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d r a o B t s i r u o T n o i g e R s i r a P e Th The new “Visit Paris Region” brand promotes the image and appeal of the world’s favourite tourist destination. Through its operations with visitor and tourism organisations and supported by the new brand, the Paris Region Tourist Board ensures the promotion and development of Paris Region as a tourist destination. It implements resources, tools, support and networks so that the area’s tourism professionals can develop and sell a qualitative, innovative and adaptable offer.

For the tourism industry Helping develop commercial relations with all tourism partners...

Sylvie Legars +33 (0)1 73 00 77 74 slegars@visitparisregion.com

www.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

Tourist Information Centres

Paris Tourisme On Facebook, Twitter, Google + and Pinterest, the official pages of the Paris Region Tourist Board.

Studying commercial offers from the network of Tourist Information Centres.

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All year round, the Paris Region Tourist Board is your privileged contact.

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Essential information about the destination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Guides and interpreters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 City Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cruises in Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Trips... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Restaurants catering for groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Boutique hotels and chains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Moderately priced accommodation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Like a Parisian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Walking tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 By bike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Paris from above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Culinary adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

CONTENTS

What’s new?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Lovely and new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Exhibitions - events 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 The main cultural, sports and festive events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Business and professional events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Destination Impressionism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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125th anniversary of the death of Van Gogh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Impressionism trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

An encounter with history. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Tracing Napoleon’s path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Centenary of the First World War. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Family activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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On an adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Curious tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Destination: nature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Top of the bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Paris by night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cabarets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Jazz atmosphere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Clubs and trendy bars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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

Essential information about the destination The professional website The Paris Region professional website is a mine of information for organising successful and customised trips and holidays.

The essential tourism opportunities are organised by themes: museums, monuments, cultural and leisure destinations, parks and gardens, attractions, cabarets, musical venues, family outings, exhibitions, shopping, trips, cruises, restaurants, hotel booking centres, etc.

Specialised guides are also available: Napoleon, First World War, Impressionism, musical venues, family outings...

The professional website also offers information about tourism figures, clientele reports, surveys and practical tools: photo library, video library.

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http://pro.visitparisregion.com/en

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Arrival 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.

Closed: 1st January, 1st May and 25th December

Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport CDG Terminal T1: Arrivals level / Door 4 Every day 7.15am to 10pm CDG Terminal 2C: Departures/Arrivals level - Opposite Door 5 Every day 7.30am to 2.30pm CDG Terminal 2D: Departures/Arrivals level - Door 7 Every day 7.30am to 9.30pm CDG Terminal 2E: Arrivals Level - Transit Area - Door 7 Every day 7.15am to 10pm CDG Terminal 2F: Arrivals level - Door 11 Every day 7.15am to 10pm

Paris-Orly airport Orly South terminal: Arrivals level - Door L Every day 7.15am to 9.45pm Orly West terminal: Arrivals level - Door A Every day 7.15am to 9.45pm

Versailles 2 bis avenue de Paris - 78000 Versailles April to October Monday 10am to 6pm Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 7pm November to March Monday 11am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 6pm Sunday 9.30am to 5pm

Disneyland® Paris Tourism information office Place François Truffaut - 77705 Marne-la-Vallée 9am to 8.45pm

SERVICES AND PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM TOURIST INFORMATION POINTS Airport transfers

River cruises

Hotels

• Public transport with the RATP (Paris Visite, RER B and C, RoissyBus, OrlyBus and OrlyVal) • Air France coaches • VEA shuttles for Disneyland® Paris and Val d’Europe • SuperShuttle

• Bateaux Parisiens • Les Vedettes de Paris • La Marina de Paris

• 3,000 hotels from 0 to 5 stars in Paris and Île-de-France

Travel in Paris and Île-de-France

• Paris Museum Pass • Château de Versailles pass

• Tickets with the RATP (Paris Visite travelcard, carnet of T+ tickets) • Batobus (river bus)

Parisian cabarets

• Discover Paris with Opentour, Big Bus Tour and Paris à La Carte (Opentour + Batobus) • Trips in Paris and Île-de-France with PARISCityVISION and 4 roues sous 1 parapluie

• Disneyland® Paris

Museums

• The Moulin Rouge • The Crazy Horse • The Lido • The Paradis Latin • Mugler Follies

Tickets • Over 4,000 offers for shows, cultural and sporting events available everyday in Paris and Île-de-France (possibility of collecting tickets booked online)

Paris Museum Pass 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 (2014 prices): two days (€39), four days (€54) or six days (€69). http://en.parismuseumpass.com Laura Pacchioni +33 (0)1 44 61 96 62 laura.pacchioni@intermusees.fr

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Trips

Theme parks

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

Paris Visite 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.

Ticket T+ One journey = one ticket. Valid for one journey in Paris on the metro, RER, tram, bus or funicular. Sold 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

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Visit Paris by metro: the free app from the RATP

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This app is full of practical information to make visiting Paris even easier for French and overseas tourists.

Advice to passengers: - useful phone numbers (embassies, lost property...), safety tips, timetables, translation of key phrases; - information about 23 must-see tourist attractions with pictures, descriptions, websites and telephone numbers.

Travel and routes: - map of Paris and metro map; - route planner, to and from tourist attractions; - help with choosing the right ticket; - help with transfers to and from stations and airports; (pedestrian and/or bus route, distance, timings...).

Visiter Paris en métro

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

To and from Paris Airports 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: 5h (including return journey) with a 45 min stop at the foot of the Eiffel Tower for lunch (not included). www.pariscityvision.com/en International: Giovanni Maciocco +33 (0)1 44 55 60 12 g.maciocco@pariscityvision.com

NEW Parking de Paris

VEA

Airport shuttles to/from Disneyland® Paris Air France coaches

PASS Autocar Paris parking 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 Carte blanche service (for professionals): +33 (0)1 42 41 21 18 Public service parking section: Sabine Cantin +33 (0)1 44 67 28 01 sabine.cantin@paris.fr

VEA Transdev This regular coach service connects Disneyland® Paris with Orly, Charles de Gaulle and Beauvais international airports. These grand comfort coaches sport the colours of Disneyland® Paris.

• Stops: all the Disneyland® hotels (Selected hotels), Val d’Europe shopping centre and Chessy station.

• Information counter between Terminals 2F and 2G at Charles de Gaulle airport (departures every 45 mn).

• Service runs 7 days a week from 6.30am to 8.30pm.

Coming soon - onboard WiFi www.vea-shuttle.co.uk Maguy Guay Foucha +33 (0)1 53 48 39 53 maguy.guay@transdev.fr

Parkingsdeparis.com is the first centralised parking service dedicated to French and overseas tourists.

The site enables the visitor to choose the car park according to vehicle type: motorbike, car, utility vehicle, truck, caravan.

Website in 4 languages: French, English, German, Spanish. www.parkingsdeparis.com/EN Jean-Marc Ancian +33 (0)1 84 16 87 47 jm.ancian@parkingsdeparis.com

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Air France coaches Air France coaches provide a direct link between central 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 11.40pm with departures every 20 to 30 minutes depending on the line.

Air France coaches are a practical, comfortable and safe solution, open to all passengers and all airlines.

Information (times, maps of the lines, prices, etc.) is available on the website and tickets can be bought online. www.lescarsairfrance.com/en.html Géraldine Guenot +33 (0)1 64 02 50 10 geraldine.guenot@keolis.com

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PARISCityVISION With 80 years of experience in tourism, the specialist in tours in Paris and throughout France PARISCityVISION provides customised tours and offers a wide range of services for groups of as few as 9 people: tours, trips with accommodation, parties and events, transfers and more.

PARISCityVISION can organise and provide services for tourism professionals: - a multilingual team of 10 sales representatives, - privileged partnerships with essential providers in Paris, - competitive and negotiated rates, - graduate, multilingual and enthusiastic guides.

These rich and varied programmes, from the must-sees to the more quirky and unusual, ensure unique experiences with a background of high quality services. www.pariscityvision.com/en International: Giovanni Maciocco +33 (0)1 44 55 60 12 g.maciocco@pariscityvision.com

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Paris Trip / Touring France

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For nearly 20 years, Paris Trip / Touring France has been organising private transfers and a wide range of scheduled guided tours of Paris and the French provinces. Aboard its fleet of air-conditioned vehicles, it is a pleasure to discover Paris...

Unless visitors would prefer a tour in the convertible minicars, under the brand Panoramic Tour. 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

Groupe Visual - Transdev Visual Group is the Parisian leader of tailored transportation and tourism transport.

It has a fleet with 3 brands: - Visual, with 80 tourism coaches; - VEA, the official Disneyland® Paris shuttles with airport connections; - SuperShuttle, the private or shared airport shuttle buses.

The group has a complete range of services: - airport transfers; - shuttles to and from Disneyland® Paris and Parc Astérix; - business tourism; - customised trips; - and a new themed line: Versailles Express.

NEW

EcoCab: a partner transport offer using eco-friendly vehicles.

Maguy Guay-Foucha +33 (0)1 53 48 39 40 maguy.guay@transdev.fr

Groupe Visual

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 82 28 38 70 mark@parishuttle.com

Cab Service Prestige 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

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 Moses Dassanayake +33 (0)1 82 28 38 70 moses@parisgreencar.com

Cab Service Prestige

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

Pont des Arts A cultural service agency, 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

French National Federation of Tourist Guides Guide Tourisme Services 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 medieval town is a UNESCO world heritage site. www.guidestourismeservices.fr Cédric Blot +33 (0)6 86 45 71 66 contact.gts.provins@gmail.com

Akopso 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 Aurélie Bonnard Marie-Christine Charnier +33 (0)4 69 96 90 50 resa@akopso.com

For service providers and offers available in Paris and Île-de-France, visit http://pro.visitparisregion.com/en

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The FNGIC federates 450 tourism professionals who only work in Paris and the surrounding area.

All members have a professional ID card and are approved for guided tours in museums and historic monuments throughout France.

The contact details for these guides and interpreters can be found on the FNGIC website. Search by language and area.

A selection of professionals qualified in 35 languages 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

Pont des Arts

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City Tours Open Tour Paris

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This routemaster-style bus has four routes. Passes are valid for 1, 2 or 3 consecutive days.

Routes (50 stops): - Paris Grand Tour (Champs-Élysées, Concorde, Opéra, Louvre…), - Montmartre - Grands Boulevards (Sacré-Cœur, Porte Saint-Denis, Place Vendôme...), - Montparnasse - Saint-Germain (quartier Latin, Montparnasse...), - Bastille - Bercy (modern and avant-garde Paris with the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and Opéra Bastille and historic Paris with the 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.paris.opentour.com/en Elodie Delwaulle +33 (0)1 42 65 94 31 e.delwaulle@opentour.com

Big Bus Paris The upper deck of these buses provides fabulous panoramic views of the capital. Throughout the journey, passengers can get on and off the bus as often as they like to visit the sites and monuments en route.

On board, an audioguide in 11 languages tell the fascinating story of the city of Paris.

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.

Free for children under 4.

Stops: Trocadéro, Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, Opéra Garnier, Louvre Museum - Pont des Arts, Louvre Museum - Pyramide-Big Bus office, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Champs-Élysées, Grand Palais.

Frequency: every 5 minutes during peak season and every 10 minutes otherwise.

Special offers for groups, private tours possible. http://eng.bigbustours.com Eva Saliba +33 (0)1 53 95 39 53 evas@bigbustours.com

Open Tour Paris

Open Tour Paris

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Paris river cruises Bateaux-Mouches®

Bateaux Parisiens With its fleet of 12 panoramic boats, 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...).

Cruise boats renovated Inspired by the construction of the Pierre Bellon trimaran in 2013, Bateaux Parisiens has renovated its 3 cruise boats to the same model: a central alleyway for strolling around the boat and the completely open upper deck for panoramic views.

These new generation trimarans offer a more intimate experience, in particular thanks to their separate lounges.

From September 2014 and after extensive renovation, the Catherine Deneuve will rejoin the fleet. www.bateauxparisiens.com/english.html Port de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris Caroline Georgin +33 (0)1 46 99 25 71 caroline.georgin@bateauxparisiens.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 1h10 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. Every table has a view of the River Seine. www.bateaux-mouches.fr/en Port de la Conférence Pont de l’Alma, Rive Droite 75008 Paris Chloé Wilhelem +33 (0)1 40 76 99 61 c.wilhelem@bateaux-mouches.fr

La Marina de Paris 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.

Note: discovery dinner (6.15pm) and gourmet dinner (9.15pm) available every evening; lunch available every day from April to September (Friday, Saturday and Sunday from October to end March). www.marina-de-paris.com/en Port de Solferino - 75007 Paris Catinca Terianu +33 (0)1 43 43 40 30 contact@marinadebercy.com

Green River Cruises For an amazing cruise with family or friends, to celebrate a private or corporate event, these boats can cater for up to 11 people.

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

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Paris Canal The boarding point is at the Musée d’Orsay for a cruise on the River Seine with views of the Musée du Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral and Île Saint-Louis.

The lock adventure begins: the first opens the way from the Port de l’Arsenal and Bastille. The boat passes through an underground gallery on its dark and mysterious journey. Out in the sunlight once again, the city reveals its authentic and picturesque views: the Hotel du Nord, the different locks loaded with history and the gardens where lovers stroll.

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.

Note: the cruise can be done in the other direction, from La Villette to the Musée d’Orsay. http://en.pariscanal.com 19/21 quai de la Loire - 75019 Paris Tiffany Bigot +33 (0)1 42 40 29 00 tbigot@pariscanal.com

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Vedettes de Paris 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.

Frequency: every 5 minutes during peak season and every 10 minutes otherwise.

Tailor-made cruises can be organised for groups.

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.

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.vedettesdeparis.fr Port de Suffren - 75007 Paris www.batostar.com/en Port de l’Hôtel de Ville 75004 Paris Jean-Louis Lanzarini +33 (0)1 44 18 19 57 jl.lanzarini@vedettesdeparis.com

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Canauxrama On the Canal Saint-Martin, Canal de l’Ourcq, the River Marne or the River Seine, Canauxrama offers the opportunity to discover Paris from the water.

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

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NEW Marin d’eau douce Marin d’eau douce offers a resolutely fun cruise concept. Aboard electric boats (no licence required), the canals of Paris can be discovered in a brand new way.

From the Villette Basin, the journey continues on the canals: Canal Saint-Martin, Canal de l’Ourcq and Canal Saint-Denis. www.marindeaudouce.fr Bassin de la Villette (opposite 37 quai de la Seine) 75019 Paris Nicolas Couderc +33 (0)6 64 32 81 36 nicolas@marindeaudouce.fr

Trips 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, 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

Paris Trip / Touring France

Paris Trip / Touring France

Tours in a 2CV with 4 roues sous 1 parapluie 4 roues sous 1 parapluie takes its passengers, be they fans of legendary cars or visitors curious for unusual anecdotes, on an original and unexpected journey.

In a 2CV driven by an elegant, cultivated and fun chauffeur, the company offers around thirty tours for discovering the capital city: Romantic Paris, Quirky Paris, Monumental Paris, Rustic Paris...

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Garden jaunts From the gardens at the Rodin Museum to Parc Monceau, from the Eiffel Tower to the Champs-Élysées, discover some of Paris’ most beautiful gardens during a jaunt in a 2CV: a green escapade full of colour and fragrance, highlighting the harmony between the city and its gardens! www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com/EN/index.html Aurélie Alix +33 (0)1 58 59 27 82 aurelie.alix@4roues-sous-1parapluie.com

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PARISCityVISION

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... www.pariscityvision.com/en 149 rue St Honoré - 75001 Paris International: Giovanni Maciocco +33 (0)1 44 55 60 12 g.maciocco@pariscityvision.com

WALKING TOURS WITH PARISCityVISION The Hidden Treasures of Paris tour takes you from Palais-Royal to Opéra Garnier, through narrow streets and hidden passages. This trip with its historic and architectural anecdotes is narrated by a multilingual guide.

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The Cœur de Paris walk with its audioguide introduces the Paris of yesteryear, to discover at one’s own pace, through the narrow streets of Île de la Cité and the surrounding area.

SHUTTLES AND TOURS OF THE PARIS REGION WITH PARISCityVISION (From Paris)

Zoological parc of Thoiry

Zoological parc of Thoiry

1st April to 31st October 2015 Tour of the African nature reserve in a coach + free tour of the family chateau of the Comtes de la Panouse + free tour of the zoological, historical and botanical gardens.

Every Saturday except special dates.

Trip includes return journey and entry to Thoiry.

More Information on pages 50, 61 and 66.

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1st April to 31st October 2015 Visit the Château de Vaux le Vicomte and its French gardens + visit Château de Fontainebleau and its gardens.

Daily in summer except Tuesday, 1st May, Holidays and special dates.

Trip includes return journey and entry with an audio guide.

Royal evening at Versailles

Royal evening at Versailles

bleau

Vaux le Vicomte and Fontaine

21st June to 12th September 2015 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 2015.

Trip includes return journey and entry to the chateau.

Restaurants catering for groups Bertrand Group

When gastronomy meets culture Elior museum 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) - La Compagnie des Bateaux à Roue The Elior Group is the leader in catering for museums and prestigious monuments. Its restaurants and cafés play a contributory role in the prestige 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 cuisine; - La Compagnie des Bateaux à Roue offers cruise dinners on the River Seine illuminated by Paris’ lights. www.elior-evenements.com/en Laurence Corbet-Legris +33 (0)1 83 96 36 25 laurence.corbet@elior.com

The Flo Brasseries

Bofinger

Brasseries: - La Coupole - Bofinger - Le Bœuf sur le Toit - Le Terminus Nord - Brasserie Flo - Le Vaudeville - Le Balzar - Brasserie Julien - La Brasserie du Théâtre (Versailles) Opening the door of a Flo Brasserie means discovering the real meaning of a grand French brasserie: a unique dining room, high-end service, and an inimitable atmosphere...

The menu offers a wide selection of tasty dishes all made with top-end products. Every effort has been made to create a rare experience, full of originality and delicious flavours.

The chefs regularly update the menus inspired by seasonal produce and include clever compromises between grand classics, original creations and regional specialities. www.groupeflo.com/reservation-groupes Fabienne Cavasino +33 (0)1 41 92 31 74 fcavasino@groupeflo.fr

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Brasseries: - Ô Restaurant - Volfoni - La Gare - Brasserie Printemps - L’Île - Atelier Renault - Mary Goodnight 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 of the grand Parisian institutions.

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.

The recently renovated La Gare restaurant in the former train station of Passy-La-Muette, the charming L’Île restaurant in the heart of Île Saint-Germain and the magic of Ô Restaurant on the banks of the River Seine. www.groupe-bertrand.com Alexandra Maury +33 (0)1 53 45 84 95 a.maury@groupe-bertrand.com

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Sodexo Prestige

Café Beaubourg

Beaumarly Group

Frères Blanc Group Restaurants: - Charlot - Le Sud - Le Procope - La Fermette Marbeuf - 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/en Céline Villette +33 (0)1 72 03 28 26 celine.villette@blanc.net

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- Café Beaubourg - Le Café Français - Place de la Bastille - Brasserie Thoumieux - Café Bibliothèque - Café Marly - Café Ruc - Café Burlot - Café Marcel - Chez Julien - Germain - Georges - Restaurant Jean-François Piège - Restaurant Amour - Matignon - Minimes...

Founded by Gilbert and Thierry Costes, the Beaumarly Group has high-end restaurants and brasseries, many of which have become Parisian institutions like Café Beaubourg with its interior designed by Philippe Starck.

The group’s other restaurants enjoy the same detail in their decoration with interior design that is a pure reflection of the Parisian spirit. www.beaumarly.com/en François-Xavier Hug +33 (0) 1 44 54 37 04 fxhug@beaumarly.com

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Restaurants: - The Lido de Paris - Bateaux Parisiens - Eiffel Tower Restaurants (58 Tour Eiffel, Le Jules Verne) The very symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower has two restaurant concepts.

58 Tour Eiffel: Paris’ restaurant with the highest profile, for lunch or dinner in the sky. The legendary Jules Verne: a gastronomic restaurant managed by Alain Ducasse and his team.

At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, Bateaux Parisiens spirit visitors away on a magical tour of the River Seine and the illuminated riverside. During a gourmet cruise (lunch or dinner), seasonal cuisine is celebrated. The same cuisine can also be found quayside at the Bistro Parisien.

Just around the corner on the must-see Champs-Élysées, the famous Lido cabaret, temple of Parisian night-life, hosts absolutely unforgettable dinners combined with dance reviews.

For Spring 2015: new surprises and a brand new show! www.sodexo-prestige.fr Bénédicte Joubert +33 (0)1 80 73 97 25 benedicte.joubert@sodexo-prestige.fr

Les Noces de Jeannette Just opposite the Opéra Comique in the Grands Boulevards district, Les Noces de Jeannette restaurant is an exceptional place.

For over one hundred years, this old restaurant has been working to the same recipe: great regional products, excellent regional French wines and traditional cuisine.

On the ground floor, the Bistrot de Jeannette attracts Parisians looking for regional specialities and excellent wines.

On the first floor, the five Salons de Jeannette provide an original 20th century setting for all private and corporate receptions. http://en.lesnocesdejeannette.com Aneta Duleba +33 (0)1 42 96 36 89 paris@lesnocesdejeannette.com

Boutique hotels and chains

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

Astotel 15 3- and 4-star hotels www.astotel.com/uk Sales Department +33 (0)1 44 51 11 19 contracting@astotel.com

Best Western 83 3- and 4-star hotels in Paris and Île-de-France www.bestwestern.fr/en Mareva Maiti +33 (0)1 49 02 00 34 mareva.maiti@bestwestern.fr

Collection chateaux and hotels 76 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

Choice Hotels Europe

Groupe Lucien Barrière 3 4- and 5-star hotels www.lucienbarriere.com/welcome.html Sales Department +33 (0)1 42 86 12 24 sales@lucienbarriere.com

Groupe Marriott International 14 4- and 5-star hotels www.marriott.com Nicolas Auger +33 (0)1 40 99 88 30 france.groupsandevents@marriott.com

Hôtels Balladins 33 2- and 3-star hotels www.balladins.com Etienne Faguer +33 (0)1 46 10 38 64 etienne.faguer@dh-management.eu

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.atout-france.fr/ nouveau-classement

Groupe Frontenac 4 4-star hotels www.groupefrontenac.com Sabine Flaissier +33 (0)1 56 69 69 11 sales@groupefrontenac.com

Hilton International 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

38 2- and 3-star hotels (Quality or Comfort) and 3 4-star hotels (Clarion) www.choicehotels.com Dominique Debarge +33 (0)1 69 80 19 26 ddebarge@choicehotels.fr

Citadines Apart’Hôtel 15 3- to 5-star hotels under 3 brands (Citadines Apart’hotel, Citadines Prestige, Citadines Suites) www.citadines.com/en/index.html Ulla Santoni +33 (0)1 40 15 14 03 ulla.santoni@the-ascott.com

Hotel classification

Groupe Frontenac

Astotel

Hôtel Crillon Re-opening planned for end 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@rosewoodhotels.com

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Abotel Paris 1,000 2- to 5-star hotels www.abotelparis.com Philippe Toper +33 (0)1 47 27 15 15 reservation@abotelparis.com

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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

JJ France 5 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 23 3- and 4-star hotels 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 4 3- and 4-star hotels (Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, Hôtel des Haras, La Ferme des Vallées, Château du Maréchal de Saxe) www.leshotelsparticuliers.com Claire Chabrier +33 (0)1 34 85 12 96 commercial@leshotelsparticuliers.com

Logis 35 1- to 3-“fireplaces” www.logishotels.com/en.html +33 (0)1 56 61 34 81 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 (opening of a 6th 4-star hotel in January 2015) 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

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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

Preferred hotel

9 hotels in Paris and Île-de-France www.relaischateaux.com/en Arnaud Wielgus +33 (0)1 45 72 90 49 a.wielgus@relaischateaux.com

Residhome 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

Starwood Hotels & Resorts 5 4- and 5-star hotels www.starwoodhotelsparis.fr/en Bastien Pucheu +33 (0)1 40 68 35 61 bastien.pucheu@starwoodhotels.com

Timhotel 24 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 the second half of 2015 First opened in 1898, the Ritz is a legendary landmark in Paris’ hotel history. This 5-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/en Stéphanie Clarke +33 (0)1 43 16 45 45 stephanie.clarke@ritzparis.com mgt@ritzparis.com

Moderately priced accommodation HOSTELS - Rooms or dorms to share (for all) 100 beds www.3ducks.fr/en-hostel.php 6 place Etienne Pernet - 75015 Paris Yaëlle Mechaly +33 (0)1 48 42 04 05 backpack@3ducks.fr

Perfect Hotel & Hostel 74 beds www.paris-hostel.biz 39 rue Rodier - 75009 Paris Chantal N’Dri +33 (0)1 42 81 18 86 welcome@paris-hostel.biz

The Loft Boutique Hostel & Hotel 120 beds (no under-18s allowed) www.theloft-paris.com 70 rue Julien Lacroix - 75020 Paris Raquel Moreira +33 (0)1 42 02 42 02 manager@theloft-paris.com

Vintage Boutique Hostel 128 beds www.vintage-hostel.com 73 rue de Dunkerque - 75009 Paris Cinzia Murgia +33 (0)1 40 16 16 40 contact@vintage-hostel.com

HOSTELS - Rooms or dorms to share (young people) BVJ www.bvjhotel.com bvj@orange.fr BVJ Louvre: 200 beds 20 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau 75001 Paris Olga Benjebara +33 (0)1 53 00 90 90 BVJ Opéra - Trinité: 134 beds 1 rue de la Tour des Dames 75009 Paris Hamid Taiati +33 (0)1 42 36 88 18 BVJ Quartier Latin: 112 beds 44 rue des Bernardins - 75005 Paris Rémi Jean +33 (0)1 43 29 34 80 BVJ Champs-Élysées - Monceau: 140 beds 12 rue Léon Jost - 75017 Paris Lesly Hasiuk +33 (0)1 42 67 20 40

Paris International Accommodation Centres CISP Maurice Ravel: 198 beds 6 avenue Maurice Ravel - 75012 Paris CISP Kellermann: 400 beds 17 boulevard Kellermann - 75013 Paris www.cisp.fr Aurélie +33 (0)1 43 58 96 00 reservation@cisp.fr

FIAP Jean Monnet 500 beds www.fiap.asso.fr/index-en.html 30 rue Cabanis - 75014 Paris Nicolas Célik +33 (0)1 43 13 17 13 celik@fiap-paris.org

NEW Generator Paris Opening scheduled for January 2015 With nearly 950 beds, its rooftop garden, bar, restaurant and patio, Generator Paris is the largest hostel in Europe.

It has a selection of premium bedrooms some of which have a terrace and luxury dorms with private bathroom.

15 minutes’ walk from Gare de l’Est and Gare du Nord stations, Generator Paris is an ideal base for exploring Buttes-Chaumont park, or relaxing by the Canal Saint-Martin. www.generatorhostels.com/en 9-11 place du Colonel Fabien 75010 Paris Solène Bessemoulin +33 (0)6 81 05 06 32 solene.bessemoulin@generatorhostels.com

Mije: 3 hostels 430 beds in total www.mije.com/en/accueil 6 rue de Fourcy / 11 rue du Fauconnier / 12 rue des Barres - 75004 Paris Isabelle Julien +33 (0)1 42 74 23 45 info@mije.com

International Youth Hostel Network www.hifrance.org Le d’Artagnan youth hostel: 440 beds 80 rue de Vitruve - 75020 Paris Maria Lopes +33 (0)1 40 32 34 52 artagroupe@hifrance.org Paris Yves-Robert Youth Hostel: 330 beds (in an eco-district) 20 esplanade Nathalie Sarraute 75018 Paris Angélique Leroy +33 (0)1 40 38 87 92

St Christopher’s Inn St Christopher’s Inn Canal: 370 beds 159 rue de Crimée - 75019 Paris St Christopher’s Inn Gare du Nord: 588 beds 5 rue de Dunkerque - 75010 Paris www.bookbeds.com Marine Coffin +33 (0)1 70 08 52 22 marine.coffin@bedsandbars.com

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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 Strolls through Montmartre Montmartre is a genuine village in the heart of the capital and has kept its authentic atmosphere.

Focus on two 2h walking tours offered by the Montmartre Tourist Board. www.montmartre-guide.com/en 21 place du Tertre - 75018 Paris Catherine Roudon +33 (0)1 42 62 21 21 catherine@montmartre-guide.com

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, Claude Autant-Lara and John Huston.

Amongst the movies set in Paris: “An American in Paris”, “La Vie en Rose”, “Midnight in Paris”, “Amélie”.

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Montmartre village and its vineyard This stroll opens the doors on an unsuspected historical and cultural heritage. The charming sites include: the Church of Saint Peter of Montmartre - the oldest in Paris; the Allée des Brouillards and its chateaux; the Lapin Agile, the oldest cabaret belonging to Bruant; the Moulin de la Gallette, immortalised by Renoir; the Bateau Lavoir where Picasso created Cubism; the Maison Rose in front of which Utrillo used to paint...

The tour continues through the vineyard which is normally closed to the public. Here, the history and secrets of the vines dating back to the Middle Ages are exclusively revealed. And then, under the arbour, it is time to taste the wine: Le Clos Montmartre.

Discover Walks 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

Visites Spectacles A new way of discovering Paris: a theatrical guided tour with a group of actors, in French or English.

For example, La Romance de la Tour Eiffel brings to life the era of this daring iron prodigy. An opportunity to discover the hidden and unusual facets of this monument! http://uk.visites-spectacles.com La Fabrique à Spectacles Bertrand Penninckx +33 (0)1 48 58 37 12 info@visites-spectacles.com Visites Spectacles

French for a Day

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 for a genuine Parisian experience. http://en.meetingthefrench.com Emilie Tual +33 (0)1 42 51 19 80 contact@meetingthefrench.com

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French for a Day provide a programme of customised tours around themes such as fashion, decoration and gastronomy.

Completely immersed in Parisian life, visitors discover the best of Parisian life.

From collections by young stylists to quirky or prestigious boutiques, from new concept stores to gourmet tables, the appeal of French culture is revealed with passion and enthusiasm through many tours.

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. Visitors 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/index.php/en Irène Adamian +33 (0)1 47 53 91 17 +33 (0)6 14 79 60 05 ireneadamian@orange.fr

Meeting the French

French for a Day

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Cultival Accompanied by a conference guide, the privileged visitor discovers unusual and rarely revealed places.

Visitors can choose between a tour of the Opéra Garnier, covered arcades, the Jacquemart André Musuem and even behind the scenes at the Eiffel Tower or at the Lido!

Another rare opportunity: explore The Heart of the Republican Guard Cavalry. Founded in 1895, the “Célestins quarter” houses the General Staff and Regiment of the Republican Guard Cavalry.

A training ground for cavalrymen, the stables are today home to 140 horses.

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Notre Dame tours after hours: exceptional conditions for visiting Paris’ emblematic medieval cathedral when it is quiet and without crowds.

Paris obscure: discover the hidden face of Paris, its history and legends, and the often scary mysteries of the City of Light.

Turnkey packages, with guided tours, show bookings, lunch or dinner, all year round www.cultival.fr/en International: Arina Trunova +33 (0)1 42 46 74 62 arina@cultival.fr

Cultival

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Promenade des Sens® is a brand new concept for visiting Paris and Versailles combining cultural discoveries and unusual experiences (areas or museums) with vibrant themes (gastronomy, lifestyle, fashion, history...).

An invitation to stray far from the beaten track! And to visit wonderful new places, discover interesting things and enjoy convivial, enriching experiences.

On the menu: themed walks and evenings, gourmet tours, walking rallies, creative workshops, original guided tours of the city, museums and Paris’ must-see spots, tour of the Château de Versailles and Versailles town centre, shopping, unusual dinners or lunches...

Tailored programmes for individuals and groups of up to 300 people. www.promenadedessens.fr/Home Marie-Bénédicte Pollet +33 (0)1 39 18 62 79 mbpollet@promenadedessens.fr

Paris Par Rues Méconnues 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 Anne Malanda +33 (0)1 77 17 11 06 anne@paris-prm.com

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Touring France A taste of Paris through painting Touring France offers many original Paris tours. Amongst the latest new ideas: a tour to discover the capital through the eyes of an artist.

This 3-hour tour is a search for the best viewpoint for painting a watercolour of the Eiffel Tower. The challenge for the visitor: create his or her own postcard of Paris.

Providing experience and advice, an art expert-guide helps visitors create this amazing souvenir. All budding artists are welcome, no need for drawing or painting skills. All that’s required is enthusiasm and a sense of fun! The aim is to explore a new way of visiting the city, taking time to look and see.

The tour adapts to the weather. The workshop can be outdoors, in a café or a museum (tickets and drinks extra).

The equipment required for making the postcards is provided (pencils, colours, paper, etc.).

Note: tour is in English. www.touring-france.com Claire Amaouche +33 (0)1 56 79 05 15 query@touring-france.com

For unforgettable memories of the capital city, this Paris discovery tour comes with a professional photographer.

4 themed tours (2h30) are available: - Paris Village to discover Montmartre, - Paris Secret and Trendy with a tour of the Marais, - Paris Chic and Legendary in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, - Paris Romantic visiting the most glamorous places.

NEW Tailored tour with a make-up artist, wedding dress, cinematic lighting, car or boat for romantic photos (certified artist prints).

Free for kids. www.parisandyouphoto.com Julien Osty +33 (0)6 80 18 65 82 julien@parisandyouphoto.com

Paris Running Tour Paris’ first jogging tour operator, this agency offers visitors around a dozen jogging circuits starting from their place of residence, to discover the capital city in a very original way.

Accompanied by Parisian jogging guides, these cultural and sporting tours criss-cross the city passing its most beautiful monuments, gardens and most unusual streets.

There is a pace for everyone, pressure-free, in small groups or on their own. www.parisrunningtour.com/en Jean-Charles Sarfati +33 (0)6 02 11 52 10 parisrunningtour@gmail.com

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Cycling tours Fat Tire Bike Tours and City Segway

Paris à vélo c’est sympa !

Paris à vélo c’est sympa !

Paris charms & secrets

Paris charms & secrets This very original tour is on an electric bike and offers unprecedented access to Paris with its programme of 4 unforgettable hours, discovering the charms and secrets of the capital.

The tour boasts many surprises.

Around the most famous sights, guides enthusiastically regale visitors with anecdotes and unexpected tales. During the tour, other more extraordinary monuments and sights are revealed. Often closed to the public, they are little known even by Parisians. www.parischarmssecrets.com Olivier Marie-Antoine +33 (0)1 40 29 00 00 contact@parischarmssecrets.com

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Paris and its 5,000 streets boast a multitude of peaceful planted gardens, artists’ workshops and unusual monuments...

Day or night, with a guide,3-hour tours reveal the city’s hidden treasures.

The Heart of Paris package roams 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.

Bike and tandem hire. www.parisvelosympa.com/en Victor Dugain +33 (0)1 48 87 60 01 info@parisvelosympa.com

On the programme: around twenty guided tours of Paris, Versailles and Giverny on bikes, Segways or foot.

Also available: “skip the line” packages.

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.

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.

Customised and private tours available http://paris.fattirebiketours.com Sébastien Laurent +33 (0)6 29 81 13 18 sebastien@fattirebiketours.com

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Paris from above Ballon Generali

Airship Paris Airship Paris, exclusive partner to the Zeppelin company in France, 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 latest generation airship, flying at low altitude with panoramic windows.

The cabin is spacious and silent and has 12 comfortable seats, or visitors can move about in complete safety.

2 exceptional tours are available, leaving from Paris-Pontoise airport, a short trip from Paris: - Château de Chantilly (1h), - Introduction to Pontoise Tower (30mn). 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

Ballon Generali

Airship Paris

Established in 1999, the Generali hot air balloon rises 150m above the André Citroën Park (15th arrondissement) offering magnificent views of Paris.

This technological gem has been collecting world records. First of all as the least polluting aircraft, thanks to its electrical winch. Then by its size, 35m high and 22.5m in diameter, which makes it the largest existing captive balloon.

Finally, by the number of visitors. The balloon can carry up to 30 passengers per trip and has already carried 700,000 people on its static flights.

Another original point: the balloon changes colour depending on the atmosphere and weather around Paris. www.ballondeparis.com Parc André Citroën - 75015 Paris Arnaud Perrin +33 (0)1 40 60 40 90 arnaudperrin@aerophile.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 offers the most fabulous views of Paris, its monuments and its districts for unforgettable memories.

At the top of the tower, a fun, modern and comfortable space has many audiovisual and interactive installations for discovering and understanding Paris. There is also an exhibition with nearly 200 archive photos of the city and a film about the symbolism of tower architecture around the world.

For food, the 360° Café, the highest panoramic bar in Paris, is perfect for a romantic gourmet snack.

Guide map available and interactive panoramas with information about the monuments. www.tourmontparnasse56.com/en/ 33 avenue du Maine - 75015 Paris Alexandre Ollivier +33 (0)1 45 38 53 16 a.ollivier@tourmontparnasse56.com

More than a mere helicopter flight, Helipass offers a genuine 90-minute experience dedicated to the helicopter.

Leaving from the west of Paris, the 25-minute flight offers non-stop exceptional panoramas: Eiffel Tower, Parc des Princes stadium, La Défense all the way to the fabulous Château de Versailles and its beautiful gardens.

Behind the chateau, after landing at the Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole airfield, the pilot provides an introduction to helicopter flight theory: a unique moment for kids and adults alike! www.helipass.com 61 rue Henry Farman - 75015 Paris Mehdi Bouyahyaoui +33 (0)1 45 54 11 09 mehdi.b@helipass.com

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Culinary adventures Domaine des macarons de Réau 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 hosts events, tastings and, by appointment, demonstrations on how to make macaroons.

Group visits can be arranged on request. www.macarons-de-reau.com 970 rue Frédéric Sarazin - 77550 Réau Harmony Delahaye +33 (0)1 64 88 56 29 harmony@macarons-de-reau.com

La Route des Gourmets The Route des Gourmets is an unusual agency specialising in promoting French culinary heritage and legacy. 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

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NEW Bustronome

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The first travelling restaurant in Paris, Bustronome combines touring and culinary delights on board an Imperial bus: an unusual and delicious way to discover the capital.

During a journey past the most beautiful Parisian sights, mobile gourmets can share a meal for 2 or as many as 8 guests.

On the menu are different tours to appreciate Parisian architectural heritage along with tasty recipes combining high-quality, refined and creative cooking based on the flagships of France’s cuisine.

A modular space for a demanding clientèle looking for something truly original. www.bustronome.com Jean-Christophe Fournier +33 (0)6 52 02 15 45 jcf@bustronome.com

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Meeting the French

Visit Rungis The world’s largest fresh produce market for industry professionals, Rungis can be visited with a guide - reserved for 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 Marché International de Rungis Rue Saint-Paul de Léon – 94150 Rungis Julia Omar +33 (0)3 83 50 10 85 visiterungis@gmail.com

Enjoy a gourmet dinner and the intimate atmosphere of a Parisian apartment. A warm and friendly ambiance guaranteed!

Around a good meal, share an evening of cultural and linguistic exchange.

On the menu, a set meal of starter, main course and dessert, from a local restaurant or deli. http://en.meetingthefrench.com Emilie Tual +33 (0)1 42 51 19 80 emilie@meetingthefrench.com

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COOKERY WORKSHOPS For beginners or cordon bleu chefs, these workshops welcome cooking fans for lessons from 30 minutes to 4 hours.

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 a former wine bar in chic SouthPi, a short walk from Tour Saint-Jacques (Paris 4th) and Printemps Nation (Paris 20th) department stores. www.atelierdeschefs.fr 10 rue de Penthièvre - 75008 Paris Arnaud Eymeri +33 (0)1 83 81 66 42 arnaud.eymeri@atelierdeschefs.com

Le Labo culinaire

In a relaxed and convivial atmosphere, the Labo Culinaire organises cooking workshops in several languages.

This cooking school provides cooking demonstrations followed by tasting sessions.

On the menu: molecular cooking, Japanese, Italian and Eastern cuisine...

Everything for fabulous culinary sensations!

Possibility of organising cooking classes outside of the workshops. www.laboculinaire.com 11 avenue Stéphane Mallarmé 75017 Paris Yassine Khelifi +33 (0)1 46 22 20 94 yassine@laboculinaire.com

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L’Atelier des Chefs

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Shopping Best shopping areas 1

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.

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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.

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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 Saint-Honoré.

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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-du-Temple, 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.

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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. 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. Covering 7 hectares, the market’s 1,700 stalls and boutiques create a surprising spectacle that is a haven for bargain-hunters and everyone who likes a little originality.

Change of scene guaranteed!

In October for the Mondial des Puces, the market is brought to life with brass bands, concerts and shows... www.marcheauxpuces-saintouen.com 142 rue des Rosiers 93400 Saint-Ouen Virginie Gargadennec +33 (0)1 40 11 77 36 groupes@plainecommunetourisme.com

The famous department stores on boulevard Haussmann Printemps department store

Nearly 150 years after it opened on Boulevard Haussmann, Printemps has joined the Carrousel du Louvre.

With a new 2,500m² area dedicated to luxury, Printemps du Louvre celebrates the French shopping experience, offering unique examples of the nation’s expertise and savoir-faire.

Open every day from 10am to 8pm including Sundays.

Galeries Lafayette At the very heart of Paris, the Galeries Lafayette department store on Boulevard Haussmann is world famous.

This temple for shopping, the largest department store in the western world, is also the second most visited monument in Paris.

It boasts a clever and continuously renewed selection of brands, from the most prestigious to the most affordable.

A personal shopper service is also available to jump queues and simplify VAT rebates, and there is also a centralised payment service.

NEW September 2014 Galeries Lafayette department store brings together the art of home and the art of gastronomy under the same roof on Boulevard Haussmann.

Covering 7,500m² and 5 floors, beautiful and tasty products, expertise, talents and ideas celebrate the pleasure of inviting guests and cultivating French art de vivre.

In this new major store, visitors will find areas dedicated to: Shopping at the market, Tasting and Enjoying food, Cooking and cuisine, Receiving and Hosting and Relaxation. http://haussmann.galerieslafayette.com 40 boulevard Haussmann 75009 Paris Marie Bachelin +33 (0)1 73 71 93 56 mbachelin@galerieslafayette.com Paris Region Destination 2015 / 2016 • Like a Parisian

In the heart of Paris, Printemps Haussmann department store is a flagship and benchmark for fashion, luxury and beauty.

With its recently renovated façade and 45,000m² dedicated to shopping, it is the modern symbol of the capital and its lifestyle for all visitors searching for the Parisian spirit.

For a coffee or a traditional meal, seven restaurants offer a great range of cuisines.

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

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Near Paris One Nation Paris Luxury & Fashion Outlet

La Cour des Senteurs

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La Cour des Senteurs The olfactory promenade introduces the traditions, expertise and raw materials that make up the world of perfume. There is valid reason why La Cour des Senteurs is located next to the Château de Versailles; since the 18th century, the town has been the very emblem of French perfume history.

From the Place des Senteurs where great luxury names like Guerlain reign supreme, people can visit the Lenôtre restaurant-boutique. Close by is the Diptyque Section, whose atypical fragrances perfume the home, then Maison Fabre, where the famous glove-maker displays his creations.

This refined tour leads to the Salle du jeu de Paume, the birthplace of democracy.

Visitors can also enjoy the unusual streets of the Saint-Louis district, the oldest in Versailles, finishing at the King’s Kitchen Garden, with its thousands of fruit trees that brightened up the promenades and tables of the king. www.parfumsetsenteurs.fr 8 rue de la Chancellerie 78000 Versailles Baptiste Boin Point accueil tourisme +33 (0)1 39 51 17 21 contact@parfumsetsenteurs.fr

In exceptional surroundings, One Nation Paris Luxury & Fashion Outlet sells over 80 brands with between 30 and 70% off prices for the previous year’s collections.

Two shuttle buses take visitors to this new shopping destination, every day from Paris (30mn) and every weekend from Versailles (10mn) for a little retail therapy after visiting the famous chateau.

The great names of fashion, accessories and interior decoration are all there: Armani, Trussardi, Cacharel, Courrèges, Hervé Leger, Zadig & Voltaire, Diesel, 7 For All Mankind, Agnès B, Dirk Bikkembergs, Façonnable…

Gourmet visitors can choose between the Gontran Cherrier Parisian bakery and Le Réfectoire restaurant, or one

of the gourmet tasting stations: Lindt, Starbucks, Godiva or Kusmi Tea. Totally on-trend, One Nation Paris is a chic version of the traditional outlet store with a definitively French spirit.

Many high-end services are available: - multilingual team, - centralised VAT rebates (1 rebate for all purchases from participating stores), - free and unlimited WiFi, - hands-free service, - personal shopper, - express alterations.

Open 7 days a week, from 10am to 8pm. www.onenation.fr/en Rue Henri Barbusse 78340 Les Clayes-sous-Bois Pier Tognazzini +33 (0)6 40 07 18 88 ptognazzini@advantail.com

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Aéroports de Paris - Shopping Duty Free Final stop before leaving Paris and the region: a shopping experience in the boutiques at Paris airports (Charles de Gaulle and Orly).

Paris airport boutiques are the only stores in Paris to offer 7 day-a-week shopping with over 7,000 brands at VAT-rebated prices from the first euro spent, with no rebate formalities and no baggage excess. Sales staff are multilingual and provide customised assistance.

In total, Paris airports offer: - 560,000m² of retail space, - 260 stores, - 130 bars and restaurants, - 50 thoughtful services.

All year round, dedicated offers are available to people with membership cards (see conditions on www.paris-lifestyle.fr). http://en.parisworldwide.com/shops Aéroports de Paris Quitterie Beresnikoff +33 (0)1 43 35 71 93 exclusiveshoppingservice@adp.fr

35 minutes to the east of Paris and 5 minutes from Disneyland® Paris, 120 prestigious brands entice visitors to La Vallée Village.

Throughout the year, the site offers an unrivalled selection of boutiques dedicated to fashion and luxury at irresistible prices: previous season’s collections are available 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®. Enjoy a further 10% off in your 3 favourite stores.

Many additional services are available: valet parking, personal shopper, hands-free shopping, VAT rebate, children’s play area, restaurant.

Open 7 days a week, from 10am to 8pm.

Hands-free shopping service.

For a small fee, a pass is available from reception for easy hands-free shopping.

Purchases are picked up at reception. www.lavalleevillage.com 3 cours de la Garonne 77000 Serris Cécile Naulet +33 (0)1 60 42 35 02 cnaulet@valueretail.com

Shuttle Shopping Express® www.pariscityvision.com/en International: Giovanni Maciocco +33 (0)1 44 55 60 12 g.maciocco@pariscityvision.com

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What’s new?

Throughout the year, the Paris Region is entertained by cultural, festive, sporting and professional events.

The Paris Region Tourist Board has selected some of the major diary dates that cannot be missed in 2015 and 2016.

Lovely and new

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Department of “Objets d’arts” from the 18th century Reopened from June 2014 Visitors can discover the newly designed museum layout and collections, thanks to Jacques Garcia, organised in large chronological and stylistic sequences.

Period rooms, rigorously depicting the interior in its original configuration or recreating decorative ensembles using authentic elements, bring to life a world of luxury and refinement that cannot be rivalled.

Using chronological segmentation, each themed section has a different approach: a history of styles, understanding of uses, development of techniques, evocation of important places and people, collectors and sponsors of art. www.louvre.fr/en Main entrance under the Pyramid 75001 Paris Nelly Girault +33 (0)1 40 20 56 64 nelly.girault@louvre.fr

Fondation Louis Vuitton

Fondation Louis Vuitton Opening 27th October 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.

Among its priorities is a mission to provide education, particularly for young visitors, through informative activities.

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 Bois de Boulogne 8 avenue du Mahatma Gandhi - 75016 Paris +33 (0)1 40 69 96 10 contact@fondationlouisvuitton.fr

Musée Picasso Paris Re-opening 25th October 2014 In the heart of the Marais district, the Hotel Salé is one of the most remarkable of the city’s private residences and since 1985 it has housed the Musée national Picasso.

The collections have been enriched with new resources in terms of cultural visits, scientific communication and educational actions. The museum has been totally redesigned and restored, with two extra floors 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…).

Visioguides (multimedia tour guides) Tour guide can be downloaded (mobile app) www.museepicassoparis.fr/en 5 rue de Thorigny 75003 Paris Sung-Hee Hong +33 (0)1 42 71 89 82 sung-hee.hong@museepicassoparis.fr

La Monnaie de Paris

La Monnaie de Paris Progressive opening from 25th October 2014 To introduce its heritage to the greatest number and to create a new, open and welcoming space, La Monnaie de Paris committed to an ambitious transformation project for its Paris site: the MétaLmorphoses project.

From 25th October 2014, visitors can discover the new cultural programme at La Monnaie de Paris and Guy Savoy’s gastronomic restaurant now on rue Troyon, in the dining room and lounge of La Monnaie de Paris.

In early 2016, visitors can enjoy new Parisian shops within La Monnaie de Paris’ inner courtyards as well as the

new MétaLcafé brasserie by Guy Savoy, completing the monument’s gastronomic and recreational offer.

Finally, the public can access a new informative cultural and heritage tour that presents the collections and highlights the expertise of La Monnaie de Paris, as well as a new garden that takes pride of place in the centre of the site, in front of the restored façade of one of the first works by famous architect Jules-Hardouin Mansart, built in Paris. www.monnaiedeparis.fr 11 quai de Conti - 75006 Paris Anna Milone +33 (0)1 40 46 56 41 publics@monnaiedeparis.fr

(Eiffel Tower) 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 - the promise of powerful sensations! www.toureiffel.paris/en 5 avenue Anatole France 75007 Paris Carole Poupon +33 (0)8 92 70 00 16 groupes@toureiffel.fr

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Philharmonie de Paris Opening 14th 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.

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Re-opening in autumn 2015 Completely renovated, the Musée de l’Homme reclaims its place at the heart of the city’s scientific and cultural events. This “laboratory museum” dedicated to the human adventure from our origins to the present day asks many questions of our future.

The permanent exhibits boast collections that are unique to the museum with cutting-edge high-tech resources for visitors.

Temporary exhibits highlight particular themes in the great path of human evolution and also research projects and contemporary art. The Balcon des Sciences presents the latest research news and exceptional pieces from the museum’s resources.

Many conventions, conferences, lectures, debates and projections are held at the museum, available to all in a spirit of innovation: for school parties and families, experts, researchers, mediators, enlightened amateurs and budding scientists.

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.

A genuine Pompidou Centre for music, Philarmonie is a venue for live experiences and a forum for exchange.

www.museedelhomme.fr 17 place du Trocadéro 75016 Paris Bertrand Thabourey +33 (0)1 40 79 39 81 bertrand.thabourey@mnhn.fr

Musée Rodin

As the museum of music and a teaching hub, it has rehearsal rooms, bookshops and restaurants. www.philharmoniedeparis.fr/en 211 avenue Jean-Jaurès - 75019 Paris Ludovic Boulet Anna Ajoubair +33 (0)1 44 84 44 84 collectivites@cite-musique.fr

Musée Rodin Opening scheduled for autumn 2015 After a huge renovation project, the Rodin Museum offers an entirely new layout by chronology and theme, highlighting the world’s largest collection of the artist’s work.

A room decorated with Rodin’s furniture illustrates his daily life at the Hotel Biron. One room is dedicated to La Porte de l’Enfer (The Gates of Hell) which was the work of his lifetime.

Another presents his collection of antiques.

The focus is on the design of the pieces, associating his research in plaster or clay with the final sculptures in bronze and marble.

The works of Camille Claudel can also be admired at the museum. www.musee-rodin.fr/en 79 rue de Varenne - 75007 Paris +33 (0)1 44 18 61 24 reservation@musee-rodin.fr

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

(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://bergesdeseine.paris.fr

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Carreau du Temple Opening of a new multifunctional space on 26th April 2014 This 19th century covered market has been completely redesigned and renovated. Dedicated to fashion (haute couture, ready-to-wear, young designers, sportswear...), the Carreau du Temple is a new venue for shows, trade fairs and pop-up stores.

It also hosts a wide range of cultural and commercial events with a resolutely artistic approach: art fairs, trade fairs (objets d’art, books, photos, design), environmental and eco-urban events, new technologies, fooding and world cuisine... www.carreaudutemple.eu 4 rue Eugène Spuller - 75003 Paris Etienne Becquet +33 (0)1 83 81 93 59 communication@carreaudutemple.org

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Inauguration of La Canopée 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

Bercy Arena Opening in autumn 2015 (Formerly Palais Omnisport de Paris Bercy) Bercy Arena is the new face of POPB: a more modern venue, more welcoming and open to the city.

A multicultural niche, Bercy Arena continues to host some of the biggest musical artists, champions of all sports and their fans for exceptional events. www.bercyarena.paris 8 boulevard de Bercy 75012 Paris Fabienne Moszer +33 (0)1 75 44 03 59 presse@bercy.fr

Inauguration of La Canopée

Cité musicale départementale de l’Île Seguin Opening scheduled for 2016 At the tip of Île Seguin, the Cité musicale (Music Centre) is a key project for the Cultural Valley of Hauts-de-Seine (west of Paris).

This cultural venue is dedicated to very high quality musical performances. The centre hosts shows and also provides resources for practising and creating music.

Dedicated to current music, the hall has 4,000 seats (up to 6,000 standing depending on the configuration) and has flexible resources that are unique in Europe.

The auditorium has 1,100 seats and hosts classical and contemporary music events; its exceptional acoustics mean no need for amplification. http://cite-musicale-ile-seguin. hauts-de-seine.net 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt Grégoire Lebouc +33 (0)1 47 29 32 32 glebouc@cg92.fr

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Exhibitions - events 2015 Jeff Koons 26th November 2014 to 27th April 2015 Centre Pompidou One of the most famous contemporary plastic artists, Jeff Koons is also one of the most controversial.

Sculptures and paintings from all over the world make up this retrospective.

A chronological path retraces the American artist’s different work cycles, from his first pieces inspired by Pop Art to his most recent creations and their dialogue with art history.

Exclusive: new pieces will be on display at the exhibition. www.centrepompidou.fr/en Place Georges Pompidou - 75004 Paris Angelina Infanti +33 (0)1 44 78 40 50 professionnels-tourisme@centrepompidou.fr

Jeff Koons

Jeanne Lanvin et les arts

David Bowie is...

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3rd March to 31st May 2015 Philharmonie de Paris 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... www.philharmoniedeparis.fr/en Exhibition Hall - Philharmonie 1 211 avenue Jean-Jaurès - 75019 Paris Ludovic Boulet Anna Ajoubair +33 (0)1 44 84 44 84 collectivites@cite-musique.fr

(Jeanne Lanvin and the arts) 5th March to 24th August 2015 Palais Galliera, Paris’ Museum of Fashion After her initial career as a milliner, Jeanne Lanvin imposed herself as one of the most illustrious fashion designers in the world.

Palais Galliera is exhibiting around one hundred models and accessories that are the most representative of her creative production. Selected for their aesthetic qualities, day and evening dresses, suits, coats and even hats illustrate the long career of Jeanne Lanvin.

The staging was executed in close collaboration with Alber Elbaz, Maison Lanvin’s current creative director. www.mam.paris.fr/en 10 avenue Pierre Ier de Serbie 75016 Paris Nathalie Anielewska +33 (0)1 80 05 41 06 nathalie.anielewska@paris.fr

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Musée du Luxembourg

Les vrais Tudor (The real Tudors) 16th March to 19th July 2015 Musée du Luxembourg The Tudor family is behind the royal dynasty that gave its name to a period of English history between 1485 and 1603.

During the English Renaissance, the Tudor period covers the reign of five monarchs who helped make their country a major European power.

Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I come to life through portraits, archive documents and personal objects.

Far from the romantic legend that created their scandalous reputation, these original testimonials reveal the real face of the Tudors. www.museeduluxembourg.fr/en 19 rue de Vaugirard - 75006 Paris RMNGP +33 (0)1 40 13 62 00 venteennombre@museeduluxembourg.fr

Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947).

Peindre l’Arcadie (Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947).

Painting Arcadia) 17th March to 19th July 2015 Musée d’Orsay The Musée d’Orsay pays tribute to Pierre Bonnard through a retrospective covering every facet and period of his artistic life.

An eclectic artist, Bonnard explored many creative areas: painting, drawing, printing, decorative art, sculpture, photography.

From portraits to still life, intimate scenes to pastoral subjects, from the urban landscape to antique décor, Bonnard’s work reveals a sensitive and instinctive artist.

Inspired by his surrounding environment, his aesthetics, essentially decorative, feed on incisive observations and are often full of humour.

His palette of bright, light colours made him one of the key names in Modern Art and an essential representative of the Arcadian movement. www.musee-orsay.fr/en 1 rue de la Légion d’Honneur 75007 Paris Musée et Compagnie (bulk tickets) +33 (0)1 40 13 49 13 museecie@rmngp.fr

Velásquez et le triomphe de la peinture espagnole (Velásquez and the triumph of Spanish painting) 25th March to 13th July 2015 Grand Palais, Galeries nationales A major figure in art history, Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) is without doubt the most famous painter from the Spanish Golden Age. The exhibition draws a parallel with other artists of his era that he had known, admired or influenced.

Focusing on Velázquez and his initial compositions, the exhibition shows the variations of style and subject that marked his passage from Naturalism to Caravaggism.

The diverse nature of the pieces presented testify to the artist’s skill and expertise in creating landscapes, paintings and historical depictions.

La planète mode de Jean-Paul Gaultier.

De la rue aux étoiles.

(The fashion world of Jean-Paul Gaultier. From the street to the stars.)

1st April to 3rd August 2015 Grand Palais, Galeries nationales The exhibition presents previously unseen pieces (haute couture and ready-to-wear) created by the designer between 1970 and 2013.

They are accompanied by sketches, archive documents, stage costumes and audiovisual resources (film clips, fashion shows, concerts, dance shows and TV programmes).

The exhibition is organised by the Fine Arts Museum of Montreal in partnership with RMNGP and in collaboration with the Maison Jean-Paul Gaultier Paris. www.grandpalais.fr/en 3 avenue du Général Eisenhower 75008 Paris Musée et Compagnie (bulk tickets) +33 (0)1 40 13 49 13 museecie@rmngp.fr

Piaf. J’m’en fous pas mal !

(Piaf. I couldn’t care less!)

(Title pending) 14th April to 31st August 2015 BNF - Site François Mitterand – Grande Galerie 2015 is the centenary year of the birth of Edith Piaf. An essential figure in the history of French popular songs and culture, her look and her voice are part of a nation’s collective memory and her songs are still sung by many.

The exhibition rediscovers the important faces and moments in the life of the small street singer who became an international star, as well as her famous little black dress.

To better understand her career and her legend, hundreds of documents are on display: photos, letters, posters, records and sound recordings, film clips, magazines, objects... www.bnf.fr Quai François-Mauriac 75013 Paris Laurence Nida + 33 (0)1 53 79 42 66 laurence.nida@bnf.fr

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Le Corbusier 29th April to 3rd August 2015 Centre Pompidou Fifty years after his death, this brand new retrospective pays tribute to the famous architect and urbanist without forgetting his career as a painter and designer.

A key player in modernism, Le Corbusier revolutionised the architecture of the 20th century theorising in particular the concept of the “living unit”, the result of research into collective housing and the relationship between the individual and their home.

The exhibition captures the comprehension and expression of space and shape throughout Le Corbusier’s work with a focus on the importance of the body as it becomes a unit of measure for homes and furniture. www.centrepompidou.fr/en Place Georges Pompidou - 75004 Paris Angelina Infanti +33 (0)1 44 78 40 50 professionnels-tourisme@centrepompidou.fr

Pompidou Centre

L’Inca et le Conquistador

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(The Inca and the Conquistador) 23rd June to 27th September 2015 Musée du quai Branly - East Mezzanine The conquest of Peru (1520-1541) is explained through the biography of two men: the Inca Atahualpa and conquistador Francisco Pizarro. The original staging adopts several points of view to deliver as many stories about the Conquest.

The exhibition combines works of art, engravings, paintings, maps of the era and Spanish and Inca objects (weapons, clothing, accessories, insignia, ceramics, metalwork). www.quaibranly.fr/en 37 quai Branly - 75007 Paris Benjamin Monnerot-Dumaine +33 (0)1 56 61 70 00 tourisme@quaibranly.fr

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Grand Palais - Galeries natio

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842). Les séductions de la peinture (Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842). The seduction of painting) 21st September 2015 to 11th January 2016 Grand Palais, Galeries nationales Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun is one of the greatest portrait artists of her time, an equal of Quentin de La Tour or Jean-Baptiste Greuze.

Born into the petty bourgeoisie, she imposed herself with the ruling classes in the French kingdom, particularly the king and his family. She became the official painter to Queen Marie-Antoinette.

This first French retrospective dedicated to the artist presents nearly 130 of her paintings. The exhibition offers a complete retrospective of a major body of work which also illustrates a great moment in European history. www.grandpalais.fr/en 3 avenue du Général Eisenhower 75008 Paris Musée et Compagnie (bulk tickets) +33 (0)1 40 13 49 13 museecie@rmngp.fr

Fragonard amoureux (Fragonard in love) 1st October 2015 to 1st January 2016 Musée du Luxembourg The work of Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) is clearly marked by love, often echoing the transformations and preoccupations of his time.

The exhibition explores the different variations of the artist around the theme of sentiment and the impulse of love. After his initial pastoral works that inherited the gallant 17th century tradition, Fragonard painted amorous allegories, neo-classical pieces steeped in mysticism, until the end of his career. www.museeduluxembourg.fr/en 19 rue de Vaugirard - 75006 Paris RMNGP +33 (0)1 40 13 62 00 venteennombre@museeduluxembourg.fr

(Martin Scorsese: the exhibition) (Title and dates pending) 7th October 2015 to 24th January 2016 La Cinémathèque française This first grand exhibition dedicated to Martin Scorsese focuses mainly on his private collection as well as that of Robert de Niro and Paul Schrader.

It pays tribute to the artistic work of the director and also to his commitment to protect international film heritage and history.

A grand stylist of the silver screen, through his films Martin Scorsese tells the story of the people and conflicts of his country. The exhibition illustrates how his artistic approach to storytelling has shaped modern American cinema. His sources of inspiration and particular working methods are also presented. www.cinematheque.fr 51 rue de Bercy 75012 Paris Vincent Merlier +33 (0)1 71 19 33 78 collectivites@cinematheque.fr

Shadows d’Andy Warhol (Shadows by Andy Warhol) 2nd October 2015 to 7th February 2016 Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris This exceptional exhibition presents the monumental series of Shadows for the first time outside of the United States.

Andy Warhol’s greatest ever creation, Shadows covers some 135 linear metres in the museum’s curved galleries. This disproportionate installation made of 102 panels representing the same motif in 17 different colours reflects our world made up of an accumulation and flow of images.

To illustrate the work of this major artist and visionary of the 20th century, the experience focuses also on his late works. A selection of his most impacting films is shown, some in 16mm in their original format with the characteristic jumps and noises. www.mam.paris.fr/en 11 avenue du Président Wilson 75016 Paris Nathalie Anielewska +33 (0)1 80 05 41 06 nathalie.anielewska@paris.fr

Shadows d’Andy Warhol

Le portrait florentin au XVIe siècle (The Florentine portrait in the 16th century) (Title pending) Autumn 2015 Musée Jacquemart-André The exhibition offers a panoramic view of Florentine portrait art in the 16th century.

Its grand themes and major stylistic mutations develop in parallel with the

cultural and religious changes in Cinquecento.

Austere portraits of the Republican period are followed by heroic representations of soldiers, symbolic of the conflicts that enabled the Medicis to take over the city in 1530.

Then followed the rich and elegant portraits of courtesans and then artists, illustrating the interest painters had in other forms of art such as poetry and music.

Le roi est mort (The King is dead) (Dates pending) 26th October 2015 to 21st February 2016 Château de Versailles The chateau dedicates the year’s major exhibition to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the death of Louis XIV at Versailles, on 1st September 1715.

Works of art and historic documents of the greatest importance from all over the world are on display, often for the first time.

This exhibition and its historic surroundings required grandiose staging. Director Pier Luigi Pizzi was entrusted with the orchestration of this grand Baroque spectacle. http://en.chateauversailles.fr Place d’armes 78000 Versailles Christophe Didier +33 (0)1 30 83 53 95 christophe.didier@chateauversailles.fr

The second half of the century is marked by monumental pieces offering an allegorical representation of the subject, returning to a certain simplicity in the illustration of sentiment. www.musee-jacquemart-andre.com 158 boulevard Haussmann 75008 Paris Gaëlle Lemaire +33 (0)1 45 62 11 59 groupes@musee-jacquemart-andre.com

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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

7th January to 10th February 2015 24th June to 28th July 2015

Chinese New Year 19th February 2015

RBS 6 Nations

6th February to 21st March 2015 Stade de France www.rbs6nations.com/en

Musical Fountains Show

April to October 2015 Château de Versailles www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr/en

Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

12th April 2015 www.schneiderelectricparismarathon.com

Weather Festival

May 2015 www.weatherfestival.fr

Candlelight Visit at Vaux le Vicomte

Early May to early October 2015 www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/en

L’Art du jardin

7th to 11th May 2015 Under the nave of the Grand Palais www.lartdujardin.com

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16th May 2015 www.nuitdesmusees.culture.fr

Jazz Festival in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

21st May to 1st June 2015 www.festivaljazzsaintgermainparis.com

The 2015 French Open Roland-Garros 24th May to 7th June 2015 Stade Roland-Garros www.rolandgarros.com

Paris Jazz Festival

Early June to end-July 2015 Parc Floral de Paris www.parisjazzfestival.fr

Fountains Night Show

Mid-June to mid-September 2015 Château de Versailles www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr/en

Fête de la musique

21st June 2015 www.fetedelamusique.culture.fr

Barrière Enghien Jazz Festival

Rock en Seine

End August 2015 www.rockenseine.com/en

Paris Design Week

Early September 2015 www.parisdesignweek.fr/en

5th edition of the biennial PHOTOQUAI

End June 2015 www.facebook.com/Enghienjazzfest

22nd September to 22nd November 2015 www.photoquai.fr

Solidays

Techno Parade

End June 2015 www.solidays.org/english

Mid-September 2015 www.technoparade.fr/english

Gay Pride

European Heritage Days

27th June 2015 www.wearefamily-paris.com

12th and 13th September 2015 www.journeesdupatrimoine.culture.fr

Alstom Open de France

Nuit blanche

2nd to 5th July 2015 Golf National de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines www.alstom.opendefrance.fr

Meeting Areva

Early July 2015 Stade de France www.diamondleague-paris.com/en

3rd October 2015 www.paris.fr/english

Qatar Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe October 2015 Hippodrome de Longchamp www.prixarcdetriomphe.com/en

BNP Paribas Masters

Bastille Day 14th July 2015

2nd to 8th November 2015 Bercy Arena www.bnpparibasmasters.com

Paris Plages

A sneak preview:

Mid-July to mid-August 2015 www.paris.fr/english

Open Air Cinema at La Villette

End July to end August 2015 www.villette.com/en

Tour de France Finish

26th July 2015 Champs-Élysées www.letour.fr/le-tour/2014/us

Festival Classique au Vert

Early August to mid-September 2015 Parc Floral de Paris www.classiqueauvert.paris.fr

UEFA EURO 2016

10th June to 10th July 2016 Stade de France, Saint-Denis Parc des Princes, Paris www.uefa.com

Ryder Cup 2018

September 2018 Saint-Quentin-en Yvelines National Golf course www.rydercup2018france.fr

Gay Games

4th to 12th August 2018 www.paris2018.com/en

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

DATES OF MAIN TRADE FAIRS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Who’s next prêt-à-porter 17th to 20th January 2015 July 2015 Parc des expositions Paris Porte de Versailles Theme: ready-to-wear fashion/ accessories

Maison et objet 23rd to 27th January 2015 September 2015 Parc des expositions Paris Nord Villepinte Theme: fashion/home

Première Vision Pluriel 10th to 12th February 2015 15th to 17th September 2015 Parc des expositions Paris Nord Villepinte Theme: fashion and textiles

Salon international de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace 15th to 21st June 2015 Parc des expositions Paris Le Bourget Theme: aerospace/transport

Equip’Auto 13th to 17th October 2015 Parc des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte Theme: equipment and services for all vehicles

Batimat 2nd to 6th November 2015 Parc des expositions Paris Nord Villepinte Theme: construction/civil engineering

United Nations Climate Conference (COP21) 30th November to 9th December 2015 Parc des expositions Paris le Bourget Theme: negotiation of a universal climate agreement

Pollutec 13th to 16th October 2015 Parc des expositions Paris Porte de Versailles Theme: environment and energy

The Paris Region Tourist Board and Viparis (organisation managing the main exhibition centres in and around Paris) offer the “Welcome Pack”, a unique initiative focused on three key offers: reception, transfer and services.

It is a comprehensive free pack providing information about orientation and transport for visitors, exhibitors and participants, and is available in train stations and airports in and near Paris as well as the event venue itself.

It is given free of charge to the organisers of international events taking place at exhibition centres in Paris and Île-de-France, subject to eligibility*.

The Welcome Pack in figures - In over 5 years, deployment at 220 events and 200,000 passengers transported - In 2013, around forty professional events covered and over 100 days of deployment * Conventions with over 5,000 participants. International events with over 3,500 attendees of which 2,000 are from overseas. Professional trade fairs with over 25,000 visitors (or 6,000 visitors if over 20% are from overseas).

clienteles-affaires@visitparisregion.com

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Destination Impressionism From the precursors of Impressionism to those who were inspired by it, many sites in Paris and its region have been marked by great painters such as Monet, Renoir, Sisley, Degas…

High point for 2015: the international celebration of the 125th anniversary of Vincent Van Gogh’s death means it’s the ideal time to visit Auvers-sur-Oise.

125th anniversary of the death of Van Gogh Auvers-sur-Oise: the last days in the life of Van Gogh Less than thirty kilometres from Paris, Auvers-sur-Oise owes its reputation to Vincent van Gogh who moved there in 1890. In less than 70 days he created nearly 80 paintings amongst which were Champ de blé aux corbeaux (Wheatfield with Crows), Portrait du Dr Gachet (Portrait of Dr Gachet) and L’Église d’Auvers-sur-Oise (The Church at Auvers-sur-Oise).

Vincent Van Gogh died on 29th July. He is buried in the Auvers-sur-Oise cemetery next to his brother Theo.

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Auvers-sur-Oise: an open-air museum Auvers attracts visitors from all over the world on a pilgrimage to visit Van Gogh country. They discover an open-air museum of landscapes that have been preserved along with their many historical monuments such as Notre-Dame Church, the Auberge Ravoux, the house of Dr Gachet as well as the Château d’Auvers, the Musée de l’Absinthe and Daubigny’s home-studio.

The show Voyage au temps des Impressionnistes (A journey through the Impressionist era) plunges visitors into the atmosphere of Haussmannian Paris and its cabarets.

It offers an introduction to absinthe, the fashions of the late 1880s, train travel and the famous Saint-Lazare station, journeys to the coast, painters and their floating studios…

Film projections, scenery, videos, music... Everything brings this era back to life, an era so rich in the lights and colours of Monet, Renoir and Pissarro.

The chateau has 3 dining rooms. 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

Auberge Ravoux

Musée de l’Absinthe (Absinthe Museum) After Lautrec and Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh dedicated a painting to absinthe in 1887. To understand absinthe’s importance in social and cultural life in the 19th century, the museum offers a unique collection of objects required for the ritual consumption of the drink as well as drawings from the press, etchings and paintings.

Possibility of tastings at the museum. www.musee-absinthe.com 44 rue Callé 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise Marie-Claude Delahaye +33 (0)1 30 36 83 26 absinthe.auvers@free.com

La Maison-Atelier de Daubigny (Daubigny’s Studio House) In 1861 the famous landscape painter Daubigny moved to Auvers-sur-Oise where he welcomed his artist friends.

His home-studio is decorated with exceptional paintings by Daubigny (father and son) as well as works by Corot, Daumier and even Oudinot. www.atelier-daubigny.com 61 rue Daubigny 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise Marie-France Gillet +33 (0)1 30 36 60 60 reservation@atelier-daubigny.com

Van Gogh Europe pays tribute to the Dutch painter and offers an exceptional programme entitled “Van Gogh 2015: 125 years of inspiration”: grand exhibitions, events, new mediation resources, dedicated infrastructures…

Van Gogh Europe federates around thirty institutions from the Netherlands, Belgium, France and England with the mission to promote Van Gogh’s legacy. Among them: Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam), Mons 2015 European Capital of Culture, Van Gogh Brabant, Kröller-Müller Museum, Paris Region Tourist Board, Van Gogh Foundation (Arles), Saint-Rémy-de-Provence... www.vangogh2015.eu

In the footsteps of Van Gogh 2015 (Auvers-sur-Oise cultural season)

April to September 2015 A restored version of Lust for Life is about to appear on the big screen and so the cultural team at Auvers-sur-Oise are celebrating Van Gogh through cinema. Over the summer, a public programme brings something different to this village of artists. www.visitparisregion.com This cultural season is part of the exceptional European programme entitled “Van Gogh 2015: 125 years of inspiration.”

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(Also known as The House of Van Gogh) In this house, preserved as it originally was, visitors can see modest room number 5 where Van Gogh spent the last few days of his life.

A video evokes the artist’s work at Auvers whilst in the courtyard 10 illustrated panels retrace Van Gogh’s personal and artistic path through the places he lived.

Still operating as an inn today, Auberge Ravoux offers simple and authentic food served with local wines in the warm atmosphere of a literary café. www.maisondevangogh.fr/en Place de la Mairie 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise Marie-France Gillet +33 (0)1 30 36 60 60 mariefrance.gillet@vangoghfrance.com

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Van Gogh trip: from Paris to Auvers-sur-Oise 2 DAYS Van Gogh at the Musée d’Orsay

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(Orsay Museum) The Musée d’Orsay has 24 paintings

by Vincent van Gogh that retrace his artistic development between Paris and Arles. They are a testimony to the painter’s genius that led him beyond Impressionism, to open a new and singular artistic path.

The Parisian period is illustrated by works such as Autoportrait de 1887 (Self-portrait of 1887), L’Italienne (The Italian Woman), Le Restaurant de la Sirène à Asnières (Restaurant de la Sirène at Asnières) or Les Fritillaires (Fritillaries).

In these paintings are the colours and lights that Van Gogh borrowed from the Impressionists.

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The works created in the south of France are celebrated in particular by La Chambre de Van Gogh à Arles (Van Gogh’s Room in Arles), La Méridienne, La Nuit étoilé (Starry Night) or the Autoportrait de 1889 (Self-portrait of 1889).

From Van Gogh’s last few days spent in Auvers-sur-Oise, the museum exhibits major paintings such as Le Portrait du Dr Gachet and L’Église d’Auvers-sur-Oise. www.musee-orsay.fr/en 1 rue de la Légion d’Honneur 75007 Paris Musée et Compagnie (bulk tickets) +33 (0)1 40 13 49 13 museecie@rmngp.fr For group bookings, use the online form

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2pm: tour of the Musée d’Orsay discovering the famous collection of Impressionist paintings and the Van Gogh rooms (1h30) 3.30pm: break at the Musée d’Orsay restaurant (30min) With its authentic 1900s décor listed as a historical monument.

Laurence Corbet-Legris (Groupe Elior) +33 (0)1 58 01 12 11 laurence.corbet@elior.com 4pm: transfer to Place St Georges (+/- 30min)

8.45am: transfer to Auvers-sur-Oise (+/- 1h15; +/- 30km) 10 - 10.30am: tour of La Maison-Atelier de Daubigny (30min) This landscape painter created the first artist’s hostel in Auvers. www.atelier-daubigny.com 61 rue Daubigny 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise Marie-France Gillet +33 (0)1 30 36 60 60 reservation@atelier-daubigny.com 10.30am - 12pm: guided tour of the village of Auvers Sur les pas de Van Gogh (In the footsteps of Van Gogh) with the Tourism Information Office, including the church and the cemetery (1h30) Laurent Olivier +33 (0)1 34 48 00 10 laurent.olivier95@orange.fr 12 - 12.45pm: tour of Van Gogh’s bedroom in Auberge Ravoux (45min)

4.30 - 6.30pm: NEW guided tour In the footsteps of Van Gogh in Montmartre with the Montmartre Tourist Board (2h) This picturesque stroll follows the Parisian path of the great painter through the heart of Montmartre, from Père Tanguy’s shop to the cabarets (Chat-Noir, Tambourin, etc.).

A secret passage reveals the rural atmosphere of the Butte Montmartre in 1886 with its old windmills that inspired so many paintings. www.montmartre-guide.com/en Catherine Roudon +33 (0)1 42 62 21 21 catherine@montmartre-guide.com

12.45 - 2.15pm: lunch at Auberge Ravoux (1h30) www.maisondevangogh.fr/en Place de la Mairie 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise Marie-France Gillet +33 (0)1 30 36 60 60 mariefrance.gillet@vangoghfrance.com

2.30 - 3.15pm: tour of the Musée de l’Absinthe and tasting (45min) www.musee-absinthe.com 44 rue Callé 95430 Auvers-sur-Oise Marie-Claude Delahaye +33 (0)1 30 36 83 26 absinthe.auvers@free.com 3.30 - 5pm: show Voyage au temps des Impressionnistes (A journey through the Impressionist era) at Château d’Auvers (1h30) 5 - 5.30pm: break at the patio garden of the Château d’Auvers restaurant (bookings required) 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 5.30 - 6.45pm: return from Auverssur-Oise to Paris (+/- 1h15; +/- 30Km)

TIP

Musée d’Orsay / Musée de l’Orangerie passeport This pass provides access to the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions: - the same day in the museum where it is purchased, - within four days in the other museum.

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From precursors of Impressionism to Sisley

10am: guided tour of the Musée des peintres de Barbizon (Barbizon Museum) (1h30) Tracing the path of the landscape painters, precursors to Impressionism. 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 L’Atelier Jean-François Millet (the home-studio of Jean-François Millet) (45 min) 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 L’Atelier Hotel Les Pléiades www.hotel-les-pleiades.com 21 Grande Rue - 77630 Barbizon Samuel Tenenborczel +33 (0)1 60 66 85 95 hebergement@hotel-les-pleiades.com 1.45pm: bus transfer to Moret-sur-Loing (+/- 30min; +/- 20km) 2.15pm: guided tour Sur les pas de Sisley (In Sisley’s footsteps) with the Moret Seine and Loing Tourism Office (1h30) Guided tour of this charming medieval village where Sisley lived the last 20 years of his life. 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: return to Paris (1h)

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Paris at the time of the Impressionists

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10.30am: tour of the Musée Marmottan Monet (Marmottan Monet Museum), including the “Impression, Rising Sun” painting by Monet which gave its name to the Impressionist movement (1h30) www.marmottan.fr/uk/ 2 rue Louis Boilly - 75016 Paris Christine Lecca +33 (0)1 44 96 50 83 reservation@marmottan.com 12 noon: transfer on foot (+/- 10 min) 12.10pm: lunch at the restaurant La Gare (1h20) www.groupe-bertrand.com 19 chaussée de la Muette - 75016 Paris Alexandra Maury +33 (0)1 53 45 84 95 a.maury@groupe-bertrand.com 1.30pm: metro transfer (+/- 30min) 2pm: Guided tour of the Opéra National de Paris - Palais Garnier with Cultival (1h30) Emblematic symbol of Second Empire architecture and the Impressionist period. www.cultival.fr/en International: Arina Trunova +33 (0)1 42 46 74 62 arina@cultival.fr 3.30pm: Tour of Impressionist Paris in a 2CV with 4 roues sous 1 parapluie (1h30) www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com/EN/index.html Aurélie Alix +33 (0)1 58 59 27 82 aurelie.alix@4roues-sous-1parapluie.com 5pm: free time in Montmartre 7pm: dinner at the restaurant Le Moulin de la Galette, a bistro at the top of Montmartre, on the site of the dance hall of the same name that was immortalised by Renoir. www.lemoulindelagalette.fr/en 83 rue Lepic - 75018 Paris Stéphane Maury +33 (0)1 47 05 50 18 commercial@antoineheerah.com

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Monet, Renoir: from the Musée de l’Orangerie (Orangerie Museum) to Montmartre

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NEW Discover the Musée de Montmartre (Montmartre Museum) Open 17th October 2014 Dedicated to the history of Butte Montmartre, this museum tells the tale of the area’s artistic effervescence and the atmosphere of its famous cabarets through paintings, posters and drawings by Toulouse-Lautrec, Modigliani, Kupka, Steinlen, Valadon, Utrillo...

In October 2014, the Montmartre museum offers new areas and a restaurant serving light meals with a view over the gardens.

Studio-flat Chez Valadon and Utrillo Suzanne Valadon, famous for being one of the first women painters, moved in to number 12 rue Cortot in 1898. She stayed there again between 1912 and 1926 with her boyfriend André Utter and his son Maurice Utrillo who painted unforgettable views of Montmartre. The workshop has been reconstructed and opens its doors to the public for the first time.

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Hotel Demarne Completely refurbished, this beautiful 19th century private residence can now host top level temporary exhibitions. Père Tanguy, who sold colours to Impressionist painters, had lodgings there.

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Café Renoir On the ground floor of Hotel Demarne, in the summer months Café Renoir extends its patio into the Renoir Gardens. This tea room offers delicious afternoon teas and light snacks under the conservatory that was designed by Hubert Le Gall. The conservatory is heated in winter.

It is open all year round, from 10am to 6pm. www.museedemontmartre.fr/museum-gardens Musée de Montmartre – Jardins Renoir 12 rue Cortot - 75018 PARIS Karelle Le Quéré +33 (0)1 49 25 89 43 k.lequere@museedemontmartre.fr

DAY 1 2 - 3pm: tour of the Musée de l’Orangerie, including Monet’s famous Nymphéas (Water Lilies) (1h) www.musee-orangerie.fr Jardin des Tuileries (near the Seine) 75001 Paris Musée et Compagnie (bulk tickets) +33 (0)1 40 13 49 13 museecie@rmngp.fr For group bookings, use the online form.

3pm: metro transfer (+/- 15min) 3.15pm: Impressionist walk through Montmartre with the Montmartre Tourist Board (1h30) in the footsteps of Renoir, Pissarro, Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh... www.montmartre-guide.com/en Catherine Roudon +33 (0)1 42 62 21 21 catherine@montmartre-guide.com 4.45pm: tour of the Montmartre Museum and refreshments on the patio of Café Renoir. www.museedemontmartre.fr 12 rue Cortot - 75018 Paris Karelle Le Quéré +33 (0)1 49 25 89 43 k.lequere@museedemontmartre.fr 6pm: transfer on foot (+/- 20 min) 7 - 11pm: dinner-show at the Moulin Rouge, the famous cabaret immortalised

by Toulouse-Lautrec. www.moulin-rouge.com 82 boulevard de Clichy - 75018 Paris Katrin Grigull +33 (0)1 53 09 82 24 katrin.grigull@moulinrouge.fr

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Île des Impressionnistes, Chat

OPTION 3 Visit the land of the Impressionists, the banks of the River Seine that inspired these great painters.

9.45pm: transfer from Paris to Chatou (+/- 30 min)

Musée d’Orsay

OPTION 2 Tour of Impressionist Paris in a 2CV with 4 roues sous 1 parapluie (max. 9h) A rented 2CV: an original way for driving from Paris to Auvers-sur-Oise.

In the village so dear to Van Gogh, visit the chateau, discover the show A journey through the Impressionist era and enjoy lunch (tour and lunch included). In the afternoon, using a roadbook and sat nav, discover the landscapes of Vexin that so inspired the Impressionists. www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com Aurélie Alix +33 (0)1 58 59 27 82 aurelie.alix@4roues-sous-1parapluie.com

10.15 - 11.45am: NEW theatrical tour In the footsteps of the Impressionists with the Pays des Impressionistes Tourism Information Office.

This immersive tour brings the era of the Impressionists to life. Throughout the tour along the River Seine around Chatou and the famous Maison Fournaise, visitors will meet an oarsman, a Parisian woman, an art critic, an amateur painter... www.pays-des-impressionnistes.fr Dominique Gueugnon +33 (0)1 30 61 61 35 d.gueugnon@otpdi.fr

11.45am - 12.30pm: tour of the Musée Fournaise which brings back to life the elegant parties that were held on the banks of the River Seine during the Impressionists’ era, and the passion for rowing. www.musee-fournaise.com Île des Impressionnistes 78400 Chatou Gwennaëlle Walther +33 (0)1 34 80 63 22 musee.fournaise@mairie-chatou.fr 12.30 - 2pm: lunch at the restaurant at Maison Fournaise, the natural landscape from the famous Déjeuner des Canotiers (Lunch of the Boating Party) by Renoir www.restaurant-fournaise.fr Île des Impressionnistes 3 rue du Bac - 78400 Chatou Peter Ruiter +33 (0)1 30 71 41 91 lamaisonfournaise@yahoo.fr 2pm: transfer from Chatou to Paris (+/- 30min)

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OPTION 1 1st April to 31st October 2015 9am - 6.30pm: PARISCityVISION shuttle Monet Day: Musée d’Orsay and Giverny (9h30) Beginning with a guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay followed by unaccompanied lunch. Then on to Giverny for a guided tour of the gardens and unaccompanied visit of Monet’s house before returning to Paris. www.pariscityvision.com/en International: Giovanni Maciocco +33 (0)1 44 55 60 12 g.maciocco@pariscityvision.com

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

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

3 exhibition-events dedicated to Napoleon I Napoléon et Paris : une capitale pour l’Europe

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(Napoleon and Paris: a capital for Europe) From 8th April to 30th August 2015 Musée Carnavalet This exhibition shows how Napoleon saw Paris... and how Parisians saw their sovereign.

Napoleon’s interest in the capital never waned, even if he had a complex relationship with the city.

As the main political theatre during the Napoleonic period, Paris illustrates the complexity of this great man simultaneously inspired by the philosophy of the Enlightenment and a promoter of new absolute monarchy.

Nearly 400 works and documents (paintings, prints, drawings, furniture, objects...) can be seen. www.carnavalet.paris.fr/en 23 rue de Sévigné - 75003 Paris Nathalie Anielewska +33 (0)1 80 05 41 06 nathalie.anielewska@paris.fr

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Le bivouac de Napoléon : luxe impérial en campagne et en voyage.

(Napoleon’s military camp: imperial luxury on campaign and when travelling) End March to end July 2015 Galerie des Gobelins Napoleon spent a great deal of time travelling or on campaign. For his military camps and whenever he

travelled, he had a very particular organisation that recreated imperial etiquette.

His campaign tents were genuine travelling palaces and his luggage carried luxurious folding furnishings and furniture: bed, table, armchair, desk and toiletries were tidied away in precious cases and specially designed trunks.

Galerie des Gobelins

The exhibition offers a very complete vision of the Emperor’s military camp.

His work and rest space has been reconstructed under an original tent dating back to 1808. www.mobiliernational.culture.gouv.fr 42 avenue des Gobelins - 75013 Paris Véronique Leprette +33 (0)1 44 08 52 74 veronique.leprette@culture.gouv.fr

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Napoléon à Sainte-Hélène (Napoleon in Saint Helena) April to July 2016 Army museum - Hôtel national des Invalides Dedicated to the exile of Napoleon I on Saint Helena, the exhibition depicts his everyday life on the island until his death on 5th May 1821.

It exclusively presents the furniture from Longwood House, Napoleon’s last home, recently restored and shown for the first time to the public, off the island.

The exhibition focuses on the rise of the legend of the Emperor and how the legend has developed up to the present day. www.musee-armee.fr/en 129 rue de Grenelle - 75007 Paris Céline Escalère, +33 (0)1 44 42 43 87 tourisme@musee-armee.fr

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

Château de Fontainebleau Ceaselessly renovated and refurbished, Fontainebleau experienced eight centuries of continuous royal presence, from the arrival of Louis VII the Younger in 1137, to the abdication of Napoleon III in 1870.

Today, it still houses a great many treasures of the Imperial era.

Napoleon I hastened to restore and refurnish the chateau that the French revolution had emptied.

The Napoleon I Museum has an exceptional collection of furniture, art, objets d’art, weapons, clothing, documents and historical souvenirs that belonged to the Imperial family.

The Sovereign Grands Appartements present the private apartment of Napoleon I, as it would have been in the First Empire. The Petits Appartements can also be visited.

They were inhabited by Napoleon and Joséphine, then Napoleon and Marie-Louise. www.chateaudefontainebleau.fr Place du Général de Gaulle - 77300 Fontainebleau Hugo Plumel +33 (0)1 60 71 51 61 hugo.plumel@chateaudefontainebleau.fr

Events at the Château de Fontainebleau in 2015 - Spring 2015: opening of Joséphine’s bedroom - End March to end June 2015: exhibition “Pius VII in conflict with Napoleon. Rome, Paris, Fontainebleau, 1796-1814”

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TOURS

1 DAY Fontainebleau: in Napoleon’s footsteps Morning: audio guided tour of the Grands Appartements in the Château de Fontainebleau: the Pope’s apartment, the Renaissance rooms and the Sovereigns’ apartments finishing with the Emperor’s apartment.

Lunch in a restaurant in central Fontainebleau.

Afternoon: guided tour of the Napoleon I Museum.

Every day except Tuesday and Sunday. www.visit.pariswhatelse.fr 11 rue Royale - 77300 Fontainebleau Virginie Roy +33 (0)1 60 39 60 39 roy@tourisme77.fr

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Fontainebleau in the days of the Emperor 10am: guided tour of the town of Fontainebleau and visit of the private residences erected during the different Court residencies.

11.30am: guided tour of the Military Equestrian Centre and the former stables of Napoleon I. 12.30pm: lunch in a restaurant in the town centre.

2.30pm: free time in the Napoleon I Museum, then guided tour of the Small Apartments in the Château de Fontainebleau.

Option: accommodation at Hotel Napoléon.

Fontainebleau Tourisme www.fontainebleau-tourisme.com/index.php/en Dominique Dominjon +33 (0)1 60 74 99 95 dominique@fontainebleau-tourisme.com

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

Le Grand Trianon The Grand Trianon, built by Jules Hardouin Mansart in 1687, is without a doubt the most refined collection of buildings in the entire Versailles estate.

After having commissioned its restoration, Napoleon Bonaparte stayed there several times with his second wife, the Empress Marie-Louise.

The current layout is very close to that of the First Empire.

The Emperor’s small apartments Napoleon occupied these apartments for the first time in 1809, in the period that followed his divorce from Joséphine.

The Empress’ apartments In the left wing we find the Empress’ bedroom, the Salon des Glaces, the Salon de la Chapelle... http://en.chateauversailles.fr Place d’armes - 78000 Versailles Christophe Didier +33 (0)1 30 83 53 95 christophe.didier@chateauversailles.fr

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

There are also portraits of Napoleon and his two wives, Joséphine de Beauharnais and Marie-Louise de Habsbourg-Lorraine.

In the 1792 Hall, visitors can admire portraits of Bonaparte and young officers who were to become his generals and marshals. Further on, a monumental painting depicts the battle of Wagram, in 1809 (Galerie des Batailles). http://en.chateauversailles.fr Place d’armes - 78000 Versailles Christophe Didier +33 (0)1 30 83 53 95 christophe.didier@chateauversailles.fr

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TIP 2-day pass This pass gives access to the many facets of Versailles with plenty of time for perusing the chateau and gardens.

Valid for 2 consecutive days, access to all areas. http://en.chateauversailles.fr Christophe Didier +33 (0)1 30 83 53 95 christophe.didier@chateauversailles.fr

NEW Nights at the Orangerie Every year, a series of grand open-air shows is organised in the enchanting surroundings of the Orangerie Gardens at the Château de Versailles. On the programme: operas, concerts, ballets... www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr/en Frania Kolodziej +33 (0)1 30 83 74 44 infos@chateauversailles-spectacles.fr

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Joséphine and Napoleon at Rueil-Malmaison The town of Rueil-Malmaison reveals authentic testimonies to the imperial era, particularly concerning Joséphine de Beauharnais, Napoleon Bonaparte’s first wife.

Château de Malmaison The Malmaison estate is an authentic example of the imperial era.

Purchased in 1799 by Napoleon and Joséphine Bonaparte, it became their residence under the Consulate.

Joséphine organised many parties and banquets there but between

1800 and 1802, their home was also the venue for political decision-making.

Furniture, tapestries, woodwork, paintings and many collections of period objects make the Château de Malmaison a precious gem from the First Empire.

EXHIBITION 2015

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(From Waterloo to Saint Helena: the big journey) 1st June to 31st August 2015 Musée national du Château de Malmaison After defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon abdicated. Queen Hortense, his step-daughter, welcomed him at Malmaison.

Aged 46, he was planning to build a life for himself in America. He went to Rochefort-sur-Mer, but the two frigates ready to take him and his suite to America never left harbour as they were blocked by English ships.

Having retreated to the Isle of Aix, Napoleon negotiated his surrender; the British insisted on his exile.

Organised for the bicentenary of the fall of the First Empire (Waterloo 1815) and the exile of Napoleon to Saint Helena, this exhibition evokes the transitory period of the Napoleonic era. www.chateau-malmaison.fr/en Avenue du Château de Malmaison 92500 Rueil-Malmaison Marie-Line Luce +33 (0)1 41 29 05 57 marie-line.luce@culture.gouv.fr

Visit: Bonaparte’s office, the Salle du Conseil, Joséphine’s bedroom as it was originally… www.chateau-malmaison.fr/en Avenue du Château de Malmaison 92500 Rueil-Malmaison Marie-Line Luce +33 (0)1 41 29 05 57 marie-line.luce@culture.gouv.fr

The Joséphine and Napoleon Bonaparte Path A stroll in 10 stages with the free Rueilphone app for iPhones and iPads.

Download it from www.rueil-tourisme.com/EN

Church of Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul A listed monument, the Church of Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul houses the tombs of Joséphine and her daughter Queen Hortense.

Made of Carrara marble, Joséphine’s tomb was finished in 1825.

In the church, visitors can admire the superb organ gifted by Napoleon III and created by Bacchio d’Agniolo. www.rueil-tourisme.com/EN Rueil-Malmaison Tourist Board 13 boulevard du Maréchal Foch 92500 Rueil-Malmaison Maud Richy +33 (0)1 47 32 37 29 m.richy@rueil-tourisme.com

TOURS

IN RUEIL-MALMAISON Every day except Tuesdays and the first Sunday of the month.

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).

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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. www.rueil-tourisme.com/EN Rueil-Malmaison Tourist Board 13 boulevard du Maréchal Foch 92500 Rueil-Malmaison Maud Richy +33 (0)1 47 32 37 29 m.richy@rueil-tourisme.com

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Napoleon tour: Château de Malmaison + Invalides Departure for Rueil-Malmaison, guided tour of the chateau, then free time at the Church of Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul.

Lunch.

Back to Paris to visit the Church in the Invalides.

Mondays and Fridays. www.pariscityvision.com/en International: Giovanni Maciocco +33 (0)1 44 55 60 12 g.maciocco@pariscityvision.com

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BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT AND PARIS “Napoleonic memories” tour (4h) Tour of the Marmottan library A historian fascinated by Napoleon, Paul Marmottan amassed a priceless collection on the First Empire in his personal library in Boulogne.

Tour of the Hotel Kergorlay-Langsdorff Built in the 1890s for a descendent of General de Caulaincourt, one of Napoleon’s Grand Cavalrymen, this private residence hides precious historic memories associated with the Napoleonic era.

The tour finishes with a snack served in the residence’s dining room. http://uk.tourisme-hautsdeseine.com Hauts-de-Seine Réservation Estelle Silliard +33 (0)1 46 93 03 01 reservation@tourisme92.com

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.

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. www.rueil-tourisme.com/EN Rueil-Malmaison Tourist Board 13 boulevard du Maréchal Foch - 92500 Rueil-Malmaison Maud Richy +33 (0)1 47 32 37 29 m.richy@rueil-tourisme.com

From Bonaparte to Napoleon: in the footsteps of an exceptional man Tour of the Château de Malmaison.

Lunch in a restaurant in Rueil-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

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Napoleon in Rambouillet Around fifty kilometres to the south-west of Paris, the Rambouillet Estate is a 14th century fortified castle that has been progressively transformed into a private home by the illustrious characters who owned it, in particular Louis XVI and Napoleon I.

Château de Rambouillet Within the chateau, Napoleon definitively made his mark.

In 1804, the former royal estate became an imperial residence: Napoleon Bonaparte made Rambouillet his hunting headquarters.

He made improvements to the chateau which became one of his favourite residences. Today, visitors can discover his apartments, the neo-Pompeiian interior decoration, the bathroom and objects that describe in detail the Emperor’s everyday.

Surrounded by gardens and parks that have received the “Jardin Remarquable” label, with its canals and six islands the Rambouillet estate has everything a visitor needs for a pleasant stroll. The visit continues with the Dairy of Queen Marie-Antoinette and the Thatched Cottage with Shells, decorated with mother-of-pearl and seashells. www.chateau-rambouillet.monuments-nationaux.fr/en International: William Roussel +33 (0)1 44 61 20 83 william.roussel@monuments-nationaux.fr

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Restoration work is planned at the chateau for 2015. Please contact the site itself for more information.

Rambouillet: Imperial residence (1h30) Everyday life, arts and history are covered during a guided tour to discover the grand and also small details in the life of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Option of guided horse and carriage ride to discover the chateau, the Queen’s Dairy, the Thatched Cottage with Shells and the 15-hectare gardens.

Two tours possible: - short tour (1h50): leaving from the chateau, the tour finishes at the Queen’s Dairy; - complete tour (2h15): pick-up and drop off at the chateau.

Maximum 20 people, booking required. www.chateau-rambouillet.monuments-nationaux.fr/en International: William Roussel +33 (0)1 44 61 20 83 william.roussel@monuments-nationaux.fr

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

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: Napoléon 1er sur le trône (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.

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 Hôtel national des Invalides 129 rue de Grenelle - 75007 Paris Anne Luro +33 (0)1 44 42 43 87 tourisme@musee-armee.fr

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.

No access to the colonnade which is closed for refurbishment. www.pantheon.monuments-nationaux.fr/en Place du Panthéon - 75005 Paris International: William Roussel +33 (0)1 44 61 20 83 william.roussel@monuments-nationaux.fr

Panthéon

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 International: Arina Trunova +33 (0)1 42 46 74 62 arina@cultival.fr

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. Once inside the door, the rich and ornate décor on Canot de l’Empereur (the Emperor’s Rowing Boat) is staggering.

Other testimonies to the Imperial era include the Sword of the “Marins de Garde”, the corps that accompanied the French Army from 1805 and the model ships (Muiron, a frigate with 44 canons built in 1797 and Le Triomphant, a ship with 74 canons). www.musee-marine.fr 17 place du Trocadéro 75016 Paris Paloma Schmidt-Dohna +33 (0)1 53 65 81 57 p.schmidt-dohna@musee-marine.fr

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

Arc de triomphe In 1806, immediately following the Battle of Austerlitz, Napoleon ordered 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.

50 metres high and 45 metres wide, the Arc de Triomphe is a sumptuous masterpiece standing proudly at the top of the Champs-Élysées. From its balcony, experience a unique panorama of Paris, night and day. www.arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr/en Place Charles de Gaulle - 75008 Paris International: William Roussel +33 (0)1 44 61 20 83 william.roussel@monuments-nationaux.fr

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Paris under Napoléon 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.

Napoleon walking tour 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. www.touring-france.com Claire Amaouche +33 (0)1 56 79 05 15 query@touring-france.com

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 Jacques-Louis 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.

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.

Tour of the workshops to discover the factory in operation since the 18th century. www.sevresciteceramique.fr 2 place de la Manufacture 92310 Sèvres Marion Schock +33 (0)1 46 29 22 09 marion.schock@sevresciteceramique.fr

Centenary of the First World War The First World War left many marks on Paris and its region. Today, there are a great many sights and monuments that pay tribute to the soldiers.

Tours and trips 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 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.

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www.tourisme-paysdemeaux.fr/en Pays de Meaux Tourist Board 1 place Doumer - 77100 Meaux Adeline Thomas +33 (0)1 64 33 10 99 reservation.tourisme@paysdemeaux.fr

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 a 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”, where fierce battles were fought in 1914 and 1917.

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This tour begins with a visit to the American cemetery of Aisne and Marne to pay tribute to the American soldiers who fell whilst fighting in this area.

The tour continues in Bois Belleau forest, the most murderous of battlegrounds for the Marines in June 1918. Traces of the trenches and shell holes can still be seen, results of the violent fighting.

The following stage takes visitors to the 304 Monument high above Château-Thierry.

After lunch, the tour heads to Meaux to the Museum of the Great War and its collection of over 50,000 objects.

Schedule: Wednesdays and Sundays from 7.30am, April to October. 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

This day is dedicated to the Battle of Verdun with the discovery of the town and its military fortifications. A guided tour takes visitors to the right bank battlefield, then to Fort “Douaumont” and its ossuary with the remains of 130,000 unidentified soldiers, and finally the “Tranchée des baïonnettes”, to understand the horror of the fighting.

DAY 3 The tour crosses the battlefield to the left bank, where fighting was fierce.

In Romagna under Montfaucon, the largest American cemetery in Europe commemorates the courage of 14,246 soldiers.

The tour ends at the Arc de triomphe and the tomb of the unknown soldier. www.visit.pariswhatelse.fr 11 rue Royale – 77300 Fontainebleau Virginie Roy + 33 (0)1 60 39 60 39 roy@tourisme77.fr

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

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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.

Bookings required for groups. www.arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr/en Place Charles de Gaulle - 75008 Paris International: William Roussel +33 (0)1 44 61 20 83 william.roussel@monuments-nationaux.fr

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Army Museum - Hôtel national des Invalides

The richness of the collections makes it one of the most important museums for military art and history in the world.

There are many objects from the First World War on display here, like one of the famous Marne taxis, named after the battled fought in September 1914.

Further on, a model of the first line of trenches evokes the horror of the front lines. A 75mm-cannon (1897.model), the main weapon in the French arsenal, and the bugle that sounded the armistice of 11th November 1918 can also be seen. www.musee-armee.fr/en 129 rue de Grenelle - 75007 Paris Anne Luro +33 (0)1 44 42 43 87 tourisme@musee-armee.fr

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Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace

(The Air and Space Museum) A huge permanent interactive exhibition on the 1914-1918 air battles tells of the development and the leading role planes had in the Great War. The exhibition boasts authentic planes from the period (original models that pilots flew in 1914-1918).

Two dioramas with models recreate the image of pilots at the beginning and end of the war.

A fresco evokes all the dramatic moments of those tremendous battles. www.museeairespace.fr Aéroport de Paris - Le Bourget 93350 Le Bourget 4 Laura Prestifilippo +33 (0)1 49 92 70 22 laura.prestifilippo@museeairespace.fr

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Gare de l’Est Le départ des poilus, août 1914

In 1914, Gare de l’Est station saw many soldiers leave for the front lines. On display since 1926 in the station’s main hall, the fresco entitled Le départ des poilus, août 1914 (The infantry depart, August 1914), bears witness to the station’s importance in the war.

This monumental painting (60m²) tells the tale of their departure for the trenches. The fresco is a tribute by American painter Albert Herter to his son, a volunteer in the French army who was killed in the last few months of the war, in 1918.

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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 the Paris region) which references the sites associated with the Great War: memorials, battlefields, museums...

For more information: tourisme-et-memoire@reims-tourisme.com

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Musée de la Grande Guerre du Pays de Meaux

(Museum of the Great war, Pays de Meaux) An essential destination to understand the First World War and its 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.

With a unique collection in Europe, the Museum of the Great War in Pays de Meaux offers a new vision of the world’s first war. Under the large nave, the reconstruction of a battlefield brings together tanks and planes.

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. In particular, it shows how between 1914 and 1918 the world moved from the 19th to the 20th century.

A tour lasting just over an hour offers an immersive experience. It begins in the 1870s, when the first tensions led to the start of the First World War and finishes in 1939 at the dawn of the Second World War. www.museedelagrandeguerre.eu/en Office de Tourisme du Pays de Meaux Rue Lazare Ponticelli - 77100 Meaux Adeline Thomas +33 (0)1 64 33 10 99 reservation.tourisme@paysdemeaux.fr

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Family activities 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!

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

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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.com 77777 Marne la Vallée Amin Luqman +33 (0)1 64 74 52 02 amin.luqman@disney.com

Ratatouille: the Adventure Walt Disney Studios® Paris New to Walt Disney Studios® Paris: the Ratatouille Ride!

This new attraction is fully immersive: a rat-height fantasy world to discover!

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Château de Vaux le Vicomte A masterpiece of classical art, Vaux le Vicomte is the work of three genuises in their fields: architect Louis Le Vau, artist Charles le Brun and gardener André Le Nôtre. It inspired the construction of the Château de Versailles.

Vaux le Vicomte has a rich event programme: shows, exhibitions, candlelight evenings, 17th Century Days in period costume, firework shows and more.

There are a huge range of activities to delight children: treasure hunts and puzzles, costume hire, educational workshops and tools, water games...

Three tours are available on tablets: The Court Conspiracy, the Mysterious Poison Affair and Fouquet’s Challenges.

Electric cart hire for visiting the estate. www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/en 77950 Maincy Muirgen Rio +33 (0)1 64 14 41 92 commercial@vaux-le-vicomte.com Departing from Paris, a PARISCityVISION shuttle can combine a visit to the Château de Vaux le Vicomte with the Château de Fontainebleau (see page 14).

Provins Medieval town

In the heart of the wonderful Chevreuse Valley 35km south of Paris, Château de Breteuil takes you on a captivating journey through history and the imaginary.

A guided tour introduces the chateau, magnificently furnished and staged with 50 waxwork models from the Grévin Museum. In the outbuildings, seven scenes illustrate the most famous tales by Perrault.

Breteuil is also an exceptional place for walks: its parks have received the “remarkable garden” label and cover nearly 75 hectares.

Throughout the year the chateau plays host to events: egg hunts at Easter, shows, workshops and exhibitions. www.breteuil.com Château de Breteuil Choisel 78460 Chevreuse Fanny Mourès +33 (0)1 30 52 05 11 contact@breteuil.fr

For lots of fun ideas and interesting things to do, check out the Family Paris guide on www.visitparisregion.com

Provins Medieval town A UNESCO world heritage site since 2001, Provins is one of the best preserved medieval cities in France.

Every street corner evokes the splendour of the former capital of the Earls of Champagne. www.provins.net www.provins-medieval.com Office du tourisme de Provins Chemin de Villecran - 77160 Provins Laetitia Bordeaux +33 (0)1 64 60 26 20 lbordeaux@provins.net

NEW A trip leaving from central Paris with a stroll through the city accompanied by an expert in the history of medieval food.

Visitors discover the region’s specialities such as the rose of Provins, recognised for its medicinal properties, and then enjoy a genuinely medieval meal.

Ideal for the whole family, this package introduces children to a particular period in history in a fun and interesting way. www.laroutedesgourmets.fr/en/ Carole Métayer +33 (0)6 62 41 24 63 carole.metayer@laroutedesgourmets.fr

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On the outskirts of Paris, Château de Vincennes captures the attention with its fortified walls and medieval towers.

A royal residence from the 12th to 18th centuries, it testifies to its glorious past.

Children love its 14th century dungeon, the highest in Europe. It overlooks the huge Bois de Vincennes, a favourite wood for walks, enjoyed by horse-riders, cyclists and joggers.

After significant restoration work, the Saint-Chapelle de Vincennes chapel has reopened its doors to the public.

This exceptional religious edifice dates back to 1379 and boasts remarkable interior architecture and décor.

Free for under 18s. www.vincennes.monuments-nationaux.fr Avenue de Paris 94300 Vincennes International: William Roussel +33 (0)1 44 61 20 83 william.roussel@monumentsnationaux.fr

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Curious tours Adults and kids alike are introduced to science: a compendium of fun exhibitions and experiments.

For a brand new experience, legendary venues open their doors for a peak behind the scenes.

CITÉ DES SCIENCES ET DE L’INDUSTRIE At the heart of the Villette Gardens, this astonishing architectural creation was designed to make science fun for children and interesting for parents.

The Museum of Science and Industry 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: you can touch, hold, experiment and test your physical and intellectual abilities...

Two Cités des Enfants welcome younger visitors in a fun and brightly coloured environment (bookings recommended).

Cité des Enfants for 2-7 year-olds gives little ones their first introduction to science.

Cité des Enfants for 5-12 year-olds offers six themed areas: The Body, Water games, Communication, Factories, the Garden and the TV Studio.

Multilingual audioguides available. www.cite-sciences.fr/en 30 Avenue Corentin Cariou - 75019 Paris Karine Yahmi +33 (0)1 40 05 81 41 karine.yahmi@universcience.fr

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Zizi sexuel, l’expo (Willies and sex: the exhibition) Love and sexuality explained to 9-13 year-olds 14th October 2014 to 16th August 2014 There’s nothing better than learning something whilst you’re having fun...

Especially when it comes to a delicate subject!

Welcome to the world of Nadia and Titeuf, ordinary kids on the edge of puberty, as they open the doors to their fun world with its zany colours and video game noises.

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Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace (The Air and Space Museum) The French Aerospace Museum is the only one in the world to present the largest collection of original models from the 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. 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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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, the tour goes behind the giant screen of the Grand Rex cinema.

In the heart of this cinematic sanctuary, the tour continues with a replica projection room and archive cinema footage.

It is even possible to visit the Director’s office and dub a film clip.

This fun and interactive tour is a perfect introduction to the magic of cinema. www.cultival.fr/en Le Grand Rex 1 Boulevard Poissonnière 75002 Paris International: Arina Trunova +33 (0)1 42 46 74 62 arina@cultival.fr

Le musée gourmand du Chocolat - Choco-Story (Gourmet Chocolate Museum – Choco-Story) As well as being delicious, chocolate also has 4,000 years of history from pre-Olmec times to our civilisation. With nearly 1,000 authentic objects and 100 explanatory panels, this museum reveals all the secrets of the world of chocolate!

Ten chocolates are 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! www.vedettesdeparis.com Jean-Louis Lanzarini +33 (0)1 44 18 19 57 jl.lanzarini@vedettesdeparis.com

olat - Choco-Story Le musée gourmand du Choc

Paris’ equivalent to Madame Tussaud’s in London, the Musée Grévin is world famous. With its famous celebrities created as waxworks, Musée Grévin is a reflection of history, old and new.

Magical and timeless, this legendary venue for entertainment and illusion is daring with its impertinent and bold staging. Periods stretch from one to the other, from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, with 300 celebrities from yesterday and today.

Stade de France A legendary venue, this temple of sport and live shows can be toured.

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 Stade de France Boulevard, the promenade of the stars, the stadium’s very own walk of fame. www.stadefrance.com Zac du Cornillon Nord 93210 Saint-Denis La Plaine Stéphanie Colin +33 (0)1 55 93 00 79 s.colin@csdf.com.fr

At the heart of a remarkable piece of architecture with its large marble staircase and theatre listed as historical monuments, visitors will encounter actors or magicians when they least expect it!

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NEW In 2015, Zlatan Ibrahimovic will join the museum. www.grevin-paris.com/en 10 boulevard Montmartre 75009 Paris Kim Thai +33 (0)1 30 16 16 43 contactgroupe@franceminiature.com

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Art Ludique - Le Musée Dedicated to the “art of entertainment”, this new museum opened its doors at the end of 2013.

Drawings, paintings and sculptures from the biggest animation studios, set-designers, comic book characters and superheroes now have their own dedicated exhibition venue.

Breaking down the barriers between comic books, mangas, video games, cinema and animated films, Art Ludique celebrates works by contemporary creative artists who influence the culture of this century.

Drawings from Studio Ghibli From 14th October 2014 to 1st March 2015 With over 1,300 original drawings, this exhibition offers a glimpse behind the scenes of the famous Japanese Ghibli animation film studios. Many legendary films have been made there: My Neighbour Totoro, Castle in the Sky, Pom Poko, Spirited Away...

Recognised and admired all over the world, these films distinguish themselves with their wonderful storylines and beautiful drawings and animation. www.artludique.com Les Docks Cité de la Mode et du Design 34 quai d’Austerlitz - 75013 Paris Stéphanie Dagnicourt +33 (0)1 45 70 09 34 resa@artludique.com

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Family Twist organises cultural and manual activities to delight young and old alike; tons of fun to be shared as a family.

Paris is turned into a genuine playground: a treasure hunt at the Louvre, following in the footsteps of knights and many more surprises. Visitors can even become Impressionists at an art workshop in Saint-Germain-des-Près, or a baker at a bread workshop.

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Transport and accommodation bookings or customised tour programmes.

Note: in English (other languages on request) www.family-twist.com 191 boulevard Pereire 75017 Paris Julie Lapouge +33 (0)9 83 84 40 54 julie@family-twist.com

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A new film reveals the secrets and hidden treasures of Paris history, accompanied by aerial footage shot by Yann Arthus Bertrand.

Boasting grandiose panoramic shots, the brand new film invites visitors behind the scenes of the most famous Parisian monuments, from the roof of Sacré Coeur to the underground lake at Opéra, from the store rooms of the Louvre to NotreDame’s “forest” or the Eiffel Tower’s “real” top floor.

Paris-Story has two complementary activities to delight children and adults alike.

Paris-Miniature presents the capital city as seen from above. This interactive model gives a bird’s eye view of the city: streets, gardens and monuments with 155 major sights to see.

Paris-Expérience provides a different image of the city with a gallery of five videos to watch.

Finally, a quiz on touch screens is the perfect way for visitors to test their knowledge. www.paris-story.com 11 bis rue Scribe 75009 Paris Florence Levannier +33 (0)1 42 66 62 06 commercial@paris-story.com

Destination: nature From ants to big cats, rare plants to meteorites, fauna, flora and minerals are great to watch. Just as fascinating, the underwater world, with many fun and informative exhibits.

The Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle has been enthralling its visitors since 1640. With over 6,000 species, the Jardin des Plantes boasts 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.

Grands Singes (Big Apes) From 11th February to 4th July 2015 Chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans are our closest cousins, a relationship that fascinates and interests us all.

The exhibition begins with an introduction to big apes and their environment, in the tropical forest.

Guided by scientists, visitors discover how they live and the specific characteristics of each group or species.

This event also raises awareness about the serious threats affecting big apes, explaining missions and actions that help save the animals. www.mnhn.fr 57 rue Cuvier - 75005 Paris Bertrand Thabourey +33 (0)1 40 79 39 81 bertrand.thabourey@mnhn.fr

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Parc Zoologique de Paris Completely renovated, the zoo has recreated the animals’ natural environment and takes visitors on a world tour: the savannah of the Sahel-Sudan plain, the rocky coasts and pampas of Patagonia, the forests of Europe’s great conifers, the tropical climates of Guyana and Madagascar.

This almost wild world introduces an exceptional range of endangered and

Aquarium Sea Life Paris Val d’Europe 5 minutes from Disneyland® Paris, within the Val d’Europe Shopping Centre, Aquarium Sea Life is a fun and educational place to visit.

It represents an opportunity for raising public awareness about protecting the marine world. Children and adults can join a fabulous journey through the oceans with creatures who live under the sea. Throughout the tour which boasts many events, visitors can enjoy the 8 themed zones and nearly 5,000 animals including sea turtles, sea horses, rays and piranhas.

emblematic species: lemurs, scimitar oryx, imperial zebras, giraffes, wolves, lions, wolverines, manatees, anteaters and more. www.parczoologiquedeparis.fr Porte de Paris - Bois de Vincennes 75012 Paris Pierre Tesson +33(0)1 40 79 20 45 pierre.tesson@mnhn.fr

Even more spectacular, a 360° tunnel brings visitors face to face with sharks for an unforgettable moment.

A favourite for children, a touch pool for getting closer to species found near the shoreline, or helping feed the animals.

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Free fun competition for kids. www.visitsealife.com/paris Centre Commercial Val d’Europe 14 cours du Danube - 77700 Serris Cynthia Boury +33 (0)1 60 42 33 50 cynthia.boury@ merlinentertainments.biz

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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!

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Night visits from 7pm to 10pm (first Saturday of every month). www.cineaqua.com/index.php/en 5 avenue Albert de Mun – 75016 Paris Emilie Charles +33 (0)1 40 69 23 31 e.charles@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. www.vedettesdeparis.com Jean-Louis Lanzarini +33 (0)1 44 18 19 57 jl.lanzarini@vedettesdeparis.com

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“Bringing science to life in the heart of Paris” through spectacular experiences, exhibitions 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, 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

Thoiry: chateau, gardens and zoo park 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.

The ark of little creatures, unique in France, invites visitors to observe threatened or endangered species like newts, chameleons, lizards and more.

After the safari, the route takes visitors to the chateau which is full of interesting and curious objects d’art.

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. www.thoiry.net/en 78770 Thoiry-en-Yvelines Anne Endico +33 (0)1 34 87 53 76 resa@thoiry.net The zoo can be visited during the day aboard a PARISCityVISION shuttle, departing from Paris (see page 14).

NEW Villages Nature Opening scheduled for 2016 (first section: 916 accommodation units) Very close to Disneyland® Paris, Villages Nature is the first European eco-tourism destination.

Continuing the mission to create harmony between Man and Nature, it aims to reduce its ecological footprint as far as possible.

Two key players in world tourism are behind the venture: Euro Disney S.C.A. and the Pierre et Vacances-Center Parc Group.

A destination for short or longer holidays, Villages Nature has many activities on site.

Aqualagon is a water park that covers 9,000m² with 2,500m² of outdoor pool heated all year round at 30°C. There are many different walks, particularly through the extraordinary gardens that celebrate the four natural elements.

Also on site are the Interactive Farm and the Enchanted Island, both fun and sporty. www.villagesnature.com

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.

Académie équestre de Versailles

LA GÉODE At the heart of La Villette, the famous Géode, a steel sphere with a 3D cinema, is the largest hemispheric cinema screen in Europe. It screens a selection of top quality films for both children and adults.

Out in 2015: South Pacific Young Jawi takes you on a journey through his world: the luxuriant tropical islands of Western Papua New Guinea. Life is plentiful on land and under the sea. A magnificent destination populated by a multitude of emblematic creatures of the oceans. www.lageode.fr 26 avenue Corentin Cariou - 75019 Paris Marie-Laure Dhote +33 (0)1 40 05 81 36 marie-laure.dhote@lageode.fr

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(Versailles Academy of Equestrian Arts) Royal Stables at the Château de Versailles The Horse-riding Academy is an artistic experience performed by a unique troupe. The riders demonstrate their patience and attention, guided by the passion of the show’s creator, Bartabas.

Its originality comes from the combination of classical horse dressage with other disciplines such as fencing, dance, song or kyudo.

The horse-riders acquire a genuine artistic sensitivity to develop their own repertoire. The show La Voie de l’écuyer is a reflection of that art. www.bartabas.fr/en/Academie-duspectacle-equestre Avenue Rockfeller 78000 Versailles Pascale Jeanjean +33 (0)1 39 02 62 77 p.jeanjean@acadequestre.fr

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Paris by night Paris is beautiful during the day...

But its heart beats fast at night.

Whether for chatting over a glass of wine or dancing until dawn, the Paris Region Tourist Board has selected some not-to-be-missed festive venues.

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

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Created in 1889 and immortalised by the paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec, the Moulin Rouge has been setting hearts on fire all over the world with its sequins, feathers and rhinestones.

Originally designed as a “palace to celebrate dance and women”, but more luxurious, more elegant and grander than its contemporaries, the cabaret can still boast its legitimate position as a hot-spot of Parisian festivity.

The Féerie Review, with its sumptuous scenery, unique international attractions, original music and the famous French Cancan performed by the equally famous Doris Girls, can be enjoyed over a traditionally French gourmet dinner.

Possibility of the Review package with or without Champagne.

Open every day of the year. www.moulin-rouge.com 82 boulevard de Clichy - 75018 Paris Katrin Grigull +33 (0)1 53 09 82 24 katrin.grigull@moulinrouge.fr

Crazy Horse

Mugler Follies

Mugler Follies In a show fizzing with creativity, Mugler combines joy with eroticism, magic with high-tech and lights with transformation to whip the audience into a whirlwind of emotion.

This original artistic creation combines a dinner at Fouquet’s with a high-end show.

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 7.15pm. www.muglerfollies.paris/en Le Comédia 4 boulevard de Strasbourg 75010 Paris Bernard Kouao +33 (0)6 85 48 04 41 bernard@muglerfollies.net

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 Thierry Moritz +33 (0)1 47 23 93 90 thierry@lecrazyhorseparis.com

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NEW The Lido de Paris opens its new review Spring 2015 Since 1946, the Lido de Paris has been dazzling audiences.

The most famous celebrities come from all over the world to watch the review and enjoy the food at this magical destination on the Champs-Elysées.

For the creation and staging of its new show, the Lido called upon the daring and innovative imagination of Franco Dragone. This exceptional creative director has already delighted and amazed over 85 million people around the world, in particular with his productions for the internationally famed Cirque du Soleil.

Inspired by the magic of Paris, the capital’s iconic monuments, romanticism and sophistication come to life on stage.

Offering dream-like experiences and unforgettable moments, the show celebrates the purest of Lido review traditions: the magnificent Bluebell Girls®, exceptional stage design, breathtaking attractions and fabulous costumes, dazzling with their sequins and feathers.

Open every day of the year. www.lido.fr/us 116 bis avenue des Champs-Élysées 75008 Paris Marie-Christine de Ornelas +33 (0)1 40 76 56 94 tourisme@lido.fr

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 Orianne Miche +33 (0)1 43 25 81 81 tourisme@paradislatin.com

Casino Barrière

Paradis Latin

Casino Barrière

14km from the Champs-Élysées, this venue is the premier Casino in France and the only casino in the Paris Region.

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 electronic English roulette, 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

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

Sunset-Sunside In the heart of Paris between the Pompidou Centre and the Louvre Museum, on rue des Lombards, the Sunset-Sunside is a unique venue with two separate stages: the Sunset, in a vaulted metro station-style cellar, and the Sunside with its New York loft feel.

Greatly appreciated by audiences and musicians thanks to its warm and friendly atmosphere, the greatest names on the international jazz scene regularly play there: Brad Melhdau, Avishai Cohen, Paolo Fresu, Benny Golson, Tord Gustavsen, Didier Lockwood, Lee Konitz, Erik Truffaz...

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

Duc des Lombards

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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...

For nearly 30 years, Duc des Lombards has hosted the best of international and French jazz music.

Concerts take place Monday to Saturday at 8 and 10pm and the club also holds jam sessions until very late on Fridays and Saturdays, starting at midnight! www.ducdeslombards.com 42 rue des Lombards - 75001 Paris Thomas Bouet +33 (0)1 40 28 42 86 tbouet@ducdeslombards.com

Sunset-Sunside

The Réservoir In a converted forge, the Réservoir is a hot-spot of Parisian night-life, famous for its original and baroque décor.

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. www.reservoirclub.com 16 rue de la Forge Royale 75011 Paris Mary de Vivo +33 (0)1 43 56 39 60 lereservoir@wanadoo.fr

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!

Showcase Paris Live Club 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 Caroline Mollet +33 (0)6 51 02 23 41 caroline.mollet@showcase.fr

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Zig Zag Club A short walk from the Champs-Élysées, the Zig Zag Club is the latest of the great Parisian nightclubs, enjoyed for its huge central dance floor surrounded by a vast circular mezzanine.

The club’s electronic nights are hosted by star DJs from all over the world but the venue is also a hot-spot for new talent. It is always ready to hand over the decks to artists

and labels who will become tomorrow’s megastars.

Open: Friday, Saturday and nights before bank holidays from 11.30pm to 7am. www.zigzagclub.fr 32 rue Marbeuf 75008 Paris Eric Labbé +33 (0)6 09 63 52 65 eric@zigzagclub.fr

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

Nüba On the rooftop of the Cité de la Mode et du Design, the Nüba is a new destination on the Paris party scene, for great views of the River Seine and food at any time.

The Nüba is a temple dedicated to music: it’s the place to be! www.nuba-paris.fr Toit de la Cité de la Mode et du Design 36 quai d’Austerlitz - 75013 Paris Florine Fourastié +33 (0)1 76 77 34 85 (restaurant) florine@nuba-paris.fr

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NEW Badaboum Digital electronic nightclub Badaboum hosts visual and sound shows with a powerful and precise sound system.

Friendly in size, built to bring audiences closer to performers, Badaboum allows groups and DJs to become one with music-lovers.

At 7pm the bar opens for cocktail enthusiasts and food lovers, then the Lounge bar opens at 2am. Its calming atmosphere attracts people

Rex Club

Wanderlust

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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, Jeõ 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

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who want to chat, far from the noise of the club, sitting comfortably in a Chesterfield armchair.

The Secret Room is more quirky.

On the first floor, the private space has been designed like a bachelor’s apartment from the 1970s! www.badaboum-paris.com 2 bis rue des Taillandiers 75011 Paris Aurélien Delaeter +33 (0)6 63 06 26 06 contact@badaboum-paris.com

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 32 quai d’Austerlitz - 75013 Paris Elise Sauvinet +33 (0)6 79 12 08 80 elise.sauvinet@wanderlustparis.com

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Rex Club

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La Machine du Moulin Rouge 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/en 90 boulevard de Clichy - 75018 Paris Louis Tournier +33 (0)1 53 41 88 89 com@lamachinedumoulinrouge.com

Yoyo In the heart of the Palais de Tokyo, Yoyo extends the experience of this beacon of contemporary design and is dedicated to cultural and artistic performances and events.

In an unusual environment of astonishing size, it has a sparkling and festive artistic programme giving pride of place to young performers (concert, DJs, aftershows and more).

Its room is ideal for every sound experience in a remarkable visual atmosphere.

At weekends, Yoyo becomes a nightclub with a cutting edge programme in terms of electronic music. www.yoyo-paris.com Palais de Tokyo 13 avenue du Président Wilson 75016 Paris Elodie Parmentier +33 (0)1 84 79 11 70 elodie@yoyo-paris.com La Machine du Moulin Rouge

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 avantgarde 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 at Gibus every Saturday night.

Groupe Neo (Cox, FreeDJ, Who’s…)

Jean-Bernard Meneboo +33 (0)6 15 16 91 94 developpement@groupeneo.fr

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The Professional Guide Paris Region Destination 2015-2016 is published by the Paris Region Tourist Board: 11, rue du Faubourg Poissonnière - 75009 Paris. http://pro.visitparisregion.com/en Editorial Director: Gérard Feldzer, Chairman of the CRT. Design and coordination: Promotion and Business Client Department.

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25 rue des Pyramides 75001 Paris http://travel-trade.parisinfo.com Élodie Berta +33 (0)1 49 52 42 68 eberta@parisinfo.com

Contacts in Paris Region 1

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 2

Tourism in Hauts-de-Seine

Le Reflet 14 avenue François Arago 92000 Nanterre http://uk.tourisme-hautsdeseine.com 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

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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 5

Tourism in Essonne

19 rue des Mazières 91000 Evry www.tourisme-essonne.com Rabbah Sahlaoui +33 (0)1 64 97 95 07 rabbah.s@cdt91.com

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Paris What Else

11 rue Royale 77300 Fontainebleau www.visit.pariswhatelse.fr Virginie Roy +33 (0)1 60 39 60 39 roy@tourisme77.fr 7

North East Paris Tourism in Seine-St-Denis

140 avenue Jean Lolive 93500 Pantin http://uk.tourisme93.com Katia Sékula +33 (0)1 49 15 98 98 k.sekula@tourisme93.com

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