My Summer in Paris - Visit Paris Region

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It’s summertime in Paris!
And summertime comes with its own
assortment of fantastic deals, outings
and discoveries for all, of music and
performances and of ingenious ideas
for exploring Paris and the Paris region
from a new angle. Does a trendy street-art
or casual walk in the footsteps of the
Impressionists appeal to you? How
about electronic music on the banks
of the Seine or a jazz concert in a treeshaded park? Whether your interests run
to the royal in Versailles or Saint-Germain,
medieval getaways in Provins or Dourdan,
or digging into history in Auvers or
Fontainebleau, Paris and its region offer
hundreds of events, from tiny to massive,
offbeat to crowd-pleasing, open to all.
They will take you from the Eiffel Tower
to Disneyland Paris, the Rock en Seine
festival to outdoor operas, the tranquillity
of formal French gardens to the raucous
enthusiasm of football matches. Paris
and the Paris region have many facets
and you can explore and experience them
any way you like.
Have a wonderful summer in and around
Paris and thank you for coming. Make
yourself at home.
Museums, châteaus, recreation facilities, hotels and
restaurants: the wide range of accessible, quality
offerings can be identified using this symbol.
On accessible.net, families with children or disabled
visitors can find out about the places best adapted
to their needs.
p.02/Explore
p.15/Events
p.27/Getaways
p.49/Music
p.57/Nightlife
01
Planet Football
Exhibitions, events and game replays
celebrating
the round
ball!
02
FOOTBALL FAIR
Through 10 July, La Villette is hosting a novel event
exploring every facet of the round ball. A contemporary
art exhibition, Soccer Party Club, sports café, vintage
carnival, friendly tournaments on makeshift football
fields and children’s workshops are among the unique
experiences you can sample in Paris’s biggest park!
WWW.LAVILLETTE.COM
M PORTE DE PANTIN
THE TROPHY’S IN TOWN
8 & 9/06
After making the rounds of France, the trophy is coming
to town, reaching the Gare du Nord (1) train station
on 8 June and Saint-Denis (2) on 9 June. Here’s your
chance to learn more about the competition, share
in the tournament’s festive ambiance through a host
of events and have your picture taken next to the cup!
(1)
(2)
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RER
GARE DU NORD
B LA PLAINE STADE DE FRANCE
FREE MATCHES!
Watch Cup matches on giant screens set up near
the Eiffel Tower, on the Champ de Mars ( M Champ
de Mars Tour Eiffel) and in Saint-Denis, next to
the Stade de France in Légion d’Honneur park
( M Saint-Denis Porte de Paris). A number of free events
are also being held at the same venues. Kick things
off by taking in a free concert by David Guetta,
the event’s musical ambassador, on 9 June at
the Champ de Mars greenspace.
FOOTBALL
FOR EVERYONE
THROUGH 31/08
The Tourist Office is
holding a multi-sensory
exhibition in Saint-Denis
open to everyone and
designed to accommodate
the disabled. Tactile
objects, scale models,
sensory bins and
subtitled videos recount
the history of football,
women’s take on the
sport and new football
equipment.
WWW.TOURISMEPLAINECOMMUNE-PARIS.COM
1 RUE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE
M BASILIQUE DE SAINT-DENIS
FOOTBALL AND THE STATE
This exhibition in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine examines
the question of the relationship between sports and
national governments. It highlights the significant social
changes that have occurred, the place of foreign-born
players and the rise of women’s football. Posters, maps,
stadium models, films and artwork aim to bring
the French era of a universal sport back to life
(through 18 September).
WWW.ARCHIVES-NATIONALES.CULTURE.GOUV.FR
LES ARCHIVES NATIONALES
59, RUE GUYNEMER, PIERREFITTE-SUR-SEINE
M SAINT-DENIS – UNIVERSITÉ
THE SEINE SPORTS
THE COLORS OF EUROPE
The banks of the Seine are
also getting in on the act,
with loads of free events
including discussions
about football, culture,
art and Europe, cultural
and arts activities
featuring the 24 competing
countries, a collective work
exploring European history
that stretches for more
than a kilometre, and a
fun, artsy trail on football
and the world of football.
BERGES DE LA SEINE,
FROM PONT DE SOLFÉRINO
TO PORT DU GROS CAILLOU
M INVALIDES
PLUS
Paris Foot Tour: A number of free activities await
you at each stop in this tour in Paris and Saint-Denis.
They include two against two and seven against seven
matches, football tennis (futnet), freestyle football,
powerchair football and an educational module
(health, refereeing). Through 10 July.
03
Impressionism
Follow
the Masters
of Light
by viewing great works in Paris and
visiting historic sites in the Paris region
04
Visit Auvers-sur-Oise: page 46
CAILLEBOTTE ESTATE
This manor nestled in 11 hectares
of grounds inspired major canvases
by the master. You can explore it
via augmented reality using a digital
tablet. For a perfect visit, rent a
small boat or canoe and go out onto
the Yerres River, another of the
artist’s major subjects and fixations.
MORET-SUR-LOING
Alfred Sisley produced many
paintings in this tiny medieval
town where he lived the last
20 years of his life. The guided
tour entitled On the footsteps
of Sisley retraces the motifs
and viewpoints that inspired the
painter, notably the Loing River,
a pleasant canoeing spot.
WWW.MSL-TOURISME.FR
FROM PARIS: GARE DE LYON RAILWAY STATION
TO MORET-VENEUX-LES-SABLONS
WWW.PROPRIETECAILLEBOTTE.COM
D > YERRES
FROM PARIS:
RER
AROUND THE FONTAINEBLEAU FOREST
The Fontainebleau Forest, which you can explore
on a painters’ trail (1), and nearby villages
inspired the landscape artists and precursors
of Impressionism who came there to paint
this subject. Get to know them in Barbizon,
stopping first in the regional museum (2).
The Auberge Ganne inn where they stayed
recreates the life and atmosphere of the era.
Then stop by the Jean-François Millet
home-slash-studio (3), where the artist lived
and worked from 1849 to 1875, painting
his main masterpieces, such as The Angelus
and The Gleaners.
(1) FONTAINEBLEAU FOREST PAINTERS TRAIL
WWW.VISIT.PARISWHATELSE.FR
(2) WWW.MUSEE-PEINTRES-BARBIZON.FR
(3) WWW.ATELIER-MILLET.FR
FROM PARIS: GARE DE LYON RAILWAY STATION TO FONTAINEBLEAU
MASTERPIECES IN PARIS
Before setting out for the
Paris region destinations in
which the Impressionists lived
and painted, first visit three
outstanding museums in the
capital. Housed in a former rail
station, the Musée d’Orsay (1)
contains the world’s best
collection of Impressionist art.
The Musée de l’Orangerie (2)
houses the meandering Water
Lilies murals, eight magnificent
paintings by Monet. And you’ll find
more Monet, including the iconic
painting Impression, Sunrise,
at the Musée Marmottan Monet (3).
It has the top international
collection of works by the father
of Impressionism, plus a number
of paintings by Berthe Morisot,
Caillebotte, Sisley and Pissarro.
Good deals: A combined Musée
d’Orsay/Musée de l’Orangerie
ticket and a combined, no-queue
Musée Marmottan Monet/
Fondation Monet Giverny ticket,
to continue your Impressionist
spree all the way to Normandy.
(1)
WWW.MUSEE-ORSAY.FR
SOLFERINO
WWW.MUSEE-ORANGERIE.FR
M TUILERIES
(3) WWW.MARMOTTAN.FR
M LA MUETTE
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(2)
IMPRESSIONIST COUNTRYSIDE
As train travel came into its own, the banks
of the Seine became a party spot for Parisians.
Many open-air terraces flourished on the
riverside, inspiring Renoir, Sisley, Monet,
Pissarro and Berthe Morisot, among others.
Foremost among them was the Maison
de Fournaise house in Chatou, immortalized
by Renoir in the Luncheon of the Boating
Party painting. Here and in Croissy-sur-Seine,
Louveciennes, Marly-le-Roi and Le Pecq,
reproductions of the landscapes painted by
the Impressionists are on display at intervals
along four trails, in the exact spots where
the painters set up their easels. In Bougival,
a trail along the water’s edge highlights other
viewpoints captured by the masters of light.
WWW.PAYS-DES-IMPRESSIONNISTES.FR
WWW.TOURISME-BOUGIVAL.COM
SEINE JAUNTS
26/06 TO 11/09
These guided cruises take you on
two excursions that bring back
to life the great masters’ influence.
They have pinpointed along the
way some of the bucolic landscapes
they made famous. Departing
Sundays, at 2 pm and 4:30 pm.
PARIS WALKS
Use an app to follow the Impressionists
on foot as you wander Montmartre’s
narrow streets, on a walk mapped
out by the Tourist Office
(www.montmartre-guide.com).
Or tool around Paris in a classic
French 2CV convertible. Your driver
points out the squares, monuments
and viewpoints that inspired
the painters
(www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com).
WWW.TOURISME92.COM
A > RUEIL-MALMAISON
FROM PARIS:
RER
05
Things are
hopping
in the city!
Urban Trends
Street art walks,
rollerblading
tours and pop-up
events
06
POP-UP BAR
THROUGH 16/10
Known as Ground Control in 2015, this pop-up bar right
next to a former train depot is back with an even bigger
line-up of attractions and events. Grand Train features
eight restaurants, showings of movies about travel,
French lawn bowling — and a pop-up train museum
with 25 locomotives!
ROLLERBLADE RALLY
It’s one way to get around the streets of Paris. More
important, though, this safe, supervised, authorized
three-hour Friday night skate, free of charge and open
to the public, is a popular, fun event. Don’t have what
you need to hit the concrete? The Nomade Shop at
37 boulevard Bourdon ( M Bastille) has rollerblades
for rent.
WWW.PARI-ROLLER.COM
THE EVENT STARTS AT 10 PM, FROM PLACE RAOUL DAUTRY
M MONTPARNASSE BIENVENÜE
FACEBOOK / GRANDTRAIN
M MARCADET POISSONNIERS
JEF AÉROSOL
THROUGH 18/09
“The one who likes to write on walls” was how
Elsa Triolet described him. Work by stencil graffiti
artist Jef Aérosol, a pioneer of France’s street art
movement in the 1980s known for his trademark red
arrows, is on display in the last home of two major,
French 20th-century literary figures, Louis Aragon
and Elsa Triolet.
WWW.MAISON-TRIOLET-ARAGON.COM
MOULIN DE VILLENEUVE – SAINT-ARNOULT-EN-YVELINES
C > DOURDAN + TAXI
FROM PARIS:
OR GARE MONTPARNASSE RAILWAY STATION > RAMBOUILLET + TAXI
RER
PLUS
• This Saint-Germain-en-Laye boutique sets the
standard for skate and street wear. See page 41.
• This youth hostel with 34 rooms, some of them on
the roof with a view of the Sacré-Cœur, is reinventing
the formula. With a ground-floor bar and vintage
game room, it’s Belleville’s new hot spot!
WWW.LESPIAULES.COM
M BELLEVILLE
• Hundreds of French and European architects are
building a pop-up city, as part of a festival being
held on the banks of the Ourcq Canal (2-17 July).
WWW.BELLASTOCK.COM
STREET ART
In the streets and graffiti outposts of northeast Paris
- Oberkampf, Ménilmontant, Belleville and others - art
walks let you appreciate art in its intended setting, meet
the artists and buy work at affordable prices. Each walk
is one-of-a-kind and is updated regularly to include new
art. Held the first Sunday of each month at 1 pm,
and every weekend in English (streetartparis.fr).
The streets of Vitry-sur-Seine are a vast canvas for
hundreds of internationally renowned artists. Explore
graffiti, stencils and mosaics on a walk led by an expert
guide (reservation.tourisme-valdemarne.com).
All along Canal Saint-Denis, from Porte de la Villette to
the Stade de France stadium, renowned local artists are
creating works of art to celebrate the UEFA Euro 2016.
The Seine-Saint-Denis Tourist Office is offering a guided
walking tour led by artists (www.tourisme93.com).
07
Family Outings
Ideas the
whole family
will love
from musicals to magic shows
and sports events
08
Other family outings: page 22
KID ROCK!
26 > 28/08
For the three days of the famous Rock en Seine
Festival, kids grab some of the spotlight: a festival
scaled to their size is held in a small village away
from the crowds!
WWW.ROCKENSEINE.COM
M PONT DE SÈVRES
SOAR A LITTLE!
The world’s biggest tethered
balloon is found in Paris.
Located in André Citroën Park,
it offers a unique viewpoint
from nearly 150 metres
in the air. Ready to soar?
If the thought makes you
dizzy, stroll the park’s
grounds instead!
WWW.BALLONDEPARIS.COM
M JAVEL ANDRÉ CITROËN
PARIS ZOO
More than a thousand animals live in five regions
recreating an environment as close as possible to their
natural habitat. The setting prioritizes their welfare
and lets you observe and learn about their behaviour
in the wild.
WWW.PARCZOOLOGIQUEDEPARIS.FR
ROUTE DE LA CEINTURE DU LAC
M PORTE DORÉE
HARD ROCK CAFÉ
Fans of “made in the USA”
pop & rock music and cuisine
owe it to themselves to pay
this place a visit. Its collection
of clothing, instruments,
posters and records of major
music stars, plasma screen
TVs and outstanding sound
system make it an ideal spot
to spend time with the family.
WWW.HARDROCK.COM
14 BOULEVARD MONTMARTRE
M GRANDS BOULEVARDS
DOUBLE-DECKER BUS TOUR
Summertime is the perfect time to explore Paris from
a double-decker bus. Big Bus Paris offers two loops and
several hop-on, hop-off stops for riders. Multilingual
on-board narration brings you up to speed on the rich
history, culture and resources of this fascinating city.
WWW.BIGBUSTOURS.COM
EVERY TYPE OF RECREATION YOU CAN IMAGINE
Paris’s one dozen recreation centres across the
city are places to relax and take part in activities.
Among the options available are bubble football in
Buthiers, an Accro Speeder net course and rafting in
Cergy-Pontoise, cable water skiing in Jablines-Annet,
swimming in lakes or wave pools, sports trails, pony
rides and attractions. The 3,000 hectares set aside
for these thrills and adventures offer something for
every taste and age.
WWW.ILESDELOISIRS.ILEDEFRANCE.FR
MUSÉE DE L’HOMME
The Musée de l’Homme has
a new look. In a monumental
building with a view of
the Seine and Eiffel Tower,
it houses spectacular
prehistoric, anthropological
and ethnological collections,
including Cro-Magnon
man’s skull, the Vénus
of Lespugue ivory statuette
and a surprising gallery
of 19th-century busts.
Who are we? Where do we
come from? Where are we
going? The answers are here.
MONOPOLY RALLY
RACE IN A 2CV
CLASSIC FRENCH CAR!
Here’s a unique outing,
which chauffeurs
players around Paris as
if it’s a life-size game
board in a 2CV classic
French car!
Your driver entertains
you with various
anecdotes about
Paris’s streets and the
history of Monopoly.
WWW.4ROUES-SOUS1PARAPLUIE.COM
WWW.MUSEEDELHOMME.FR
M TROCADÉRO
PLUS
• Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N., see page 20.
• Sand, deck chairs, refreshment stands, Tai Chi,
lawn bowling: Paris Plages has everything you
need to relax! Right bank of the Seine, Parvis de
l’Hôtel-de-Ville ( M Hôtel-de-Ville) and the Bassin
de La ViIlette artificial lake ( M Jaurès). 20/07>21/08
• Cruise + pizza: Munch on some pizza on the riverside
terrace and set out on a family cruise on the Seine,
at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
WWW.VEDETTESDEPARIS.FR
PORT DE SUFFREN
M BIR-HAKEIM
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Reconnect with nature
After the hustle and bustle of the city
spend some
time in the
region’s superb
gardens
10
Other green getaways: page 27
PARC DE L’ABBAYE DE ROYAUMONT
This six-hectare park encircles the region’s biggest
Cistercian abbey, a gothic masterpiece. An official
“Outstanding Garden” and classified Historical
Monument, it has retained its medieval character.
Visitors can learn a lot from the educational signs
dotting the aromatic garden, medicinal plant patch
and vegetable garden/orchard.
WWW.ROYAUMONT.COM
FROM PARIS: GARE DU NORD RAILWAY STATION > VIARMES,
THEN SHUTTLE DEPENDING ON THE EVENT.
JARDIN ALBERT-KAHN
Four hectares filled with rosebushes, fir trees and
English- and French-style gardens usher you into the
world – peaceful and without borders – dreamed up
by its creator, a wealthy philanthropic banker.
M
ALBERT-KAHN.HAUTS-DE-SEINE.FR
BOULOGNE PONT DE SAINT-CLOUD
PARC CULTUREL DE RENTILLY
The château in this 50-hectare culture park features
an English garden, French vista, woodlands, trophy
room and Turkish baths. It is a major contemporary
art venue.
FROM PARIS:
RER
A
> TORCY, THEN SHUTTLE (SAT., SUN., PUBLIC HOLIDAYS)
COURANCES PARK, GARDENS AND HAMLET
This 75-hectare park, shaped over the course of
centuries, is primarily a water garden, with 14 springs
and 17 water features. An official “Outstanding
Garden”, its styles include classic, French formal,
Japanese and a vegetable garden. To complete
your experience, you can stay in charming cottages
right in the park (www.pierresdhistoire.com).
WWW.COURANCES.NET
D > BOUTIGNY, THEN TAXI
FROM PARIS:
FROM PARIS:
RER
PLUS
Open 24/7!
Nine large Paris parks
are open round the
clock on Fridays and
Saturdays in June,
then all week from
July to September.
The list includes
Montsouris,
Buttes-Chaumont,
André-Citroën
and Les Pelouses
d’Auteuil.
PARC FORESTIER
DE LA POUDRERIE
This wooded park on a
137-hectare former industrial
site now has many enjoyable
walks. The Maison des
abeilles, or Bee House,
teaches people about
apiculture and offers
samples of the honey
harvested there. With
a golf course, pony club
and bicycle trail along the
Ourcq Canal, it’s an ideal
place for a family weekend
outing.
DOMAINE DE CHAMARANDE
With its lakes, canals, water
features and beautiful shady
expanses, the Domaine
Départemental de Chamarande
park is a great place for a picnic.
But that’s not all you can do
there. The site marries a long
history with current culture
by offering cultural heritage
and contemporary art tours,
meet-the-artist events and
performances. Admission is free.
CHAMARANDE.ESSONNE.FR
C > CHAMARANDE
FROM PARIS:
RER
RER
B
> SEVRAN-LIVRY
ROSERAIE
DU VAL-DE-MARNE
The 11,000 bush, rambling,
stem and climbing roses
of 3,000 different species
and varieties that grow
here are a living museum.
The flowers are presented
in 13 collections and fill
the air with intoxicating
scents wafting from
Far Eastern varieties
to modern French roses.
Through 18 September.
WWW.ROSERAIEDUVALDEMARNE.FR
B >
FROM PARIS:
BOURG-LA-REINE THEN BUS 172
OR 192
RER
ARBORETUM
DE CHÈVRELOUP
This arboretum not
far from Versailles
is another rare find.
Its 205 hectares are
a veritable museum
of trees boasting more
than 2,500 species
and varieties.
CHEVRELOUP.MNHN.FR
FROM VERSAILLES:
BUS B OR H
11
Experiences
Art, Music, Shopping:
21st-century
finds
12
CHEER THE HORSES
THROUGH 1/07
The “After Work” races at
the Paris-Vincennes track on
Tuesdays and Fridays, from
7 to 11 pm, let you cheer for
your horse in night-time trotting
races while sipping a drink on
the terrace with panoramic views.
Free events – behind-the-scenes
at the stables, what it’s like to
be a harness driver – plus a free
cocktail are added bonuses!
WWW.RESTAURANT-HIPPODROME.COM
M CHÂTEAU DE VINCENNES
+ FREE SHUTTLES
ELECTROSOUND, FROM LAB TO DANCEFLOOR
THROUGH 2/10
This free exhibition at L’Espace Fondation EDF starts
in the 20th century, when electric and electronic
instruments first burst onto the music scene, and
continues through the emergence of electronica, house
and techno. Synthesizers, rhythm boxes, archives and
photographs tied to a historical timeline provide insight
into this still relatively unknown form of artistic expression.
FONDATION.EDF.COM
6 RUE RÉCAMIER
M SÈVRES-BABYLONE
LIGHTS AT THE SUN KING
THROUGH 30/10
The internationally renowned artist Olafur Eliasson
has taken over the Château de Versailles, filling it
with his spectacular installations based on research
into perception, movement and physical experience.
An amazing encounter between the artist’s light
designs and the Sun King!
WWW.CHATEAUVERSAILLES.FR
C > VERSAILLES RIVE GAUCHE OR MONTPARNASSE
FROM PARIS:
OR SAINT-LAZARE RAILWAY STATIONS. PARISCITYVISION SHUTTLE
(WWW.PARISCITYVISION.COM)
RER
DIGITAL FESTIVAL
9 > 19/06
MONUMENTA EXHIBITION
THROUGH 18/06
The Grand Palais is hosting the artist Huang Yong Ping,
a member of China’s avant-garde arts scene. He has
filled its impressive nave with a spectacular installation,
a meditation on the ways our world has changed.
WWW.GRANDPALAIS.FR
M CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES - CLEMENCEAU
NEW SHOPPING SPOT
The Les Halles district was home to a gigantic food
market in the 19th century. Two centuries later,
the space has been totally transformed, thanks to
a brand new glass canopy over it dubbed La Canopée.
Below it sprout terraces, brasseries, boutiques and
concept stores, a huge area for creative artists, a cosy,
boutique-apartment complex and a real tea salon.
WWW.FORUMDESHALLES.COM
M LES HALLES
VILLA SAVOYE
A breath-taking white structure
built on stilts and sporting a
terrace rooftop, the Villa Savoye
is a high point of 20th-century
architecture designed by
the Swiss-French architect
Le Corbusier. This Poissy
site classified as a historic
monument has lost nothing
of its avant-garde character.
This global festival
in the heart of Paris
and across the region
looks at future digital
content and services
and might just
make you dizzy.
The innovation
village in Carreau
du Temple square
( M Temple) spotlights
all innovations related
to sports.
WWW.FUTUR-EN-SEINE.PARIS
WWW.VILLA-SAVOYE.FR
82 RUE DE VILLIERS
A > POISSY + BUS 50
FROM PARIS:
RER
PLUS
• A new, floating gathering spot, moored near the
Pont d’Austerlitz bridge on the Seine, features
a hotel, restaurant, bar and lounge. THE place to be
this summer! Large terrace on the quay.
WWW.OFFPARISSEINE.COM
M QUAI D’AUSTERLITZ
• Add sightseeing to running and you get sight running,
a guided tour and exercise. Explore Paris in a novel
way, at your own pace, by running any of 10 circuits
past monuments and through public gardens.
WWW.PARISRUNNINGTOUR.COM
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Events
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SHOWS
THE FIREWORKS
NEVER STOP
IN THE PARIS
REGION
DURING THE
SUMMERTIME,
AND NOT JUST
AT THE EIFFEL
TOWER!
CANDLELIT EVENINGS AT VAUX-LE-VICOMTE
THROUGH 1/10
Every Saturday, this 17th-century architectural masterpiece offers
visitors a magical evening. When night falls, the château and its
stunning formal garden designed by Le Nôtre are lit by 2,000 candles.
New: A light- and sound-filled walking tour with actors playing outsize,
magical characters. In the heart of this unique setting, a pop-up
restaurant offers both refined cuisine and a feast for the eyes.
And in the quietest part of the park, Le Songe de Vaux invites peace
and contemplation, comfortably seated in deckchairs, with the song
of champagne in your glass and classical music in your ears.
WWW.VAUX-LE-VICOMTE.COM
FROM PARIS: RER D TO MELUN, THEN CHÂTEAUBUS SHUTTLE (SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC
HOLIDAYS, TO 2 NOVEMBER) OR PARISCITYVISION EXCURSION (WWW.PARISCITYVISION.COM)
NIGHTTIME
IN LES INVALIDES
14/06 > 27/08
In an awe-inspiring spectacle,
innovative 180° video projection
brings the façades of the Hôtel
des Invalides’s Main Courtyard
alive as they stream scenes
from Paris’s history.
WWW.LANUITAUXINVALIDES.FR
M INVALIDES
LES ÉTÉS DE LA DANSE
28/06 > 16/07
For the 12th Summer Dance Festival at Théâtre du Châtelet,
the dancers of New York City Ballet are performing 20 ballets.
WWW.LESETESDELADANSE.COM
M CHÂTELET
HEAD IN THE STARS
5/08 > 7/08
MUSICAL FOUNTAINS
SHOW
18/06 > 17/09
This year marks their
350th birthday! At night,
the fountains are a feast
for the eyes and ears.
See page 33.
16
Nothing beats a tall perch
for getting closer to the stars.
The terrace rooftop of
Montparnasse Tower’s Panoramic
Observatory Deck invites you
to gaze at the night sky when
the stars come out.
WWW.TOURMONTPARNASSE56.COM
M MONTPARNASSE-BIENVENÜE
EVENTS
LE GRAND FEU
A cruise unlike any other
OPERA HOUSE CRUISE
10/09
With 60,000 fireworks and 30 new displays in a 90-minute
show, this is the biggest pyrotechnics display in Europe.
Music, colours, bright and fleeting effects light up the
superb setting of the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud.
This is sure to be a blazing spectacle!
11 & 18/06, 9 & 16/07
Set sail on a cruise unlike any other,
on a boat with a terrace seating
150 and a panoramic view. All while
dining on gourmet dishes created
by Marc Veyrat and listening
to a recital of the Opera’s most
beautiful airs.
GETAWAYS
WWW.OPERAENPLEINAIR.COM/CROISIERES
Bastille Day on the Seine
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY ON 14 JULY DINNER CRUISE
ON 14 JULY
The venue is a boat on the Seine at Port Solférino ( Solférino).
MUSIC
WWW.LE-GRAND-FEU.COM
M BOULOGNE PONT DE SAINT-CLOUD
M
WWW.MARINA-DE-PARIS.COM
Among the many cruises
on the Seine, by day or by night,
from the foot of the Eiffel Tower
(Port de la Bourdonnais,
M Bir-Hakeim), the Bateaux
Parisiens offer is unique.
Cruise on France’s national
holiday with a sparkling menu
including a gourmet dinner,
band and Paris, the City of Light!
WWW.BATEAUXPARISIENS.COM
NIGHTLIFE
The setting is Paris by night, with the Eiffel Tower fully illuminated.
All the ingredients for a magical cruise with dancing.
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MAJOR
EXHIBITIONS
ART AND THE CHILD
THE DOUANIER
ROUSSEAU.
ARCHAIC CANDOUR
THROUGH 17/07
THROUGH 3/07
With nearly 75 paintings by
Millet, Manet, Cézanne, Monet,
Renoir, Matisse, Picasso and
Dubuffet at Musée Marmottan
Monet, the exhibition
“Art and the Child. Masterpieces
of French Painting” portrays
the changing status of children
from the 14th through the
20th centuries, providing a fresh
way of looking at the pieces.
WWW.MARMOTTAN.FR
M LA MUETTE
IN THE STUDIO.
THE ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHED
THROUGH 17/07
Artist studios have fascinated
photographers from the
lens’s earliest days. The Petit
Palais exhibition explores
the reasons for this persistent
fascination. With nearly
400 photographs, “In the
studio. The artist photographed
from Ingres to Jeff Koons”, takes
an intimate look at the creative
process of a number of artists.
WWW.PETITPALAIS.PARIS.FR
M CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES-CLEMENCEAU
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Mocked in his day for being
too simple and dismissed as
a “Sunday painter”, Henri Julien
Rousseau, also known as
Le Douanier (toll collector),
is nonetheless one of the most
important modern painters,
with an influence on 20th century
artists that is undeniable.
The Musée d’Orsay exhibition
presents his masterpieces
in conversation with the
works of Seurat, Delaunay,
Kandinsky, Picasso and other
misunderstood artists.
ARTS AND SOCIETY
IN THE MARQUESAS
ISLANDS
THROUGH 24/07
The roughly 300 objects and
artworks at the Musée du quai
Branly exhibition, “Matahoata,
Arts and Society in the
Marquesas Islands”, highlight
the sophisticated, complex
and meaningful aesthetics
that prevailed in the archipelago
from the late 17th to the early
19th centuries. The exhibition
concludes with a presentation
of contemporary Marquesan
culture’s vitality and energy.
WWW.QUAIBRANLY.FR
M ALMA-MARCEAU
IMPRESSIONISTS
IN NORMANDY
WWW.MUSEE-ORSAY.FR
M SOLFÉRINO
NAPOLEON
IN SAINT HELENA
THROUGH 24/07
The exhibition “Napoleon in
Saint Helena. Conquering Memory”
at the Musée de l’Armée
Les Invalides is a unique
opportunity to contemplate
the furniture that surrounded
the Emperor at the time of his
death. The imperial vestiges
Napoleon managed to take
with him into exile contrast
with the precariousness
of his status as a prisoner.
WWW.MUSEE-ARMEE.FR
M INVALIDES
THROUGH 25/07
Nearly 50 artworks at Musée
Jacquemart-André recount
the history of Impressionism,
from precursor painters
to the great masters.
“The Open-Air Studio,
Impressionists in Normandy”
explores Normandy’s decisive
role in the movement’s
emergence and the masters’
fascination with its countryside
and light.
WWW.MUSEE-JACQUEMART-ANDRE.COM
M SAINT-AUGUSTIN
EVENTS
PICASSO.SCULPTURES
THROUGH 31/07
An icon of radical, adventurous
cinema, the U.S. filmmaker
captures young people’s passion
for life. This exhibition at
the Cinémathèque française,
the first dedicated to Van Sant
in France, presents his films,
his artwork and the novel
collaborations he has inspired
among other artists.
THE VELVET
UNDERGROUND
On the 50th anniversary
of the famous “banana album”,
this immersive exhibition at
the Philharmonie de Paris shares
the history and legacy of this
short-lived band (1965-1970).
“The Velvet Underground –
New York Extravaganza”
is a six-step passport
to understanding the world
of a legendary group and era.
WWW.CINEMATHEQUE.FR
M BERCY
WWW.PHILHARMONIEDEPARIS.FR
THROUGH 1/08
The Centre Pompidou’s exhibition
“Paul Klee. Irony at Work” offers
a new take on the painter’s work,
47 years after the last major
retrospective in France. Bringing
together roughly 250 works
from the biggest international
collections, this thematic
exhibition takes a novel look at
a singular figure in the modern
world and 20th-century art.
WWW.CENTREPOMPIDOU.FR
M RAMBUTEAU
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THROUGH 28/08
Featuring more than
160 outstanding pieces from
around the world and bronze
works from the museum,
the Musée national
Picasso-Paris’s exhibition
explores the artist’s sculptures
from the angle of myriad
versions, a lesser-known
aspect of his work. It focuses
on series and variations,
castings, production runs
and enlargements, made
from the original sculptures.
WWW.MUSEEPICASSOPARIS.FR
M SAINT-PAUL
JAMES BOND 007,
L’EXPOSITION
THROUGH 4/09
At the Grande Halle de la Villette,
more than 500 unusual objects
showcase the aesthetics
of the world’s most famous spy.
Costumes, gadgets, photos,
exclusive artefacts and the
hallowed Aston Martin retrace
the history of the biggest
cinematographic opus ever
made and tell the story
of an authentic legend.
WWW.JAMESBOND007-EXPOSITION-PARIS.FR
M PORTE DE PANTIN
FASHION FORWARD
THROUGH 14/08
With “Fashion Forward,
3 Centuries of Fashion (1715-2016)”,
the Musée des Arts décoratifs is
celebrating the 30th anniversary
of its fashion collection.
The exhibition’s 300 pieces of
women’s, men’s and children’s
clothing, from the 18th century
to today, create a different kind
of historical timeline.
NIGHTLIFE
PAUL KLEE
M PORTE DE PANTIN
GETAWAYS
THROUGH 21/08
MUSIC
GUS VAN SANT
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M PALAIS-ROYAL - MUSÉE DU LOUVRE
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MAJOR
EXHIBITIONS
MARVEL AVENGERS
S.T.A.T.I.O.N.
THROUGH 25/09
The super-heroes are landing on
the Esplanade de La Défense!
Grounded in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics,
this exhibition takes you
inside the S.H.I.E.L.D. base’s
headquarters, gives you a peek
at secret files, studies,
experiments and equipment
and lets you become an official
agent of the Avenger S.T.A.T.I.O.N.
while roaming the cinematographic
world of Marvel!
M LA DÉFENSE
VERSAILLES
AND AMERICAN
INDEPENDENCE
THROUGH 2/10
ÀThrough archives and historical
documents, the Château
de Versailles’ exhibition shows
how important the Kingdom of
France was in the Revolutionary
War and the role Versailles played
in the signing of various treaties
between the two countries.
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New in Paris
MUSÉE RODIN
The Rodin Museum recently got
a makeover. In a magnificent
18th-century private
mansion, it takes a fresh
look at the artist’s works,
while the chronological and
thematic exhibit focuses on
his creative process. Among
the graphic, photographic,
plaster and furniture art
pieces, Rodin’s antiques
collection – more than
100 fragments not often
previously shown – reflect
Rodin’s admiration for the
period. Also worth a look are
his collection of 50 paintings,
including Van Gogh’s
Le Père Tanguy and Munch’s
Le Penseur. Don’t forget
the current talked-about
exhibition, “Entre sculpture
et photographie”, which runs
through 17 July.
WWW.MUSEE-RODIN.FR
M VARENNE
LA MONNAIE DE PARIS
Following its 18th-century salons, La Monnaie de Paris
is hosting a new space dedicated to contemporary art,
while its metamorphosis continues with the opening of
Guy Savoy’s new fine-dining restaurant. The exhibition
“Merci Raymond par Bertrand Lavier” runs through 17 July.
Stories, anecdotes and works that caused a sensation are
on display, revealing unexpected similarities and contrasts
with the work of Raymond Hains, a prominent New Realism
figure known for his torn posters.
WWW.MONNAIEDEPARIS.FR
M PONT NEUF
ESPACE DALÍ PARIS
Located in the heart of Montmartre,
it’s the biggest collection of Dalí works
in France, organized around a new,
theme-based description of the art
displayed. Theatrical sculptures, erotic,
dream-like or funny drawings and
poetic objects and furniture from the
phantasmagorical world of the inventor
of melting watches recreate an artistic
journey through four periods key to
creating the Master’s mythology.
WWW.DALIPARIS.COM
M ABBESSES
FAMILY
THE ART OF
BLUE SKY STUDIOS
SUMMER IN THE GARDEN
THROUGH 18/09
Art Ludique - Le Musée goes
behind the scenes of the
studios that made the famous
“Ice Age” saga. Film excerpts,
showings of new footage and
over 800 drawings, paintings
and sculptures explore the
creative work of the artists and
directors. The exhibition also
includes a rare showing of
“No Time for Nuts”, a computeranimated short starring the cult
hero Scrat, and an exclusive look
at the drawings and paintings
for the next “Ice Age: Collision
Course” movie!
Scores of family activities await you in this 18-hectare park, including
wading in the new fountain and its hundreds of jet combinations,
sailing down the enchanted river and yodelling. There are also
a giant slide, a small farm, a puppet theatre, an equestrian centre,
cooking workshops, painting, magic and more. In short, the Jardin
d’Acclimatation is where you go to relax, learn new things and have
some fun!
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BOIS DE BOULOGNE
M LES SABLONS OR SMALL TRAIN THROUGH THE WOODS, LEAVING FROM PORTE MAILLOT
SURROUND CINEMA
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34 QUAI D’AUSTERLITZ
M GARE D’AUSTERLITZ
ENTERTAINMENT
FOR THE SMALL SET
La Géode is a huge geodesic dome housing a movie theatre with
a hemispheric screen that shows stunning documentaries in giant
Imax and HD digital 3D relief format. Destination Pacifique is
a magnificent voyage through the tropical islands of West Papua.
Titans de l’âge de glace features mammoths, sabre-toothed tigers,
cave bears and prehistoric humans. And Hubble, au delà des étoiles
is an extraordinary voyage among the stars.
THROUGH 28/09
Where can you find world music
concerts, beat boxes for kids
five years and up, circus shows,
gardening workshops, lectures
and a maze garden, all in one
place? In the Bois de Vincennes,
at the Parc Floral in Paris,
that’s where! The kid’s festival
Les Pestacles offers a fun-packed
program. And it’s free with
admission to the park!
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PARC FLORAL, BOIS DE VINCENNES
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M PORTE DE LA VILLETTE
EVENTS
VOLEZ JEUNESSE ! PROGRAM SAY HELLO TO SOME DINOSAURS
5 > 10/07
THROUGH 16/08
Gigantic, sharp-toothed reptiles, dinosaurs still have a great hold
on our imaginations. The Palais de la Découverte exhibition with its
seven animated, robotic creatures, mind-boggling video sequence,
60 fossils and real dinosaur bones takes us deep into the Jurassic
and Cretaceous periods. Eek!
GETAWAYS
The Musée de l’Air et de l’espace
is putting on a program just
for kids, including workshops to
build airplane and kite models
and interactive hands-on
activities related to aviation and
space. So fly on over and enjoy!
WWW.MUSEEAIRESPACE.FR
AÉROPORT DE PARIS - LE BOURGET
M LA COURNEUVE - 8 MAI 1945 + BUS 152
OR RER B > LE BOURGET + BUS 152
WWW.PALAIS-DECOUVERTE.FR
M CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES-CLEMENCEAU
With its collection unlike any
other in Europe and innovative
staging, the Musée de la Grande
Guerre du Pays de Meaux
take a different look at the
First World War. Take advantage
of the flat rate, family tours
and workshops, and, for kids
eight and up, the free game
booklet to learn about the
animals that were actually
or symbolically involved
in the Great War.
BABY ANIMALS
THROUGH 20/08
With its fun, educational activities, hands-on exploration, goofy
invitations to ape animals and specimens for viewing, the BéBés
Animaux display at the Cité des sciences science centre makes
exploring the world of animals an adventure. It features 14 games,
a novel approach to staging exhibits and offbeat information
tailored to very small children, ages two and up!
MUSIC
THE GREAT WAR
FOR FAMILIES
NIGHTLIFE
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FROM PARIS: GARE DE L’EST RAILWAY STATION
> MEAUX OR RER A > CHESSY MARNE-LA-VALLÉE
+ BUS 19
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FAMILY
DARWIN THE ORIGINAL SAFARI IN THOIRY
THROUGH 31/07
This Cité des sciences exhibition
aims to get us thinking like
Darwin again. An interactive,
immersive trail guides visitors
through the scientist’s life,
the way his thinking evolved and
an understanding of his work.
The exhibition offers insights
into current evolutionary
sciences and shows how they
fit into the framework created
by Darwin.
WWW.CITE-SCIENCES.FR
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THE CANAL CELEBRATES
SUMMER
2/07 > 21/08
A 16th-century château
and 150 hectares of grounds
and gardens are topped off
by — an African reserve! Spot
the elephants, giraffes, lions,
antelope and other animals
that populate the reserve from
your car as you drive through
its eight kilometres. Post-safari,
head for the big maze. Before
you reach the exit a new trail
entices you to enter and follow
the footsteps of both park
and imaginary animals.
FROM PARIS, 35 MIN BY CAR
WWW.THOIRY.NET
Activities along the Ourcq Canal,
from Bassin de La Villette
to Port de Loisirs in Bobigny,
include river shuttles for €1,
dances, concerts, street art
and cruises featuring electronic
music and fine dining.
WWW.TOURISME93.COM/ETE-DU-CANAL
PLUS
Destination Disneyland Paris!
See page 44.
CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES
FILM FESTIVAL
7 > 14/06
OPEN-AIR FILM FESTIVAL
13/07 > 21/08
Let’s set the scene: A giant picnic in a field or a rented deckchair.
Night falls, the silver screen lights up, the movie starts...
From the latest releases to timeless classics, animated features
or avant-garde offerings, every style is included. Action!
GETAWAYS
A daring and eclectic program
showcases independent U.S.
cinema in this festival held
in all the movie theatres
on the Champs-Elysées.
EVENTS
CINEMA
WWW.LAVILLETTE.COM
WWW.CHAMPSELYSEESFILMFESTIVAL.COM
Guided tours explore facets of filmmaking. Famous monuments,
hidden alleyways, renowned restaurants, forgotten movie houses,
anecdotes and locations are revealed little by little, with Paris
as a natural backdrop.
MUSIC
SÉRIE SERIES
BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE WORLD OF CINEMA
29/06 > 1/07
WWW.SERIESERIES.FR
THÉÂTRE DE FONTAINEBLEAU
> FONTAINEBLEAU
WWW.CINE-BALADE.COM
PLUS
• Gus Van Sant at the Cinémathèque française film institute.
See page 19.
• James Bond 007, the exhibition, at Grande Halle de La Villette.
See page 19.
NIGHTLIFE
The European television series
festival is back for its fifth
season in Fontainebleau.
An original, exclusive and free
program of thrillers that came
in from the cold, sweeping
historical frescoes, British
comedies and more let you
sample upcoming TV series,
go behind the scenes of
productions and meet the
people who make the shows.
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SPORTS EVENTS
ROLAND GARROS
THROUGH 5/06
The second Grand Slam
tournament of the season,
the French Open attracts
tennis’s top players to
the Roland-Garros complex.
JUDDMONTE GRAND PRIX DE PARIS
AND LONGCHAMP GARDEN PARTY
14/07
Starting at 4 pm, come and enjoy a racing thrill at the Hippodrome
de Saint-Cloud to the rhythm of galloping thoroughbreds, before
you hit the giant dance floor and party to the beat of electro music.
WWW.ROLANDGARROS.COM
OPEN DE FRANCE
M PORTE MAILLOT. SHUTTLES STARTING AT 3 PM
THE FINISH OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE
24/07
The last leg of the Tour de France ends in
a spectacular finish on the Champs-Élysées,
with the traditional loop around the
Arc de Triomphe. Note: Certain metro stations
may be closed along the route.
WWW.LETOUR.FR
MEETING DE PARIS
27/08
30/06 > 3/07
Created in 1906, this golf
tournament is one of the most
prestigious on the European
Pro Tour and brings together
some of the best players in the
world on the Albatros course,
which will host the famous
Ryder Cup in 2018.
WWW.OPENDEFRANCE.FR
FROM PARIS:
RER
C > SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES
26
The best of track and field is on
display at the Stade de France
stadium for this prestigious
IAAF Diamond League meet.
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M SAINT-DENIS-PORTE DE PARIS
OR RER B LA PLAINE STADE DE FRANCE
OR RER D STADE DE FRANCE
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VISIT
PARIS
Hot outside? Get outdoors! Too hot outside? Find some shade! Here are our fresh ideas for exploring
Paris.
SECRET SCENT OF THE OPERA
An actress is your guide to the Opéra Garnier’s
backstage corridors and legends. In a temple
of lyric art, delve into the composition of both
music and a fragrance, with their notes,
compositions and chords. A captivating tour!
WWW.VISITES-SPECTACLES.COM
M OPÉRA
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EVENTS
Rent an electric boat without
a license, by the hour or the day.
Float at will along the Bassin
de la Villette artificial lake,
the Saint-Martin or Ourcq canals,
or make up your own itinerary
as you go.
OPEN-AIR GRAND TOUR PARIS BY BIKE
Watch the capital unfold before
you in all its magnificence
from the upper deck of an Open
Tour Paris double-decker bus.
The company’s four lines
and 50 stops let you tour Paris
at your own pace, hopping
on and off at will. For an even
more captivating experience,
try the By Night tour (starting
at 9:45 pm)! One, two or three
consecutive-day passes and
commentary in 10 languages.
Paris’s 5,000 streets are brimming
with quiet neighbourhoods,
flower-filled estates and artists’
studios. Discover unsuspected
riches on three-hour tours
led by a guide, day or night.
Tandem bikes for couples
or parents and children are
available to rent.
GETAWAYS
ELECTRIC BOAT
WWW.MARINDEAUDOUCE.FR
VÉLIB’
WWW.VELIB.PARIS
BAPBAP CRAFT BREWERY
This is definitely the place to go
to taste a beer “made in Paris”.
But before raising a glass, learn
about the expertise, ingredients
and brewing process that went
into making your lager. Sample
malt, sniff some hops and
admire the gleaming machinery.
We’ll let you in on a little secret
though: the water’s from Paris.
Want to know more? See you
there!
79 RUE SAINT-MAUR
M RUE SAINT-MAUR
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LES CAVES DU LOUVRE
This exceptional venue was built
in the 18th century to house
the royal wine collection.
The Louvre cellars now feature
an interactive itinerary to help
people better understand wine.
Touch, smell, taste and imbibe
under vaulted ceilings, as you
move from one gorgeous room
to another. The tour can guided
or completed independently,
using a free app.
WWW.CAVESDULOUVRE.COM
52 RUE DE L’ARBRE SEC
M LOUVRE RIVOLI
BRUNCH ON THE SEINE
Lapped by the Seine, Bistro
Parisien is an idyllic brunch setting.
Every Sunday the chef serves
up a novel, all-you-can-eat,
gourmet buffet. It is served on
a terrace at the foot of the
Eiffel Tower facing the tower
and the river. A section for 3- to
10 year-olds has a children’s
entertainer on hand.
MUSIC
WWW.OPENTOUR.COM
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PORT DE LA BOURDONNAIS
M BIR HAKEIM
PLUS
The Champs-Élysées
transforms into a giant
pedestrian thoroughfare
on the first Sunday of
every month. A perfect
opportunity to take a selfie
against a backdrop
of the Arc de Triomphe
or the Place de la Concorde
Ferris wheel!
NIGHTLIFE
Vélib’ (see page 64) offers
offbeat tours for exploring
Paris. Start with a gourmet
bite, then go on a guided bike
ride around the capital to enjoy
classic Paris or monument
sightseeing, street art Paris —
or even naughty Paris!
For the smallest bicyclists,
the P’tit Vélib’ service has
locations near the Berges
de Seine, Ourcq Canal and Bois
de Boulogne. It rents four types
of bikes for 2- to 8-year-olds
and always includes helmets
just right for little heads!
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VISIT
SAINT-OUEN
MORE INFORMATION
FROM THE
TOURIST OFFICE
WWW.TOURISME-PLAINECOMMUNE-PARIS.COM
antiques market, offering
furniture, paintings, ceramics,
art nouveau, art deco and
photography. The recently
renovated Dauphine market is
the biggest covered flea market.
Always on trend, it’s where
the first vintage hi-fi stall was
set up, creating a fabulous
music area in the market.
Vernaison brings the original
flea market spirit to the
Jules Vallès market. Browse its
second-hand shops for oddities,
posters, old weapons, bronze
castings, books and records.
Still hungry for beautiful
things? Proceed straight
to the restaurant Ma Cocotte.
Yannick Papin’s menu reawakens
your childhood memories
with classic dishes inspired
by the market. Philippe Starck
designed the restaurant in an
industrial style, mixing brick,
stone, leather, fireplaces and
objects in a well thought-out
decor. Visitors to the market
can sit in a large, ground-floor
room opening onto the kitchens,
or choose from among two
rooms on the first floor
and two terraces.
There are lots of great finds to be made on Paris’s outskirts,
in the city’s bustling, cosmopolitan northeast. And the Saint-Ouen
flea market is where finds are found!
M PORTE DE CLIGNANCOURT
SYMPHONY OF THE ARTS FLEA MARKET
Mains d’œuvres, a former
factory built of red brick,
is a meeting place for the public
and artists of all kinds. With
its live music, actor recitations,
conversations with painters,
electronic concerts, avant-garde
film showings and canteen
offering seasonal fruits
and veggies, Mains d’œuvres
is a versatile venue, open to all!
WWW.MAINSDOEUVRES.ORG
1, RUE CHARLES GARNIER
30
More than 2,000 merchants
and arts & crafts vendors await
you here on Friday mornings
and all weekend long until
Monday evening. The Paul-Bert
Serpette market and its
350 sellers are on the cutting
edge of trends and the
avant-garde, with a good supply
of the finest designer pieces
from the 1950s and ‘60s.
With its 220 antique and
18th-century art and furniture
dealers, Biron is a prominent
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VISIT
VERSAILLES
MORE INFORMATION
FROM THE
TOURIST OFFICE
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The chateau’s already majestic grounds become even more so in the summer, when the Fountain
Shows spring to life. And all around you nothing but royal treasures to explore!
WWW.CHATEAUVERSAILLES-SPECTACLES.FR
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THE ROYAL STABLES
OF VERSAILLES
HISTORICAL COACHES
Created by Bartabas, the Académie
équestre nationale (1) is a ballet corps
unlike any other in the world, combining
dressage and the arts. Two performances
showcase its virtuosity: Les Matinales
des Écuyers and La Voie de l’Écuyer.
To appreciate the history and
architecture of this centre built
by Mansart, consider a guided tour
with Cultival (2). It will take you
through the stables and the riding
school with its magnificent wooden
structure built in the Italian style
and teach you more about the history
of advanced classical dressage.
Designed to inspire awe,
Versailles’ coaches are
masterpieces ornamented
in gold and carvings.
The recently reopened Galerie
des carrosses du château
is nothing less than an auto
show for the 18th and 19th
centuries. From Napoleon I’s
wedding carriages to Charles X’s
coronation coach, Louis XVIII’s
hearse to the tiny coaches of
Marie-Antoinette’s children,
each one recounts an episode
in France’s history.
(1) WWW.BARTABAS.FR
(2) WWW.CULTIVAL.FR
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EVENTS
THE FIRE KING
MUSICAL FOUNTAINS SHOW
18/06 > 17/09
GETAWAYS
At night, the fountains are a feast for the eyes and ears. Fountains
in the groves and water features are illuminated and bathed in
colour, with water effects, lasers and more. Then, to the sound
of Baroque music, the renowned Groupe F company sets the sky
and the Grand Canal alight with a breath-taking fireworks display.
Enough to make any night fit for a king! Note: Before the Musical
Fountains Show gets started, you can tour the Royal Apartments
and Hall of Mirrors, accompanied by baroque musicians and dancers
in costume (40 minutes), on the Hall of Mirrors’ Royal Serenade.
7, 8, 14 & 15/07
The Sun King is taking on the role
of impresario in the Orangerie
Gardens. His spectacle will
transport you to other worlds
as he conjures up a series of
fire and light tableaus mixing
fireworks, video and luminous,
fire-bearing characters.
WWW.POTAGER-DU-ROI.FR
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN
5/07 > 25/10
Enjoy an outing set to baroque
music as you stroll around
marvellous copses usually
closed to the public. Admire
the many statues populating
the paths on this music walk
in the French formal gardens
designed by Le Nôtre.
Young visitors can also see
Super 4 Playmobil characters
playing on Versailles’ grounds!
A free game booklet is available
at the garden entrance.
MUSICAL GARDENS
SHOW
THROUGH 30/10
Some 350 years ago, Louis XIV
decided on the route visitors
would take to admire the formal
gardens designed by André
Le Nôtre. Today, the Musical
Gardens Show retraces that
route, through 190 acres
of gardens, groves and topiary,
past the 55 fountains and
155 statues. The flowerbeds,
water features and perspectives
gracefully unfold to the strains
of compositions by Lully,
Rameau and Desmarets.
A right royal route.
PLUS
•O
lafur Eliasson: Lights at
the Home of the Sun King!
See page 13.
•2
-Day Passport
Admission to all areas of
the château and grounds
open for free tours,
temporary exhibitions,
the Musical Fountains
Show and the Musical
Gardens. Free audio guide
and discounts on guided
tours of The King’s Small
Apartments, The Royal
Opera House and
The Royal Chapel.
Admission to the King’s
Vegetable Garden is also
discounted.
NIGHTLIFE
Learn about more than
1,000 varieties of fruits and
vegetables, some of them rare
or little known, in this vegetable
garden created to supply the
Sun King’s table and classified
as a historic monument.
The gardeners there are keeping
the art of pruning alive.
MUSIC
THE KING’S VEGETABLE
GARDEN
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VISIT
PROVINS
MORE INFORMATION
FROM THE
TOURIST OFFICE
WWW.PROVINS.NET
With its ramparts, tunnels and 58 historical monuments, the medieval city of Provins, registered
on the World Heritage List by UNESCO, takes you back to the Middle Ages. A marvellous setting
for medieval shows - of modern splendour, of course!
WWW.PROVINS.NET
FROM PARIS: GARE DE L’EST RAILWAY STATION > PROVINS
SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW PROVINS MEDIEVAL FAIR
10, 11, 17 & 18/06
300 volunteers re-enact scenes
from the daily lives of peasants,
townspeople, aristocrats and
religious figures in the Middle
Ages. Twenty different scenes
present castle life, crusades,
the fairs of Champagne, and more.
11 & 12/06
This is a reconstitution of the fairs
that made the reputation of the city
in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
At the foot of the ramparts,
artisans and merchants will show
you their wares and how they make
them: leatherwork and stonework,
fabrics, spices, musical instruments
and more, while musicians
and performers entertain.
WWW.PROVINS-MEDIEVAL.COM
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EVENTS
THROUGH 1/11
This equestrian and falconry
show is unique in Europe.
With the ramparts as a stage,
eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures
and owls fly in harmony with
horses, wolves and a camel.
An aerial ballet that is a journey
through the world of falconry.
Practical information
THE AGE OF THE RAMPARTS
THROUGH 1/07
This demonstration uses medieval siege engines and other devices,
built to scale and according to the original plans, for an introduction
to the art of war in the Middle Ages.
THE LEGEND
OF THE KNIGHTS
THROUGH 1/11
At the foot of a majestic
tower, this show combines
equestrian art and the
magic of the medieval
ramparts. Spectacular
stunts, jousting and
armed combat, cavalcades,
acrobatics on horseback,
dressage and juggling all
to the galloping thunder
of horses’ hooves.
Unforgettable!
Depending on which
one you buy, Tour Passes
include admission
to four monuments in
the medieval city plus
discounts on the three
history shows, the tourist
train and the rose gardens.
On sale at the Tourist
Office and at monuments.
PLUS
• Foodies: Brought back
from the Crusades in 1240,
the Provins Rose became
the symbol of the city
(learn about it at the
Provins Rose Garden,
www.roseraie-provins.com)
and of gourmet creativity.
Sample rose confit, candy,
honey, chocolate and
fruit jellies in the town’s
restaurants and shops
or at the Tourist Office.
•T
ruly one of a kind: In a
décor featuring six-meterhigh, 12th-century arched
cellars and underground
passages, the Lounge Bar
at Aux Vieux Remparts
combines design and
historical character.
It’s an ideal spot to relax
with a glass of your
favourite beverage.
www.auxvieuxremparts.com
GETAWAYS
Discover the medieval town in the glow of hundreds of candles.
The streets, squares and shops are brightly illuminated and
Caesar’s Tower becomes the stage of an audiovisual production.
An equestrian show, a guided tour and storytelling walk through
the tunnels, music and street performers complete this dazzling
evening!
MUSIC
2 & 23/07
THE EAGLES
OF THE RAMPARTS
NIGHTLIFE
PROVINS BY CANDLELIGHT
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VISIT
FONTAINEBLEAU
Don’t miss this imperial city with a château that was home to French sovereigns for centuries.
The forest that surrounds it has been classified a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.
FROM PARIS: GARE DE LYON RAILWAY STATION > FONTAINEBLEAU AVON
FOREST
The Fontainebleau Forest is the Paris
region’s “green lung”, a greenbelt
spanning more than 17,000 hectares.
Its 1,600-plus kilometres of forest
paths and pedestrian loops, including
300 kilometres of marked trails,
lend themselves to many recreational
activities, including horseback
and bike riding — and even sled dog
activities! Guided by a musher,
try your hand at sled dog hiking,
cross-country running with dogs
and dog-cart driving. The forest
is also famous for rock climbing.
Beginner and experienced climber
excursions are organized there,
with professionals as guides.
FONTAINEBLEAU TOURIST OFFICE
WWW.FONTAINEBLEAU-TOURISME.COM
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EVENTS
MORE INFORMATION
FROM THE
TOURIST OFFICE
WWW.FONTAINEBLEAU-TOURISME.COM
GETAWAYS
CHÂTEAU DE FONTAINEBLEAU
Napoleon called it “The true home of kings, the house of ages”. Set in 130 hectares of grounds and gardens,
the 1,500-room Fontainebleau is the only royal and imperial château to be lived in continuously for seven
centuries. This makes it an authentic microcosm of the history of French art and architecture. Running
through 4 July, Louis XV à Fontainebleau is showing approximately 140 items – paintings, furniture,
art objects, porcelain and clothing – taken from the castle’s collections or on loan from French and foreign
collections. The exhibition illustrates Fontainebleau as it looked under Louis XV.
CULT DESSERT
29/06 > 1/07
The European television series
festival is back for its fifth
season in Fontainebleau.
An original, exclusive and free
program of thrillers that came
in from the cold, sweeping
historical frescoes, British
comedies and more let you
sample upcoming TV series,
go behind the scenes of
productions and meet the
people who make the shows.
WWW.SERIESERIES.FR
THÉÂTRE DE FONTAINEBLEAU
It sells like hotcakes here.
Fontainebleau, a cream mousse
confection, was created in this
store in the 1900s from an
ancestral recipe that was quite
the popular item on the best
tables in town. At the time it was
served on a plate and wrapped
in muslin to keep it cool.
FROMAGERIE BARTHÉLÉMY
92, RUE GRANDE
NIGHTLIFE
SÉRIE SÉRIES
PLUS
• I t’s the big event of the
summer - the Grand Prix
Classic - Summer Tour,
an international
show-jumping competition,
plus Fontainebleau Beach,
with events, shows, kids’
games and surprises galore!
www.grandparquet.com
• Bicycle rentals,
for people who want
to explore the city and
surrounding areas powered
by their own two legs!
www.alapetitereine.com
14 rue de la Paroisse
• Loc’c Lib: riding a bike
with assistance from
an electric motor is the
easier way!
www.locclib.com
9 bis rue Marrier
MUSIC
WWW.CHATEAUDEFONTAINEBLEAU.FR
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WWW.DOURDAN-TOURISME.FR
GETAWAYS
DOURDAN
MORE INFORMATION
FROM THE
TOURIST OFFICE
EVENTS
VISIT
South of Paris, between the forest and La Beauce plain, peaceful Dourdan retains a rich medieval
architectural heritage, including a 13th-century fortress and ramparts stretching 1,700 meters.
Completed in 1222, the château is one of the few fortresses
to remain structurally intact. Its towers, dry moats and
imposing 26-meter circular keep, affording an impressive
view of the town, are all still there. The “Musée de France”
museum housed in a former salt loft contains Gallo-Roman
and medieval pottery, furniture, paintings and 16th- to
20th-century sculptures. You can also journey into
the heart of the Middle Ages in the courtyard, through
activities and demonstrations of occupations from that
period (8>10/07). A night-time tour presents the château
from a different angle, enlivened by mock combats.
CHÂTEAU AND MUSEUM: WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS
WWW.MAIRIE-DOURDAN.FR
NIGHT-TIME TOURS AND COURTYARD EVENTS: TOURIST OFFICE
PLUS
A mix of nature, history and scrumptious
Wednesday and Saturday mornings,
the 13th-century covered market
and downtown Dourdan set out their
stalls. It’s a wonderful opportunity
to hit the foodie trail, before heading
out to see the town’s rich cultural
heritage. The 1,600-hectare forest
planted mainly with oak trees — often
a hundred years old — has a number
of trails with many stopping points.
One, to the south, boasts
a 500-year-old oak tree with six trunks.
Another, the Abbaye de l’Ouÿe,
is a 12-century priory in the heart
of the forest.
NIGHTLIFE
CHÂTEAU AND MUSEUM
MUSIC
FROM PARIS: RER C > DOURDAN
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MORE INFORMATION
FROM THE
TOURIST OFFICE
VISIT
WWW.SAINTGERMAINENLAYE-TOURISME.FR
Located 20 kilometres from Paris, Saint-Germain’s history is linked to its château, an official
residence of the kings of France. While the town makes the most of its royal legacy, it also offers
a mix of historical and contemporary attractions.
FROM PARIS: RER A > SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE
GUIDED TOUR
MUSÉE D’ARCHÉOLOGIE NATIONALE
One Tourist Office guided walk
traces the influence of François 1
on the city. He stayed in the
town for over a thousand days,
leaving Saint-Germain with
its layout, a pentagon-shaped
castle and its role as a centre
of trade. Saturdays at 3 pm.
This museum inside the château
immerses you in the daily life
of the first humans through one
of the world’s most extensive
archaeological collections.
Between the history of the place
itself – the inner courtyard is
one of the Renaissance’s most
beautiful and a terrace rooftop
affords a panoramic view of the
Seine Valley – and the history
of art, from prehistoric times
through the Middle Ages,
you’ll be drawn deep into
France’s history.
38 RUE AU PAIN
WWW.MUSEE-ARCHEOLOGIENATIONALE.FR
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WWW.MUSEE-MAURICEDENIS.FR
2 BIS, RUE MAURICE DENIS
A CHOCOLATY TRADITION
A beverage made from cocoa
topped with a piece of chocolate,
the pavé d’or (gold bar) dates
back to the 16h-century court
of Spain. Under Louis XIV
in Saint-Germain, the queen
had delicious confections
made to accompany her cup
of hot chocolate. Today the
Grandin pastry shop keeps
this delectable tradition alive.
WWW.PATISSERIE-GRANDIN.FR
MUSIC AT CLAUDE DEBUSSY’S HOUSE
This carnival in the
Saint-Germain forest has
become the most famous
in the Paris region and one
of the biggest in Europe.
Why Les Loges? Because
you have the best seats
in the house starting with
a 17th-century pilgrimage!
As we said, Saint-Germain
offers a mix of tradition
and contemporary
attractions. New:
VéloBuzz, a company
that rents group bicycles
for tourists, leaving from
the RER rail station.
•S
kate and street wear
People flock from all over
the region to buy this
store’s skates and long
boards made by the most
influential and exclusive
brands.
www.pacificwear.fr
9, rue Bonnenfant
GETAWAYS
In the artist’s combined home/workshop,
the museum conserves an original art
collection dedicated to Symbolist and
Nabi, post-Impressionist and Pont-Aven
School painters. Its garden is an inviting
spot to stroll, in the shade of Antoine
Bourdelle’s sculptures.
PLUS
• L a Fête des Loges
24/06 > 15/08
MUSIC
THE WORLD OF MAURICE DENIS
EVENTS
SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE
NIGHTLIFE
Part of the Tourist Office, the composer’s birthplace is the only permanent exhibition space dedicated
to Claude Debussy. The objects and photographs on display provide insight into his creative process.
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VISIT
RUEIL-MALMAISON
Rueil, an imperial city, has strong ties to Napoleon and Josephine, who found the town to be
an ideal spot for indulging one of her passions: botany. The Impressionists would later make
the same discovery.
WWW.RUEIL-TOURISME.COM
FROM PARIS: RER A > RUEIL-MALMAISON
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JOSEPHINE
AND NAPOLEON BONAPARTE
Here’s a decidedly imperial walk brought to you by
the Tourist Office. Guided by interpretative lecterns
and marked by pavement studs stamped with
the imperial bee, this 10-stop trail leads you to
the Château de Malmaison, to the church in which
the empress is buried, to downtown and to other,
less well-known places frequented by Napoleon.
The trail can be accessed via iPhone and iPad using
the RueilPhone app, which has augmented-reality
navigation, a geolocated map and an audio guide.
TOURIST OFFICE
33 RUE JEAN LE COZ
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EVENTS
MORE INFORMATION
FROM THE
TOURIST OFFICE
CHÂTEAU
DE MALMAISON
GETAWAYS
Acquired in 1799 by Josephine
and Napoleon Bonaparte,
the château has unique décor
and consular-style furniture.
Extensive work has restored
the apartments’ authenticity.
The more than six hectares
of grounds reflect the
empress’s passion for botany.
WWW.CHATEAU-MALMAISON.FR
This 2.5-hectare park bordering the Seine has an ornamental pond
with a wooden bridge, a small kiosk and a rose garden inspired by
the colour palette of the Impressionist painters. It offers a pleasant
walk as pretty as a picture.
MUSIC
The church houses the tombs
of Empress Josephine and her
daughter Queen Hortense.
Josephine’s funeral monument,
made of Carrara marble and
embellished with a statue of
the Empress sculpted by Cartellier,
shows her kneeling, evoking
Jean-Louis David’s famous
painting, The Coronation
of Napoleon, on display at
the Louvre Museum.
PARC DES IMPRESSIONNISTES
CHOCOLATE PLEASURES NAPOLEON
IN SAINT HELENA
Don’t leave Rueil without
stopping at Gilles Cresno.
A chocolate-maker dedicated
to craftsmanship and excellence,
he sells a range of chocolate
and fruit jelly confections.
WWW.GILLES-CRESNO-CHOCOLATIER.COM
THROUGH 24/07
Now that you’ve steeped
yourself in the atmosphere of
the imperial city, find vestiges
of Napoleon’s legacy in Paris.
See page 18.
NIGHTLIFE
SAINT-PIERRE
SAINT-PAUL CHURCH
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VISIT
DISNEYLAND PARIS
Disneyland Paris is a trip all in itself. But the area around the park is also packed with things to do
for the whole family.
WWW.DISNEYLANDPARIS.COM
FROM PARIS: RER A > CHESSY MARNE-LA-VALLÉE
FROM PARIS-CHARLES DE GAULLE AND PARIS-ORLY AIRPORTS: MAGICAL SHUTTLES.
WWW.MAGICALSHUTTLE.FR
FROM PARIS: DISNEYLAND PARIS EXPRESS SHUTTLES.
WWW.DISNEYLANDPARIS-EXPRESS.COM
AQUARIUM SEALIFE
An ocean experience awaits just five minutes from
Disneyland Paris. Admire nearly 5,000 animals in eight
sections, including 13 shark species, sea turtles, sea
horses and piranhas. The aquarium also hosts a number
of events, including feedings of the animals, a touch tank
and a spectacular shark tunnel!
WWW.VISITSEALIFE.COM
CENTRE COMMERCIAL VAL D’EUROPE
RER
A > VAL D’EUROPE
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LA VALLÉE VILLAGE
East of Paris, just minutes from
Disneyland Paris, La Vallée Village
consists of 110 fashion and luxury brands
offering the trendiest products from
previous collections at discount prices
(at least 33% off*). Using a pass,
the hands-free shopping service lets
you satisfy your heart’s desire without
the hassle: your buys are waiting at
the reception area! See you in July for
the sales with great discounts of up to
60%*! (* From the original retail price.)
WWW.LAVALLEEVILLAGE.COM
RER
A VAL D’EUROPE
WITH PARISCITYVISION, RETURN TRANSFER BY MINIBUS
OR BUS BETWEEN CENTRAL PARIS AND LA VALLEE VILLAGE.
WWW.PARISCITYVISION.COM
DISNEYLAND PARIS IS MAGIC!
With more than 50 attractions in two parks, breath-taking shows
and dazzling parades, Disneyland Paris creates magic all day long.
This summer the theme park has a host of events for you to choose
from. Join the Snow Queen and her friends for a sing-along in
a frozen world (through 18 September) or watch Disney characters
bring magic alive in the new illusions show, Mickey et le Magicien
(starting 2 July). And every evening when night falls, Disney Dreams®!
and its lasers, water jets and multi-coloured lights illuminate
every corner of the park (through 30 September).
Keep the fun going outside the park at Disney Village, where
performances, shops and theme restaurants entertain you late
into the night. One option is a one-of-a-kind dinner show, featuring
an interactive Wild West saga complete with authentic Tex-Mex
barbecue. It’s called The Legend of Buffalo Bill, with Mickey and
His Friends.
PANORAMAGIC BALLOON
It’s one of the world’s biggest tethered balloon and it’s right here!
The balloon climbs to an altitude of 100 metres, to give you
an outstanding view of the Disneyland Paris Park!
WWW.PANORAMAGIQUE.COM
VISIT
AUVERS-SUR-OISE
“Auvers is profoundly beautiful, it’s the heart of the countryside, distinctive and picturesque”, wrote
Van Gogh. In fewer than 70 days, he painted nearly 80 works in the town, including some of his most
striking. From the church known worldwide - the painting now hangs in the Orsay Museum - to the
Château d’Auvers, follow in the master’s footsteps on the 125th anniversary of his death.
FROM PARIS: GARE DU NORD RAILWAY STATION > AUVERS-SUR-OISE
DAUBIGNY MUSEUM
The museum exhibits original works that reflect the artistic life of the local area, in which scores
of 19th- and 20th-century artists spent time. For the 2016 cultural season, Musée Daubigny is offering
a fresh look at an art form beloved by Van Gogh, the portrait, in an exhibition entitled “Portraits à la dérive”
(through 28 August).
WWW.MUSEE-DAUBIGNY.COM
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EVENTS
MORE INFORMATION
FROM THE
TOURIST OFFICE
WWW.TOURISME-AUVERSSUROISE.FR
THE AUBERGE RAVOUX, VOYAGE AU CHÂTEAU
THE HOUSE OF VAN GOGH
The multimedia show entitled “Voyage au Temps des Impressionnistes”
is an excellent introduction to Auvers. The almost 500 paintings shown
let you see the canvases through the painters’ eyes. The backdrops,
videos and giant screens have been designed to let you relive
the age in which Monet, Renoir and Pissarro visited these venues.
Note the pleasant terrace of the Impressionists’ Café, which offers
a special package that includes admission to the trail walking you
through historic landmarks and stage sets.
GETAWAYS
WWW.CHATEAU-AUVERS.FR
THE PAINTERS’ WAY
This inn with its warm
atmosphere of the artists’ cafés
of yesteryear is above all a place
of commemoration. It was here,
in modest room no. 5 (which
can be visited) that Van Gogh
spent the last days of his life.
A video evokes his stay in Auvers,
and 10 illustrated panels in
the courtyard trace his personal
and artistic journey, through
the places where he lived.
With its unspoiled landscapes and historic sites — Daubigny’s home
and studio, Dr Gachet’s residence, the cemetery where Van Gogh
is buried – Auvers is an open-air museum. The village is dotted with
reproductions of works by Van Gogh, Cézanne, Daubigny and Corot,
putting into perspective the subjects that inspired them. Another
route, In the Footsteps of Van Gogh, also includes texts on the
artist’s life and work. New! The Van Gogh Natures app, a geolocated
multimedia guide available free of charge at the Tourist Office
(Parc Van Gogh,38 rue Charles de Gaulle).
WWW.TOURISME-AUVERSSUROISE.FR
Check it out
Direct train to Auvers on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
from Paris Gare du Nord. Departure from Paris at 9:38 am.
Return from Auvers at 6:25 pm. Schedules may vary; please
visit www.transilien.com
NIGHTLIFE
PLUS
• THROUGH 28/08
Auvers will be humming all
summer long with events
for the In the Footsteps of
Van Gogh cultural season.
Exhibitions will be held
at Dr Gachet’s House,
the Daubigny Museum,
the Absinthe Museum
and more. To close out
the season on 28 August,
guided cruises and tours
entitled “Sur les pas des
Impressionnismes” and
“Sur les pas de van Gogh”
will be offered on the
banks of the Oise.
www.surlespasdevangogh.eu
• Festival d’Auvers sur Oise:
See page 52.
MUSIC
WWW.MAISONDEVANGOGH.FR
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VISIT
ENGHIEN-LES-BAINS
A lake, a casino, a fitness centre and an international jazz festival — the only thermal spa resort
in the Paris region has it all!
FROM PARIS: GARE DU NORD RAILWAY STATION > ENGHIEN-LES-BAINS
BARRIÈRE ENGHIEN
JAZZ FESTIVAL
10 > 13/07
This is certainly one of the
hottest spots of the summer
season, with dozens of artists,
thirty concerts including
off-festival jams and stages on
the shores of the lake. Want
more? How about free outdoor
sets, evening concerts at the
theatre? Still more? A stage
floating in the lake. We told
you, it’s a hot spot!
WWW.ENGHIEN-JAZZ-FESTIVAL.COM
MORE INFORMATION
FROM THE
TOURIST OFFICE
WWW.OT-ENGHIENLESBAINS.FR
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GUIDED TOURS
The Tourist Office has a tour
exploring the architectural
styles of the spa town, from the
very first hamlet built around a
natural pool to today’s stunning
upscale residences on the lake.
A PASSION FOR CHOCOLATE
A winner of several awards,
Hubert Masse cut his teeth
in Enghien. Guided by passion
and with great respect for
culinary heritage, he carefully
selects the ingredients he uses
to create his unforgettable
chocolates. You be the judge!
14 RUE DE MORA
WWW.LECACAOTIER.COM
CASINO
FESTIV’ÉTÉ
Do your best to break the bank,
just 15 kilometres from Paris!
The Barrière Enghien-les-Bains
casino has enchanting lighting,
bars, restaurants, 500 state-ofthe-art slot machines and more
than 40 traditional gaming
tables. It’s your play!
2/07 > 28/08
WWW.LUCIENBARRIERE.COM
Free outdoor events every
weekend in July and August,
including brass brands in
the city, Zumba classes, salsa
for beginners, concerts, giant
wooden board games, children’s
shows and outdoor movies.
Music
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WEATHER FESTIVAL
WE LOVE GREEN
4 & 5/06
This festival in the Bois
de Vincennes has become the
capital’s top eco-responsible
event, fully committed to
protecting nature. And also
full of the hot music trends
of the moment. Don’t miss
the spectacular comeback
of LCD Soundsystem
or the concerts of PJ Harvey
and the band Air.
WWW.WELOVEGREEN.FR
OUTDOOR OPERA
GETAWAYS
THINGS TO DO:
FESTIVALS
CONCERTS
OPERA
EVENTS
MUSIC
3 > 5/06
MUSIC
Good news for all electronic
music fans! The festival is back
at the Parc des Expositions
du Bourget, on four stages,
with some nice surprises
and an electrifying program!
Plus, for the first time, a camping
area for festivalgoers.
THROUGH 17/09
Here’s a rare opportunity to watch the Puccini opera La Bohème
under the stars at the most beautiful sites in the Paris region:
At the Domaine de Sceaux 10 & 11 June, the Château de Vincennes
23-25 June, the Hôtel National des Invalides 6-10 September
and the Château de Fontainebleau on 16 & 17 September.
WWW.OPERAENPLEINAIR.COM
JUNE > SEPTEMBER
WWW.WEATHERFESTIVAL.FR
FROM PARIS: RER B > LE BOURGET
Outstanding concerts featuring 15 renowned ensembles and soloists,
played in superb settings in the Paris region, including the
Château de Champs-sur-Marne, Château de Vincennes and
Château de Maisons, the Saint-Denis Basilica and the Hôtel de Sully.
WWW.MONUMENTS-NATIONAUX.FR
NIGHTLIFE
SETTING MONUMENTS TO MUSIC
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MUSIC
JAZZ IN THE PARK
CONCERTS AND FOUNTAINS CHOPIN FESTIVAL
11/06 > 31/07
11 & 12/06
In the Parc Floral de Paris,
the Paris Jazz Festival alternates
between rising stars and jazz
legends. Enjoy jazz in all its
incarnations in the shade of the
trees or next to the water at any
of 30 concerts held over seven
weekends. Performances start
at 4 pm.
WWW.PARISJAZZFESTIVAL.FR
AUVERS-SUR-OISE
FESTIVAL
Throughout the afternoon, the ponds
and fountains of the Domaine
National de Saint-Cloud begin
flowing simultaneously. Many free
concerts take place in the magical
atmosphere created by the water,
recalling the lively days of the
court of Louis XIV, the Sun King.
WWW.MONUMENTS-NATIONAUX.FR
M PONT DE SÈVRES
LA DÉFENSE
JAZZ FESTIVAL
WWW.FESTIVAL-AUVERS.COM
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SAINT-DENIS FESTIVAL
& MÉTIS
13 > 18/06
Le Parvis de La Défense will be
reverberating with jazz sets.
And as always, admission is free!
LADEFENSEJAZZFESTIVAL.HAUTS-DE-SEINE.FR
M OU RER A LA DÉFENSE GRANDE ARCHE
MUSETTE DES PUCES
JAZZ FESTIVAL
17 > 20/06
In the alleys, squares, bars
and bistros of the flea market,
the festival continues the tradition
of popular swing, a form of jazz
combining accordion sounds
and gypsy rhythms. From dinner
shows to full concerts including
young talent contests, there’s
something for everyone!
WWW.GLAZART.COM/LAPLAGE
WWW.FREDERIC-CHOPIN.COM
ORANGERIE DU PARC DE BAGATELLE
BOIS DE BOULOGNE
M PORTE MAILLOT + BUS 244
Requiem, baroque and rock
chords; poetry, brass bands,
soloists and choirs. This summer
festival hosts concerts and events
in the basilica, the grounds
of the Légion d’Honneur school
and various neighbourhoods.
One of Europe’s most prestigious
music festivals, featuring
baroque, classical, romantic,
opera and contemporary
compositions.
This beach - with genuine sand located in the heart of Paris is
the perfect place to relax, take
in a concert, see an exhibition
or, at the end of the day, unwind
with a drink in a deckchair.
This year’s LaPlage du Glazart
has a surprise in store:
Wednesday concerts featuring
samplers of pop, rock, folk and
a smidgen of Cumbia, plus free
weekend clubbing starting
on Thursdays!
Many musicians have been
discovered at this festival,
which holds “Open Piano Days”
and a contemporary composition
inspired by Frédéric Chopin.
THROUGH 24 JUNE/(MÉTIS: THROUGH 29 JUNE)
11/06 > 8/07
BEACH + MUSIC
18/06 > 14/07
WWW.FESTIVALDESPUCES.COM
M PORTE DE CLIGNANCOURT
WWW.METIS-PLAINECOMMUNE.COM
WWW.FESTIVAL-SAINT-DENIS.COM
M SAINT-DENIS BASILIQUE
EVENTS
PSYCHEDELIC FESTIVAL FESTIVAL DJANGO REINHARDT
18 & 19/06
GETAWAYS
Psychedelic has become a major
rock genre and a rich artistic
movement. Eager to nurture
and share this fascinating
culture, the Paris International
Festival of Psychedelic Music
at the Ferme du Buisson arts
& culture centre offers a journey
through psychedelic culture
focusing on music, the visual
arts and cinema.
22 > 26/06
The great Django’s spirit is alive, in the idyllic setting of Île du Berceau
island. The artists from around the world who perform at the festival
fill the area with the sounds of Gypsy jazz, funk and soul. And keep
alive the memory of Django Reinhardt, who spent his final days here
in the 1950s.
CELEBRATE MUSIC!
21/06
Make Music Day was first held
near the Palais Royal in the
1980s. Initially known only to
a happy few, the festival has
now become a major event,
with stages set up at every
intersection, dance floors in the
streets, and concerts all over
Paris and the Paris region.
SOLIDAYS
24 > 26/06
The Solidays event features
80 concerts to fight HIV/AIDS,
seven sound stages and a rich
and eclectic program. A number
of headliners plus exciting
new acts and hot tickets,
NGOs from all over the world
and volunteers meet at the
Longchamp racetrack, to show
their solidarity while enjoying
the music.
25/06 > 31/08
The museum’s garden is abloom
with entertaining events, from
workshops for all the family
to storytelling sessions to
interactive tours, in between
sunshades and deckchairs.
Not to mention the electronic
siestas on Sundays, to be
listened to lying down.
Summer in a sentence!
WWW.QUAIBRANLY.FR
M ALMA-MARCEAU
DAYS OFF
WWW.FETEDELAMUSIQUE.
CULTURECOMMUNICATIONGOUV.FR
30/06 > 10/07
A festival dedicated to artists
in the field of contemporary
music, from rock to electronica,
Days Off has taken up residence
at the Philharmonie de Paris.
WWW.SOLIDAYS.ORG
M BOULOGNE-JEAN JAURÈS
WWW.DAYSOFF.FR
M PORTE DE PANTIN
NIGHTLIFE
FACEBOOK/PARISPSYCHFESTIVAL
FROM PARIS: RER A > NOISIEL
SUMMER GARDEN,
QUAI BRANLY MUSEUM
MUSIC
WWW.FESTIVALDJANGOREINHARDT.COM
TO SAMOIS-SUR-SEINE
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MUSIC
MACKI MUSIC FESTIVAL BARRIÈRE ENGHIEN JAZZ FESTIVAL
1 > 3/07
This festival is coming to
Carrières-sur-Seine, in a park on
the banks of the Seine. It will
feature concerts, DJ sets and
fun, freaky activities in a bucolic
village - all revolving around
the theme of space!
WWW.MACKIMUSICFESTIVAL.FR
FROM PARIS: RER A > HOUILLES
OR CARRIÈRES-SUR-SEINE
GAY PRIDE
2/07
Floats, colourful costumes and
events add up to one great big
par-TÉ for all types and stripes!
WWW.MARCHEDESFIERTES.FR
RAINFOREST
2 & 3/07
Where do music, sports and the
environment all come together?
In the Fontainebleau Forest,
at this first-ever eco-responsible
festival! Enjoy concerts,
celebrations, rock climbing,
pétanque, art displays, workshops,
food trucks and a kids’ corner.
10 > 13/07
See page 48.
FREE LIVE MUSIC!
PARIS QUARTIER D’ÉTÉ
10 > 23/07
14/07 > 7/08
The FNAC Live Festival, held
on the square in front of
City Hall, is a unique event with
performances by established
artists as well as young talent
at free concerts that start
at 6 pm. A stage inside in the
reception rooms hosts smaller
concerts.
M HÔTEL DE VILLE
This festival mixes disciplines,
styles and cultures, creating
myriad pop-up shows in Paris
and the surrounding region.
Spectators haven’t forgotten
the traditional Japanese parade
held for the first time outside
Kyoto, in the Tuileries Gardens,
or the Gypsy music concert at
the Opéra Garnier. You’ll love
every minute of it!
WWW.QUARTIERDETE.COM
PEACOCK SOCIETY
13 > 16/07
An indoor stage, a dance floor
among the trees, a night market
with bars and food trucks,
secret pavilions for surprise
parties, games in the open air Paris is a never-ending party
for clubbers in the Parc Floral.
Are you in?
WWW.THEPEACOCKSOCIETY.FR
WWW.RAINFOREST.FR
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CLASSIQUE AU VERT
6/08 > 18/09
Designed in the Japanese style,
the Parc Floral is an invitation
to travel. For seven weekends,
the public is invited to listen
to classical music, at the
crossroads between countries
and centuries, cultures and
traditions. And it’s all free, apart
from the park entrance fee.
WWW.CLASSIQUEAUVERT.PARIS.FR
FACEBOOK / FESTIVALCLASSIQUEAUVERT
EVENTS
ORANGERIE DE SCEAUX INOX PARK
FESTIVAL
13/08 > 18/09
WWW.FESTIVAL-ORANGERIE.FR
FROM PARIS: RER B > BOURG-LA-REINE,
SHUTTLE TO THE VENUE BEFORE AND AFTER
THE CONCERTS
3/09
ROCK EN SEINE
This fabulous electronic music event is held in an idyllic setting,
the Île des Impressionnistes in Chatou. Major acts perform in
an eclectic range of musical styles on several stages.
GETAWAYS
The Orangerie de Sceaux Park
designed by the architect Jules
- Hardouin-Mansart - hosts this
festival of quartets and piano
recitals. The program also features
many duets and voice recitals.
WWW.INOXPARIS.COM
FROM PARIS: RER A > RUEIL-MALMAISON OR CHATOU-CROISSY
ÎLE-DE-FRANCE FESTIVAL
A must-go for all rock fans!
Held in the centre of the Domaine
national de Saint-Cloud, listed
as a historical monument for its
plant life, the rock festival has
emerged as one of the must-go
events in Europe, combining
the best of international pop
and rock, from headliners
to new acts worth the listen.
WWW.ROCKENSEINE.COM
M PONT DE SÈVRES
JAZZ À LA VILLETTE
30/08 > 11/09
This festival could have been
called “Multiple Jazz”. With
around thirty concerts blending
jazz with hip hop, soul, pop
and funk, every tone, style and
trend is present, offering an
overview of an exciting, vibrant
music genre.
WWW.JAZZALAVILLETTE.COM
M PORTE DE PANTIN
Here’s a festival that combines
music, cultural heritage and
creativity, for an exceptional
experience. From classical and
baroque to jazz and intermingled
rhythms, this is a festival that
loves all kinds of music and
is held in venues sometimes
not usually open to the public,
from châteaus and churches
to circuses and former factories.
WWW.FESTIVAL-IDF.FR
TECHNOPARADE
+ PARIS ELECTRO WEEK BANDSTANDS
24/09
The floats will take over the
capital, to the beat of techno
music and people dancing.
And in the wake of the parade,
get ready for Paris Electronic
Week (21 > 26/09), a week of
artistic and festival events in
Paris and its region showcasing
the energy of the various styles
of electronic music.
Kiosquorama is a free, roving
festival that plays at eight
bandstands in Paris and
Issy-les-Moulineaux (1/09 > 1/10).
Les Kiosques Électroniques
features unique, free and live
electronic music at the same
venues (through October).
WWW.KIOSQUORAMA.ORG
FACEBOOK / KIOSQUESELECTRONIQUES
WWW.TECHNOPARADE.FR
NIGHTLIFE
26 > 28/08
MUSIC
3/09 > 09/10
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PARADIS LATIN
The oldest of Paris’s cabarets is legendary. Paradis à la Folie consists
of a series of sets full of fun and surprises, with the unmistakable
French cancan and its touch of humour typical of the Left Bank in Paris.
GETAWAYS
THINGS TO DO:
CABARETS
CLUBBING
POP-UP CLUBS
TRENDY BARS
EVENTS
CABARETS
Costumes sewn by the same
highly skilled seamstresses
that work at couture houses,
technical innovations,
eye-popping décor and
sophisticated choreography
help the new Paris Merveilles
revue put the magic back
into the Champs-Elysées!
MOULIN ROUGE
MUSIC
LE LIDO
WWW.PARADISLATIN.COM
28 RUE DU CARDINAL LEMOINE
M CARDINAL LEMOINE
WWW.LIDO.FR
116 BIS, AVENUE DES CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES, PARIS 8
M GEORGE V
Feminine, creative and risqué in the revue Désirs, the most
avant-garde glamorous cabaret
in Paris presents a series
of shimmering, sparkling,
shameless and sensational sets,
featuring the sensual, stunning
girls of the Crazy Horse.
Féerie is an invitation to the purest tradition of music hall entertainment,
with thousands of dazzling costumes flashing with feathers, rippling
rhinestones and shimmering sequins. The Doriss Girls lead the revue
and its breath-taking finale: their famed, fast and furious French
cancan.
WWW.LECRAZYHORSEPARIS.COM
12 AVENUE GEORGE V
M ALMA-MARCEAU
WWW.MOULIN-ROUGE.COM
82 BOULEVARD DE CLICHY
M BLANCHE
NIGHTLIFE
CRAZY HORSE
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CLUBBING
NÜBA
Clubs on the
water’s edge
Perched on the roof of the
Cité de la Mode et du Design,
the Nüba is both a club and
a bar-restaurant. The view
of the Seine from the terrace is
unique. Meet up for a drink at
the bar, chill out while listening
to lounge music and then dance
the night away inside to the
sound of electronic, rock and
pop music provided by the DJs.
WWW.LENUBA.COM
CONCRÈTE
ZIG ZAG CLUB
Its spacious central dance
floor beneath a vast circular
mezzanine is an ideal place to
spend the evening soaking up
the sounds of the city’s best DJs.
WWW.ZIGZAGCLUB.COM
32 RUE MARBEUF
M GEORGE V
REX CLUB
À LA FOLIE
In 25 years, the avant-garde
selection of DJs playing at the
Rex Club has never failed to
impress, making it the ultimate
hot spot of Paris nightlife.
Big names like Daft Punk,
Laurent Garnier and Jeff Mills
have mixed here, but the Rex
also invites many newcomers
to the electro, techno and house
music scene. That hallmark
openness extends to the door
everyone’s welcome!
WWW.REXCLUB.COM
5 BOULEVARD POISSONNIÈRE
M BONNE-NOUVELLE
FACEBOOK CONCRETEPARIS
69 PORT DE LA RAPÉE
M GARE DE LYON
LE BADABOUM
In this combination concert
hall-club-cocktail bar, each room
mirrors the venue’s industrial style.
WWW.BADABOUM.PARIS
2 BIS RUE DES TAILLANDIERS
M BASTILLE
60
Adjoining the famous cabaret
is one of the biggest clubs
in Paris, with a varied line-up
of rock, indie pop and electro
acts, live or club version.
And if you need to kick back,
try the remodelled Bubble Bar.
This light-filled space overlooking
a plant-filled terrace is open
to serve you all day, or in the
evenings for gallery or show
openings, a theme-based drinks
party or whatever else strikes
your fancy.
WWW.LAMACHINEDUMOULINROUGE.COM
90 BOULEVARD DE CLICHY
M BLANCHE
Clubs on the
water’s edge
Its world-renowned artists will
have you chilling on the barge or
dancing on the stage, while the
terrace puts you in a summer
state of mind, the better to enjoy
the sunshine—and the top DJs!
LA MACHINE
DU MOULIN ROUGE
6B
A unique artistic creation
and party spot in Saint-Denis,
where Paris collectives gather
in the evening for good times
and good sounds!
WWW.LE6B.FR
6-10 QUAI DE SEINE
RER
D SAINT-DENIS
Parc de La Villette houses this
restaurant-bar-club-workshopbarbecue in one of its signature
red follies. A new place to gather
for a party!
ALAFOLIE.PARIS
M PORTE DE PANTIN
LA FERME DU BONHEUR
Here you’ll find throngs
of electronic music fans in the
middle of the day. The venue,
created in 1993 in an urban
brownfield right in the middle
of Nanterre, is a sort of green
oasis where animals and people
lovingly coexist.
FACEBOOK FERMEDUBONHEUR
220 AVENUE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE
RER
A NANTERRE UNIVERSITÉ
EVENTS
FACEBOOK LESNUITSDELACLAIRIERE
DOMAINE DE LONGCHAMP
SHUTTLE FROM PORTE MAILLOT
OPEN-AIR TERRACES
Ever since rail made it easy to leave the capital, open-air
terraces have been a big part of working-class life in Paris.
People flocked to them to dance, drink and have some fun.
They still do today, on the banks of the Marne River,
on Île du Martin-Pêcheur ( A Champigny) or at Chez Fifi
( A Neuilly-Plaisance). And in Paris, at Rosa Bonheur sur
Seine ( M Invalides) or La Javelle ( A Pont du Garigliano)
on the banks of the Seine.
RER
RER
RER
WWW.CULTURE-GUINGUETTE.COM
GETAWAYS
Looking for a Paris nightclub
with the sky for a ceiling?
You’ve got it in the Fondation
GoodPlanet clearing, a sheltered
glade in the Bois de Boulogne
that alternates between
eco-awareness, a focus on people
and the Paris night. A rustic,
recreational and festive spot!
Party on the water’s edge
FLOW
GAY CLUBS AND EVENINGS
Parisian gay clubbing is back
on top! Every Saturday night,
the Gibus (1) has two stages
and the best DJs. Other evening
events are regularly held:
Beardrop, Follivores and Flash
Cocotte, each with its own style.
If you don’t want to miss
anything, just walk around
the Marais district and pick up
the flyers that are generously
distributed! And if you like
a bite at night, the crew at
the Who’s bar restaurant (2)
now offers food non-stop
from 5 pm to 6 am.
(1) WWW.GIBUS.FR
18 RUE DU FAUBOURG DU TEMPLE
M RÉPUBLIQUE
WWW.BEARDROP.COM
WWW.FOLLIVORES.COM
WWW.FLASHCOCOTTE.COM
(2) WWW.WHOSPARIS.COM
14 RUE SAINT-MERRI, PARIS 4
M RAMBUTEAU
Moored near the Pont Alexandre III bridge, this is a new,
floating party and cultural venue. It combines a performance
hall, a club, a restaurant, a bar, a rooftop and a pop-up
beach on the quays.
WWW.FLOW-PARIS.COM
PORT DES INVALIDES
M INVALIDES
MUSIC
PLAYGROUND
AND DANCE CLUB
BATOFAR
This river barge-slash-restaurant-slash-concert
hall-slash-club hosts DJ-driven after-hours dance parties.
It has a terrace with a view of the Seine.
The Trabendo in Parc de La Villette
features an ambitious program
of music, from concerts
to clubbing.
NIGHTLIFE
TRABENDO
WWW.BATOFAR.ORG
11, QUAI FRANÇOIS MAURIAC
M BIBLIOTHÈQUE FRANÇOIS-MITTERRAND
WWW.LETRABENDO.NET
M PORTE DE PANTIN
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CLUBBING
Que Faire à Paris, a partner of the Paris Region Tourist Board,
also recommends:
ROSA BONHEUR SUR SEINE
CAFÉ CHÉRIE
In the mood for a little bopping next to the Seine? Head on over to
the river barge moored on the Berges de Seine. A vacation atmosphere,
so close to the water you can almost dangle your feet in it!
At 11 pm, people push
the tables off to the side
and dance to the hits of today
and yesteryear. Absolutely
loaded with atmosphere!
FACEBOOK CAFÉ CHÉRIE
44 BOULEVARD DE LA VILLETTE
M BELLEVILLE
LA BELLEVILLOISE
15/07 > 3/09
A loft-style cultural and event
space - exhibitions, restaurant,
club, concert hall, terrace - in an
1877 Art Nouveau building.
FACEBOOK ROSA BONHEUR SUR SEINE
M INVALIDES
PETIT BAIN
WANDERLUST
Concert hall, restaurant, a social
business and cooperative —
this three-storey building on
the Seine with a garden presents
punk, hip-hop and electronica
evenings. There are even parties
for children.
A club with top-notch line-ups,
a restaurant, an exercise and
yoga room, an outdoor cinema
and - best of all - a really spacious
terrace!
WWW.PETITBAIN.ORG
7 PORT DE LA GARE
62
WANDERLUSTPARIS.COM
WWW.LABELLEVILLOISE.COM
19-21, RUE BOYER, PARIS 20
M GAMBETTA
POINT ÉPHÉMÈRE
The 1,400-sq.-metre venue
housed in a former building
materials warehouse hosts
exhibitions, concerts,
performances, festivals, parties,
meetings and offbeat events.
WWW.POINTEPHEMERE.ORG
200 QUAI DE VALMY
M JAURÈS
Paris and its region / Practical information
INFORMATION
Whether you’re at the airport or in Paris, Versailles or Disneyland Paris, the Tourist Information Centres provide
information about every destination in Paris and its region, from booking a hotel room to buying souvenirs.
The Paris Visite and Paris Museum Passes are also on sale.
PARIS-CHARLES-DE-GAULLE AIRPORT
• Terminal 1, Arrival, Gate 4
• Terminal 2C, Arrival/Departure level, opposite Gate 5
• Terminal 2D, Arrival/Departure level, Gate 7
• Terminal 2E, connecting passageway, Arrival level, Gate 7
• Terminal 2F, Arrival level, Gate 11
• Terminal 2A, (baggage pickup area)
PARIS-ORLY AIRPORT
• South terminal, Arrival level, Gate L
• West terminal, Arrival level, Gate A
Galeries Lafayette L’Homme: 40, boulevard Haussmann
M Chaussée d’Antin La Fayette
VERSAILLES
2 bis, avenue de Paris
DISNEYLAND® PARIS
Place François-Truffaut
Tourist and Convention Centre Offices
Information points: M Pyramides (central information point) and M Anvers, Gare de Lyon, Gare de l’Est,
Gare du Nord and Paris-Expo Porte de Versailles. WWW.PARISINFO.COM
GETTING AROUND
TO GET TO PARIS OR TO THE AIRPORT
7j/7, Le Bus Direct Paris Aéroport operates between
Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports and Paris daily.
Four lines serve the Gare de Lyon, Gare Montparnasse,
Porte Maillot, Étoile/Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower,
Trocadéro, La Motte-Picquet pickup points.
Free onboard Wi-Fi and USB ports at each seat.
BY BIKE
Vélib’ is a self-service bike rental system available
24/7 (payment via automatic terminals). Bikes can
be rented by the hour or the day. Costing €1.70,
the one-day ticket provides access for 24 hours to
the Vélib’ service. The first 30 minutes of each trip
are free of charge. WWW.VELIB.PARIS.FR
WWW.LEBUSDIRECT.COM
RoissyBus link from Paris Charles-de-Gaulle Airport
to Place de l’Opéra in Paris or RER B train link to various
Paris railway stations. OrlyBus bus link from Orly
airport to Place Denfert-Rochereau in Paris, automatic
train link to Antony railway station (Orlyval + RER B
train), RER C train link to various Paris railway stations
or light rail line T7. WWW.RATP.FR
SuperShuttle France: Shared or private transfers to
and from the Paris and Beauvais airports and all Paris
rail stations. Fixed, affordable prices, customers met
at airports. Eight-seat minivan with free onboard Wi-Fi.
WWW.SUPERSHUTTLE.FR
VISIT PARIS BY METRO APP
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PARIS
Free and available in Chinese, Dutch, English, German,
Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish,
this app enables access to a host of services that allow
visitors to travel easily by metro and discover the most
beautiful places in Paris and the surrounding region,
from the Eiffel Tower to the Château de Versailles. Most
of the features are accessible even when you’re offline.
Available on App Store and Google Play.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT (PARIS AND SURROUNDING REGION)
Metro, bus and RER (suburban train lines) tickets
can be purchased at Tourist Information Centres
(see above) or at stations (ticket windows or vending
machines).
PARIS VISITE PASS
On sale in metro stations, this is a single pass for
all public transit in Paris, valid 1, 2, 3 or 5 consecutive
days. There are several zones, from central Paris
to the outer suburbs. WWW.RATP.FR
BY BOAT
Batobus is a shuttle service on the Seine, with 9 stops
between Beaugrenelle and the Jardin des Plantes.
WWW.BATOBUS.COM – PORT DE LA BOURDONNAIS M BIR HAKEIM
TAXIS
Taxis (Taxis Parisiens, Taxis Bleus, Taxis G7 or Alpha Taxis) can be picked up from the 420 taxi ranks at train stations,
airports, close to main roads or monuments, or can be hailed in the street 24 hours a day. Paris City Council taxi rank
smartphone app: Paris Taxis.
MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS
National museums and monuments are free for European Union nationals under the age of 26 and on the first
Sunday of each month, with some exceptions. They are usually closed on Tuesdays and some holidays (including
25 December and 1 January). Access to the permanent collections of City of Paris-operated museums is free.
Paris Museum Pass
A two-, four- or six-day pass for more than 50 museums and monuments in and around Paris, providing
entry to view permanent collections. On sale at participating locations or at WWW.PARISMUSEUMPASS.COM
100% WI-FI
Travel Wifi: A convenient, portable, easy-to-use
range extender to stay connected during your
trip to Paris region. Connect 10 devices at a time.
On sale at Tourist Information Centres.
USEFUL INFORMATION
European emergency number
(police, fire department): 112
Lost or stolen credit card:
Mastercard: 0 800 90 1387
Visa: 0 800 90 20 33
American Express: +33 (0) 1 47 77 72 00
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Publishing Director: Frédéric Valletoux, Chairman of the CRT. CRT Coordination: Campaign and Digital Department
and Cultural and Leisure Department. Editorial services: CRT/Rb and Terre de Sienne. Printed in France, June 2016.
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Page 11: CD 92/de Changy; Courances; 010 MNHN/Grandin. Page 13: Scoopdyga; Jacob Khrist; Ballot-CMN, Paris/
Le Corbusier-ADAGP 2015. Page 16: Erwann Maignan; Photopointcom. Page 17: Nicolas Chavance. Page 18: Sterling and
Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA/M. Agee); H. Manuel/Roger-Violet; P. Schmidt/musée
d’Orsay distribution RMN-Grand Palais; Musée des beaux-arts de Dijon/Jay. Page 19: Zentrum Paul Klee, Berne; ImageArt,
C. Germain, succession Picasso; Boegly-2014. Page 20: Marvel Avengers Station; A. Berg/Musée Rodin; Espace Dali 2016.
Page 22: Blue Sky Studios; Vigato; 2012 D3D Ice Age, LLC. Page 23: Musée Air et Espace/Cabeza; Robin / EPPDCSI.
Page 24: Robin / EPPDCSI; Arthus Boutin; Testelin/Divergence; Page 25: Morgan; Yvan Grubski; Séries Serie 2016;
Ersen Sariozkan. Page 26: Della Torre/FFT; Scoopdyga; ASO/Presse Sports/S. Thomas; Garnier/ASO; KMSP;
Page 29: Gwel 2012 Marin d’eau douce; Jmi Deguine; Les Caves du Louvre. Page 30: OTI Plaine Commune Grand Paris;
Francis Amiand. Page 34: JF Bénard. Page 35: Equestrio. Page 36: Seine-et-Marne Tourisme. Page 37: Château
de Fontainebleau/Varaut; O. Goursat. Page 39: Mairie de Dourdan. Page 41: Musée Maurice Denis/DR; J.Paray; Office
de Tourisme de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Page 42, 43: Office de Tourisme de Rueil-Malmaison; Balloy. Page 44: Disney.
Page 45: Disney; Aerogroupe SAS. Page 51: JC Khrist; Yulya Shadrinsky; D. Doussin. Page 52: glazart; FSD/Fillieule.
Page 53: H. Burchard; M. Huot; Le Thanh Lam. Page 54: Laverroux. Page 55: Olivier Hoffschir; M. Tomegah; O. Hoffschir.
Page 59: Paradis Latin; S.Franzese. Page 60: G. Murat; Gendrot; Montary. Page 61: C. Robin. Page 62: Point éphémère.
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