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Paris – Disneyland - La Champagne - A unique destination with something for the entire family,all through the same airport! From the glamour of France’s capital whose mix of architecture,museums and shops along with the buzz of city life offers unrivalled charms, to the attractions atDisneyland® Paris with its world-famous characters, not forgetting the heritage and history of theChampagne area, with its wealth of remarkable nature spots and its prestigious sparkling winefamed the world over, visitors from all walks of life, whether old or young, will find something toenjoy here.

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THE REGION

The Champagne Ardenne region

Paris-Vatry airport is located in the heart of the Champagne Region, 150km to the east of Paris. Steepedin history and culture, and home to the vineyards of theworld-famous wine, Champagne oers a sparkling blend ofheritage and nature that will entice and enchant you. Themajestic city of Reims, where a long line of French kingswere crowned, is renowned for its magnicent gothiccathedral, one of 4 UNESCO world heritage sites, andprestigious champagne houses. Other towns includeEpernay, with its famed Avenue of Champagne,Châlons-en-Champagne, criss-crossed with rivers andparks, and medieval Troyes with its half timbered housesand narrow, paved streets. Outside the towns, thevineyards and elds are dotted with pretty villages oeringmany places of interest such as a champagne museumhoused in a lighthouse, a tree-top champagne bar, theartist studio of Renoir, the family home of Charles deGaulle and a visitors’ centre dedicated to the greatGeneral. For history-lovers, the impressive medievalfortress of Sedan in the Ardennes is the largest of its kindin Europe, and the many sites connected to the Great Warinclude battleelds, trenches, museums and memorials. Torelax and rejuvenate, take your pick from a wide choice ofoutdoor leisure activities.

Paris

Artist, businessman or tourist, whether you come with your lover or family, Paris is always great for a good break.Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Invalides, Place de la

Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe, the Opera, the SacredHeart in Montmartre... the greatest attractions of Pariscontinue to fuel the myth. Add to this the Paris ofParisians, the charming assets of the city such as cafés,bistros, boutiques, art galleries, theatres, arcades, parks...the capital still remains "bourgeois bohemian" in his heart,and keep living throughout the year thanks to thenumerous events as the seasons go by.

The capital of France has always been regarded as one of the most romantic cities in the world. Famous heritagesites, such as the Eifel Tower, the Louvre, Notre DameCathedral or the Arc de Triomphe, blend with the buzz ofcafés, bistros, boutiques, art galleries, arcades and parks.The capital still remains ‘bourgeois bohemian’ incharacter with many dierent events and festivalspunctuating the year.

The Seine-et-Marne, the East of Paris

The Seine-et-Marne, located less than 30 minutes from theEast of Paris, is the largest department in theIle-de-France region, and home to Disneyland® Paris.Within a short drive, an extraordinary medieval heritage,remarkable natural sites, astonishing châteaux and castlesawait you! Seine-et-Marne is an ideal destination forpleasant escapades, with unsuspected tourist delightssuch as the two UNESCO sites: the medieval city ofProvins and the Fontainebleau château. It encompassesother exceptional sites such as Vaux le Vicomte châteauthat was voted France’s most beautiful private one, theinternationally renowned painter’s villages of Barbizon andMoret-sur-Loing, Meaux with its Episcopal city and itsMuseum of the Great War, Europe’s largest big-cat park,Europe’s leading motor sports centre, stylish shoppingoutlets at La Vallée Village, or one of Europe’s mostamazing UNESCO biosphere reserves in Fontainebleauforest.

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forever, transporting you and all your favourite Charactersto a world shimmering in new magic, new lights and newcolours. Dream with your Eyes Open!Disneyland® Park takes you on a journey into 5 fantastic worlds lled with dreams, fun, thrills and knee-knockingaction brought to you by 40 attractions and shows,parades, à la carte and counter-service restaurants as wellas an extensive choice of enchanting boutiques.

Into Walt Disney Studios® Park, spectacular attractions and brand-new shows take you into the world of Film,Television and Cartoons. Get ready to become a moviestar, if only for a short while, as you discover the lm sets,special eects and secrets of the silver screen!

Come taste magical evenings!Shopping, dining, cinemas, dancing and live entertainment for the whole family. Find out why the magic truly neverstops at Disney Village.

THE CITIES

Châlons en-Champagne

Châlons en-Champagne is apeaceful and pleasant townwith attractive squares linedwith cafés and half-timberedhouses and three well-keptparks, ideal for strolling.

Criss-crossed with rivers and canals, this ‘Little Venice’ can also be visited by boat.

Internet: www.chalons-tourisme.com

EpernayIn the heart of the vineyard,Epernay is THE Capital ofChampagne. The famous‘Avenue of Champagne’ islined with beautiful 19thcentury mansions and

prestigious champagne houses such as Moët & Chandon, Mercier, Perrier Jouët and De Castellane. Underground,over 100km of cellars house millions of bottles ofchampagne.

Internet: www.ot-epernay.frMore Info: Photos © M. Joylot

Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau has many reasons to be famous with its royal Château, huge forest, internationalclimbing/bouldering spots and unique equestrian facilities.In all cases, the town is a lively destination with a goodgastronomy and lifestyle.

Internet: www.fontainebleau-tourisme.com

Meaux

Famous today for Brie cheese and mustard, Meaux’s rich medieval past is perpetuated by the magnicent SaintEtienne gothic cathedral and the Episcopal City. The townwas the scene of erce ghting during the battle of theMarne in the First World War, with a dedicated Museum ofthe Great War.

Internet: www.tourisme-paysdemeaux.fr

Melun

Crossed by the river Seine, Melun is popular with yachtsmen and passenger vessels. A boat ride along theriver will allow you to admire the picturesque landscapes,authentic villages and beautiful 19th century houses fromthe water. The heart of the old town is ideal for taking astroll.

Internet: www.ville-melun.fr


Provins

Former capital of the Countsof Champagne, the bustlingatmosphere of theChampagne Fairs can still befelt behind Provins’ imposingramparts. Fortications, a

keep, churches, underground tunnels, ancient houses – this exceptional heritage has been classed by UNESCO asa world heritage site.

Internet: www.provins.net

Reims

At the foot of the champagnevineyard, the coronation cityof Reims is renowned for itsmagnicent gothic cathedral,one of four UNESCO worldheritage sites. The town is

also world famous for the many champagne houses here such as Mumm, Taittinger and Veuve Clicquot. A visit oftheir cellars is a magical moment for visitors.

Internet: www.reims-tourisme.com

Troyes

Historic capital of Champagneuntil the French Revolution,the medieval centre of Troyesis famed for its beautifullyrestored half-timberedbuildings, narrow streets and

many churches. Today, this ancient medieval city has also become the city of fashion with the largest centre offactory outlet shops in Europe.

Internet: www.tourisme-troyes.com

DO & SEE

Wine Tourism

Many people come to theregion to follow thechampagne trail – from theprestigious champagnehouses of Reims and Epernay,follow the sign-posted

Champagne Tourist Route through vineyards and villages, stopping o at the Museum of the Vine at the Lighthouseof Verzenay for an overview, and at one of the many localproducers of champagne for a personalised tour andtasting.

Other places to taste include C Comme…, a champagne bar at Epernay with over 400 dierent kinds ofchampagne, or for an original location try the Perchingbar,a champagne bar up a tree in the forest behind Verzy! Totaste the champagne made further south in the Aubevineyards, stop o at the beautiful stone village of LesRiceys or for the ultimate pilgrimage for lovers ofchampagne, visit the village of Hautvillers home of the‘Father of Champagne’, monk Dom Pérignon.

Museum of the VineAddress: Le Phare de Verzenay, 51360 VerzenayPhone: +33 3 26 07 87 87 www.lepharedeverzenay.com


C Comme… Champagne de PropriétairesAddress: 8 rue Gambetta, 51200 EpernayPhone: +33 3 26 32 09 55 www.c-comme.fr

Les RiceysTourist oce address: 14 place des Héros de la Résistance, 10340 Les RiceysPhone: +33 3 25 29 15 38 www.lesriceys-champagne.com

HautvillersAddress: Place de la République, 51160 HautvillersPhone: +33 3 26 57 06 35 www.tourisme-hautvillers.com

Outdoor Recreation & Leisure Centres

Swimming, sailing, canoeing,jet-skiing, walking, cycling, treeclimbing, sliding simulators,horse riding... Enjoy a widechoice of outdoor leisureactivities, accessible to all, or

simply relax in a beautiful, natural environment. From the Forest of Fontainebleau, with its unusual rocks and sands,to the Regional Nature Park of the Forest of Orient, theregion oers activities to suit all the family.

Internet: www.seine-et-marne.fr/bases-de-loisirswww.fontainebleau-tourisme.com/index.php/en/discover/by-the-forest.htmlwww.lacduder.com www.pnr-foret-orient.fr

Paris

New-paris-ile-de-france.co.uk, a gold mine to discover in a trice all the places to see in Paris, from the museums tothe bars as well as the typical attractions!

On the one hand, this website presents the must-sees

monuments and museums of Paris, and on the other hand,the places that make Paris so unique and special. It givesyou keys to discover Paris at your own pace, with greataddresses of restaurants, bars, accommodation, shops,places for nightlife and some suggested walks!

Useful information and maps or guides to download perfectly complete the contents.

The website is also a selection of more than 1200 events per year: festivals in Paris, concerts, exhibitions in Paris,shows, fairs in Paris, sporting events... not to be missed!It’s a real events calendar to know everything about thethings to do in Paris: modern and contemporary arts inParis, ancient and classical arts in Paris, cultural places(museums, opera in Paris…), outing with friends, with yourfamily, a selection of bars and restaurants in Paris orevents for kids in Paris…

Enjoy!

Adrenalin Rush

La Ferté Gaucher motorleisure activities centre is thelargest in Europe. Aerial andland motor sports enthusiasts,model hobbyists and hot-airballoonists all converge here.

Join them to get your ll of thrills and discover an innovative range of leisure. In the Ardennes, theFantasticâble® is a giant zip wire where you launch ofrom a platform 110m up for an incredible glide over theMeuse valley. Strapped beneath a pulley, adventurers slidetheir way down 1,200m of steel cable at speeds that peakat up to 130kmh. Strong emotions guaranteed!

Motor leisure activities centreAddress: Route de Choisy, 77320 La Ferté-GaucherPhone: +33 1 64 20 52 39 www.la-ferte-gaucher.org/index.php/tourisme/aerosphalte


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Fantasticâble®Address: Terr’Altitude, Lieu-dit la Folie, 08170 FumayPhone: +33 3 24 57 57 59 www.terraltitude.com/fr/fantasticable.html

Artists Villages

Flooded with light, the villageof Barbizon has inspired thegreatest painters and gave lifeto the Impressionism trend.On the edge of theFontainebleau forest, take the

time to immerse yourself in the ambiance of this place of creation that attracted Millet, Corot, Daubigny andRousseau. The artist Renoir was equally inspired by thisregion and set up home in Essoyes, the village of his wife.Today you can visit the great painter’s studio and avisitors’ centre dedicated to the Renoir family.

BarbizonAddress: Place Marc Jacquet, 77630 BarbizonPhone: +33 1 60 66 41 87 www.barbizon-tourisme.fr/Barbizonanglais.pdf

EssoyesAddress: Centre Culturel Renoir, 10360 EssoyesPhone: +33 3 25 29 10 94 www.renoir-essoyes.fr

More Info: Photo © Baud von Maybell

Châteaux & CastlesAn exceptional journey takesyou to some of the mostprestigious and historicalchâteaux and castles ofFrance: Fontainebleau, aUnesco World Heritage site

Vaux le Vicomte, architectural marvel which inspired Versailles Blandy-les-Tours, a ne example of medievalmilitary architecture and the Castle of Sedan, the largestmedieval fortress in Europe.

Fontainebleau ChâteauAddress: Place du Général de Gaulle, 77300 FontainebleauPhone: +33 1 60 71 50 70 www.musee-chateau-fontainebleau.fr/spip.php?page=sommaire&lang=en

Vaux le Vicomte ChâteauAddress: Château of Vaux le Vicomte, 77950 MaincyPhone: +33 1 64 14 41 90 www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/en/index.php

Blandy-les-Tours CastleAddress: Place des Tours, 77115 BlandyPhone: +33 1 60 59 17 80 www.seine-et-marne.fr/blandy-les-tours

Sedan CastleAddress: Château-fort de Sedan, 08200 SedanPhone: +33 3 24 29 98 80 www.chateau-fort-sedan.fr/en


First World War MuseumsInaugurated on 11/11/11, theMuseum of the Great War ofMeaux houses a uniquecollection of nearly 50,000exhibits. The museum has aninnovative approach to its

portrayal of the conict, with screen-shows and interactivedisplays. The battles of the Marne, at the heart of the frontline in Champagne, and the lives of both soldiers andlocals during this time are movingly presented at theInterpretation Centre Marne 14-18.

Museum of the Great War of MeauxAddress: Rue Lazare Ponticelli, 77100 MeauxPhone: +33 1 60 32 14 18 www.museedelagrandeguerre.eu/en

Interpretation Centre Marne 14-18Address: 4 ruelle Bayard, 51600 SuippesPhone: +33 3 26 68 24 09 www.marne14-18.fr

Second World War Museums

For a detailed insight into the life and work of Charles de Gaulle, a visit to the Charles de Gaulle Memorial atColombey-les-deux-églises with state-of-the-art displaysand technology is not to be missed. The end of the SecondWorld War is commemorated at the Museum of theSurrender in Reims, where the ‘map room’ of the USGeneral Eisenhower has been left untouched since thesigning of the capitulation by the German army on 7thMay 1945.

Charles de Gaulle MemorialAddress: 52330 Colombey-les-deux-églisesPhone: +33 3 25 30 90 80 www.memorial-charlesdegaulle.fr

Museum of the SurrenderAddress: 12, rue Franklin Roosevelt, 51100 ReimsPhone: +33 3 26 47 84 19 www.ville-reims.fr/fr/culture/a-visiter/musee-de-la-reddition/index.html

Animal Parks

The biggest big-cat Park inEurope can be found inNesles, where you canobserve over 26 species ofcats out of the 36 listedworldwide. This unique zoo

houses a total of 140 big cats native to 4 dierent continents, living in large natural enclosures. For theobservation of nocturnal animals, the Argonne DiscoveryPark has created a special environment recreating nighttime and the park is also home to a wolf pack in a speciallarge wooded enclosure.

Feline ParkAddress: Parc des Félins, 77540 NeslesPhone: +33 1 64 51 33 33 www.parc-des-felins.com/en/

Argonne Discovery ParkAddress: Parc des Félins, 77540 NeslesPhone: +33 1 64 51 33 33 www.parc-argonne-decouverte.fr


Disneyland® ParisCelebrating its 20thanniversary in 2012, Disney’sbiggest ever party willtransport you and all yourfavourite Disney characters toa world shimmering in new

magic, new lights and new colours. Disneyland® Park takes you on a journey into 5 fantastic worlds lled withdreams, fun, thrills and action brought to you by 40attractions, shows and parades. In the Walt DisneyStudios® Park, spectacular attractions and brand-newshows take you into the world of lm, television andcartoons. Discover lm sets, special eects and thesecrets of the silver screen. With an extensive choice ofrestaurants, eateries and boutiques as well as cinemas,dancing and live entertainment for the whole family, ndout why the magic truly never stops at Disney Village.

Internet: www.disneylandparis.com

DINING

Specialties

To the east of Paris, you will discover a traditional and gourmet cuisine in Seine-and-Marne and Champagne thatwill tempt all palates! Look out for: Cheese: Brie from Meaux, Melun and Provins, Coulommiers, Chaource and Langres (both soft, cows-milkcheeses) and a whole array of other cheeses made fromcow-, goat- and ewe-milk.

Charcuterie and pork products: White sausage from Rethel(le Boudin Blanc de Rethel), traditionally made from freshpork meat, milk and eggs Cured Ardennes Ham (leJambon Sec des Ardennes), produced from fresh porkthigh with spices and aromatics Reims Ham (le Jambonde Reims), cooked with parsley, very tender with a renedtaste Troyes Chitterlings sausage (l’Andouillette deTroyes), made from pork intestines and seasoned withfresh onion, salt, pepper and spices pigs trotters fromSainte-Memehould (Pieds de Porc à la Sainte Menehould),served breaded and having a very smooth and tendertexture.

Mustard: The famous ‘Pommery’ mustard from Meaux, appreciated by gourmets throughout the world the‘Clovis’ range of mustards from Reims – traditional (àl’ancienne), grape (moût de raisin), tarragon (estragon),tomato etc.

Trues from Champagne: black on the outside, with a chocolate-brown esh ecked with white veins, the aromaof this ‘grey diamond’ is delicate with hints of hazelnutcoming through in the taste.

Traditional sweet specialities: Briard shortcake (les Sablés Briards), delicious butter biscuits from the Brie area,avoured with apple or cider Réau macaroons (lesMacarons fondants de Réau), small, traditional cakes,crunchy on the outside and soft-centred, available in manydierent avours (hazelcut, almond, chocolate, pistachio,coee, vanilla, poppy etc) Reims pink biscuits (le biscuitrose de Reims), avoured with vanilla and traditionallydipped into a glass of champagne Reims spiced bread (lepain d’épices de Reims), made from a traditional recipeand available in four dierent varieties – fondant,traditional (à l’ancienne), honey (pur miel) or nelypeppered (nement poivré), recommended to accompanyfoie gras Sugar pastry (la Galette au Sucre), a speciality ofthe Ardennes.


Other sweetmeats: Poppy specialities from Nemours – liqueurs, jellies, syrups, avoured chocolates etc Rosespecialities from Provins – candied rose petals, traditionalsweets, rose-avoured honey, chocolates, liqueurs, jelliesand other rose delicacies Champagne corks (les bouchonsde Champagne), liqueur chocolates in the form of achampagne cork and lled with ‘marc de Champagne’barley sugars from Moret-sur-Loing which were a favouritein the Royal French Court.

Beer, cider and fresh apple juice from the Brie region, paysd’Othe near Troyes and the Ardennes.

Paris

From little typical Parisian bistro to great starred restaurant, an incredible choice of classical and unusualrestaurants can be tasted in Paris. Find the places that willdelight your taste buds on:

Internet: www.new-paris-ile-de-france.co.uk/bars-restaurants-gastronomy-60199.html

Cafe Du Palais

Family run since 1932, this art-deco café serves bistrot-style food midday. Impressive wine list with a largechoice of champagne.

Address: 14, Place Myron Herrick, 51100 ReimsPhone: +33 3 26 47 52 54Internet: www.cafedupalais.frMore Info: Traditional and regional cuisine.

Brasserie Flo

Typical atmosphere of the ‘chic’ Parisienne brasseries with a large, outdoor terrace.

Address: 96, place Drouet d’Erlon, 51100 ReimsPhone: +33 3 26 91 40 50Internet: www.oreims.comMore Info: Traditional and regional cuisine.

Les Temps Changent

Cuisine based on fresh, local market produce in a pleasant

and calm setting.

Address: 19, place Monseigneur-Tissier, 51000 Chalons-En-ChampagnePhone: +33 3 26 68 21 51Internet: www.hotel-dangleterre.fr/brasserie.htmlMore Info: Gourmet brasserie.

La Cave a Champagne

In the heart of Epernay, this restaurant is excellent value for money and specialises in regional dishes.

Address: 16, rue Gambetta, 51200 EmpernayPhone: +33 3 26 55 50 70Internet: www.la-cave-a-champagne.comMore Info: Traditional and regional cuisine.

La Table Kobus

With an atmosphere of a chic, Parisian bistrot, the dishes are innovative and beautifully presented.

Address: 3, rue Dr Rousseau, 51200 EmpernayPhone: +33 3 26 51 53 53Internet: www.latablekobus.comMore Info: Gourmet cuisine.

Le Damier

A subtle blend of traditional and regional food with avoursfrom afar. Contemporary design.

Address: 10 bis, rue Madeleine, 10000 TroyesPhone: +33 3 25 40 28 40More Info: Traditional cuisine.

Aux Crieurs de Vin

Wine shop with bistrot area at the back of the shop, specialising in simple, regional dishes.

Address: 4, Place Jean Jaurès, 10000 TroyesPhone: +33 3 25 40 01 01Internet: www.auxcrieursdevin.comMore Info: Traditional and regional cuisine.

La Mignardise

Housed in a typical half-timbered building, this cosy restaurant is a romantic setting for lovers of ne dining.


Address: 1, rue des Chats, 10000 TroyesPhone: +33 3 25 73 15 30Internet: www.lamignardise.netMore Info: Traditional and gourmet cuisine.

La Villa

A cuisine in compliance with our traditions but embellished with original touches, in a pleasantsurrounding on the banks of the Marne River.

Address: 111 Quai Gourdine – 77 400 Lagny-sur-MarnePhone: +33 1 64 02 37 18Internet: www.lavilla-restaurant.fr

L’Atmo

A “chic and trendy” restaurant that serves a creative cuisine in a setting steeped in history, with contemporarydecor, in the village of the famous gypsy musician DjangoReinhardt.

Address: 5 Avenue Libération – 77 920 Samois-sur-SeinePhone: +33 1 60 71 60 71Internet: www.latmo.fr/restaurant-latmo.html

L’Axel

An unusual address! The Japanese Chef oers a French gourmet cuisine, with balanced and distinctive harmony inhis dishes.

Address: 43, rue de France – 77 300 FontainebleauPhone: +33 1 64 22 01 57Internet: www.laxel-restaurant.com

La Table Saint Just

A stone’s throw from Vaux-le-Pénil castle where Dali stayed, taste an authentic and passionate cuisine in abeautiful and ancient white stone farm.

Address: Ferme Saint Just – 77 000 Vaux le PénilPhone: +33 1 64 52 09 09Internet: www.restaurant-latablesaintjust.com

Les Pléiades

The innovative and creative cuisine served by the Chef is areal pleasure for the eyes and the senses, in the heart of

the painter’s village of Barbizon. Also try the molecularcuisine!

Address: 21 Grande Rue – 77 630 BarbizonPhone: +33 1 60 66 40 25Internet: www.hotel-les-pleiades.com/uk/#restaurant-les-pleiades.php

Auberge de La Brie

A generous, tasteful and rened cuisine with lots of personality, served in the cosy restaurant room that openson a garden.

Address: 14 Avenue Alphonse Boulingre – 77 860 Couilly-Pont-aux-DamesPhone: +33 1 64 63 51 80Internet: www.aubergedelabrie.com/en-default.htm

Le Pouilly

The charm of old beams and stones are the setting of the delightful and bold cuisine of the Chef, who dares to mixand play with avours.

Address: 1 Rue de la Fontaine – 77 240 Vert-Saint-DenisPhone: +33 1 64 09 56 64Internet: www.restaurant-lepouilly.com

L’Inédit

A former inn has turned into a stylish and contemporary restaurant. The talented chef plays beautifully revisitedclassical scores, using noble products as well as tastyforgotten vegetables.

Address: 20 Avenue de Fontainebleau – 77 310 PringyPhone: +33 1 60 65 57 75


SHOPPING

La Vallée Village

La Vallée Village is 35minutes east of Paris citycentre and ve minutes fromDisney® Parks. Discoversuperb price reductions on aselection of the leading

French and international luxury fashion and lifestyle brands in 115 outlet boutiques.

Address: 3 Cours de La Garonne, SerrisPhone: +33 1 60 423 500Internet: www.lavalleevillage.com

Paris, capital of shopping and fashion!

Department stores, established luxury brands and renowned shopping districts, each with its own distinctivestyle, make up the backbone of year-round shopping inParis. But each time you come to Paris there are alwaysnew shops and brands to discover, from luxury labels toready-to-wear.

Shoppingbyparis.com is the perfect website to prepare your shopping sessions in France's capital. Good deals,practical information and the best shop addresses awaityou on the website, but also a selection of themeditineraries that should help those short of shopping ideasduring the sales and all year too.

What type of shopping addict group do you belong to: 'Select', 'Trendy', 'Creative', 'Bohemian-Chic' or

'Ethic-Ethnic'?

Internet: www.shoppingbyparis.com/en

Discount shopping centres

Looking for amazing places to shop? Paris – Disneyland – la Champagne oers several large shopping centres whereyou can nd everything from the latest high-end fashionfrom designer brands, luxury shoes and bags to fabuloushome accessories. These centres also oer exceptionprices and year-round irresistible price reductions.

La Vallée Village

Enjoy exceptional dream prices at over 90 renowned designer outlets, all year round at La Vallée Village, and geta 10% o in 10 shops! All the top fashion names aregathered here, many of whom have chosen La ValléeVillage as their rst or only reduced-price boutique inFrance. In addition, non-EU visitors can claim a refund ofVAT on all purchases under the tax-free shopping scheme.

Address: 3, Cours de la Garonne, 77700 SerrisPhone: +33 1 60 42 35 00Internet: www.lavalleevillage.com

Val d’Europe Shopping Centre

The Val d’Europe shopping centre, located in East Paris a few miles from Disneyland® Paris, has more than 140shops and welcomes 17 million visitors per year. It oersan unusual setting for shopping, with its architectureinspired by Eiel and Baltard, and a range of premiumservices.

Address: 14 Cours du Danube, 77711 Marne-la-ValléePhone: +33 1 60 42 39 39Internet: www.valdeurope.fr

Factory outlet centre in Troyes

Troyes oers tourists a wide range of major brands at remarkable prices in over 200 shops. The main outlets areMcArthur Glen, Marques City, Marques Avenue Maisonand Marques Avenue Mode, selling Armani, Versace, Nike,Kookai, Ralph Lauren, Timberland and Bennetton, among


other clothes brands as well as household items and softfurnishings. These prices are reduced even further duringthe sales, which are held during January and again duringthe summer. The summer sales start in June and last forsix weeks.

Internet: www.troyesmagusine.com

ACCOMMODATIONS

ACCOMMODATION IN PARIS

Find your ideal accommodation in and around Paris in just few clicks!

Dierent types of accommodation available:

• Hotels: From rened luxury palaces to the charm of small, tradition hotels with character, or those which aredecidedly contemporary.• Aparthotels: For the independence and intimacy of an apartment, to ensure you feel at home.• B&B: If you dream of living in Paris like the Parisians and discovering the French art of living, a ‘chambresd’hôtes’ will always give you a special warm welcome.• Gite: If you prefer to stay outside the city,whether in a guesthouse or a rural self-catered cottage, the ‘Gîtes deFrance’ label guarantees you comfort and quality.• Youth hostels, CISP student residences or hotels for young people.• Camping sites: In a tent, caravan or campervan, the Paris Ile-de-France region oers a range of sites for a staysurrounded by nature.

• Clévacances: a guarantee of quality! Houses, apartments and cottages located in the heart or aroundParis are open all year for stays of one or more nights, aweekend or several weeks.

Internet: www.new-paris-ile-de-france.co.uk/housing-paris-60382.html

ACCOMMODATION AROUND DISNEYLAND®PARIS

For information about accommodation around Disneyland® Paris, and for some great oers (up to 60%discount in certain hotels), visit:

Internet: www.paris-whatelse.com

Vienna International Dream Castle Hotel****

You would think Sleeping Beauty is waiting for you in this fairy-tale hotel near a lake in the middle of an oasis ofgreen… The footsteps of the three musketeers still resoundin its rooms...

Vienna International Magic Circus Hotel****

All the magic of the circus surrounds you. Pictures of big tents, clowns, acrobats and jugglers are inside. Thisdelightful hotel based on the theme of the circus, whichunderwent a full renovation in 2009, was designed to looklike a grand manor in the French countryside.

Radisson BLU Hotel****

The outstandingly elegant and comfortable Radisson BLU Hotel is in the heart of the Disneyland® Paris golf course.This warm, superb, contemporary-style new hotel is theideal place to combine pleasure and peacefulness.

Thomas Cook Explorers Hotel***

This hotel, the stronghold of the legendary explorer Sir Archibald de Bacle, whisks you o on a voyage to the fourcorners of the globe with its pirate decor.

Kyriad Hotel***

This hotel recalls the charm of family homes with its big wicker armchairs, decorative replace and framed picturesof ancestors on the lobby’s four big columns. The


combination of pastel colours throughout the hotel createsa very calm, restful atmosphere.

ACCOMMODATION TO THE EAST OF PARIS

A small selection of hotels is given below – for more hotels and other types of accommodation, visit:

Internet: www.tourism77.co.uk www.paris-whatelse.com

Hostellerie Aux Vieux Remparts***

An oasis of peace in the heart of the medieval town of Provins, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, less thanan hour from Paris between Brie and Champagne. This«Relais du Silence» hotel oers you a warm, thoughtfulwelcome.

Address: 3, rue Couverte, 77160 PROVINSPhone: + 33 1 64 08 94 00Internet: www.auxvieuxremparts.com

Aigle Noir Hotel***

Aigle Noir Hotel welcomes you to an exceptional setting opposite the palace in the heart of the imperial town. Thisformer 17th-century private mansion combining luxury,renement and a unique personality oers comforts thatwill live up to the most demanding guests’ expectations.

Address: 27 Place Napoléon Bonaparte, 77300 FONTAINEBLEAUPhone: +33 1 60 74 60 00Internet: www.hotelaiglenoir.com

Les Pléiades Hotel****

The «Les Pléiades» hotel-gallery in the heart of the painters’ village oers state-of-the-art services. DesignerMohammed Adib entirely remodelled the luxury hotel,where you will feel at home.

Address: 21 Grande rue, 77630 BARBIZONPhone: +33 1 60 66 40 25Internet: www.hotel-les-pleiades.com

Cély Golf and Country Club****

Cély Golf Country Club on the edge of Fontainebleau

Forest has charms and avours making it one of the mostbeautiful golf courses in the Parisian region. The magnicent 16th-century château, hotel and L’Emerauderestaurant nestle in the heart of 55 hectares of landscapedgardens. The lavish, hilly and sculpted golf course (par72) recalls the pure tradition of American golf courses.

Address: Route de St-Germain, 77930 CELY-EN-BIEREPhone: +33 1 64 38 03 07Internet: http://cely.club-albatros.com

ACCOMMODATION IN CHAMPAGNE

A small selection of hotels is given below – for more hotels and other types of accommodation, visit:

Internet: www.champagne-ardenne-tourism.co.uk www.via-champagne-ardenne.com

Château Les Crayeres*****

Relais & ChâteauxLocated near some of the town’s most prestigious champagne houses, this luxury chateau-hotel has agourmet restaurant (2 Michelin stars) and private gardensof 7 hectares.

Address: 64, boulevard Henry Vasnier – 51100 REIMSPhone: +33 3 26 24 90 00Internet: www.lescrayeres.com

Hostellerie de la Briqueterie*****

Relais & ChâteauxIn the heart of the Champagne vineyards, this comfortable hotels benets from a spa centre and a Michelin-starredrestaurant. The gardens of 3 hectares are beautifullylandscaped, oering a peaceful retreat.

Address: Route de Sézanne – 51530 VINAYPhone: +33 3 26 59 99 99Internet: www.labriqueterie.com

Le Royal Champagne*****

Relais & ChâteauxLocated on the vine-covered hills above Epernay, this rened hotel oers a gourmet restaurant and panoramic


views over the champagne vineyards. The 28 rooms areindividually furnished and decorated and a number ofthem benet from a private terrace.

Address: Bellevue – 51160 CHAMPILLONPhone: +33 3 26 52 87 11Internet: www.royalchampagne.com

La Maison de Rhodes***** / Le Champ desOiseaux****

Located in the heart of the old historic centre of Troyes and housed in a beautiful half-timbered building that oncebelonged to the Knights Templar, this hotel oersbeautifully appointed and spacious rooms leading fromtwo paved courtyards. Full of charm and character.

Address: 20, rue Linard Gonthier – 10000 TROYESPhone: +33 3 25 43 11 11Internet: www.maisonderhodes.com

Hotel de la Paix****

Conveniently located in the heart of Reims and near the station, this hotel is an ideal base for exploring the town,with modern and spacious rooms. Facilities include anindoor swimming pool, tness centre and secure carparking.

Address: 9, rue Buirette – 51100 REIMSPhone: +33 3 26 40 04 08Internet: www.bestwestern-lapaix-reims.com

Holiday Inn Garden Court***

Modern hotel in the town centre with a panoramic restaurant.

Address: 46, rue Buirette – 51100 REIMSPhone: +33 3 26 78 99 99Internet: www.holidayinn-reims.com

Hôtel d’Angleterre****

Located near the Notre-Dame-en-Vaux collegiate church (world heritage site), this elegent hotel has rened roomsand a Michelin starred restaurant.

Address: 19, place Monseigneur Tissier – 51000

CHALONS-EN-CHAMPAGNEPhone: +33 3 26 68 21 51Internet: www.hotel-dangleterre.fr

Le Renard***

Recently refurbished, this hotel is located in one of the main squares of the town, ideal for exploring the historiccentre, parks and rivers of Châlons. The 38 rooms are in acontemporary style using natural colours and warm tones.The hotel has a restaurant and a bistro.

Address: 24 place de la République – 51100 CHALONS-EN-CHAMPAGNEPhone: +33 3 26 68 03 78Internet: www.le-renard.com

La Villa Eugène****

Former residence of champagne maker Eugène Mercier, this 19th century mansion has been transformed into acomfortable and tastefully decorated hotel and benetsfrom an outdoor swimming pool.

Address: 82-84, avenue de Champagne – 51200 EPERNAYPhone: +33 3 26 32 44 76Internet: www.villa-eugene.com

Hotel Jean Moet***

Located in the heart of Epernay, this ‘bijou’ hotel is housed in an 18th century private residence and has 12rooms, tastefully furnished in a Louis XV style. The hotelhas recently opened a spa centre.

Address: 7, rue Jean Moët - 51200 EPERNAYPhone: +33 3 03 26 32 19 22Internet: www.hoteljeanmoet.com

Le Relais St Jean****

Located in a narrow paved street in the heart of the historic centre of Troyes, with its half-timbered façadeoverlooking a pedestrian street, this comfortable hoteloers 24 individually decorated rooms and guests mayalso use the hotel’s private Jacuzzi.

Address: 51, rue Paillot de Montabert – 10000 TROYESPhone: +33 3 03 25 73 89 89Internet: www.relais-st-jean.com


Le Royal Hotel***

Conveniently located next to the station, the Royal Hotel istraditional in style with 40 well appointed rooms and areputed restaurant.

Address: 22, boulevard Carnot – 10000 TROYESPhone: +33 3 03 25 73 19 99Internet: www.royal-hotel-troyes.com

Hotel de la Foret d´Orient***

Just 15 minutes from Troyes, this hotel has its own golf course and spa centre, with 70 hectares of grounds. In theheart of the Orient Forest and near the lakes, this haven ofpeace also benets from an indoor heated swimming pooland panoramic terrace overlooking the golf course.

Address: Route de Geraudot - 10220 ROUILLY SACEYPhone: +33 3 03 25 43 80 80Internet: www.domaine-foret-orient.com

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Car Hire Service

Hertz rental cars are available from Paris-Vatry airport, butmust be booked in advance.

Internet: www.hertz.fr

Airport

Paris-Vatry is a well-served airport thanks to its ideal situation just next to a highway exit. Its shuttles are at thedisposal of the travellers to take them to four “key places”of the Paris - Disneyland - la Champagne destination:Châlons en Champagne, Reims, Disneyland® and Paris. Formore autonomy, you can rent a car directly at the airport.

And for those who would like to leave their car, Paris-Vatryairport has a free supervised car park.

Paris - Public Transport

Discover Paris your way!

www.ratp.fr/en/ratp/c_21879/tourists/www.transilien.com/web/site/lang/en

Metro in Paris: www.ratp.fr/en/ratp/c_21879/tourists/Trains in and around Paris: www.transilien.com/web/site/lang/en

The Champagne Region - Public Transport

Shuttle serviceA shuttle bus is available from Paris-Vatry airport to the main destinations of Paris-Disneyland-la Champagne: TheEifel Tower Paris, Disneyland Paris, Reims andChâlons-en-Champagne.http://vad-vatry.netcontrol.fr/index.php

Private chaueur-driven transfersTransfers by private chaueur-driven car from the airport to the destination of your choice can be pre-booked.Information from the following link:www.paris-vatry.com/z5085e2_uk-Private-cars-transfers-excursions-shuttle.aspx

Transport in Champagne-Ardenne: www.vitici.fr/vitici_en

The East of Paris (Seine-et-Marne) - PublicTransport

Transport in and around the east of Paris (Seine and Marne):

www.seine-et-marne.fr/actualites-transport www.idf.veolia-transport.fr/bus-seine_et_marne

www.seine-et-marne.fr/actualites-transportwww.idf.veolia-transport.fr/bus-seine_et_marne


Door-to-Door Chauffeur Service

www.paris-vatry.com/z5085e2_uk-Private-cars-transfers-excursions-shuttle.aspx

Electricity

220/240 V AC, 50Hz


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