2025 Seine-et-Marne Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

#adventuremoments Did you ever see lions very very close? Super nice hotel with a magnificent view, exotic and rejuvenating!!! We were delighted with our room on the ground floor. We enjoyed the view , see the lions lounging , strolling from our room. Hear them roar even in the middle of the night, see them sunbathe. It was magical. The room is in an exotic style and completely in harmony with the theme. Comfortable beds. Also we had an exceptional time in the Lions Kingdom. The animation was particularly captivating, led by a passionate woman who knew how to transmit her love of felines with enthusiasm. She answered all the questions, even the most surprising ones posed by the children, with patience and pedagogy. As far as food is concerned, the cocktails are both refreshing and delicious, perfect for a summer break. The restaurant offers generous DE dishes, prepared with quality products — a real treat! But the most striking thing is the observation of lions: a moment that is exotic and relaxing. Seeing the troupe evolve in a natural environment, with DE space for entertainment, is a real privilege. Everything is done under optimal conditions DE safety, which allows DE take full advantage of this immersion. An outing to recommend without hesitation, for young and old!

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#westerneurope If you’re craving fresh air, quiet trails, and a relaxed day in the woods without venturing too far from the city, look no further than the peaceful forests around Bois-le-Roi and Melun, nestled in the heart of Seine-et-Marne, just about an hour from Paris. This area is part of the wider Forêt de Fontainebleau region, but far less crowded, making it a hidden gem for hikers, couples, families, and nature lovers alike. 🚆 How to Get There The easiest way is by train (Transilien R) from Gare de Lyon in Paris. Direct trains run regularly and will take you to Bois-le-Roi station in about 40 to 50 minutes. From the station, you’re just steps away from entering the forest. No need for a car or complex planning — it’s one of the simplest green getaways from Paris. 🆓 Free and Open Nature The trails, bike paths, and walking circuits are completely free. There are no entrance fees, and the forest is open year-round, perfect for a Sunday escape or a spontaneous nature walk. You’ll find marked trails, picnic spots, and even small beaches along the Seine river where locals dip their feet in summer. 🌳 What to Do Once There Take a quiet stroll among the pine and oak trees, or follow one of the many hiking routes that lead you through meadows, ponds, and gentle hills. The area around Bois-le-Roi also features horse riding schools, bike rentals, and even a small nautical base in summer for kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding. You can also continue on foot or by bike towards Melun, which is about 1 to 1.5 hours walking distance through the woods. The town itself has charming streets and a few cafés if you feel like ending your hike with a treat. 🌞 Why It’s Special Unlike some of the more famous forests near Paris (like Fontainebleau), Bois-le-Roi offers peace and solitude. It’s where locals go when they want a slice of real nature without the tourist crowds. There’s less climbing, more open spaces, and a slower rhythm — perfect for grounding yourself, practicing mindfulness, or simply breathing deeply. 🥪 Pro Tip Pack a picnic and spread out under the trees. There are plenty of flat, shaded areas and you’ll often find yourself alone or with just a few others around. It’s an ideal spot for a quiet lunch, journaling, or even sketching the landscape if you’re the creative type. So if you’re in #Paris and need a full reset, don’t overlook Bois-le-Roi and the forests of Seine-et-Marne. They might just become your favorite hidden retreat — natural, free, and surprisingly close.

Château de Fontainebleau: A Piece of French History You Can Walk Through If you ask a French person to name a château that really tells the story of France, chances are they’ll say Fontainebleau. Sure, Versailles gets all the fame, but Fontainebleau? That’s where our history lived. It’s a place that feels more real—less like a museum and more like a window into eight centuries of French life. A Home for Kings, Emperors… and Artists Fontainebleau isn’t just another royal residence. It’s the only château in France that was lived in by almost every king or emperor from the Middle Ages to Napoleon III. Imagine that—so many different rulers, styles, and decisions, all in one place. François I, one of our Renaissance kings, really kicked things off in the 1500s. He brought in Italian artists and turned Fontainebleau into a proper palace, full of art and beauty. He’s also the one who made that famous Galerie François I, full of gorgeous frescoes and carvings. It’s basically where the French Renaissance got its groove. Later on, Napoleon loved Fontainebleau too. In fact, it’s where he said goodbye to his soldiers in 1814, right on the grand staircase that still gives people goosebumps today. A Mix of Styles, But All French What’s cool about Fontainebleau is that it doesn’t stick to one style. It’s a mix—Renaissance here, Baroque there, with a bit of Napoleon’s Empire style thrown in. But somehow, it all works together. It feels like a reflection of France itself: complex, layered, elegant. And let’s not forget the gardens. Designed by the best of the best (including André Le Nôtre, who also did Versailles), they’re peaceful, grand, and full of little surprises. Why It Matters to Us For us French, Fontainebleau is more than just a historical building. It’s personal. It’s where major moments in our history happened—not just the fancy stuff, but also the human side of power: love stories, political drama, artistic dreams, even defeat. Walking through Fontainebleau isn’t like flipping through a history book. It’s like being in the story. And that’s something we’re really proud of. So if you’re ever in France and want to understand a bit more about what shaped our country—not just the kings and wars, but the art, the style, the soul—Fontainebleau is the place to go.#france #castle

⭐Rating (out of 5): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✈️Travel Review: This is the place where the fairytale world I dreamed of as a child comes to life—Disneyland Paris. From the moment you enter and are greeted by friends with round ears, the excitement is already overwhelming! Not only Mickey and Minnie, but also princesses straight out of movies, Aladdin and Genie, Woody and Buzz—character greetings are happening everywhere. The Main Street and the area around the castle, which recreate the fairytale world, are stunning both day and night, and I ended up taking over a hundred photos. What I loved the most was the unique Disney charm that permeates the entire park, making it feel like you're traveling through a real fairytale village rather than just a theme park. 📍How to Get There: From Hilton Garden Inn Paris Orly Airport Hotel, take the Orlyval airport line to Antony station, transfer to the RER B line, then switch to the RER A line at Châtelet-Les Halles station, and get off at Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy station (approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes total). The entrance to Disneyland is right at the station, making it very accessible! 🌿Highlights: The Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Park is the pinnacle of fairytale charm with its pink hues during the day and romantic light shows at night. Princess Pavilion, Peter Pan's Flight, and Alice's Curious Labyrinth are especially recommended for those who love fairytale vibes! Waterworld Park and Disney Village are also perfect for snapping photos. 🏨Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Paris Orly Airport Hotel Although near the airport, it offers excellent accessibility to Disneyland. With airport shuttles and modern room conditions, both transportation and accommodation were convenient. Check-in was quick, and the staff were incredibly friendly! 🍽️Recommended Food & Restaurants: Inside the park, **Le Bistrot Chez Rémy** (Ratatouille Restaurant) will captivate you with its details that make you feel like Remy is actually cooking for you. For burgers or pizzas, head to Hakuna Matata Restaurant, and for desserts, wrap up sweetly with cupcakes or muffins at Cable Car Bake Shop. 🛍️Shopping Info: The souvenir shops in Disney Village are a paradise for items like character plush toys, ear hats, and pin badges! Be sure to grab Paris-exclusive merchandise. Princess dresses are available not only for kids but also for adults, making it a fun experience to transform yourself for a day. 👍🏻Recommended Traveler Types: – Disney lovers who get heart-flutters when making eye contact with characters – Sentimental travelers dreaming of walking through a fairytale book in the park – Life-shot enthusiasts who prioritize atmosphere over rides 🥰One-Line Review: A world more beautiful than reality—moments when fairytales become real start at Disneyland.

Super exciting and fun, except that the weather was a bit bad

#JuneTravelSupport #EuropeTravel #ParisTravel ⭐ Rating (out of 5): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From Genie's cheerful greeting to Indiana Jones's thrilling fall, I felt like I experienced both a fairy tale and action in one day. I realized why Disneyland is a 'paradise for all generations'. ✈️ Travel Review: While walking through Adventureland, I heard cheers from somewhere, and Genie appeared right in front of me! Aladdin was greeting me cheerfully, and Genie was interacting with people while striking his signature witty pose. It was a moment when we met naturally in the middle of the street, not in a formal photo zone, so the emotion was doubled. It was so lovely to see children hug Genie without waiting in line, and the adults couldn't hide their laughter. Before that afterglow had even faded, we headed to the nearby Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril attraction. The feeling of entering an ancient ruin in the jungle was vivid, and the entire atmosphere felt like going on a real adventure. The sudden drops and turns characteristic of roller coasters were much more intense than I expected, which surprised me, but thanks to that, the stress flew away in an instant. A delightful moment with Genie, a breathtaking adventure with Indiana Jones. I realized once again that the real charm of Disneyland is that completely different experiences can coexist in one day. 📍 How to get there: From Hilton Garden Inn Paris Orly Hotel, Orlyval → Antony Station → RER Line B → Châtelet Les Halles → RER Line A → Get off at Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy You can find Adventureland by going to the left after entering Disneyland Park Genie character greetings are often held near the central square of Adventureland Indiana Jones attraction is located deep in Adventureland area, at the end of the jungle theme area 🌿 Attractions: Adventureland's Treehouse and Pirates of the Caribbean attractions have an exotic atmosphere You can also see the entire Disneyland Park from the Indiana Jones attraction The walking trails leading to Fantasyland or Discoveryland are also great for photos 🏨 Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Paris Orly Hotel is a great place to relax after a trip to Disneyland The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the breakfast is simple but filling and filling It's also close to the airport, so if you have a flight the next day, it's the best Here are some options 🍽️ Recommended food & restaurants: Agrabah Café is an Arabic buffet restaurant decorated like a Moroccan market, and it is highly satisfying from the atmosphere to the taste At the outdoor snack corner near the entrance of Adventureland, Mickey head-shaped ice cream and coconut cookies are popular If you want a full meal, Vapiano (Italian) near Disney Village is also a great choice 🛍️ Shopping information: The souvenir shops around Adventureland have a variety of goods related to Aladdin, Genie, and Jasmine Indiana Jones-related items are sold as limited edition bags, figures, compass design accessories, etc. Since there are many themed products, it is good to check the location of the character goods you want in advance and look around 👍🏻 Recommended traveler style: Emotional travelers who want to interact with fairy tale characters Adventure-style travelers who want to enjoy thrilling attractions People who want a free trip that makes you excited at unexpected moments Travelers who value Instagram sensibility who want to leave photos and emotions together 🥰 One-line travel destination review: “Genie’s smile and Indiana Jones's Shout, Disneyland showed me two worlds in one day.”

Beautiful day there

Living down there was like living in a bean-pod; one could see nothing but the bed one lay in. Our horizon of woods was the limit of our world. For weeks on end the trees moved in the wind with a dry roaring that seemed a natural utterance of the landscape. In winter they ringed us with frozen spikes, and in summer they oozed over the lips of the hills like layers of thick green lava. Mornings,they steamed with mist or sunshine, and almost every evening threw streamers above us, reflecting sunsets we were too hidden to see. #旅行酷体验

#CanadaFlightEvent Here are some tips for using the Avengers attraction, which was the most fun at Disney Studios Paris! I used the attraction a total of 3 times, and while there was a wait of more than an hour during the day, there was no wait at all at night because most of them left. If you really hate waiting, I recommend dinner!

#CanadaFlightEvent When night falls at Disney Studios, I recommend you to see the Hollywood building of Disney Studios! It is a building where attractions are operated, and it is even more beautiful in the evening when the lights are turned on :) It was a studio with a lot to see even in the evening ~

#CanadaFlightEvent If you want to have a light meal at Disneyland Paris, I recommend Disney Studios Stark Factory! The salad menu and pasta are signatures, and the price is cheap and the portions are large, so it was good to eat until you were full :) There is also not much waiting ~

#CanadaFlightEvent Stark Factory, located inside Disney Studios Paris, was a great place to have dinner, as it had solid menus like pasta and salad :) There were plenty of seats inside, and it was warm, so it was even better to visit in the winter~

#CanadaFlightEvent There aren't many restaurants to eat dinner at Disneyland, and the wait was long, so there wasn't a place to eat dinner. However, Disney Studios was relatively less crowded, so I was able to eat dinner right away without waiting, which was nice! Please refer to this for Disneyland dinner~

#CanadaFlightEvent If you are wondering where to eat dinner at Disneyland, I recommend Stark Factory at Avengers Campus! The interior is very spacious, so you can enter without waiting and the menu is also diverse! The quality is good for the price ~

#CanadaFlightEvent Disney Studios Avengers attraction There is a photo taking section in the middle! The ride is so scary that I don't even have time to worry about it lol Photos can be purchased after using the attraction, but you can also take photos and keep them for yourself, so I recommend using it for reference ~

#CanadaFlightEvent If you visit Disneyland, you must visit the stained glass inside the Disney Castle during the day! The stained glass that shines in the light is so beautiful that it made me feel like I was the main character in a fairy tale. If you like Sleeping Beauty, I highly recommend it!

#CanadaFlightEvent How do you protect your wallet at Disneyland ㅠㅠ? Not only are there cute character animations, but there are also cute souvenirs spread out everywhere, so it was hard to walk down the street ㅎㅎ It was a place overflowing with cute characters!!

#CanadaFlightEvent Disney Studio where you can meet Marvel characters! A cute Groot doll and Antman cosplay! Lastly, you can see Spiderman in person, so not only children but also adults can fill their innocence It's a place where just walking around is full of fun~~

#CanadaFlightEvent Disney Studios had a lot to see! Everyone was really into Disney and Marvel, so I could even see tourists carrying Mjolnir ㅎㅎ Just being in the Disney Studios was a time where I could feel healing ~~

#CanadaFlightEvent At the innermost part of Paris Disney Studios, there is an Avengers attraction :) It is a place where you can feel the roller coaster of the other world so much so that you will give up other attractions and ride this 3 times! This is the most recommended course at Disney Studios!

#CanadaFlightEvent The most recommended attraction at Paris Disney Studios is Avengers, where you can feel the fun of a roller coaster! It is located at the innermost part of Disney Studios and has a long waiting line during the day, so I recommend going there first at Disney Studios!

#CanadaFlightEvent DisneyStudios, overflowing with Disney animations! You can also meet Ratatouille, which you enjoyed watching, and especially if you're a Marvel fan, you can even meet Antman while walking down the street!!! It was a really happy moment for me as a true Marvel fan :)

#CanadaFlightEvent Disneyland Paris is largely divided into the land where princesses are located and the Disney Studio where animation is the main focus I liked the Disney Studio better, and seeing the colorful animation pictures my childhood innocence came flooding back ㅎㅎ I definitely recommend booking 2 park tickets ~

Paris Disneyland is a place where fairytale dreams and French romance blend perfectly. This trip, my friends and I explored both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park, experiencing an unforgettable adventure. First, we arrived at Disneyland Park. At night, the Sleeping Beauty Castle (Le Château de la Belle au bois dormant) is even more dazzling under the lights, like a dream scene from a fairy tale. We rode many classic attractions, from thrilling roller coasters to charming carousels, each filled with childlike fun and surprises. The park was brimming with festive atmosphere, with giant Christmas trees and exquisite decorations adding more joy to this fairytale world. At Walt Disney Studios Park, we experienced more movie-related attractions and shows. My favorite was 'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge,' an immersive experience that made me feel like I was in the movie scenes of Star Wars. The studios also had some stylish shops and restaurants, allowing me to enjoy delicious food while admiring Disney's unique designs. Besides the attractions, the details of Disneyland are also worth noting. From Mickey Mouse designs to exquisite garden layouts, every corner is filled with Disney magic. My friends and I roamed the park, taking many photos to capture this unforgettable journey. Paris Disneyland is not just an amusement park; it's a fashion destination filled with dreams and romance. It perfectly combines fairy tales with modern technology, offering visitors a visual and sensory feast.

#favouriteitinerary With only 1h30m train ride from Paris, you will end up here at the original medieval town named Provins. Enjoy the beautiful view of countryside out of Paris. You can do half a day or even 1 day trip here in this town. Provins is well-preserved architecture and building, in facts it is a UNESCO site, meaning it’s well protected. With its fortified high city walls, the Caesar Tower, cafes & restaurants around, underground tunnels and also you can enjoy the medieval show during the visit. Don’t forget to visit the Chapel and get guided tour around the city if you on budget travel.

A wonderful small boat tour at Disneyland. The surrounding scenery is really beautiful ❤️ You can enjoy the roller coaster and the scenery from the boat. It's really great ❤️ The boat operates all day with short breaks to change passengers. The waiting time is generally quite short. It's a good place to take a break in between. Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing

We visited Millet's studio in Barbizon village and the Fontainebleau Forest. 🌲 The villagers were all kind and explained to us about the Barbizon School painters in detail. There is a Japanese guidebook at Millet's house (studio), so you can learn more about Millet. As soon as you go deeper into the village, you will see the entrance to the Fontainebleau Forest. In the forest, local people are having picnics, cycling, and spending their time as they please. There are not many people around, so if you sit on a bench, you will be surrounded by the sounds of the forest and feel as if you are one with the forest. If you like nature and are getting a little tired of the hustle and bustle of Paris, why not take a little trip and visit this place? ●(Paris) It takes about 40 minutes by train from Gare de Lyon Station to Fontainebleau-Avon Station. You can get there by TER or R line. Fare €5 ● Take the bus from Fontaine-Avon Station to Barbizon Village (Stop 9, Route 21) "ST-FARGEAU-PONTHIERRY" for about 25 minutes. Fare €2 Get off at "Place Ange'lus" and you will find the entrance to Barbizon Village. *There are also buses to Barbizon Village from the neighboring station, Melun Station, but both seem to have few buses, so it may be better to use them depending on the situation. ● "Maison-Atelier de Jean-Francois Millet" Millet's Atelier General admission €5 ● "Muse'e de'partemental des peintres de Barbizon" Ganne's Inn General admission €6 ✳︎Please note that the museum is closed on certain days. All prices are as of September 2022. #Fritabby #France #Paris #Barbizon #Fontainebleau #FranceTrip #FranceTourism #Millet