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PRESS INFORMATION 2011 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... PRESS INFORMATION 2011 Contents: Prac cal page 3 How to get there The County Splendors of History page 4 Chateaux of sovereigns and cour ers - Fontainebleau - Vaux le Vicomte - Champs-sur-Marne - Ferrières Sights of the Middle Ages Blandy-les-Tours - Provins - Meaux - Nemours - Larchant - Saint-Loup de Naud - Saint Mar n de Champeaux Memories of the great war page 12 The First World War museum in Meaux The ba lefields of the Marne Land of arts page 14 Alfred Sisley in Moret-sur-Loing Barbizon home stead of the landscape painters Painter's villages Antoine Bourdelle museum garden in Egreville The painter's trail around Crécy-la-Chapelle Contemporary art Magical Seine-et-Marne page 21 Disneyland Resort Paris - Disney Village - Greater Paris and Seine-et-Marne Informa on area Shopping stylish at la Vallée Village Leisure and outdoors page 23 - Sea Life Paris - Feline Park Golf courses – Motorsports at la Ferté Gaucher Outdoor adventures Seine-et-Marne Lifestyle page 26 Tourist Board Savours and gastronomy : Brie cheese - Rose products of Pro- Press Office vins - Moret barley sugar - Red poppy of Nemours – "Starred" chefs… direct call 00 33 1 60 39 60 35 A wide range of accommoda ons: Gîtes de France® – Clévacances – email@example.com contact : Logis de France – Unusual accommoda on in the great outdoors - Chris ane Schaefer Charming hotels Events page 31 The main events of the tourist season Services page 33 - The Seine-et-Marne Tourist Board - Tourisme 77 Travel - Ile de France: the local FIT - Online services Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Prac cal The density is of 182 inhabitants per km2 for a total of 1 325 235 inhabitants (2008). Seine-et-Marne counts 102 urban communi es, 412 rural communi es and 2 new towns. The County is the most rural one of the Ile de France region and also the greatest area of agri- culture with one of Frances highest produc ons. Seine-et-Marne gathers 66% of the woodlands of Ile de France with its 120 000 hectares of forest. The na onal forest of Fontainebleau is the first na- tural site of France and Europe in terms of visitors (12 millions a year). With its 3000 km of hiking trails Seine-et-Marne is the green department of Ile-de-France. With its 2000 km of river and creeks, Seine-et- Marne forms the region's most outstanding area for naviga on. How to get there... Fontainebleau is one of the tree sites in the world very famous for rock climbing. Treetop adventure courses, equestrian and pedes- Seine-et-Marne is close to Paris interna onal air- trian ac vi es are also other ways to discover our ports of Roissy Charles de Gaulle and Orly. territory. All the main European ci es are within an easy In terms of tourism the Seine-et-Marne area is the reach and a less than two hours flight. first leisure des na on in the Ile de France region and offers 20 000 hotel rooms (the biggest regional The TGV great speed trains and the Thalys and Eu- offer outside of Paris). The area also offers a great rostar offer a great and quick connec on to nor- number of camp sites: more than half of the re- thern Europe. gions capacity. For lovers of self catering and B&B West and southern France are also easy to reach facili es, the area offers more than 300 possibili- by the TGV network. es. Three motorways (A4 - A5 and A6) link the Seine- From the past to the present, Seine-et-Marne is a et-Marne area to east and south. land of history and culture. The main tourist sights offer a panoramic view of French history. Medie- The county... val sites, châteaux and charming villages invite for discovery tours. The Seine-et-Marne County with its 5 915 km2 co- vers 51% of the regional surface of Ile-de-France east and south of Paris. 3 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Splendors of History Chateaux of sovereigns and cour ers... Fontainebleau "The kings' true home" and "house of the centu- The new emperor refurnished the apartments, ries"... Napoleon's comment on his favourite resi- stayed there on rare occasions between two cam- dence is a brilliant résumé of Fontainebleau's true paigns, and spent the last days of his reign there iden ty. For all the French sovereigns loved, cheri- before abdica ng on April the 6th, 1814. The pre- shed and embellished this château from the Re- sent château has remained as it was during Napo- naissance period to the Second Empire. All the leon Bonaparte's reign in many aspects. Those who great moments of French history have le a trace succeeded him, the kings Louis XVIII, Charles V, in the heart of this château which cumulates in- Louis-Philippe and Napoleon III, also stayed in Fon- comparable decora ons. For if Versailles is the Sun tainebleau château. King's palace, and Chambord is François 1er's grea- Open every day except Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to test extravagance, Fontainebleau will always re- 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. in the summer season (from main the Kings' "family home" and the sovereigns' June to September). favourite residence!The "Grands Appartements" Counters close 45min before the end of the a er- include the most pres gious galleries, halls and be- noon drooms. The "Pe ts Appartements" show the Musée na onal du château de Fontainebleau more in mate aspects of the château life. The em- 01 60 71 50 70 press Eugénie's Chinese museum is a strange facet www.chateaudefontainebleau.eu of Fontainebleau. These rooms illustrate the ten- dency to collect exo c objects and the desire for comfort characteris c of the Second Empire. The Napoleon I museum shows 15 extraordinary halls dedicated to this excep onal character. The History of Fontainebleau: eight centuries of magnificence... From the enthronement of the king Louis VII in 1137 to the fall of the Second Empire in 1870, Fon- tainebleau was the privileged residence of the French sovereigns. For 700 years Fontainebleau was at the heart of French history, excep ng the 100-years-War period during which the kings exi- led to the Loire Valley The palace was spared by the Revolu on, even though the furniture was sys- tema cally sold. Fontainebleau regained its voca- on of "sovereign's home" at the accession of Napoleon Bonaparte and the empire. 4 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Splendors of History Chateaux of sovereigns and cour ers... Vaux le Vicomte To see the beauty of the park rent a clubcar for a The château was built for Nicolas Fouquet, the su- pleasant garden tour. perintendant of royal finances, at the beginning of An Exhibi on: "Fame and Misfortune of Nicolas Louis XIV's reign. The outstanding château was to Fouquet" is to be seen during the tour of the become the cause of Fouquet's disgrace. house. Le Vau, Le Brun and Le Nôtre, united for the first me, had achieved a masterpiece at Vaux le Vi- Easter egg hunts for children on Easter Sunday comte. When the Sun King discovered the chateau, Great century day on Sunday May 22nd. he immediately became jealous of its perfect har- Capes and Swords evenings in September. mony. Fouquet was then disgraced and Vaux le Vi- "Chocolate Thrills" on November 5th and 6th. comte inspired the idea of the Versailles palace, Vaux le Vicomte celebrates Christmas (decora ons which was to be even grander and more brilliant. and theatre) in December. The tour of the house... Open from March 26th un l November 6th from Vaux-le-Vicomte, more on a human scale than Ver- 10 am to 6 pm. Closed on Wednesday except in sailles, allows you to blend easily into the "château July and August life". The interiors display gorgeous decora ons, and the scenery is beau ful. Fouquet's private Domaine de Vaux le Vicomte - 77950 Maincy apartments are on the first floor. The staterooms 01 64 14 41 90 - www.vaux-le-vicomte.com are on the ground floor. The royal apartment is a typical display. The basement conveys the ser- vants' everyday life through the canteen, the wine cellar and the kitchens. Ac vi es: An interes ng carriage museum occupies part of the commons. In the summer season Vaux-le-Vicomte offers candle-light visits on Saturday night from May 7th to October 8th. The first and third Saturday night in the month the candle light visit end with a fire- works finale. In the gardens you may watch water displays on the second and last Saturdays of each month. 5 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Splendors of History Chateaux of sovereigns Ferrières and cour ers... This vast, two-story quadrilateral in the Italian Re- naissance style as it was imagined in the mid-19th century reflects the Rothschild family's fortune. Joseph Paxton, architect of London's famous Crys- tal Palace, designed the château, which bears wit- ness to the extravagant tastes of the Second Empire and the wealth of banker James de Roth- schild. It was built between 1855 and 1859 for the par es and celebra ons of the business bourgeoi- sie. Ferrières was the theatre of fabulous recep- ons a ended by the Second Empire's "high society". Flanked by four square corner towers, the château has a succession of recep on rooms on the ground floor and rooms upstairs boas ng the latest modern conveniences, which were very scarce at the me: central hea ng and running water. In 1959 Baron Guy de Rothschild and his wife set about restoring the monument to all its former splendour. In 1977 they bequeathed the 132ha estate to the chancellery of the universi es of Paris. An English park, veritable arboretum Champs-sur-Marne Ferrières Park, which alone is worth a visit, has be- Madame la Marquise de Pompadour, an enlighte- come famous because of its beauty and the quality ned spirit and great admirer of the arts, chose the of its specialised plants. It offers a wide variety of château at Champs-sur-Marne as her residence plant species, some of which are rare in the region. and had it genteelly redecorated in the fashion of Autumn is the ideal season for admiring the maple the day. She adored its very modern style and trees' reddish reflec ons responding to the blood novel "corridors" that gave direct access to the red of the cypresses. From the terrace, perspec- rooms without the need to pass the rows of furni- ves of greenery stretch out as far as the eye can ture in a "dining room" used solely for meals. The see, do ed by lakes and statues crea ng a planned gentle gardens leisurely sloping to the banks of the sense of disorder. Marne never fail to charm visitors to the château. Ferrières Château – 01 64 66 31 25 www.chateaudeferrieres.sorbonne.fr A residence under restora on … The ceilings of the beau ful residence have been weakened by dry rot. The ongoing restora on will soon give visitors the chance to once again admire the rocaille panelling painted by Huet in the XVIIIth century for Madame de Pompadour, other rare works and the outstanding furniture. Landscaped gardens that follow the fashion… The gardens enjoyed by today's visitors were re- designed by the Duchênes early in the last century, and are considered one of their most impressive achievements at any of the historic sites where they worked. The classical composi on reinter- preted and strengthened by Claude Desgot forms part of a whole in which consistency and the pic- turesque play off and enhance each other. Champs-sur-Marne na onal estate property 01 60 05 24 43 6 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Splendors of History Sights of the Middle Ages... Blandy-les-Tours thing they can with it. The challenge has gone out If you love medieval history, come discover Blandy- to actors and ar sts to show how bold, brilliant les-Tours castle. Its 2007 reopening crowned 15 and amazing they can be. years of excava ons, restora ons and improve- ments. Blandy-les-Tours Castle: 01 60 59 17 80 www.seine-et-marne.fr Blandy-les-Tours, one of the last witnesses of me- dieval architecture in Île-de-France, looks like the online cket booking: www.resa77.fr postcard-perfect castle, majes cally deploying its high curtain walls, machicolated rampart walk, arrow slits, merlons, crenella ons, moats, towers, keep, etc. The 14th-century edifice has come down through the ages as a manor, château and simple farm- house before falling into ruins. Then it underwent restora on in two successive stages. A tour of the courtyard, keep and curtain walls in- troduces you to the site's history, rounded out by a visit of the towers. A perfected defensive system makes Blandy les Tours castle an excep onal site for learning about medieval military architecture. Events: Sundays in Blandy Every Sunday from mid April to end of July and from mid September to end of October Shows and concerts in the courtyard or audience room await visitors. The programme invites ar sts to take the medieval imagina on and do every 7 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Splendors of History Sights of the Middle Ages... Provins the Counts of Champagne, from the tops of the The most recent French site to have been registe- walls, for fied gates and the summit of the im- red as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the medieval pressive Caesar's Tower, become ever more pre- city of the Counts of Champagne offers visitors a sent. The townhouses of the prosperous bourgeois spellbinding trip back to the Middle Ages. and rich traders are s ll to be seen, with their splendid cellars used to store goods and to sell Oyez, oyez, noble lords, gentle ladies, knights, their wares. The underground passages are remin- merchants, burghers, soldiers and peasants! ders of the local wool industry, because were dug In this year of divine grace, the noble lords and out to extract clay, used by the "fullers" to scour Counts of Champagne are holding a fair in their the wool. The religious buildings and their elabo- stronghold of Provins. Under their patronage, dra- rate architecture are a reminder of the fervour and pers from Flanders, fur merchants from Scandina- of the wealth of the Counts of Champagne, who via, spice traders from Italy, bankers and money were generous in their gi s. lenders have travelled far to reach the city of Pro- All the aspects of medieval society are on display at vins. The fair shall be held amidst much rejoicing Provins! A full programme of events, shows and and feas ng! fes vals, from Easter to early November invite vi- From the 'dîme' to the stall of the merchants of sitors to Provins to travel back through me. Toulouse… Provins Tourist Informa on Office Standing in the heart of the upper town, the 01 64 60 26 26 – www.provins.net Grange aux Dîmes is tes mony to the golden age of the Fairs of Champagne, which abounded in the merchants and tradesmen of the me. The old building originally served as the warehouse for the in kind contribu ons taken by the clergy (the tax known as the "dîme" or 'tenth', equivalent to the English the). The building was then rented to the Merchants of Toulouse to use as their outlet du- ring the fairs. Ramparts, keep, churches, houses and under- ground passages: a kaleidoscope of medieval life! The wonderfully preserved upper town tells the tale of every facet of medieval life. As each new discovery is made, the memories of the knights and soldiers who stood guard over the capital of 8 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Splendors of History Sights of the Middle Ages... Meaux Events: The city of Bossuet the Bishop... "The Arrows of Time" great historical show in In the heart of Meaux, the ancient Bishop's Palace Meaux is one of the last such architectural complexes s ll From June to September on servral Fridays and Sa- standing in France today. In the midst of it stands turdays St Stephen's, a cathedral like no other, a veritable In its bishop's palace, Meaux reaches far back into panorama of different Gothic styles. its memory and reproduces the most significant dates in its history from the IXth century to the pre- It was here, beneath the huge vaults of the roof, sent day. This moving fresco uses the latest pro- that Jacques Bénigne Bossuet, nicknamed "the duc on technologies and features over 500 Eagle of Meaux", delivered his memorable ser- volunteer actors. mons, which touched listeners to the very depths Meaux Tourist Informa on Office of their souls. His convic on, his passion and his 01 64 33 02 26 – www.ot-meaux.fr poe c and literary skills had a marked effect on both his simple parishioners and the great court fi- gures of the me. He was a unique character, the confessor of the Sun King, who managed to impose Lent on the Court and convert the cour ers and even courtesans such as Louise de La Vallière who, influenced by Bossuet, le the court to devote her sinner's soul to praising the eternal light of hea- ven… Bossuet Museum This museum in the excep onal se ng of the bi- shop's palace in Meaux boasts a collec on of old pain ngs and sculptures unique in Ile-de-France! Local ar sts and 18th-century religious painters are represented. 9 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Splendors of History Sights of the Middle Ages... Larchant Dedicated to Saint Mathurin, a local saint and healer who lived in the 3rd century, the basilica of Larchant became one of France's most famous pilgrimage. A great number of kings and queens came as pilgrams to this church. Par ally destroyed by the religious wars the church used to be quit huge at the end of the 12th century. Today only the beau ful choir and the Virgin's chapel are s ll standing. The Saint Mathurin pilgrimage takes place every year on Pentecost Monday. Nemours Medieval town on the banks of the Loing river In the forest close to the village rock climbers may Its rich medieval past as a Duchy capital has be- reach the Dame Jouanne rocks one of the summits queathed this gorgeous town with a collegiate of the region domina ng a beau ful landscape. church (Saint John the Bap st), small, picture-book Church open each day from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. streets, and, most impressively, the imposing feu- dal castle that overlooks the river. Mairie de Larchant - 01 64 28 16 17 It seems that the castle's oldest parts date back to www.larchant.com the 11th and 12th centuries. At first it served to defend the town, but the lords returning from the Crusades also used it as a residence. The Armagnacs and, later, the Savoy family acquired the castle, which was o en lived in by lords who followed the court to Paris or Fontainebleau. A er the French Revolu on, the castle was used as a courthouse and prison, school and wa- rehouse. The square, massive main body is flanked by four towers and connected to the keep by an exterior gallery that was added later. On the Loing side, the walls are high and austere. The river flowing peacefully past and the cheerful, lively town centre nearby so en the façade's severity. On the courtyard side, mullio- ned windows were added and black, pointed roofs replaced high chimneys du- ring the Renaissance. You can admire the medieval fortress's architecture and collec ons of pain ngs and sculptures, most of which date from the late 19th century. Nemours - Tourist Informa on Office 01 64 28 03 95 – www.nemours-saint-pierre.com 10 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Splendors of History Sights of the Middle Ages... Saint Mar n of Champeaux During the Middle Ages, the for fied village of Champeaux was one of the most famous and reputed music tea- ching centres in Europe. The theolo- gian and philosopher Guillaume de Champeaux was a famous character of medieval France closely linked with the Clairvaux and Cistercian mo- vements. The chapter of Champeaux was a reference in many ways as well as for theological and musical tea- ching as well as for its outstanding ar- chitecture. Saint Mar n collegiate church, with its powerful for fied church-tower, counts among the masterpieces of gothic art. The visitor discovers an elegant eleva on, strange stalls and beau ful 16th century stained-glass windows.. Saint Loup-de-Naud Church usually open every day if closed: take the This ancient and picturesque village close to Pro- key at the town hall, facing the collegiate church. vins owns a beautiful Romanesque church from Mairie Champeaux - 01 60 66 91 88 the late 11th and early 12th century. www.champeaux-77.fr Founded and embellished by the counts of Cham- pagne it is dedicated to Saint Loup. This place was an important pilgrimage in the Champagne region during the Mid- dle Ages. The architecture and the sculp- tures of the church form an outstanding heritage site one of the rare ones lest from the Romanesque period considered as one of the treasures of religious art in the Ile-de-France region. The portal underneath a porch displays beautiful early gothic sculptures (1160) very much influenced by the cathedral of Chartres. On each side of the portal "co- lumn" statues show saints and characters of the Old Testament. Provins Tourist Informa on Office 01 64 60 26 26 – www.provins.net 11 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Memories of the great war The First World War Museum Unprecedented collection! The vast array of artefacts in this collection makes in Meaux... it one of the most extensive exhibits in Europe, On the 11 November 2011, the Pays de Meaux consisting of 50,000 items and documents, over district association will be host to an outstanding 200 full uniforms from most of the countries in- museum on the Great War. volved, a documentation centre with more than Discover one of the most extensive displays in Eu- 6,000 works, and more. rope, produced using modern technology to bring www.museedelagrandeguerre.eu for more infor- you exceptionally realistic reconstructions that ma on send you into the midst of the battle. It is the daily life of the men and women who suf- fered, and survived, the horrors both at the front and back home that the museum strives to present through this compelling exhibition, while also sho- wing the legacy this conflict has left for life today. Background: This outstanding collection at the Great War mu- seum arose from Jean-Pierre Verney, a self-taught private collector and renowned expert on the First World War. Unique site! The innovative design of the exhibition offers an insight into the Great War to visitors of all ages and levels of interest, who will also admire the way in which the pioneering technologies elevate the col- lections on display. 12 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Memories of the great war The Ba lefields of the Marne... The French army under the command of Joseph The Western Front Joffre reached an area to the south of the River During The First World War of 1914-1918 the Al- Marne. For nearly a fortnight the French army had lied Forces of Belgium, France, Great Britain, the been on the retreat. Joffre decided that the best Dominion Forces of the British Empire (Australia, form of defence was to attack and ordered an at- Canada, India, New Zealand, Newfoundland and tack on the German First Army. On September 6th, South Africa), Portugal and the United States (from 150,000 French soldiers of the Sixth Army attacked April 1918) made a stand against the Imperial Ger- the right flank of the German army. The Germans man Army's advance and occupation of Belgium had to face up this attack and a sizeable split oc- from 4th August 1914 and north-eastern France curred in the whole German army attacking Paris from 6th August 1914. The Western Front: This as the German First Army had to redirect its atten- was the name given to the battlefields in Belgium tion towards the French Sixth Army. The Sixth and France where the British Army spent four Army, led by Maunoury, faced almost certain de- years of fighting from late August 1914 to the Ar- feat had it not been helped by 6,000 infantry re- mistice in November 1918. servists who were transported out to the battlefield in taxi cabs! Around Marne and Ourcq In the Seine-et-Marne area a great number of im- On September 6th, the French army managed to portant operations have been lead. The Marne increase the gap between the German First and Se- area was witness to two Allied victories, almost cond Armies. This further hampered communica- exactly four years apart with the first in Septem- tions for the Germans. The senior officers ber 1914 and the second in July-August 1918. Both commanding the German attack got confusing of these battles to the advantage of the Allies wera messages about what was going on in the battle a turn of the tide of the great war. zone. Von Moltke, the German Chief of Staff, fea- red that the Allies were in a position to defeat the In 1914 the French and British forces managed to German armies involved in the attack on Paris. Be- stop the advance of the German Army within a few cause of this communication breakdown, von miles of Paris in the battle often called the "Mira- Moltke ordered his armies to retreat and they cle of the Marne". withdrew to the River Aisne. The First Battle of the Marne was fought in Sep- The Second Battle of the Marne (July 15 - Septem- tember 1914. When Germany invaded Belgium on ber 16, 1918) marked the turning of the tide in August 3rd 1914, their movement across Western World War I. It began with the last German offen- Europe was swift and in accordance with the sive of the conflict and was quickly followed by the Schlieffen Plan. The Belgium army was swept aside first allied offensive victory of 1918. with relative ease and the British Expeditionary Army (BEF) had retreated at the Battle of Mons. Several itineraries starting at Meaux, permit to The French army retreated towards the River discover the memories of the Great War around Marne and it was here that both German and the Marne and Ourcq area. French armies fought out the first major battle on the Western Front. The German advance got them as near as 30 miles to Paris. The French capital got itself ready for a siege and the French government left the capital for the safety of Bordeaux. 13 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Land of arts Alfred Sisley in Moret-sur-Loing... The barley sugar museum The town of Moret was a royal residence in the The local speciality is the barley sugar once produ- Middle-Ages. Ancient fortifications, lovely narrow ced by the nuns of Moret-sur-Loing (since the 17th streets and the romantic banks of the Loing River century). Today a local industrial produces this de- form the scenery of many impressionistic pain- licious sweet. The museum shows the history of tings. this typical product. The medieval settings of Moret-sur-Loing attract many tourists in the summer season. The English Tourist Office of Moret and its region Impressionist Alfred Sisley settled here last century 01 60 70 41 66 and spent twenty years painting the town, the ri- verbanks and the surroundings. In the summer season a sound and light show, set up on the romantic riverbanks, displays the local history from the Middle Ages to the impressionist period. In the footprints of Alfred Sisley... In Moret-sur-Loing, Alfred Sisley immortalized the well-known view of the bridge and of the town. This famous Impressionist lived for the last years of his life in a humble house not far from the Moret church. The small picturesque streets, the lovely banks of the Loing, the canal and the an- cient houses of the town have stayed as Sisley painted them. A small guide, "In the steps of Sis- ley," takes the visitors to the places where the painter loved to put up his easel. Thinks to see: An unusual museum, the "Conservatoire du vélo" settled in an ancient firm, retraces the evolution of the bicycle. 14 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Land of arts Barbizon, homestead of the New: twenty mosaic reproductions of the greatest masterpieces of the Barbizon school have been set landscape painters... up in the village and at the entrance to the forest What a destiny this small hamlet of woodcutters, to create an unbroken bond between the country- nestled in the forests of the Plain of Bière, was to side, the village centre and the forest. Among the have! Who would have thought, at the time, that artists being honoured are Jean-François Millet, this colony of noisy, bearded jesters would give rise Théodore Rousseau, John Constable, Jules Veyras- to the greatest Masters of the 19th century, to the sat, Karl Bodmer and others. Barbizon School and to the birth of Impressionism? Tourist Office Barbizon – 01 60 66 41 87 – Who would have thought that this modest little www.barbizon-tourisme.com inn, run by the Ganne family, where the artists were sought cheap board and lodging, would be- come a museum, the guardian of the works of its guests of old? By painting on the walls and the fur- niture, and when the weather was fine heading off to paint the livestock, the farmhands and the chia- roscuro of the forest, living it up in the inn at night- fall, were Narcisse Diaz de la Péna, Théodore Rousseau, Camille Corot and Jean-François Millet, among many others, and it is they who have made Barbizon so famous. Today, the workshop of Jean- François Millet and the Museum of the Barbizon School, with its annex, the home and workshop of Théodore Rousseau, recreate the atmosphere of these famous painters. Departmental Museum of the School of Barbizon "Ganne Inn" – 01 60 66 22 27 Museum Jean-François Millet – 01 60 66 21 55 In the footsteps of the painters To perfect your initiation into landscape painting, two walks of 2 to 3 hours will take you in the foots- teps of the painters, through the village of Barbi- zon and the surrounding fields of rocks. 15 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Land of arts Painter's villages... women, she used hard work and her not inconsi- derable talent to impose herself as an internatio- nally renowned painter. She set up her workshop at the Château de By in Thomery, in order to be closer to her themes of predilection, fields and rural life, and in her constant quest for realism, she transformed her grounds into a wildlife reserve. You can download a free MP3 audioguide, "Chas- selas and Rosa Bonheur" from www.tourisme77.fr/ – home page – audioguide links (English, Spanish and Japanese translations are available) - 01 64 70 80 14 Grez-sur-Loing Bourron Marlotte While the Ganne Tower and the church give the vil- Set in the heart of a fertile region, forest on one lage its medieval air, it's the old bridge that was the side, rocks on the other, Bourron-Marlotte is burs- main "subject" of the works painted here in Grez, ting with character, with its noble houses and their secret gardens, its river and its spring. The church and the stone brick castle built in the 17th century on the vestiges of a feudal fortress have done no- thing, of course, to take way from the village's charm. Around 1830, Caruelle d'Aligny and Jean- Baptiste Corot settled in Marlotte, joined later on by Sisley, Renoir, Monet, Cézanne, Pissaro and Ba- zille, to name but a few. The Bohemian spirit that guided them led them to take up residence in two of the village's inns, followed in their wake by other painters and writers such as Henri Murger, Théo- phile Gautier, Alfred and Paul de Musset, Emile Zola, the Goncourt brothers and so on... Tourist Office - 01 64 45 88 86 the first of which we owe to Corot in 1860. What made Grez rather special was the fact that, from 1870 onwards, it played host to so many foreign artists: mainly Americans and British, first of all, soon followed by Scandinavians and then Japa- nese. To discover Grez-sur-Loing, a visit to the Town Hall is a must, to see the collection of famous paintings by Vonnoh, Harrison, Doigneau or Pis- saro, a collection which was brought together in 1945 and which is enriched year on year. Townhall - 01 64 45 95 15 - www.grezsurloing.fr Thomery-By Rosa Bonheur, it is clear, was not a typical 19th century woman. As early as the age of 10, her vo- cation was clear: she would be a wildlife portrai- tist. At a time when art schools did not admit 16 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Land of arts Departmental garden-museum mantic tradition and the work of Rodin, he then developed a very personal style, both denuded Antoine Bourdelle in Egreville... and powerful, based on an architectural concep- Antoine Bourdelle (1861-1929), son of a carpenter tion of sculpture and marked by a major know- cabinetmaker of Montauban, was from early in- ledge of archaic Greek and Roman art, of which he fancy interested in drawing and modelling. After appreciated the rigor, plenitude and balance. the School of fine arts in Toulouse and Paris, he Michel Dufet and his wife Rhodia, daughter of An- worked, in the 1890's, in the workshop of Rodin, toine Bourdelle, constituted the garden-museum for whom he professed a great admiration. Whilst Bourdelle d'Egreville between 1966 and 1969. In continuing to create personal works there, he star- 1966, Michel Dufet under-took the installation of a ted to receive private orders, the first of which was garden and drew up a very organized and complex raised in his town of birth in 1902. His notoriety plan of lawns and embroidered parterres of hardy continued to grow and became international at the perennials or annuals whose dominant colours turn of the 20th century. Bourdelle is one of the vary with the season. Plantations of conifers struc- greatest French sculptors of his generation. In- ture space, while curtains of poplars or vegetable fluenced at his beginnings by sculpture of a ro- palisades close the escapes towards the exterior. This creation, inspired by the formal gardens and the gardens of the art-deco epoch, is perhaps the only work of Michel Dufet in this field. The garden serves as a presentation case for 56 bronze sculptures of Antoine Bourdelle, original bronzes, for the majority where specifically reali- zed for their installation in the garden. Although certain were moved on the arrival of more recent works, it seems that their position was decided ac- cording to the decorative effect. The majority of the great achievements of Bourdelle are present; Herakles archer, the dieing Centaure or the eques- trian statue of the General Alvear … The presenta- tion of the sculptures within a strictly organized scenery, playing at the same time on the colours and the organization of space, makes it possible to appreciate in all its strength the art of Bourdelle. Departmental garden-museum Antoine Bourdelle – 01 64 78 50 90 17 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Land of arts The Painter's trail around The Grand Morin Valley ... Grand Morin Valley is also the Valley of Painters, Crecy-la-Chapelle... and standing at its heart is Villiers-sur-Morin. Eve- Less than an hour from Paris, you leave the traffic rything here reminds us of the period when the jams and the pollution behind you. The tarmac "Grand Masters" came to enjoy the simple country transforms into farmland, the avenues into rivers, life. One of the first to fall under the spell was Amé- the buildings into forests. You can take deep dée Servin in 1857. With Albert Grenier, he went breaths, live life at a gentler pace! Over the years, this authentic atmosphere has enchanted many an artist looking for inspiration and light. Let us follow in the footsteps of the men and women who have made of Seine-et-Marne a veritable land of the Arts. In the course of the 19th century, painters began looking out for "natural" light and land- scapes. Seine-et-Marne, being so close to the ca- pital and easily accessible, was an inexhaustible source of inspiration for them. From north to south, they "set up stall" in the villages, guided only by their own aspirations and sensitivities, strange tourists laden with their easels and tubes of paint. They were the precursors to landscape painting, Impressionism or pointillism. on to create the Artistic Circle of Villiers, which is still active today. Famous artists to have collabora- ted with them were, for example, Toulouse-Lau- trec, Anquetin and Van Gogh… You can still hear their laughter echoing along the footpaths they would have taken from Villiers to Coutevroult, from Crécy-la-Chapelle to Voulangis and Serbonne, from Saint-Germain to Montaigu. Others were to follow, throughout the 20th century, from America and Japan: Man Ray and Foujita, among others… The walking trails that have been devised, dotted with easels and other symbols of their lives, take visitors through all the styles and schools, all the profound changes inspired by artists in the 19th and 20th centuries. Pays Créçois Tourist Information Office 01 64 63 70 19 – www.cc-payscrecois.fr 18 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Land of arts Contemporary art... viding a different approach, a different vision of Contemporary Art. Organised in various different sites of historical or architectural interest, the cen- tre offers "walks" to meet the artists of today. These events first saw the day in 2005 in the south of Seine-et-Marne. The creation of an internatio- nal contemporary art centre helped in the deve- lopment of Artevie's activities, by providing a venue for exhibitions aimed at various different au- diences. Two other plastic arts venues, the Espace du Bocage and the Château de Nanteau, enable workshops and residences to be set up for young talented artists from various countries. Artevie – 3, rue Emile Bru – 77710 Lorrez le Bo- Galerie HorsChamp in Sivry-Courtry cage – 01 64 31 03 56 The HorsChamp gallery deals solely with non- mainstream imagery, providing a home for photo- graphy and video works in a welcoming and alternative countryside venue. HorsChamp is proud of this identity, which establishes the gallery as a focal point for professional artists from a va- riety of fields and fans of the visual image, or just for interested visitors who drop in. An innovative site where opinions and emotions are exchanged. Place de l'église - 01 64 09 11 91 - www.galerie- horschamp.fr The Espace "Artevie" in Lorrez-le- Bocage An international contemporary art centre Contemporary art, where the figurative gives way to imagination and interpretation, is sometimes lit- tle known, even disregarded, by the general public. Galleria Continua in Boissy-le-Châtel Artevie's aim is to create bonds between the artis- A venue dedicated to contemporary art projects tic world, the rural world and city-dwellers, by pro- The Galleria Continua, created in Italy in 1990, sup- ports artistic creation by dreaming up new me- thods of dialogue and hybridisation between unexpected geographies, rural, industrial, local and global, the art of yesteryear and of today, artists of renown and emerging talents. The identity of Gal- leria Continua has been forged around the idea of exacting contemporary creation bursting forth where nobody expects it. After Italy and China, Galleria Continua is embarking on a new adventure in the Paris region, on former industrial wasteland, by the riverside. Galleria Continua / Le Moulin in Boissy-le-Châtel will be a venue for exceptional in- ternational artistic encounters, the home to ambi- tious exhibitions of artists from all five continents. Galleria Continua has been working in partnership with the Seine-et-Marne council-owned château in Blandy-les-Tours since 2008. This partnership continues in 2011. Galleria Continua – 46, route de La Ferté Gaucher – www.galleriacontinua.com 19 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Land of arts Contemporary art... (suite) display. The concept makes ES Gallery a unique, friendly space dedicated to novice as well as expe- rienced art lovers. 6 place du Châtel – Ville Haute - 01 60 52 07 88 – www.galerie-es.com Contemporary art at "Les églises" in Chelles The two adjoining churches of Sainte-Croix and Saint- Georges became a listed building in 1984; they were saved from ruin and restored, and then converted into an exhibition centre for the visual arts by designer Martin Szekely and architect Marc Barani. Its first sea- Rentilly Cultural Park son opened at the end of 2008. The display schedule In one of the residences lived in and transformed by – 4 to 5 exhibitions a year – is designed to offer an in- the Menier family between 1890 and 1997, an ambi- sight into contemporary art disciplines by tackling and tious cultural project has grown up, supported by the questioning notions of territory (architectural, urban, Marne et Gondoire Community of Agglomerations. historical, even in the context of the landscape) and The Chateau and its outbuildings, the Orangery, the the uses by which they are defined. trophy room and Turkish baths, are now a fabulous Rue Eterlet - 01 64 72 65 70 venue for cultural and artistic expression. In this ex- http//:leseglises.chelles.fr ceptionally rich natural and historical site, conducive to the most diverse forms of artistic expression, the The Ferme du Buisson centre for contempo- park is dedicated to contemporary art and regularly rary art in Noisiel hosts events and temporary exhibitions. The Park's The Centre for contemporary art opened in 1991. It main event is the PrinTemps de paroles festival, an an- belongs to the national network of art centres and is nual multidisciplinary festival that brings together part of the Ferme du Buisson's multidisciplinary pro- thirty or so professional companies. ject. For almost 20 years the centre has been com- Marne et Gondoire Tourist Information Office mitted to a policy of exhibitions, production and 01 64 02 15 15 – www.marneetgondoire.fr Rentilly culture park in Bussy-Saint-Martin 01 60 35 46 72 "Espace la Vallée" The Vallée Village has always sought to offer its visi- tors a host of cultural events and ever since it first ope- ned has been home to exhibitions. This new Espace la Vallée, located in the very heart of the Village, pro- vides concrete expression to this long-standing desire by each year offering visitors four exhibitions by ar- tists of considerable talent, one after the other, ensu- publishing that testifies to how actively it supports ring that cultural activities are now permanent in the contemporary creative art. Village and making La Vallée Village a cultural desti- Since 2008, it has offered a new programme which nation in its own right. promotes a critical, multidisciplinary approach en- La Vallée Village in Serris – 01 60 42 35 01 abling visitors to see how contemporary art can relate www.lavalleevillage.com to other ways of doing and thinking. With this ap- proach it has marked itself out as a space for ex- ES Gallery in Provins change: between points of view, between disciplines, With its open spaces opening out onto Place du Châ- between artists and viewers… The programme aspires tel, Provins' ES Gallery invites you on a contemporary to be forward looking, by welcoming young artists and journey in an outstanding medieval setting. The idea artists rarely seen in France. of the ES Gallery is to show all forms of art. Great Allée de la Ferme names in contemporary art are side by side with new 01 64 62 77 00 – www.lafermedubuisson.com talents. Visitors like the concept of ES Gallery, which honours all artistic techniques: sculptures in bronze, wood, glass, ceramic, resin, etc. All painting and dra- wing techniques, as well as original jewellery, are on 20 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Magical Seine-et-Marne Moments change but the feeling you get from them remains the same. 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You'll be spellbound from the mo- Disneyland® Paris... ment Mickey rubs the Genie's lamp to when he be- comes a master magician; Conjuring Disney fairies, 2011: Disney Magical Moments Festival at Disneyland ® Paris This year, Disneyland® Paris is celebrating an ex- clusive Disney Magical Moments Festival! How cool is that? Mickey and his friends have stored up a whole lotta really special moments to share with you. In fact, they've set up some momentastic shows and play areas for you to indulge your ima- ginations and create memories that both you and Mickey will talk about for years to come. The excitement starts from the very moment you plan your trip together. Looking forward to the magic that awaits you and guessing what surprises Mickey and his pals have in store is half the fun! The look on your loved ones' faces, the pinch-your- self-you're-here moment and then the one-small- step-through-the-gates moment that will lead to Disney magical moments that you will remember forever! It could be a mad-cap-moment inspired by Alice and the Mad Hatter where you drink in the mad- ness, get to be really silly together and really let magicians and magical moments out of thin air. your imaginations go wild. Still waiting for the right moment to visit Disney- Then, you could find yourself playing "Following land® Paris? Well Disney Magical Moments Festival the leader with Peter Pan" – a Disney magical mo- will start on April 6th 2011. This is your year to ment all pirates like to treasure! Sing along and make your wish-come-true moment with Mickey dance with Peter Pan, Wendy and John in a real and his friends. What will your favourite moment crocodile snappin' adventure – that's sure to give be? Join in the celebration and find out!! Captain Hook a real fright! For information and booking call (€0,15/mn A more refined moment may find its way to one's including tax) at 08 25 30 60 30 or visit self next. Prepare for the most royal of Royal Invi- www.disneylandparis.com tations…to feel like a fairytale Princess and spend a magical moment with a Disney Princess. It's a dream-come-true-moment to cherish for a hap- pily-ever-after. 21 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Magical Seine-et-Marne Shopping stylish at La Vallée Outlet Village... Imagine a place where all the major apparel brands offer low prices year round. It's not a dream, it's Vallée Village just five minutes by car from the Disney parks and open seven days a week. This very pleasant, enti- rely pedestrian, swanky village with architecture inspi- red by Ile-de-France hosts approximately 100 French and international fashion and decoration brands. Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Baccarat, Burberry and many other brands have chosen Vallée Village to offer year round at cut-rate prices the best products of previous collections from their traditional boutiques. Disney® Village... Entertainment in the heart of Disneyland® Resort Paris ! Unique in Europe and located between the Disney theme parks and hotels, Disney Village is free and re- creates the atmosphere of a real American town. Shops, bars, a club, restaurants and the Legend of Buf- falo Bill dinner show take you from Florida to Califor- nia, Chicago to New York, the 19th-century West to Hollywood. The 14-screen Gaumont cinema equipped with cutting-edge technologies, IMAX, PanoraMagique captive balloon and game room round out the range of shows and attractions. Concerts and music festivals are offered year round. Billy Bob's hosts live rock, country, blues, funk, disco and soul concerts every night and the Sports Bar broadcasts major sporting events year round. Informations : www.disney-village.info The ultimate pleasure: treat yourself to a day of shop- ping in comfort... A daily Cityrama shuttle whisks you from the Cityrama agency in the heart of Paris straight to the doors of Vallée Village. Every day including Sunday: departures from Paris at 10:15am and from Vallée Village at 4pm. Booking could not be easier: talk to your hotel concierge or visit The Ile-de-France, Seine-et-Marne www.pariscityrama.com A culture break between two shops? Tourist Office... The Vallée Space at Vallée Village, a contemporary art Extend your stay in the area! gallery in the heart of the Village, shows works by in- This brand new information kiosk open seven days ternationally recognised artists year round. week from 9am to 8:45pm at the entrance of the two La Vallée Village: www.lavalleevillage.com parks is the perfect place to find out about accommo- dations, events, buying a trip to Paris, cruises, shows and major museums. The shop sells sightseeing guides and souvenirs. Ile-de-France, Seine-et-Marne Tourism Space 01 60 43 33 33 – www.greatparistourism.com 22 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Leisure and outdoors Parc des Félins big-cat park With its 140 cats representing over thirty different species, from the best known (tigers, lions and leo- pards,…) to the rarest (clouded leopards, Pal- las'cats,…), this park offers its animals a natural environment to ensure their well-being and repro- duction. Four circuits take you into the natural ha- bitat of these predators from Africa, Asia, America and Europe. There is also an educational farm for the children and a restaurant decorated with scenes of the savannah. The park has 2 more attractions includes in the entrance fee: - Mission Nature: All aboard the train for this 20- minute journey that explores our planet and the challenges faced to protect it. Price includes ad- mission to the train and entry to the new film and animated scenes that explain everything from the big bang to the planet's demise at the hands of mankind! - L'île des Lémuriens (Lemur's island): come and Sealife Paris... meet 40 lemurs on their own territory, a 1 hectar Located just 5 minutes from Disneyland® Resort island! Enjoy the biggest facility in captivity given Paris in the heart of the Commercial Centre Val d' to these species ! Europe, Aquarium SEA LIFE takes you on a magic Check opening hours on the website and interactive journey into a fascinating marine 01 64 51 33 33 - www.parc-des-felins.com world. The centre houses over 300 species in 50 breathtaking marvelous displays including a 360º underwater tunnel of sharks and 2 ocean tanks with sharks and turtles. Don't miss the touch-pools, regular talks and fee- ding sessions and the play area at the end of the visit. This unforgettable journey into the magical marine world is a unique educational experience for the whole family! Exhibition: Dragon des Mers… Hippocampus In seven new tanks, you will discover about ten species of lovely Seahorses and the famous Sea Dragon, an endangered amazing creature. The genus word "Hippocampus" belongs to Greek words: "hippos" which means horse and "kam- pos", marine fish. Since the Antic times, people are surprised by this little creature so different from the others by its equine profile and its battleship aspect. From the small Pygmy Seahorse (two centimetres long) to the imposing Sea Dragon (45 centimetres long) there are more than 50 species all around the world's oceans. Unfortunately, today a lot of species are endange- red because of intensive fishing and the destroying of their life habit. SEA LIFE - Val d'Europe - Serris 01 60 42 33 66 - www.sealife.fr 23 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Leisure and outdoors complex (29 apartments), swimming pool, tennis court, restaurant. Domaine de la Brie - 77580 Crécy-la-Chapelle 01 64 75 34 44 – www.crecygolfclub.com Golf Fontainebleau 18-hole course. Golf course open to the public du- ring the week except on Tuesdays and on week- ends. Clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant. Route d'Orléans - 77300 Fontainebleau 01 64 22 22 95 • www.golfdefontainebleau.org Golf Clément Ader An 18-hole par 72 course in the forest, historical site from where Clement Ader's first aircraft "Éole" took off. Restaurant, bar, pro shop selling supplies, Golf Courses... clubhouse. Domaine du Château Pereire The most beautiful greens in the Ile-de-France re- 77220 Gretz-Armainvilliers gion… a great choice of courses in Seine-et-Marne 01 64 07 34 10 • www.golfclementader.com both in terms of difficulty and scenery. Golf Lésigny-Réveillon Golf UCPA Bois-le-Roi A 27-hole course and a 9-hole compact course, A 9-hole golf course, with many obstacles and a with glens and lakes. Putting green, practice area practice area over a stretch of water, with 10 co- with 100 bays. Hotel, restaurant, brasserie, pro vered bays. Clubhouse, function rooms. shop. Base de Loisirs - 77590 Bois-le-Roi Ferme des Hyverneaux - 77150 Lésigny 01 64 81 33 31 • www.ucpa-boisleroi.com 01 60 02 17 33 • www.golflesigny.com Golf Meaux-Boutigny Golf Disneyland An 18-hole golf course on a wooded terrain, which A 27-hole par 36 course, which can be played as 3 has a varied relief. Golf school with 9 holes for be- different 18-hole courses. ginners. Pro shop, restaurant with a terrace, club- Bar, restaurant, TV lounge, changing rooms with house, shop. showers, pro shop , clubhouse. Rue de Barois - 77470 Boutigny Allée de la Mare Houleuse 01 60 25 63 98 - www.golf-meauxboutigny.com 77700 Magny-le-Hongre - 01 60 45 68 90 Golf de Bussy-Guermantes www.disneylandparis.com/fr/golf/index.htm A flat 27-hole par 72 course, (6, 034m), wooded Golf Ozoir-la-Ferrière mounds and lakes. Restaurant, bar, terrace, 18-hole course, measuring 5,859m in length and a lounge, pro shop and changing rooms. 9-hole par 35 course measuring 2, 639m in length. Promenade des Golfeurs Pro shop, restaurant, children's club. 77600 Bussy-Saint-Georges Château des Agneaux - 77330 Ozoir-la-Ferrière 01 64 66 00 00 • www.golfbussyguermantes.com 01 60 02 60 79 • www.golfozoir.org Cély Golf Club Golf Montereau la Forteresse An 18-hole course which goes through an oak fo- A 18-hole par 72 course, measuring 5, 888 m in rest with well-kept fairways and greens. Japanese length, with glens, forests and lakes. Practice area. garden, bar, restaurant, pro shop. Fortified farm with a restaurant. Terrace on the Le Château - Route de Saint-Germain course. 77930 Cély-en-Bière Domaine de la Forteresse - 77940 Thoury-Férottes 01 64 38 03 07 • www.club-albatros.com 01 60 96 95 10 - www.golf-forteresse.com Golf la Marsaudière Golf Torcy A 9-hole golf course in a forest setting in the A 9-hole course and a compact 3-hole course, prac- grounds of the former castle. Restaurant with a tice area. Clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant. terrace on the water's edge, fireplace. Base Régionale de Plein air et de loisirs - UCPA La Marsaudière, RD471 - 77173 Chevry-Cossigny Route de Lagny - 77200 Torcy - 01 64 80 80 90 01 64 07 87 51 Crécy Golf Club An 18-hole par 72 course, a compact 6-hole course and a covered practice area with 34 bays. Hotel 24 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Leisure and outdoors Outdoor adventures... Seine-et-Marne is the Ile-de-France region's hugest territory offering wide sceneries, rivers and wood- lands to fit many outdoor activities, sports and adentures… Some examples … Ballooning Flood over the beautiful landscapes, majestic cha- teaux and magical forest and river sceneries… In southern Seine-et-Marne you will find two possi- bilities for magical balloon rides. Forest trails Motorsports at la Ferté-Gaucher... Fontainebleau Forest, which lies within a UNESCO biosphere reserve, is considered the "green lung" Who would have thought that nearly 90 hectares of Ile-de-France. Erosion has carved out odd geo- of fallow land would become France's biggest logical formations that plunge you into a magical motor leisure activities pole? Aerial and land world. This gorgeous forest beloved by the artists motor sports enthusiasts, model hobbyists and is to be discovered on about 300 km of signed out hot-air balloonists converge on La Ferté Gaucher. hiking pathes.The Massif of Fontainebleau is a This offer of innovative leisure activities, which is prime climbing site in France. It is made up of unique in France, was created with subsidies from blocks of sandstone from 2m to 10m in height and local governments. There are air and land activi- offers many climbing possibilities for everyone, ties at the same site, giving the area an economic from beginners to the most experienced climbers, boost. Amateurs as well as professionals may use for people of all ages, from children to adults. the 150,000 sq m centre. - aerial motor sports: microlighting Adventures in the treetops - land motor sports: a green, environment-friendly Adventure parks and trails in the treetops become car track unique in France and SUV and quad in- a more and more popular leisure activity in the re- troductory lessons gion. All over Seine-et-Marne you will find eight - leisure activities: scale models with a training and major equipments offering save thrills and family indoor test site, squash, well-being space, etc. adventure… - Jet Race...racing on water! The jet boats deliver On the rivers 450 hp and go from 0 to 60 in 4 seconds! Passen- Cruising or canoeing as well as many other water gers can enjoy the unbeatable thrill of a triple ac- sports are possible on the rivers of Seine-et-Marne. celeration into the bend... in complete safety! - meals and accommodation on site All you need to know about leisure Information: 01 64 20 52 39 sports and outdoor adventures is pointed out in a special brochure "On ne manqué pas d'air" (with English version) which you can download on www.tourisme77.fr 25 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Livestyle... preciated by Kings and Queens. Even, Charles d'Orléans offered it to his fa- vourites! A cheese possessing the Ap- pellation d'Origine Contrôlée, the Brie de Meaux is recognized by its soft paste, its finely floured crust, strewn with reddish pigments and by it's slightly pronounced hazel nut taste. The rose of Provins Returning from a crusade, at the XIIIth century, Thibaut IV, Count of Champagne, brought back a rosebush from the palace of the sultan of Da- mascus. He cultivated the rose, which is still used today to create a lot of de- licious confectionery... (barley sugar, sweets, jam, fruit jelly...) Savours and gastronomy... Moret-sur-Loing's barley sugar In the most rural of the departments of Ile-de- This famous speciality from Moret-sur-Loing made France, producers, restorers and craftsmen, ga- by the nuns of Moret has its own museum pre- thered within the association "Produits et Terroir senting an exhibition tracing the history of this Seine-et-Marne", perpetuate a traditional respect candy and a film showing all the stages of its tra- of quality and authenticity. On countryside lanes, ditional manufacturing. more than 120 enthusiasts propose the discovery of their skills and the enjoyment of local culinary products. From farmyard poultries to dairy pro- Red poppy of Nemours ducts of the Briarde pastures, from delicious home Born in 1850 in Nemours, the red poppy candy is made pâtés to harvests of crisp, scented fruit and nowadays produced by the chocolate factory Des vegetables, from sweet delicacies to vintage beve- Lis. The owner created a flavour containing flowers rages, from the culinary talents of local chefs to of wild poppy, gathered with the hand on the re- farmhouse afternoon snacks, Seine-et-Marne is to gion of Nemours. From this flavour are born seve- be savoured with delectation. ral specialities like liquor, nougats, syrup, crystallized of petals, jam... The Brie de Meaux Crowned "king of cheeses" at the time of the Congress of Vienna in 1815, the Brie was much ap- All you need to know about local speciali- ties, producers and craftmen is pointed out in a special brochure (in french) "On réveille vos sens" which you may download on www.tourisme77.fr 26 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Livestyle... is to enjoy food served in a different way. This is where style comes in : "Obviously I want the client to be happy with what he has tasted, but I would also like him to be surprised and really delighted in the sense of being cap- tured by the flavours, visual aspects and aromas which I searched for, discovered and created for him, by some- times associating elements which in principle are never combined". Before coming to the Pléiades, Philippe Geneletti was, among other things, a trainee with El Bulli, Head Chef at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. A rewarding route, bet- Savours and gastronomy... ween the best of great French cuisine and the top of mo- lecular cuisine. Star Chefs... Star in the Michelin guide. The Seine-et-Marne area offers many gourmet ad- Hôtel "Les Pléiades" - 21 Grande Rue - 77630 Barbizon - dresses… far to many to figure here but just to give you an 01 60 66 40 25 idea about the gastronomic quality and riches we present www.hotel-les-pleiades.com/uk you our "Top chefs" distinguished by a star in the Miche- lin Guide… Alain PAVARD – Chef Restaurant "l'Auberge de la Brie" in Couilly-Pont-aux-Dames Anthony VALLETTE – Chef Restau- His local origins made him rant "Le Pouilly" a trainee of the Tingaud fa- This Young and talented chef is into mily (chef of the Elysee). "today's" cuisine moving habits and With his sober, chic and reinventing recipes. His very perso- discrete restaurant, this nal touch confers to his dished a chef defends his conviction sparkling dared creative flavour. The of the Brie region's gastronomic reputation. The regional choice of top products and the use quality products but also top products from all over of exotic and unexpected spices France make the chef's cuisine a real reference for gour- offer a culinary travel to different corners of the world. mets. Formerly working with Marc Meneau near Vezelay His cuisine is a delicate and precious alchemy of savours in Burgundy, Alain Pavard represents the essential quali- and flavours. His cuisine meets beauty and quality, ac- ties of French cuisine without supper flux, complication cording to the seasons and their special products… A or artifices. Excellent food and high wines at fair prices, meal at the "Pouilly" is a real emotion not to be missed… this address is a real must for gourmets… The skills and talent of this chef has been recognised by Star in the Michelin guide the profession: Auberge de la Brie - 14 Avenue Alphonse Boulingre - Star in the Michelin Guide, and high classification in Gault 77860 Couilly-Pont-aux-Dames Millau, Champerard, Bottin gourmand… 01 64 63 51 80 - www.aubergedelabrie.com Restaurant "Le Pouilly"- 1 rue de la fontaine - Pouilly le Fort - 77240 Vert Saint Denis Fabrice VITU – Chef Restaurant "la Table Saint-Just" in 01 64 09 56 64 - www.restaurant-lepouilly.com Vaux-le-Pénil Even if he is very happy having obtained his "star" in the Philippe GENELETTI mythical Michelin, this chef is not the media type… He Chef of "Les Pléiades" in comes from a really traditional background rather at ease Barbizon behind his stove than under the ramp light. Back feed of "I fell hopelessly in love his quality cuisine comes from his costumer who he likes with les Pléiades as soon to meet in his restaurant during their meal. The reputa- as I saw it as it is so much tion comes from high quality work and produce… True in line with my cuisine" French tradition but not old fashioned… A perfect choice confessed this young - thirty-five years - chef, "just as with of dishes according the seasons and a great know how my cuisine, the roots, bases, traditions are already in without pretentions… Without any doubt an excellent place. They communicate with our memory and it's the address…. resulting interpretation which changes everything"... Phi- Star in the Michelin guide lippe Geneletti believes that a good product is the basis La Table Saint Just - 11 Rue Libération for every dish and of course pleasure is always important, 77000 Vaux-le-Pénil - 01 64 52 09 09 but at the same time the reason for going to a restaurant www.restaurant-latablesaintjust.com 27 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Livestyle... formula adapts to your choice. These quality accommo- dations for care-free holidays are rated from 1 to 5 keys depending on the amenities, environment and comfort. Clévacances Seine-et-Marne Seine-et-Marne Departmental Tourist Board 11, rue Royale – 77300 Fontainebleau 01 60 39 60 39 – www.clevacances.com Logis de France... A family chain and a single state of mind.. New dynamics are energising the Logis de France network. Constantly A wide range of accommoda ons... modernising and on the move, in step with today's expectations and Gîtes de France® ... respect for quality, the Logis label Gîtes de France accommodations and has set major goals for 2010. Fresh air is the promise of the friendly, authentic encounters they friendly, authentic addresses to share moments of real foster are probably still the best way pleasure with the family. Every Logis de France hotel is to discover new places. The men and different but all of them share the same state of mind and women who will be your hosts let you vision of their trade. Commitment to the Logis de France into their homes, are to welcome you to movement's founding values ensures the label's long- places they have arranged, equipped and decorated to term survival: meet your needs and make you feel as comfortable as a simple, spontaneous, personalised welcome, accom- possible. You will find a warm, family welcome. the quiet modations combining quality, comfort and modern ame- and space only country houses can offer and thoughtful nities in a genuine setting, meals based on local attention to meet your expectations, make your holiday ingredients and natural products, and personalised sight- easier and help you recharge your batteries. Choose your seeing tips to make guests' holidays more enjoyable. own formula: the comfort of an individual house, a place Each hotel is rated on a scale of 1 to 3 "chimneys" and big enough to accommodate families, groups or hikers, has its own endearing sides, specific features and cha- in the countryside or closer to town centres. The classifi- racter, perfectly blending into its environment. cation ranges from 1 to 5 ears, guaranteeing the accom- Information and booking on www.logishotels.com/en modations' quality. Seine-et-Marne boasts a wide range of green tourism ac- commodations. The owners, as their department's veri- table "ambassadors", will guide you on your journey of discovery and make it easier for you to visit the environs. Some will even give you the chance to enjoy a car-free weekend by picking you up at the nearest rail station. Booking and information: Seine-et-Marne Departmental Gîtes de France Office Departmental Tourist Board 11, rue Royale – 77300 Fontainebleau 01 60 39 60 53 ou 01 60 39 60 54 Booking on line: www.gites-seine-et-marne.com Clévacances... Family accommodations in the heart of our towns and villages... Want to stay near tourist sites? Have contact with the lo- cals? Nothing could be simpler with Clévacances accom- modations. Most are easy to reach by public transport and offer "à la carte" formulas from single nights in a bed & breakfast to stays of a week or more in apartments or independent houses in the town centre. The Clévacances 28 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Livestyle... A wide range of accommoda ons... Unusual accommodation in the great outdoors! Let yourself be drawn deep into nature's heartland here in the Seine-et-Marne, where you will find a range of unusual locations offering extraordinary experiences... A novel concept that breaks new ground: Acousmahome... A new type of accommo- dation in an outstanding natural site… this new tou- Tree huts on the Graville estate rist facility deep in Fontai- Settle into a hut nestling 23 or 30 ft up in an oak tree, in the nebleau forest sits heart of extensive grounds deep in the Champagne forest, perfectly integrated within next to the château de Graville. This is the ideal "nest" in the surrounding environ- which to spend a break or a romantic evening in the tree- ment, while the innovative tops overlooking the sumptuous landscape. Visitors can concept perfectly reflects choose from 6 types of hut that will suit every taste and the spirit of its customers bring great delight. seeking to absorb this setting. The name "Acousmahome" New! The log homes of Graville… already offers a clue to the role of the acoustics in the des- Graville park is happy to present its newest unusual ac- ign. Acousmahome, perfectly insulated, offers its guests al- commodation: a genuine log cottage, just like in Canada! most total, cocoon-like silence… The nest-shaped structure Log houses, originally from Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, of this accommodation, coiled around a tree deep in the cold lands and forests, are made using solid tree trunks that heart of the forest, makes it an innovative and attractive are simply stripped of their bark and stacked and inter- destination that is in perfect keeping with its environment. locked. The use of materials that fit the ideal of sustainable deve- Château de Graville - 01.64.23.08.97 lopment ensures that every part of the concept is infused 06 85 82 11 14 - www.chateau-graville.fr with the spirit of nature. 06 60 41 67 48 - www.gitearbonne.com New! The gypsy caravans of Bois-le-Roi In the heart of the Bois-le-Roi sports and recreation centre in Fontainebleau forest are 15 converted gypsy caravans that offer a cosy nest in the great outdoors. The accom- modation measures approx. 215 ft² and consists of a main room with a fitted-kitchen area, table and dresser, 3 slee- ping berths (2 bunk beds and 1 pull out bed) in the main area, one master bedroom with a double bed. One caravan has been designed for disabled guests and in- cludes 3 low beds and a converted bathroom. Regional outdoor centre 01 64 81 33 00 http://boisleroi.ucpa.com A trip to Mongolia… 45 minutes from Paris! Nestling amid nature just a few minutes from the centre of Paris is a timeless estate that invites you in for a weekend of wellbeing guaranteed to take you as far away from the daily world as you wish! You'll sleep in a cosy and attracti- vely furnished yurt. Natska, our friend from Mongolia, will reveal culinary secrets and recount tales from the women- folk of the steppes… You'll go from bicycle rides through the forest to tours around great châteaux… In the evening, you'll enjoy a relaxing massage accompanied by the scents of other lands before sharing in an evening meal of Mon- golian specialities in the flowering grounds. A journey so far away… and with little greenhouse gas emissions… Nomade Lodge 01 43 54 77 04 - www.nomade-lodge.com 29 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Livestyle... A wide range of accommoda ons... by the oak parquet flooring, the furnishings with their pa- tina of age, the natural stonework and the luminosity… Ad- Charming Hotels... ding to the hotel's attractions are also the new Luxury In every part of the Seine-et-Marne area, visitor can find bedrooms and the "Spa Rosa Gallica", a swimming pool, warm welcome in high quality settings and find an ideal two treatment rooms, jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. When frame for their stay. The following examples give you a ge- it comes to eating, you have a choice of two "tables" de- neral idea about typical Hotels that you can find in Seine- pending on your mood, either the "Aux Vieux Remparts" et-Marne... restaurant serving inventive, gourmet cuisine accompanied In Barbizon, the painter's village: by an enticing wine list, or the "Petit Ecu" restaurant with Hostellerie Les Pléïades**** its choice of more traditional dishes that changes regularly. In the heart of this Moreover, throughout the year the hotel offers a 2 night charming artists' vil- half-board package (with one "diner Plaisir" and one "diner lage, this lovely hotel Gourmet"), which also includes a pass allowing you to visit restaurant has taken the city's main monuments and a bottle of the medieval on a new appearance. aperitif, Moretum Elixir. This is an ideal place to stay and It offers country explore the ancient capital of the Counts of Champagne, breaks so that you can listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. relax far away from Prices: start from 115 € per night for a double room any hustle and bustle, 3, rue Couverte - Cité médiévale - 77160 PROVINS strolling around in the 01 64 08 94 00 - www.auxvieuxremparts.com forest or soaking up the pictorial art, for which Barbizon is known throughout the world. The 'les Pléïades' hotel res- In the heart of Brie country: taurant is now welcoming its guests with 20 bedrooms Château de Sancy*** housed in the two original buildings as well as in a new Enjoy a charming stay wing designed by the architect Mohamed Adib, known for in this château, for- his clean and lively style and his work in luxury hotels. As mer home of the for the gourmet restaurant, the young head chef, Philippe Knight of the Maison- Geneletti fell in love with the place immediately. Before Rouge, in the heart of settling down at les Pléïades, Geneletti worked at El Bulli, Brie country, a stone's Loiseau and at Mandela Bay in Las Vegas. This playful chef, throw away from enjoys surprising his guests; he is inventive, witty and poe- Meaux, the town of tic, as can be seen with the dishes he has put on the menu, Bossuet, and just out- as delightful to read as they are to eat! The 2009 Guide Mi- side Paris. chelin has already recognized his creativity and talent by Completely refurbi- awarding him a star. Prices: start from 260 € per night for shed in 2002, this delightful property dating from the se- a double room (standard) venteenth and eighteenth centuries has 21 spacious 21, Grande Rue - 77630 BARBIZON bedrooms, either in the château or the hotel accommoda- 01 60 66 40 25 www.hotel-les-pleiades.com tion in the park. The elegant and sophisticated character of each room and the top of the range comfort provided In the medieval town of Provins: here will captivate you. During your stay make sure that Hostellerie Aux Vieux Remparts*** you book your table in "La Catounière" the château's res- This atmospheric taurant. Delicate and subtle gourmet cuisine… an autumnal hotel in the medieval salad with quail, supreme of guinea fowl with (home made) town of Provins will foie gras and tart of pears cooked in red wine and spices… take you right back to awaits you here in refined nineteenth century surroun- life in the Middle dings, unless in the summertime you would prefer to eat Ages. Located in the on the lovely shaded terrace. From the warm and mellow heart of the upper décor inside to the sun loungers on the terrace, from the town and protected covered swimming pool to the 20 acre park equipped with by its impressive ram- a range of activities, every detail has been taken care of to parts, this lovely cha- ensure that your stay here offers high-quality comfort and racter property that relaxation. So go on treat yourself! blends contemporary building with the old stonework, has Prices: start from 120 € per night for a double room 40 absolutely delightful and comfortable bedrooms. They 1, place de l'Eglise - 77580 SANCY-LÈS-MEAUX have been completely refurbished and you will be charmed 01 60 25 77 77 - www.chateaudesancy.com 30 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Events... Main events of the tourist season... 7 May to 8 October : Candlelit evenings at Vaux le Vicomte château From 28 February to 23 May France's most beautiful private château offers its "Imperial childhood, king of Rome son of Napo- visitors a unique experience: a candlelight tour leon", an exhibition at Fontainebleau château every Saturday night from May to October. Over Based at the same time on the prestigious Napo- 2,000 candles flicker in the château and gardens as leonic past and on having to hand a unique collec- visitors enjoy a glass of Champagne on the terrace tion, this exhibition Imperial childhood, King of and listen to classical music. Rome, son of Napoleon throws light on the first 01 64 14 41 90 - www.vaux-le-vicomte.com years of the future and short-lived Napoleon II, the 22 May "A day in the 17th century" at the Vaux le Eaglet. From 23 to 25 April, a Bivouac for the Em- Vicomte château Step back in time and dress up in peror's soldiers will be set up at Fontainebleau châ- a 17th or 18th century costume in order to cele- teau. brate a special day at chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte - 01 01 60 71 50 70 - www.chateaudefontainebleau.eu 64 14 41 90 – www.vaux-le-vicomte.com From April to November : From 27 to 29 May: Art History Festival in the Châ- Medieval shows in Provins teau de Fontainebleau - "The Legend of the Knights" From 2 April to 1 No- The French Ministry of Culture has created a new vember- A fantastic medieval show on horse-back, event: the Art History Festival. The theme chosen the only one of its kind in Europe: feats on horse- for this inaugural edition is the "Madness", and back, fights, cavalcades, trick riding, where stunts Italy is the guest of honour country. Art education and animals come together… 01 60 67 39 95 workshops, forums, an art film Festival, a book and -"Eagles of the Ramparts" - From 2 April to 1 No- art magazine fair, etc. will take place within the vember - Through the legend of Bavon the falco- Château. ner, a great hunter in the 12th century, you will 01 60 71 50 70 - www.chateaudefontainebleau.eu discover the wonderful magic of these birds of prey, in perfect harmony with the horses. After the Meaux historical show "The Arrows of Time" in show you can visit the aviaries and the wolves' en- Meaux closure. 01 60 58 80 32 Fridays and Saturdays from 17 June to 17 Septem- - "The Age of the Ramparts" From 18 April to 1 ber (except for some dates) 01 64 33 02 26 July - Come and see how identical copies of the From 18 June to 19 September "Speaking to the amazing war machines from medieval times work heart and soul, painting according to Marie Leszc- and watch an entertaining, non-stop show with de- zynska", an exhibition at Fontainebleau château monstrations of games on horse-back. Many aspects of the décor of the Grands and Pe- 01 60 67 39 95 tits Apartments in Fontainebleau château are still From 16 April to18 July - In Barbizon testament today of the taste of Marie Leszczinska, "Simon Lantara (1729-1778) a landscape painter Louis XV's wife and queen of France from 1725 to and his legend", an exhibition in the Théodore 1768. Using works painted by Oudry, Nattier, les Rousseau studio-house in Barbizon Coypel, Vien and Pierre – and those executed by Specializing in landscape painting, Simon-Mathurin the queen's own hand – a whole atmosphere gone Lantara is considered to be a forerunner of the Bar- forever is reconstructed for the period of this exhi- bizon School. Many documents testify to this le- bition. gend 01 60 66 22 27 01 60 71 50 70 - www.chateaudefontainebleau.eu Beginning of May : The 1st eco-tourism centre in 18 and 19 June The Provins Medievals the Ile-de-France opens in Fontainebleau forest France's most important medieval festival Right in the heart of Fontainebleau forest, the Ile- 01 64 00 39 39 - www.provins-medieval.com de-France's first eco-tourism centre will open its 22 to 26 June "Django Reinhardt international jazz doors at the end of April. This centre absolutely has festival" in Samois-sur-Seine to be your starting point for your walks in the fo- Django Reinhardt is buried in the village of Samois- rest, as it will give walkers advice as well as inviting sur-Seine, where jazz enthusiasts flock each year them to explore the surrounding natural heritage for a tribute to the renowned gypsy musician in this sites, sometimes less well-known but just as rich. festival that offers a complete musical panorama Seine-et-Marne tourist board with jazz greats from around the world and gypsy 01 60 39 60 39 – www.tourisme77.fr jazz combos. 01 64 69 54 66 31 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Events... 24 June The full white evening dress dinner at 1 October - Festival of the Brie cheese in Melun château Bourron-Marlotte 01 64 78 39 39 This festival offers special entertainment, tastings 1, 2 July Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini sessions and local specialities shops as well as a An open-air opera at Fontainebleau château contest of the best Brie de Melun and special gour- 01 60 71 50 70 met menus in the local restaurants.01 64 52 64 52 2 July and 6 August The Lights of Time in Provins 1 and 2 October These two special evenings give visitors the chance Medieval festival in Brie-Comte-Robert to explore the medieval quarter at night by the light Around the medieval castle the city celebrates the of hundreds of candles. Traders and restaurants are glorious pages of its medieval past. Tournaments, open in a fairytale musical atmosphere. shops, parades, musicians and shows take the visi- Provins Tourist Information Office – 01 64 60 26 26 tors back to the 13th century…01 60 62 64 00 – www.provins.net 16 October 28 August - Provins In the foot steps of Robert Louis Stevenson… Traditional harvest festival in the medieval city An hiking excursion throughout the Fontainebleau Provins Tourist Information Office – 01 64 60 26 26 forest between Barbizon and Grez-sur-Loing follo- – www.provins.net wing the trail of the famous novelist. 01 60 71 91 16 9, 10, 11 and 16 , 17, 18 September Show "The era of the Musketeers" at château 15 and 16 October- On the farm taste trail Vaux le Vicomte This initiative from the Seine-et-Marne is setting a Two shows every night take you back to the fabu- trend across the region. The farm taste trail (La Ba- lous era of the 17th century during the war bet- lade du Goût) brings together around 50 farms who ween France and Spain. The fighting skills of the are offering free entry so that visitors can discover famous Musketeers will be the object of this show. their livestock and taste and enjoy the authentic Visitors may also attend dinner in a genuine 17th touch and know-how that go into their produce! century Inn. 01 64 79 30 63 - www.balade-du-gout.com 01 64 14 41 90 – www.vaux-le-vicomte.com 1 to 30 November 17 and 18 September Seine-et-Marne's Autumn of Tastes The steam engine Shed of Longueville celebrates 50 restaurants are inviting lovers of fine food on a its 100 years of existence journey into the generous range of gourmet pro- This unique venue is the museum of the AJECTA, duce that is typical to our region. which decided to celebrate this anniversary by an 01 64 09 63 80 unedited steam locomotive and train gathering. 5 and 6 November Some American locomotives, ordered by France for "Chocolate thrills" in Vaux le Vicomte its reconstruction after the Second World war, will A chance to discover the know-how and flavours bear witness to the last chapter of steam engine created by the chocolate makers holding this gour- history in France. 01 64 08 60 62 met experience at Vaux-le-Vicomte château, whose 18 September owners play host to a number of renowned crafts- "Nesles Retro Expo" is one of the most important men in an atmosphere that is never less than warm meetings in France for "Oldie" lovers. Automobiles, and friendly. Workshops and tasting sessions are on motorcycles, trucks and farm engines, fire depart- the programme for all gourmets. ment cars of military engines, this is the place to be 01 64 14 41 90 - www.vaux-le-vicomte.com if you love antic mechanics. A full program of shows 3, 4, 10, 11 December and from 17 to 31 Decem- and music make this a perfect day out… ber (except 25 December) 01 64 07 43 34 Vaux le Vicomte celebrates Christmas 24 and 25 September A totally new interior mood that delivers a surprise The 1900 Festival in Moret-sur-Loing in the form of an amazing forest and a decor the During a weekend the medieval town of Moret, on likes of which has never before been seen in the banks of the Loing river offers its visitor's a re- France. The magic continues its wondrous work in vival of the ambiances and the lifestyle during the the castle grounds. era of the turn of the century… The town and its Château de Vaux le Vicomte - 01 64 14 41 90 - shops dress up in past's fashion and invite the visi- www.vaux-le-vicomte.com tor to join the festival. 01 60 70 41 66 32 Seine-et-Marne enjoy a change of scenery at the gates of Paris.... Services... The Seine-et-Marne Tourist Board... Marne got involved in the network on the initiative of the Tourist board that has federated 27 volun- Information and services for visitors and teers around the idea of friendly and free welcome media! for visitors in Seine-et-Marne. The Seine-et-Marne tourist board offers a wide range of services for the visitors but also for pro- fessionals and media that like to discover the area. As a part of the local County general council, the tourist board centralises every information about touristic, cultural or leisure activities open to the public. The board publishes free brochures in order to inform the visitors. One of the main roles of the The tourist board's website homepage holds a link tourist board is to be a central partner for tour ope- towards a page presenting the areas and themes rators; travel agents who would like to include this that you can discover in company of a Seine-et- destination in their travel programs and brochures. Marne Greeter. The board also offers a press office in order to pro- Connect on www.tourism77.co.uk vide information for the media or welcome journa- lists wanting to make a report Online services... about the area's tourist offer. The tourist board is also the Plan your trip on line at main partner for local profes- www.tourisme77.co.uk sionals in the tourist business. Never been to Seine-et-Marne, or have been but Seine-et-Marne Tourisme want to find out more and perhaps plan a weekend 11 Rue Royale or holiday? 77300 Fontainebleau The Seine-et-Marne Departmental Tourist Board's email@example.com - www.tourisme77.co.uk site has all the information www.tourisme77.fr you need to discover Seine-et-Marne. It focuses on 00 33 1 60 39 60 39 every theme, from must-see heritage sites to re- creational activities, accommodations in all cate- Tourisme 77 Travel... gories, means of transportation and tourist events. The whole site has been designed to offer you the The local FIT incoming agency best service and above all the most accurate infor- Tourisme77 Travel is in fact a department of the mation. tourist boards and operates as the local FIT inco- ming agency providing on scale programs for the Book on line at travel industry and business travel concepts and in- www.resa77.co.uk centives as well as a wide online offer for indivi- Discover a top choice of stays, weekends and ex- duals including sales for Disneyland Paris. cursions as well as ticketing for many Seine-et- Tourisme 77 Travel Marne venues. Find the best accommodation 11 Rue Royale according to your personal taste and budget.When 77300 Fontainebleau you make your choice, click on the "Booking" page email@example.com - www.tourisme77.fr to buy your holiday on line. There's no shortage of 00 33 1 60 39 60 39 choices! Online bookings on www.resa77.co.uk The Seine-et-Marne Greeters... 27 inhabitants of our area are part of the "Greeter Network"... The idea is to offer the visitor's a possibility to share a moment with a local person who will point out his favourite places, strolls or villages. Born in New York city in 1992, the "Greeter Network" is sprea- ding little by little all over the world. Seine-et- 33 Seine-et-Marne Tourist Board Press Office direct call 00 33 1 60 39 60 35 firstname.lastname@example.com Your contact : Chris ane Schaefer
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The caller said his neighbor approached him and told him he needs to talk to him or he is going to take him to court.
Police spoke to the neighbor, who said he was upset over the "no trespassing" signs in the caller's yard, saying he is unable to sell his house because of them and wants them taken down.
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Following the lukewarm reception to his previous two street singles, Two Turntables and a Mic and We Spray Crowds, D-Block's Sheek Louch churns out yet another buzz track from his upcoming album, Gorilla Warfare. For this go-round, the Wolf raps about his pre-Hip Hop past when he was busy Choppin' Rocks overnight. While Sheek brings back his old street swagger and classic punchlines (Why cop the milk when I can buy the whole cow?), it is the hardcore production of Megaman –which includes a Biggie sample (from the Pac duet, Runnin') – that gives Choppin' Rocks its ammunition. Gorilla Warfare hits stores February 5th.
Written by Burmy on 10/31/07
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