2013 Guide to help schedule tours on impressionism in the Paris

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Paris at night
Historic tourism
Family
Sightseeing Tours
2014 / 2015 GUIDE
www.visitparisregion.com
Paris Region
Shopping
Destination
Easy Paris
The Paris Region
Tourist Board
Through its operations with visitor and tourism organisations, the Paris Region Tourist Board ensures
the promotion and development of Paris Region as a tourist destination.
It implements resources, tools, support and networks so that the area’s tourism professionals can
develop and sell a qualitative, innovative and adaptable offer.
For the tourism industry
http://en.visitparisregion.com
Helping develop commercial
relations with all tourism
partners...
Sylvie Legars
+33 (0)1 73 00 77 74
slegars@visitparisregion.com
The official website of Paris Region as a tourist destination, it promotes
the richness and diversity of the region, its cultural vitality and the many
events hosted by the city and its region. For trips and excursions, leisure
activities, restaurants and other ideas, the website provides reliable
information adapted to visitor expectations.
For the press
Helping prepare articles about
Paris and its region, facilitate
contacts with cultural and tourism
partners, organising press
receptions...
Catherine Barnouin
+33 (0)1 73 04 83 13
cbarnouin@visitparisregion.com
Photo library
For illustrating travel publications
and brochures to promote the
destination: hundreds of photos of
Paris Region are available.
http://photo.visitparisregion.com
Marie-Dominique Chiarelli
+33 (0)1 73 00 77 89
photo@visitparisregion.com
Paris tourism
On Facebook, Twitter, Google + and Pinterest, the official pages of the Paris
Region Tourist Board.
Tourist Information Centres
Studying commercial offers from
the network of Tourist Information
Centres.
Amélie Tiphaigne
+33 (0)1 73 00 77 36
atiphaigne@visitparisregion.com
All year round, the Paris Region
Tourist Board is your privileged
contact.
Paris and its region: the essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Easy Paris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Like a Parisian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
What’s new? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lovely and new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Exhibitions - events 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The main cultural, sports and festive events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Professional trade fairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Destination Impressionism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Impressionists’ route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2014: a year through History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tracing Napoleon’s path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Centenary of the First World War. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
70th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Gastronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Paris at night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Clubs and trendy bars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
The Cabarets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Jazz Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Paris for kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Family activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Direction: nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Top of the bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Practical info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Trip organisers and coach companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Guides and interpreters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Young Paris Hostels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Paris Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Paris and its region: the essentials
Destination Paris Region 2014 / 2015
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Paris
and its region:
the essentials
Everything visitors need to
know and see! The Paris Region
Tourist Board has selected a few
essential or innovative products
to discovering the town and area,
from traditional city tours to
tailor-made excursions.
Easy Paris
Paris Region boasts a unique network of public and private transport.
There are many solutions for getting around the city with ease and high-end partners ensure
straightforward scheduling.
Arrival and Transport
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
Tourist Information Centres are available to visitors as soon as they land at the airport. The staff is at
their disposal for information, booking a hotel or presenting one of the many tourist products available in
Paris Region.
Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport
CDG 2C: Terminal 2C Arrivals / Departures level, opposite Door 5
Every day 7.30am to 2.30pm
CDG 2D: Terminal 2D Arrivals / Departures level, Door 7
CDG 2E: Terminal 2E Arrivals level / Transfer Gallery, Door 7
Every day 7.15am to 10pm
CDG 2F: Terminal 2F Arrivals level / Door 11
CDG T1: Terminal T1 Arrivals level / Door 4
Versailles
Paris-Orly airport
Versailles: 2 bis avenue de Paris
November to March
Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 6pm
Sunday 9.30am to 5pm - Monday 11am to 5pm
April to October
Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 7pm
Monday 10am to 6pm
Closed: 1st January, 1st May and 25th December.
Orly South: Orly South Terminal Arrivals level / Door L
Orly West: Orly West Terminal Arrivals level / Door A
Disneyland® Paris Tourist Information Office
Place Francois Truffaut: 9am to 8.45pm
• Public transport with the RATP
(Paris Visite travelcard, RER,
RoissyBus, OrlyBus and OrlyVal)
• Air France coaches
Transport in Paris
and its region
• Tickets with the RATP
(Paris Visite travelcard, carnet
of T+ tickets)
• Batobus (river bus)
• VEA shuttles from airports
to Disneyland® Paris
Excursions / City tours
• Discover Paris with Opentour,
Big Bus Tour and 4 roues sous
1 parapluie (2CV tours)
• Tours in Paris and its region
with PARISCityVISION
River Cruises
• Les Bateaux Parisiens
• Les Vedettes de Paris
• La Marina de Paris
This Pass provides free and priority
entry to over 60 museums and
monuments in the Paris area. It gives
access to permanent exhibitions only.
There are three types of pass:
two days (€39), four days (€54)
or six days (€69).
http://en.parismuseumpass.com
Camille Doué
+33 (0)1 44 61 96 62
camille.doue@intermusees.fr
Public transport
The RATP and the SNCF have a network of 15 metro lines,
1 funicular, 5 RER suburban train lines, 6 tramway lines,
349 bus lines and many train lines.
Paris Visite
One ticket for travel on all Parisian and Île-de-France public transport
for 1, 2, 3 or 5 consecutive days.
Zones 1 to 3: Paris and the inner suburbs (La Défense, Le Bourget for
the Air and Space Museum, the Stade de France…).
Zones 1 to 5: Paris and all its suburbs (airport connections: Roissy CDG,
RER B, Roissybus, Orlybus, Orlyval, Disneyland® Paris, Château
de Versailles…).
Bonus: one map and reductions for various tourist attractions.
Theme Parks
• Disneyland® Paris
Museums
• Paris Museum Pass
• Château de Versailles pass
Parisian Cabarets
• The Moulin Rouge
• The Crazy Horse
• The Lido
• The Paradis Latin
Attraction tickets
• Over 4,000 offers for shows,
cultural and sporting events
available everyday in Paris and its
region (possibility of collecting
tickets booked online)
Hotels
• 3,000 hotels from 0 to 5-star
in Paris and its region
Ticket T+
One journey = one ticket. Valid for one journey in Paris on the metro, RER,
tram, bus or funicular. Solid singly or in a carnet of 10 tickets.
www.ratp.fr/en
Patricia Lyonnard
+33 (0)1 58 76 09 21
patricia.lyonnard@ratp.fr
These tickets are available
from Tourist Information
Centres
Airport transfers
Paris Museum Pass
PASS Autocar
These parking passes from the City of Paris must be bought in advance
from the website. They allow parking in Paris in secure coach parks and in
any parking spaces on the street reserved for coaches.
www.passautocar.paris.fr/en
Alexandre Fremiot
+33 (0)1 40 28 71 43
alexandre.fremiot@paris.fr
SERVICES AND
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE
FROM TOURIST
INFORMATION CENTRES
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Visit Paris by metro:
the new free app from the RATP
This new app is full of practical information to make visiting Paris even
easier for French and overseas tourists.
Advice to passengers:
- useful phone numbers (embassies, lost property...), safety tips,
timetables, translation of key phrases;
- information about 23 must-see tourist attractions with pictures,
descriptions, websites and telephone numbers.
Travel and routes:
- map of Paris and metro map;
- route planner, to and from tourist attractions;
- help with choosing the right ticket;
- help with transfers to and from stations and airports;
(pedestrian and/or bus route, distance, timings...).
• Available in seven languages
• Available from the Apple store
and Google Play
• Can be used with or without
a network connection (without
data roaming)
• All public transport networks are
in the app (metro, RER, tramway
and bus)
To and from Paris Airports
Air France coaches
The coaches provide a direct link
between Paris and Charles de Gaulle
and Orly airports.
There are five stops within the
city: Étoile/Champs-Élysées, Porte
Maillot, Invalides, Gare de Lyon and
Gare Montparnasse. The service
operates 7 days a week from
5am to 11pm with departures every
20 to 30 min.
Air France coaches are a practical,
comfortable and safe solution, open
to all passengers and all airlines.
Porter service included
www.lescarsairfrance.com/en.html
Julie Leclere
+33 (0) 810 812 001
julie.leclere@keolis.com
(du lundi au vendredi, de 9h à 17h)
Airport shuttles to/from
Disneyland® Paris
VEA
This coach service connects
Disneyland® Paris with Orly,
Charles de Gaulle and Beauvais
international airports.
• Stops: all the Disneyland® hotels,
Disney Selected Hotels, and
Chessy RER station.
• The service runs 7 days a week.
VEA information desk at
Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport.
http://vea-shuttle.co.uk
Maguy Guay Foucha
+33 (0)1 53 48 39 53
maguy.guay@transdev.fr
NEW
Paris Transit Tour
A trip to Paris from
Charles-de-Gaulle airport
A product specifically designed
for passengers in transit at
Paris Charles-de-Gaulle airport.
Between two flights, this
coach tour provides a relaxing
environment to discover Paris
and its history, admire its famous
squares, bridges, attractions and
monuments.
Audio guide in eight languages.
Duration: 5hr (including return
journey) with a 45 min stop at the
foot of the Eiffel Tower for lunch
(not included).
www.pariscityvision.com/en
2 rue des Pyramides - 75001 Paris
Giovanni Maciocco
+33 (0)1 44 55 60 12
g.maciocco@cityrama.fr
Open Tour Paris
Big Bus Tour
This routemaster-style bus has four routes. Passes are valid for one
or two days.
Routes (50 stops):
- Paris Grand Tour (Champs-Élysées, Concorde, Opéra, Louvre…),
- Montmartre - Grands Boulevards (Sacré-Coeur, Porte Saint-Denis,
Place Vendôme...),
- Montparnasse Saint-Germain (Latin quarter, Montparnasse...),
- Bastille-Bercy (Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Opéra Bastille,
the Marais…).
+ the river boat Batobus network with some Passes
Audio guide: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Czech,
Russian, Japanese, Mandarin.
Group reductions, possibility of hiring the bus for events.
www.parislopentour.com/paris-accueil.php?lng=gb
Paula Villanueva
+33 (0)1 42 65 94 31
paula.villanueva@parislopentour.com
Formerly operating under the name
Cars Rouges, the Big Bus Tour offers
panoramic views during a 2hr15 tour
of Paris, and passengers can get
on and off the bus as often as they
like!
Its nine stops cover the most popular
of Paris’ monuments and sights:
The Eiffel Tower, Champs de Mars,
Musée du Louvre, Notre-Dame
Cathedral, Musée d’Orsay, Opéra
Garnier, Champs-Élysées/Étoile,
Grand Palais, Trocadéro.
Audio guide: French, English,
Spanish, Italian, German, Russian,
Japanese, Mandarin and Brazilian
Portuguese.
Passes are valid for one or two
consecutive days. Combined Passes
include a guided tour on the River
Seine and/or a guided tour of Paris at
night.
Special offers for groups,
private tours possible.
www.carsrouges.com
www.bigbustours.com
Eva Saliba
+33 (0)1 53 95 39 53
evas@bigbustours.com
BUS TOURS
City tours and cruises
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RIVER CRUISES
Bateaux Parisiens
With its fleet of 12 panoramic boats, the Bateaux Parisiens offer cruises on
the River Seine and also lunch and dinner cruises for an unforgettable river
experience. For groups, privatisation is possible (seminars, lunches, dinners,
gala evenings...)
Two boarding points: at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and by Notre-Dame
Cathedral.
www.bateauxparisiens.com/english.html
Port de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris
Caroline Georgin
+33 (0)1 46 99 25 71
caroline.georgin@bateauxparisiens.com
NEW Le Bretagne
From its birth in 1954, Le Bretagne
was a roaring success with its classic
lines, smart decks, the combination
of wood and bay windows, the
finesse of the on-board cuisine...
Completely renovated in 2013, this
exceptional boat perpetuates the
legendary charm and elegance of
River Seine cruises.
Bateaux-Mouches®
Marina de Paris
Green River Cruises
These magical cruises are aboard
boats that cater for a maximum of
12 people. On-board: aperitifs on the
river and extraordinary experiences.
Day or night, the Islands Cruise
offers an unforgettable trip all the
way to Île Saint-Germain, a little
piece of paradise on the outskirts
of Paris.
www.greenriver-paris.fr/en
6 quai Jean Compagnon
94200 Ivry-sur-Seine
Evrard de La Hamayde
+33 (0)1 46 71 38 93
info@greenriver-paris.fr
These cruises are a heavenly escape
on the river, offering uninterrupted
views of Paris with its monuments
illuminated in the night sky.
An experience for the senses, where
contemplation is accompanied by
music and delicious food: enjoy
a traditional or tasting set menu
whilst enveloped in the magic that
is the River Seine.
www.marina-de-paris.com/en
Port de Solferino - 75007 Paris
Catinca Terianu
+33 (0)1 43 43 40 30
contact@marinadebercy.com
The very emblem of Paris, the
Bateaux Mouches® introduce
passengers to a 360° view of the
city with their open upper decks.
The Traversée Capitale is a cruise
of about 1hr10 and is ideal for
discovering Paris and its history.
The restaurant-boats offer lunch
and dinner cruises. The menus are
devised every morning and all meals
are cooked to order. All the tables
on-board have clear views of the
River Seine.
www.bateaux-mouches.fr/en
Port de la Conférence
Pont de l’Alma, Rive Droite
75008 Paris
Katia Polide
+33 (0)1 40 76 99 84
k.polide@bateaux-mouches.fr
NEW Le Batostar
The first completely electric boat in
Paris, Le Batostar offers a panoramic
and unusual vision of the river during
a 40 min cruise.
Jean-Louis Lanzarini
+33 (0)1 44 18 19 57
jl.lanzarini@vedettesdeparis.com
CANALS
Canauxrama
Paris Canal
Canauxrama offers day cruises to areas famous for their traditional open air
cafés on the River Marne, cruises to Impressionist landscapes and the
Île de Chatou on the River Seine and also cruises on the Ourcq Canal.
Canauxrama has a range of services for groups:
- discovery days with packages including a morning cruise, lunch in a
restaurant and an unusual tour of Paris,
- lunches, dinners, seminars as privatised cruises on the canals in Paris or
the River Seine.
www.canauxrama.com/en
13 quai de la Loire - 75019 Paris
Marilyne Werner
+33 (0)1 42 39 15 00
canauxrama.croisieres@wanadoo.fr
The boarding point is at the Musée
d’Orsay for a cruise on the River
Seine with views of the Musée
du Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral
and Île Saint-Louis.
The locks begin at the Port de
l’Arsenal, opening up an authentic
and picturesque Paris where lovers
stroll on the canal banks.
The cruise finishes at Parc de la
Villette. Visitors can add a little
culture to their trip with a visit to
the Cité des Sciences, the Géode
or the Cité de la musique.
http://en.pariscanal.com
19/21 quai de la Loire - 75019 Paris
Tiffany Bigot
+33 (0)1 42 40 29 00
tbigot@pariscanal.com
As well as a very wide range of
traditional river cruises, Vedettes
de Paris can also offer snacking
cruises, pleasure cruises and
champagne tasting cruises.
Tailor-made cruises can be
organised for groups.
www.vedettesdeparis.fr/?langue=en
Port de Suffren - 75007 Paris
A film is shown throughout the trip,
so passengers can relive the cruise
through Paris of the Middle Ages:
a genuine trip through time!
At the quayside, the Mellow
Bar awaits with its cosy lounge
atmosphere. From 10pm it becomes
the Mellow Club, a trendy cocktail bar,
with an eclectic and exacting selection
of music. Themed evenings and
privatisation are possible.
www.batostar.com/en
Port de l’Hôtel de Ville
75004 Paris
Vedettes de Paris
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TRIPS...
Paris Trip / Touring France
For over 20 years, Paris Trip has
been offering a wide range of
guided bus and minibus tours
and even private tours in a
chauffeur-driven vehicle.
The many available offers mean a
great number of combinations are
possible including city tours for
2 to 4 hours in a convertible minibus,
night or day, combined with:
- a visit to the Musée du Louvre
or the Musée d’Orsay,
- a river cruise, a cabaret or an
evening at the opera...
Outside the city centre, Paris Trip
also organises excursions to the
Château de Versailles and Giverny
(Claude Monet’s private residence),
the Château de Fontainebleau...
and can even arrange trips to other
regions.
Also on the menu: 4 hours themed
and often unusual walks like
“Women in paris”, following in
the footsteps of Saint Genevieve,
Queen Blanche of Castile,
Tours in a 2CV with 4 roues sous 1 parapluie
This company takes its passengers, be they fans of legendary cars or
visitors curious for unusual anecdotes, on an original and unexpected
journey. The destination is Paris, and the vehicle is one of Citroën’s
flagship vehicles: the 2CV.
Around twenty tours are available in Paris and the surrounding region, day
and night. Packages combine the tour with visits to key monuments and
sights.
NEW André Citroën Drive
This private tour lasts 1hr30 and is commented by the driver. It takes the
passengers back through time on a tour through spots that bore or still
bear the mark of André Citroën.
www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com/EN/index.html
Aurélie Alix
+33 (0)1 58 59 27 82
aurelie.alix@4roues-sous-1parapluie.com
Service providers to create tailor-made
product: tours, travel, coaches can be
found on page 68
Marie-Antoinette, Madame de
Sévigné, Charlotte Corday, Colette,
Empress Eugénie, Coco Chanel…
An additional option to these
programmes: gourmet tours or
artisan workshop tours.
Guided tour: English, Spanish,
Portuguese, Russian, Italian,
German and French.
A fleet of luxury air
conditioned vehicles for
private transfers and tours.
For corporate/private events,
the minibus can be customised
with logos.
www.paris-trip.com
Arnaud Barré
+33(0)1 56 79 05 23
reservation@paris-trip.com
www.touring-france.com
Christelle Barré-Moreaux
+33(0)1 56 79 05 15
query@touring-france.com
A catalogue of 140 trips!
To discover and enjoy the most exceptional sights that Paris and its region
have to offer, PARISCityVISION offers half-day and full day trips, night
and day.
On the programme: in a coach or a minibus, visit the great classics like
the Musée du Louvre or the Château de Versailles, gourmet cruises with
Marina de Paris, fun evenings at prestigious cabaret shows, walks and
unusual tours...
Giovanni Maciocco
+33 (0)1 44 55 60 12
SHUTTLES AND TOURS OF PARIS REGION
WITH PARISCityVISION
(From Paris)
Zoological parc of Thoiry
1st April to 31st October 2014
Tour of the African nature reserve
in a coach + Free tour of the family
chateau of the Comtes de la Panouse
+ Free tour of the zoological,
historical and botanical gardens.
Every Sunday.
Trip includes return journey and
entry to Thoiry.
Vaux le Vicomte
and Fontainebleau
Visit the Château of Vaux le Vicomte
and its French gardens + Visit
Château de Fontainebleau and its
gardens.
Every day except Tuesday and
1st May.
Trip includes return journey and entry
with an audio guide.
These two tours are accompanied
by an interpreter-guide. They show
visitors another side of Paris.
The Hidden Treasures of Paris tour
takes visitors from Palais-Royal
to Opéra Garnier, via narrow
streets and hidden passages on
a trip narrated with historic and
architectural anecdotes... The visit
to Père Lachaise cemetery opens
the doors on one of the capital city’s
largest and most historic green
spaces. Through the green paths
of the largest and most famous
Parisian cemetery, visitors will come
across the tombs of Oscar Wilde,
Edith Piaf, Molière, Jim Morrison
and more.
More
information
on pages 62,
63 and 65.
Provins, Medieval city
Visit the Grange aux Dîmes
+ Visit the Tour César
+ The Eagles of the Rampart show.
Every Wednesday and Saturday.
Trip includes return journey
and entry with an audio guide.
WALKING TOURS WITH
PARISCityVISION
Royal evening at Versailles
21st June to 13th September 2014
Serenade in the Mirror Gallery of the
Château de Versailles + Fountains
Night Show, light and water event
in the gardens The tour ends in
Paris: stops in Montparnasse,
Châtelet and Opéra. Every Saturday
(except 6th and 13th July) + Fridays
14th June and 12th July 2014
Trip includes return journey and
entry to the chateau.
PARISCityVISION
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Like a Parisian
Tourists are increasingly searching for more authenticity. Many partners have created, for groups
and individuals, unusual products for visitors to discover Paris and its region differently.
WALKING TOURS
Discover Walks
Visites Spectacles
Discover the capital city alongside a
genuine Parisian: an unusual and fun
occasion in small groups and even
private or customised tours.
Different tours are available:
the grand monuments of Paris,
the Latin quarter, the flea market...
And also cooking lessons and an
introduction to “pétanque”!
Guided tour: English
(French on request)
www.discoverwalks.com
Thomas Ferre
+33 (0)9 70 44 97 24
+33 (0)6 99 04 34 80
thomasf@discoverwalks.com
A new way of visiting Paris:
a theatrical guided tour with a
group of actors, in French
or English.
NEW The Romance
of the Eiffel Tower
The epic tale of this wonder
of steel and daring is told in an
original, informative and fun way.
http://uk.visites-spectacles.com
La Fabrique à Spectacles
Caroline Grellier
+33 (0)1 48 58 37 12
caroline@visites-spectacles.com
Meeting the French
Promenade des sens®
These tours provide an intimate
and authentic introduction to Paris:
a themed guided tour of a Parisian
district, meeting the artisans that
have made the city’s reputation,
gastronomic exploration... And even
lunch or dinner with French hosts.
A selection of guest houses
to enjoy the real Parisian
experience.
http://en.meetingthefrench.com
Emilie Tual
+33 (0)1 42 51 19 80
contact@meetingthefrench.com
The Promenade des Sens®
promotes a new concept of tours
in Paris and Versailles, combining
the cultural (areas or museums)
with genuinely fun themes of
gastronomy, the senses, fashion
or creative design. An invitation to
stray from the beaten track!
These walks are full of discovery
and conviviality: walking rallies,
personal shopping, gourmet strolls,
guided tours, themed evenings,
gastronomic days, events based
around the senses.
Customised programmes for
groups and individuals.
www.promenadedessens.fr/Home
Marie-Bénédicte Pollet
+33 (0)9 81 68 62 79
mbpollet@promenadedessens.fr
French for a day:
Shopping Plus
French for a day offers a programme
of customised tours around fashion
and gastronomy. The visitor is
completely immersed in Parisian life
and the best of French lifestyle.
Star programme: the Fashion and
Cuisine day trip.
In the morning, a visit to a
picturesque market is followed by a
cooking lesson under the guidance of
a top chef. The visitor can enjoy the
prepared dishes for lunch.
In the afternoon, a shopping trip
focused on fashion or home interiors,
followed by afternoon tea in a
charming Parisian tea room.
www.frenchforaday.com
Irène Adamian
+33 (0)1 47 53 91 17
+33 (0)6 14 79 60 05
ireneadamian@orange.fr
NEW
The cinema of Montmartre
The location for many legendary scenes, Montmartre is also the Parisian
village of cinematic art!
An enchanting itinerary reveals locations for films and the life of famous
authors, directors and actors: Jean Renoir, Woody Allen, Marcel Carné,
Vincente Minelli, Autant-Lara and John Huston.
Amongst the movies shot in Paris: “An American in Paris”, “La Vie en Rose”,
“Midnight in Paris”, “Amélie”.
EXCLUSIVE
Montmartre village and its vineyard
This stroll opens the doors on an unsuspected
historical and cultural heritage. The charming sites
include: the Church of Saint Peter of Montmartre the oldest in Paris; the Allée des Brouillards and its
chateaux; the Lapin Agile, the oldest cabaret belonging
to Bruant; the Moulin de la Gallette, immortalised
by Renoir; the Bateau Lavoir where Picasso created
Cubism; the Maison Rose in front of which Utrillo
used to paint...
The tour continues through the vineyard which is
normally closed to the public. Here, the history and
secrets of the vines dating back to the Middle Ages are
exclusively revealed. And then, under the arbour, it is
time to taste the wine: Le Clos Montmartre.
Paris Par Rues Méconnues
Cultival
This translates as Paris by little
known streets, and the tours focus
on cultural and tourist events in
an urban environment. Its original
themed tours offer a broader
picture of Paris, a livelier and
more human perspective than the
traditional historical view often
given. Their original approach
highlights local diversity drawing on
the artisans, artists, associations,
shopkeepers and residents who
make up the soul of the city’s
various districts.
The agency offers turnkey trips
and events for the general
public, VIPs and BtoB
www.paris-prm.com/?lg=En
Anne Malanda
+33 (0)1 42 79 81 71
anne@paris-prm.com
Accompanied by a conference
guide, the privileged visitor
discovers unusual and rarely
revealed places. Choose between
a tour of Palais Garnier (Opéra de
Paris), an architectural masterpiece,
Backstage at the Lido with its
dressing rooms full of flamboyant
costumes, an area usually reserved
for the dancers, costume designers
and make-up artists, or Behind the
scenes of the Eiffel Tower, where
visitors can visit the machine room.
www.cultival.fr/en
Freeda Miranda
+33 (0)1 42 46 74 62
f.miranda@cultival.fr
Montmartre is a genuine village
in the heart of the capital and has
kept its authentic atmosphere.
Focus on two 2hr walking
tours offered by the Montmartre
Tourist Board.
www.montmartre-guide.com
21 place du tertre - 75018 Paris
Catherine Roudon
+33 (0)1 42 62 21 21
catherine@montmartre-guide.com
Strolls through Montmartre
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CYCLING TOURS
Fat Tire Bike Tours
and City Segway
On the programme: around twenty
guided tours of Paris, Versailles
and Giverny on bikes, Segways or
foot. Also available: “skip the line”
packages and tailored private tours.
Paris Day Bike Tour
This guided bike tour is an excellent
package for discovering Paris and its
unusual history. Every stop is a great
opportunity to share interesting and
funny anecdotes, getting to know
and understand Paris.
Paris charms and secrets
A breath of fresh air and culture
with these electric bike tours.
As well as the essential Paris
monuments, a guide introduces
unbelievable places, unsuspected
even by the locals: hidden,
inaccessible, only known to a
handful of insiders...
www.parischarmssecrets.com
Olivier Marie-Antoine
+33 (0)1 40 29 00 00
olivier@parischarmssecrets.com
Main stops: Tour Eiffel, Les Invalides
and Napoleon’s tomb, Alexandre III
Bridge, Place de la Concorde, Musée
du Louvre (lunch in the Tuileries
Gardens).
Guided tour: English only.
http://paris.fattirebiketours.com
Sébastien Laurent
+33 (0)1 56 58 10 54
+33 (0)6 29 81 13 18
sebastien@fattirebiketours.com
Paris à vélo c’est sympa !
Paris and its 5,000 streets boast
a multitude of peaceful planted
gardens, artists’ workshops
and unusual monuments...
Day or night, with a guide,
3hr tours introduces to the
city’s unexpected riches.
The Heart of Paris package allows
to roam across the historic centre
of the city, whilst the Unusual Paris
and Paris Contrasts tours introduce
areas that are further afield, with
their different atmospheres. For the
intrepid cyclist there is at 6.30am,
Paris wakes up the destination
is Montmartre, cycling along the
Canal Saint Martin then crossing
the Goutte d’Or...whilst hearing the
first murmurs of the city as it wakes,
with the fragrance of coffee and hot
croissants.
Bike and tandem hire.
www.parisvelosympa.com/en
Victor Dugain
+33 (0)1 48 87 60 01
info@parisvelosympa.com
This flight from Paris to Versailles
takes place aboard an Ecureuil
helicopter (five to six passengers).
On the outbound journey, 25 magical
minutes to enjoy the sensational
panorama: the west bank of the
River Seine, the Parc des Princes
stadium, the Bois de Boulogne,
Longchamp racetrack, the Parc de
Saint-Cloud and Versailles with the
Sun King’s Gardens.
After a stop at Saint-Cyr l’Ecole’s
aerodrome, the return journey
via the River Seine ensures
uninterrupted views of the city’s
main sights. From Trocadéro to
Montparnasse Tower, the grand
finale takes in the Eiffel Tower in all
its splendour.
A new offer combining the
discovery flight with a tour of
the Château de Versailles.
www.aviaxess.com/shop/?lang=2
61 rue Henry Farman - 75015 Paris
Mehdi Bouyahyaoui
+33 (0)1 45 54 11 09
mehdi.b@aviaxess.com
Tour Montparnasse 56
In 38 seconds, Europe’s fastest lift rises to the 56th floor of the
Montparnasse Tower. At 210m altitude, its panoramic terrace reveals the
most fabulous views of Paris, its monuments and its districts.
The summit of the tower is a modern, fun and comfortable space with
many audiovisual and interactive installations. The 360° Café, the
highest panoramic bar in Paris, offers tasty snacks and drinks.
Visit recommended in the evening to enjoy the dramatic Parisian
sunset and the town’s illuminations.
www.tourmontparnasse56.com/en/#/home
33 avenue du Maine - 75015 Paris
Alexandre Ollivier
+33 (0)1 45 38 53 16
a.ollivier@tourmontparnasse56.com
Airship - By Zeppelin
Ballon de Paris
Airship Paris offers flights in
airships to discover the treasures of
Paris and its region in a truly unique
and unusual way.
Cruises take place aboard a latestgeneration airship, flying at low
altitude with panoramic windows:
The 12 comfortable seats are in a
spacious and quiet cabin where
passengers can move about in
complete safety.
Four exceptional tours: Château
de Versailles (1hr30), Château de
Chantilly (1hr), Château de la Roche
Guyon and the loops of the River
Seine (1hr), introductory flight over
chateaux and Vexin Park (30 min).
www.airship-paris.fr/en/
Aérodrome de Paris-Pontoise
Cormeilles-en-Vexin
95650 Boissy-l’Ailerie
Franck Glaser
+33 (0)1 58 56 40 06
franck.glaser@airship-paris.fr
Rising 150m above André Citroën
Park, the hot air balloon offers
magnificent views of Paris.
The balloon is 35m high and 22.5m
in diameter and can cater for up to
30 passengers, which makes it the
largest stationary balloon in the world.
www.ballondeparis.com
Parc André Citroën - 75015 Paris
Arnaud Perrin
+33 (0)1 40 60 40 90
arnaudperrin@aerophile.com
Aviaxess - By helicopter
PARIS FROM ABOVE
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What’s new?
What’s new?
Throughout the year, Paris
Region is entertained by
cultural, festive, sporting and
professional events.
The Paris Region Tourist Board
has selected some of the major
diary dates that cannot be
missed in 2014 and 2015.
Lovely and new
New museums, new spaces, new urban landscapes...so many new reasons to discover or rediscover
Paris and its region.
Open in 2014d
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Palais Galliera, Musée de
la mode de la Ville de Paris
Re-opened since September 2013
In a 19th century Renaissanceinspired palace, this museum
dedicated to fashion has renewed
its programme of exclusively
temporary, monographic and
themed exhibitions, spotlighting
some of its priceless and fragile
collections.
A reflection of clothes and dressing
habits in France from the 18th
century to modern times, these
pieces testify to the creative genius
of fashion, right up to today’s most
contemporary expressions.
Not to be missed: Papier glacé,
un siècle de photographie de mode
chez Condé Nast (a century of
fashion photography at Condé Nast),
28th February to 25th May 2014,
Les Années 50 (The 50’s), 3rd July to
16th November 2014 (see page 21).
www.palaisgalliera.paris.fr/en
10 avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie
75016 Paris
Marina Santelli
+33 (0)1 80 05 41 02
marina.santelli@paris.fr
Parc Zoologique de Paris
Reopening scheduled for
April 2014
Completely renovated, the
Zoo immerses visitors in the
animals’ natural environment and
invites them on a world tour, on the
edge of Paris: the savannah of the
Sahel-Sudan plain, the rocky coasts
Monnaie de Paris
Progressive opening from
spring 2014
In the heart of historical Paris,
to introduce its heritage, create a
new, open and welcoming space,
La Monnaie de Paris committed
to an ambitious transformation
project: MétaLmorphoses.
From 2014, the public can discover
the new cultural programme
and also the 3-star Michelin
gastronomic restaurant run by Head
Chef Guy Savoy.
The public can also access an
informative cultural tour that
presents the collections and
and pampas of Patagonia, the
forests of Europe’s great conifers,
the tropical climates of Guyana and
Madagascar.
As well as the emblematic animals
like giraffes, wolves and lions there
are also many endangered species:
lemurs, scimitar oryx, imperial
zebras and more.
highlights the expertise of La
Monnaie de Paris. A new garden
takes pride of place in the centre
of the site, in front of the restored
façade of one of the initial works
by famous architect Jules-Hardouin
Mansart.
From 2015, visitors will be able
to enjoy the new shops in the
inner courtyards and the new
“MétaLCafé” brasserie, with a menu
also by Guy Savoy.
www.monnaiedeparis.fr
11 quai de Conti - 75006 Paris
Alain Coulamy
+33 (0)1 40 46 57 82
alain.coulamy@monnaiedeparis.fr
www.parczoologiquedeparis.fr
Porte de Paris - Bois de Vincennes
75012 Paris
Pierre Tesson
+33(0)1 40 79 20 45
pierre.tesson@mnhn.fr
What’s new?
Opening scheduled for 2014
The 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower
has been completely overhauled to
provide better facilities for visitors:
- new reception and conference
room;
- reconstruction of the pavilion for
visitor services (in particular food
and shops);
- fun and informative historical tour.
57 metres above the city, two
spectacular attractions are
available:
- discover the void on an entirely
glass-enclosed board and rail;
- an “immersive” film - a promise of
powerful sensations!
www.tour-eiffel.fr/en.html
5 avenue Anatole France
75007 Paris
Carole Poupon
+33 (0)8 92 70 00 16
groupes@toureiffel.fr
New first floor
of the Eiffel Tower
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What’s new?
News at the Musée du Louvre
Department of “Objets d’arts”
from the 18th century
Reopening scheduled for
spring 2014
Visitors can discover the newly
designed museum layout and
collections, thanks to Jacques
Garcia, organised in large
chronological and stylistic
sequences.
Period rooms, rigorously depicting
the interior in its original
configuration or recreating
decorative ensembles using
authentic elements, bring to life a
world of luxury and refinement that
cannot easily be rivalled.
Using chronological segmentation,
different themed sections diversify
the approaches: a history of
styles, understanding of uses,
development of techniques,
evocation of important places
and people, collectors and sponsors
of art.
La Victoire de Samothrace restored
(The Winged Victory of Samothrace restored)
Installation scheduled for summer 2014
An unrivalled masterpiece of
that provide the backdrop to the
Hellenistic art, the Winged Victory
monument, ensuring one of the
of Samothrace is once again on
most successful stagings in the
public display after an exceptional
Louvre’s history.
restoration project.
www.louvre.fr/en/homepage
For the sculpture’s return, the
Main entrance under the Pyramid
museum celebrates its glory
75001 Paris
with the restoration of the
Nelly Girault
staircases, walls and vaulted
+33 (0)1 40 20 56 64
ceilings (scheduled for spring 2015)
nelly.girault@louvre.fr
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Musée national Picasso - Paris
Reopening scheduled for June 2014
In the heart of the Marais district, the Hotel Salé is one of the most
remarkable of the city’s private residences and since 1985 it has housed
the Musée national Picasso.
The museum has been totally redesigned and restored, with two extra
floors offering a total of 17 exhibition rooms and a mediation room.
Its unique collection boasts a great number of the painter’s masterpieces.
It covers his entire career, from 1895 to 1972, in all the domains he explored.
Collected directly from Picasso’s various ateliers, this collection has
5,000 pieces by the artist himself, 200,000 personal archives and his
private collection of 150 paintings and drawings (Matisse, Cézanne,
Le Douanier Rousseau…).
www.musee-picasso.fr
5 rue de Thorigny - 75003 Paris
Camille Corteggiani
+33 (0)1 42 71 63 37
tourisme@museepicassoparis.fr
Opening scheduled for
autumn 2014
A new artistic and cultural venue in
the west of Paris, the Louis Vuitton
Fondation presents a collection
of contemporary art, organises
temporary exhibitions and also
other artistic events.
Architect Frank Gehry designed this
daring building full of movement
and transparency, a reference
to the glass architecture of 19th
century gardens. Floating over a
lake, this vessel with its twelve
glass sails creates a harmonious
whole with its natural environment
in the Bois de Boulogne, next to
the Jardin d’Acclimatation.
www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr/en.html
Bois de Boulogne - 8 avenue du Mahatma Gandhi
75016 Paris
Joachim Monegier du Sorbier
+33 (0)1 40 69 96 96
contact@fondationlouisvuitton.fr
What’s new?
Fondation Louis Vuitton
THE NEW PARISIAN LANDSCAPE
Inauguration of La Canopée
Berges de Seine
In 2014
This edifice by Jean Nouvel with its
plant-inspired curves and twists
replaces the part of Les Halles that
was, until now, underground.
Like a glass skin, the roof allows
natural light to filter through. Its two
wings wrap around a patio that is the
new heart of Les Halles. It is also home
to cultural facilities and boutiques,
and regular cultural and commercial
events.
Redevelopment of the Forum
des Halles
In 2016, the modernisation of the
new Les Halles district and its famous
Forum will be finished.
www.parisleshalles.fr/00371
(River Seine Embankment)
From the Eiffel Tower to the Musée
d’Orsay, terraces, patios, play
areas, rest areas, sports areas and
restaurants can now be found along
the riverside. Upstream of the Pont
de l’Alma, a floating garden has been
moored (1,800m²), accessible by
several gangways.
http://lesberges.paris.fr/en
New Place
de la République
Inciting a stroll, the new Place
offers more space for relaxing,
taking a break and having fun.
The pedestrianised esplanade is a
new venue for festive, popular and
cultural events such as the National
Music Festival, temporary exhibitions
and sports events.
www.placedelarepublique.paris.fr
Since summer 2013, two important areas in Paris have been partially returned to pedestrians: the Place de la
République and the River Seine Embankment. Paris lovers are taking back the river and the city’s historic centre,
enjoying the new open spaces and leaving nature the upper hand.
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What’s new?
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Coming in 2015
Philharmonie de Paris
Opening scheduled for January
2015
In the Parc de la Villette,
an exceptional music venue
designed by Jean Nouvel.
The modular concert hall
(2,400 to 3,650 seats) with
excellent acoustics offers a
prestigious musical programme.
Mainly dedicated to large
symphonic groups (including the
Orchestre de Paris, the resident
orchestra), the Philharmonie de
Paris highlights other forms of
musical expression, from jazz to
world music.
It also has exhibition areas, a café,
a restaurant and more.
David Bowie is exhibition
March to May 2015
After its astounding success at the
Victoria & Albert Museum in London,
the Philharmonie de Paris will host
the David Bowie is exhibition.
The first international retrospective
of the extraordinary career of
one of the most innovative and
influential contemporary artists, this
exhibition presents over 300 objects:
manuscripts, original costumes,
photographs, scenery, album covers
and exceptional stage props...
Philharmonie de Paris
211 avenue Jean Jaurès
75019 Paris
New Musée Rodin
Musée de l’Homme
Scheduled for Spring 2015
The renovation of the Hotel Biron
will allow visitors to rediscover the
Musée Rodin through an entirely
new layout, highlighting the world’s
largest collection of the artist’s
work.
The exhibition entitled Sculpture,
expression et lyrisme, de Rodin à
De Kooning (Sculpture, expression and
lyricism from Rodin to De Kooning) will
be launched at the opening.
www.musee-rodin.fr/en
79 rue de Varenne - 75007 Paris
+33 (0)1 44 18 61 24
reservation@musee-rodin.fr
Opening scheduled for 2015
Since its installation in the Palais
de Chaillot in 1937, the Musée de
l’Homme has been at the heart of
the city’s scientific and cultural
events. A large architectural and
museographical project is under way
to design a new museum dedicated
to the human adventure, through
man’s unity and his diversity, from
our origins to the present day.
www.museedelhomme.fr
17 place du Trocadéro - 75016 Paris
+33 (0)1 44 05 72 72
Les années 50
(The 50’s)
3rd July to 16th November 2014
Palais Galliera, Musée de la mode
de la Ville de Paris
This exhibition retraces the
development of the “New Look”
line, created by the greatest
couturiers until 1957.
In February 1947, Christian Dior’s
first collection revolutionised
fashion codes and femininity. It
gave birth to the “New Look” which
marked the aesthetics of the 50’s.
An auspicious period for Parisian
haute couture with Balenciaga,
Fath, Balmain, Givenchy, Cardin,
Chanel... Haute couture houses
enjoyed such success that they
ensured
Paris’ return as the world capital of
fashion, after the war.
www.palaisgalliera.paris.fr/en
10 avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie
75016 Paris
Marina Santelli
+33 (0)1 80 05 41 02
Le Nôtre en perspectives. 1613 - 2013
(Le Nôtre in perspectives. 1613 – 2013)
22nd October 2013 to 23rd February 2014
Château de Versailles
The exhibition offers a new and surprising image of the man, his art and
his influence, often contrary to preconceived ideas.
Gardener, draughtsman, architect, mechanical and hydraulic engineer,
landscaper and land planner, collector and magician with open spaces,
Le Nôtre, close friend to the Sun King, turned princes’ dreams into reality.
http://en.chateauversailles.fr/homepage
Place d’Armes - 78000 Versailles
Christophe Didier
+33 (0)1 30 83 53 95
christophe.didier@chateauversailles.fr
Pixar, 25 ans d’animation
(Pixar, 25 years of animation)
16th November 2013
to 2nd March 2014
Art Ludique Le Musée
The first museum in the
world dedicated to “the art of
entertainment“ opens its doors
with the exhibition entitled Pixar,
25 ans d’animation. Inaugurated at
New York’s MoMA in 2006 before
travelling the world, this exhibition
is part of the museum’s resolutely
innovative and popular approach.
Over 500 pieces are exhibited:
original creations from the artists
on Toy Story, Finding Nemo,
Ratatouille or Wall-E, draft
sketches, character and scenery
studies, storyboards, sculptures,
the spectacular zoetrope from
Toy Story and the captivating
Artscape, all offering exceptional
and immersive experiences in the
magical world of animation.
www.artludique.com/index2.php
Les Docks Cité de la Mode
et du Design
34 quai d’Austerlitz - 75013 Paris
info@artludique.com
A rich and eclectic exhibition
programme! From fine arts to
architecture, fashion to the
entertainment industry, the
discovery of Mayan civilisation
to African music...
Not forgetting the keenly
awaited retrospective tribute to
Niki de Saint Phalle...
What’s new?
Exhibitions - events 2014
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What’s new?
Great Black Music, les musiques noires dans le monde
(Great Black Music: black music from around the world)
11th March to 24th August 2014
Cité de la musique - Musée de la musique
Michael Jackson, Cesaria Evora, Marvin Gaye, Billie Holiday, Fela Anikulapo
Kuti, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, Myriam Makeba, Oum Kalsoum…
These American and African artists have marked the history of 20th century
popular music.
Black music represents an ensemble that is as eclectic as it is coherent:
a common heritage of groove, sounds and chanting from the River Congo,
Harlem, the Île de Gorée, the Caribbean and areas of London and Paris.
The Great Black Music exhibition
attempts to find the contours
and essence by presenting a large
number of audiovisual archives,
instruments, informative modules
and interactive digital devices.
www.citedelamusique.fr
221 avenue Jean Jaurès
75019 Paris
Ludovic Boulet
Aline Guerton
+33 (0)1 44 84 44 84
collectivites@cite-musique.fr
Hokusai
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(Title and dates pending)
1st section 22nd September to 20th November 2014
2nd section 1st December 2014 to 13th January 2015
Grand Palais, Galeries nationales
Designed in two sections, this retrospective showcases Katsushika Hokusai
(1760 - 1849), an extremely prolific artist whose artistic identity evolved
several times during his long career.
The six periods of Hokusai’s life are illustrated by series of engravings,
books and many paintings, some of which have never been exhibited
before, as well as precious preparatory sketches.
There is a focus on the French artists and writers who contributed to the
rediscovery of Hokusai’s art, an artist forgotten even in his native country...
and also on Japan’s influence on European art.
www.rmngp.fr
3 avenue du Général Eisenhower
75008 Paris
Musée et Compagnie
+33 (0)1 40 13 49 13
museecie@rmngp.fr
Impressionism exhibitions
can be found on page 26.
Discover other exciting
events on page 32.
Les Mayas, 3 000 ans
de civilisation
(The Mayan people: 3,000 years of
civilisation) - (Title pending)
30th September 2014
to 5th January 2015
Musée du quai Branly
This exhibition brings together over
one hundred pieces from Mexican
and Central American cultural
institutions.
It illustrates the many different
facets to pre-Hispanic Mayan
creations which are remarkable
in their aesthetic value and in the
information they provide about how
this civilisation lived.
www.quaibranly.fr/en
37, quai Branly - 75007 Paris
Benjamin Monnerot-Dumaine
+33 (0)1 56 61 70 00
tourisme@quaibranly.fr
Viollet-Le-Duc
October 2014 to February 2015
Cité de l’architecture
et du patrimoine
To celebrate the 200th anniversary
of the birth of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
(1814-1879), this exhibition will
present the most unexpected facets
that make up the rich and complex
character of this man of many
talents. The many designs, models,
works and objets d’arts exhibited
reveal intimate details about this
visionary.
Viollet-le-Duc, whose name
will forever be linked with the
restoration of Notre-Dame
Cathedral and the Château
de Pierrefonds, was also a
tireless traveller. Capable of
“seeing” architecture through
its very structure, gifted with
an imagination nourished by an
insatiable curiosity, this man of
science was keen to pass on his
extensive knowledge through his
extraordinary editorial adventure.
www.citechaillot.fr/en
1 place du Trocadéro et
du 11 novembre - 75016 Paris
Allison MacGillivray
+33 (0)1 58 51 10 04
amacgillivray@citechaillot.fr
Niki de Saint Phalle
(Title and dates pending)
8th October 2014 to 18th
January 2015
Grand Palais - Galeries Nationales
Niki de Saint Phalle was one of
the first female artists to become
famous in her own lifetime,
in the early 1960s. The only
woman member of the
New Realist movement, today she
is simultaneously well-known and
little-known as a popular artist.
Behind “the woman hides” an artist
whose singular work imposes itself
through its violence, commitment
and radical nature, from the daring
of her performances to the political
and feminist content of her plastic
work.
Twenty years after a major
retrospective in Paris, the Grand
Palais invites visitors to rediscover
Niki de Saint Phalle and her work.
www.rmngp.fr
3 avenue du Général Eisenhower
75008 Paris
Musée et Compagnie
+33 (0)1 40 13 49 13
museecie@rmngp.fr
(Baccarat: crystal treasures)
8th October 2014 to 4th January 2015 Petit Palais,
Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris
For the 250th anniversary of the foundation of the Baccarat crystal works,
this exhibition pays tribute to the virtuosity of crystal artists.
An exceptional choice of over 300 pieces from the famous manufacturer
from Lorraine is complemented by prestigious contributions from the
Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre, the Arts Décoratifs, the Cité de la Céramique,
the Arts et Métiers, the Château de Compiègne and the Musées de Nancy.
The accent is placed on Baccarat creations presented at the Grand Parisian
Exhibitions from 1823 to 1937. As a contrast, works by Jaime Hayon, Ettore
Sottsass and Philippe Starck are on display to illustrate the links between
heritage and contemporary design.
www.petitpalais.paris.fr/en
Avenue Winston Churchill - 75008 Paris
Marina Santelli
+33 (0)1 80 05 41 02
What’s new?
Baccarat, Trésors de cristal
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What’s new?
The main cultural, sports and festive events
Cultural, sports and festive events bring Paris and its region to life throughout the year: even more reasons for
visitors to organise more than one stay!
Sales
8th January to 11th February 2014
and 25th June to 29th July 2014
Chinese New Year
31st January 2014
RBS 6 Nations
1st February, 9th February and
15th March 2014
Stade de France
www.stadefrance.com
www.ffr.fr
Saut Hermès
14th to 16th March 2014
Grand Palais
www.sauthermes.com
Musical Fountains Show
April to October 2014
www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr
Schneider Electric
Marathon de Paris
6th April 2014
www.parismarathon.com
Candlelight Visit
at Vaux le Vicomte
3rd May to 4th October 2014
www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/en
Night of Museums
17th May 2014
www.nuitdesmusees.culture.fr
The 2014 French Open Roland-Garros
20th May to 8th June 2014
Stade Roland-Garros
www.rolandgarros.com
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Paris Jazz Festival
7th June to 27th July 2014
Parc Floral de Paris
http://parisjazzfestival.fr/en
Fountains Night Show
Mid-June to mid-September 2014
www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr
Fête de la musique
21st June 2014
www.fetedelamusique.culture.fr
Barrière Enghien Jazz
Festival
25th to 29th June 2014
www.enghien-jazz-festival.com
Festival Django Reinhardt
www.festivaldjangoreinhardt.com
Solidays
Hippodrome de Longchamp
www.solidays.org
Gay Pride
29th June 2014
www.wearefamily-paris.com
Alstom Open de France
3rd to 6th July 2014
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
National Golf course
www.alstom.opendefrance.fr
Meeting Areva
5th July 2014
Stade de France
www.diamondleague-paris.com/en
Bastille Day
14th July 2014
Paris Plages
Mid-July to mid-August 2014
www.paris.fr/english
Open Air Cinema
at La Villette
23rd July to 27th August 2014
www.villette.com/en
Tour de France Finish
27th July 2014
Champs-Élysées
www.letour.fr/le-tour/2014/us/
Women’s Rugby
World Cup
1st to 17th August 2014
91460 Marcoussis
www.ffr.fr
Festival Classique au Vert
Early August to mid-September 2014
Parc Floral de Paris
www.classiqueauvert.paris.fr
Rock en Seine
29th to 31st August 2014
www.rockenseine.com/en
Paris Design Week
Early September 2014
www.parisdesignweek.fr/en
Techno Parade
20th September 2014
www.technoparade.fr/english
European Heritage Days
20th to 21st September 2014
www.journeesdupatrimoine.culture.fr
Nuit Blanche
Night of Saturday 4th to Sunday
5th October 2014
Qatar Prix de L’Arc de
Triomphe
October 2014 (1st weekend)
Hippodrome de Longchamp
www.prixarcdetriomphe.com/en
FIAC
23rd to 26th October 2014
Grand Palais, Tuileries Gardens,
Jardin des Plantes and other sites
in Paris
www.fiac.com/?lg=en
BNP Paribas Masters
27th October to 2nd November 2014
Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy
www.bnpparibasmasters.com
Paris Photo
November 2014
www.parisphoto.fr
A sneak preview:
UEFA EURO 2016
10th June to 10th July 2016
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Parc des Princes, Paris
Ryder Cup 2018
Saint-Quentin-en Yvelines
National Golf course
www.rydercup2018france.fr
Paris Region is also the capital of business tourism: over 400 trade fairs and 900 conventions a year,
11 million business visitors, 45% of hotel stays, 4.8 billion euros in positive economic impact.
DATES OF MAIN TRADE FAIRS TBC
Maison et Objet
SIAL
24th to 28th January 2014
and 5th to 9th September 2014
Parc des expositions
Paris Nord Villepinte
Theme: Home collections
19th to 23rd October 2014
Theme: Food industry and
Innovation
Who’s Next/Prêt à porter
Equip’Hôtel
25th to 28th January 2014
and 3rd to 6th July2014
Paris Porte de Versailles
Theme: Ready-to-wear and
accessories
16th to 20th November 2014
Theme: International exhibition
for hotels, restaurants, cafés...
PremièreVision/Expofil/
Indigo/Modamont
Emballage
18th to 20th February 2014
and 16th to 18th September 2014
Theme: Fashion and fabrics
17th to 20th November 2014
Theme: Packaging
Many more
professional trade
fairs take place
throughout the
year.
For more
information,
contact the Paris
Region Tourist
Board.
What’s new?
Professional trade fairs
Salon de l’Auto
4th to 19th October 2014
Theme: Paris Motor Show
Since 2009, the Paris Region Tourist Board and Viparis have been working
on the Welcome Pack initiative.
It is a comprehensive free pack providing information about orientation
and transport for visitors, exhibitors and participants, and is available in
train stations and airports as well as the event venue itself.
It is given free of charge to the organisers of international events taking
place at exhibition centres in Paris and its region, subject to eligibility.
It is a unique initiative focused around four major imperatives:
Welcome and Inform, Guide, Transport and Receive.
Ever year, the Welcome Pack represents:
- around fifty indoor events;
- over 130 days of deployment;
- 65,000 trade fair and congress visitors/exhibitors transported in shuttle
buses.
Brigitte Beaudouin
+33 (0)1 73 00 77 78
bbeaudouin@visitparisregion.com
The “Welcome Pack”
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Destination Impressionism
Destination
Impressionism
On the back of the five
large exhibitions in 2014 on
Impressionism, the Paris Region
Tourist Board has chosen five
itineraries for one or two days, in
Paris Region.
The Impressionists’ route
Around the exhibitions
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2
Les Impressionnistes en privé
Vincent Van Gogh /
Antonin Artaud. Le suicidé de la société
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4
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5
Caillebotte à Yerres
Le roman d’Impression, Soleil levant
Paul Durand-Ruel
Destination Impressionism on the new Professional website
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2 DAYS
Around the exhibition
Les Impressionnistes en privé
3.30pm: Paris Impressionist 2CV
ride with 4 roues sous 1 parapluie
www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com
Aurélie Alix
+33 (0)1 58 59 27 82
End of the afternoon: Montmartre
14th February to 5th July 2014
Musée Marmottan Monet
Dinner: Le Moulin de la Galette
www.lemoulindelagalette.fr/en
83 rue Lepic - 75018 Paris
Stéphane Maury
+33 (0)1 47 05 50 18
commercial@antoineheerah.com
www.marmottan.fr/uk/
2 rue Louis Boilly - 75016 Paris
Christine Lecca
+33 (0)1 44 96 50 83
reservation@marmottan.com
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DAY 2
8am - 6pm: PARISCityVISION
shuttle Giverny, Chatou, the Musée
de l’Orangerie and cruise
DAY 1
12.10pm: Lunch at the restaurant
La Gare
www.restaurantlagare.com
19 chaussée de la Muette
75016 Paris
Anne-Claire Boyer
(Bertrand Group)
+33 (0)1 42 15 14 04
ac.boyer@groupe-bertrand.com
1.30pm:
2pm: Guided tour of the Opéra
National de Paris - Palais Garnier
with Cultival
Déjeuner
des Canotiers
Nymphéas
www.cultival.fr/en
Freeda Miranda
+33 (0)1 42 46 74 62
Impressions
of Paris
Giovanni Maciocco
+33 (0)1 44 55 60 12
10.30am: Visit the exhibition
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2
2 DAYS
TIP
Vincent Van Gogh / Antonin Artaud. Le suicidé de la société
Musée d’Orsay / Musée de
l’Orangerie passeport
11th March to 15th June 2014
Musée d’Orsay
Van Gogh, le suicidé de la société.
Château d’Auvers
www.musee-orsay.fr/en
1 rue de la Légion d’Honneur – 75007 Paris
Musée et Compagnie (group tickets)
+33 (0)1 40 13 49 13
museecie@rmngp.fr
For group bookings, use the online form
DAY 1
DAY 2
1.30pm: Visit the exhibition
and the famous Impressionist
gallery at the Musée d’Orsay
3.30pm: Break at the Musée
d’Orsay restaurant
8.30am - 6.30pm:
PARISCityVISION shuttle
Montmartre and Auvers-sur-Oise
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Laurence Corbet-Legris
(Elior Group)
+33 (0)1 58 01 12 11
laurence.corbet@elior.com
4pm: Transfer on foot by the
pedestrian Berges de Seine (River
Seine embankment)
5pm: Impressions of Paris guided
cruise with Vedettes de Paris
Port de Suffren - 75007 Paris
+33 (0)1 44 18 19 57
Voyage
au temps des Impressionnistes
Nowart
From Impressionism
to Street Art
5th April to 21st September 2014
Orangerie at the Château d’Auvers
Sur les pas de Van Gogh,
hier aujourd’hui et demain
Giovanni Maciocco
+33 (0)1 44 55 60 12
www.chateau-auvers.fr
Rue de Léry - 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise
Laurent Mandallaz
+33 (0)1 34 48 48 55
laurent.mandallaz@chateau-auvers.fr
1 DAY
Caillebotte à Yerres
1st April to 20th July 2014
Caillebotte Estate
Pêche à la ligne, Baigneurs
www.yerres.fr
6 rue de Concy - 91330 Yerres
Gilles Baumont
+33 (0)1 80 37 20 61
gbaumont@yerres.fr
Périssoires,
10am: Guided tour of the Musée
des peintres de Barbizon (Barbizon
school Museum)
www.seine-et-marne.fr
92 Grande rue - 77630 Barbizon
Joëlle Dudouit
+33 (0)1 60 66 22 27
joelle.dudouit@cg77.fr
11.30am: Guided tour of the
house and studio of Jean-François
Millet
www.atelier-millet.fr
27 grande rue - 77630 Barbizon
Hiam Farhat
+33 (0)1 60 66 21 55
ateliermilletbarbizon@orange.fr
12.15pm: Lunch at the restaurant
La Clé d’or
www.la-cledor.com
73 grande rue - 77630 Barbizon
Patrice Roy
+33 (0)1 60 66 40 96
info@la-cledor.com
1.45pm:
2.15pm: Guided tour Sur les pas
de Sisley (In Sisley’s footsteps)
with the Moret Seine and Loing
Tourist Board
www.msl-tourisme.fr
4 bis place de Samois
77250 Moret-sur-Loing
Yannick Charlatte
+33 (0)1 60 70 41 66
tourisme@ccmsl.com
3.45pm:
4.45pm: Visit the exhibition
To arrange transfers,
contact the service
providers on page 68.
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4
2 DAYS
OPTION 1
9am - 6.30pm: PARISCityVISION
shuttle - Monet Day Trip:
Musée de l’Orangerie and Giverny
Le roman d’Impression, Soleil levant
18th September 2014 to 18th January 2015
Impression Sunrise.
Nymphéas
Christine Lecca
+33 (0)1 44 96 50 83
Giovanni Maciocco
+33 (0)1 44 55 60 12
OPTION 2
Paris Impressionist 2CV ride
with 4 roues sous 1 parapluie
Voyage au temps des Impressionnistes
www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com
Aurélie Alix
+33 (0)1 58 59 27 82
DAY 1
1pm: Visit the exhibition
2.30pm:
3.15pm: Impressionist walk through
Montmartre with the Montmartre
Tourist Board
DAY 2
21 place du Tertre - 75018 Paris
www.montmartre-guide.com
Catherine Roudon
+33 (0)1 42 62 21 21
catherine@montmartre-guide.com
5pm: Visit of the Musée de
Montmartre
www.museedemontmartre.fr/uk
12 rue Cortot - 75018 Paris
Karelle Le Quéré
+33 (0)1 49 25 89 41
k.lequere@museedemontmartre.fr
6.15pm:
7pm - 11pm: Dinner-show at the
Moulin Rouge
www.moulinrouge.fr/?lang=en
82 boulevard de Clichy
75018 Paris
Katrin Grigull
+33 (0)1 53 09 82 24
katrin.grigull@moulinrouge.fr
Paul Durand-Ruel
October 2014 to January 2015
Musée du Luxembourg
2 DAYS
DAY 1
Le roman d’Impression,
Soleil levant (The story of
Impression Sunrise painting) a t
the Musée Marmottan Monet
3.30pm:
DAY 2
www.museeduluxembourg.fr/en
19 rue de Vaugirard - 75006 Paris
Musée et Compagnie
+33 (0)1 40 13 49 13
museecie@rmngp.fr
OPTION 1
8.15am - 6.30pm:
PARISCityVISION shuttle Orsay
and Barbizon
Giovanni Maciocco
+33 (0)1 44 55 60 12
OPTION 2
9am - 6pm: Impressionism
and gastronomy tour with
La Route des Gourmets
www.laroutedesgourmets.fr/en/
Carole Métayer
+33 (0)9 61 38 17 86
carole.metayer@laroutedesgourmets.fr
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2014: a year through History
2014: a year through
History
2014 is marked by many anniversaries for
Paris Region: the bicentenary of the French
Campaign of Napoleon I, the 70th anniversary
of the Liberation of Paris during the Second
World War and the centenary of the beginning
of the First World War.
These important events are celebrated with
commemorations and exhibitions, and
unmissable sights and monuments.
The Paris Region Tourist Board offers tours
and trips for visitors to discover and enjoy
these historic events under the best possible
conditions.
Tracing Napoleon’s path
Paris Region boasts many souvenirs of Napoleon I and the Napoleonic Empire.
For the bicentenary of the French Campaign and the Battle of Paris, the region invites visitors
to follow in the footsteps of the French Emperor (1804 - 1814 and 1815).
Imperial residence at Fontainebleau
Napoleon considered the Château de Fontainebleau to be “the true home of kings, the house of ages”.
The royal French residence since 1137, the chateau was restored and refurnished by Napoleon I just after the
revolution and is a tribute to the First Empire.
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Château de Fontainebleau
Surrounded by 130 hectares of parks and gardens, the Château de
Fontainebleau is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Today, it still
houses a great many treasures of the Imperial era.
The Napoleon I Museum has an exceptional collection of furniture, art,
art objects, weapons, clothing, documents and historical souvenirs that
belonged to the Imperial family.
The Sovereign Grands Appartements present the private apartment
of Napoleon I, as it would have been in the First Empire.
The Petits Appartements can also be visited. They were inhabited by
Napoleon and Joséphine, then Napoleon and Marie-Louise.
www.chateaudefontainebleau.fr/spip.php?page=sommaire&lang=en
Place du Général de Gaulle - 77300 Fontainebleau
Hugo Plumel
+33 (0)1 60 71 51 61
hugo.plumel@chateaudefontainebleau.fr
(The Bicentenary of the Abdication
of Napoleon I)
April 2014
For two weekends, the Château
de Fontainebleau becomes the
stage, once again, of the end of the
First Empire and the abdication of
Napoleon in 1814.
Historical reenactments bring to
life the events that took place,
showing them in a new light.
12th and 13th April 2014:
The last days at Fontainebleau
19th and 20th April 2014:
The Abdication of the Emperor
De bronze et de pierre
dure, un cadeau espagnol
à Napoléon 1er
(Bronze and hard stone, a gift to
Napoleon I from Spain)
Until 3rd February 2014
In the hope of retaining the Spanish
throne, Charles IV sent the Emperor
a fabulous table centrepiece made
of hard stone, bronze and cameos.
However, the present was not to
French tastes. It was dismantled
and divided between the Tuileries
Gardens, Fontainebleau, Trianon
and Meudon.
The pieces have been reunited for
the exhibition at Fontainebleau.
Peintre des rois,
roi des peintres
(Painter of kings, king of painters)
29th March to 30th June 2014
Trained in Jacques-Louis David’s
studio, François Gérard had an
illustrious painting career thanks
to his talents as a historical and
portrait artist.
Commissions from Bonaparte from
1800 onwards ensured his official
position.
Bringing together some 70
graphic and pictorial works, this
retrospective finally pays tribute
to the artist whose contemporaries
nicknamed the “Le Peintre des rois
et le roi des peintres”.
www.chateaudefontainebleau.fr
place du Général de Gaulle
77300 Fontainebleau
Hugo Plumel
+33 (0)1 60 71 51 61
hugo.plumel@chateaudefontainebleau.fr
1 DAY
FONTAINEBLEAU: IN NAPOLEON’S FOOTSTEPS
10am: tour of the Sovereign Grands Appartements of
the Château de Fontainebleau. Lunch in a restaurant in
central Fontainebleau.
Afternoon: guided tour of the Napoleon I Museum.
Every day except Tuesday and Sunday.
From 29th March to 30th June 2014, possibility of
combining the tour with the temporary exhibition
“Peintre des rois, roi des peintres”.
www.tourism77.co.uk
11 rue Royale - 77300 Fontainebleau
Hélène Vaillant
+33 (0)1 60 30 20 95
paris-idf.events@tourisme77.fr
1 DAY
DEPARTURE FROM PARIS (about 70km)
Tour of the Château de Fontainebleau and its gardens.
Audio-guided tour: French, English, Spanish, Italian,
German, Russian, Chinese and Japanese (please specify
when booking).
Priority entry to the chateau (pre-booked visit)
Giovanni Maciocco
+33 (0)1 44 55 60 12
Bicentenaire des Adieux
de Napoléon 1er
EVENTS AT THE CHÂTEAU DE FONTAINEBLEAU
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Joséphine and Napoleon at Rueil-Malmaison
Under the Consulate, the Château de Malmaison became the residence of Napoleon and Joséphine Bonaparte.
In this beautiful residence, Joséphine organised feasts and banquets; the government regularly met here between
1800 and 1802. The tomb of Joséphine Bonaparte is also in Rueil-Malmaison.
Château de Malmaison
The Malmaison estate is an authentic
example of the imperial era.
Furniture, tapestries, woodwork,
paintings and many collections of
period objects make the Château
de Malmaison a precious gem from
the First Empire.
Temporary exhibitions and events
are regularly organised.
In spring 2014, an exhibition about
Joséphine’s passion for botany will
accompany the re-opening of the
old rose garden.
From 2nd October 2014 to 30th
January 2015, the exhibition will
Château de la
Petite Malmaison
Saint-Pierre
Saint-Paul Church
Between 1803 and 1805, Empress
Joséphine had the chateau built in
the heart of the estate’s gardens.
Passionate about botany, she
installed many glasshouses to grow
over 250 varieties of exotic trees,
plants and flowers.
Today Petite Malmaison is a private
residence but has retained the
exquisite atmosphere that reigned
here during the First Empire.
Visits by appointment all year
round.
www.petitemalmaison.fr
92563 Rueil-Malmaison
Stefan Czarnecki
+33 (0)1 47 32 02 02
chateau@petitemalmaison.fr
A listed monument, the Saint-Pierre
Saint-Paul Church houses the tomb
of Joséphine, celebrated with a
magnificent statue of the Empress
sculpted by Cartellier. Her daughter,
Queen Hortense (mother of
Napoleon III) lies in the superb small
crypt under the church’s nave, decorated
with many imperial symbols.
be followed by another entitled
Joséphine, de la mort au tombeau
(Joséphine: from death to
tombstone).
www.chateau-malmaison.fr/en
Célia Hinard
+33 (0)1 41 29 05 57
reservation.malmaison@culture.gouv.fr
Joséphine and Napoleon Bonaparte’s walk
This 10-stage promenade introduces all the charm of this town so dear to the Empress.
Free “Rueilphone” app available for iPhones and iPads.
2nd Imperial Jubilee at Rueil-Malmaison
20th and 21st September 2014:
In reference to the bicentenary of the death of Empress Joséphine,
Rueil-Malmaison is bringing back to life the First Empire through civil
and military reenactments.
www.rueil-tourisme.com/EN
Rueil-Malmaison Tourist Board
13 boulevard du Maréchal Foch - 92563 Rueil-Malmaison
Maud Richy
+33 (0)1 47 32 37 29
m.richy@rueil-tourisme.com
1 DAY
Imperial day at Rueil-Malmaison
Tour of the Local History Museum, the Saint-Pierre
Saint-Paul Church, the Château de Malmaison and the
Château de la Petite Malmaison (lunch optional).
Every day except Tuesdays and Sundays.
HALF-DAY
Tea time at Joséphine’s home
Tour of the Château de Malmaison and the Château de la
Petite Malmaison then afternoon tea in the private lounge.
Every day except Tuesdays and the first Sunday of the month.
DEPARTURE FROM PARIS (AROUND 15KM)
1 DAY
Trip to Malmaison in a private car
Private, guided tour of the Château de Malmaison and
its private gardens, then the Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul
Church.
For individuals or groups of up to 8 people, in French or
English.
Claire Amaouche
+33 (0)1 56 79 05 15
13 boulevard du Maréchal Foch
Maud Richy
+33 (0)1 47 32 37 29
1 DAY DEPARTURE FROM RUEIL-MALMAISON
Emperor’s life and glory
Tour of the Château de Malmaison. Lunch, then tour of
the Army Museum, Hôtel national des Invalides in Paris.
Every day except Tuesdays and the first Sunday and
Monday of the month.
Napoleon and the Legion of Honour
Tour of the Château de Malmaison. Lunch, then tour of the
Musée National de la Légion d’Honneur in Paris.
Wednesday to Sunday, except the first Sunday of the month.
For groups of up to 25 people.
From Bonaparte to Napoleon: in the footsteps of an
exceptional man
Tour of the Château de Malmaison, then a tour of
the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud (museum and
gardens), where there used to be a chateau,
the setting for major events in the Napoleonic era.
Available in French and English.
http://uk.tourisme-hautsdeseine.com
Estelle Silliard
+33 (0)1 46 93 92 98
reservation@tourisme92.com
Napoleonic collections
Tour of the Château de Malmaison. Lunch, then tour of
the Cité de la Céramique (factory and museum) in Sèvres.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
For groups of up to 50 people.
13 boulevard du Maréchal Foch - 92563 Rueil-Malmaison
Maud Richy
+33 (0)1 47 32 37 29
IN RUEIL-MALMAISON
TOURS
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Napoleon in Versailles
The very famous Château de Versailles also became the Museum of French History, under the instructions of
Louis-Philippe, the new French king in 1830. It exhibits many works of art dedicated to
Napoleonic history.
Museum of French History
The Battles gallery
Thirty-three monumental
paintings depict the military
history of France, from Tolbiac in
496 to Wagram in 1809.
Salle de 1792
Dedicated to this key point in the
French Revolution, here there are
portraits of Bonaparte and young
officers who became the generals
and marshals of the Consulate and
then the Empire.
Grand Trianon
The Grand Trianon, built by Jules
Hardouin Mansart in 1687, is
without a doubt the most refined
collection of buildings in the entire
Versailles estate.
After having commissioned its
restoration, Napoleon Bonaparte
stayed there several times with his
second wife, the Empress MarieLouise. The current layout is very
close to that of the First Empire.
Coronation Room
A décor to the glory of the Empire, heightened by two paintings by
Jacques-Louis David, The Coronation of Napoleon and The Distribution
of the Eagle Standards. Also, two portraits of Napoleon, one young,
as a general, the other in his coronation outfit, alongside portraits of
his wives: Joséphine de Beauharnais and Marie-Louise de HabsbourgLorraine.
The Emperor’s small apartments
Napoleon occupied these
apartments for the first time in
1809, in the period that followed
his divorce from Joséphine.
The Empress’ apartments
In the left wing we find the
Empress’ bedroom, the Salon des
Glaces, the Salon de la Chapelle...
http://en.chateauversailles.fr
Place d’armes - 78000 Versailles
Christophe Didier
+33 (0)1 30 83 53 95
christophe.didier@chateauversailles.fr
Visit our professional
website to find:
- details of the
events (exhibitions,
commemorations…),
- tourist packages and
combinations.
Not to be missed:
The exhibition entitled
Incomparable Joséphine
at the Musée
du Luxembourg,
presented on page 39
Hôtel national des Invalides
Army Museum
Part of the prestigious Hôtel
National des Invalides, the Army
Museum boasts priceless
collections, from the Middle Ages
to the modern day.
The collections concerning Napoleon
Bonaparte, his armies and his
marshals are particularly
remarkable. The museum retraces
the Imperial campaigns and
presents the weaponry and military
corps that made their mark.
Among the treasures presented by
the museum, the famous painting
by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres:
Napoleon I on his Imperial Throne.
Also present are the chain of the
Grand Master of the Order of the
Legion of Honour and a case of four
pistols that belonged to Napoleon.
Pantheon
Originally, under Louis XV, the
Pantheon was dedicated to Saint
Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris.
Since then, with the admission of
Victor Hugo in 1885, it has become
the place of rest for French patriots:
Voltaire, Rousseau, Zola, Pierre and
Marie Curie…
The First Empire is the period
during which the greatest number
were admitted to the Pantheon:
41 grand dignitaries of the Empire
were buried here.
www.pantheon.monumentsnationaux.fr/en
Place du Panthéon - 75005 Paris
Lola-Gabrielle Lago
+33 (0)1 53 40 69 99
lola-gabrielle.lago@monuments-nationaux.fr
Tomb of Napoleon I
The Dome Church houses
Napoleon’s monumental tomb, the
tomb of his son and the tombs of
famous military leaders (Turenne,
Vauban, Foch, etc.). Made entirely
of red quartz on a base of green
granite from Les Vosges, the tomb
is surrounded by a laurel crown and
12 “Victories” sculpted by Pradier,
symbolising Napoleon’s military
campaigns. At the back of the
crypt there is a statue of the
Emperor wearing the Imperial
symbol.
www.musee-armee.fr/en
129 rue de Grenelle - 75007 Paris
Anne Luro
+33 (0)1 44 42 43 87
tourisme@musee-armee.fr
Musée national
de la Légion d’honneur
et des ordres de chevalerie
Created in 1802 by Bonaparte,
the Legion of Honour symbolises
talent, courage and devotion at
France’s service. The museum is
a rarity in the world because it is
dedicated to French and foreign
orders and awards. Here are
presented 4,600 pieces including
4,000 insignia, many dating back
to the First Empire.
www.musee-legiondhonneur.fr
2 rue de la Légion d’honneur
Parvis du Musée d’Orsay
75007 Paris
Christine Minjollet
+33 (0)1 40 62 84 25
musee@legiondhonneur.fr
Secrets of Les Invalides
An unusual guided tour of Les
Invalides, taking visitors behind the
scenes to areas usually closed to the
public: anecdotes, bizarre stories,
enigmas and legends abound.
www.cultival.fr/en
Freeda Miranda
+33 (0)1 42 46 74 62
Paris is full of sights and monuments marked by Napoleon. At the Hôtel national des Invalides, Napoleon the
soldier is celebrated. It is a great starting point for visiting other sites that illustrate the campaigns of this great
military leader.
Napoleon: a man of war
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Napoleon: empire builder
A tireless and visionary builder, Napoleon I launched a policy of major civil engineering works to modernise
and clean up the capital city.
Guided tour through historic Paris
to discover: Place Vendôme, Rue
Saint Honoré, Palais Royal, Rue de
Rivoli, the Carrousel, the Musée du
Louvre. Then, on the other side of
the River Seine, the Hotel de Salm
and the famous Musée national de
la Légion d’honneur et des ordres
de chevalerie.
From 1 to 10 people. Available in
French and English.
Claire Amaouche
+33 (0)1 56 79 05 15
In 1806, immediately following
the Battle of Austerlitz, Napoleon
ordered the construction of the Arc
de triomphe in honour of France’s
great army. The monument was
to dominate Paris and satisfy the
Emperor’s taste for Antiquity.
The monument then became the
site for many important national
events, such as the return of
Napoleon’s ashes in 1840.
www.arc-de-triomphe.
monuments-nationaux.fr/en
Place Charles de Gaulle
75008 Paris
Lola-Gabrielle Lago
+33 (0)1 53 40 69 99
lola-gabrielle.lago@
monuments-nationaux.fr
Empire Collections
An interesting way to learn more about the Empire is to discover the collections
in the different museums.
Musée du Louvre
Amongst the First Empire
collections at the Louvre are the
paintings: The Consecration of
the Emperor Napoleon and the
Coronation of Empress Joséphine
on December 2, 1804 by JacquesLouis David, Napoleon’s official
artist.
The tour continues with the works
of Antoine-Jean Gros and the
portrait of the Empress Joséphine
(1763 - 1814) by Pierre-Paul
Prud’hon.
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Napoleon walking tour
Arc de triomphe
The collections also include
jewellery, crockery and pieces of
furniture.
www.louvre.fr/en
Main entrance under the Pyramid
75001 Paris
Nelly Girault
+33 (0)1 40 20 56 64
nelly.girault@louvre.fr
Sèvres - Cité
de la céramique
On the edge of Paris,
Sèvres - Cité de la Céramique
is a museum with exceptional
collections of ceramics from
every age and from all over
the world.
Collections celebrating the First
Empire illustrate the importance
of the Emperor at Sèvres and
his support for the factory:
ornamental vases, toilet and table
items decorated with bees and also
plaques with the effigy of those in
the Emperor’s close circle.
Tour of the workshops to discover
the factory in operation since the
18th century.
www.sevresciteceramique.fr
2 place de la Manufacture
92310 Sèvres
+33 (0)1 46 29 22 05
visite@sevresciteceramique.fr
This museum has a unique collection
of objects from the art, fashion and
advertising worlds, from the Middle
Ages to the modern day.
The room entitled Le Goût de
l’Empire is dedicated to the Imperial
style, and in particular displays an
important collection of gold and
silver work by Jean-Baptiste Claude
Odiot.
The collection of Empire jewellery
shows how much the period was
inspired by ancient Rome.
www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr
107 rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
Sébastien Quéquet
+33 (0)1 44 55 59 50
sebastien.quequet@
lesartsdecoratifs.fr
The museum owes its existence
to Paul Marmottan (1856-1932)
who left his large art collection and
private residence to the Academy
of Fine Art.
Most of this collection is dedicated
to the First Empire and covers
nearly every form of artistic
expression: painting, drawing,
printing, miniatures, medals,
sculptures, furniture, bronzes,
porcelain and more.
Christine Lecca
+33 (0)1 44 96 50 83
Incomparable Joséphine
2nd April to 20th July 2014 Musée du Luxembourg
This retrospective commemorating the bicentenary of the death of the
Empress brings together for the very first time personal effects and major
works from prestigious art collections.
The exhibition covers all of Joséphine’s life: her Creole origins, her marriage
to Napoleon Bonaparte, her role as a sovereign, her passion for travel,
music and gardens, and her life after the divorce.
www.rmngp.fr
19 rue de Vaugirard - 75006 Paris
Musée et Compagnie
+33 (0)1 40 13 49 13
museecie@rmngp.fr
Napoleon was also responsible for the
construction of the Canal de l’Ourcq and the
Canal Saint-Martin, built to ease traffic on
the River Seine. In the same spirit bridges
were built (Austerlitz, Pont des Arts, Iéna...)
and fountains installed for the comfort of
the local residents (in particular the fountain
in Place du Châtelet).
A number of monuments are dedicated to
the glory of his French army: the Église de
la Madeleine, Colonne Vendôme and also
the Arc de triomphe.
Musée national
de la Marine
Firmly established in Place du
Trocadéro, this museum of the
Navy presents a unique collection
of 1,000 extraordinary objects.
Among them is the Emperor’s
rowing boat and the Sword of the
“Marins de Garde”, the corps that
accompanied the French Army
from 1805. Also, a model of the
74-cannon ship “Le Triomphant”.
Commissioned by Napoleon, this
vessel epitomises the peak of
French naval construction at the
end of the 18th century.
www.musee-marine.fr
17 place du Trocadéro
75016 Paris
Paloma Schmidt-Dohna
+33 (0)1 53 65 81 57
p.schmidt-dohna@musee-marine.fr
Arts Décoratifs
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Centenary of the First World War
The First World War left many marks on Paris and its region. Today, there are a great many sights
and monuments that pay tribute to the soldiers.
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Suresnes American Cemetery
On the slopes of Mont-Valérien, this 3-hectare site is
typical of American military cemeteries: huge green
lawns topped with rows of white marble crosses. Here
there are 1,541 tombs of American soldiers who died in
the First World War. On the walls of the chapel, bronze
plaques commemorate the memory of 974 men who
disappeared at sea.
www.abmc.gov
123 boulevard Washington - 92150 Suresnes
Angelo Munsel
Gabrielle Mihaescu
+33 (0)1 46 25 01 70
suresnes@abmc.gov
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Arc de triomphe
The Arc de triomphe is home to the tomb of the unknown
soldier, his non-identification symbolising all those
who fell on the front lines. Lit for the first time on 11th
November 1923, the memorial flame is rekindled every
evening at 6.30pm.
www.arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr/en
Place Charles de Gaulle - 75008 Paris
Lola-Gabrielle Lago
+33 (0)1 53 40 69 99
lola-gabrielle.lago@monuments-nationaux.fr
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3
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Eiffel Tower
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La Fayette Escadrille Memorial
The park and La Fayette Escadrille Memorial are dedicated
to the memory of American pilots who, back in 1914,
volunteered to join the allied ranks. A crypt decorated with
13 stained glass windows representing the squadron’s great
battles in the air is where the bodies of these pilots and their
two French commanders were laid to rest.
www.lafayettepilotsmemorial.com
5 boulevard Raymond Poincaré
92430 Marnes-la-Coquette
+33 (0)1 47 95 34 76
escadrillelafayette@aliceadsl.fr
With over 150 planes on display, the collections at the
Air and Space Museum are the richest in the world in
terms of original models. A huge permanent interactive
exhibition on the 1914-1918 air combat illustrates the
leading role the planes had in the war. Authentic period
devices describe developments during the Great War:
airship and plane equipment, engines, propellers and
also documents, relics, archives and clothes.
www.museeairespace.fr
Aéroport de Paris - Le Bourget
93350 Le Bourget
Laura Prestifilippo
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+33 (0)1 49 92 70 22
laura.prestifilippo@museeairespace.fr
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Museum of the Great war,
Pays de Meaux
An essential destination to understand the First World
War and its effects on society, this museum presents a
collection unique in Europe. Located on the actual front
lines of the Marne, it is an ideal departure point for visiting
the battlefields to the north and east of France.
Its permanent exhibition covers 3,000m² and includes all
aspects of the conflict through appealing and innovative
layout and design: projections, soundtracks and interactive
terminals. Under the large nave, the reconstruction of a
battlefield brings together tanks and planes.
www.museedelagrandeguerre.eu/en
Pays de Meaux Tourist Board
Rue Lazare Ponticelli - 77100 Meaux
Adeline Thomas
+33 (0)1 64 33 10 99
reservation.tourisme@paysdemeaux.fr
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Gare de l’Est
A number of key points in the First World
War took place in Paris and its region: the
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Air and Space Museum
assassination of Jean Jaurès in the Café du
Army Museum
Croissant, Rue Montmartre; the departure
The richness of the collections makes it one of the most
important museums for military art and history in
the world.
There are many objects from the First World War on
display here, like one of the famous Marne taxis,
named after the battled fought in September 1914.
Further on, a model of the first line of trenches
evokes the horror of the front lines. A 75mm-cannon
(1897 model), the main weapon in the French arsenal,
and the bugle that sounded the armistice of 11th
November 1918 can also be seen.
Anne Luro
+33 (0)1 44 42 43 87
the Battle of l’Ourcq; the taxis of the Marne
of French soldiers from the Gare de l’Est;
leaving Invalides to support the troops on
the front lines; the Eiffel Tower intercepting
enemy messages; the peace treaty signed
in the hall of Mirrors in the Château de
Versailles...
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Exhibitions and events
In 2014, to commemorate the centenary of the First World War, a large programme of events has been organised
in Paris Region.
Paris 14 - 18: la guerre au quotidien,
Photographies de Charles Lansiaux
Fields of Battle
Terres de Paix 14-18
(Paris 14 - 18: the war every day,
Photographs by Charles Lansiaux)
15th January to 15th June 2014
Bibliothèque Historique de la Ville de Paris
Galerie des bibliothèques
Even though he is not as well-known as Doisneau
or Atget, Charles Lansiaux is one of Paris’ great
photographers.
From call-up to victory, in 1,000 photos he captured the
life of Parisians during the Great War.
Every aspect of the war’s impact on the capital city
has been captured by the photographer: the soldiers
leaving for the front, helping the wounded, charity work,
provisions and the everyday difficulties of women and
children in particular, the protection of Paris and the
bombings, legislation and political power.
24 rue Pavée
75004 Paris
(Fields of Battle - Lands of Peace 14-18)
2nd April to 3rd August 2014
On the fences of the Jardin du Luxembourg
In the heart of Paris, this open-air exhibition
displays contemporary panoramas and the many
scars on the battlefields of the Great War, through
photos taken by Irishman Michael St Maur Sheil.
On the ground, a map explains the 66 large photo
panels on display.
This tribute to the soldiers from over thirty
nations delivers a message of hope, incarnating
peace and intergenerational dialogue.
www.terresdepaix1418.fr
Jardin du Luxembourg
75006 Paris
Tourism and remembering the Great War the tourist network of the western front is
publishing a multi-regional map (from Nord-Pas
de Calais to Alsace and Paris region) which
references the sites associated with the Great
War: memorials, battlefields, museums...
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For more information:
tourisme-et-memoire@reims-tourisme.com
La Nuit aux Invalides
Paris, London and Berlin in 1914
24th April to 16th May 2014
Army Museum - Hôtel national des Invalides
The 2014 Edition of La Nuit aux Invalides is dedicated
to the centenary of the First World War and the 70th
anniversary of the Liberation of Paris. For this show, the
latest technologies in sound and 3D video glorify this
extraordinary historical venue: with over 250 metres of
façades it is an amazing 180° sensory experience.
www.lanuitauxinvalides.fr/en
Cour d’honneur
Marie-Alix Doutrebente (Amaclio)
+33 (0)1 40 67 06 24
marie-alix.doutrebente@amaclio.com
From May 2014
Hôtel de Ville de Paris
This exhibition compares life in these three
capital cities during the Great War.
Deserted by men and their cars, these towns
that symbolised modernity were dormant, as
the war effort required sacrifices in every sector.
Salons d’exposition
75004 Paris
(Join now ! The British Empire joins the war effort)
28th June to 30th December 2014
Museum of the Great War, Pays de Meaux
British forces, already present on the continent from
summer 1914, played a decisive role in the first months
of the war, particularly at the Battle of the Marne.
The exhibition shows why and how Britain joined the
war in August 1914 and in particular how the country
encouraged people to volunteer and how it prepared its
troops, before winning the Franco-Belgian border.
www.museedelagrandeguerre.eu/en
Rue Lazare Ponticelli - 77100 Meaux
Adeline Thomas
+33 (0)1 64 33 10 99
Vu du front, 1914 - 1918
(View from the front,
1914 - 1918)
15th October 2014 to
30th January 2015
Army Museum Hôtel national
des Invalides
Presenting around
300 displays, the
exhibition confronts
objects with their representations (paintings, drawings,
posters, photos, film, manuscripts, cards, music and
more). The exhibition is associated with a multimedia
experience.
In association with the exhibition: kids’ tour, guided
tours, concerts.
Anne Luro
+33 (0)1 44 42 43 87
14, visages et vestiges de la Grande Guerre
(14: faces that remain)
14th July to 11th November 2014
Gare Paris-Est
Presented at the Gare de l’Est, the station where
soldiers left Paris for the front, this unique
photographic ensemble by Didier Pazery displays
portraits of the last hundred year-old survivors
of the Great War.
www.expo14.com/en
Place du 11 novembre 1918 - 75010 Paris
Le départ des poilus, août 1914
(The infantry depart, August 1914)
In this station visitors can see the symbolic fresco
entitled Le départ des poilus, août 1914 It is a tribute by
American painter Albert Herter to his son, a volunteer
in the French army, killed on the front in 1918. It tells
the story of the French soldiers’ departure for the front
lines in August 1914.
News about cultural events,
exhibitions and commemorations
is available from the website
of the Mission for the Centenary
of the First World War:
centenaire.org
Join now ! L’entrée en guerre
de l’empire britannique
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Tours and trips
1 DAY
HALF-DAY
The Battlefields of the Marne
America supports France
Around Meaux, the last front line protecting Paris, there are still visible
traces of the Great War (monuments, cemeteries, landscapes).
Departing from Meaux, the guided coach tour will introduce places where
the Battle of the Marne took place.
For two hours, the tour follows the progress of the French troops, and
includes many commemorative sites: Charles Péguy Memorial and the
Grand Tombe Memorial, St Barthélémy Church, Notre Dame de Barcy,
the American War Memorial…
Guided tour in French and English.
www.tourisme-paysdemeaux.fr/en
1 place Doumer - 77100 Meaux
Adeline Thomas
+33 (0)1 64 33 10 99
This afternoon dedicated to
remembrance of the First World
war begins with a tour of the
La Fayette Escadrille Memorial.
The tour continues on the slopes
of Mont-Valérien, in the Suresnes
American Cemetery, with unique
views of Paris and a tranquil and
serene atmosphere.
Hauts-de-Seine Tourisme
Le Reflet
14 avenue François Arago
92000 Nanterre
Estelle Silliard
+33 (0)1 46 93 92 98
reservation@tourisme92.com
3 DAYS
The First World War - History and Memory
In 3 days (2 nights), this very full tour includes several battlefields of the
Marne and the north of France, covering at total of 580km.
DAY 1
Departing from Paris, the trip begins with a guided tour of the Museum of
the Great War, Pays de Meaux, then joins the “Chemin des Dames”, were
fierce battles were fought in 1914 and 1917.
DAY 2
This day is dedicated to the Battle of Verdun with the discovery of the
town and its military fortifications. A guided tour takes visitors to the
right bank battlefield, then to Fort “Douaumont” and its ossuary with the
remains of 130,000 unidentified soldiers, and finally the “Tranchée des
baïonnettes”, to understand the horror of the fighting.
DAY 3
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The tour crosses the battlefield to the left bank, where fighting was fierce.
In Romagna under Montfaucon, the largest American cemetery in Europe
commemorates the courage of 14,246 soldiers.
The tour ends at the Arc de triomphe and the tomb of the unknown soldier.
www.tourism77.co.uk
11 rue Royale – 77300 Fontainebleau
Hélène Vaillant
+ 33(0) 1 60 30 20 95
paris-idf.events@tourisme77.fr
In Paris
In 2014, Paris, its region and Normandy celebrate the 70th anniversary of the French Liberation,
a key stage in the Second World War.
Historial Charles de Gaulle
Army Museum
Amongst the museum’s priceless
collections, the Historial Charles
de Gaulle offers an interactive and
multimedia experience dedicated to
the actions of General de Gaulle.
This space retraces the General’s
career, first as Head of Free France,
then as the President of the
Fifth Republic. It is an immersive
experience in the history of the
20th century, on which General de
Gaulle firmly made his mark.
Audio guide available in French,
English, Spanish, German, Italian,
Japanese, Russian and Mandarin.
Anne Luro
+33 (0)1 44 42 43 87
Musée du Général Leclerc de Hauteclocque
et de la Libération de Paris
Musée Jean Moulin
This museum celebrates the actions and the memory of three companions
of the Liberation: Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque, a free Frenchman, head
of the 2nd Armoured Division, Prefect Jean Moulin, a hero of the Resistance
and the town of Paris itself.
Their destiny illustrates the history of the Second World War, the fate of
occupied France and the action of the Resistance, both inside and outside
France. The exhibition gives pride of place to audiovisual exhibits to bring
this crucial moment of the 20th century back to life.
23 allée de la 2ème DB,
Jardin Atlantique - 75015 Paris
(above Gare Montparnasse)
Marina Santelli
+33 (0)1 80 05 41 02
70th anniversary
of the Liberation of Paris
The Second World War /
the Liberation of Paris
This guided walk shows how the
Resistance prepared the Liberation
of Paris: many sites were ardently
defended by the Parisians for
several days before the arrival of
the allied forces. The tour will stop
at several sites where battles took
place during the summer of 1944.
Claire Amaouche
+ 33 (0)1 56 79 05 15
TOUR
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EVENTS
Paris outragé, Paris martyrisé, Paris libéré
La Libération en région parisienne
(Paris outraged, Paris martyred, Paris liberated
Liberation in Paris and its region)
June to October 2014
Hôtel de Ville de Paris
The combined actions of Leclerc’s soldiers and the
4th American Division, along with the mobilisation
of “members of the Resistance” and the residents of
Paris remain a rare example of national unity. It was the
Liberation of not just Paris but the whole region that
was at stake as the tough battles continued.
This exhibition reproduces a Parisian view of this major
episode in French history, and focuses on its impact on
the world. Created by the Musée du Général Leclerc de
Hauteclocque et de la Libération de Paris / Musée
Jean Moulin, this free exhibition opens the pages of this
historic event using: audiovisual archives, amateur films
and interviews, newspapers, photographs, drawings and
objects from the museum’s own collection and private or
public collections.
Salle des Prévôts
75004 Paris
D-DAY- Normandy 1944 (3D)
La Géode
Opposite the Cité des Sciences, this mirrored sphere 36m
in diameter houses a 400-seater amphitheatre with a
1,000m² hemispheric screen. The film “Normandy 1944” is
shown in 3D, and promises a gripping experience.
As well as what happened on “D-Day” on Normandy’s
beaches, the film retraces the ingenious preparations for
this huge military operation, and the impact it would have
on the world.
www.lageode.fr/?lang=en
26 avenue Corentin Cariou - 75019 Paris
Marie-Laure Dhote
+33 (0)1 40 05 81 36
marie-laure.dhote@lageode.fr
Paris libéré, Paris photographié, Paris exposé
(Paris liberated, Paris photographed, Paris exhibited)
10th June 2014 to February 2015
(Titles and dates pending)
Musée Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris
In November 1944 when France and the allies were still
at war, the Musée Carnavalet organised a photography
exhibition about the Liberation. In 2014, a new
exhibition is dedicated to the same event.
It is an invitation to understand how the Parisians
fought for their freedom, through the lens of the era’s
greatest photographers. This evening is an opportunity
to discover the very rich collection of photographs of
the Second World War in the Musée Carnavalet.
www.carnavalet.paris.fr/en
23 rue de Sévigné - 75003 Paris
Marina Santelli
+33 (0)1 80 05 41 02
NEW
Overlord Museum
Normandy Tank Museum
Colleville-sur-Mer (Calvados)
This new museum dedicated to
D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
has over 10,000 pieces in its
collection.
www.overlordmuseum.com/en
Catz (La Manche)
This historical and technical
museum presents a unique
collection of American tanks and
armoured vehicles from the
Second World War.
www.normandy-tank-museum.fr
Normandy’s 100 days
70th anniversary of the
Normandy Landings
From March 2014
The 70th anniversary of the
Normandy Landings will see many
commemorations and festivities.
From March to August, this
major event is honoured through
fireworks, dances, parades,
reenactments of military camps
and parachute jumps.
The high point for 6th June 2014:
“D-Day” will be celebrated at
Ouistreham attended by many
heads of state.
www.le70e-normandie.fr
Normandy Regional
Tourist Board
www.pro-normandie-tourisme.com
Jérôme Mercier-Papin
+33 (0)2 32 33 79 00
pro@normandie-tourisme.fr
Arromanches-les-Bains (Calvados)
Shown in Arromanches’ 360°
circular cinema, this film depicts
the preparations and battles, from
the Normandy Landings to the
Liberation of Paris.
www.arromanches360.com/en
Airborne Museum
Opening of a new space planned
for June 2014
Sainte-Mère-Eglise (La Manche)
This building in the shape of the
wing of a plane will house an area
dedicated to the former American
president, Ronald Reagan.
www.airborne-museum.org/en
Caen Memorial
Montormel Memorial
(Calvados)
Caen Memorial, centre for History
and Peace, inaugurates a new area
evoking the underground bunker
of General Richter. An inventive
exhibit, it showcases the military
aspects of the German occupation
as well as the story of the Atlantic
Wall.
www.memorial-caen.fr
(Orne)
Retracing the story of the battle
of the Falaise pocket with a guided
tour of the Corridor of death.
www.memorial-montormel.org
On 6th June 1944, the beaches of Calvados and La Manche became the greatest battlefield of all time. Utah
Beach, Omaha Beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach, Sword Beach… the history of peace and freedom was written
under the open sky.
In Normandy
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Lifestyle
Lifestyle
One of the major attractions
of Paris Region! Gastronomy
is available for every taste,
the shopping is enticing
and the capital’s fashion
trends are always on display.
The Paris Region Tourist
Board has chosen the most
suitable partners to meet
the needs of groups and
individuals.
Gastronomy
Paris and its region are bursting
at the seams with exceptional
brasseries and restaurants, all
must-see destinations to make
a part of a tour. From the most
traditional dishes to the most
unexpected culinary adventures,
visitors will be thoroughly sated!
Good places for groups
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The Flo Brasseries
Brasseries:
- La Coupole
- Bofinger
- Le Boeuf sur le toit
- Le Terminus Nord
- Brasserie Flo
- Le Vaudeville
- Le Balzar
- Brasserie Julien
- La Brasserie du Théâtre (Versailles)
The Flo group owns some of the
greatest destinations in terms of
quality French brasserie food.
Entering one of these restaurants
is like diving into the heart of the
brasserie spirit: a glowing décor of
mirrors and brass, a combination of
good fun, traditional flavours and a
convivial atmosphere.
Dining room managers, head
waiters and waiters perform a
dynamic, gourmet ballet observing
a thoughtful and professional
approach.
In terms of the food, Flo Brasseries
revel in France’s historic culinary
tradition whilst remaining open to
current trends. The chefs regularly
update the menu and include
clever compromises between grand
classics, original creations and
regional specialities.
www.flobrasseries.com
www.espritbrasserie.com
Fabienne Cavasino
+33 (0)1 41 92 30 00
fcavasino@groupeflo.fr
Elior museums restaurants
- The Café Grand Louvre, Café Mollien, Café Richelieu Angelina (Musée du Louvre)
- The Grand Café d’Orléans and Petite Venise (Château de Versailles)
- Le Ciel de Paris (Montparnasse Tower)
- The Restaurant at the Galeries Nationales, Grand Palais
- La Maison de l’Amérique Latine
- The Café at the Musée Rodin
- Les Ombres and Café Branly (Musée du quai Branly)
- The restaurant in the Hôtel d’Orsay and Café Campana (Musée d’Orsay)
- L’Élite (Cercle National des Armées)
The Elior Group is the leader in catering for museums and prestigious
monuments. Its restaurants and cafés play a contributory role in the
standing of these exceptional venues. Consideration is given in equal
measure to the architecture and the cuisine, and Elior can boast working
relationships with great designers and top chefs.
Every one of its restaurants offers a genuine dining experience. For
example:
- As well as its menu of fresh produce, Le Café du Musée Rodin offers
uninterrupted views of the museum’s vast gardens;
- Les Ombres, the restaurant at the Musée du quai Branly, has as
astonishing glass ceiling overlooking the Eiffel Tower;
- Le Ciel de Paris has exceptional panoramic views of Paris from the 56th
floor of the Montparnasse Tower, whilst offering a modern take on classic
French cuisine.
www.elior-evenements.com/en
Laurence Corbet-Legris
+33 (0)1 58 01 12 11
laurence.corbet@elior.com
Frères Blanc Group
Restaurants:
- Charlot
- Le Sud
- Le Procope
- La Fermette Marboeuf
- Flora Danica
- Copenhague
Brasseries:
- Au Pied de Cochon
- Chez Jenny
The Frères Blanc group takes
their guests on a tour of fabulous
eateries in Paris for a festival of
authentic cuisine that stands up
for exquisite taste. The group’s
restaurants and brasseries each
have their own style and their often
exceptional décor - some are even
listed as historic monuments.
Their leitmotiv: create a unique
atmosphere, dedicated to those
who want to enjoy life, enjoy
going out and enjoy food! These
restaurants are places for pleasure
and fun, ready with a smile for a
relaxed meal.
www.freresblanc.com
Céline Villette
+33 (0)1 72 03 28 26
celine.villette@blanc.net
Lifestyle
When gastronomy meets culture
Brasseries:
- Les Deux stations
- Ô restaurant
- Volfoni
- La Gare
- Déli-cieux
- Brasserie Printemps
- L’Île
- Charlie Birdy
- Brasserie Lipp
- Angelina
- Sir Winston
- Tsé
- Word Bar
The Bertrand Group is recognised
as one of the greatest French
names in the industry, for festive
and traditional food. Today, it has
around one hundred restaurants
including some Parisian
institutions such as Brasserie Lipp
or the Angelina tea room.
To better satisfy an increasingly
demanding and informed urban
clientèle, each of its restaurants is
uniquely and innovatively designed
in terms of décor, music and food.
La Gare restaurant is in the former
train station of Passy-La-Muette,
Charlie Birdy enjoys a New York
style with great music; and the
magical Brasserie Printemps sits
under the beautiful dome of the
Haussmann department store,
built in 1923.
www.groupe-bertrand.com/gb
Sandrine Cartier
+33 (0)1 42 15 14 04
s.cartier@groupe-bertrand.com
Bertrand Group
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Lifestyle
Sodexo Prestige
Restaurants:
- The Lido
- The Bateaux Parisiens
- Eiffel Tower (58 Tour Eiffel,
Le Jules Verne)
- The Yachts de Paris
Showcases for Sodexo Prestige
in Paris, the restaurants in
the Eiffel Tower offer two
complementary concepts. After
a complete renovation, the
brasserie 58 Tour Eiffel, the most
celebrated restaurant in Paris,
offers lunch or dinner in the sky,
in a huge illuminated vessel. The
legendary Jules Verne is a highend gastronomic restaurant that
has been completely revamped by
Sodexo and the Alain Ducasse group.
The group also specialises in
restaurants on gourmet river
cruises. Aboard the Bateaux
Parisiens, the menus are full of
seasonal cuisine, similarly to the
Bistrot Parisien at the quayside.
The chefs on the Yachts de Paris
devise gala meals for private events
on luxury cruises on the River Seine.
A unique and typically Parisian
experience, the Lido hosts
breathtaking shows and refined
dinners for truly unforgettable
evenings.
www.paris-exception.com
Bénédicte Joubert
+33 (0)1 46 99 25 50
benedicte.joubert@sodexo-prestige.fr
Ideal Gourmet
Ideal Gourmet proposes many
useful services for tour operators
and companies: advice, bookings
for groups, organisation of specific
evenings, caterers, incentive trips...
Request processed in
1 hour - without obligation.
www.idealgourmet.fr
Sylvain Carpriaux
+33 (0)1 45 72 40 24
carpriaux@idealgourmet.fr
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Culinary adventures
Meeting the French
La Route des Gourmets
Enjoy a gourmet dinner and the
intimate atmosphere of a Parisian
apartment. A warm and friendly
ambiance guaranteed!
Around a good meal, share an
evening of cultural and linguistic
exchange. On the menu, a set meal
of starter, main and dessert, from a
local restaurant or deli.
http://en.meetingthefrench.com
Emilie Tual
+33 (0)1 42 51 19 80
emile@meetingthefrench.com
Passionate guides tell the story of French food through its products,
restaurants and shops, or the story of the careers of those men and
women who revolutionised French cuisine.
On the programme: gourmet walks, guided tours, excursions and tasting
workshops, packages or tailor-made offers, private or mini-groups,
in several languages.
www.laroutedesgourmets.fr/en/
Carole Métayer
+33 (0)6 62 41 24 63
carole.metayer@laroutedesgourmets.fr
Visit Rungis
The world’s largest fresh produce market reserved for industry professionals,
Rungis can be visited with a guide - reserved to early birds!
From 4.30 to 7.30am, in a bus or minibus, the tour takes you to the seafood
pavilion, the butchery, the dairy hall and then the fruit, vegetable and
flower halls. The tour finishes with breakfast in a restaurant in the very
heart of the market.
Later tours can be organised at 6, 7 or 8am, but they will not include the
seafood pavilion.
Every day except the weekend, bank holidays and the month of August.
www.visiterungis.com/?lang=en
Marché International de Rungis
Rue Saint-Paul de Léon – 94150 Rungis
Julia Omar
+33 (0)3 83 50 10 85
visiterungis@gmail.com
This artisan, family-owned
company in Seine-et-Marne makes
macaroons using a traditional recipe
and traditional methods (no cream,
no gluten and no preservatives).
These delicious cakes are then sold
in Paris at Lafayette Gourmet and
the Grande Épicerie, but the estate
is really worth a visit.
It has a boutique and a tea room
and offers events, tastings and, by
appointment, demonstrations on
how to make macaroons.
Group visits can be arranged
on request.
www.macarons-de-reau.com
970 rue Frédéric Sarazin - 77550 Réau
Harmony Delahaye
+33 (0)1 64 88 56 29
harmony@macarons-de-reau.com
Lifestyle
Domaine des macarons
de Réau
L’Atelier des Sens
L’Atelier des Chefs
This cooking and lifestyle school
has three venues in Paris and offers
a great variety of cooking, pastry
and wine lessons and workshops for
children and adults.
Some lessons are in English, like
the pastry-making one, ideal for
learning how to make croissants
and pains au chocolat.
www.atelier-des-sens.com
10 rue Bourg l’Abbé - 75003 Paris
Camille Chevalier
+33 (0)1 49 96 55 45
camille@atelier-des-sens.com
From beginners to cordon bleu chefs,
for adults or children, cooking fans
will find what they are looking for
from a 30 min lesson to a 4hr course.
Regional or international cuisine,
innovative or traditional dishes,
sweet or savoury, cocktail lessons, an
introduction to wine... Many themes
are covered by professional chefs
who share their knowledge in a fun
atmosphere. Several workshops in
Paris: a large glasshouse 5 min from
the Champs-Élysées (Paris 8th), not
far from Rue Lecourbe (Paris 15th),
in an old wine bar near Notre-Dame
de Lorette Church, in the heart of
Galeries Lafayette Maison (Paris 9th)
and Printemps Nation (Paris 20th)
department stores.
www.atelierdeschefs.fr
10 rue de Penthièvre - 75008 Paris
Arnaud Eymeri
+33 (0)1 53 30 05 82
arnaud.eymeri@atelierdeschefs.com
COOKERY WORKSHOPS
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Lifestyle
Shopping
After a little culture comes a little shopping! At the crossroads of trends and designers,
Paris’ department stores make the city the fashion capital of the world.
Best shopping areas
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The Golden Triangle
The famous golden triangle
stretches from the Champs-Élysées
to Avenue Montaigne and Avenue
George V, and has everything
required for a glamorous luxury
shopping spree.
Nearby Rue Saint-Honoré, the
ultimate in chic, boasts window
displays that are the very symbols
of Parisian chic.
2
The Left Bank
The destination for bourgeois and
bohemian shopping (aka “bobo”),
Saint-Germain-des-Prés is teeming
with trendy boutiques. All the major
designers have opened stores there,
particularly on Rue du Cherche-Midi.
Le Bon Marché department store is
also in this area.
3
Palais Royal
Superbly on-trend, Palais Royal
houses many designers in the
galleries around its gardens called
Montpensier, Beaujolais and Valois.
And the shopping continues in the
charming boutiques in the Carrousel
du Louvre and Faubourg SaintHonoré.
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4
Montmartre
At the foot of Montmartre and
Sacré-Coeur, a multitude of fashion
stores have made this area their
home around Abbesses and
La Goutte d’Or...
A stroll to concept-stores and
workshops is ideal for discovering
the latest outfits and accessories.
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The Marais
The Marais is a district at the very
heart of the latest trends, setting
the tone in design and fashion.
Priorities include: the luxurious
enclave between Rue Vieille-duTemple, rue Poitou and rue Charlot,
a triangle where many beautiful
designer boutiques now rub
shoulders.
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Boulevard Haussmann
Just behind the Opéra Garnier and a
short walk from Saint-Lazare train
station, Boulevard Haussmann is
famous for the Galeries Lafayette
and Printemps department stores,
two temples of fashion, luxury and
beauty. There are also many other
independent boutiques selling
clothing and accessories in the area.
Lifestyle
Bercy Village
Around the corner from the
Cinémathèque française and the
Bibliothèque Nationale de France,
Bercy Village has successfully
confirmed its position as one
of the trendiest new Parisian
districts. Boutiques and restaurants
have moved into former wine
warehouses, organised around the
pedestrian streets. Bercy is ideal
for a relaxed shopping experience.
The Village regularly organises
cultural events that reflect the
positioning of its stores and
boutiques.
www.bercyvillage.com
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Saint-Ouen Flea Market
At the Saint-Ouen Flea Market,
bargain-hunting and haggling are
a must! Furniture, jewellery, vintage
clothing, paintings, antiques - it’s
all there on stalls that celebrate
times gone by. Visitors can find
nearly everything, from the
cheapest, strangest object to a
genuine antique, to a valuable
designer piece.
In October for the Flea Market
Festival, the market is brought
to life with brass bands, concerts
and shows... And there is also the
Mondial des Puces at Saint-Ouen
Flea Market from 4 to 6 october
2014, which will bring a smile to the
more nostalgic visitors.
www.marcheauxpuces-saintouen.com
142 rue des Rosiers
93400 Saint-Ouen
Serge Malik
+33 (0)1 40 12 32 58
s.malik@wanadoo.fr
Galeries Lafayette
This shopping temple, the largest department store of the Western world,
celebrates the best in design with 70,000m² of fashion and accessories for
men, women and children, leather goods, perfume, cosmetics, fine foods,
wine, décor, bed, bath and table linen...
The second most visited site in Paris, Galeries Lafayette is also worth a trip
for its famous and magnificent neo-Byzantine cupola dating back to 1912.
And from the patio at the top of the building, there are stunning views of
Paris and the Eiffel Tower. When descending, admire the other treasures;
the balustrades and banisters on the lower floors are all designed by
Louis Majorelle.
A personal shopper service is also available to jump queues
and simplify VAT rebates, and there is also a centralised payment
service.
http://haussmann.galerieslafayette.com/en
40 boulevard Haussmann - 75009 Paris
Marie Bachelin
+33 (0)1 73 71 93 56
mbachelin@galerieslafayette.com
NEW
Topshop opened its boutique in October 2013:
its first concession in France.
NEW
Starbucks Coffee now has two cafés, one of which is beneath
the iconic cupola.
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Lifestyle
Printemps Haussmann
A listed historic monument, at the
heart of fashion and chic attitude,
Printemps Haussmann is one of
the largest of Paris’ department
stores: 44,000m² shared between
three buildings with one million
products and over 300 brands sold
exclusively. A great opportunity
to find the latest fashion, home
and beauty trends under one roof,
in a department store essentially
dedicated to luxury. For a coffee or a
traditional meal, seven restaurants
offer a great range of cuisine.
For its international clientèle,
Printemps offers customised
services:
- a personal shopper,
- private changing rooms
- delivery to Paris hotels
or shipment to anywhere
in the world,
- VAT rebate,
- the tills accept foreign currency.
www.printemps.com
64 boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
Georgia Lemoine
+33 (0)1 42 82 53 84
glemoine@printemps.fr
NEW
Printemps soon to arrive
at the Carrousel
Planned opening of a Printemps
store in the Carrousel du Louvre in
2014.
A new space celebrating French
savoir-faire, 2,500m² entirely
dedicated to luxury.
An exceptional shopping
experience with a selection of the
most beautiful and iconic products
from the luxury and beauty
departments.
NEAR PARIS
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La Cour des Senteurs
There is valid reason why La Cour
des Senteurs is located next to the
Château de Versailles; since the
18th century, the town has been the
very emblem of French perfume
history. La Cour des Senteurs has
an ambition to bring together the
rarest fragrances in one place. This
olfactory promenade introduces
the traditions, expertise and raw
materials that make up the world of
perfume.
From the Place des Senteurs where
great luxury names like Guerlain
reign supreme, people can visit the
Lenôtre restaurant-boutique. Close
by is the Diptyque section, whose
atypical fragrances perfume the
house, then Maison Fabre, where
the famous glove-maker displays
his creations.
This refined tour leads to the Salle
du jeu de Paume, the birthplace
of democracy. Visitors can also
enjoy the unusual streets of the
Saint-Louis district, the oldest in
Versailles, finishing at the King’s
Kitchen Garden, with its thousands
of fruit trees that brightened up the
promenades and tables of the king.
www.parfumsetsenteurs.fr
8 rue de la Chancellerie
78000 Versailles
Eric Grandjean
+33 (0)1 39 51 17 21
contact@parfumsetsenteurs.fr
NEW
Opening of One Nation Paris
20th November 2013
A new retail space is arriving in
Île-de-France less than 10km from
a tourist hotspot: the Château de
Versailles. The architecture of One
Nation Paris pays tribute to the
chateau with its spacious interior
French gardens. Of pared-back,
contemporary design, its metallic
structure privileges immense
glasshouses.
With its chic atmosphere,
One Nation Paris is affirming
a high-end positioning centred
around the French experience:
24,000m² dedicated to luxury
and fashion with 112 boutiques
presenting a selection of premium
brands.
International customers can enjoy
specially adapted services: VAT
rebates for non-European visitors,
bilingual staff (French-English),
digital information terminals with
several languages available, free
left-luggage, shuttles to and from
Paris and Versailles are included in
tourist packages.
www.onenation.fr
Rue Henri Barbusse
78340 Les Clayes-sous-Bois
Stéphane Keulian
+33 (0)1 53 05 37 37
bdablemont@advantail.com
www.lavalleevillage.com/en
3 cours de la Garonne
77000 Serris
Cécile Naulet
+33 (0)1 60 42 35 02
cnaulet@valueretail.com
Shuttle Shopping Express®
Giovanni Maciocco
+33 (0)1 44 55 60 12
Paris Airport Boutiques
- 2 airports: Paris-Charles de Gaulle
and Paris-Orly
- 560,000m² of retail space
- 260 stores
- 130 bars and restaurants
- 1,000 brands
- Duty-free prices from the
1st euro spent
- No VAT formalities
- No excess luggage
The final stage before leaving
Paris and its region: the boutiques
at Paris’ airports. Just before
boarding the plane, one last
shopping spree with duty-free
prices: in exceptional architectural
surroundings, the greatest
brands are to hand, with exclusive
products on sneak preview!
NEW Service
Hands-free shopping
For a small fee, a pass is available
from reception for easy
hands-free shopping.
Purchases are picked up at
reception.
Available Monday to Friday.
Right up to the last minute,
“Paris, the design capital”
showcases its 3 flagship product
families: Beauty (fragrances
and cosmetics), Fashion and
Accessories, Gastronomy and
Lifestyle.
With La Conciergerie, Paris airports
offer the best services: multilingual
assistance, hotel and limousine
booking, easy access to security
checks, customised service for easy
journeys to and from the hotel.
Wine tastings can be organised
for a minimum of 10 people.
http://en.paris-lifestyle.fr
Aéroports de Paris
Quitterie Beresnikoff
+33 (0)1 43 35 71 93
exclusiveshoppingservice@adp.fr
35 min east of Paris and 5 min from
Disneyland® Paris, 120 prestigious
brands invite visitors to La Vallée
Village. This site offers an unrivalled
selection of boutiques dedicated
to fashion and luxury, at slashed
prices.
The concept has proved its worth.
It offers collections from previous
seasons with at least 33% off - and
often more!
To reach La Vallée du Village
from central Paris, an elegant and
chic shuttle bus is available:
the Shopping Express®.
For shopping in even more style,
two exceptional services are on
offer:
- transfer from central Paris
or the airport in a luxury
chauffeur-driven car,
- a personal stylist.
VAT rebates are available for
non-European visitors (in shops
where advertised and from a
minimum legal amount).
Open 7 days a week, from 10am
to 8pm. 35 min from Paris.
Lifestyle
La Vallée Village
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Paris at night
Paris at night
Paris is beautiful during the
day... But its heart beats fast
at night.
Whether for chatting over
a glass of wine or dancing
until dawn, the Paris Region
Tourist Board
has selected some
not-to-be-missed festive
venues.
Clubs and trendy bars
Often electric, the atmosphere here is for parties that end at dawn after a whirlwind of live concerts,
live DJ sets...and unforgettable and unbelievable experiences!
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Wanderlust
Resolutely urban, this party venue
has an astonishing platform built
around three other spaces.
The Playground on the River Seine:
1,600m² of patio moored on the
embankment that hosts markets,
live music, installations and more.
The Club: an indoor area (386m²)
that opens its doors at night to
vibrate to the rhythms of DJ sets.
The WE Restaurant: every season,
the menu is created by great names
in French cuisine.
Wanderlust is open every day from
midday:
- to 2am Sundays and Mondays,
- to 4am Tuesdays and
Wednesdays,
- to 6am Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays.
www.wanderlustparis.com
Elise Sauvinet
+33 (0)6 79 12 08 80
elise.sauvinet@wanderlustparis.com
NEW
Nüba
On the rooftop of the Cité de la Mode et du Design, the Nüba is a new
destination on the Paris party scene, for great views of the River Seine
and food at any time.
The Nüba is a temple dedicated to music: it’s the place to be!
www.nuba-paris.fr
Roof of the Cité de la Mode et du Design
Florine Fourastié
+33 (0)1 76 77 34 85 (restaurant)
florine@nuba-paris.fr
For an insight into the musical side
of Paris, find all the musical venues
in the Music in Paris guide on
The Batofar has a particular place in Paris’ musical and cultural landscape.
This old lightship, moored on the River Seine, is surprising venue.
A reference in electronic music and digital art, its club and concerts
have an annual programme of over 250 events. Overlooking the river,
the heated deck also hosts musical and visual events, relayed in the
summer by la Plage, its bar-restaurant.
www.batofar.org
Opposite no. 11, quai François Mauriac 75013 Paris
Marine Lemaire
+33 (0)6 60 38 12 75
privatisation@batofar.org
For 25 years, the Rex Club has been
considered an essential destination
for electronic music; its very
selective programme and unique
sound system have made
its reputation.
The best French and international
DJs have all played at the Rex:
Laurent Garnier, Jeff Mills, Richie
Hawtin, Ricardo Villalobos, Derrick
May, Sven Vath… Not forgetting
the new talent.
Open Wednesday to Sunday
11pm until dawn.
www.rexclub.com
5 boulevard Poissonnière
75002 Paris
Emeline Ginestet
+33 (0)1 42 36 10 96
communication@rexclub.com
Social Club
Showcase Paris Live Club
In only a few years, Social Club
has imposed its style on the Paris
night scene thanks to its simple
approach: a focus on excellence
rather than trend. During the
quirky evenings at Social Club, the
cutting-edge and varied programme
may show international headliners
or promising new talent, and the
closeness of the artists to the
clubbers adds to the excitement.
An avant-garde and daring identity
which decompartmentalises styles
and audiences, creating and sharing
an energetic and party atmosphere.
Open Tuesday to Saturday from
11pm to 6am.
www.parissocialclub.com
142 rue Montmartre - 75002 Paris
Elise Sauvinet
+33 (0)6 79 12 08 80
elise.sauvinet@parissocialclub.com
In the heart of Paris, Showcase is
an unusual venue under the vaulted
arches of the Alexander III Bridge on
the banks of the River Seine.
This former boat hanger is
transformed every weekend
into a giant dance floor, hosting
international DJs and artists.
Its cutting-edge yet accessible
electronic music selection has made
it a must on the clubbing scene.
Open Fridays and Saturdays from
11pm to 7am.
Privatisation is possible during
the week.
www.showcase.fr
Sous le pont Alexandre III
Port des Champs Élysées
75008 Paris
Philippe Merer
+33 (0)1 44 18 30 01
pm@groupe-pearl.com
Paris at night
Rex Club
The Batofar
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Paris at night
La Villette enchantée
La Machine du Moulin Rouge
La Villette Enchantée is lively
day and night: the restaurant at
lunchtime, the bar and patio for
an aperitif at the end of the day,
and a pop-up club the weekend.
Once night falls, it becomes a
super-trendy haunt.
Its cutting-edge programme,
demanding and ambitious, charms
the night owls who rush to catch the
most fashionable DJs and producers.
www.lavilletteenchantee.fr
211, avenue Jean Jaurès - 75019 Paris
Philippe Marsaud
+33 (0)1 40 35 96 49
phil@lavilletteenchantee.fr
Shoulder to shoulder with the
famous Parisian cabaret, this venue
offers creative and varied rhythms:
rock, indie pop and electro can
be enjoyed as live concerts and
in the club.
Visit the Bar à Bulles for a
more relaxing evening. Head to
the Chaufferie for a dance.
Three rooms which make La
Machine one of the largest night
clubs in Paris.
www.lamachinedumoulinrouge.com
90, boulevard de Clichy - 75018 Paris
Louis Tournier
+33 (0)1 53 41 88 89
com@lamachinedumoulinrouge.com
Gay Club
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Many trendy areas appeal to gay
customers, beginning with Rue
Sainte-Anne which was the first
gay and lesbian area in Paris, or the
Bonne Nouvelle area which is
a recent gay district. The Marais
is still today the heart of Parisian
gay life.
The shops on Rue du Temple
showcase vintage clothes or
avant-garde fashion and design.
Near Rue des Archives, when it’s
time for an aperitif, winter
or summer, the terraces of the
cafés and bars are bursting:
Open, FreeDJ, Cox, Mine, Spyce...
each with its own brand of
clientèle.
Who’s Restaurant will serve until
1am, unless its guests prefer to
grace one of the terraces with their
presence - to see and be seen.
Parties end when dawn breaks and
the unmissable Scream takes place
every Saturday night.
Groupe Neo
(Cox, FreeDJ, Who’s, Scream…)
Jean-Bernard Meneboo
+33 (0)6 15 16 91 94
developpement@groupeneo.fr
Dazzling sequins and colours are on the programme. From the most traditional to the most visionary, cabarets
each offer their own style of the traditional review: a must in Paris.
The Moulin Rouge
Crazy Horse
Femininity, creativity and daring... The most avant-garde of the Parisian
cabarets reveals its charms in a show entitled Désirs, a succession of
dazzling scenes designed by Philippe Découflé.
The creations combine modernism and pure aesthetics: lights exclusive
to the Crazy Horse, astonishing special effects, precious and elegant
costumes, new musical rhythms... Danced by the Crazy Horse Girls, always
cheeky, sensuous and sexy.
Show times: Sunday to Friday 8.15 and 10.45pm.
Saturday: 7 and 9.30 and 11.45pm.
www.lecrazyhorseparis.com/en
12 avenue George V - 75008 Paris
Silvia Reissner
+33 (0)1 47 23 99 04
silvia@lecrazyhorseparis.com
Lido de Paris
Since 1946, the Lido de Paris has been
dazzling audiences, always one step
ahead with its daring techniques.
From all over the world, the
most famous celebrities come
to this magical venue on the
Champs-Élysées to dine and admire
the famous Bluebelle Girls® and the
Lido Boys Dancers.
The Bonheur review promises
an exceptional night with its
astounding spectacle in a whirl of
sequins and feathers.
Open every day of the year.
www.lido.fr/us
116 bis avenue des Champs-Élysées
75008 Paris
Marie-Christine de Ornelas
+33 (0)1 40 76 56 94
tourisme@lido.fr
Since 1889, the Moulin Rouge has
been setting hearts on fire all over
the world with its sequins, feathers
and rhinestones.
The 900-seater venue, upholstered
in red velvet, is decorated with
typical Belle Époque burlesque
frescoes.
With no less than 80 dancers,
the Féérie review takes its guests
on a journey of 2 hours comprising
four main scenes: Paris in the 1930s
and during its liberation, Indonesia
where snakes, jewels and tigresses
mix, an acrobatic world of clowns
and artists, and finally the wild
French cancan.
The dinner is prepared by Dalloyau,
a famous caterer, and is served
with champagne, the official drink
of the cabaret and the sound of
the orchestra, creating a warm and
intimate atmosphere.
Open every day of the year.
www.moulinrouge.fr/?lang=en
82 boulevard de Clichy - 75018 Paris
Katrin Grigull
+33 (0)1 53 09 82 24
katrin.grigull@moulinrouge.fr
Paris at night
The Cabarets
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Paris at night
NEW
Mugler Follies
This original artistic creation
combines a dinner at Fouquet’s
with a high-end show.
Manfred T. Mugler wanted
to create a brand new show
combining the quality of classic
reviews with the rigour of a
fashion designer and a modern
approach. Continuously pushing
the envelope, Mugler advocates
diversity and is reinventing the
cabaret review.
In a buzz of creativity, joy
combines with eroticism, magic
with high-tech, light with
transformation to whisk the
audience away on a whirlwind
of emotions.
Open Wednesday to Sunday
from 7.15pm.
www.muglerfollies.com/en
Le Comédia
4 boulevard de Strasbourg
75010 Paris
Jeannette Kabwa
+33 (0)6 81 08 56 73
jkabwa@muglerfollies.net
Paradis Latin
Casino Barrière
Designed and built by Gustave
Eiffel, this old lady of the world’s
grand cabarets is a venue of
legendary stature.
Paradis Latin presents the Paradis
à la Folie review: dancers transport
the audience through a procession
of scenes full of surprises and fun,
with the must-see French Cancan
and a touch of humour typical of
the Left Bank.
This festive and fun atmosphere is
complemented by the restaurant
that serves grand French traditional
cuisine.
Open every day (except Tuesday)
from 8 to 11pm.
www.paradislatin.com/en
28 rue du Cardinal Lemoine
75005 Paris
Chloé Devin
+33 (0)1 43 25 81 81
tourisme@paradislatin.com
14km from the Champs-Élysées,
this venue is the only casino in
the region of Paris.
It enjoys a perfect location by
a lake, has an atrium and theatre,
and also three bars and two
restaurants.
For gambling, it has 500 latest
generation slot machines with
touch screens and around forty
gaming tables in the spacious
rooms (English and French roulette,
Black Jack, Stud Poker, Texas
Hold’em Poker and more).
www.casino-enghien.com
3 avenue de Ceinture
95880 Enghien-les-Bains
Jérôme Charaoui
+33 (0)1 39 34 11 11
enghienmeeting@lucienbarriere.com
With the swinging energy of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Rue des Lombards, Paris is one of jazz music’s capital
city’s with clubs as unmissable as they are creative.
Duc des Lombards
Sunset-Sunside
A legendary jazz club,
internationally renowned, Duc des
Lombards has hosted the greatest
of the greats: Ahmad Jamal, David
Sanborn, Diane Schuur, Melody
Gardot, Jamie Cullum, Aldo Romano,
Erik Truffaz, Richard Galliano…
These artists, like young talents
too, come to Duc to share a
moment of musical freedom with
an informed audience...
In the centre of Paris, Duc des
Lombards sprinkles its carefully
chosen notes through a demanding
programme. A genuine temple
to jazz, everything is thought,
designed and focused around a
desire to pass on a love of music.
www.ducdeslombards.com
42 rue des Lombards - 75001 Paris
Thomas Bouet
+33 (0)1 40 28 42 86
tbouet@ducdeslombards.com
With its muffled acoustics and
vaulted ceilings, Sunset-Sunside
has become a highly sought-after
venue for jazz musicians and fans,
Parisians and visitors alike.
It owes its fame to the two rooms,
one above the other, dedicated to
jazz and jazz-related music.
The two clubs offer a constantly
high quality of great music, a
genuine reflection of the current
musical world. They represent a
venue for the most prestigious
contemporary artists.
Open all year round.
www.sunset-sunside.com
60 rue des Lombards - 75001 Paris
Stéphane Portet
+33 (0)1 40 26 84 41
steph@sunset-sunside.com
Paris at night
Jazz Clubs
NEW
In a converted forge, the Réservoir is a hot-spot of Parisian night-life,
famous for its original and baroque décor.
Today, it also offers Live Brunches at the weekends. On stage, artists
from all different horizons (Cool Jazz, Soul Classics, Gospel, Rare Funk)
come together to jam in a simple, cool and relaxed New York
atmosphere.
From the self-serve buffet, guests can choose from scrambled eggs,
pancakes, salads, desserts and hot drinks.
Until 15th June 2014:
Every Saturday, service from 11.30am to 2pm
Every Sunday, service from 11.30am to 2.30pm
www.reservoirclub.com
16 rue de la Forge Royale - 75011 Paris
Mary de Vivo
+33 (0)1 43 56 39 60
lereservoir@wanadoo.fr
The Réservoir and its Live Brunch
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Paris for kids
Paris for kids
Whether laying siege to a castle
or diving into an underwater
world, Paris and its region is
full of fun destinations for
all the family. Exhibitions,
amusement parks, discovering
nature and other curiosities, the
Paris Region Tourist Board has
selected some not-to-be-missed
essentials that will guarantee
unforgettable memories - and a
little culture too!
Family activities
Bewitching and charming chateaux, medieval cities, sumptuous
gardens... Many sites offer tours and events to enjoy as fun and cultural
family outings. Not forgetting the amusement parks.
Adventures where everyone will enjoy being a kid again.
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Disneyland® Paris
Disneyland® Paris is the number one
tourist destination in Europe with
over 250 million visitors since it first
opened in 1992.
Disneyland® Paris has over
50 exceptional attractions, shows
and parades. Visitors can bask in
the enchantment of legendary tales
from the great Disney classics.
Walt Disney Studios® take visitors
behind the scenes into the magical
world of show business, animation
and television.
Every season calls for a celebration
at Disneyland Paris®: summer
holidays, Halloween, Christmas, not
forgetting Welsh Saint David’s Day
and Irish Saint Patrick’s Day.
www.disneylandparis.co.uk
77777 Marne la Vallée
Amin Luqman
+33 (0)1 64 74 52 02
amin.luqman@disney.com
For lots of fun ideas
and interesting
things to do, check
out the Paris Family
guide on http://
en.visitparisregion.
com
Château de Vaux le Vicomte
55km to the south of Paris, this
is the largest private chateau in
France. A marvel of 17th century
architecture, surrounded by a
French garden designed and created
by Le Nôtre and a 35-hectare park,
it even inspired Versailles.
An intense programme of events
is scheduled here. Vaux le Vicomte
celebrates Christmas throughout
December, with Candlelight Visit
at Vaux le Vicomte from May to
October.
Many events are for children:
Easter egg hunt, brain-teasers and
treasure hunts, fancy dress tours
of the chateau, theatrical shows...
Everything is designed to introduce
them to an episode in France’s
history, in a fun and informative
way.
Departing from Paris, a
PARISCityVISION shuttle can
combine a visit to the Château
de Vaux le Vicomte with the
Château de Fontainebleau
(see page 11).
www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/en
77950 Maincy
Muirgen Rio
+33 (0)1 64 14 41 92
commercial@vaux-le-vicomte.com
Listed as a UNESCO world heritage
site, the medieval city of Provins
takes visitors on a journey to the
Middle Ages as they stroll through
underground passages, past
historical monuments and along
ramparts.
From April, these unique
surroundings are also the home to
three grand Medieval shows: the
Eagles of the Ramparts, the horseriding show the Legend of the Knights
and Paris at the time of the ramparts.
In June, for two weekends, a sound
and light show depicts the life of
farmers, the bourgeois, priests and
lords in the 13th century.
And the grand festival The medieval
festival of Provins will be held on
14th and 15th June 2014. Similar to
the old festivals of Champagne,
musicians, stilt-walkers, magicians
and acrobats bring the city’s streets
to life. The show from 5th July to
2nd August 2014 entitled The lights
of time is a horse-riding show with a
costumed parade, tales and nighttime fun, all lit by a thousand candles.
There are jazz concerts, events
around big bonfires and much more.
In December, Provins focuses on
the magic of Christmas with its live
nativity scene and Medieval market.
Provins can be visited with the
PARISCityVISION shuttle
(see page 11).
www.provins.net
www.provins-medieval.com
Provins Tourist Information Office
Chemin de Villecran - 77160 Provins
Laetitia Bordeaux
+33 (0)1 64 60 26 20
lbordeaux@provins.net
Paris for kids
Provins Medieval town
Cité des sciences et de l’industrie
The Cité des sciences et de l’industrie is an invitation to see and live science
in a different way, to consider questions about the future of the planet, the
mysteries of the universe, the development of the digital age... For science
fans or curious observers, every visitor plays a role: they can touch, hold,
experiment and test their physical and intellectual abilities...
The Cité des Enfants has fabulous experiences to be tried alone or with friends.
Two areas for 2-7 year-olds and 5-12 year-olds allow children to experiment,
programme and explore new worlds.
www.cite-sciences.fr/en
30 Avenue Corentin Cariou - 75019 Paris
Karine Yahmi
+33 (0)1 40 05 81 41
karine.yahmi@universcience.fr
Les Étoiles du Rex opens the curtains on the largest cinema in Europe
through an interactive audio-guided tour.
After going up in the transparent panoramic lift, we move behind the giant
screen of the Grand Rex cinema to discover a replica of a projection room
where archive images are shown... In the heart of this cinematic sanctuary,
it is even possible to use one’s own voice to dub a film clip.
www.cultival.fr/en
Le Grand Rex
1 Boulevard Poissonnière
75002 Paris
Freeda Miranda
+33 (0)1 42 46 74 62
3 EXHIBITIONS TO SEE
Jeu vidéo, l’expo
(Gaming: the exhibition)
22nd October 2013 to 14th August 2014
La voix
(The voice) - (Title pending)
10th December 2013
to 31st August 2014
Art robotique
(Robotic art)
April 2014 to January 2015
Les Étoiles du Rex
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Air and Space Museum
The Air and Space Museum is the
only one in the world to present
three fields of flight: aerostatics,
aviation and space.
Its exceptional historic heritage
means it has a few surprises: a tour
of a Boeing 747 or Concorde, fighter
planes and unusual prototypes of
flying machines representing the
history of man’s conquest of the
sky. For 6-12 year-olds, the Planète
Pilote exhibit has 40 interactive
terminals.
Note: the next International
Aerospace Trade Fair, the largest
event in the world for this industry,
will take place from 15th to 21st
June 2015.
Newly renovated, the “Salle
des Huit Colonnes” is a jewel
of Art Deco interior design in a
former air terminal and dates
back to 1937.
www.museeairespace.fr
Aéroport de Paris - Le Bourget
93350 Le Bourget
Laura Prestifilippo
+33 (0)1 49 92 70 22
laura.prestifilippo@museeairespace.fr
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Stade de France
A legendary place, known to every
sports person, the Stade de France
is open to visitors.
Walking in the footsteps of heroes
of every competition, the magic of
the place generates even more raw
emotion: changing rooms, pitches,
official stands and more.
After the guided tour, a permanent
exhibition brings the great
moments of the stadium back
to life: the original model, its
construction, the exceptional
sporting events, concerts and
shows, the everyday of the
stadium, photos and many objects
signed by the greatest stars!
Finally, before leaving the stadium,
take a stroll down StadeFrance
Boulevard, the promenade of the
stars, the stadium’s very own walk
of fame.
www.stadefrance.com
Zac du Cornillon Nord
93210 Saint-Denis La Plaine
Mélina Tape
+33 (0)1 55 93 00 32
m.tape@csdf.com.fr
Gourmet Chocolate Museum – Choco-Story
As well as being delicious, chocolate also has 4,000 years of history from
pre-Olmec times to our civilisation. Objects and panels explain its origins
and its development.
Throughout the exhibit, eight chocolates are offered as a taster,
to better understand the importance and finesse of the different cocoa
grand crus.
A chocolate-maker makes fresh chocolate bonbons in front of the visitors’ eyes!
A special museum exhibit created just for kids.
www.museeduchocolat.fr/en
28 boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle - 75010 Paris
Fabrice Stijnen
+33 (0)9 52 95 07 07
gestion@museeduchocolat.fr
Combine with a Vedette de Paris cruise
The museum tour can be preceded by a discovery cruise of Paris, with a free
hot chocolate!
+33 (0)1 44 18 19 57
From ants to big cats, rare plants to meteorites, fauna, flora and minerals
are great to watch. Just as fascinating, the underwater world, with many
fun and informative exhibits.
Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle
The Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle has been enthralling its
visitors since 1640. With over 6,000 species, the Jardin boast an
exceptional diversity of plant life. The Grande Galerie de l’Évolution
with its huge 7,500m² of space allows the animals to illustrate the
diversity of the living world.
Parents and children are introduced to the challenges of
biodiversity in the Galerie des Enfants. Not forgetting the Galeries
de Paléontologie et d’Anatomie comparée, the Grandes Serres or
the Ménagerie with its 5.5 hectares at the heart of Paris, dedicated
to wild fauna.
www.mnhn.fr
57 rue Cuvier - 75005 Paris
Bertrand Thabourey
+33 (0)1 40 79 39 81
bertrand.thabourey@mnhn.fr
Less than an hour from Paris,
this 16th century chateau and its
150-hectare park, inhabited by a
thousand animals, guarantees a
change of scene.
Embark on an African safari! Along
the 8km route in their own vehicle,
guided by a CD, visitors will come
across the animals roaming freely
through the park.
An authentic discovery of wild
fauna, the zoological gardens allow
visitors to admire the big cats
through glass tunnels, and also
Komodo dragons and primates.
After the safari, the route takes
visitors to the chateau which is full of
interesting and curious objects d’art.
L’Herbier national - Galerie
de Botanique
(The National Herbarium)
From November 2013
Muséum national d’Histoire
naturelle - Jardin des Plantes
Stories from four centuries of
botanical history, since the origins
of the Jardins du Roy (King’s Garden)
right up to the must current
research.
Trésors de la Terre - Galerie
de Géologie et Minéralogie
(Treasures of the Earth - Geology
and Mineralogy Gallery)
Muséum national d’Histoire
naturelle - Jardin des plantes 2014
Designed around the museum’s
exceptional collection of minerals,
meteorites and giant crystals, this
exhibition explains their nature,
diversity, shapes and colours.
Over 95 hectares, its park has been
recognised as “Remarkable Gardens”.
For children, a book full of
interesting and fun games is
handed out and the chateau also
organises fancy dress guided tours.
The zoo can be visited aboard
a PARISCityVISION shuttle,
departing from Paris
(see page 11).
NEW
The ark of little creatures,
unique in France, where visitors
can see threatened or endangered
species like newts, chameleons,
lizards and more.
www.thoiry.net/en
78770 Thoiry-en-Yvelines
Anne Endico
+33 (0)1 34 87 53 76
resa@thoiry.net
Thoiry: chateau,
gardens and zoo park
NEW
Paris for kids
Direction: nature
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Aquarium de Paris
In the Trocadéro gardens, the aquarium boasts 3,500m² of exhibition space
around 43 tanks. Over 10,000 fish and invertebrates (including 25 sharks)
can be seen there.
With two cinema screens and interactive exhibits, the aquarium also has
workshops, shows, fun and informative films that change regularly...
And there is even a petting pool!
www.cineaqua.com/index.php/en
5 avenue Albert de Mun – 75016 Paris
Charlotte Pinault
+33 (0)1 40 69 23 56
c.pinault@cineaqua.com
Combine with a Vedettes
de Paris cruise
The visit to the aquarium can be
preceded by a River Seine
discovery cruise.
Offer available for groups
only, pre-booking required.
+33 (0)1 44 18 19 57
Palais de la découverte
“Bringing science to life in the heart of Paris” through spectacular experiences and demonstrations.
This is the original ambition of this great museum created in 1937 by the physicist Jean Perrin.
The Palais offers visitors around sixty exposés a day alongside other permanent and temporary
exhibitions and events, reaffirming its mission: share its knowledge and expertise with the public
and invite people to share a love of science.
www.palais-decouverte.fr
Avenue Franklin Roosevelt - 75008 Paris
Karine Yahmi
+33 (0)1 40 05 81 41
karine.yahmi@universcience.fr
Mille milliards de fourmis
(A thousand billion ants)
15th October 2013 to 31st August 2014
Palais de la découverte
Ants appeared on the Earth 120 million years ago. In reality, there are over
a million billion of them, with 14,095 species of ant known to us today.
They may be very familiar, but they are astonishing insects. The exhibition
aims to show, in an original way, their social system and collective
behaviour whilst also exploring their morphology.
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Aquarium Sea Life Paris Val d’Europe
5 min from Disneyland® Paris, Aquarium Sea Life is an ideal destination
for families.
Nearly 350 fascinating marine species in over 50 tanks can be seen:
rays, seahorses, turtles, piranhas, sharks and much more.
There are regular fun and exciting interactive events throughout the
day’s visit.
www.visitsealife.com/paris/en
Centre Commercial Val d’Europe
14 cours du Danube - 77700 Serris
Cynthia Boury
+33 (0)1 60 42 33 50
cynthia.boury@merlinentertainments.biz
Paris for kids
Top of the bill
Whether it is a movie or a
live show, emotions always
run high. This selection offers
events that will delight kids
and adults alike.
Academy of equestrian
arts
La Géode
In the heart of the Parc de la Villette is the largest hemispheric cinema
screen in Europe. Films are shown in giant 180° IMAX® format
(10 times larger than a regular screen) or in 3D, with the audience wearing
special glasses.
Every day, La Géode screens a selection of films associated with adventure,
science and nature, to the delight of children and adults.
On in 2014
Under the sea
D-DAY - Normandie 1944
A unique face-to-face experience
with a multitude of astonishing and
colourful underwater creatures.
See page 46
Océanosaures 3D
Jérusalem Imax® 180°
A fabulous odyssey in the
underwater world of astonishing
creatures.
Fabulously rich images
illustrate the cosmopolitan and
multi-cultural city of Jerusalem.
Dragons 3D Mythes
ou réalité
Arctique
(Dragons 3D legend or reality)
From Mesopotamia to Asia,
an encounter with the legendary
ambassadors of past civilisations,
with breath-taking special effects.
(Arctic)
A team filmed the incredible
journey of a mother bear
and her two cubs in a kingdom
of ice threatened by global
warming.
www.lageode.fr/?lang=en
26 avenue Corentin Cariou - 75019 Paris
Marie-Laure Dhote
+33 (0)1 40 05 81 36
marie-laure.dhote@lageode.fr
Manège de la Grande Écurie du
A unique troupe, its originality
comes from the combination
of classical horse dressage with
other disciplines such as fencing,
dance, song or kyudo.
The horse-riders acquire a genuine
artistic sensitivity and the show
entitled The way of the rider is a
reflection of that art.
The entire show demonstrates the
dynamic of patience and attention,
guided by the passion of its creator,
Batabas.
www.bartabas.fr/en/Academiedu-spectacle-equestre
Avenue Rockfeller
78000 Versailles
Pascale Jeanjean
+33 (0)1 39 02 62 77
p.jeanjean@acadequestre.fr
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Practical info
Practical info
Coach tours, taxis,
personal chauffeurs,
tour guides, interpreters,
accommodation, hotels...
The Paris Region Tourist
Board lists the essentials
needed for any successful
package tour.
Trip organisers and coach companies
These companies can provide regular transport and transfer services
or tailored services, for short or long distances.
Groupe Visual - Transdev
Paris Trip / Touring France
For high quality, hassle-free and
comfortable journeys, Visual has a
range of services suitable for even
the most stringent requests, with
its fleet of 100 coaches.
Specialised in the business and
leisure tourism for groups, the
company is an accomplished service
provider. Visual can also organise
transferts, shuttle for congress and
events, excursions, tours in France
& Europe. Super Shuttle is also
the leading door to door shared or
private airport shuttle service in
Paris.
Maguy Guay-Foucha
+33 (0)1 53 48 39 40
maguy.guay@transdev.fr
Paris Trip / Touring France has been
organising a broad programme
of guided tours for 20 years.
It also offers private tours and
transfers aboard its own fleet of
luxurious, air conditioned vehicles,
to discover Paris and the whole
of France.
www.paris-trip.com
Arnaud Barré
+33(0)1 56 79 05 23
reservation@paris-trip.com
www.touring-France.com
Christelle Barré-Moreaux
+33(0)1 56 79 05 15
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Parishuttle
Parishuttle is the leading
high-end passenger transport
provider between Paris and
its airports. It has a fleet of
40 vehicles, driven by a team
of professional chauffeurs.
www.parishuttle.com
Mark Harris
+33 (0)1 53 39 18 15
mark@parishuttle.com
Paris Green Car
Paris Green Car is a subsidiary
of Airportvan/Parishuttle and
the leading, totally green people
transportation service. With over
25 vehicles, Paris Green Car offers
a high-performance and adapted
solution for journeys between Paris
and its airports.
www.parisgreencar.com/us
Mrs. Maureen
+33 (0)1 53 39 18 17
reservation@parisgreencar.com
Cab Service Prestige
With 80 years of experience
in tourism, PARISCityVISION
specialises in tours to Paris and
throughout France and offers a
large range of services: destinations
for its leisure customers,
for groups and individuals: tours,
parties, shows, dinner cruises...
All of its excursions and tours
guarantee fantastic experiences
of discovery Paris and throughout
France.
Giovanni Maciocco
+33 (0)1 44 55 60 12
Cab service Prestige provides
three types of service: private
transfers, trips and regional tours.
The company can also take care
of logistics for transfers and trips
for seminars and events.
www.cabservice-prestige.com
Valérie Vrain
+33 (0)1 75 62 01 63
reservation@cabser.com
Practical info
PARISCityVISION
Guides and interpreters
Whatever the language or the tour, finding a top quality guide is made easier
with these market references.
Pont des Arts
Guide Tourisme Services
Akopso
A cultural service agency,
Pont des Arts designs and
offers tour programmes. For its
customers (agencies, companies,
associations and public bodies), it
has a team of high-performing tour
guides, adaptable to the specific
characteristics of the occasion.
Prestigious cultural institutions
and museums are loyal Pont des
Arts customers.
www.pont-des-arts.com
Hendrikje Ter Vehn
+33 (0)1 40 36 20 20
info@pont-des-arts.com
This agency of professional guides
promotes cultural guided tours and
offers, as well as traditional tours,
more theatrical excursions and
informative workshops.
Guide Tourisme Services is also
in charge of the Provins tour
programme for groups of adults
and school kids. Provins is a
UNESCO world heritage site.
www.guidestourismeservices.fr
Cédric Blot
+33 (0)6 86 45 71 66
contact.gts.provins@gmail.com
Akopso has the largest database
in France of tour guides, chauffeur
guides, travel guides and
assistants (over 1,800 people and
40 languages). Online and offline,
its national network of partners
means a quick and easy search for
the guided tour required.
www.akopso.com/www-home.html
Aurélie Bonnard
Marie-Christine Charnier
+33 (0)4 69 96 90 50
resa@akopso.com
The FNGIC is a professional
non-profit organisation. It has around
700 members throughout France,
who have all passed the organisation’s
course and possess a professional ID
card.
www.touristguides.fr/_en
www.fngic.fr/_en
43 rue Beaubourg - 75003 Paris
Armelle Villepelet
+33 (0)1 44 59 29 15
contact@fngic.fr
FNGIC - French National
Federation of Tourist
Guides
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Practical info
Young Paris Hostels
This type of accommodation is continuing its broad development. New establishments will be opening soon in
all areas with public transport access.
Paris Pajol Youth Hostel
St Christopher’s Inn Canal
A short walk from the Gare du Nord
and the Gare de l’Est, a few metro
stations from Montmartre and
the Canal Saint-Martin, this youth
hostel is in the middle of an
eco-district.
The hostel is beneath a former
market hall that has been
transformed into a solar panel
electricity station. Its wooden
façades open onto a green
courtyard, with a covered planted
garden and ponds with aquatic
plants. A genuine haven of peace.
Facilities:
- 103 rooms,
- a theatre,
- a bar area,
- a kitchen, a laundrette,
- restaurants overlooking the
gardens!
www.hifrance.org
20 Esplanade Nathalie Sarraute
75018 Paris
Angélique Leroy
+33 (0)1 53 26 97 92
groupe.pajol@hifrance.org
Close to the popular area of Crimée
(Canal de l’Ourcq, 104 Cultural
Centre...), St Christopher’s Inn Canal
is a trendy tourist destination,
mostly for English speakers.
Inside the hostel, Belushi’s Party
Bar hosts theme evenings and
concerts, where residents can rub
shoulders with Parisians.
Facilities:
- 66 rooms and 300 beds.
- Free breakfast.
- Lockers and WiFi connection
available.
www.bookbeds.com
159 rue de Crimée - 75019 Paris
Marine Coffin
+33 (0)1 40 34 34 40
marine.coffin@bedsandbars.com
NEW
70
St Christopher’s Inn Gare
du Nord
A brand new hostel that opened
in summer 2013.
Just opposite the Gare du Nord,
this hostel has 128 rooms. It also
has a large Belushi’s Bar with a
stage for shows and a French café,
le Bar du Passage.
www.bookbeds.com
5 rue de Dunkerque - 75010 Paris
Marine Coffin
+33 (0)1 40 34 34 40
marine.coffin@bedsandbars.com
Paris and its region are full of lovely hotels. This selection of chains and
hotel groups makes group travel even easier.
Abotel Paris
Choice Hotels Europe
1,000 2- to 5-star hotels
www.abotelparis.com
Philippe TOPER
+33 (0)1 47 27 15 15
reservation@abotel.com
44 2- and 3-star hotels (Quality or
Comfort) and 4-star hotels (Clarion)
www.choicehotels.com
Dominique Debarge
+33 (0)1 69 80 19 26
ddebarge@choicehotels.fr
Accor
200 1- to 5-star hotels (Hotel F1, ibis
budget, ibis, ibis Styles, Novotel,
Suite Novotel, Mercure, Sofitel,
Pullman and MGallery) + Aparthotel
Adagio
www.accorhotels.com
Citadines Apart’Hôtel
15 3- and 4-star hotels
www.citadines.com
Ulla Santoni
+33 (0)1 40 15 14 03
ulla.santoni@the-ascott.com
Groupe Lucien Barrière
www.lucienbarriere.com/welcome.html
Céline Maginel
+33 (0)1 42 86 12 24
cmaginel@lucienbarriere.com
NEW
New hotel classification
A new hotel classification system
has been in operation since July
2012. Its objective is to improve
the French hotel market and better
meet the expectations
of international visitors.
The different levels are evaluated
by 240 points and concern facilities
and services for customers.
Good practices in terms of respect
for disabled guests and the
environment are also taken into
account.
The resulting classification is
only valid for a duration of
five years.
For more information, visit www.
classement.atoutfrance.fr/
nouveau-classement
Practical info
Paris Hotels
Groupe Marriott
International
Best Western
www.bestwestern.fr/en
Mareva Maiti
+33 (0)1 49 02 00 00
mareva.maiti@bestwestern.fr
Collection chateaux
and hotels
90 3- to 5-star hotels and
hotel-restaurants and 30 restaurants
www.chateauxhotels.co.uk
Karine Mazni
+33 (0)1 78 94 78 61
kmazni@chateauxhotels.com
Hôtels Balladins
www.balladins.com
Etienne Faguer
+33 (0)1 46 10 38 64
etienne.faguer@dh-management.eu
Hôtels Frontenac
4 4-star hotels
www.groupefrontenac.com
Sabine Flaissier
+33 (0)1 56 69 69 11
sales@groupefrontenac.com
Hôtel Crillon
Re-opening planned
for the second half of 2015
The legendary Crillon Hotel has
been completely renovated.
A classy and comfortable
destination for customers with its
larger rooms, new restaurants
and a lower-ground floor with
a spa and swimming pool.
Three interior designers have
retained the timeless look of the
hotel.
The re-opening is keenly awaited
by all those who love luxurious
grand hotels.
www.concorde-hotels.com/en
10 place de la Concorde
75008 Paris
+33 (0)1 44 71 15 00
crillon@crillon.com
Astotel
www.astotel.com/uk
Régine Rahmani
+33 (0)1 44 51 11 19
regine.rahmani@astotel.com
www.marriott.com
Christelle Sato
+33 (0)1 72 42 63 69
christelle.sato@marriott.com
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Practical info
Hilton International
Les Relais de Paris
Residhome
4 4-star Hilton hotels (La Défense,
CDG Airport, Hilton Orly Airport),
Le Trianon Palace Versailles
(A Waldorf Astoria Hotel)
www.hilton.com
Pauline Garande
+33 (0)6 67 76 56 23
pauline.garande@hilton.com
www.lesrelaisdeparis.fr/en
Sooruth Sookun
+33 (0)1 44 52 75 56
sooruth.sookun@lesrelaisdeparis.fr
23 2-star hotels (Séjours and
Affaires Apparthotels), 3- and
4-star (Residhome), 4+ and 5-star
(Relais Spa)
www.sejours-affaires.com/uk/
www.residhome.com/uk/
www.relais-spa.com/uk/
Leonia Berri
+33 (0)1 53 23 38 67
leonia.berri@reside-etudes.fr
Hôtels Maurice Hurand
5 4-star hotels
www.hotelsmauricehurand.com
Romain Binet
+33 (0)1 53 09 30 33
rbinet@hotelsmauricehurand.com
Intercontinental Hotels
Group
19 3- to 5-star hotels
(Intercontinental, Crowne Plaza,
Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express)
www.ihg.com
INWOOD Hotels
6 4-star hotels
http://en.inwood-hotels.com
Claire Lemonnier
+33 (0)6 82 21 79 16
clemonnier@inwoodhotel.com
JJW France International
10 2-star (Stars), 3-star (Median)
and 4-star (Amarante) hotels
www.jjwhotels.com
Philippe-Henri Léonard
+33 (0)1 40 06 18 10
phleonard@jjwhotels.com
Les Hôtels de Paris
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www.leshotelsdeparis.com/en
www.muranoresort.com
Jean-Pierre Desjeunes
+33 (0)1 55 73 75 40
jpdesjeunes@leshotelsdeparis.com
Les Hôtels Particuliers –
Groupe Savry
5 exceptional hotels
www.leshotelsparticuliers.com
Aurélien Lecomte
+33 (0)1 34 85 12 96
almeyras@leshotelsparticuliers.com
Logis
42 1- to 3-“fireplaces”
www.logishotels.com/en.html
service-commercial@logishotels.com
Louvre Hotels Group
1- to 5-star hotels (Première Classe,
Campanile, Kyriad and Kyriad
Prestige, Tulip Inn, Golden Tulip and
Royal Tulip)
www.louvrehotels.com/en
directioncommerciale@louvre-hotels.com
Melia Hotels International
5 3-star (Tryp) and 4-star (Mélia)
hotels
www.melia.com
Eva Domenech
+33 (0)1 55 04 77 36
eva.domenech@melia.com
Patrick Hayat Hotels
5 3-star hotels
www.patrickhayathotels.com/en
Patrick Hayat
+33 (0)1 43 87 21 48
hotel@hotel-theatre.com
Preferred Hotel Group
22 4- and 5-star hotels (Preferred
Hotels and Resorts, Preferred
Boutique, Summit Hotels and
Resorts, Sterling Design and
Sterling Hotels)
www.preferredhotelgroup.com
Stéphane Marcet
+33 (0)1 56 59 60 03
smarcet@PreferredHotelgroup.com
Relais et Châteaux
2 4- and 5-star hotel-restaurants
7 restaurants
www.relaischateaux.com/en
Arnaud Wielgus
+33 (0)1 45 72 90 49
a.wielgus@relaischateaux.com
Starwood Hotels et Resorts
www.starwoodhotelsparis.fr/en
Béatrice David
+33 (0)1 40 68 35 60
beatrice.david@starwoodhotels.com
Timhotel
26 2- to 4-star hotels
www.timhotel.com/en/home.htm
Michèle Roux-Baladou
+33 (0)1 46 10 33 49
m.roux-baladou@timhotel.fr
Hôtel Ritz
Re-opening planned
for December 2014
Open in 1898, the Ritz is a
legendary landmark in Paris’ hotel
history. This five-star hotel clearly
displays its ambition of achieving
the distinction of “Palace Hotel”.
To achieve this, it has embarked on
a complete renovation integrating
completely new interior décor and
renovation of historic areas whilst
retaining the spirit of this hotel,
so clearly part of its magnificent
surroundings: the Place Vendôme.
On the programme: the creation
of a summer restaurant under a
mobile glasshouse, the addition of
more suites, the extension to the
ballroom...
15 place Vendôme - 75001 Paris
www.ritzparis.com
Stéphanie Clarke
+33 (0)1 43 16 45 45
stephanie.clarke@ritzparis.com
mgt@ritzparis.com
Notes
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Departemental Tourist
Boards
Contacts in region
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Tourism in Val d’Oise
5 avenue de la Palette
95000 Cergy Pontoise
www.valdoise-tourisme.com
Laurent Demontoux
+33 (0)1 30 73 39 20
l.demontoux@valdoise-tourisme.com
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Tourism in Hauts-de-Seine
8 place de La Défense
92400 Paris La Défense
Alain Jacquemart
+33 (0)1 46 93 92 92
ajacquemart@tourisme92.com
3
Yvelines Tourism
3 rue de Fontenay
78000 Versailles
www.tourisme.yvelines.fr
Sylvie Lahuna
+33 (0)1 39 07 71 22
tourisme@yvelines.fr
4
Tourism in Val-de-Marne
16 rue Joséphine de Beauharnais
94500 Champigny-sur-Marne
www.tourisme-valdemarne.com
Emilie Filliot-Salomon
+33 (0)1 55 09 16 20
efilliot@tourisme-valdemarne.com
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Tourism in Essonne
19 rue des Mazières
91000 Evry
www.tourisme-essonne.com
Perrine Barciet
+33 (0)1 64 97 35 13
p.barciet@cdt91.com
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Seine-et-Marne Tourism
11 rue Royale
77300 Fontainebleau
www.tourism77.co.uk
Florence Bruaux
+33 (0)1 60 39 60 39
bruaux@tourisme77.fr
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North East Paris
Tourism in Seine-Saint-Denis
140 avenue Jean Lolive
93500 Pantin
http://uk.tourisme93.com
Katia Sekula
+33 (0)1 49 15 98 98
k.sekula@tourisme93.com
The
professional
website
The Paris Region Tourist Board has created a dedicated website
for tourism professionals, providing better information and
improved programming access.
More information on http://pro.visitparisregion.com
Contextual surveys
Summarised market research
Permanent survey resources for airports and trains
Schedule of promotional operations...
Diary of major events
Documentary resources (quality, access, sustainable development...)
Press kits and releases
www.visitparisregion.com
huitieme-jour.com
Useful contact details

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