Moulin Rouge (82 bd. De Clichy, Montmartre, Paris) (Metro: Blanche) — this is the location of the famed cabaret troupe, in existence since 1889. And, yes, its risqué revues still draw a crowd. Many who want to see its 11pm show are advised to get there ahead of time, since the lines usually grow long. […]
Hippodrome de Longchamp (2 route des Tribunes, Paris) (Metro: Porte-maillot) — bordering the Seine River, this horse racing mecca was built during the mid-19th century upgrade of the Bois de Boulogne. The regular meets attracted those from all walks of life — both the bourgeois and working class, while its immaculate track and stunning surrounding […]
Hippodrome d’Auteuil (Route d’Auteuil aux Lacs, Paris) (Metro: Porte d’Auteuil) — the Auteuil racecourse is considered as the leading French racecourse for steeplechase racing (extending over 44 hectares). Inaugurated in 1873, it extends over 33 hectares and is situated at the edge of the Bois de Boulogne. It is made up of a track of […]
Golf de Chantilly (Allée de la Ménagerie, 60500 Vineuil Saint Firmin) –this is widely considered to be the best golf course in France and ranked as one of the Top 5 golf courses in Europe, Chantilly Vineuil was designed by the legendary Tom Simpson at the beginning of the 20th Century and is traditionally laid […]
Fontainebleau Golf Club (Route d’Orléans, 77300 – Fontainebleau, Seine et Marne) – located an hour’s drive southeast of Paris (via the “A6” highway), this golf course is another classic Tom Simpson design. The Fontainebleau is among the most enjoyable of the three courses he designed in France, which is set amidst the largest forest in […]
Disney Village (Marne-la-Vallée, France) (RER A – Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy station) – launched in 1992, this is a shopping, dining & entertainment complex located on the eastern outskirts of Paris. No doubt, this is THE go-to place for families with children. Attractions include “It’s a Small World”, “Space Mountain: Mission 2”, “Big Thunder Mountain”, “Pirates of the […]
Aquarium de Paris (5 av. Albert de Mun, Champs-Élysées, Paris)(Metro: Trocedéro) – located within Trocadéro gardens, this aquarium has a large collection of exotic fish (over 10,000) from various underwater regions of the world that has a French presence – from the French Caribbean islands and French Guiana, to French Polynesia (including Tahiti), Reunion/Mayotte (Indian […]
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