touristic guide Île-de-France

Art in an exceptional setting in Barbizon, the village of painters. 50Km from Paris on the A6 motorway, Lyon direction. Theatre, music, arts and painting are on show. On display throughout the year. Sat/Sun, 10th/11th Sept 2011 – Village Fair “Art Fair act IV”.

The Public Welfare – Hospitals of Paris are the result of a history spanning several centuries in the service of the poor, the wounded and the sick. Opened in 1934 the museum traces the evolution of hospitals in Paris from the Middle Ages to the early 20th Century: paintings, engravings, medical ...

Two prestigious museums, located on the doorstep of the Opera Garnier and Olympia. This wonderful collection of perfumery articles covers 3,000 years of history: miniature factory, distilling equipment, and a selection of the most beautiful bottles... Free guided tours.

A unique view of science. Many options for group guided tours, half day or full day, see the exhibits and a Planetarium show, watch a 3D or imax film at the Géode. Free brochures: 01 40 05 81 40 or promo-seniors@universcience.fr. Open daily except Mon, 10am-6pm, Sunday til 7pm. Parking fee for ...

You know of the Château de Versailles, one of the most illustrated monuments of world heritage, but have you visited its magnificent park, the Domaine de Trianon, the farm of Marie-Antoinette, le Grand canal?… Get on board the small gauge train and you will enjoy a cultural journey with running h...

The largest museum of Asian arts in Europe. The beautifully renovated Guimet museum offers newcomers to Asian art a journey through its exceptional collections. Temporary exhibitions, numerous cultural activities: films, concerts, shows, workshops, conferences... Japanese garden and tea ceremonie...

25 min from Paris, in the heart of Seine-et-Marne, the Pays de Meaux reveals its wealth along the meanderings of the river Marne.. Come and taste Brie de Meaux.! See theepiscopal centre of Meauxpreserved from the 12th century, hydraulic machines from 1865 in the Trilbardou elevator factory, the...

Guided tour of the Butte Montmartre onboard a miniature train. Departs Place Pigalle or parvis of Sacré-Cœur. Groups by arrangement. Contact us for all other information, a warm welcome awaits you.

Created in 1889, the Moulin Rouge, "The Palace of Dance and Women" has become the place for Paris entertainment, immortalised by Toulouse-Lautrec, world famous for it's devilish French Cancan A room with a capacity of 850 with it's Belle Époque decor, opens its doors to you for an unforgettable ...

Émile Zola gained celebrity in 1878 thanks to the success of L’Assommoir (The Dram). It enabled him to buy this house where he lived for 24yrs until his death in 1902. Nana, Germinal, La Bête Humaine … all were created in the big workroom overlooking the Seine valley and the countryside. The writ...

'Paris is the Lido and the Lido is Paris!' Since 1946, the Lido has presented the most beautiful shows and the best artists on the Champs-Élysées. The Lido astounds and makes you dream, always ahead with its daring techniques and always looking for perfection. Come and experience an exceptional e...

The first in Europe to be dedicated to an actor, this museum perpetuates the memory of Jean Gabin (1904-1976). A video 'Jean Gabin - a childhood in Mériel" gives an insight to a little known side of the actor. Starting from the Place Jean Gabin, a tour takes you in the footsteps of the child 'Mon...

The history of Paris police from 1667 to 1944 is traced by numerous manuscripts, prints, portraits, objects and uniforms. One area is specially devoted to famous 19th and 20th century court cases and to the arrival of forensics. Mondays and Fridays 9am-5pm, Saturdays 10.30am-5.30pm. Free entry.

In front of the Musée d'Orsay - Port de Solférino - 75007 Paris. Paris Canal offers 30 years of experience and know-how in River Tourism to provide themed cruises on the Seine and the canals of Paris. As well as the famous cruise which links the most monuments along the banks of the Seine and the...

For three generations, this independent family owned Champagne House has contributed to the renowned diversity of the wines of Champagne. Faithful to it's roots, it continues in it's inimitable style of Lombard & Cie through it's different cuvées. Each has it's own style, but all reflect the Hous...

This museum, witness to 8 centuries and unique in the World, presents it's works of Western art, from the Middle Ages to 1848 and from more ancient civilisations of influence. (Egyptian, Grecian, Etruscan, Roman and Eastern antiques and Islamic Arts - reopening in 2012).