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Marriott's Village d'Ile-de-France Bailly Romainvilliers, France TOP 10 THINGS TO DO Don't Miss These Exciting Activities Vacation Owners have told us that these are their top 10 ‘must do’ activities when staying at this resort. 1. Stroll the Champs Elysées For centuries this famous Parisian boulevard, which ends at the Arc de Triomphe, has been the most fashionable place to walk in Paris . Enjoy the shops, museums, cafés and galleries along the way. 2. Taste the champagne in Reims Take a weekday tour of the wineries of Reims —just 90 minutes by train from Paris . And while visiting, don't miss the world-famous cathedral. 3. Discover France on a bike Follow in Lance Armstrong's path and ride through the countryside. No wonder there is a Tour de France! 4. Visit the Chateau at Versailles Explore what was once a hunting lodge for King Louis XIII, later embellished by the Sun King, Louis XIV, and his renowned architect. 5. Experience shopping as never before Take advantage of the opportunity to find inspired fashions by world-renowned designers at shops and malls, including La Vallée Shopping Village and Val d'Europe International Shopping Mall. 6. Tour the incredible art collections of Paris From the Louvre to the d'Orsay and on to the l'Orangerie in the Tuileries Gardens , more than 20 museums in the City of Light enlighten you with famous works of art. 7. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower After you've seen this famous cathedral and monument, take an evening cruise on the Seine for a unique view of the rest of the city's amazing architecture. 8. Discover Astérix & Obélix in their own park Comic strip characters Astérix and Obélix are the inspiration for this theme park north of Paris . It offers seven adventure areas with 27 attractions. 9. Experience Grandes Eaux Musicales If you visit France any time between April and October, don't miss these beautiful fountain dances set to music at Le Château de Versailles. 10. Visit the home and gardens of the world's most famous impressionist painter : Claude Monet Spend a sunny day at the wonderful Claude Monet Foundation at Giverny, only a 1 1/2 hour drive away from the resort. "A pilgrimage to this flower-decked shrine is a must for all those seeking to better understand the Master, plumb the depths of his inspiration and imagine him still living on among us." Address: FONDATION CLAUDE MONET 84 rue Claude Monet 27620 GIVERNY, FRANCE Telephone: 33-2-3251 2821 E-mail : contact@fondation-monet.com Operating days & hours: Open from April 1st until October 31st, every day except Mondays, from 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM. Last entrance at 5.30 PM. Fees: 5,50 € for adults 4 € for children between 7 and 12 3 € for children under 7.