Magic Ways The Disneyland® Paris Express takes you via coach to the Disneyland® Parks, from the centre of Paris (Gare du Nord, Opéra or Châtelet). The ticket includes a fast-track ticket for entry to the park(s). The one-day ‘Paris Essentials’ excursion is designed espe- cially for visitors staying at Disneyland® and wanting to discover the capital. 01 47 42 16 31. Disneyland® Paris Express: from €99 (according to time of year). www.magicways.fr 1Aquarium Sea Life Disneyland® Located close to Disneyland® Paris parks,this sea-life aquarium is home to hundreds Paris of species of aquatic animals that live in theworld’s rivers and oceans. A visit gives the Close to the capital and easily accessible by public the opportunity to learn more about public transport, Disneyland® Paris — which the fauna and flora of the French coasts, to celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2017 with enjoy the thrill of seeing shark species on notably a new parade — offers a memora- Shark Island and marvel at seahorses. In the ble experience to share as a couple, as a touch pool, small green crabs, starfish and family or with friends. To relive the thrills even shark eggs are waiting to be stroked! and emotions of childhood, the Disneyland® Centre commercial Val d’Europe. 14 cours Paris Park offers five magical and timeless du Danube. 77700 Serris. RER A Val-d’Europe. worlds: Main Street, U.S.A.®, Adventureland®, 01 60 42 33 50. Daily: 10am-6.30pm (Sat Discoveryland®, Fantasyland® and Frontier- 8pm). School holidays: daily, 10am-8pm. Closed land®. A few steps away, the Walt Disney 25 Dec. Full rate: €19.95 (at the aquarium Studios® Park is packed with adventure ticket office). www.visitsealife.com/paris and excitement over four legendary zones: Backlot,Front Lot, Production Courtyard® and Toon Studio®. Not forgetting all the col- ourful shows and parades to keep visitors entertained! Disney fans will want to prolong the experience at Disney Village®, opposite the parks, with its shops, restaurants, cin- ema complex … and plenty of fun activities (tethered air-balloon ride, concerts, festi- 2Château de Champs-sur-Marne vals, karaoke evenings, etc.). A truly unfor- Amongst the illustrious tenants of this gem gettable day out full of adventure. of classical architecture, constructed at 77777 Marne-la-Vallée. RER A Marne-la- the beginning of the 18th century, is the Vallée – Chessy. 0 825 300 500 (€0.15/min). Marquise de Pompadour, the mistress of Daily. 1 day/1 park adult pass/full rate: €79. Louis XV. The estate includes a beautiful 1 day/2 parks adult pass/full rate: €99. French formal garden. www.disneylandparis.com 31 rue de Paris. 77420 Champs-sur-Marne. 01 64 62 74 42. Daily: 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-5pm (end May to 30 Sept: until 6pm). • Ballon PanoraMagique: Disney Village®. Closed Tues, 1 Jan, 1 May, 1 Nov, 11 Nov and 01 60 45 70 52. 1 Apr to 31 Oct: daily, 9am- 25 Dec. Full rate: €8. Free admission to park. 11pm. 1 Nov to 31 March: daily, 10am-8pm. www.chateau-champs-sur-marne.fr Full rate: €12. www.panoramagique.com OUTSIDE PARIS 75