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New town in Île-de-France, France
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Marne-la-Vallée is a new town east of Paris that is part of the conurbation that surrounds the French capital in Île-de-France. By far the most visited attraction is Disneyland Paris, and although there is not as much to see elsewhere for your average tourist, the commune of Noisy-le-Grand and the Val d'Europe area in particular may be of interest to those looking for quirky postmodern architecture. Tourists can also pay a visit to more traditional sites in the commune of Noisiel.
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The Disney corporation chose this city as the site for their European theme park franchise.
A very ominous Postmodernist housing estate, completed in 1982 by the architect Ricardo Bofill, known as the filming location for dystopian films such The Hunger Games and Brazil. As of 2024, residents of the complex were extremely uncomfortable with anyone who appeared to be an outsider looking around.
Postmodernist housing estate completed in 1985, but not quite as ominous and austere as the Espaces d'Abraxas. Nicknamed 'Les Camemberts' by the locals due to the building's round shape.
Aquarium.
Neoclassical château from the 17th century with spectacular gardens. The last family to live in the house were the Cahen d'Anvers who donated the house to the state. For many years it was used to receive foreign heads of state.
L'usine Menier et la cité ouvrière
Former site of the Menier chocolate factory, now owned by Nestle. The factory itself is open to visitors only during open house weeks, generally in September.
Museum dedicated to the life of Louis Braille, inventor of Braille script for the visually impaired.
Urban Transport Museum of France
The museum contains a static collection of many trams and buses plus one old metro carriage.
The mall in Noisy-Le-Grand between the train station and the Abraxas has a few decent places to eat, including a Berlin-style kebab joint and a little diner with French food, as well as a supermarket.
Marne-la-Vallée can be reached from Paris via car, train, or bus, with the RER serving most of the town. Marne-la-Vallée - Chessy station on the end of the RER is located right in the middle of Disneyland.
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