Seine-et-Marne Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

🏰 Disneyland Paris✨🇫🇷

April 12, 1992 marked the historical opening of Disneyland Paris, the kingdom of dreams and Magic that has been enchanting guests for all ages for 30 years.✌🏼 30 minutes of spectacular fireworks display at Disneyland Paris for the 30th year anniversary! 🎆🎇 The amazing Marvel drone show and fireworks display awe everyone. The castle was lit up stunningly and shone brightly across the park with unique Disney Illuminations display! 😍 So lucky to have experienced this event. A moment I will treasure forever🫶🏻 📝note: 30th Anniversary Grand Finale is on until September 30, 2023! 🎟️ticket prices:👇🏻 €109-€199 / adult €103-€112 / child (ticket prices depend on the days) Children below 3 years old are free.😎 What are you waiting for?🤩 Dream bigger • laugh louder • smile wider @ Disneyland #timetotravel

DISNEYLAND PARIS🇫🇷❤️

📸Attraction Name: DISNEYLAND PARIS 📍Location : Bd de Parc, 77700 Coupvray, France 🚏Best way to get there: RER A We got so lucky to witness extra special fireworks show when we visited Disneyland Paris. As part of the 30th anniversary celebration, we were rewarded with a 30-35 -minute spectacular show. For us, it was the main highlight of this park. If you’ve been to the other Disney Parks in Asia, especially the one in Shanghai, you will find this park a little bit smaller. Nevertheless, there were rides that we enjoyed like Pirates of the Carribean and the haunted house ride-Phantom Manor. There were lots of restaurants around as well. To get there, we took RER A to Marne-la-Vallee-Chessy and the ticket cost 5€ for one way. #disneyland #disneylandparis

Disneyland Paris - Paris, France

Heading to Paris soon? Disneyland Paris got to be on your itinerary! Get ready for a magical adventure the moment you step into the theme park. There are lots of incredible attractions like Space Mountain, Ratotouille: The Adventure etc. You would not want to miss the parades and shows that happens throughout the day. You can also find lots of different cuisine at different price points! Do remember to book your tickets in advance, and the nearest train station is Marne-la-Vallée Chessy Train Station. #tripblazers #disneyland #paris #france #darwintravel

Getting There - Paris Attractions - Disneyland Hotels - Hilton CDG paris (service wasnt good), but convenient Food & Restaurants - anywhere Shopping - lafayette, la samaritaine

Fontainebleau, France

The name 'Fontainebleau' unconsciously leads one into endless beautiful reveries. In the sea of thoughts, there are swaying tree shadows, the thin dew of a clear autumn, the transition of seasons, and the eternity of time... Although the Palace of Fontainebleau may not be as grand as the Palace of Versailles, nor as vast as the Louvre, it possesses an elegant simplicity, offering a tranquil and cozy feeling. Traces of architectural styles from various periods since the Renaissance have left their marks here, making it one of the masterpieces of French classical architecture.

11 must-visit small towns around Paris

If you have already checked in at famous attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Museum, Orsay Museum, and have plenty of time to spend in Paris, we suggest taking a day trip to the suburbs of Paris. Here are the top 11 recommended places for a day trip around Paris. From locations 1 to 6, you can use the NAVIGO card for public transportation (which includes travel from zone 1 to zone 5) to get there. 1. PROVINS, the town of a thousand years Prowansja is a well-preserved medieval-style ancient city. It records the great changes in France from the 11th to the 13th century. In 2001, the entire city was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Transportation: Take a train from Paris Gare de l'Est and get off at Gare de Provins. 2. Chateau de Fontainebleau, also known as the Palace of Fontainebleau. Chateau de Fontainebleau, built in the 12th century, is a large royal palace and castle that served as the residence for monarchs of various French dynasties. In 1528, the Renaissance was introduced to France from here, and various architectural styles were presented. In 1981, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization recognized Chateau de Fontainebleau as a world heritage site. Transportation: Take the TER from Gare de Lyon in Lyon and get off at Fontainebleau Avon Station. Then take bus No.1 in front of the station. (It takes about an hour.) Address: 77300 Fontainebleau 3. Auvers-sur-Oise town in France If you are a fan of the Impressionist master Vincent van Gogh, the town of Auvers Sur Oise is definitely worth a visit. Van Gogh spent his last two months of life here and created many masterpieces before his suicide, such as "The Wheatfield with Crows" and "The Church at Auvers". Therefore, Auvers Sur Oise is also known as the town of Van Gogh. Transportation: Take a train from Gare du Nord in Paris, transfer at Valmondois station, and then get off at Auvers sur Oise station. 4. Chateau de Versailles Versailles Palace is a symbol of the French royal court, also known as the Palace of Versailles. Louis XIV spent nearly fifty years from 1665 to expand this most magnificent and spectacular castle in Europe. Therefore, the Palace of Versailles is not only a palace or castle, but also a political tool symbolizing the maximization of monarchic absolutism. Transportation: Take RER C to Château Rive Gauche station. (From Paris Montparnasse train station, it takes about 20 minutes.) Address: Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles Ticket price: Palace of Versailles package (including Palace, Gardens, Trianon Palace, etc.) 20 euros, Palace of Versailles package + Fountain Show 27 euros. Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-18:30 / Closed on Mondays and May 1st. 5. Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte by Nicolas Fouquet The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is located in the small town of Maincy, about 50 kilometers southeast of Paris. It was ordered to be built by Nicolas Fouquet, the finance minister of King Louis XIV of France, for himself in 1656. Transportation: Take the P line (direction Provins) from Gare de l'Est in Paris and get off at Verneuil l'Etang station. The direct train runs every 60 minutes and takes about 35 minutes. After arriving at Verneuil l'Etang station, transfer to the "Châteaubus" shuttle bus to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, which takes about 20 minutes. Address: Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, 77950 Maincy, France Opening hours: March 23 to November 3, 10:00-19:00 (last admission at 17:00) Ticket prices: Adults 16.5 euros, minors aged 6-17 10.5 euros, children under 6 free. "Candlelight Night" and Christmas: Adults 19.5 euros; minors aged 6-17 13.5 euros, children under 6 free. 6. Chateau de Chantilly Château de Chantilly is located in the suburb of Chantilly, north of Paris, and was built in 1358. It is a gem of French heritage. It takes only about 30 minutes by train from Paris's Gare du Nord. In the medieval period, it was just a fortress. Later, it was successively built and improved by the Duke of Aumale and Henri d'Orléans, making it a magnificent palace that houses countless treasures. Transportation: From Gare du Nord in Paris, take the SNCF train to Chantilly-Gouvieux, 25 minutes, or take the RER D line to Chantilly-Gouvieux, 45 minutes. Address: Château, 7, Rue du Connétable, 60500 Chantilly Ticket: Full price €17.00, half price €10.00 (for children aged 3-17, students or disabled persons). 7. Giverny, the town of Jivani: Monet's Garden This small town with only over 500 people is located 70 kilometers west of Paris in the Upper Normandy region. The town attracts tourists from all over the world because of its association with Claude Monet, the father of French Impressionism, who lived here, and the beautiful Monet Garden. The castle often holds various activities, such as the "Candlelight Nights" held every Saturday from May to October, where the entire castle is illuminated by 2000 candles, creating a very romantic atmosphere. In addition, there are also fireworks performances. Transportation: Take the P line (direction Provins) from Gare de l'Est in Paris and get off at Verneuil l'Etang station. The direct train runs every 60 minutes and takes about 35 minutes. After arriving at Verneuil l'Etang station, transfer to the "Châteaubus" shuttle bus to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, which takes about 20 minutes. Address: Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, 77950 Maincy, France Opening hours: March 23 to November 3, 10:00-19:00 (last admission at 17:00) Ticket prices: Adults 16.5 euros, minors aged 6-17 10.5 euros, children under 6 free. "Candlelight Night" and Christmas: Adults 19.5 euros, minors aged 6-17 13.5 euros, children under 6 free. 8. Honfleur, France Wengfuerer is a beautiful small port city in Normandy. It has picturesque scenery, and every shot is like a postcard. Transportation: Take a train from Paris Saint-Lazare and get off at Douvres station (about 2 hours and 30 minutes), then take a bus or taxi for 15 minutes to arrive. 9. SAINT-MALO Saint-Malo was voted the most beautiful town in France in 2019 by the French. It is a port city in the Brittany region of northwestern France. Because it was long occupied by pirates in the past, some people still call it the "City of Pirates". 10. Mont-Saint-Michel Mont-Saint-Michel is a famous sea-floating island and one of the most famous attractions near Paris, attracting tourists from all over the world. It is also the prototype of the animated films "Howl's Moving Castle" and "Castle in the Sky". Transportation: Take a train from Paris Montparnasse train station and get off at Mont-Saint-Michel train station. (It takes about 3 hours.) Then, you can take a shuttle bus for 5-10 minutes or walk for 30 minutes to reach Mont Saint-Michel. 11. Deauville, a seaside town in Normandy. Douvres-la-Délivrande is the nearest seaside town to Paris and a shining gem in the Normandy region. In Honfleur, Douvres-la-Délivrande is also one of the favorite places for Impressionist artists. Transportation: Take a train from Paris Saint-Lazare Station to Deauville station. It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Douvres-la-Délivrande, Mont Saint-Michel, Saint-Malo-Ille-et-Vilaine, Honfleur-Carvedos, Monet's Garden, Château de D'Yerres, Château de Le Plessis-Robinson, Provins-Sena-et-Marne, Fontainebleau Palace, Versailles Palace.

Maple Dan Bai Lu Palace Travelogue

The Palace of Fontainebleau was a palace built by King Louis VI of France in the 12th century, located in the vast forest of Fontainebleau, about 60 kilometers from Paris, and served as a castle for resting during hunting. Fontainebleau Palace is a complex of buildings consisting of an ancient castle main tower, palaces, five courtyards, and four gardens. The overall scale is very large, and many famous architects and artists participated in the design and construction at that time, making it a classic building that combines Italian art of the European Renaissance period and French architectural style. In 1981, it was listed in the World Heritage List. From the side door of the palace, you can enter the beautiful garden, which blends with the Fengdan Bailu Forest. The park is covered with green grass and beautiful scenery, with exquisite art sculptures everywhere. Tall oak trees, linden trees, white birch trees, etc., are lush with leaves. As autumn approaches, the colors of the leaves change, and they become red and white, colorful and beautiful, hence the name "Fontainebleau". The Chinese Pavilion in the Fontainebleau exhibits mostly art treasures from the Old Summer Palace, among which the collection of treasures from the Old Summer Palace is the best and the largest among many Western museums. 🚉Transportation guide: From the city center of Paris, you can take a bus or train to Fontainebleau. 🕙Opening hours: The palace is closed every Tuesday, while the park is open all day.

There is a French general, Napoleon known to all Chinese. He mastered the French military and political power, overthrew the Republican system and claimed that he became the emperor, turned the Fontainebleau Palace into his own palace, and lived with Empress Josephine. Here, the Fontainebleau Palace was refurbished according to their preferences. The most characteristic of Napoleon is that he changed the bedroom of the past French emperor to the "Royal Hall", and placed a gorgeous chair in the place where the bed was placed. Later, Napoleon's defeat was forced to abdicate, that is, the abdication book signed here, the room for signing the abdication book is called the "retirement hall." As the first generation of Xiongxiong withdrew from the world political arena, the history of the Fontainebleau Palace as the French court gradually came to an end.

Walt Disney Studio Paris! 🎢

#europetrip Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris offers an immersive journey into the world of cinema and animation. The park captivates visitors with its thrilling attractions, including Ratatouille: The Adventure and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, which provide exhilarating experiences for movie buffs and thrill-seekers alike. Guests can explore themed lands inspired by beloved films, such as Toy Story Playland and Production Courtyard, where they can meet their favorite characters and enjoy live entertainment. While some reviewers note that the park's size is smaller compared to others, many praise its attention to detail, innovative rides, and magical atmosphere, making it a must-visit destination for Disney enthusiasts.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is a thrilling ride with an original twist to the classic haunted house. This thrilling drop ride is a journey full of suspense. The ride is dark and contains sudden drops and loud noises that frighten my little girl that she cried! 😅 It is full of unexpected turns, drops, and exciting special effects, making it thrilling for everyone. It’s a must-do for everyone who loves a good scare, thrill, or both!

RC Racer ride at Walt Disney

The ride takes inspiration from Mattel's popular Hot Wheels line of toy cars by the obvious orange track. The ride itself sees RC move forwards and backwards rising closer and closer to the top of the half pipe both backwards and forwards. After you get in the seats, you're off. You start of slowly not going very high nor very fast, but soon, you're flying up and down the track, gaining lots and lots of speed. And this ride has a lot of hangtime. This is kind of an intense pirate ship. It's just a lot of fun.

Crush Coaster ride is very exhilarating!

Crush Coaster, a spinning roller coaster. Based on a scene from Nemo. The carriage will spin and spiral 360degree and it took us on a whirlwind roller coaster ride in a darkness. Crush’s Coaster usually has the most extended wait. This is due to this under the sea adventure’s low capacity and high popularity. And if you want to skip the wait, you can buy the premier pass. It is one of those rides you should not miss at Walt Disney. It’s a fun, thrilling adventure that everyone can enjoy!

Napoleon's Imperial Apartments 🛋️👑

#paristrip Step into the opulent Imperial Apartments once occupied by Napoleon I. Lavishly decorated with intricate furnishings and gilded accents, these rooms offer a glimpse into the emperor's life. The Throne Room, with its crimson and gold decor, echoes the grandeur of Napoleon's reign, while the intimate boudoirs provide a more personal perspective. Beyond the château's walls lies the vast Forest of Fontainebleau, a serene expanse that served as a royal hunting ground. Today, visitors can explore its peaceful trails, discover hidden grottoes, and admire the landscape that inspired countless artists, including the Barbizon School painters.

Viscount is the largest private castle in France, and his master Nicholas Fukai joined hands with top architect Louis-Lefort, top gardener Andrew Lenot, and top interior designer Charles LeBron. The masterpiece of the period. Since Fukai is also a well-known collector, there is also a very rich top collection in the Viscount. Viscount is not a popular attraction, there are not many tourists, the garden ticket is 12.5 euros, if you enter the castle to pay extra, considering the time, I only chose to enter the garden. The appearance of the castle is already fantastic enough. If you come here at night, you will enjoy the unique candlelight here. The helicopter at the entrance to the castle is well-tuned to the private castle. z

Even though France has countless castles, the special status of the Parisian Viscount Castle is irreplaceable by other castles. It is one of the representatives of French classical gardens and is the source of inspiration for the construction of the Palace of Versailles. Although it has experienced three centuries of vicissitudes, but still lingering, it is still amazingly refined by its exquisite elegance and solemnity. The first restaurant in Europe, the first Western table is here~