarets (Chat-Noir, Tambourin, etc.). (+/- 1h15; +/- 30Km) 12 - 12.45pm: tour of Van Gogh’s TIP A secret passage reveals the rural bedroom in Auberge Ravoux (45min) atmosphere of the Butte Montmartre Musée d’Orsay / Musée in 1886 with its old windmills that 12.45 - 2.15pm: lunch at Auberge inspired so many paintings. Ravoux (1h30) de l’Orangerie passeport This pass provides access to the www.montmartre-guide.com/en www.maisondevangogh.fr/en permanent collections and temporary Catherine Roudon Place de la Mairie exhibitions: +33 (0)1 42 62 21 21 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise

Paris Region Destination 2015 / 2016 • Impressionism Region Paris - the same day in the museum where [email protected] Marie-France Gillet +33 (0)1 30 36 60 60 it is purchased, [email protected] - within four days in the other 44 museum. Impressionism trips 1 1 DAY 2 1 DAY From precursors of Impressionism Paris at the time of the to Sisley Impressionists 10am: guided tour of the Musée des peintres de Barbizon 10.30am: tour of the Musée Marmottan Monet (Barbizon Museum) (1h30) (Marmottan Monet Museum), including the “Impression, Tracing the path of the landscape painters, precursors Rising Sun” painting by Monet which gave its name to the to Impressionism. Impressionist movement (1h30) www.seine-et-marne.fr www.marmottan.fr/uk/ 92 grande rue - 77630 Barbizon 2 rue Louis Boilly - 75016 Paris Joëlle Dudouit Christine Lecca +33 (0)1 60 66 22 27 +33 (0)1 44 96 50 83 [email protected] [email protected] 11.30am: guided tour of L’Atelier Jean-François Millet 12 noon: transfer on foot (+/- 10 min) (the home-studio of Jean-François Millet) (45 min) 12.10pm: lunch at the restaurant La Gare (1h20) www.atelier-millet.fr www.groupe-bertrand.com 27 grande rue - 77630 Barbizon 19 chaussée de - 75016 Paris Hiam Farhat Alexandra Maury +33 (0)1 60 66 21 55 +33 (0)1 53 45 84 95 [email protected] [email protected] 12.15pm: lunch at the restaurant L’Atelier 1.30pm: metro transfer (+/- 30min) Hotel Les Pléiades 2pm: Guided tour of the Opéra National de Paris - Palais www.hotel-les-pleiades.com Garnier with Cultival (1h30) 21 Grande Rue - 77630 Barbizon Emblematic symbol of Second Empire architecture Samuel Tenenborczel and the Impressionist period. +33 (0)1 60 66 85 95 www.cultival.fr/en [email protected] International: Arina Trunova 1.45pm: bus transfer to Moret-sur-Loing +33 (0)1 42 46 74 62 (+/- 30min; +/- 20km) [email protected] 2.15pm: guided tour Sur les pas de Sisley (In Sisley’s 3.30pm: Tour of Impressionist Paris in a 2CV with footsteps) with the Moret Seine and Loing Tourism O›ce 4 roues sous 1 parapluie (1h30) (1h30) www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com/EN/index.html Guided tour of this charming medieval village where Sisley Aurélie Alix lived the last 20 years of his life. +33 (0)1 58 59 27 82 www.msl-tourisme.fr [email protected] 4 bis place de Samois - 77250 Moret-sur-Loing 5pm: free time in Montmartre Yannick Charlatte +33 (0)1 60 70 41 66 7pm: dinner at the restaurant Le , [email protected] a bistro at the top of Montmartre, on the site of the dance hall of the same name that was immortalised by Renoir. 3.45pm: return to Paris (1h) www.lemoulindelagalette.fr/en 83 - 75018 Paris Stéphane Maury +33 (0)1 47 05 50 18 [email protected] Paris Region Destination 2015 / 2016 • Impressionism Region Paris

Moret-sur-Loing Musée Marmottan Monet 45 3 Monet, Renoir: from the Musée de l’Orangerie 2 DAYS DAY 1 (Orangerie Museum) to Montmartre 2 - 3pm: tour of the Musée de l’Orangerie, including Monet’s famous NEW Nymphéas (Water Lilies) (1h) www.musee-orangerie.fr Discover the Musée de Montmartre (Montmartre Museum) Jardin des Tuileries (near the Seine) Open 17th October 2014 75001 Paris Dedicated to the history of Butte Montmartre, this museum tells the tale of Musée et Compagnie the area’s artistic eervescence and the atmosphere of its famous cabarets (bulk tickets) through paintings, posters and drawings by Toulouse-Lautrec, Modigliani, +33 (0)1 40 13 49 13 Kupka, Steinlen, Valadon, Utrillo... [email protected] For group bookings, use the online In October 2014, the Montmartre museum oers new areas and a restaurant form. serving light meals with a view over the gardens. 3pm: metro transfer (+/- 15min) 3.15pm: Impressionist walk through Studio-flat Chez Valadon and Utrillo Montmartre with the Montmartre Suzanne Valadon, famous for being one of the first women painters, moved Tourist Board (1h30) in the footsteps in to number 12 rue Cortot in 1898. She stayed there again between 1912 and of Renoir, Pissarro, Toulouse-Lautrec, 1926 with her boyfriend André Utter and his son Maurice Utrillo who painted Van Gogh... unforgettable views of Montmartre. The workshop has been reconstructed and www.montmartre-guide.com/en opens its doors to the public for the first time. Catherine Roudon +33 (0)1 42 62 21 21 Hotel Demarne [email protected] Completely refurbished, this beautiful 19th century private residence can 4.45pm: tour of the Montmartre now host top level temporary exhibitions. Père Tanguy, who sold colours to Museum and refreshments on the patio Impressionist painters, had lodgings there. of Café Renoir. www.museedemontmartre.fr Café Renoir 12 rue Cortot - 75018 Paris Karelle Le Quéré On the ground floor of Hotel Demarne, in the summer months Café Renoir +33 (0)1 49 25 89 43 extends its patio into the Renoir Gardens. This tea room oers delicious [email protected] afternoon teas and light snacks under the conservatory that was designed by Hubert Le Gall. The conservatory is heated in winter. 6pm: transfer on foot (+/- 20 min) It is open all year round, from 10am to 6pm. 7 - 11pm: dinner-show at the Moulin Rouge, the famous cabaret immortalised www.museedemontmartre.fr/museum-gardens by Toulouse-Lautrec. Musée de Montmartre – Jardins Renoir 12 rue Cortot - 75018 PARIS www.moulin-rouge.com Karelle Le Quéré 82 boulevard de Clichy - 75018 Paris +33 (0)1 49 25 89 43 Katrin Grigull [email protected] +33 (0)1 53 09 82 24 [email protected] Paris Region Destination 2015 / 2016 • Impressionism Region Paris

46 DAY 2 OPTION 1 11.45am - 12.30pm: tour of the 1st April to 31st October 2015 Musée Fournaise which brings back to life the elegant parties that were 9am - 6.30pm: PARISCityVISION held on the banks of the River Seine shuttle Monet Day: Musée d’Orsay and during the Impressionists’ era, and the Giverny (9h30) passion for rowing. Beginning with a guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay followed by www.musee-fournaise.com unaccompanied lunch. Then on to Île des Impressionnistes Giverny for a guided tour of the gardens 78400 Chatou and unaccompanied visit of Monet’s Gwennaëlle Walther house before returning to Paris. +33 (0)1 34 80 63 22 [email protected] www.pariscityvision.com/en International: Giovanni Maciocco 12.30 - 2pm: lunch at the restaurant +33 (0)1 44 55 60 12 at Maison Fournaise, [email protected] the natural landscape from the famous Déjeuner des Canotiers (Lunch of the Boating Party) by Renoir www.restaurant-fournaise.fr Île des Impressionnistes, Chatou Île des Impressionnistes 3 rue du Bac - 78400 Chatou Peter Ruiter OPTION 3 +33 (0)1 30 71 41 91 [email protected] Visit the land of the Impressionists, the banks of the River Seine that 2pm: transfer from Chatou to Paris inspired these great painters. (+/- 30min) 9.45pm: transfer from Paris to Chatou (+/- 30 min) 10.15 - 11.45am: NEW theatrical tour In the footsteps of the Impressionists with the Pays des Impressionistes Tourism Information O›ce. Musée d’Orsay This immersive tour brings the era of the Impressionists to life. Throughout the tour along the River Seine around Chatou and the famous Maison Fournaise, OPTION 2 visitors will meet an oarsman, a Parisian Tour of Impressionist Paris in a 2CV woman, an art critic, an amateur with 4 roues sous 1 parapluie painter... (max. 9h) www.pays-des-impressionnistes.fr A rented 2CV: an original way for Dominique Gueugnon driving from Paris to Auvers-sur-Oise. +33 (0)1 30 61 61 35 In the village so dear to Van Gogh, [email protected] visit the chateau, discover the show Musée Fournaise A journey through the Impressionist era and enjoy lunch (tour and lunch included). In the afternoon, using a roadbook and sat nav, discover the landscapes of Vexin that so inspired the Impressionists. www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com Aurélie Alix +33 (0)1 58 59 27 82 [email protected] Paris Region Destination 2015 / 2016 • Impressionism Region Paris

Maison Fournaise

47 An encounter with history Paris and its region revealed like a history book brought to life. Many sites are marked by the Napoleonic era or the Great War. The Paris Region Tourist Board oers specific tours and trips to discover these historic periods under the best possible conditions.

Tracing Napoleon’s path

Napoleon is without doubt one of France’s most famous historic characters. Travelling through Paris and its region, visitors can discover museums, monuments and places where Napoleon left his mark.

3 exhibition-events dedicated to Napoleon I

Napoléon et Paris : une capitale pour l’Europe (Napoleon and Paris: a capital for Europe) From 8th April to 30th August 2015 Musée Carnavalet This exhibition shows how Napoleon saw Paris... and how Parisians saw their sovereign. Napoleon’s interest in the capital never waned, even if he had a complex relationship with the city. As the main political theatre during the Napoleonic period, Paris illustrates the complexity of this great man simultaneously inspired by the philosophy of the Enlightenment and a promoter of new absolute monarchy. Nearly 400 works and documents (paintings, prints, drawings, furniture, objects...) can be seen. www.carnavalet.paris.fr/en 23 rue de Sévigné - 75003 Paris Nathalie Anielewska +33 (0)1 80 05 41 06 [email protected] An encounter with history Destination 2015 / 2016 • An encounter Region Paris Musée Carnavalet

48 Le bivouac de Napoléon : travelled, he had a very particular The exhibition oƒers a very complete luxe impérial en organisation that recreated imperial vision of the Emperor’s military camp. etiquette. campagne et en voyage. His work and rest space has been His campaign tents were genuine reconstructed under an original tent (Napoleon’s military camp: imperial travelling palaces and his luggage dating back to 1808. luxury on campaign and when travelling) carried luxurious folding furnishings www.mobiliernational.culture.gouv.fr End March to end July 2015 and furniture: bed, table, armchair, 42 avenue des Gobelins - 75013 Paris Galerie des Gobelins desk and toiletries were tidied away in Véronique Leprette Napoleon spent a great deal of time precious cases and specially designed +33 (0)1 44 08 52 74 travelling or on campaign. For his trunks. [email protected] military camps and whenever he

Galerie des Gobelins Galerie des Gobelins

Napoléon à Sainte-Hélène (Napoleon in Saint Helena) April to July 2016 Army museum - Hôtel national des Invalides Dedicated to the exile of Napoleon I on Saint Helena, the exhibition depicts his everyday life on the island until his death on 5th May 1821. It exclusively presents the furniture from Longwood House, Napoleon’s last home, recently restored and shown for the first time to the public, oƒ the island. Army museum - Hôtel national des Invalides The exhibition focuses on the rise of the legend of the Emperor and how the legend has developed up to the present day. www.musee-armee.fr/en 129 rue de Grenelle - 75007 Paris Céline Escalère, +33 (0)1 44 42 43 87 [email protected] An encounter with history Destination 2015 / 2016 • An encounter Region Paris

49 Imperial residence at Fontainebleau Surrounded by 130 hectares of parks and gardens, the Château de Fontainebleau is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Napoleon I considered it to be “the real home of kings, a house of centuries”.

Château de Fontainebleau Ceaselessly renovated and refurbished, Fontainebleau experienced eight centuries of continuous royal presence, from the arrival of Louis VII the Younger in 1137, to the abdication of Napoleon III in 1870. Today, it still houses a great many treasures of the Imperial era. Napoleon I hastened to restore and refurnish the chateau that the French revolution had emptied. The Napoleon I Museum has an exceptional collection of furniture, art, objets d’art, weapons, clothing, documents and historical souvenirs that belonged to the Imperial family. The Sovereign Grands Appartements present the private apartment of Napoleon I, as it would have been in the First Empire. The Petits Appartements can also be visited. They were inhabited by Napoleon and Joséphine, then Napoleon and Marie-Louise. Events at the Château de Fontainebleau in 2015 www.chateaudefontainebleau.fr - Spring 2015: opening of Joséphine’s bedroom Place du Général de Gaulle - 77300 Fontainebleau - End March to end June 2015: exhibition “Pius VII in Hugo Plumel conflict with Napoleon. Rome, Paris, Fontainebleau, +33 (0)1 60 71 51 61 1796-1814” [email protected]

Departing from Paris, a PARISCityVISION shuttle can combine a visit to the Château de Vaux le Vicomte with the Château de Fontainebleau (see page 14)

TOURS 1 DAY NEW 1 DAY Fontainebleau in the days of the Emperor Fontainebleau: in Napoleon’s footsteps 10am: guided tour of the town of Fontainebleau and visit Morning: audio guided tour of the Grands Appartements of the private residences erected during the diƒerent in the Château de Fontainebleau: the Pope’s apartment, Court residencies. the Renaissance rooms and the Sovereigns’ apartments 11.30am: guided tour of the Military Equestrian Centre finishing with the Emperor’s apartment. and the former stables of Napoleon I. Lunch in a restaurant in central Fontainebleau. 12.30pm: lunch in a restaurant in the town centre. Afternoon: guided tour of the Napoleon I Museum. 2.30pm: free time in the Napoleon I Museum, then Every day except Tuesday and Sunday. guided tour of the Small Apartments in the Château de www.visit.pariswhatelse.fr Fontainebleau. 11 rue Royale - 77300 Fontainebleau Option: accommodation at Hotel Napoléon. Virginie Roy Fontainebleau Tourisme +33 (0)1 60 39 60 39 www.fontainebleau-tourisme.com/index.php/en [email protected] Dominique Dominjon

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50 Napoleon in Versailles The world famous Château de Versailles is also the Museum of French History. It houses many testimonials to the Napoleonic era.

Le Grand Trianon The Grand Trianon, built by Jules Hardouin Mansart in 1687, is without a doubt the most refined collection of buildings in the entire Versailles estate. After having commissioned its restoration, Napoleon Bonaparte stayed there several times with his second wife, the Empress Marie-Louise. The current layout is very close to that of the First Empire. The Emperor’s small apartments Napoleon occupied these apartments for the first time in 1809, in the period that followed his divorce from Joséphine. The Empress’ apartments In the left wing we find the Empress’ bedroom, the Salon des Glaces, the Salon de la Chapelle... http://en.chateauversailles.fr Place d’armes - 78000 Versailles Christophe Didier +33 (0)1 30 83 53 95 [email protected]

Museum of French History The Coronation Hall displays décor celebrating the glory of the Empire heightened by two paintings by Jacques-Louis David, Le sacre de Napoléon (The Coronation of Napoleon) and Le serment fait à l’Empereur par l’armée après la distribution des aigles (The Distribution of the Eagle Standards). There are also portraits of Napoleon and his two wives, Joséphine de

Beauharnais and Marie-Louise de Museum of French History Habsbourg-Lorraine. In the 1792 Hall, visitors can admire portraits of Bonaparte and young o£cers who were to become his TIP NEW generals and marshals. Further on, a monumental painting depicts the 2-day pass Nights at the Orangerie battle of Wagram, in 1809 (Galerie des This pass gives access to the many Every year, a series of grand open-air Batailles). facets of Versailles with plenty of time shows is organised in the enchanting http://en.chateauversailles.fr for perusing the chateau and gardens. surroundings of the Orangerie Gardens Place d’armes - 78000 Versailles Valid for 2 consecutive days, access to at the Château de Versailles. On the Christophe Didier all areas. programme: operas, concerts, ballets... +33 (0)1 30 83 53 95 http://en.chateauversailles.fr www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr/en Frania Kolodziej [email protected] Christophe Didier with history Destination 2015 / 2016 • An encounter Region Paris +33 (0)1 30 83 53 95 +33 (0)1 30 83 74 44 [email protected] [email protected] 51 Joséphine and Napoleon at Rueil-Malmaison The town of Rueil-Malmaison reveals authentic testimonies to the imperial era, particularly concerning Joséphine de Beauharnais, Napoleon Bonaparte’s first wife.

Château de Malmaison 1800 and 1802, their home was Visit: Bonaparte’s o£ce, the Salle The Malmaison estate is an authentic also the venue for political du Conseil, Joséphine’s bedroom example of the imperial era. decision-making. as it was originally… Purchased in 1799 by Napoleon and Furniture, tapestries, woodwork, www.chateau-malmaison.fr/en Joséphine Bonaparte, it became paintings and many collections of Avenue du Château de Malmaison their residence under the Consulate. period objects make the Château de 92500 Rueil-Malmaison Joséphine organised many parties Malmaison a precious gem from the Marie-Line Luce and banquets there but between First Empire. +33 (0)1 41 29 05 57 [email protected]

EXHIBITION 2015 The Joséphine and Napoleon Bonaparte Path De Waterloo à Sainte-Hélène, la grande traversée A stroll in 10 stages with the free Rueilphone app for iPhones and iPads. (From Waterloo to Saint Helena: the big journey) Download it from 1st June to 31st August 2015 www.rueil-tourisme.com/EN Musée national du Château de Malmaison After defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon abdicated. Queen Hortense, his step-daughter, welcomed him at Malmaison. Church of Saint-Pierre Aged 46, he was planning to build a life for himself in America. He went Saint-Paul to Rochefort-sur-Mer, but the two frigates ready to take him and his suite A listed monument, the Church of to America never left harbour as they were blocked by English ships. Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul houses Having retreated to the Isle of Aix, Napoleon negotiated his surrender; the tombs of Joséphine and her the British insisted on his exile. daughter Queen Hortense. Organised for the bicentenary of the fall of the First Empire (Waterloo 1815) Made of Carrara marble, Joséphine’s and the exile of Napoleon to Saint Helena, this exhibition evokes the transitory tomb was finished in 1825. period of the Napoleonic era. In the church, visitors can admire the www.chateau-malmaison.fr/en superb organ gifted by Napoleon III Avenue du Château de Malmaison and created by Bacchio d’Agniolo. 92500 Rueil-Malmaison www.rueil-tourisme.com/EN Marie-Line Luce Rueil-Malmaison Tourist Board +33 (0)1 41 29 05 57 13 boulevard du Maréchal Foch [email protected] 92500 Rueil-Malmaison Maud Richy

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52 TOURS NEW IN RUEIL-MALMAISON DEPARTURE FROM PARIS Every day except Tuesdays and the BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT first Sunday of the month. 1 DAY Napoleon tour: Château de Malmaison + Invalides AND PARIS 1 DAY Imperial day at Departure for Rueil-Malmaison, guided “Napoleonic memories” Rueil-Malmaison tour of the chateau, then free time at Tour of the Local History Museum, the Church of Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul. tour (4h) the Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul Church, Lunch. Tour of the Marmottan library the Château de Malmaison and the Back to Paris to visit the Church in the A historian fascinated by Napoleon, Château de la Petite Malmaison Invalides. Paul Marmottan amassed a priceless (lunch optional). collection on the First Empire in his Mondays and Fridays. personal library in Boulogne. www.pariscityvision.com/en HALF-DAY Tea time at Joséphine’s home International: Giovanni Maciocco +33 (0)1 44 55 60 12 Tour of the Hotel Tour of the Château de Malmaison [email protected] Kergorlay-Langsdor and the Château de la Petite Malmaison then afternoon tea in Built in the 1890s for a descendent the private lounge. of General de Caulaincourt, one of Napoleon’s Grand Cavalrymen, this www.rueil-tourisme.com/EN private residence hides precious Rueil-Malmaison Tourist Board historic memories associated with 13 boulevard du Maréchal Foch the Napoleonic era. 92500 Rueil-Malmaison Maud Richy The tour finishes with a snack served +33 (0)1 47 32 37 29 in the residence’s dining room. [email protected] http://uk.tourisme-hautsdeseine.com Hauts-de-Seine Réservation Estelle Silliard +33 (0)1 46 93 03 01 [email protected] Hotel Kergorlay-Langsdor

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Emperor’s life and glory From Bonaparte to Napoleon: in the footsteps of Tour of the Château de Malmaison. Lunch, then tour of the an exceptional man Army Museum, Hôtel national des Invalides in Paris. Tour of the Château de Malmaison. Every day except Tuesdays and the first Sunday and Monday of the month. Lunch in a restaurant in Rueil-Malmaison. Then a tour of the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud Napoleon and the Legion of Honour (museum and gardens), where there used to be a chateau, Tour of the Château de Malmaison. Lunch, then tour of the the setting for major events in the Napoleonic era. Musée National de la Légion d’Honneur in Paris. Available in French and English. Wednesday to Sunday, except the first Sunday of the month. http://uk.tourisme-hautsdeseine.com For groups of up to 25 people. Estelle Silliard Napoleonic collections +33 (0)1 46 93 92 98 Tour of the Château de Malmaison. Lunch, then tour of the [email protected] Cité de la Céramique (factory and museum) in Sèvres. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. For groups of up to 50 people. www.rueil-tourisme.com/EN Rueil-Malmaison Tourist Board 13 boulevard du Maréchal Foch - 92500 Rueil-Malmaison Maud Richy +33 (0)1 47 32 37 29 with history Destination 2015 / 2016 • An encounter Region Paris [email protected] 53 Napoleon in Rambouillet Around fifty kilometres to the south-west of Paris, the Rambouillet Estate is a 14th century fortified castle that has been progressively transformed into a private home by the illustrious characters who owned it, in particular Louis XVI and Napoleon I.

Château de Rambouillet Within the chateau, Napoleon definitively made his mark. In 1804, the former royal estate became an imperial residence: Napoleon Bonaparte made Rambouillet his hunting headquarters. He made improvements to the chateau which became one of his favourite residences. Today, visitors can discover his apartments, the neo-Pompeiian interior decoration, the bathroom and objects that describe in detail the Emperor’s everyday. Surrounded by gardens and parks that have received the “Jardin Remarquable” label, with its canals and six islands the Rambouillet estate has everything a visitor needs for a pleasant stroll. The visit continues with the Dairy of Queen Marie-Antoinette and the Thatched Cottage with Shells, decorated with mother-of-pearl and seashells. www.chateau-rambouillet.monuments-nationaux.fr/en International: William Roussel +33 (0)1 44 61 20 83 [email protected]

GUIDED TOURS FOR GROUPS Visit our professional website to find: Rambouillet: Imperial residence (1h30) - details of events (exhibitions, Everyday life, arts and history are covered during a guided commemorations…), tour to discover the grand and also small details in the life - tourist packages and combinations. of Napoleon Bonaparte. Option of guided horse and carriage ride to discover the chateau, the Queen’s Dairy, the Thatched Cottage with Shells and the 15-hectare gardens. Two tours possible: - short tour (1h50): leaving from the chateau, the tour finishes at the Queen’s Dairy; - complete tour (2h15): pick-up and drop oƒ at the chateau. Maximum 20 people, booking required. www.chateau-rambouillet.monuments-nationaux.fr/en International: William Roussel Restoration work is planned at the chateau for +33 (0)1 44 61 20 83 2015. Please contact the site itself for more [email protected] information. An encounter with history Destination 2015 / 2016 • An encounter Region Paris

54 Napoleon: a man of war Paris is full of sights and monuments marked by Napoleon. At the Hôtel national des Invalides, Napoleon the soldier is celebrated. It is a great starting point for visiting other sites that illustrate the campaigns of this great military leader.

Hôtel national des Tomb of Napoleon I Invalides The Dome Church houses Napoleon’s monumental tomb, the tomb of his Army Museum son and the tombs of famous military Part of the prestigious Hôtel National leaders (Turenne, Vauban, Foch, etc.). des Invalides, the Army Museum Made entirely of red quartz on a base boasts priceless collections, from the of green granite from Les Vosges, the Middle Ages to the modern day. tomb is surrounded by a laurel crown The collections concerning Napoleon and 12 “Victories” sculpted by Pradier, Bonaparte, his armies and his symbolising Napoleon’s military marshals are particularly remarkable. campaigns. At the back of the crypt The museum retraces the Imperial there is a statue of the Emperor campaigns and presents the wearing the Imperial symbol. weaponry and military corps that www.musee-armee.fr/en Secrets of Les Invalides made their mark. Hôtel national des Invalides An unusual guided tour of Among the treasures presented by 129 rue de Grenelle - 75007 Paris Les Invalides, taking visitors behind the museum, the famous painting by Anne Luro the scenes to areas usually closed to Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres: +33 (0)1 44 42 43 87 the public: anecdotes, bizarre stories, Napoléon 1er sur le trône (Napoleon I [email protected] enigmas and legends abound. on his Imperial Throne). Also present www.cultival.fr/en are the chain of the Grand Master of International: Arina Trunova the Order of the Legion of Honour +33 (0)1 42 46 74 62 and a case of four pistols that [email protected] belonged to Napoleon.

Pantheon Musée national Originally, under Louis XV, the Pantheon was dedicated to Saint Genevieve, de la Marine the patron saint of Paris. Since then, with the admission of Victor Hugo in 1885, Firmly established in Place du it has become the place of rest for French patriots: Voltaire, Rousseau, Zola, Trocadéro, this museum of the Pierre and Marie Curie… Navy presents a unique collection The First Empire is the period during which the greatest number were admitted of 1,000 extraordinary objects. Once to the Pantheon: 41 grand dignitaries of the Empire were buried here. inside the door, the rich and ornate No access to the colonnade which is closed for refurbishment. décor on Canot de l’Empereur (the Emperor’s Rowing Boat) is staggering. www.pantheon.monuments-nationaux.fr/en Place du Panthéon - 75005 Paris Other testimonies to the Imperial era International: William Roussel include the Sword of the “Marins de +33 (0)1 44 61 20 83 Garde”, the corps that accompanied [email protected] the French Army from 1805 and the model ships (Muiron, a frigate with 44 canons built in 1797 and Le Triomphant, a ship with 74 canons). www.musee-marine.fr 17 place du Trocadéro 75016 Paris Paloma Schmidt-Dohna +33 (0)1 53 65 81 57 [email protected] Panthéon An encounter with history Destination 2015 / 2016 • An encounter Region Paris

55 Napoleon the builder A tireless and visionary builder, Napoleon I launched a policy of major civil engineering works to modernise, improve and keep the capital city clean.

Arc de triomphe In 1806, immediately following the Battle of Austerlitz, Napoleon ordered EMPIRE COLLECTIONS the construction of the Arc de triomphe in honour of France’s great army. The monument was to dominate Paris and satisfy the Emperor’s taste for Antiquity. An interesting way to learn more 50 metres high and 45 metres wide, the Arc de Triomphe is a sumptuous about the Empire is to discover the masterpiece standing proudly at the top of the Champs-Élysées. From its balcony, collections in the dišerent museums. experience a unique panorama of Paris, night and day. www.arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr/en Musée du Louvre - 75008 Paris Amongst the First Empire collections International: William Roussel at the Louvre are the paintings: +33 (0)1 44 61 20 83 The Consecration of the Emperor [email protected] Napoleon and the Coronation of Empress Joséphine on December 2, 1804 by Jacques-Louis David, Napoleon’s o£cial artist. The tour continues with the works of Antoine-Jean Gros and the portrait of the Empress Joséphine (1763 - 1814) by Pierre-Paul Prud’hon. The collections also include jewellery, crockery and pieces of furniture. www.louvre.fr/en Main entrance under the Pyramid 75001 Paris Nelly Girault +33 (0)1 40 20 56 64 [email protected]

Sèvres - Cité de la céramique Arc de triomphe On the edge of Paris, Sèvres - Cité de la Céramique is a museum with exceptional collections of ceramics from every age and from all over the Napoleon walking tour Paris under Napoléon world. Guided tour through historic Paris to Tour of the workshops to discover Napoleon was also responsible for the discover: Place Vendôme, Rue Saint the factory in operation since the construction of the Canal de l’Ourcq Honoré, Palais Royal, , 18th century. and the Canal Saint-Martin, built to the Carrousel, the Musée du Louvre. ease tra£c on the River Seine. In Then, on the other side of the River www.sevresciteceramique.fr the same spirit bridges were built Seine, the Hotel de Salm and the 2 place de la Manufacture (Austerlitz, Pont des Arts, Iéna...) and famous Musée national de la Légion 92310 Sèvres fountains installed for the comfort of d’honneur et des ordres de chevalerie. Marion Schock the local residents (in particular the +33 (0)1 46 29 22 09 From 1 to 10 people. Available in fountain in Place du Châtelet). [email protected] French and English. A number of monuments are dedicated to the glory of his French www.touring-france.com army: the Église de la Madeleine, Claire Amaouche Colonne Vendôme and also the +33 (0)1 56 79 05 15 Arc de triomphe. [email protected] An encounter with history Destination 2015 / 2016 • An encounter Region Paris

56 Centenary of the First World War

The First World War left many marks on Paris and its region. Today, there are a great many sights and monuments that pay tribute to the soldiers. Tours and trips 1 DAY 1 DAY The Battlefields Musée de la Grande of the Marne Guerre de Meaux Around Meaux, the last front line and Bois Belleau protecting Paris, there are still visible Battlefield traces of the Great War (monuments, This tour begins with a visit to the cemeteries, landscapes). American cemetery of Aisne and Departing from Meaux, the guided Marne to pay tribute to the American coach tour will introduce where the soldiers who fell whilst fighting in this Battle of the Marne took place. area. For two hours, the tour follows the The tour continues in Bois Belleau progress of the French troops, and forest, the most murderous of includes many commemorative Memorial (The Battlefields of the Marne) battlegrounds for the Marines in June sites: Charles Péguy Memorial 1918. Traces of the trenches and shell and the Grand Tombe Memorial, www.tourisme-paysdemeaux.fr/en holes can still be seen, results of the St Barthélémy Church, Notre Dame Pays de Meaux Tourist Board violent fighting. de Barcy, the American War 1 place Doumer - 77100 Meaux The following stage takes visitors Memorial… Adeline Thomas to the 304 Monument high above Guided tour in French and English. +33 (0)1 64 33 10 99 Château-Thierry. [email protected] After lunch, the tour heads to Meaux to the Museum of the Great War and 3 DAYS its collection of over 50,000 objects. Schedule: Wednesdays and Sundays The First World War - History and Memory from 7.30am, April to October. In 3 days (2 nights), this very full tour includes several battlefields of the Marne www.paris-trip.com and the north of France, covering a total of 580km. Arnaud Barré +33(0)1 56 79 05 23 DAY 1 [email protected] Departing from Paris, the trip begins with a guided tour of the Museum of the www.touring-france.com Great War, Pays de Meaux, then joins the “Chemin des Dames”, where fierce Christelle Barré-Moreaux battles were fought in 1914 and 1917. +33(0)1 56 79 05 15 [email protected] DAY 2 This day is dedicated to the Battle of Verdun with the discovery of the town and its military fortifications. A guided tour takes visitors to the right bank battlefield, then to Fort “Douaumont” and its ossuary with the remains of 130,000 unidentified soldiers, and finally the “Tranchée des baïonnettes”, to understand the horror of the fighting. DAY 3 The tour crosses the battlefield to the left bank, where fighting was fierce. In Romagna under Montfaucon, the largest American cemetery in Europe commemorates the courage of 14,246 soldiers. The tour ends at the Arc de triomphe and the tomb of the unknown soldier. www.visit.pariswhatelse.fr 11 rue Royale – 77300 Fontainebleau

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A number of key points in the First World War took place in Paris and its region: the assassination of Jean Jaurès in the Café du Croissant, Rue Montmartre; the departure of French soldiers from the Gare de l’Est; the Battle of l’Ourcq; the taxis of the Marne leaving Invalides to support the troops on the front lines; the Eišel Tower intercepting enemy messages; the peace treaty signed in the hall of Mirrors in the Château de Versailles...

1 2 Suresnes American Cemetery Arc de triomphe On the slopes of Mont-Valérien, this 3-hectare site is The Arc de triomphe is home to the tomb of the typical of American military cemeteries: huge green unknown soldier, his non-identification symbolising lawns topped with rows of white marble crosses. all those who fell on the front lines. Lit for the first Here there are 1,541 tombs of American soldiers who time on 11th November 1923, the memorial flame is died in the First World War. On the walls of the chapel, rekindled every evening at 6.30pm. bronze plaques commemorate the memory of Bookings required for groups. 974 men who disappeared at sea. www.arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr/en www.abmc.gov Place Charles de Gaulle - 75008 Paris 123 boulevard Washington - 92150 Suresnes International: William Roussel Angelo Munsel +33 (0)1 44 61 20 83 Gabrielle Mihaescu [email protected] +33 (0)1 46 25 01 70 [email protected]

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3 Army Museum - Hôtel national des Invalides The richness of the collections makes it one of the most important museums for military art and history in the world. 3 There are many objects from the First World War on display here, like one of the famous Marne taxis, named after the battled fought in September 1914. Further on, a model of the first line of trenches evokes the horror of the front lines. A 75mm-cannon (1897.model), the main weapon in the French arsenal, and the bugle that sounded the armistice of 11th November 1918 can also be seen. www.musee-armee.fr/en News about cultural events, exhibitions 129 rue de Grenelle - 75007 Paris and commemorations are available Anne Luro +33 (0)1 44 42 43 87 from the website of the Mission for the [email protected] Centenary of the First World War: An encounter with history Destination 2015 / 2016 • An encounter Region Paris www.centenaire.org/en

58 4 5 Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace Gare de l’Est (The Air and Space Museum) Le départ des poilus, août 1914 A huge permanent interactive exhibition on the In 1914, Gare de l’Est station saw many soldiers leave for 1914-1918 air battles tells of the development and the the front lines. On display since 1926 in the station’s main leading role planes had in the Great War. The exhibition hall, the fresco entitled Le départ des poilus, août 1914 boasts authentic planes from the period (original models (The infantry depart, August 1914), bears witness to the that pilots flew in 1914-1918). station’s importance in the war. Two dioramas with models recreate the image of pilots at This monumental painting (60m²) tells the tale of their the beginning and end of the war. departure for the trenches. The fresco is a tribute by A fresco evokes all the dramatic moments of those American painter Albert Herter to his son, a volunteer in tremendous battles. the French army who was killed in the last few months of the war, in 1918. www.museeairespace.fr Aéroport de Paris - Le Bourget Gare Paris-Est Place du 11 novembre 1918 - 75010 Paris 93350 Le Bourget 4 Laura Prestifilippo 6 +33 (0)1 49 92 70 22 laura.prestifi[email protected]

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Gare de l’Est 6 Musée de la Grande Guerre du Pays de Meaux (Museum of the Great war, Pays de Meaux) An essential destination to understand the First World War and its eƒects on society, this museum presents a collection unique in Europe. Located on the actual front lines of the Marne, it is an ideal departure point for visiting the battlefields to the north and east of France. Tourism and remembering the Great With a unique collection in Europe, the Museum of the Great War in Pays de Meaux oƒers a new vision of the War - the tourist network of the western world’s first war. Under the large nave, the reconstruction front is publishing a multi-regional map of a battlefield brings together tanks and planes. (from Nord-Pas de Calais to Alsace and the Its permanent exhibition covers 3,000m2 and includes all Paris region) which references the sites aspects of the conflict through appealing and innovative layout and design: projections, soundtracks and interactive associated with the Great War: memorials, terminals. In particular, it shows how between 1914 and battlefields, museums... 1918 the world moved from the 19th to the 20th century. For more information: A tour lasting just over an hour oƒers an immersive [email protected] experience. It begins in the 1870s, when the first tensions led to the start of the First World War and finishes in 1939 at the dawn of the Second World War. www.museedelagrandeguerre.eu/en O®ce de Tourisme du Pays de Meaux Rue Lazare Ponticelli - 77100 Meaux

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Whether laying siege to a castle or diving into an underwater world, Paris and its region is full of fun destinations for all the family. Exhibitions, amusement parks, discovering nature and other curiosities, the Paris Region Tourist Board has selected some not-to-be-missed essentials that will guarantee unforgettable memories - and a little culture too!

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Bewitching and charming chateaux, medieval cities, sumptuous gardens, amusement parks... Many sites oer tours and events to enjoy as fun and cultural family outings. Adventures where everyone will enjoy being a kid again.

NEW Disneyland® Paris Disneyland® Paris is the number one tourist destination in Europe with over 250 million visitors since it first opened in 1992. Disneyland® Paris has over 50 exceptional attractions, shows and parades. Visitors can bask in the enchantment of legendary tales from the great Disney classics. Walt Disney Studios® take visitors behind the scenes into the magical world of show business, animation and television. Every season calls for a celebration at ®: summer holidays, Halloween, Christmas, not forgetting Welsh Saint David’s Day and Irish Saint Patrick’s Day. www.DisneylandParis.com 77777 Marne la Vallée Amin Luqman +33 (0)1 64 74 52 02 [email protected] Ratatouille: the Adventure Walt Disney Studios® Paris New to Walt Disney Studios® Paris: the Ratatouille Ride! This new attraction is fully immersive: a rat-height fantasy world to discover! Family activities Destination 2015 / 2016 • Family Region Paris

60 Château de Vincennes Château de Breteuil On the outskirts of Paris, Château In the heart of the wonderful Chevreuse de Vincennes captures the attention Valley 35km south of Paris, Château with its fortified walls and medieval de Breteuil takes you on a captivating towers. journey through history and the A royal residence from the 12th to imaginary. 18th centuries, it testifies to its A guided tour introduces the chateau, glorious past. magnificently furnished and staged Children love its 14th century dungeon, with 50 waxwork models from the Grévin Museum. In the outbuildings, Château de Vaux le Vicomte the highest in Europe. It overlooks the huge , a favourite seven scenes illustrate the most wood for walks, enjoyed by famous tales by Perrault. Château de Vaux horse-riders, cyclists and joggers. Breteuil is also an exceptional place le Vicomte After significant restoration work, the for walks: its parks have received the A masterpiece of classical art, Vaux Saint-Chapelle de Vincennes chapel “remarkable garden” label and cover le Vicomte is the work of three has reopened its doors to the public. nearly 75 hectares. genuises in their fields: architect Louis This exceptional religious edifice dates Throughout the year the chateau plays Le Vau, artist Charles le Brun and back to 1379 and boasts remarkable host to events: egg hunts at Easter, gardener André Le Nôtre. It inspired interior architecture and décor. shows, workshops and exhibitions. the construction of the Château de Free for under 18s. www.breteuil.com Versailles. www.vincennes.monuments-nationaux.fr Château de Breteuil Vaux le Vicomte has a rich event Avenue de Paris Choisel 78460 Chevreuse programme: shows, exhibitions, 94300 Vincennes Fanny Mourès candlelight evenings, 17th Century International: William Roussel +33 (0)1 30 52 05 11 Days in period costume, firework +33 (0)1 44 61 20 83 [email protected] shows and more. william.roussel@monuments- There are a huge range of activities to nationaux.fr delight children: treasure hunts and puzzles, costume hire, educational workshops and tools, water games... Three tours are available on tablets: The Court Conspiracy, the Mysterious Poison A air and Fouquet’s For lots of fun ideas and interesting things to do, Challenges. check out the Family Paris guide on Electric cart hire for visiting www.visitparisregion.com the estate. www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/en 77950 Maincy Muirgen Rio +33 (0)1 64 14 41 92 Provins Medieval town [email protected] NEW A trip leaving from central A UNESCO world heritage site since Paris with a stroll through the city Departing from Paris, a 2001, Provins is one of the best accompanied by an expert in the PARISCityVISION shuttle can preserved medieval cities in France. history of medieval food. combine a visit to the Château de Every street corner evokes the Visitors discover the region’s Vaux le Vicomte with the Château splendour of the former capital of the de Fontainebleau (see page 14). specialities such as the rose of Earls of Champagne. Provins, recognised for its medicinal www.provins.net properties, and then enjoy a www.provins-medieval.com genuinely medieval meal. O£ce du tourisme de Provins Ideal for the whole family, this Chemin de Villecran - 77160 Provins package introduces children to a Laetitia Bordeaux particular period in history in a fun +33 (0)1 64 60 26 20 and interesting way. [email protected] www.laroutedesgourmets.fr/en/ Carole Métayer +33 (0)6 62 41 24 63 [email protected] activities Destination 2015 / 2016 • Family Region Paris

Provins Medieval town 61 Curious tours

Adults and kids alike are introduced to science: a compendium of fun exhibitions and experiments. For a brand new experience, legendary venues open their doors for a peak behind the scenes.

CITÉ DES SCIENCES Two Cités des Enfants welcome younger EXHIBITION visitors in a fun and brightly coloured ET DE L’INDUSTRIE environment (bookings recommended). At the heart of the Villette Gardens, this Cité des Enfants for 2-7 year-olds gives Zizi sexuel, l’expo astonishing architectural creation was little ones their first introduction to (Willies and sex: the exhibition) designed to make science fun for children science. Love and sexuality explained and interesting for parents. Cité des Enfants for 5-12 year-olds to 9-13 year-olds The Museum of Science and Industry is o¤ers six themed areas: The Body, Water 14th October 2014 to 16th August 2014 an invitation to see and live science in games, Communication, Factories, the There’s nothing better than learning a di¤erent way, to consider questions Garden and the TV Studio. something whilst you’re having fun... about the future of the planet, Multilingual audioguides available. Especially when it comes to a delicate the mysteries of the universe, the subject! development of the digital age... For www.cite-sciences.fr/en science fans or curious observers, every 30 Avenue Corentin Cariou - 75019 Paris Welcome to the world of Nadia and visitor plays a role: you can touch, hold, Karine Yahmi Titeuf, ordinary kids on the edge of experiment and test your physical and +33 (0)1 40 05 81 41 puberty, as they open the doors to intellectual abilities... [email protected] their fun world with its zany colours and video game noises.

Musée de l’Air Les Étoiles du Rex et de l’Espace Les Étoiles du Rex opens the curtains (The Air and Space Museum) on the largest cinema in Europe through an interactive audio-guided The French Aerospace Museum is tour. the only one in the world to present the largest collection of original After going up in the transparent models from the three fields of flight: panoramic lift, the tour goes behind aerostatics, aviation and space. the giant screen of the Grand Rex cinema. Its exceptional historic heritage means it has a few surprises: a tour of a In the heart of this cinematic Boeing 747 or Concorde, fighter planes Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace sanctuary, the tour continues with a and unusual prototypes of flying replica projection room and archive machines representing the history of cinema footage. man’s conquest of the sky. It is even possible to visit the For 6-12 year-olds, the Planète Pilote Director’s o¨ce and dub a film clip. exhibit has 40 interactive terminals. This fun and interactive tour is a Note: the next International perfect introduction to the magic of Aerospace Trade Fair, the largest cinema. event in the world for this industry, www.cultival.fr/en will take place from 15th to 21st June Le Grand Rex 2015. 1 Boulevard Poissonnière www.museeairespace.fr 75002 Paris Aéroport de Paris - Le Bourget International: Arina Trunova 93350 Le Bourget +33 (0)1 42 46 74 62 Laura Prestifilippo [email protected] +33 (0)1 49 92 70 22 laura.prestifi[email protected] Family activities Destination 2015 / 2016 • Family Region Paris

62 Le musée gourmand du Chocolat - Choco-Story (Gourmet Chocolate Museum – Choco-Story) As well as being delicious, chocolate also has 4,000 years of history from pre-Olmec times to our civilisation. With nearly 1,000 authentic objects and 100 explanatory panels, this museum reveals all the secrets of the world of chocolate! Ten chocolates are o¤ered as a taster, to better understand the importance and finesse of the di¤erent cocoa grand crus.

A chocolate-maker makes fresh chocolate bonbons in front of the visitors’ eyes! Stade de France A special museum exhibit created just for kids. www.museeduchocolat.fr/en Stade de France 28 boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle - 75010 Paris Fabrice Stijnen A legendary venue, this temple +33 (0)9 52 95 07 07 of sport and live shows can be [email protected] toured. Combine with a Vedette de Paris cruise Walking in the footsteps of heroes of every competition, the magic of The museum tour can be preceded by a discovery cruise of Paris, with a free hot the place generates even more raw chocolate! emotion: changing rooms, pitches, www.vedettesdeparis.com o¨cial stands and more. Jean-Louis Lanzarini After the guided tour, a permanent +33 (0)1 44 18 19 57 exhibition brings the great moments [email protected] of the stadium back to life: the original model, its construction, the exceptional sporting events, concerts and shows, the everyday of the stadium, photos and many objects signed by the greatest stars! Finally, before leaving the stadium, take a stroll down Stade de France Boulevard, the promenade of the stars, the stadium’s very own walk of fame. www.stadefrance.com Zac du Cornillon Nord 93210 Saint-Denis La Plaine Stéphanie Colin

Le musée gourmand du Chocolat - Choco-Story +33 (0)1 55 93 00 79 [email protected]

Musée Grévin At the heart of a remarkable piece Paris’ equivalent to Madame of architecture with its large marble Tussaud’s in London, the Musée staircase and theatre listed as Grévin is world famous. With historical monuments, visitors will its famous celebrities created encounter actors or magicians when as waxworks, Musée Grévin is a they least expect it! reflection of history, old and new. NEW In 2015, Zlatan Ibrahimovic Magical and timeless, this legendary will join the museum. venue for entertainment and illusion www.grevin-paris.com/en is daring with its impertinent and bold 10 boulevard Montmartre staging. Periods stretch from one to 75009 Paris the other, from the Middle Ages to the Kim Thai 21st century, with 300 celebrities from +33 (0)1 30 16 16 43 yesterday and today. [email protected] Family activities Destination 2015 / 2016 • Family Region Paris

Musée Grévin 63 Art Ludique - Le Musée Dedicated to the “art of entertainment”, this new museum opened its doors at the end of 2013. Drawings, paintings and sculptures from the biggest animation studios, set-designers, comic book characters and superheroes now have their own dedicated exhibition venue. Breaking down the barriers between comic books, mangas, video games, cinema and animated films, Art Ludique celebrates works by contemporary creative artists who influence the culture of this century. Drawings from Studio Ghibli From 14th October 2014 to 1st March 2015 With over 1,300 original drawings, this exhibition o¤ers a glimpse behind the scenes of the famous Japanese Ghibli animation film studios. Many legendary films have been made there: My Neighbour Totoro, Castle in the Sky, Pom Poko, Spirited Away... Recognised and admired all over the world, these films distinguish themselves with their wonderful storylines and beautiful drawings and animation. www.artludique.com Les Docks Cité de la Mode et du Design 34 quai d’Austerlitz - 75013 Paris Paris-Story Stéphanie Dagnicourt +33 (0)1 45 70 09 34 [email protected] Paris-Story NEW A new film reveals the NEW secrets and hidden treasures of Paris history, accompanied by Family Twist Transport and accommodation aerial footage shot by Yann Arthus Family Twist organises cultural and bookings or customised tour Bertrand. manual activities to delight young programmes. Boasting grandiose panoramic and old alike; tons of fun to be shared Note: in English (other languages shots, the brand new film invites as a family. on request) visitors behind the scenes of the Paris is turned into a genuine www.family-twist.com most famous Parisian monuments, playground: a treasure hunt at the 191 boulevard Pereire from the roof of Sacré Coeur to the Louvre, following in the footsteps 75017 Paris underground lake at Opéra, from the of knights and many more Julie Lapouge store rooms of the Louvre to Notre- surprises. Visitors can even become +33 (0)9 83 84 40 54 Dame’s “forest” or the Eiel Tower’s Impressionists at an art workshop in [email protected] “real” top floor. Saint-Germain-des-Près, or a baker at Paris-Story has two complementary a bread workshop. activities to delight children and adults alike. Paris-Miniature presents the capital city as seen from above. This interactive model gives a bird’s eye view of the city: streets, gardens and monuments with 155 major sights to see. Paris-Expérience provides a di¤erent image of the city with a gallery of five videos to watch. Finally, a quiz on touch screens is the perfect way for visitors to test their knowledge. www.paris-story.com 11 bis rue Scribe 75009 Paris Family activities Destination 2015 / 2016 • Family Region Paris Florence Levannier +33 (0)1 42 66 62 06 [email protected] 64 Destination: nature

From ants to big cats, rare plants to meteorites, fauna, flora and minerals are great to watch. Just as fascinating, the underwater world, with many fun and informative exhibits. NEW Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle Parc Zoologique de Paris emblematic species: lemurs, scimitar The Muséum national d’Histoire Completely renovated, the zoo oryx, imperial zebras, gira¤es, naturelle has been enthralling has recreated the animals’ natural wolves, lions, wolverines, manatees, its visitors since 1640. With over environment and takes visitors on anteaters and more. 6,000 species, the Jardin des Plantes a world tour: the savannah of the www.parczoologiquedeparis.fr boasts an exceptional diversity of Sahel-Sudan plain, the rocky coasts Porte de Paris - Bois de Vincennes plant life. The Grande Galerie de and pampas of Patagonia, the 75012 Paris l’Évolution with its huge 7,500m2 of forests of Europe’s great conifers, Pierre Tesson space allows the animals to illustrate the tropical climates of Guyana and +33(0)1 40 79 20 45 the diversity of the living world. Madagascar. [email protected] Parents and children are introduced to This almost wild world introduces an the challenges of biodiversity in the exceptional range of endangered and Galerie des Enfants. Not forgetting the Galeries de Paléontologie et d’Anatomie comparée, the Grandes Serres or the Ménagerie with its 5.5 hectares at the heart of Paris, dedicated to wild fauna. Grands Singes (Big Apes) From 11th February to 4th July 2015 Chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans are our closest cousins, a relationship that fascinates and interests us all. The exhibition begins with an introduction to big apes and their environment, in the tropical forest. Guided by scientists, visitors discover how they live and the specific characteristics of each group or species. This event also raises awareness about the serious threats a¤ecting big apes, explaining missions and Even more spectacular, a 360° tunnel actions that help save the animals. Aquarium Sea Life Paris Val d’Europe brings visitors face to face with www.mnhn.fr sharks for an unforgettable moment. 57 rue Cuvier - 75005 Paris 5 minutes from Disneyland® Paris, A favourite for children, a touch pool Bertrand Thabourey within the Val d’Europe Shopping for getting closer to species found +33 (0)1 40 79 39 81 Centre, Aquarium Sea Life is a fun and educational place to visit. near the shoreline, or helping feed [email protected] the animals. It represents an opportunity for raising public awareness about NEW protecting the marine world. Children Free fun competition for kids. and adults can join a fabulous journey www.visitsealife.com/paris through the oceans with creatures Centre Commercial Val d’Europe who live under the sea. Throughout 14 cours du Danube - 77700 Serris the tour which boasts many events, Cynthia Boury visitors can enjoy the 8 themed zones +33 (0)1 60 42 33 50 and nearly 5,000 animals including cynthia.boury@ sea turtles, sea horses, rays and merlinentertainments.biz piranhas. activities Destination 2015 / 2016 • Family Region Paris

65 Aquarium de Paris In the Trocadéro gardens, the aquarium boasts 3,500m2 of exhibition space around 43 tanks. Over 10,000 fish and invertebrates (including 25 sharks) can be seen there. With two cinema screens and interactive exhibits, the aquarium also has workshops, shows, fun and informative films that change regularly... And there is even a petting pool! Aquarium de Paris NEW Night visits from 7pm to 10pm (first Saturday of every month). www.cineaqua.com/index.php/en Thoiry: chateau, gardens After the safari, the route takes 5 avenue Albert de Mun – 75016 Paris and zoo park visitors to the chateau which is full of Emilie Charles interesting and curious objects d’art. Less than an hour from Paris, this +33 (0)1 40 69 23 31 16th century chateau and its 150-hectare Over 95 hectares, its park has been [email protected] park, inhabited by a thousand animals, recognised as “Remarkable Gardens”. Combine with a Vedettes guarantees a change of scene. For children, a book full of interesting de Paris cruise Embark on an African safari! Along and fun games is handed out and the The visit to the aquarium can be the 8km route in their own vehicle, chateau also organises fancy dress preceded by a River Seine discovery guided by a CD, visitors will come guided tours. cruise. across the animals roaming freely www.thoiry.net/en O¤er available for groups only, through the park. 78770 Thoiry-en-Yvelines pre-booking required. An authentic discovery of wild fauna, Anne Endico www.vedettesdeparis.com the zoological gardens allow visitors +33 (0)1 34 87 53 76 Jean-Louis Lanzarini to admire the big cats through glass [email protected] +33 (0)1 44 18 19 57 tunnels, and also Komodo dragons The zoo can be visited during the [email protected] and primates. day aboard a PARISCityVISION The ark of little creatures, unique in shuttle, departing from Paris Palais de la découverte France, invites visitors to observe (see page 14). “Bringing science to life in the threatened or endangered species like heart of Paris” through spectacular newts, chameleons, lizards and more. experiences, exhibitions and demonstrations. NEW This is the original ambition of this great museum created in 1937 by the Villages Nature physicist Jean Perrin. Opening scheduled for 2016 The Palais o¤ers visitors around (first section: 916 accommodation units) sixty exposés a day, rea¨rming its Very close to Disneyland® Paris, Villages Nature is the first European mission: share its knowledge and eco-tourism destination. expertise with the public and invite Continuing the mission to create harmony between Man and Nature, it aims people to share a love of science. to reduce its ecological footprint as far as possible. www.palais-decouverte.fr Two key players in world tourism are behind the venture: Euro Disney S.C.A. Avenue Franklin Roosevelt and the Pierre et Vacances-Center Parc Group. 75008 Paris A destination for short or longer holidays, Villages Nature has many activities Karine Yahmi on site. +33 (0)1 40 05 81 41 Aqualagon is a water park that covers 9,000m² with 2,500m² of outdoor pool [email protected] heated all year round at 30°C. There are many di¤erent walks, particularly through the extraordinary gardens that celebrate the four natural elements. Family activities Destination 2015 / 2016 • Family Region Paris Also on site are the Interactive Farm and the Enchanted Island, both fun and sporty. 66 www.villagesnature.com Top of the bill

Whether it is a movie or a live show, emotions always run high. This selection oers events that will delight kids and adults alike.

Académie équestre de Versailles (Versailles Academy of Equestrian Arts) Royal Stables at the Château de Versailles The Horse-riding Academy is an artistic experience performed by a unique troupe. The riders demonstrate their patience and attention, guided by the passion of the show’s creator, Bartabas. Its originality comes from the combination of classical horse dressage with other disciplines such as fencing, dance, song or kyudo. The horse-riders acquire a genuine artistic sensitivity to develop their own repertoire. The show La Voie de l’écuyer is a reflection of that art. www.bartabas.fr/en/Academie-du- spectacle-equestre Avenue Rockfeller LA GÉODE 78000 Versailles At the heart of La Villette, the famous Géode, a steel sphere with a 3D cinema, Pascale Jeanjean is the largest hemispheric cinema screen in Europe. It screens a selection of top +33 (0)1 39 02 62 77 quality films for both children and adults. [email protected] Out in 2015: South Pacific Young Jawi takes you on a journey through his world: the luxuriant tropical islands of Western Papua New Guinea. Life is plentiful on land and under the sea. A magnificent destination populated by a multitude of emblematic creatures of the oceans. www.lageode.fr 26 avenue Corentin Cariou - 75019 Paris Marie-Laure Dhote +33 (0)1 40 05 81 36 [email protected]

To find out more about cultural activities and Académie du spectacle équestre other events in Paris and its region, go to www.visitparisregion.com Family activities Destination 2015 / 2016 • Family Region Paris

67 Paris by night

Paris is beautiful during the day... But its heart beats fast at night. Whether for chatting over a glass of wine or dancing until dawn, the Paris Region Tourist Board has selected some not-to-be-missed festive venues.

Cabarets

Dazzling sequins and colours are on the programme. From the most traditional to the most visionary, cabarets each oer their own style of the traditional review: a must in Paris.

Le Moulin Rouge Crazy Horse Created in 1889 and immortalised by Femininity, creativity and daring... the paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec, The most avant-garde of the Parisian the Moulin Rouge has been setting cabarets reveals its charms in a hearts on fire all over the world with its show entitled Désirs, a succession of sequins, feathers and rhinestones. dazzling scenes designed by Philippe Originally designed as a “palace to Découflé. celebrate dance and women”, but more The creations combine modernism luxurious, more elegant and grander and pure aesthetics: lights exclusive than its contemporaries, the cabaret to the Crazy Horse, astonishing can still boast its legitimate position as special e•ects, precious and elegant a hot-spot of Parisian festivity. costumes, new musical rhythms... The Féerie Review, with its sumptuous Mugler Follies Danced by the Crazy Horse Girls, scenery, unique international always cheeky, sensuous and sexy. attractions, original music and the Mugler Follies Show times: Sunday to Friday 8.15 and famous French Cancan performed In a show fizzing with creativity, 10.45pm. by the equally famous Doris Girls, Mugler combines joy with eroticism, Saturday: 7 and 9.30 and 11.45pm. can be enjoyed over a traditionally magic with high-tech and lights with www.lecrazyhorseparis.com/en French gourmet dinner. transformation to whip the audience 12 - 75008 Paris Possibility of the Review package into a whirlwind of emotion. Thierry Moritz with or without Champagne. This original artistic creation combines +33 (0)1 47 23 93 90 Open every day of the year. a dinner at Fouquet’s with a high-end [email protected] www.moulin-rouge.com show. 82 boulevard de Clichy - 75018 Paris Open Wednesday to Sunday Katrin Grigull from 7.15pm. +33 (0)1 53 09 82 24 www.muglerfollies.paris/en [email protected] Le Comédia 4 boulevard de Strasbourg

Paris by night Destination 2015 / 2016 • Paris Region Paris 75010 Paris Bernard Kouao +33 (0)6 85 48 04 41 Crazy Horse 68 [email protected] NEW

The Lido de Paris opens its new review Spring 2015 Since 1946, the Lido de Paris has been dazzling audiences. The most famous celebrities come from all over the world to watch the review and enjoy the food at this magical destination on the Champs-Elysées. For the creation and staging of its new show, the Lido called upon the daring and innovative imagination of Franco Dragone. This exceptional creative director has already delighted and amazed over 85 million people around the world, in particular with his productions for the internationally famed Cirque du Soleil. Inspired by the magic of Paris, the capital’s iconic monuments, romanticism and sophistication come to life on stage. O•ering dream-like experiences and unforgettable moments, the show celebrates the purest of Lido review traditions: the magnificent Bluebell Girls®, exceptional stage design, breathtaking attractions and fabulous costumes, dazzling with their sequins and feathers. Open every day of the year. www.lido.fr/us 116 bis avenue des Champs-Élysées 75008 Paris Marie-Christine de Ornelas +33 (0)1 40 76 56 94 [email protected]

Paradis Latin Casino Barrière Designed and built by Gustave Ei•el, 14km from the Champs-Élysées, this this old lady of the world’s grand venue is the premier Casino in France cabarets is a venue of legendary and the only casino in the Paris Region. stature. It enjoys a perfect location by a lake, Paradis Latin presents the Paradis has an atrium and theatre, and also à la Folie review: dancers transport three bars and two restaurants. the audience through a procession For gambling, it has 500 latest of scenes full of surprises and fun, generation slot machines with with the must-see French Cancan touch screens and electronic English and a touch of humour typical of the roulette, and around forty gaming Left Bank. tables in the spacious rooms This festive and fun atmosphere is (English and French roulette, Black complemented by the restaurant Jack, Stud Poker, Texas Hold’em Poker that serves grand French traditional Paradis Latin and more). cuisine. www.casino-enghien.com Open every day (except Tuesday) 3 avenue de Ceinture from 8 to 11pm. 95880 Enghien-les-Bains www.paradislatin.com/en Jérôme Charaoui 28 rue du Cardinal Lemoine +33 (0)1 39 34 11 11 75005 Paris [email protected] Orianne Miche +33 (0)1 43 25 81 81 [email protected] Paris by night Destination 2015 / 2016 • Paris Region Paris

Casino Barrière 69 Jazz atmosphere

With the swinging energy of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Rue des Lombards, Paris is one of jazz music’s capital cities with clubs as unmissable as they are creative.

Sunset-Sunside In the heart of Paris between the Pompidou Centre and the Louvre Museum, on rue des Lombards, the Sunset-Sunside is a unique venue with two separate stages: the Sunset, in a vaulted metro station-style cellar, and the Sunside with its New York loft feel. Greatly appreciated by audiences and musicians thanks to its warm and friendly atmosphere, the greatest names on the international jazz scene regularly play there: Brad Melhdau, Avishai Cohen, Paolo Fresu, Benny Golson, Tord Gustavsen, Didier Lockwood, Lee Konitz, Erik Tru•az... Open all year round. www.sunset-sunside.com 60 rue des Lombards - 75001 Paris Stéphane Portet +33 (0)1 40 26 84 41 [email protected]

Duc des Lombards

Duc des Lombards A legendary jazz club, internationally renowned, Duc des Lombards has hosted the greatest of the greats: Ahmad Jamal, David Sanborn, Diane Schuur, Melody Gardot, Jamie Cullum, Sunset-Sunside Aldo Romano, Erik Tru•az, Richard Galliano… These artists, like young talents too, come to Duc to share a moment of musical freedom with an informed The Réservoir audience... In a converted forge, the Réservoir For nearly 30 years, Duc des Lombards is a hot-spot of Parisian night-life, has hosted the best of international famous for its original and baroque and French jazz music. décor. Concerts take place Monday to It also o•ers Live Brunches at the Saturday at 8 and 10pm and the club weekends. On stage, artists from all also holds jam sessions until very late di•erent horizons (Cool Jazz, Soul on Fridays and Saturdays, starting at Classics, Gospel, Rare Funk) come midnight! together to jam in a simple, cool and www.ducdeslombards.com relaxed New York atmosphere. 42 rue des Lombards - 75001 Paris From the self-serve bu•et, guests Thomas Bouet can choose from scrambled eggs, +33 (0)1 40 28 42 86 pancakes, salads, desserts and hot [email protected] drinks. www.reservoirclub.com 16 rue de la Forge Royale 75011 Paris Mary de Vivo Paris by night Destination 2015 / 2016 • Paris Region Paris +33 (0)1 43 56 39 60 [email protected] 70 Clubs and trendy bars

Often electric, the atmosphere here is for parties that end at dawn after a whirlwind of live concerts, live DJ sets... and unforgettable and unbelievable experiences! NEW Showcase Paris Live Club In the heart of Paris, Showcase is Zig Zag Club and labels who will become an unusual venue under the vaulted A short walk from the Champs-Élysées, tomorrow’s megastars. arches of the Alexander III Bridge the Zig Zag Club is the latest of Open: Friday, Saturday and nights on the banks of the River Seine. the great Parisian nightclubs, before bank holidays from 11.30pm This former boat hanger is enjoyed for its huge central dance to 7am. transformed every weekend floor surrounded by a vast circular www.zigzagclub.fr into a giant dance floor, hosting mezzanine. 32 international DJs and artists. The club’s electronic nights are 75008 Paris Its cutting-edge yet accessible hosted by star DJs from all over the Eric Labbé electronic music selection has made world but the venue is also a hot-spot +33 (0)6 09 63 52 65 it a must on the clubbing scene. for new talent. It is always ready [email protected] Open Fridays and Saturdays from to hand over the decks to artists 11pm to 7am. Privatisation is possible during the week. www.showcase.fr Sous le pont Alexandre III Port des Champs-Élysées 75008 Paris Caroline Mollet +33 (0)6 51 02 23 41 [email protected]

For an insight into the musical side of Paris, find all the musical venues in the guide on www.visitparisregion.com

Nüba On the rooftop of the Cité de la Mode et du Design, the Nüba is a new destination on the Paris party scene, for great views of the River Seine and food at any time. The Nüba is a temple dedicated to music: it’s the place to be! www.nuba-paris.fr Toit de la Cité de la Mode et du Design

36 quai d’Austerlitz - 75013 Paris by night Destination 2015 / 2016 • Paris Region Paris Florine Fourastié +33 (0)1 76 77 34 85 (restaurant) Nüba fl[email protected] 71 NEW

Badaboum who want to chat, far from the noise Digital electronic nightclub of the club, sitting comfortably in a Badaboum hosts visual and sound Chesterfield armchair. shows with a powerful and precise The Secret Room is more quirky. sound system. On the first floor, the private space Friendly in size, built to bring has been designed like a bachelor’s audiences closer to performers, apartment from the 1970s! Badaboum allows groups and DJs www.badaboum-paris.com to become one with music-lovers. 2 bis rue des Taillandiers At 7pm the bar opens for cocktail 75011 Paris enthusiasts and food lovers, then Aurélien Delaeter the Lounge bar opens at 2am. Its +33 (0)6 63 06 26 06 calming atmosphere attracts people [email protected]

Rex Club Wanderlust For 25 years, the Rex Club has Resolutely urban, this party venue has an astonishing platform built around been considered an essential three other spaces. destination for electronic music; The Playground on the River Seine: 1,600m2 of patio moored on the its very selective programme and embankment that hosts markets, live music, installations and more. unique sound system have made The Club: an indoor area (386m2) that opens its doors at night to vibrate its reputation. to the rhythms of DJ sets. The best French and international The WE Restaurant: every season, the menu is created by great names DJs have all played at the Rex: in French cuisine. Laurent Garnier, Jeõ Mills, Richie Hawtin, Ricardo Villalobos, Derrick Wanderlust is open every day from midday: May, Sven Vath… Not forgetting - to 2am Sundays and Mondays, the new talent. - to 4am Tuesdays and Wednesdays, - to 6am Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Open Wednesday to Sunday 11pm until dawn. www.wanderlustparis.com 32 quai d’Austerlitz - 75013 Paris www.rexclub.com Elise Sauvinet 5 boulevard Poissonnière +33 (0)6 79 12 08 80 75002 Paris [email protected] Emeline Ginestet +33 (0)1 42 36 10 96 [email protected]

Wanderlust

Paris by night Destination 2015 / 2016 • Paris Region Paris Rex Club

72 NEW La Machine du Moulin Rouge Shoulder to shoulder with the famous Parisian cabaret, this venue o•ers creative and varied rhythms: rock, indie pop and electro can be enjoyed as live concerts and in the club. Visit the Bar à Bulles for a more relaxing evening. Head to the Chau erie for a dance. Three rooms which make La Machine one of the largest night clubs in Paris. www.lamachinedumoulinrouge.com/en 90 boulevard de Clichy - 75018 Paris Louis Tournier +33 (0)1 53 41 88 89 [email protected]

Yoyo Its room is ideal for every sound In the heart of the , experience in a remarkable visual Yoyo extends the experience of this atmosphere. beacon of contemporary design and At weekends, Yoyo becomes a nightclub is dedicated to cultural and artistic with a cutting edge programme in terms performances and events. of electronic music. In an unusual environment of www.yoyo-paris.com astonishing size, it has a sparkling Palais de Tokyo and festive artistic programme giving 13 avenue du Président Wilson pride of place to young performers 75016 Paris (concert, DJs, aftershows and more). Elodie Parmentier +33 (0)1 84 79 11 70 [email protected]

La Machine du Moulin Rouge

Gay Club bursting: Open, FreeDJ, Cox, Mine, Many trendy areas appeal to gay Spyce... each with its own brand of customers, beginning with Rue clientèle. Sainte-Anne which was the first Who’s Restaurant will serve until gay and lesbian area in Paris, or the 1am, unless its guests prefer to Bonne Nouvelle area which is a recent grace one of the terraces with their gay district. The Marais is still today presence - to see and be seen. the heart of Parisian gay life. Parties end when dawn breaks at The shops on Rue du Temple Gibus every Saturday night. showcase vintage clothes or avant- Groupe Neo garde fashion and design. (Cox, FreeDJ, Who’s…) Near Rue des Archives, when it’s time Jean-Bernard Meneboo for an aperitif, winter or summer, the +33 (0)6 15 16 91 94 terraces of the cafés and bars are [email protected] Paris by night Destination 2015 / 2016 • Paris Region Paris

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