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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Oban to Turin?
The direct drive from Oban to Turin is 1,277 mi (2,055 km), and should have a drive time of 18 hrs 50 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Oban to Turin, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with London, Paris, Edinburgh, Brussels, York, Bruges, Liverpool, Blackpool, Glasgow, and Birmingham, as well as top places to visit like Nausicaa Centre National De La Mer and Menin Gate, or the ever-popular Dover Castle.
The top cities between Oban and Turin are London, Paris, Edinburgh, Brussels, York, Bruges, Liverpool, Blackpool, Glasgow, and Birmingham. London is the most popular city on the route. It's 8 hours from Oban and 12 hours from Turin.
Glasgow, a seaport city situated on the River Clyde in the western region of Scotland's Lowlands, is renowned for its impressive Victorian and art nouveau architectural styles. This remarkable heritage can be attributed to the city's economic boom from the 18th to the 20th century, facilitated by trade and shipbuilding activities. Presently, Glasgow has evolved into a prominent national cultural center, hosting esteemed establishments such as Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and National Theatre of Scotland.
6% as popular as London
30 minutes off the main route, 11% of way to Turin
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, built on hilly terrain with a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town featuring neoclassical buildings and gardens. Edinburgh Castle towers over the city, housing Scotland's crown jewels and Stone of Destiny used for coronations. Holyrood Park has Arthur's Seat, offering sweeping views while Calton Hill features monuments and memorials.
26% as popular as London
1 hour off the main route, 13% of way to Turin
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Blackpool is a coastal resort located on the coast of the Irish Sea in England. It is renowned for its amusement park called Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which features classic wooden roller coasters. The iconic Blackpool Tower, constructed in 1894, serves as a central attraction and houses various recreations such as a circus, a glass observation deck, and the Tower Ballroom where dancers gracefully move to Wurlitzer organ music.
6% as popular as London
45 minutes off the main route, 24% of way to Turin
Liverpool is a maritime metropolis located in the northwest region of England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. It was a significant trade and migration port from the 18th to early 20th century and is famously known as The Beatles' hometown. The waterfront is frequently visited by ferries, with iconic mercantile buildings such as Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building standing on Pier Head.
7% as popular as London
46 minutes off the main route, 26% of way to Turin
York is a city located in the northeast region of England, which was established by the ancient Romans. Its remarkable Gothic-style cathedral, York Minster, showcases medieval stained glass and two fully functional bell towers. The City Walls form a walkway on both sides of the River Ouse, while the Monk Bar gate offers an exhibition that traces back to the life of 15th-century Plantagenet King Richard III.
9% as popular as London
51 minutes off the main route, 27% of way to Turin
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Birmingham is a significant city located in the West Midlands region of England. It has numerous landmarks that date back to the Industrial Revolution era, showcasing its rich history as a manufacturing hub during the 18th century. The city is also known for its network of canals, which radiate from Sherborne Wharf and offer trendy cafes and bars along their banks. One of the must-see attractions in Birmingham is the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery that boasts pre-Raphaelite masterpieces.
5% as popular as London
30 minutes off the main route, 31% of way to Turin
London, the vibrant capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a city that seamlessly blends its rich history with modern-day attractions. From the iconic Houses of Parliament and the renowned 'Big Ben' clock tower to the majestic Westminster Abbey, London is steeped in historical significance dating back to Roman times. The city also offers contemporary experiences such as panoramic views from the London Eye observation wheel and a thriving cultural complex along the South Bank of River Thames.
Most popular city on this route
41 minutes off the main route, 40% of way to Turin
Bruges, located in northwest Belgium and the capital of West Flanders, is renowned for its canals and medieval architecture. Its port, Zeebrugge, plays a significant role in fishing and European trade. Burg square's impressive City Hall dates back to the 14th century while Markt square boasts a 13th-century belfry with panoramic views from its 83m tower.
The capital of Belgium, Brussels, is where the headquarters of the European Union resides. The city's centerpiece is the Grand-Place square with 17th-century guildhouses that have shops and cafes inside. The Gothic Hôtel de Ville (town hall) adds to the ornate beauty of this area with its distinctive bell tower. The Maison du Roi has costumes for Manneken Pis statue and also serves as a city-history museum.
Paris, the capital of France, is a significant metropolis in Europe and an international hub for art, style, cuisine, and culture. The city's architectural landscape from the 1800s consists of broad streets intersected by the Seine River. Alongside iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower and medieval Notre-Dame cathedral with its Gothic design, Paris is renowned for its vibrant café scene and high-end fashion stores found on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
81% as popular as London
44 minutes off the main route, 65% of way to Turin
Best stops along Oban to Turin drive
The top stops along the way from Oban to Turin (with short detours) are Louvre Museum, Disneyland Paris, and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris. Other popular stops include Grand Place, Bruges, and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière.
Dover Castle is one of Englands oldest and most imposing castles, located on a hilltop above the shortest seacrossing between Britain and Europe. It has served as the countrys first line of defence for centuries, while also housing secret wartime tunnels and an underground hospital. The Battlements Walk offers views of the castle from atop its walls, while the Roman Lighthouse is one of only a few extant lighthouses in England.
As a member of English Heritage, entrance here was free. There is ample car parking space as well. Staff here were all really lovely and kind, also very knowledgeable. My four kids, aged between 6 and 12, had a really good time, so much to see including a wonderful tour of the underground tunnel system. Lots of amazing history, great views and the main tower was very well kept. If you are a member of English Heritage, I would definitely recommend this place. My youngest was also studying about castle life at school and it really helped him understand castle life and he enjoyed telling his class about his trip. Big thumbs up to all the staff for being so helpful and kind.
Asim Khawaja — Google review
An amazing place to visit and one of England's top castles for sure. The castle complex is huge with the keep offering impressive views of the whole town of Dover and to the French coastline. Easily 3+ hours of things to see. One of the most impressive I found were the Roman lighthouse and medieval church which underline the significance of the site. Also has very interesting WW2 history with a fascinating tour of the tunnels in which the Dunkirk evacuation was planned.
Henry Gayfer (Harry) — Google review
You can easily spend a whole day here - the castle grounds are massive and there’s a lot to see. The tower can be done quite quickly as there’s actually not much to see inside and the interior is very dated but worth it to climb to the top and see the great views.
Definitely recommend doing the war tunnel tour - very interesting and very well put together.
Chantal Johnson — Google review
Great place for kids. Castle itself is not wheelchair or pushchair friendly and there are lots of steps in the castle to get to rooms and top of the castle. They have got handrails. The rest of the grounds have paths. The tunnels are pushchair and wheelcahir friendly as long as your prepared to push them back up the hills. Had great story telling show for the kids in the castle. Stunning views from the tip of the castle. Staff super friendly.
Gillian Selby — Google review
A beautiful historic location with plenty to do and see for a whole day out. Suitable for families. Plenty of parking. Good visitor centre with information. A good restaurant with good choices of hot and cold food and drink. Very picturesque. Staff very friendly and informative. Wet particularly enjoyed the mini show with the king and his son in the main throne room.
Tom Dupplaw — Google review
Really must visit this! So much to see and we only had two hours. Enthusiastic and super-friendly staff, impressive and well-kept collection. And apart from all that: the views over the harbour and the sea are absolutely stunning!
Bob Lefevere — Google review
Dive into history and the gorgeous sites here in Dover. There is ample parking and walkways that are nice if you are pushing a pram. My "big kid" really enjoyed the tunnel tour while my 9 & 16yr old enjoyed exploring the medieval castle and grounds. We spent easily 2.5hrs but could have spent longer here. If you are an English Heritage member, there is also a cottage on the castle grounds that you can rent. Prices are on the website.
Elizabeth NVelazquez — Google review
This is simple one of the best Castle I've visited, vastly huge and impressive a full day is required. The war tunnels are a must the Dunkirk exhibition is truly emotional. The views from the top of the tower are spectacular. Car parking on site, has a couple of cafes / shops. The role this castle has played in our history is amazing
Steven Moseley — Google review
One of best castle to visit in England - wonderful kept and fully of history. The tunnels are great - but I recommend making them the first things you do as the queues can get rather long. Defiantly allow yourself a whole day there to see everything - we arrived when it opened and lefts just before closing and I'm still not sure if we saw everything. Loads of parking and great for kids.
Stephanie williams — Google review
I love Dover Castle, it is beyond fantastic
So many pivotal pieces of history happened here. You can spend an entire day exploring the premises, walking around and learning. Incredibly views, wonderful staff. A great day out for all ages. The price is quite steep but given the vastness, can't really complain! I believe you can get 10% off if you buy the day before online, so would recommend doing this!
Natasha G — Google review
Beautiful place perfect for a family dayout. The view from top is just spectacular. The castle, up and downhill walk around the garden is fun will keep everyone active all day.
The staff are very kind and helpful. They will help you plan the route if you're not sure where to start or if it your first time. Overall, the visit was great. Children had fun all the time. The Castle is a must visit place.
J Grg — Google review
I recently visited Dover Castle, managed by the National Trust in England, and it was an incredible experience. The highlight for me was the immersive journey into history at the war rooms, where you could almost feel the past come to life.
The breathtaking views from the castle are simply awe-inspiring. The white cliffs of Dover, the English Channel, and the serene landscape create a picture-perfect setting that's not to be missed.
However, I must mention that the parking situation was a bit inconvenient. Despite parking being available, we were directed to park outside the castle, which required at least a 20-minute walk, and this was quite challenging with young kids and a buggy. The gravelly and hilly path added to the difficulty.
On the positive side, the history within the castle walls is incredibly rich, and the maintenance of the site is top-notch. The tickets were reasonably priced for the value you receive, making it accessible to a wide range of visitors.
Be prepared for a lot of walking as exploring the castle and its surroundings can easily take 4 to 6 hours. I would highly recommend carrying water and snacks to keep energy levels up as you delve into this historic gem. Despite the parking hiccup, Dover Castle is a must-visit for history enthusiasts and those seeking stunning views of the English coastline.
Ajay — Google review
Absolutely loved my day at Dover Castle! The tower was my favourite with some amazing views at the top. The underground hospital tour was surprisingly entertaining, really well done, I felt I went back in time. I only regret the medieval Tunnels were closed to the public.
klaudyna kawecka — Google review
A must visit. Massive place with lots of different periods of history. Medieval tunnels are shut until summer 2024. We really enjoyed the great tower and looking through all the rooms. Great views of Dover. The church was nice too. Great place for people of all ages. Can be very windy.
Isabel — Google review
A massive place, so allow I’d say half a day of not all of it to visit. Tunnels are fab and views from the top of the tower are great. Cafe serves half decent food but overpriced as always at these places. Picnic is probably a better option if there a few of you.
Negative points for me is the bad signage and the lack of information boards to tell you what things are. Also the amount of distance you have to walk just to get to a toilet! Also the rudeness of some of the staff here is a disgrace! The woman in the shop next to the war tunnels has a bad attitude and would not show my daughter where the magnets were when asked! I wasn’t allowed in the shop due to not having my mask and she couldn’t even be polite about that! Also, if you’re going to enforce mask wearing then at least tell your staff to put their masks right over their face instead of just under their noses. One rule for all not just for us!! I’m not an anti masker, I forgot it.
Other then the negatives, I would visit again and allow myself more time to explore.
Caroline B — Google review
I was expecting just a castle but it actually has quite a bit more which surprised me. I found the tunnels in the cliffs more interesting than the castle as it's a bit different . We spent about three and a half hours there and missed a few things to see. The kids seemed to really enjoy it.
Stuart Wright — Google review
Amazing day. Kids loved it, loads to see. Would advise anyone who wants to go in the tunnels to get there early and do it straight away as wait times can build up. Summer holidays they have things for the kids to do on the green in front of the castle. Get the map in the ticket office it will help to make sure you see everything. There is a cafe and tea room but also plenty of picnic benches and grass if you take a packed lunch.
olly — Google review
Gorgeous view and super friendly staff! Little to do on Dover itself, but would definitely recommend a day trip just in the castle. With nice weather, you can even have a picnic on the castle grounds.
Fátin — Google review
What a fascinating place! I used my mobility walker and it was a bit of a challenge in some areas, but there is a courtesy disabled electric bus going constantly around the site which will pick you up and drop you off where you want to go. The staff are so friendly and helpful and very knowledgeable about the castle. The views over the Port of Dover are amazing. The Naafi Restaurant was nice although a bit pricey for a family to dine there. A meal of a small portion of macaroni cheese and a portion of garlic bread was priced about £9. I had a little bottle of juice and a bottle of spring water and it cost £5.75. I subsequently found that complimentary tap water is available. The staff were very helpful and friendly and there was an excellent disabled toilet with an adult hoist. Complimentary Mobility Scooters are also available on a first come first serve basis. If you need assistance to visit the castle, you can get a complimentary ticket with your adult ticket for your carer. We had a fantastic experience visiting and there is so much to see and do that to do it justice it would take another visit!
Rachel Camm — Google review
One word Stunning! I know if you heard it but never came along here you will feel the same even if you’re British or not. From the very beginning with a tiny bridge it starts your special journey. Castle, chapel, view or war tunnels it’s truly stunning. Be careful about to spare enough time because it’s big enough and tunnel tours are not self made tour. If you’re an English heritage member it’s free entrance. If you’re not become one.
PS. I would expect a better museum admission because of that many things would be more original or similar as it is not look like a toy specially inside the castle if it’s not main purpose of the design.
In tunnels you don’t even see the video specially at the second part.
I IGK (Daydreamer) — Google review
Stunning experience! Staying in Premier Best Western Hotel on the seafront. Staff were so lovely. 5 min drive to Dover Castle. Fantastic 2 nights away!
Jane Ross — Google review
I was a bit taken aback by the £30 entrance fee! But there is bundles to see and do here. Spent nearly 2 hrs walking around, up the Tower and along the battlements. Fantastic views of the Channel and the port. Nice cafe onside too, if expensive. Would advise again ordering the pizza, we didn't have it but everyone that we saw order it, sent it back.
Emma Hunter — Google review
Very easy, enjoyable day out. The Great Hall was the highlight, whilst the underground tours of the tunnels provided a fascinating glimpse at the second World War. We went on a Friday so it was relatively quiet but with a few school trip groups.
Tamara Marshall — Google review
I have been to this castle many times with my children. Everytime they love it and find something else to be excited about. The war tunnel are amazing , the castle is spectacular! On a sunny day you can see France from the castle. Spectacular views and steeped in history. I have been many times as a teacher and as a parent and highly recommend due to the facilities, the history and the knowledgeable staff!
Val Ross — Google review
A nice place to visit with scenic views all around and a peek into the history of the castle! You can also see the artillery and anti-aircraft guns used in WW 2. Be ready to walk a lot, though! Mind that the queues to the WW 2 tunnels might be longer!
Kaushal Vyas — Google review
Unforgettable experience!!!! Many place to visit (we spend 4 hours there) and the view are BEAUTIFUL me and my partner walk there from the city centre. Make sure u choose the sunny day and don’t forget to enjoy the view!!!
Pinn Sat. — Google review
Visiting Dover Castle was an enriching experience! Delving into the history of England's first frontier was fascinating. The castle's historical significance is palpable, and the views are breathtaking. A must-visit for history enthusiasts and anyone curious about England's rich heritage.
Omar Bhatti — Google review
Huge site, with lots to see. As a dog owner, dogs have very limited access on the site. I'm fine with this, but it's not clear why English Heritage policy varies so much. We have visited similar sites as members and have been able to access much more. Biggest issue wasn't able to get any drinks because dogs not allowed in cafes and no outdoor vendor at all. It would be a benefit to consider a kiosk type arrangement somewhere.
Lots of kids activities laid on for Easter, queues for the tunnels and hospital, but well managed and didn't wait long (dogs also not allowed into these).
Would benefit from Audio guides. Lots of history but not that well explained, so some areas information overload and some with no information at all. Some new displays evident which were much better.
Gail Davies-Walsh — Google review
Very large grounds with lots to explore. The castle itself has been kept in a way that represents how it would of been many years ago. The 2000 year old lighthouse is a fantastic piece of architecture that has really stood the test of time. Lots of modern fitments still in place including gun posts when it was protected in WW1/2. Great views from the top looking down across Dover. Plenty of parking, restaurant and lots of toilets to use, staff are very friendly and helpful. A great day out for everyone.
Karl Venus — Google review
Excellent and very well preserved example of castle building. Make sure to save plenty ty of time to experience the WWII tunnels and stories. Make sure to join English Heritage prior to going and sign up for entrance to the site and centers. If short on time, visit the tunnels first, then the castle grounds.
James Vickery — Google review
Beautiful large castle with lots of grounds to walk around, a really interesting walk around the interior with halls to visit and a route up to the roof as well as fascinating wartime tunnels with a really fantastic tour and videos. A couple of gift shops too with the usual stuff and a lovely cafe with proper cooked food too (although obviously quite expensive). Overall an excellent day out and you could easily spend a full day here so make sure you have plenty of time!
The Centre national de la Mer in Boulogne-sur-Mer houses a large aquarium with sharks, sea lions and penguins, as well as a tropical lagoon full of colorful coral. This is a great attraction for children who can see some of the more exotic fish species at the aquarium. The historic sites and port of Boulogne-sur-Mer are also worth a visit while in Boulogne.
A truly wonderful day out. During our 6 hour visit we saw everything there was too sea 😉 and enjoyed every minute of it. We have many highlights to share with our family and friends. The auditorium is like the biggest and best TV you will ever see - truly stunning. Could have spent all day there alone, just watching.
My wife is slightly disabled, and being able (for free) to have use of a wheelchair (secured with your ID) made the day possible. And with at least 97% accessible with a wheelchair we missed nothing (other 3% you could still see, just not quite as close). Lifts (with notifications giving priority to wheelchair users) are plentiful and like everything else clean, and to a very high standard - and even some nice surprise.
Food, maybe is the only negative, we had a crepe for lunch and a coffee (no problems with that), as we planned a restaurant meal that evening, but the other offerings did seem excessively expensive and not that good.
In conclusion for a day out of memories, under €30 entry it is well worth a visit.
Ian Steel — Google review
It's a nice aquarium but a but expensive for what it was. We where done in 2 hours. Drove especially from Luxembourg for it which didn't seem to be worth it. Only nice if you are already in the area. Tickets should be maybe only 15 euro per person not 24.
Anusha Mian — Google review
This is a really big aquarium, with a huge central "pool" and then smaller aquariums all around. Lots of floors all having different topics about marine life. Very educational and fun, great family outing. Was quite crowded, but rightfully so. If you so fancy, the sand beach is right outside to build sand castles after (or swim in the sea).
Simon Willems — Google review
Fantastic experience. My view on jellyfish completely changed :) So beautiful... So much to see. Beautiful aquarium. Take it slow and pay lots of attention to what you can find in the aquarium. There is so much going on. Every fish sort had its own behavior. Unique. Never saw something like this before wrt aquariums.
Joost Maltha — Google review
Summary - a pretty damn good aquarium with lots to see and do for kids and adults. It makes The Deep (an aquarium in Hull) seem tiny!
We only went here as it was raining but we were certainly glad we did. The first point to note is that the ‘official’ car park has a height restriction so is no good for camper vans.
The place itself has two main exhibitions plus a penguin exhibition. The first one has a huge tank with sharks, sting rays and lots of lots of fish. This also has a tunnel through it was is good. There are lots and lots of smaller tanks and exhibits.
The second one is based on the coast and, again, has loads of small tanks and exhibitions. However the main attraction are the seals and you can only see these through a wall in their tank. This means that you can see them swim under water.
The third area is the penguins and these are in a relatively small area. However we were tired by this point so didn’t stay long.
There is the obligatory cafe (warning - expensive) and gift shop (reasonably priced).
In all we spent 4 hours there which ain’t bad for the €70 or so it cost. Well worth it.
James C — Google review
Lots of fish, as we walked the fish tanks never stopped! Recommend the large main tank with the manta ray, very cool and curious! The seals were very cool also!
Good crepes and hot chocolates
Zinc Rich — Google review
Nausicaa is truly an experience to take your kids once, to prepare them for the future and climate change. Even though the tariff is high, and yes some reviews do feel it is a glorified sea tank. However given the context we live in this project is remarkable and opens your eyes to the synergies between man and sea in a setting so interactive for kids and adult. Special packages can be introduced to make this accessible to all.
Ruchita Sharma — Google review
I have always wanted to go since I was a kid and we finally managed to get there. Absolutely amazing place, if you love an aquarium trip then you will love this place! Only advice I can offer is give yourself plenty of time to get around it as it's huge!
Stevie Bates — Google review
A great experience, lovely staff and an overall value for money visit. The variety is great too. They have penguins, seals and a large number of sealife including sharks and stingrays. I went with a school trip that I helped organise and can only say that I will be doing this in future! Visit if you can, you won't be disappointed.
Shabazz Siddiq — Google review
It’s very big and beautiful, their seal 🦭 show was pretty nice and the visiting steps are super interesting, they’ve got many fish i’ve never heard of, and a great sea experience!!!
joseph kettaneh — Google review
Great family day out. We spent 5 hours there with 3 kids and they were all entertained. The first part of the exhibition is very digital and tech heavy and there didn't seem to be many fish, but it greatly improved as we moved on to a different exhibition. Food options seemed limited, but the crepes were fresh and tasty.
Laura — Google review
We made a special visit to go as birthday present for our son. You can buy an additional day ticket for only €5 which is excellent value. We spent the second day seeing things we were too tired to appreciate the first day!
This is the best aquarium I’ve ever been to and highly recommend it. The welfare of the animals is paramount and it is obvious how well cared for they are.
The cafe is mediocre and quite expensive but functional and has the best view over the beach.
Best part is the huge deep water tank based on a site off Columbia in Pacific. The giant manta ray is particularly impressive.
Only downside was trying to buy an ice cream at the end and the staff member laughed with her colleagues at my poor French. I left customer feedback for that to raise training need but it meant that I left on a down note after 2 brilliant visits.
Please visit and enjoy but I can’t recommend the ice creams!
Rosemary Bolton — Google review
Lovely day out for all the family. Went for a day trip from the UK. Used the eurotunnel to get from Folkestone to Calais. From there, it's a straight forward 30 minute drive to Nausicaa. Spent a good 5-6 hours there and then drove back. The aquarium itself is fantastic and the staff helpful and friendly. Would definitely do this again.
Stephanie John-Baptiste — Google review
Very friendly personnel and also very helpful. The aquarium itself is quite big and split up in 2 main parts. It took us 4 hours and 30 to get through it all, at a slow though, which is not bad I think. The place is very clean and modern and there was not a lot of people so it was very comfortable, being a Saturday this was a little bit surprising. The big tank is amazing and is definitely a show stopper. Be sure to check out the giant manta, it's amazing. Parking is located on either side of the facility and is a Qparking. Be mindful however that the beach side parking 'la plage' didn't have Maestro working, so you were only able to pay there with cash, Visa, or Mastercard.
crazedentity — Google review
I didn't really think that this place lived up to the expectations. I would visit if I lived in the town, but wouldn't say its worth a long trip to see. The large centre aquarium is quite amazing but there were a lot of areas that just have screens and tv's. Personally, if I go to an aquarium I don't want to see screens... I want to see the real thing! Knocked off some stars for this reason, otherwise there's a wide variety of fish and cool things to see!
E M — Google review
It was an ok experience. I expected more than just one big fish tank and tiny sea lion and penguin areas. I feel bad about the animals, though, because they look very crammed. The penguins and sea lions enclosures, especially, looked so tiny! Loads of space for people to walk but not enough for the animals.
There were restaurants and a smoking area. I'd advise against using the loo if you can hold it because there are some shocking things to see, apparently. My husband went and came back traumatised 🤣
Yuliya Mulvaney — Google review
We spent around 2 hours here, one Sunday. It is an incredible place to visit. Definitely take your time to read all the interesting material that is on offer. The Aquarium is huge and very impressive, with a large array of fish & rare creatures. I would recommend this for all visitors in the area!
Terry Caton — Google review
Such a great experience to visit this aquarium! you can see different kinds of animals there in very close distance, I was so impressive. Highly recommend people to visit !
T Leung — Google review
Really cool and big aquarium with lots of animals to see. We spent 2h here and that was perfect! We visited on a very sunny and warm Sunday 2.5h before the closing so the aquarium was very empty and that made the experience even better! The sea lions show was stunning! And my favourite thing was the biggest aquarium. That one just leaves you speechless.
The only downside is that the ticket prices are quite expensive and I definitely wouldn’t want to visit on a rainy day as there are most likely be too many screaming children around. Additionally, there isn’t much interesting information about the animals.
Eva Meglič — Google review
Absolutely impressive. Huge aquarium/sea life center. I have visited many sea life centres in the world but this one definitely stands out. It has 3 distinct exhibitions: mankind & shores, journey on the high seas and in the eye of the climate. It’s a real deep dive into the ocean world, the aquaria are all super nice, the information is complete and the tone of the exhibition is informational, encouraging and positive. Instead of feeling depressed about the current state of the planet (which can be the case after visiting earth-related exhibitions) you walk out of this place with an informed, positive and motivated mindset, all thanks to the ‘both sides of the story’ perspective of the exhibition.
Due to its recency (it was completed in 2018) it feels very up to date.
The giant aquarium is super impressive (holding a 4m span manta ray), it has a great restaurant, and never felt extremely busy although we went on a holiday and there were many people inside. Throughout all 3 exhibitions nice and calm music helps set the tone, it’s very nice. We visited with 2 kids aged 10 and 12, and they absolutely loved it. Walked in at 11am, finished the tours at 4.30pm with a 1 hour lunch break. Very good value for money, highly recommended!!
Ilya Chardome — Google review
A great family day out while staying in the area. The huge tank where the bulk of the sea-life live can be seen from several places, including from above. We spent around 3 hours there. Parking in the nearby Q-Park Nausicaa is discounted if you're visiting the aquarium.
Ben Clarkson — Google review
An excellent attraction with a huge array of marine life.
There are lockers that accept one euro or one pound coins. But they get used up quickly so try to arrive early.
The giant mantaray is the highlight but there are various outstanding examples of marine life from sharks to seals, jellyfish, and much more.
Be warned, there are two main sections, so you might want to arrive early and do one side before lunch at the excellent onsite restaurant. Overall, it takes around 3 - 4hrs to get round unless you want to rush through!
The aquarium is also an educational resource, and has a lot on conservation and the changing world.
gavin white — Google review
Aquarium Nausicaa offers a large collection of marine life, making it a worthwhile visit for nature enthusiasts. The exhibits are well-presented (French and English) and provide educational insights into the ocean's ecosystems and the importance of conservation efforts. However, it's worth noting that the admission fee is relatively high. Parking options are available in nearby garages, but on weekends, the area can get quite crowded, which is to be expected.
Overall, Aquarium Nausicaa provides an immersive journey into the underwater world, despite some considerations regarding pricing and weekend crowds.
Nikita — Google review
Incredible aquarium. Easily the best one I've been to in France, and even rivals some I've been to in the US. The large tank which houses the stingrays and sharks and whatnot was definitely the highlight of the aquarium, I could have stayed there for hours just watching. Overall the aquarium was a great experience, lots to see and would definitely go back. Went on a Monday and there was hardly anybody there, with no wait line to get in.
Levi Merrill — Google review
Lovely place for a visit, you need around 4 to 5 hours to see everything, the exhibits are wonderful and well spaced out, the large tank is amazing and we spent nearly an hour just watching all of the fish there.
Kevin Jeffrey — Google review
Loved it . We bought tickets in advance online and no issues to get in. Nice place, very well looked after. A lot of interesting information and visual presentation.
msmula19 — Google review
The most amazing aquarium I have ever seen. The centre care about their animals !! The place is massive and such great exhibits from different areas of the world.
Chris Hodges — Google review
One of the best aquarium I have done. Kids were mesmerised and it was uged. We spend at least 3h in there. Lots of fun.
The Menin Gate is a British war memorial located in the town of Ypres, Belgium. The gate is inscribed with the names of 54,896 military personnel who have lost their lives in battle here during World War I and II. It serves as a place of remembrance for those who have died, and it is also the location of a daily Last Post ceremony.
Excellent a sobering experience to see so many names from so many continents called to war.
There were pipers who marched though this evening and we listened to the last post. A truly humbling time on a beautiful sunny evening.
Andy Parsons — Google review
A wonderful memorial. Spend some time here to reflect on the men who walked through on their way to war and never returned. Be sure to catch "The Last Post" ceremony at 8:00 every evening. Be there 30 minutes early to catch a good viewing point.
Kevin Meier — Google review
Went to the last lost ceremony. What a service. A genuinely beautiful thing. It is under construction at the moment as the stone has become a bit weathered, i think. It is still a strengely beautiful place. If you're in the area...8pm every evening... get yourself there for the last post ceremony.
Craig Wood — Google review
Currently under major renovation so most of memorial under cover. Last Post at 8pm each night. Work will take a couple of years at present. Still a magical, thought-provoking place
Paula Vance — Google review
This is an absolute must visit along with the beautiful town of Ypres, whether a history buff or a casual visitor. Don't miss the the Last Post at the Menin Gate a ceremony that has been performed every evening since the Menin Gate memorial was opened. Plenty of accommodation and restaurants in Ypres.⁹
To the memory of the fallen.
Lest we forget ❤️ 🌹
gav perry — Google review
This is a WW1 memorial in Ypres, Belgium dedicated to the soldiers of British and Commonwealth whose graves are unknown. I & Family read there aloud a poem The Flanders Fields by John McCrae and we all were very moved visiting this monument and various Military Cementaries.
EllyO — Google review
Excellent. A fitting & moving monument to the soldiers & service men & women of The Great War. The daily evening service provides a few minutes to reflect & ponder the past as well as the future.
The thought of so many with unknown graves is so sad. The people of Flanders & in particular Ypres to maintain such a monument & tradition is testimony to their gratitude to those who died.
Tim Griffiths — Google review
Important!
The site is undergoing maintenance for all of 2023 so the gate is covered with scaffolding.
The site is astounding and worth a visit if you're in the city.
Every evening they pay tribute to those named here and lay wreaths to the fallen with buglers performing the last post. This tends to get very busy so be sure to arrive early.
Leon M — Google review
Was such a great atmosphere! The evening last post ceremony was incredible and something I will never ever forget. Would definitely recommend watching the ceremony as it's amazing to witness. The only reason for the 4/5 instead of 5/5 stars was because unfortunately when we visited there was scaffolding up but that can't be helped-hoping to visit again when the scaffolding is gone!
Gemma Hollingworth — Google review
A very sobering experience. To see the 50,000+ names makes them people and not just part of a statistic. The remembrance ceremony at 20.00hrs each day is very well done, is somber, and they do ask people not to applaud.
Point and shoot pics — Google review
Such an evocative place.
So, many names of those who have no known grave and from so many different nations.
It is a sobering experience just to see so many names, ranks, regiments.
On the right hand side (if approaching from town) and just before you go under the gate there is a slope, if you walk up there you can find the Indian and the Ghurka memorials. There is also a fabulous scale model of the Menin Gate with Braille panels for those with a visual impairment.
You won't be disappointed and if in the area it is a must see monument to those who gave their tomorrow's for our today's.
Shona Floyd — Google review
Amazing experience this. Playing of the last post. Every night at 8pm. Loads of people came to see it. Very moving experience. Something you must see in your life. Highly recommend. Would even of made a long trip to see it.
Greg Vizer — Google review
Our generation need to remember and salute those who fought but had no future themselves.
The quiet restrained experience of listening to those 3 bugles makes you feel humble in this torrid world.
"Give peace a chance" If only !
Michael Stewart — Google review
We attended the Last Post Ceremony which takes place at 8pm daily. A very moving act if remembrance. Get there early so you can see what's going on.
Lyam Galpin — Google review
Only reason for 4 stars is scaffolding is up so couldnt see the actual gate but went there for armistice day and watched the last post ceremony from the town centre and it was a beautiful service
0d3LL — Google review
A truly humbling experience. This was the highlight of our short trip to Belgium. A must visit for those wishing to pay their respects.
John Busby — Google review
I already visited the Menin Gate many times in my life and when I did yesterday 26.09.23 I found the Gate currently being restored which of course was a shame. However, I fully understand the necessity of doing so and look forward to see the Gate again in its full beauty.
The Poppies wreath is to be found in front of the Gate about 50 mtrs further down the road.
Lest we forget 🏵️
Bruges, located in northwest Belgium and the capital of West Flanders, is renowned for its canals and medieval architecture. Its port, Zeebrugge, plays a significant role in fishing and European trade. Burg square's impressive City Hall dates back to the 14th century while Markt square boasts a 13th-century belfry with panoramic views from its 83m tower.
Belfry of Bruges is a medieval bell tower in Bruges, Belgium that is home to a 366-step staircase leading to views. The tower also features a treasure chamber and 47-belled carillon. The Belfry is master of the Bruges skyline and former regulator of town life thanks to its impressive bell collection.
It is rustic and awesome. There are lots visitors. Better buy your tickets soon to secure your place at your convenience. In addition, while using the machine to buy your tickets just scroll down and check buy otherwise you will be giving up on purchasing the tickets. That said, I enjoyed climbing the 366 steps of the tour. At each level, there is a kind of rest place: view and learn something before moving up. I found that very interesting as I do not need and have to walk up at once the steps. Once, at the top, I appreciated the fact that I spent 14 euros to buy the visit. It was pleasant being in the air and to have another perspective on the city. I Enjoyed.
Ramata Sore — Google review
A UNESCO world heritage site located in the heart of the city. Absolutely stunning as it stands high in the sky. I could not stop admiring it as I stood for a long moment in the market square. Buying the tickets in advance is absolutely recommended. Unfortunately we could not enter inside because of the long waiting time, but the pictures from other visitors look really promising. Will definitely go to the top in our next visit.
Animesh Kumar — Google review
Amazing landmark with a lovely view. Be aware that you have to climb all the way up as this requires significant physical effort. Book your tickets in advance in the machine at the entrance.
Martin Morales Rodriguez — Google review
It’s the city centre of Brugge (a city of historic importance in Belgium). This place has wonderful 360 degree panoramic views with beautiful architecture in Bruges. This area is surrounded by coffee shops, shopping area, stores and restaurants are nearby. The center is always lively. It's a must visit area if you are in Bruges.
Ankit Kumar — Google review
800 year old clock tower of Bruges with 366 steps up to the top. Well worth the ticket price for the views from the top. If you book your tickets for 20 minutes before the hour, you should make it to the top as the clock chimes. Amazing experience.
Laura Chapman — Google review
Valuable time spent well with a climb to the top. Staff were friendly and helpful. Especially the kindly spoken young lad with the 3 day growth.
The walk to the top was a tight fit at times and rewards the punter with not only an amazing view but a close up demonstration of the bells at work every 15 minutes. Beautiful Bruges
Shea Wines — Google review
Magnificent specimen of architecture!
You must visit the Belfry during different times of the day. At dawn, it's tranquil and you can enjoy the tower without the distractions of large crowds. At night, the lighting brings out a different side of the tower. In the afternoons, there is a lot of commercial activity in the square and you can see the square being enjoyed by the locals.
See the photos and videos for views of the Belfry and its chimes being played.
It is unfortunate that lots two stroke motorcycles and mopeds regularly pass through the square and disturb the peace. They are so incongruous here.
Rajkiran Natarajan — Google review
The city’s primary landmark and tourist attraction. The climb is only for the very fit but the rest of the building and its square are a nice place to just hang out and soak in the city.
Tourist trap alert: there are many “rickshaws” you can rent from the square for a city tour.
Prashant Gandhi — Google review
Historic bell tower in the city center of Bruges. There are about 275 steps to the top and the view from up there is worth the climb. You can have a panoramic view of the old city with canals and other churches and towers. If you have time, then I suggest that you book the tickets in advance to watch the sunset, if the weather permits.
Shivesh Karan — Google review
We paid 15 Euro to climb the 366 steps and it can be quite dizzy because of the constant spiral loop. But it didn’t take as long as we thought, nor was it as tiring as expected. There are platforms at different levels with information where you can take a respite from the climb. Beautiful view once you reach the top.
Jennifer Yeo — Google review
I had a nice time there. Excellent view from the top, but be ready for a long climb up. We did not buy tickets in advance, all were sold but luckily someone did not show so they let us in. I would advice you to buy tickets in advance, not to risk. People working there are polite and welcoming.
Marko Jovic — Google review
An amazing experience, really enjoyable. I recommend go early, we did the first session of the day as it wasn't too crowded. You do need a reasonable level of fitness to climb the 366 steps.
Mark C — Google review
Nice view from the top of it but unfortunately there is net all around so you can take good picture with the view. Booked your ticket online to climb up 300 stairs. It is interesting to see the inside and learned some history. The stairs are a bit steep but given that they control the amount of people going up per time slot it’s not too crowded.
Jamie Pink — Google review
The Belfry of Bruges isn't just a climb, it's a journey through time. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts stunning views from its 366-step summit, showcasing the city's red-roofed charm. But the climb itself is an adventure, with historical exhibits along the way. Be prepared for some narrow staircases, but the reward is breathtaking. For history lovers, don't miss the chance to see the impressive carillon with its 47 bells. This iconic landmark is a must-do for any Bruges adventure!
Renand Arteja — Google review
Climbing the belfry was an amazing experience. It is not as tiring as I expected, since there are stops along the way up where one can rest. That said, the ticket price (at €14 on my visit) was a little much for a simple access to the steps with no extra features.
Fotis Aradas — Google review
A must visit if you're in Bruges...and definitely if you've seen the movie. Tickets can be bought at the time or in allocated time slots in advance online. The stairs start off reasonably wide but get very narrow the nearer you get to the top.
Anyon of a reasonable fitness level will be perfectly fine but don't worry as there are a few zooms on the way up that you can stop at should you need a rest.
The views from the top are stunning although there is a wire mesh covering all the openings at the top. If the bell tolls at the top it will.probably make you jump.
Overall I'd say it's pretty good value for money
peter howse — Google review
Historic place to see in Bruges. Lost of cafe and restaurant nearby. The centre in front of belfry is always lively. The look from the history museum of Bruges is nice, covering the centre, belfry and all around. Must visit area. Will also find the city tour van and tourists guide in front of it.
Harikrishanan Venugopal — Google review
Recommend you buy tickets online in advance, or at the vending machine at the bottom of the tower , or last instance at the entrance.
There are tickets / time-slots , so they run fast (I think max 25 for every 20min)
The climb is indeed manageable, as there are floors in between.
alexandra diana rus — Google review
Really enjoyed going up the Belfry, 300+ steps, but worth the price and effort to get amazing views over Antwerp. As you ascend, there are areas to rest, if needed, and learn more about the belfrys history.
If you time it right, you will also see and hear the huge musical drum work as it strikes the time.
The top bit is protected from birds by a black plastic mesh, but its easy to get round this for photos, by lining up your phone or camera lens to get the awesome pics! Staff were friendly and welcoming too👍
Moo Moo — Google review
Very worthwhile to visit and to take all 366 stairs to the highest accessible point. Mind you, stairs are quite narrow and it takes a serious effort. Breathtaking view especially with clear weather, obviously. Ticket vending machine can be found in the passage that goes under/through the belfry tower building.
Boris Ginger — Google review
I enjoyed climbing up this tower. You can see Brugge 360 degrees.
Also, we were up there when the bell rung. It was loud but it was very neat to see the hammer hitting the bell...
If you want to go to this tower and a number other points of interests in Brugge, get the Museum package for 3 days. It is worth it.
Ino Sofjan — Google review
Great fun going up the 366 narrow winding steps. We picked a very windy day which added to the experience!! An amazing mechanical display as well as the bells and you can hear them playing tunes at certain times.
Patti Pegg — Google review
Very nice climb up to the top. Around 300 stairs and they are pretty narrow, so be prepared. You get some great views of the city and beyond on a clear day.
Poojan Raval — Google review
We really wanted to visit it and when we arrived at 16.55 there was only one ticket available from 17.00. The gentlemen at the counter were very kind and still gave us two tickets.
If you can plan to arrive at a certain time, I recommend you book tickets, otherwise you might not find tickets.
The access staircase is quite narrow and those going down have priority.
It is worth 15 euros and all the 366 steps for a fantastic view.
Laurentiu Ovidiu Calin — Google review
We climbed up in the evening after dark. I imagine the views would have been better during the daylight hours but it was still nice to see the city lights and also the history of the tower. The stairs aren't too difficult to climb (for an early 30s couple) with plenty of landings and floors to take breaks at, however the spiral staircase is quite narrow in places so maybe not the best for people who are nervous of confined spaces. We bought tickets online in advance and not have to queue to get in.
G Dawes — Google review
You get to see a great view of the city, but not anything special. I recommend to book your ticket prior to your visit there, so you can get in at the time you want, however you can book the ticket the same day at the entrance, but probably there will be a spot at least a couple of hours later.
There're 366 steps you get to climb, some of them were really small; dutch-type steps.
I don't believe it's worth the 15€.
Fay Τiger — Google review
Amazing view of the city and the literal central point of the city. We reserved and booked time slots the day before to go up but also it sells out quickly so try to book as early as possible. We also went on a weekend but it was in February. Lots of climbing but its not too bad, there are multiple levels you can stop and relax. The one right before the top is nice, you can see how the bells work. Last is the pure lookout point and you have a nice view of the city.
Josh Baltazar — Google review
The Belfort or Belfry is the iconic landmark in the center of Bruges. It’s a medieval bell tower built around the year 1240. We bought tickets online for a Tuesday 9:40 time slot. The booking system is super easy because it tells you how many tickets are left for each time slot, and you don’t need to book too far in advance. There weren’t too many people when we went but there were already people coming back down.
There are some areas of the climb that are narrow, so just be mindful of that. It took us about 15 minutes to get to the top and when you get up there, it is so cool! You see the actual bell (beware, it’s LOUD, obviously since you’re right next to it) and you can look down on the square. Although it’s not a complete 360 view since the bell blocks some of the access, it’s still a sight to see. The whole experience from going up, taking photos at the top, coming back down took us about 45 minutes. It did start getting a bit more crowded when we were heading back down, so my recommendation is to go early.
Definitely a must see if you’re in Bruges!
The cathedral of Notre Dame d'Amiens is a 13th-century Gothic edifice famous for its lavish decoration and carvings, with two unequal towers. It is considered one of the best examples of Gothic art, and is one of the largest medieval cathedrals in the world. With a surface area of 7,700 square meters, it could easily fit a football pitch.
One of the most beautiful cathedrals I have seen in my life due to the fact that it is quite old, with preserved orginal patterns and not very well-known! It has an amazing exterior and also an interior that you can enter for free! 😌
Karolina Palussek — Google review
I went there after Christmas and goodness was it beautiful.. I was literally in awe with the spectacular light show on the cathedral.. Amazing Christmas decoration. Just beautiful!
Anna B — Google review
Beautiful cathedral. Very good place to take photos. On some days there are guided tours for the choir stalls.
stanzebla — Google review
At last: a tourist destination that is profound. The reconstruction is ongoing, but the effect is still amazing.
Stephen Mitchell — Google review
Must see is the Chroma light and sound show telling the history around which this Gothic Beauty of a Cathedral has withstood... Simply just AWESOME.
P.S remember to walk around the left side of the Cathedral after the show there are after show light shows on all the buildings in the Cathedral Gardens.
P.P.S and it's on the way to the cafés, pubs and clubs by L'Petit Hommes in the river
Nikolaj Kielland — Google review
OK, I like visiting historic churches and cathedrals, so unless I find it hideously expensive or in a very poor state when it is advertised as something wonderful I'm going to give it a good review.
But as Cathedrals go, it was particularly impressive. A UNESCO world heritage site it is one of the largest 'classic' Gothic churches of the 13th century.
Jo G — Google review
One of the most beautiful carhedrals in France, and the biggest although not the highest. Well preserved. A step back in history. Organ is being restored.
Sonia Thomas — Google review
Wow!!! What a beautiful place to visit and feel humbled and amazed. Go and see it and the area of Amiens is beautiful full of history and the train ride for 10 Euros around the city is great even if your English as the tour is in Frence you still see some cool places 😎
Sarah Morris — Google review
If you are in town for a simple visit, this place is a must.
It's astonishing how immense the cathedral is. Tons of histories of the city are displayed inside. It clearly retrace all events that occurred from centuries.
Unfortunately the organ was in renovation.
Yui Yoshiko — Google review
It’s a magnificent catherderal and we’ll worth a visit at any time however, if you are lucky enough to see the light show in the summer months, it is spectacular. A quality production and a real asset to the city.
Tom Sharp — Google review
I didn’t know that this Notre Dame Cathedral is actually twice as big as the one in Paris. It's also a magnificent example of Gothic architecture. Inside, you can see plenty of natural lights, which is a part of its brilliant design. I really liked it!
Nayeem — Google review
Such a special place. The people of Amiens are so kind. Take your time to savour the space. I'll definitely come back soon!
Jenica Jamee — Google review
Definitely one of the better churches I have seen. Sadly I went close to closing time and it was really dark inside. Even so, still very impressive
T Ryan — Google review
Visited on Easter Sunday, 2023, so the Easter service was underway. I was still able to walk around this impressive cathedral both on the outside and inside. It's also free, so if you like architecture, beautiful stained glass windows and reliefs and plaques which you much see and read, you leave humbled by the amount of work and skill that went into this cathedral
Luke Kenyon — Google review
There was a note saying every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 3 PM, there will be a free guided tour which takes about 45 minutes.
공과장 (Manager Kong) — Google review
Very impressive cathedral - well worth a visit. Look out for the Weeping Angel and the medieval carved friezes.
Kerry Chapman — Google review
Amazing Roman Catholic cathedral in almost perfect condition! Very interesting interior.. I saw the portrait of Jesus in very different styles, there’s a labyrinth in the center of the ground. Baroque sculptures.
The area was completely destroyed during WWI, but the church was kept untouched thanks to the peoples protection.
Vieux-Lille is a vibrant area that boasts the intricate Old Stock Exchange from the 17th century. The region is bustling with activities, including redbrick houses, trendy cocktail bars, and restaurants that serve outdoor dining. Notable landmarks in Vieux-Lille include the medieval Hospice Comtesse Museum, Porte de Gand monument, and the impressive Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral from the 19th century.
Ghent City Hall is a remarkable historical landmark located in Belgium, boasting striking architecture with two distinct styles: ornate Gothic and plainer Renaissance. The area surrounding the City Hall is pedestrianized, giving visitors the feeling of time travel to the past. There are many stunning historic buildings in the vicinity and few tourists around, making it an idyllic location for those seeking quietude. The guided tours offer a comprehensive insight into this magnificent structure's history and design.
Great for a quick site seeing expedition. Very nice Christmas market over December.
D.C BOTHA — Google review
What to say about this beautiful architecture. A building full of sculptures and details, all I can do is admire the work.
Sarin Marika — Google review
Ghent Town Hall is a complex of buildings surrounding the Botermarkt square. Construction of the Town Hall began in the 15th century and continued until the 17th century, but was never completed according to the original plan. The Town Hall has 51 rooms. The Town Hall symbolises the history and culture of the city of Ghent.
Igosus — Google review
Everyone talks about Brugge but let me tell you Ghent we fell in love with. Same feel and look but less popular and I found to be more beautiful. Definitely stop here it is so so beautiful and romantic and a place where they captured a time way before we were here. Castles and waffles heaven. You won't be disappointed.
Laila Macri — Google review
Wonderful location and surroundings at night. Feels like time travel into the past, with historic buildings in the area, no cars due to the pedestrian zone, and only a few tourists around. I couldn’t imagine Gent being so beautiful, but the City Hall is definitely one of the landmarks.
Alex Z — Google review
The town hall (Stadhuis) is a great piece of art in the finest Gothic form richly decorated with statues. It looks beautiful during the day and luminates at night.
Suneela Isaac — Google review
Ghent is located 30 minutes from Brussel. Small city but with beautiful architecture. We visited City Hall, Several Churches and the Graffiti street.
Ina Ba — Google review
Ghent City beautiful place in Belgium... With stunning architecture.. It's a great a stop off if your travelling from the UK to other parts of Europe... The people are lovey and friendly with lots to do.
Zaheer Mirza — Google review
Nous sommes allés en vacances quelques jours en Belgique pour visiter bruges, gent, Bruxelles en février 2024.
15 jours après notre retour nous avons reçu 4 contraventions pour avoir circuler en voiture en allant a l'hôtel pour motif interdit de circuler.
C'est un piège à touristes très déçu car aucune signalisation .
Très grosses arnaque à touristes.
(Translated by Google)
We went on vacation for a few days to Belgium to visit Bruges, Gent, Brussels in February 2024.
15 days after our return we received 4 fines for driving by car on the way to the hotel for reasons prohibited from driving.
It's a very disappointing tourist trap because there is no signage.
Very big tourist scam.
The imposing, domed white Sacré-Cœur Basilica was built in 1875 after the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune. It is a symbol of the conservative Catholic old guard and contrasts with the bohemian lifestyle that surrounded it. The breathtaking view from its upper parvis over Paris is a major draw for visitors.
Absolutely amazing piece of architecture and a bonus breathtaking view of the city. The church itself is beautiful and sits on a cliff where you have to take a cable car 🚠 uphill but even the view of the church from the bottom is wonderful.
WittyBoi — Google review
This is one of the best locations to visit while in Paris. I would say first place, especially if you aren't lazy enough to walk around and inhale the spirit of old Paris. Each time we visit this Basilica we find something new!
Volodymyr H — Google review
Stunning cathedral! It is located on top of the hill of MontMartre which is such a stunning little district of Paris, like how they depict it in the movies. Winding roads, cobblestone, old buildings and little paths and stairways up, lots of explore.
You can go inside and visit the cathedral for free, and sometimes there is a live mass occurring. It is beautiful inside.
You can also see Paris from atop at a vantage point here.
Carole Wang — Google review
This was the most wonderful place I visited while in Paris! I fell in love with this cathedral the moment I saw it from afar. The outside of the cathedral is absolutely gorgeous. The inside is breathtaking. Definitely the most beautiful Cathedral I’ve ever been to. They offer the Eucharist at various times of the day as well as confessions. I arrived early in the day, therefore I didn’t have to wait in line to enter. I spent 3-4 hours here.
Stephanie Sanchez — Google review
This place was unexpected. Our tour guide took us here without having known of it prior to going and boy were we surprised how beautiful and amazing it was! From the first time we saw it while walking up through the alley to the time spent walking through the church to admire all the detail we were captivated! And if that wasn’t enough when you walk out you will see some of the best views of Paris! It is well worth the trip! Do some research before going if you require any assistance getting around as there are cobble streets and a steady incline getting to and leaving the area.
Jimmy Ferrazas — Google review
There it stands beautiful on the top of the hill. Breathtaking! Climbing up the stairs I was astonished by the wonderful views of the city and the history marked on every step. Free admission. Totally worth the stairs climbing.
Rand AR — Google review
One of the best places to visit. The white domed cathedral located in Paris is an amazing place to see. The view is great from the cathedral. There is a metro station nearby and you need to climb a few steps to reach the hill top. The cathedral is beautiful from both outside and Inside. The view of Paris is stunning. There is also a cable car directly to the hilltop.
Mohammed Riyan — Google review
One of the most beautiful (and most busy) churches in Paris. You can take the tram or hike up a few flights of stairs. We got lucky and saw a service in process. The music acoustics were amazing. Small prayer candles (€2) large candles (€10). Cash and card are accepted. It is 7€ to go the top look out portion, 270+ Steps! No bathrooms. Tons of vendors selling souvenirs by the steps. If you walk down to the street there are plenty of other souvenir shops. Definitely a must see! Worth the steps to see the view!
Ps, Bring a lock and key if you and your loved one want to place your lock on the exterior fence.
Claire Bonnepart — Google review
It is a beautiful white cathedral spotted at a really high place of the French capital, Paris. From there is possible to see almost whole city.
And to get inside of the edification is possible too, from where you can have even better view of Paris, after climbing the tower. The inside is also nice.
Other nice touristic place of this city!!!
NAKA JONES — Google review
What a magnificent cathedral inside and out. It offers a quiet atmosphere and you can visit a magnificent temple. From the outside, you can enjoy a wonderful view of Paris. Easy to access, there's a cheap cable car/funicolare.
Carla Klein — Google review
A beautiful basilica Sacré-Cœur (Funicular) in France. Standing on top of a hill, vastly looking with white doms and a wide scenic view of Paris city from the church boulevard. Amazing external and internal architecture with an ancient look. We have to climb many steps and can use the transport system of an inclined elevator to the top from the bottom level for the cost of 2 euros. Very interesting to understand the culture and the belief. We can see many tourists fixing the padlocks on a fence as part of their love. Surrounding we can see many artists sitting and drawing, painting the portraits specially in a particular area. In history Pablo Picasso and many artists who spent their time over there. Tourists can get their portraits painted or pencil sketched and buy souvenirs from there. A really peaceful place to visit in Paris.
Hashim Shakeeb — Google review
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35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris, France
The theme park Astérix Park is located in France and is dedicated to the stories of Asterix. It features family-friendly rides, shows, and costumed comic book characters.
Parc Astérix is one of the most famous park in France, everybody knows Astérix and Obelix The characters of the comic strip of the same name, What a pleasure to enter their universe and discover a park for young and more especially at this end-of-year period when the magic of Christmas continues with the shows, the Christmas markets, the enchanting setting and especially the end-of-day fireworks to fill our eyes even more. We were delighted and amazed at that day.
Sylvia Limea — Google review
Fairly compact park, so 4 year old can walk. Though letting people get some stroller like devices could be beneficial. Some rides do not mention height at the entrance, so check your paper map of the park to avoid waiting in line for no reason.
This paper is the ONLY source of height requirements for kids accompanied by adults. I think approx 2/3 of rides can be done by persons above 1m height. 3 year old boy enjoyed all the rides. Water rides usually makes you wet in this park, except one big water rubber tire ride.
Public Holiday early June had 1 hour waiting lines for the most popular ride, few had more than 20-40 minutes. You can pay extra to enter at the exit lanes. Plenty of WC, no lineups.
App is in English and useful to know lineup times, everything else about this park is in French. App does not show height requirements, also web does not, except sometimes for adults.
Hotel bookings give you 30 min early access to 3 rides, only 1 of these are available for persons at 1m height - none below this height.
Though along a Paris toll road, you do not need to pay toll to access the park if coming from nearby onramp suggested by Google maps.
Jan Olsen — Google review
Excellent park for thrill seekers! Lots of roller-coasters and otherwise sensational rides. The Roman VS Gallois show is also a must see! The food is well priced, as are the fast pass tickets. I definitely recommend this park!!
Keely Karsenty — Google review
Nice amusement park! 🎢🎡🎠 Lots of attractions for kids and thrill seekers! Coming around Christmas was great! Queues were not too long but can imagine on a sunny day you spend most of the time waiting. The theaters and shows were great.
Alexander — Google review
Absolutely amazing, loved it so much. The best amusement park I've ever been to. The rides were very fast and wild, but safe of course. Highly recommend to anyone. Its better to come by private vehicle if you can. There is no direct bus or train to the park. Usually you could take RER B and get off at the airport and find the Park Asterix bus and proceed from there. RER B was not working on the day we left, so we had to resort to taking the direct airport bus, which was packed and overflowing with people. So just keep that in mind.
Sadesh Abeysinghe — Google review
Lovely Parc for all ages. Everything is easily and quickly reachable and there are rides for all ages and for all appetites from thrill seekers to young children. The entertainment shows and excellent and give some people a welcome sit down in between bouts of rides!
Ian Thomas — Google review
wonderful experience. I just wish I could stay longer. I just didn't have enough .I want to go again .everything was entertaining. no dull moment. food was good bit pricey but affordable. rides were super fun and all the praids and show every here and there .I so love Egypt and the act and dance music was thrilling .
Maryam Bhatti — Google review
Amazing
For all ages
If you have kids under 12 years old, book the tickets from website will be free, but I don’t know This is permanent or seasonal
Mohammad Alsarraf — Google review
The parc itself is ok, and would have been a 4/5 if it hadn’t been for the multiple rides that broke down (multiple times) during our visit, including one while we were on it. Parking was also a bit disorganized, with employees taking payment upon entering using a paper ticket. And even though it was very busy, at least half of the concession stands were closed, meaning long queues at the ones that were open. Compared to other parcs in Europe (Europa or Efteling), this isn’t quite up to par.
MariuS — Google review
Nice park with thrilling experiences.
Not as crowed as Disney, and very recommendable if you are an Asterix fan.
The only thing I would point out is that all the shows and signs are in french and there is not translation to any other language, so sometimes it is hard to understand what they are saying.
Anyway, amazing experience.
Maria Cuevas Garcia — Google review
So much fun! It has the most exciting roller coaster (compared to Disneyland 👀). Prices are reasonable food wise, but you can also bring you own food. Definitely go to “Attention Menhir!” attraction, it’s a 4D movie and even though I don’t speak French it was so much fun! Will 100% come back in the future!
Edric Gomes — Google review
Lovely park with more than 40 attractions and live shows. Great for family with kids. Rides fits different ages and hight. Food and beverage are everywhere with lots of options.
Khuloud Rashed — Google review
Great roller coaster experience. I would definitely recommend to a spend a day here. You can come with your bag. Do not forget to bring bunch of water because they are charging 3.30 for water which I think is crazy. At least water price would be lower. Staff is friendly and cautious.
Cihan Ö. — Google review
Beautiful winter day. Great park with loads of rides and play areas in a small area! Can see your favourite characters and discover some new ones.
Susie M — Google review
Exciting play ground for kids 👏 and families all year round. Occasionally closed for maintenance in winter. You have to try the Zeus and the blue roller coasters! Christmas gardens was so colourful I had to take some pictures
Joseph Onuorah — Google review
Great and massive place, but I believe you need for sure 2 days! Even though it is far from Paris, it's worth the effort!
Stamatis Koutras — Google review
I love it. The park is nicely decorated. What I like about it is that there are a lot of rollercoasters for adults and not only for kids like in Disneyland. I put 4 stars because the waiting time is way too long. 1h30 approx for each rollercoaster.
L M — Google review
Can't believe it took me this long to visit, but normally we drive past on our way to Disneyland and then we've had our share of theme park excitement for a while. This Halloween however we made it a point to visit and try the new coaster.
Both Toutatis and the park surprised, as did the hotel and Halloween celebrations. We'll definitely return.
Bjorn Van Hoeymissen — Google review
We had the best time at this Parc and hotel. Highly recommend. Great for family or thrill seekers. Exceeded our expectations. Queues midday were getting long. So recommend the fast passes in peak season.
Derek Murphy — Google review
Brilliant and cheap alternative to Disneyland. The rides are brilliant, plenty for the under 1m children. If you go through the week you pay less when booking online. Good at the park is a decent price also but if you can take a packed lunch, it’s an extremely cheap day out. I paid €160 for 5 of us for the whole day. Be aware that it’s €20 to park in their car parks for the whole day but it’s well worth it.
Tasha Miles — Google review
Parc Astérix has been on my places to visit for a very long time, and with the announcement of Touatis, their new launched coaster - I decided it was time to book that trip! After staying the night at their on-site hotel Les Quais de Lutèce (see my separate 5 star review for that) we headed on into the park for a very long day.
As it was their Peur sur le Parc event when we visited, the park was open from 9am until 1am! I didn't think there would be enough to keep us entertained for that long - but I was wrong.
Parc Astérix is a truly excellent theme park, it's well themed, has a fantastic selection of rides and attractions and is operated with maximum efficiency - meaning that even an extremely busy Saturday around Halloween, most wait times for major coasters didn't go over an hour. The only other park I've seen in Europe with this level of efficiency is Europa Park in Germany.
There are some truly outstanding roller coasters in their lineup. Toutatis is their new for 2023 launched roller coaster, and this thing packs a punch. It's absolutely outstanding, but really comes to life in the back rows, especially at night - what a ride! OzIris is another incredible ride, and is now my favourite suspended roller coaster in the world (and I've ridden over 20 of them) - it's simply a delight to ride and the back row is incredibly intense and fun at the same time.
There are plenty of other notable rides that I enjoyed, including Tonnerre 2 Zeus, a massive and relentless wooden coaster, Pegasus Express, a unique a fun family roller coaster and Trace Du Hourra, the longest bobsled roller coaster I’ve ever been on. There’s also a great selection of other rides and attractions, as well as plenty of water rides for the summer - Romus & Rapidus were some especially fun river rapids!
The Halloween event Peur sur le Parc was absolutely fantastic. We stayed all day, and riding their rides in the dark was really spectacular. The park is really well decorated, and offers so many different horror mazes and attractions, and all were such high quality too. Honestly, it was one of the best days out I’ve had in a very long time.
Overall, the whole park is incredible, and I would happily visit Parc Astérix over Disneyland Paris any day. They seem to really care about their park and guests, and it really shows throughout the whole experience. I look forward to seeing what they build in the future to make it even better!
The world's most popular art museum, the Louvre houses a vast collection of artefacts from all over the world. With iconic masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and two statues from Greece, it is no wonder why the Louvre is so popular. With rooms devoted to furniture, tapestries, and ornate objects, there is something for everyone at the Louvre Museum.
One of the best places and 100% must visit place during the season, though you have to be careful of social distancing because Covid19 is high peak once again, may Hid protect all humanity and out loved ones.
Be safe, Enjoy life, take precautions and travel safely.
Life can never stop because of some viruses as humanity faces more challenges than this but surely protect yourself and keep safe.
Must visit, must enjoy.
Saad Achwa — Google review
It was a great visit! We had a lot of fun during the 3 hours we spent on our visit to the museum and we saw a lot of great sculptures and paintings. Definitely recommended to buy the tickets in advance so you have to wait less time at the entrance queue and bring some food of your own so when you finish your visit you can have something to eat (if you don’t want to spend any money in the cafeteria).
Sergio Mart?nez — Google review
One of the best museums in the world. If you love art, you can literally spend an entire day inside without getting bored. The building is huge with so many rooms displaying artworks and artifacts from different parts of the world. Despite the crowds, I still very much enjoy my visit.
Narawich Poovarodom — Google review
The feeling you get in front of the masterpieces is indescribable.
Definitely a must go in Paris.
The place is huge, a little complex to navigate, but every corner is a great surprise.
We bought the tickets online when we were already there.
There is a Starbucks, other cafeterias and restaurant.
There is audio guide and maps of the building.
Javi Yera — Google review
One of my favorite places in France. It's breathtaking, the history and every room has so much to tell. You'll need one whole day to really see most of it, because the museum is really big. You must plan to be there for minimum 4 hours.
Katherine Mojica — Google review
Quite a lot of work of arts. I saw the highlights, but wished I could have seen more. Will go back definitely. We walked about three km and focused on about three statues and the Mona Lisa. It was amazing to learn a bit about the history of the museum and where all the art came from. Great to see the Mona Lisa in low season. I recommend seeing it when it’s not high season.
Giorgio Salsiri — Google review
Visiting the Louvre was truly an amazing experience. The museum is home to some of the most renowned artworks and historical artifacts in the world, and I was in awe of the sheer beauty and cultural significance that surrounded me. From iconic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa to ancient Egyptian sculptures, the Louvre offers an incredible collection that spans centuries of human creativity.
However, one challenge I encountered during my visit was the overwhelming crowd. The Louvre is undoubtedly a popular tourist attraction, and it attracts visitors from all over the globe. As a result, certain areas of the museum can become quite crowded, making it a bit challenging to fully appreciate the artworks in a peaceful and relaxed manner.
Nonetheless, despite the crowds, the Louvre remains a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and history buffs. The grandeur of the museum's architecture itself is worth admiring, and the vastness of its collection ensures that there is something to captivate every visitor. To make the most of your visit, I would recommend arriving early in the day or considering a weekday visit to avoid the peak tourist hours.
Overall, the Louvre offers an extraordinary journey through art and history, and even with the crowds, the experience is still incredibly enriching. Standing face-to-face with iconic masterpieces is a humbling and awe-inspiring encounter that I will cherish forever. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend exploring the Louvre and immersing yourself in the world of art and culture it has to offer.
Oday Shalan — Google review
Words cannot describe how amazing our experience here was. The art and installations they had was breathtaking. The views of the buildings were also amazing. Highly recommend visiting the cafes outside in the balconies and enjoying the view. N
Daniel C — Google review
Biblical art was absolutely breathtaking, gigantic beautiful pieces which looked magnificent in person. Without a doubt the highlight of the Louvre.
The Mona Lisa is, as expected, nothing special, but I highly highly recommend going to see it as the walk there is packed with gorgeous biblical art, and the room it’s in is also filled with this.
Sam — Google review
Spent three hours in this magnificent museum, and still didn’t see everything. Saw the obvious delights but wow, what a huge building ! Was very hot inside, but well worth a visit. Spend the day there so you don’t miss anything
Marie Jay UK — Google review
The largest and most impresive and beautiful museum I have ever been to, it is a multiple day endeavor: After selectively stopping for specific masterpieces, it took me 5 hours just to get to see half of the exhibition. A truly must see, bucket list visit. You must buy your tickets online for a specific time of entry into the museum, so plan carefully your visit.
Bienvenido Del Rosario — Google review
What more to be said than everything that's written during the years about the worldwide famous Louvre museum. Yes, it is extremely big. Yes, you can spend days and days discovering the collection. Yes, the Mona Lisa is really small. Yes, the museum is overcrowded by people. Yes, there's a long waiting line. Inside this information is where the museum's only problem is hidden, It's too much of the good thing. There are so many objects and paintings in every room that it's almost impossible to focus on one thing. The Louvre does a great job in showing how versatile their collection is, but there isn't a lot of information in every room about what you're looking at. It would be an improvement if they leave more space between every painting, so you can have a good look at all the details. The building itself and the entrance with the pyramid are impressive, a pure joy to enter. Be sure to take your time or just focus on certain parts of the museum, as you'll probably lose time and be there the whole day. 4.5/5.0
Hugo van den Bos — Google review
Beautiful architecture, and wonderful art exhibits. The location is accessible for disabled individuals as well. It is best to arrive early as possible. If you were not able to get to Angelina to have dessert or hot chocolate, don't worry as there is a location on site. Enjoy!
Neil McGown — Google review
Definitely worth the visit! You can spend more than a day here just looking at all the paintings! The museum is huge with a ton of different painting styles, pieces and subjects!
Definitely buy the tickets online beforehand!
A vA — Google review
Sculpture and art from three thousand years ago right up through today in an expansive edifice modified to enhance your experience. This is the quintessential art museum in a city of world class art museums. One can rent an audio tour here, which is a Nintendo, that is interactive and provides highlights and incredible insight into the more popular displays - highly recommend. The complex is so incredible as to be overwhelming.
Anthony P — Google review
This place is huge and one of the most visited places on earth. The museum has so much to offer and learn from, so be prepared to spend hours there (one day isn’t enough to explore
half of the museum).
A beautiful museum with timeless and priceless artifacts, which will leave you awestruck. It’s a must see in Paris.
Kindly book your tickets in advance and all roads will lead to the “Mona Lisa”.
Kay — Google review
Didn’t expect much, and was a bit surprised. It’s a nice experience with many many art pieces, among other things. It was pretty crowded and quite hard to navigate, but it’s expected for it’s size and popularity. Also, As an EU student under 25, the entrance was completely free, which is insane and thanks to France or whoever did that.
fjsop XV — Google review
Went there several times and have yet to understand how to find the Mona Lisa in one go (I’m the worst tour guide).
As for reservations:
- Make an online reservation beforehand (on the same day is fine) so that you don’t have to wait in line in front of the pyramid, you’ll scan your ticket super quickly (real time saver).
- If you aren’t an original EU citizen but are currently studying here, you’ll need to bring your student ID and a pic of your visa (student ID or ID alone doesn’t suffice) to get free entry.
Fiona Degiovanni — Google review
The most visited museum in the world, home of some of the most famous paintings like Mona Lisa, Liberty Leading The People. Ticket prebuy is recommended. There are cafes with reasonable prices in the museum. Have a bottle of water with you, it will take 2-3 hours or more to finish. Quite crowded.
Ender Kurt — Google review
Best experience ever.
INFO:
you should wear something sport since you need to walk very much. And walk according to the map to not be lost and to have a look on all the museum.
Enjoy this amazing museum.
The 13th-century Notre Dame Cathedral is famous for its spire, gargoyles, and intricate Gothic architectural details. The cathedral was almost destroyed in a 2019 fire but some of the buildings that survived include the South Rose Window and archaeological crypt.
Breathtaking architecture as always. I have visited the cathedral before the fire and currently after it. It is really sad to get to see how the fire impacted it you cannot go inside anymore and all you can see is the outside of it now. Still beautiful and worth looking into it from the outside
Currently under construction. All of our hearts broke with the tragic huge fire, but we have hope that the cathedral will be back. The plan is to restore in the 19th Century design, and at this time is is under construction. Lots of work around. Heartening to come and witness the rebirth.
MariuS — Google review
This is by far, one of the most beautiful and dazzling cathedrals I have ever visited, maybe also because of all the story behind it. The architecture is amazing and just being there is an out of this world experience. Everything gels near this spot and there are so many options for the visitors nearby to go as well.
I had the opportunity to visit short before the fire in 2019 and I could see it inside and from the top too. I hope they finish restoring it sometime soon as nothing beats going inside it and seeing Paris from its top tower.
So, I hope to come back soon. I recommend this visit 100% 🙌🏼
Yorkys Alejandra Julca — Google review
This church within the heart of Paris is an absolute must-see. Here, you'll experience amazing Gothic architecture and history. Whenever it's able to repoen, I'd urge everyone to see this in person at least once in their lives. It's truly breathtaking. Note that the pictures are from before the unfortunate fire.
Matthew — Google review
This famous cathedral is simply impressive, even if it is half covered by scaffolding and is closed to the public. We enjoyed walking around the outside and reading all the informative signs. Amazing to think how old it is and that construction took 400 years! It is great to see it being restored and will be very interesting to tour once it is completed.
Kevin Horst — Google review
Revisit this again, after the fire. Even though we cannot get inside, there are still lots of people in the plaza, admiring the Cathedrale from outside. There are also lots of information board addressing the reconstruction plans, pointing out interesting features, and so on. Still an interesting stop in my short revisit of the city.
Sylvia Lin — Google review
So we just got here on Christmas Eve and this was one of the must sees for us. Well unfortunately it was closed for work. So we were not able to go inside but it was still one of the most amazing cathedrals we’ve seen. It looks from the look of the construction it is going to be even better. You can still good views of it so it is still a must stop to take a look
Team Ultimate Exposure William & Bug — Google review
A lot people of visit this place although everyone knows it’s currently being rebuilt again after the fire incident(couple of years ago). There are some really nice places around and nice restaurants around from kebabs, Indian and Middle Eastern and Turkish etc. Perfect place for lunch, snack and dinner. just across the bridge there’s famous Shakespeare and company cafe. Really busy place to be honest. I would love to spend few hours around this place. If you are using big bus then there’s a stop just across the street.
chetan shettigar — Google review
We got to see it the year before the fire. It was breathtaking and humbling. It is gorgeous and filled with knowledge and history. Ths inside is much bigger than I expected, and it's just amazing to experience the history of the building.
Tara Miller — Google review
Even though the Cathedral was closed, due to the work of restoration, still there are different displays all around the church that show you the inside as well as detailing the different works necessary to bring the cathedral to its original glory. The Cathedral looks really beautiful also from the outside and even though it is temporarily closed still there are a lot of people who visit it, just to get a glimpse of it.
Febe M. — Google review
Beautiful Parisian site to see while visiting the city. It’s currently closed for tours but the outside is open for site-seeing. It’s just beautiful. The whole place is big—a lot of art and detail to try and process. Coupled with the history of the location, it’s a lot to wrap your mind around. The area is beautiful as well. The cathedral is close to metro stations, and is built for foot traffic.ale sure to add this to your list of must-sees during your time in Paris.
Will Thompson — Google review
It is a cathedral with a breathtaking architecture. However, after the fire that broke out in April 2019, restoration work of the cathedral is still underway. Hence the visitors are not allowed to enter the cathedral yet (as of April 2022). You can get a magnificent view of the cathedral from outside, if you go on a River Seine cruise at dusk.
Himantha Alahakoon — Google review
Still beautiful despite the barriers in place. Viewing platform was busy mid week but is off centre so you’ll get a better photo from the ground anyway! Good for a quick bit of admiration! Lots of local bars and cafes
Bambam Selway — Google review
It was disappointing that 3/4 of the structure was covered/surrounded by tall metal panels that you couldn’t see through. Even though it’s burned and under construction I would have loved to see more of it. They erected a set of bleachers on the square for the public to sit and look at the front, but to see any of the rest you have to cross the Siene to see over the panels and through the scaffolding.
Lena Roberts — Google review
Historical and beautiful cathedral that is a must visit when in Paris. A lot of people outside church playing music and hanging out. The fence around the church details facts and stories of this church like when it was built and what happened the day it unfortunately caught on fire. It details all the damage it suffered and much more. Apparently the church is supposed to open again for visit in the fall of 2024. Hopefully next time I visit it will be open for tourists again.
Guillermo Rangel — Google review
While it was closed at the time due to the reconstruction work it's still an impressive site. At present there are various displays on the surrounding fences detailing the history and work taking place to restore the Cathedral to its former magnificence.
To one side there is a large stepped platform where you can climb up to take a photo or simply sit and enjoy the view.
Andy Tullett — Google review
Visited here at the weekend. And whilst it is still closed there's a lot of information via the app and on the wall graphics.
It's great to see the new spire and I believe that a free exhibition is opening soon to explain a lot more about the restoration work after the fire.
Wil Chung — Google review
Great historical building but nicer churches nearby. The amount of tourists and traffic mean the atmosphere here is hectic and not enjoyable, even without the reconstruction efforts the volume of people and cars mean the area is packed, loud and not solemn.
Jason Bradley — Google review
It's a really beautiful place. Doesn't matter if it's winter, autumn, summer or if it's sunny or rainy. It will always be an iconic place. The place is not open to the public yet, but you can sit outside and take pictures in front of the building. Sometimes others come here and do some kind of performance here and there are places to sit and watch the performances with the Notre Dame on the back.
You will find painters in the near, also in front of or there is another beautiful church, the Abbey Bookshop and the Oldest Tree in Paris. So, a lot to see in this area. Enjoy yourself here.
Alessandro Stefan — Google review
This is a beautiful building, we visited during the rebuilding after the huge fire, it was still amazing and can’t wait to return once she reopens to the public. 10/10 for history and architecture, to forgot to take a visit into the underground crypt next to the cathedral it is well worth a visit.
Stephen MacLean — Google review
Awe inspiring cathedral still under restoration & not open. There is a viewing stand in the courtyard to watch the progress & a storyboard running the full length of the fence that explains how restoration is being done. Even though we didn’t get to go in, just seeing the cathedral & witnessing the restoration is worth the visit.
Steve Roberts — Google review
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6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France
Pairi Daiza is a 65-hectare park located on the grounds of a former Cistercian Abbey that houses over 5000 animals, including lions, pandas, koalas, gorillas and lemurs. The zoo features geographically themed areas inspired by various regions around the world. Visitors can explore recreated African stilt villages, East Asian temples and the largest Chinese garden in Europe.
Its a wonderful place, we enjoyed every minute in the zoo. Everything is tight and in order, nice restaurants and the most important thing, the animals look great and well maintained. My boys were excited to see pandas, wolves, bears, lions, giraffes, tigers and many more wonderful animals.
Florin Basescu — Google review
This is one of the most beautiful zoos in the World. We actually stayed here with the polar bears for a couple of nights and it was simply breathtaking. I have to say that for me the best part was the bats. It was simply amazing to be in there with them while they flew near you in all directions; this was superb. Plan on being here for at least a couple of days, there is so much to see and you don’t want to miss any of it. It took us two days to see everything and then spent the third day seeing all the things we loved the most. The park is simply beautiful and very clean. All the animals look happy and they have plenty of room to roam around. I can say that the food prices are a bit steep for what it is so maybe a great choice to bring your own lunch. There are plenty of areas around the zoo to have lunch. We signed the kids up to feed the elephants and this was a cool experience for them. Overall highly recommend, beautiful place.
Lori Adamson-Salas — Google review
The park is amazing ! And continuously improving !
Spent the night for the second time this year 😊 The first experience was so great we had to come back (and will come again) !
Staying in a lodge is expensive but totally worth it, because you can enjoy the park later at night and earlier in the morning, when the one-day visitors have left 🤩 The park gets calm and the animals start their night life, always a pleasure to observe 😌
Eating in the park is more than what you'd expect, some restaurants even offer more sophisticated menus, but comfort food can be found almost everywhere 😋 Don't forget location influences prices 😅
The whole park is a must-see ! But still try and plan your visits with the feeding schedule, that way observing animals is more entertaining! This can be done very easily, using the paper map given upon entrance or the app, both free-of-charge 😊
I strongly recommend visiting this zoological park, note that it has received multiple times the title of "Best Zoo of Europe" 🥇
Lucas Claessens — Google review
This animal park is huge it has different worlds it has 7000 animals. We visited during Halloween there was spooky atmosphere staff in masks, music and other events, 3D light projections. You can spend a whole day and won't see everything. We had seasonal tickets for one year. Entrance is quite expensive but worth it. You can spend some time inside of the area where kids can play. There is also restaurants and many kiosks with food.
Mária Kimbrell — Google review
We stayed in the birds eye view tiger room and loved it! The tigers were so fun to watch! We also loved walking around the zoo. The polar bears were another favorite, they were so cute!!
Alisha Bell — Google review
The visit was amazing!
From the beautiful grand entry of the place around the whole lovely park till our sleeping accommodations at the Paddling Bear - every step was greeted by a new sight and around every corner a new delight. I thoroughly enjoyed all three days in the park, including both breakfast and dinner at the restaurant Octopus.
Unfortunately, not all the shops were open, so we had to walk all the way back to the entry to get a cup of coffee. Nevertheless, the plants and animals all around were fantastic and I would love to return during another season.
Hannah Z — Google review
Though pricy, definitely one of if not the biggest and most aesthetically pleasing zoos I have visited. The enclosures are large, varied and well-maintained, and the animals seem to be well-taken care of. I will note that there is so much to see that you simply cannot fully experience everything in just a single day. Then again, I would very much consider another visit.
Maxim Broux — Google review
It has been one of the best zoos I have seen if not the best. Definitely worth a visit.
It has incredible themes built around the zoo it's not only paintings it is buildings and beautiful gardens. I was visiting the zoo in December and was impressed I can only imagine how it would look more spectacular in the spring and summertime.
Alexander Planck J?rgensen — Google review
Beautiful park. And I highly recommend staying there. You need two days to cover it all! Snack food in the park is very overpriced, but you are allowed to bring your own food into the park, so next time I will just be bringing more. Overall, great experience and highly recommend.
Tori L — Google review
Absolutely brilliant experience. It's one of the best zoos I have visited. Enclosures are well kept and very spacious. The bears are a must-see. You won't be disappointed. Well maintained and very clean. All the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Will return!
Stacy Drury — Google review
it offers a memorable experience. From majestic pandas to exotic birds, the variety of animals is astounding. The lush, well-maintained enclosures mimic natural habitats, ensuring animal well-being. The park's architecture and gardens are amazing, complementing the animal exhibits. Dining options and engaging shows make it a full-day adventure. A delightful family outing, Pairi Daiza brings conservation and education to life.
Dani Baal — Google review
Omg I wish to go back lot of times to the zoo. It’s not right to call Pairi Daiza a zoo. It’s rather a royal animal kingdom. You would get to see a variety of animals, birds, ambiences and habitats as per need of the animals. The place is huge so keep some good stamina to roam around but ensure you cover everything nicely and not miss out any of the beauty preserved inside. If you wish to frequently visit, the annual pass is a better option. Time flies inside there so plan the internal stuff nicely. Make the most out of the visit. And it’s cute to see animal’s getting feeded in their lunch times. If you are an animal lover, this place is heaven for you.
Swapnali Palande (Swappycapturesyou) — Google review
Best zoo in Belgium, you can observe lots of animals in a close distance.For many of them , especially the big ones like elephants or gorillas, they have very huge place to live in. The train is one thing you can’t miss, on the train you can take a good look to the elephants domain, witch what is hard to visit by foot. The whole zoo is base on a old monastery “Cambron” and it’s beautiful. The beer “Cambron” blonde, I like it very much also.
?? — Google review
Most probably the best zoo experience. I can imagine that all zoos should be like this - proper zones for animals, and good conditions. This place is probably the closest you will get short of a full safari. Great experience for kids. All places are built to be easily visited by kids, most areas are accessible with strollers. I recommend a full day. There is enough parking for everyone. Be sure to pay for the parking when buying your entrance.
Daniel Portik — Google review
A park is not cheap. But worth it!!! Giant! You have to come for a long time to have time to walk around and see all the animals. There are original animals that are not found in other zoos in Belgium. The guest rooms are amazing!! Worth every euro. the stay the cleanliness. And value for money.
Rebeka — Google review
Pairi Daiza covers an expansive area of approximately 140 acres, making it one of the largest zoos in Europe. The park is divided into different themed areas, each representing a specific region or habitat, such as the African Savannah, Indonesian Archipelago, and Kingdom of Ganesha. This place is home to a diverse range of animal species from around the world. Visitors can encounter animals like elephants, giraffes, lions, tigers, pandas, gorillas, penguins, and many more. The zoo places an emphasis on providing spacious and natural habitats for the animals, allowing them to thrive in environments that closely resemble their natural habitats. Alongside the animal exhibits, Pairi Daiza features stunning botanical gardens with a vast collection of plants and flowers. The gardens are beautifully landscaped, showcasing various themed areas like the Japanese Garden, Chinese Garden, and Rose Garden. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks, admire the colorful displays, and experience a tranquil atmosphere.
These include ancient buildings, temples, pagodas, and other structures imported from different countries, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of a journey around there . The zoo is committed to the protection and preservation of endangered species, supporting various breeding programs and conservation projects worldwide. Additionally, educational activities and interactive exhibits are available to inform visitors about wildlife conservation and environmental awareness. Apart from the animals and gardens, Pairi Daiza offers additional attractions such as bird shows, sea lion presentations, and various themed experiences. Visitors can also enjoy dining options, souvenir shops, and accommodations within the park.
bao tram nguyen — Google review
Great zoo! My first time visiting a zoo of this size, it took us a whole day to see each animal, amazing place, well kept and clean. All the animals looked happy and healthy. Would love to come back again soon!
Catherine Griffiths — Google review
Definitely one of the most beautiful zoos you can visit.
The entrance feels like Disneyland & throughout the whole park there are amazing buildings and landscapes. Animal enclosures are integrated in their surroundings.
The park has restaurants and there are places to sit everywhere.
Besides having pandas! the park has a very nice selection of animals. White tigers, beautiful birds, elephants, rhinos, etc.
The park app has a map which makes it very easy to locate everything you need. Sadly it only seems to be in French but it could be I missed a setting somewhere.
This is not a cheap outing: entrance, food, merchandise, etc all cost a fair amount of money. Bringing some drinks and sandwiches is not a bad idea.
However you can easily spend the whole day here if you want to see & do everything.
In my opinion, it's well worth the money considering how lovely this zoo is.
B rammetje — Google review
Great zoo, with a lot of animals and plants. We chose to stay there for one night, so we had the opportunity to see the park for two days. The dinner and the breakfast was with a lot of choices and we enjoyed them a lot.
Joan Jani — Google review
It is really the best zoo in Europe for sure. We stayed in Tiger house hotel, where you can see tigers from above. And we loved it.. Park is really big, but if you stay the night, then there is great service also with taking bags in reception.. and then the bags will be delivered to your room.. And the same when you check out.. just leave the bags in room, and you will get them in reception when checking out..
Signe Strautmane — Google review
One of the best zoo I've ever been to in the world. It's worth every penny. They have pandas! And the attention to detail will blow your mind. It is the most unique zoo and it's huge.
Christine Butler — Google review
Actually, known as the one of the best zoos in Europe I had many expectations. And I was quite disappointed. It’s more like fun park than something showing real wildlife. It’s really cool for people looking for fun and something big, but I was just hoping for more natural vibes. And Christmas music playing around the whole area, even after Christmas was enough for me. The one thing that really gets me the wow was walrus, because I’ve never seen it. Next time, I’d prefer Zoo Leipzig, this is not worth so much money for me.
Linda Valeriánová — Google review
Love this place.
Yearly passes have also made life easier as we don’t try to do as much as possible in a day but take the time to relax and enjoy with the kids! Activities around St Nick were also fun and Christmas lights are a big hit too.
A P — Google review
Nice and beautiful zoo and park. Many places for picnic, food corners, for chilling. And pandas 😍
Parking costs 10 euro per day and a lot of space for parking. Tip: animals more active after 15:00. Before, most of them were sleeping. Most of all we liked Chinese area, very beautiful 👍
Have a great time, guys 😉
The Atomium is a massive, stainless steel structure with escalators connecting its particles. It was built for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair and now houses various exhibitions. Older children will enjoy the sights, while toddlers will appreciate the miniature versions of Europe displayed inside. The Atomium is only open to group overnight visits and there is no kids sphere available onsite.
An excellent attraction. Easy to get into, a reasonable cafe and gift shop at the entrance/exit. Lots of interesting information about the building. Exciting and interesting art installations to provide something to post online! A fabulous view from the top.
The only slight issue is the queue for the lift to the top. It takes about half an hour but is well worth it. The queue to come down is much shorter.
Andy Reynolds — Google review
Extremely cool visit. Was glad to see that they managed to keep the full tour going while accommodating all the new Corona guidelines. The travelling art installation in the higher spheres had everyone stopped in their tracks as soon as they entered.
Michael Karman — Google review
A good place which is the information about its history and construction. The lift takes you directly to the uppermost sphere from where you can watch the city all around. The other spheres can be explored only after coming down. The audio visual display could have been better.
Shishir — Google review
While this is a Brussels landmark it’s really rather boring. It looks impressive from the outside, but you can save your money & look at it from the outside. The interior is an observation level on the top which is only 95 meters high. I’d recommend not paying to go in. The coolest thing is at the end they have some funky lights going up and down the last escalators.
Refcon — Google review
Well restored expo monument in Brussel next to Mini Europe. Lots of available parking and next to train stop for easy access. Views will vary depending of weather but on good days you can see clearly across town. Good place for small children to visit or whole families.
Oscar Flores — Google review
Buy your ticket online and use the qr code to get in! No wait on a weekday, take some time to see the amazing view at the top!
Well worth a visit and it really is cool for people with an architecture background! Highly recommended to visit once in your life!
Anton van A — Google review
Personally I don’t think the view from up there is amazing or even breath-taking but just beautiful. I think it’s ok if you want to visit it provided that you have already visited the other more worth-visiting places in Brussels such as mini-Europe or European Parliament. Baring in mind all above, the amount of 16€ that you have to pay is too much unless you are a student and have a student card - in that case you pay 8.50€.
However, if you are interested in the atom composition you can enjoy your stay a little more there.
Spiros Samarikas — Google review
Worth the trip and fun to see but the tickets are expensive for such a short visit. We parked in the Mini-Europe parking lot which added an additional 12 Euro cost. The best pictures from our family visit were the free ones taken outside the building. I would recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time, it will save waiting in line and avoid possibility being sold out. When entering, you will be directed to wait for an elevator to an observation deck. We were not initially allowed to use stairs or escalators. After the observation deck, the elevator will take you back to the ground floor where you will then go through the light display escalators, exhibits and museum. At first I was worried the whole visit was only the observation deck because we had no other option but to go back into the elevator to the ground floor. But this was not the case. The light displays were fun and enjoyable. It really is an impressive landmark.
Benjamin — Google review
A must do if you are in Brussels. What a construction piece!!!! was extremely futuristic when built prior 1960s.
You better take tickets online as I forgot and could not take them on the same day and needed to stay in the cue for almost an hour.
The tour takes approximately an hour , once you manage to go in. You can read about its construction, you have a nice view up there and have a light and sound show.
Minerve — Google review
This was such a pretty place especially when the sun hits it correctly. With the tour it’s 16 euros per person and 8.5 for kids. A little pricy but you can combine it with the Little Europe tickets! I definitely recommend for a good view and lovely photos! Overall a 4.5 just because the top is a little boring as you will probably only stay up there for a 10 minute experience. But the light shows and the glowing escalators made up for it and was absolutely beautiful!
thisismy name — Google review
My visit to the Atomium in Brussels was an absolute delight! The futuristic architecture of this iconic landmark left me in awe. It's a must-visit attraction that truly stands out in the city's skyline.
I highly recommend experiencing the light exhibition while at the Atomium. The dazzling display added a whole new dimension to the visit and made the entire experience even more memorable. It was a fantastic way to appreciate the structure in a different light, quite literally!
Booking the tickets online was a smart decision, as it helped me avoid the long lineup and save valuable time. With the place being busy, it's definitely a tip worth following to make the most of your visit.
One of the highlights for me was discovering the lovely picnic spots around the Atomium. The picturesque surroundings provided a perfect setting to relax, enjoy some delicious snacks, and take in the beautiful views.
All in all, the Atomium is a must-see attraction in Brussels, and the light exhibition is a great way to enhance the experience. Whether you're a history buff or simply looking to admire stunning architecture, this place won't disappoint. Plan ahead, get your tickets online, and don't forget to bring some snacks for a delightful picnic experience!
damanpreet singh — Google review
It's a nice place but it's out of the way from most tourist attractions.
I tried taking the tram but there was some type of service interruption and the tram was stopped earlier. I had to pay $30 for an Uber each way. Plus the tickets are $16 each for something that's not even a real museum.
Ruth — Google review
Really great to see it from the outside and it's pretty cool when you're up there. Also a good photo opportunity. Although the price of the tickets doesn't justify it unless you understand and appreciate the history and architecture and spend the time reading everything on the tour.
James Owen — Google review
Was genuinely a great experience. Loved the vivid light show as well, definitely a pleasant surprise. Interesting and informative exhibits.
Free ticket to the design museum included in ticket price.
Jennifer George — Google review
Well worth the visit. The view from the outside is stunning. The view from the inside is stunning. The light art installations add so much to the experience. Enjoyed the history of it as well. A little something for everyone. Well worth putting in the time to visit.
Emma O — Google review
Great location. Nice park for small picnic with family and kids. Ample parking available at site. Walk and bike riding dedicated spaces available.
Day well spent given weather is ideal.
Bilal Mirza — Google review
It's amazing! A real work of art, engineering and architecture. I've passed by it a couple of times over the past few years and I've always been amazed by it, but, unfortunately, I never got the chance to visit inside. Finally, this summer I chose to tick it off from the bucket list and I'm so glad I did it! First of all, approaching the park and seeing the Atomium from afar leaves you speechless because it's something you can't find anywhere else. The exhibition at the lower levels shows the whole history and construction process of the building it's so interesting and enriched by photos, documents and flyers from the '50s. Seeing the initial designs and then what it turned up to be, proves that the human mind is capable of grand things! The ID#2021 - Symbol exhibition is a full immersion in sound & light. Simply mind-blowing.
Going from one sphere to the other is exciting and getting to the upper sphere and enjoy the panorama is really great.
If you happen to be in Brussels, you definitely have to reserve a couple of hours to fully enjoy the Atomium!
Fabiola Falsetti — Google review
There are two parts of a visit. First, you take the staircase to levels and enjoy light shows with music. Second, come back downstairs and queue for the elevator. The elevator takes you to watch tower part where one can have higher look at view. Tickets can be purchased in the entrance (with combination of Mini Europe optionally).
E. Gedik — Google review
The Atomium in Brussels is often praised for its unique and futuristic design, offering panoramic views of the city from its observation decks. Visitors appreciate the historical significance of this iconic building from the 1958 World Expo. Its interconnected spheres provide an interesting museum experience with exhibits about the Expo and the structure itself. Overall, it's considered a must-see attraction in Brussels.
Siddhiraj Khamkar — Google review
Highly recommend going early as it can get quite busy.
Beautiful building from the world fair.
It's a fantastic experience, the panoramic view at the top isn't all that great since there isn't much buildings around.
However the exhibitions are quite interesting and fascinating as it takes you through the history of the world fair and the construction of the building itself.
Also there are some nice light shows in some parts of the exhibition.
Keep in mind that you will have to use stairs in some parts of the building.
Hashim Fakhreddin — Google review
Loved the attraction, very interesting building. Good views from the globe's. Easy to get to from the city. Bad points were: huge queue to get a ticket to get in. Also the internal queue once your in for the lift was taking almost 1hr (so we didn't bother with the lift to the highest point).
Andrew Chatterton — Google review
Very nice place, with panoramic views of the city.
You have to queue for 10-15 min to take the elevator and go up, I recommend taking tickets online to avoid the queue for the ticket too.
Arrived at the top, games of lights accompanied the visit.
Recommended as a monument symbol of the city a bit 'far from the center but easily accessible.
Antonio Cosmai — Google review
I was not sure about this place and almost missed it, but finally decided to visit it - I’m very happy that I did it, it’s great.
The construction is impressive, very photogenic. View from the top is great, the whole city is visible. I really like the light exhibition inside, almost psychotic (in a positive manner).
If you are not sure if you should to see it, the answer is yes, you should.
Paweł Berestecki — Google review
An amazing piece of architecture that harkens back to a time where anything felt possible in Europe. Built in the 1950s, The Atomium feels as futuristic now as I imagine it did back then.
The queue was roughly an hour, but it was a busy weekend so I guess that is to be expected. Although the queue was large, it never felt busy or packed once we were inside.
The restaurant at the top was fantastic, I would recommend a traditional Belgium beer and a traditional Belgian waffle if you don’t want to break the bank too much. The views were spectacular.
The light show inside one of the “balls” was phenomenal. A technological marvel only triumphed by the marvel of the “building” itself.
The Worlds Fair museum in another of the “balls” was fascinating. Why don’t we have a Worlds Fair anymore?!
This is a must for anyone visiting Brussels!
Ben Gardiner — Google review
I left it bit late to get here so the queues were pretty busy with other tourists and school kids. Def recommend buying your ticket before hand or being there early just before they open or leave it until the end of the day. The structure can be seen for miles around, even from the big wheel in the city. Its an impressive building and one of the must see attractions in Brussels.
The parkland surrounding the site is great for a picnic afterwards. Plenty of paid parking on site but there is a tram stop nearby if you don't want to take the car. From the city its a good 90 minutes walk but a pleased walk nonetheless.
Mo A — Google review
It's a worthy place to watch. Great view and scenic photos. Big parks and quite crowded on weekends. It ia good to purchase tickets in advance to avoid long wait lines. It can be accessed through metro or day tour bus. Highly recommended.
Samia Javed — Google review
Excellent attraction when visiting Brussels or Belgium, Mark, not overly priced and we waited a little while, but it was a weekend to be expected. Places to eat and drink nearby are limited, but they are available. A great experience, and one that I would definitely recommend to take some fantastic pictures, and experience the whole elevation
Peter Parker — Google review
Only half a year ago I found out that such an object exists in Europe 🫣 I was interested. I liked it even more after seeing it live, the object is exceptional. I didn't go inside, I didn't wait in lines. Since the weather was good, I enjoyed the view with a cup of coffee and a waffle🧇☕️
Nijolė Gudaitė — Google review
A lovely full day out to this here with some amazing parks with this popular attraction. The Atomium certainly doesn't disappoint, unlike Mini Europe (a separate attraction) which its capitols in minature form, did look a little worse for ware - buildings, figures collapsed or boats flooded. Like the message it tried to convey itself about the European Union - it was very tiring, boring and desperately needed updating.
Karl Cleveley — Google review
It's a wonderful place to visit, really not what you expect when you go inside. It's lots of fun, but the queue to the top floor is super long. And also check out the mini Europe while you are there.
John Maloyd — Google review
It’s a must. This place is special for many reasons, it certainly holds a lot of history and offers a great view from Brussels. I visited during a week day early in the morning and it got busy quite fast. I recommend going early and getting the tickets in advance. You can take about an hour there. It’s outside the city center. If you have a private car or mobility, all good but if you don’t, you can take the metro (which is included in the Brussels card). They have a historical part, with information on the building itself and everything that is behind it and they also offer exhibitions. Every sphere is a different story so give it a chance and visit the Atomium!
Alexa Carlos — Google review
Great place to visit. I loved how cool it looked. It is a little away from the town center. Take the train to get there. It’s cheap and fast.
Ernie — Google review
Be prepared to wait and spend a lot of time. Usually there are a lot of people. Designed for the 1958 World's Fair, the Atomium represents a magnified iron crystal unit cell.
Its nine steel spheres connected by tubes offer a unique and futuristic look.
Panoramic Views:
Take in breathtaking panoramic views of Brussels from the highest sphere.
Family Tour Hunters — Google review
As many have noted, we were kinda skeptical about visiting but SO glad we did! This place was really neat! Built for the World’s Fair it showcases what we believed technology would become… It’s a fun interactive exhibit with a great light show and great views of the surrounding city. It was one of our favorite attractions!
Whiskey Juliet — Google review
A great looking piece of art and engineering. It is beautifully made and very large. When inside you have a beautiful view of the surrounding area. Well worth a visit.
Jos Berkien — Google review
Our visit to the Atomium turned out to be a delightful surprise, as we embarked on an adventure to discover one of Brussels' most iconic landmarks.
Initially drawn to the Atomium by its inclusion in a top 10 list of must-see attractions, we found ourselves thoroughly immersed in a day filled with exploration and wonder. While the Atomium itself offered a relatively brief experience, the surrounding area and nearby parks provided ample opportunities for additional discovery and enjoyment.
Ascending and descending the Atomium proved to be quite the feat, however, the effort was more than rewarded by the breathtaking views awaiting us at the summit. From this vantage point, we were treated to a panoramic spectacle that captured the essence of Brussels in all its splendor.
Overall, our visit to the Atomium was a memorable and enriching experience, offering a perfect blend of architectural marvel, natural beauty, and family-friendly adventure. It's a testament to the enduring allure of this iconic structure and its ability to captivate visitors of all ages.
The Manneken Pis is a bronze sculpture of a small boy urinating in a fountain. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Brussels and is an embodiment of Belgian humour and rebellious spirit.
Visited this place which is one of the tourist attractions of the city. The lanes and the surrounding showcase the old golden era of Belgium and city of brussels. Lot of old building and old rides are attractive. Many statues in this area symbolic to many beliefs of the people in the country. These lanes have many restaurants too where u can enjoy waffles and other food items. U also can have horse cart ride and enjoy the street musicians there performing in front of crowd.
Rahul Shahare — Google review
This is definitely one the most well-known tourist spot, many souvenir shops, bar, choco, restaurants...etc around this area. Good to pay a visit n last but not least, beware of pickpocket.😉
Hubert Lim — Google review
Whether it's overrated or not is uncertain, but the stroll to this location within the old city was truly delightful. If you're visiting, be sure to take home some chocolates, as there are numerous shops offering exquisite Belgian chocolate in the vicinity.
Master J — Google review
This is also a must do if you come to Brussels....but don't expect it to be huge and magnificent..... it's actually really small. Small doesn't mean unrelevant, or to be disregarded. It's like an awkwardness!
This little guys is being dressed differently all the time. And the streets to to it are beautiful
Minerve — Google review
A small statue of a naked boy child pissing is kept in the famous square. Has a historical significance.
The original statue is kept in the Belgium museum as it was stolen so many times. This one's a replica.
And there's always a huge crowd to watch this statue. The irony is there isn't a single restroom available nearby, if you felt like pissing!
There are many shops lined on the road towards the Statue from the Grand Square, you can't miss the crowds.
A restaurant right next to the statue has a huge queue as well for people wanting to fine here.
I loved a Lace shop exactly diagonal to the Statue. It has lovely white & Black lace objects like handkerchief, decorative items, artifacts, etc made from white Belgian lace which was once a very handy, delicate & famous Art form. I bought myself a White laced Umbrella for thirty Euros from this shop as I am a big fan of hand made articles, as I come from India.
Manasi Shenoy — Google review
A overrated Statue you find only because a lot of crowd is around. Few 100 meters from Grand place. A nice walk from Grand place.
Shri Gupta — Google review
I wonder why so many people gather to see this little statue of a boy pissing! It is a success of promoting a city! They prepare different clothes for the boy on special occasions and you can see its previous clothes in a museum just a fifty meters up the street from the statue. To avoid crowds, visit the statue early in the morning
Hsyn Shn — Google review
The Delightful Charm of Manneken Pis
Manneken Pis, the tiny bronze statue, is a delightful gem nestled in the heart of Brussels. Despite its modest size, the playful spirit and quirky personality of this little guy bring joy to visitors. The tradition of dressing him in various costumes adds a whimsical touch to the experience, reflecting the city's sense of humor and creativity. While it may not be a monumental landmark, Manneken Pis holds a special place in Brussels' cultural tapestry, reminding us that even the smallest things can leave a big impression.
Farin Shaikh — Google review
Icon of Brussels, small than expected but interesting tourist point. Unfortunately I did not visited in one of the special costumes were used, however is the same street you can find a place that you have all costumes exposure. Interesting fact, the original one is in a museum, the one on the street is a replica.
Luis Felipe de Oliveira — Google review
30/04/22: having been to Brussels 4 times, it is only in the last few years that I have documented places I've visited, as a part of my Google legacy. This time in Brussels I was celebrating my Stag Do with 18 friends. Probably one of the most famous photo opportunities in the whole of Brussels. Scout Day today, hence the little wee lad was eventually dressed as a Boy Scout!
Mike773 U — Google review
A cute little sculpture, one of Brussels’ attractions. The sculpture is really not that big so low your expectation. The surrounding area is somehow clean despite a lot of visitors. It’s an easy walk from the center.
Luqman Hasan — Google review
The symbol of Brussels, a bronze figure of a naked peeing boy. Those who see it for the first time may be disappointed by its greatness. Always surrounded by crowds of tourists, Manneken Pis is often dressed up in different outfits. Around delicious Belgian snacks: waffles and fries.
Iza Dziedzic — Google review
We stopped here as a stop of our tour.
It’s a very nice statue with a beautiful story behind it. Amazing vibes and lots of tourist around it. Awesome to visit and I guess even better to see it while they’re changing his attire!
Highly recommended
There is even a calendar of when they change it
Paolo Rello — Google review
From everything I’ve seen here in Belgium, Mannekin Pis sums it up. I don’t understand how this became emblematic of this city but it embodies the charm and overall fun Brussels is. It was not dressed in a costume today but there were lots of tourists taking photos. Very close to the Grand Place where you can enjoy the smells and tastes of waffles and chocolate.
Pete Robbins — Google review
If you go to Brussels, you must come here. It makes great photos and the chocolate shop by it is lush. Fun for all ages, kids will find it very amusing!
Juicy Juice — Google review
I knew about it casually. I going to the Brussel museum was very informative about the evolution of the statue of the little guy and how it turned to be a symbol filled with political historical and even social implications
Aly Hassan — Google review
The statue may not be much to see but there is plenty of restaurants and shops in the area that is great for drinks, catch something to nibble, or indulge in some of the best waffles this side of Brussels while relaxing and contemplating what the evening has in store...
Jacques Theron (Nickelson) — Google review
It’s really cute but a bit overrated. The statue is really small. I was there a few times during a day just to check the if the dress is different, but I realised that it’s one costume per day from 9am to 6pm. Close to the Grand Place, iconic place for Brussels
Paweł Berestecki — Google review
It’s not the most exciting thing to see but it is in a lovely spot. It’s also so small!
We went early Saturday morning and everyone there was offering to take pictures of each other in front of it and it was a good crowd.
Totally overrated but no one actually goes to Brussels just to see it. It’s just more so an interesting thing to walk past!
Sonia A — Google review
Everyone knows how tiny it is in real life🤭 When we visited The Order of the Friends of Manneken Pis (I think) was hosting some sort of induction ceremony, and had it dressed up in a robe and hat so kinda obscured anyone’s view. But it was a friendly gathering nonetheless.
H P (Phlash) — Google review
Very crowded corner this is the most visitors point of Bruxelles.. Manneken Pis is one of Brussels' most famous landmarks, renowned for its quirky charm and cultural significance. Translated as "Little Pee Man" in Dutch, this small bronze statue depicts a naked little boy urinating into a fountain basin.The statue, created in the early 17th century, has become a symbol of Brussels' irreverent and playful spirit. Its exact origins are somewhat shrouded in legend, with various stories attributing its creation to different historical events or figures.Manneken Pis has a rich history of being dressed up in different costumes, often representing various occasions, festivals, or cultural themes. These costumes are donated by individuals, organizations, or even foreign dignitaries, and they are changed periodically, adding to the statue's whimsical allure.Despite its diminutive size, Manneken Pis holds a significant place in Brussels' cultural identity, and it continues to be a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors from around the world who come to see this iconic symbol of Brussels' quirky charm and sense of humor.
The Grand Place in Brussels is a magnificent, historic square encircled by some of the most impressive and beautiful architecture from the 1500s. The square is one of the best places in Brussels to explore for its beauty and history, with ornate buildings surrounding it displaying intricate stone-work, stunning gold decoration, baroque gables and awe-inspiring architecture. It's a must-see destination in Brussels for anyone interested in history or architecture.
2022.05.05 We visited the Grand Place multiple times. Daytime and nighttime. Lovely to see and spend some time to look and enjoy the architecture of the buildings. Incredible view and lovely. A must see when in Brussels. Many cafes and restaurants in the area especially if you want Belgian Fries, Waffles, Chocolate, Ice cream and definitely beer.
William Khalil — Google review
What a fascinating and remarkable place this is. Was really amazed to see the detailed work carved on all these buildings in this famous square. The buildings are about 400 years old but they will still give you the most amazing aesthetic view. You could go any time and stay around to get the beautiful vibes from this place. Loved it and is must visit place.
Salim Khoso — Google review
The Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium, is highly regarded for its stunning architecture and historical significance. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the central square of the city and is known for its intricate Gothic and Baroque buildings. Visitors are often captivated by the intricate detail of the buildings, particularly during the biennial flower carpet event. The square hosts various events and festivals, making it a vibrant hub of activity. Surrounding the Grand Place, you'll find charming cafes, restaurants, and shops, making it a perfect spot to explore and immerse yourself in the city's culture.
Siddhiraj Khamkar — Google review
Stunning sensation when stepping into this beautiful space full of wonderful buildings each decorated with its own special details.
I approached it from every side street, amazing every time. A day visit was as interesting as the night visit, both highly recommended. Soak in the grandeur of the history...
Petra M. Korparic — Google review
Majestic Marvel in the Heart of Brussels
My visit to Grand Place in Brussels was nothing short of enchanting. The UNESCO World Heritage site exudes grandeur with its opulent guildhalls and the stunning Town Hall. The intricate detailing of the architecture, especially during the evening light show, is awe-inspiring. The vibrant flower carpet, a testament to creativity, added a burst of color to the historical square. Surrounded by charming cafes, this central hub is a must-visit for anyone exploring Brussels. Grand Place truly captures the essence of the city's rich history and cultural charm.
Farin Shaikh — Google review
One of the most beautiful squares in Europe, the Grand Place is a historic square in Brussels surrounded by gold laden buildings dating back to 15th century which were guild houses. It was included UNESCO world heritage site in 1998. Don’t forget to check out town hall from inside to know more about the place.
Nakul pisolkar — Google review
Fantastic place to pause and enjoy the architecture after walking around town. My favorite activity here is to just grab a drink and people watch! Make sure you visit once during the day and again at night because the buildings are gorgeous when they are lit up.
J Larwig — Google review
It is the symbol of Brussels and a must visit location. Every building in this place worths a photograph. There are nice cafes and restaurants around. And if you come here during the day, you must wait for the evening lights to show up and see the buildings again with a night view. Be careful for the robbers around and watch your belongings always.
?zg?r Tomakin — Google review
Amazing hang out spot in a huge open area. A multitude of restaurants and sweets shops are in the area to satisfy your cravings, and there is lots of other shopping all nearby too. This place is one of the reasons they say Belgium is the heart of Europe!
Victor Fontanez — Google review
This seems to be the main place to visit when in Brussels. It was packed with tourists every time we passed through. The building are all excellent to look at, with really interesting external details. You can easily get from here to other attractions by walking (the inner centre isn't huge). Loads of Cafes/waffles/Chocolate and lager/beer in the surroundings.
Andrew Chatterton — Google review
A great place in Brussels any time of day and late night. Always bustling qith tourists and locals. A lot of restaurant choices all around the place. I visited this place both during the day and the night and it was equally good. The nighttime view is great die to the wonderful colorful lighting. We had a wonderful time visiting this place.
S T — Google review
From small alleys when you enter into Grand Palace square, it opens up into a true grand view with huge palace structures all around you! amazing architecture and those shining golden color towers adds greatly to the magnificent architecture. Wonderful place to take insta pics and fine outside dining bars and cafes.
Mayur Salgar — Google review
Nice place to hang around with family and kids. Xmas market is started from november 23rd 2023.. nice view. Good place to buy souvenirs. There are entertainment available for kids
Arun Soorya — Google review
Very cool spot for walking or relaxing while drinking or eating. The town hall located in Grand Place is very imposing which makes you be in awe of it. In rush hours, the square can be very crowded but even then you can enjoy your moments. This place is a must-visited one!!
Spiros Samarikas — Google review
One of the most interesting and beautiful spots in Brussels. The square is surrounded by very beautiful and astonishing buildings. It's a must visit place in Brussels. It's fantastic during the day and marvelous during the night with the lights making it very special. Highly recommended.
Doris Karapici — Google review
Stunning grand place! The guild houses are beautiful! Check out the town halls architecture. At first sight it look symmetrical but if you look closer nothing is symmetrical. The plaza is also used for open air events. When we were there the Jazz festival was taking place. Definitely worth a visit!
Sanny C — Google review
It was so amazing visit Brussel.. especially grand place. It is full of historical building. The building so huge. Old but classic. Fantastic. I suggest you to visit grand place and try to eat the waffle and French fries ... so yummy ... But it is better you visit on the work day... Because will full of people on the weekend or holiday time. Have A good one 🥰
Fajar Hidayani — Google review
One of the best centric place of Brussels, it's close to the central station.. it's a very much crowded area...
The buildings and statue architecture is so unique and attractive..you can walk and enjoy the beautiful city places and views..
Pallavi Porwal — Google review
An amazing place steeped in history and character. The hustle and bustle of the area added to the atmosphere. I was pushing my son in a wheelchair and found it a little challenging but it was manageable. I felt safe and didn't need to worry too much about pickpocketing.
Rezwan H — Google review
Gorgeous square, amazing architecture and a safe feeling amongst the hoards of people. If you can wait until the lights come on after the sun goes down makes for a more magical experience
Shane Hollingsworth — Google review
This palace holds a lot of history, and apart from that, I think it's a place you have to visit once in a lifetime. It is very lively, beautiful, and cultural. I love that there are a lot of people, tourists and friendly nationals.
The most beautiful thing is turning around and finding a store to get chocolate 🍫 which I recommend you get from Godiva, with their history from 1926. I did visit this place hurriedly and I hope I'll have the pleasure of coming here again. Until then, aurevoir.
Hannah Imordi — Google review
The Grand Palace in the heart of Brussels, Belgium, is a must-visit for its magnificent architecture. I was captivated by its breathtaking beauty and intricate design. The central square itself is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, with elegant arcades and opulent palaces. I couldn't resist capturing stunning photos from every angle. Whether admiring the Town Hall's spire or marveling at the King's House, every corner is a feast for the senses. It's a perfect spot to chill and soak in the atmosphere. If you're planning a trip to Brussels, don't miss adding this iconic landmark to your itinerary for an enchanting experience.
BoonYan Lim — Google review
The Grand Place (French: [ɡʁɑ̃ plas]; "Grand Square"; also used in English) or Grote Markt (Dutch: [ˌɣroːtə ˈmɑr(ə)kt]; "Big Market") is the central square of Brussels, Belgium, and widely considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Here's a breakdown of why it's worth visiting.
The Grand Place is a stunning ensemble of baroque guildhalls, representing the wealth and power of the Brussels guilds in the 17th century.
The ornate facades, with their intricate details, sculptures, and gilding, are a feast for the eyes.
Two prominent buildings flank the square: the Gothic Brussels Town Hall with its towering spire and the neo-gothic Maison du Roi (King's House), now housing the Brussels City Museum.
Family Tour Hunters — Google review
Pretty superb site, such ornate old buildings, all unique, with statues and gold accents. Worth grabbing some to go food and just staring. Definitely an extremely crowded and central location. I did not go to the museum which requires a paid ticket.
Neha Patel — Google review
I am a local & proud to share that grand place has always some or the other thing for all. The beautiful guild buildings stand pretty and looks stunning during night time . Several great heritage shops & restaurants bars around. It’s a safe place to take stroll solo also. It’s truly the beating heart of Brussels city . You can expect some live bands playing & more activities during spring summer .
Mamata Bait — Google review
This is a really beautiful town square in the middle of Brussels and a must visit site if you come to Brussels.
Here you can also easily find a good meal - why not try a Brussels specialty while here? Or maybe get one of the many, many, many great tasting Belgian beers you can get here?
Kim Allerslev — Google review
Wonderful experience. So many glittering houses and cobalt stone laid footpaths. The vibes of mediaeval Europe can be found here. I enjoyed it a lot.
Sumanta Chakraborty — Google review
Nice place to watch in evening, we were expecting a light show but it was just normal lighting as in pics. Waited for an hour and there was no light show. The square is good to hangout
Adarsh. A.Dhananjay — Google review
Mesmerising views, great vibe to the place, lods of restaurants, waffle and chocolate shop everywhere. It's centre of the city and you can easily spend an hour looking around or more if you planning to have your lunch/dinner here.
manish temani — Google review
Grand-Place is architecturally breathtaking. You can stand them up the square and be mesmerized for hours of all the architectural details but that’s hard to do because the people watching is also so much fun! And the heart of Brussels it brings your heart to life.
Heather Evans — Google review
Stunning buildings in the square. Really busy. Didn't have time to venture inside but you can pay to enter. Beautiful architecture.
Noctaluca — Google review
One of the most famous places in Brussels - the main square. It has lovely buildings around it with fascinating architecture. Definitely a must visit place! There is wide range of coffee, bars and restaurants in a short walking distance.
Parc Walt Disney Studios is one of the two theme parks that make up Disneyland Paris, featuring areas dedicated to movie and TV related attractions. It may not be as large as the main park, however it offers rides more suitable for younger children such as the popular Cars ride. The Hollywood Tower and Ratatouille are considered to be two of the main attractions in this park, which boasts a beautiful setting and aims to create an atmosphere reminiscent of Walt Disney's production studios.
Not as big as the main park but I found this to be better for my 2 year old as the rides were more to his liking and he really enjoyed the Cars ride, he had to go on it countless times. Unfortunately the section where they did the stunt show wasn’t open which was a shame as my son would have loved that show but he enjoyed it nonetheless.
Raymond Jackson — Google review
This is not my first amusement park and I have something to compare. If we consider that this park is 30 years old, then a lot can be done indulgence. Compared to Disney World in Orlando, this Disneyland in Paris is nowhere near.
There are a lot of old attractions, with old chairs, against which the head beats very hard during the attraction. I think that for children under 10-12 years old it can still be interesting. The attraction Flight to the Moon, converted into Star Wars, looks unconvincing and ridiculous. We visited 2 parks here. Here are the attractions that are definitely worth a visit: Hotel Hollywood, Ratatouille, Cars, Star Tour, Pirates, RC Racer, Riverboat, Parachute drop.
Convenient location, right next to the metro station. There are fountains with drinking water in the park.
Park security is good. We had a Swiss folding knife with us, which was not allowed at the entrance. We left it in the luggage room at the metro station.
Elenchik K — Google review
Great park. I love the Avengers Campus. There's lots to do here and you can dodge the queues using the app. It gets quiet here in the evening so aim for the bigger rides then.
Donna — Google review
We had booked a 2-day ticket for both parks in advance, then spent a full day at Disneyland and a full day at Studios. Beautiful and quite exhausting. Good preparation is important - snacks, water, comfortable shoes and sunscreen. Plan your time wisely, it can get very exhausting. Food and drinks are available in small snack bars or restaurants (don't forget to make reservations), prices for them are quite high.
There are a lot of stores with souvenirs, so plan a little extra money.
Queues at the rides can be very long, sometimes up to and over an hour. We occasionally bought the paid Premier Access to skip waiting time. A quick option can also be the Single Ride entrance, you don't sit next to your partner, but you don't have to wait in line as long.
After 9 p.m., the queues get much shorter. If you don't necessarily want to watch the fireworks every night (or are satisfied with back rows), it's the best option to wait in line only for a short time.
We loved that you can meet your superhero in person, either with booked appointments or random walking in the street.
Make nice memories and have fun!
Dori Travels — Google review
Amazing park, they are currently constructing a lot so that does decrease the experience a little. I would suggest waiting for the construction to be finished.
They are also building Frozen Land. Nice to see that this park is finally getting some love from our American friends.
Laccs — Google review
It is not the main park but in my opinion it contains two of the main attractions of Disneyland Paris, the Hollywood Tower and the Ratatouille.
The park is very beautiful and the atmosphere it intends to create is that we are in the Walt Disney Studios.
You can easily visit in the morning and in the afternoon go to the main park.
Tony Zekinha — Google review
Very nice experience.
I suggest to buy the fast line pass. Because the lines and amount of people are huge. You can only enjoy 4 or 5 of the games because of the crouds. The least game to wait for without the pass is 60 minutes to 70 minutes. I regret not having the pass.
estephan haddad — Google review
Not everything is "perfect" but what is?
A lot of thoughts on details and very friendly staff through and through.
Great for all little guests and Disney fans. For everyone else also great to see at least once.
You feel the magic as characters walking through the park show as much attention to adults as to the little ones. Everyone is special here!
Lynn F — Google review
Great short weekend getaway!! A couple of things:
1. You must buy your tickets in advance
2. It’s not too big and not too small
3. Disneyland Paris has their own champagne and it is a must try for all adults!!!
4. Wear good walking shoes because you’ll be walking a ton!
5. The food and snacks are a must try treat
6. It’s mostly in French (for people that are curious) very little things have other language options
One of the happiest places on earth!!!
Justine Pennel — Google review
Love Disney!! We did 2 days whilst staying at parks nature! We booked the tickets via the dinsey website and used the Disney app whilst at the resort. Queues were short and shopping was good!
Val Ross — Google review
Magical place. Highly recommended place for Disney fans and who likes theme parks.
Easily accessible from Paris and nearby major cities by train.
There are two parks: the main one and Hollywood studio. Plus the village which has good number of stores and can be accessed for free.
Yousef A. Almubarak — Google review
It was a great experience to visit the Disney studio... It is not that big like a disneyland Park but certainly it has a different things in here theatre experience and rides some and also there are plenty of shops cafe and also that park have marvel themed things from caption America to guardians of the galaxy so it was full of adventure and with kids they enjoy a lot..... So to spend best time you can go over there
kitz kirti — Google review
Extremely underrated park. I absolutely loved the Ratatouille Ride, absolutely loved the thrill and the excitement with the Tower Of Terror.
My favourite ride was the Tram Tour. That rude was so informative and so fun. It renewed my love for cinema and film making.
LEI. R — Google review
I'm a huge Disney fan and have been to both US parks multiple times, so it bothers me to not give 5 stars. The reason for withholding one is due to the size. It's a very small park and you can do everything in about a half day. Plans to add lands and expansions will help. What is there is really nice and the Avengers coaster is a lot of fun. It's a nice park, just not one you'll spend a while day at.
Chris Bern — Google review
It was great to re-live my childhood while being here. What astonished me was attention to detail and absolute perfection in terms of atmosphere. Few rides broke down, which is understandable. I had only one problem with the park, and it's a big one: despite the astounding atmosphere, I was quickly and often disillusioned by cash-grab attempts at every turn. Official merchandise is ridiculously expensive to a point where I wouldn't even consider buying anything. Queues at every ride kept reminding me that this is the punishment for not paying an additional 200€ for Premier pass. I would have definitely left more money in the park if everything wasn't so ridiculously expensive.
Mateusz Włuka — Google review
Was great to see the Avengers Campus on our first visit since it opened. The characters and shows are good fun to watch. The new rides on campus are good. Spiderman web ride is worth the wait but avengers flight force was the best.
Kaiden Robb — Google review
Small but fun Disney park, could be done in one day no problem. Best ride would be Crush’s Coaster, but plenty of others too. Avengers Campus is really well done, and the forthcoming Frozen land will no doubt be amazing.
Simon Wheeler — Google review
I visited this park in November and in January.
I can say it's the worst disneypark. I wouldn't recommend you pay for it unless you get it by your stay in the hotel.
The attractions are not well mentioned, and you can do everything you like in the afternoon.
There are only 2 attractions that are worth to visit, these are ratatouille and the Hollywood tower. Spiderman can be fun, but I can't say it's something special. They avengers rollercoaster is not a piece of art, but it can be fun to do (for the coaster itself and the iron man inside).
I really did not like the crush coaster. It feels like the biggest self insult of disney. Their are like 2 themed areas inside the coaster. The rest of the coaster is half black and absolutely not disney quality but more that of a cheap park.
What about the Marvel extension? It's.. pretty underwhelming, all I can say.
That you can see some heroes is fun. Also, the Avengers rollercoaster looks fun at night.
The park feels like a full identity crisis. I also hope that this will be solved with future extensions.
But for now... the park is only worth visiting for the shows, ratatouille and hollywood tower.
Jorian van Dorrestein — Google review
So much fun! Attractions, rides, shows, characters; Disneyland has it all. Be prepared to queue for the fun though.
Alexander King — Google review
Absolutely stupendous, loved everything about it, the scenery, the rides, the staff, nothing was too much trouble. And we want to go again fantastic.
Sue Phillips — Google review
Amazing theme park!
Smaller one than Disneyland but pretty amazing with great atractions, Marvel atractions with The characters around, Ratatouille zone, and the Amazing Tower!
The entrance IS so good!
Has restaurants, shops, atractions and many more!
No doubt it's so proud also to worked on some of The movies of The studio!
Josep Antoni R.R. — Google review
LOVED. Definitely buy tickets in advance. I would also really recommend buying the rapid pass because I was waiting in line for so long. It is okay without it... Just make sure to have a charger with you. Also!! Bring a backpack. When you go on rides, you will have to put your belongings behind your legs so the bigger the better.
Disneyland Paris is an entertainment hub that comprises of family-friendly rides, shows and costumed characters. The complex also includes hotels for a complete experience. Visitors can take advantage of weekday visits for photogenic opportunities while weekend visits offer more fun activities. Purchasing tickets in advance provides access to special offers, promotions and costumes for children and seniors. Easy transportation options are available through Google maps or other sources.
What a beautiful place to have fun.
If you go on a weekday, you will still be able to take a lot of good photos. If you go on weekends there will be more fun activities.
In terms of buying tickets, you should buy tickets in advance to enjoy special offers or promotions or dresses for children and the elderly.
Public transportation is also very convenient, you just need to search on Google map or ask anyone to go here very easily.
Tu Nguyen (Justin Nguyen) — Google review
First of all this is a really great park, I visited twice and every time it is like a dream come true. Excellent decorations, extraordinary and fast rides, literally one of the best places on earth no joke. Anyone can find something in this park that will blow their mind and be their thing. Anything in there is possible.
Now the part that I am very unfortunate to write about, since my first visit there, something huge happened. They cancelled the fast-pass. To those who don't know it's a free way of "scheduling" yourself on a later hour so you can enter within 10 MAX. What they did instead is crazy (understandable because of financial reasons), you can pay 8€ per ride in order to get in quickly OR pay 1 7 0 € for a fast pass in multiple rides, that's wrong! So what? Now I can enjoy the park fully by paying almost twice the price of a ticket! Queues on a very normal weekday in September were between 40-70 minutes per ride, imagine wasting 4 hours just on standing! A not so financially stable family that would dream about coming here would waste a third of the day of a very expensive ticket on standing???
Well, I guess that is what helps Disneyland financially but that's devastating. I enjoyed it anyway and recommend you to visit and experience a one in a lifetime experience.
Tim B — Google review
Fantastic experience, except restaurants and toilets are very bad and dirty. Parc is so clean, very impressive.
Lots of guests and queues, but opportunity to buy fast track will make you skip the lines.
Brings lots of snacks for the queues, if you have small kids.
You can bring your own lunch and soft drinks to save money, there are benches where you can enjoy your brought food. And believe me the food there isn’t good at all so bring something with you like grab and go.
Download the Disneyland app to have a map on your phone, where you can easily filter, whether you are looking for a toilet, a show or restaurant.
In the Disney app you can also see waiting times, so it isn’t necessary to download the waiting time app. I recommend that you do research in advance, so you have an idea of what you would like to see. For instance there was 90 min waiting for having a picture with a princess.
If you only have one day, I read that you should go for the Disneyland park. But I see why, they recommend that you use several days, as you spend a lot of time standing in lines.
ahmed almusallam — Google review
It was the best experience of my life 😍 this is a really great park, I visited twice and every time it is like a dream come true. Excellent decorations, extraordinary and fast rides, literally one of the best places on earth no joke. Anyone can find something in this park that will blow their mind and be their thing. Anything in there is possible.
Now the part that I am very unfortunate to write about, since my first visit there, something huge happened. They cancelled the fast-pass. To those who don't know it's a free way of "scheduling" yourself on a later hour so you can enter within 10 MAX. What they did instead is crazy (understandable because of financial reasons), you can pay 8€ per ride in order to get in quickly OR pay 1 7 0 € for a fast pass in multiple rides, that's wrong! So what? Now I can enjoy the park fully by paying almost twice the price of a ticket! Queues on a very normal weekday in September were between 40-70 minutes per ride, imagine wasting 4 hours just on standing! A not so financially stable family that would dream about coming here would waste a third of the day of a very expensive ticket on standing???
Well, I guess that is what helps Disneyland financially but that's devastating. I enjoyed it anyway and recommend you to visit and experience a one in lifetime !!
Dante Mikhail — Google review
Happiest place on earth !
Me and my partner loved every minute of it, soon as you walk through the gates you get this overwhelming feeling of excitement. My partner who is not a big Disney fan was surprised how much he enjoyed himself. The food was really good, especially the hot dogs and big pretzels!
We went on many rides, the lines for the rides weren’t overly long. October is a great time to go!
karleigh willmott — Google review
Disneyland Paris is like stepping into a magical world. It's a place where every corner is filled with fun and excitement. The rides are thrilling and make you feel like you're part of a story. The colorful parades and shows make your eyes sparkle, and meeting your favorite Disney characters is like a dream come true.
The park is big and beautiful, with lots of places to explore, like castles and fairy tale lands. The food is yummy, with treats that look like they came from a storybook. It is not just a park, it's a place where happy memories are made.
aukash kumar — Google review
7th trip to Disney Paris, and I still love it. ❤️ The park is so beautiful well maintained the staff work tirelessly to keep it so tidy. Our favourite time to visit is November with the Christmas decorations, but this January trip was dry clear and beautiful. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The meal we had at the ratatouille restaurant was wonderful. I honestly can't find and fault. There was some rides down for maintenance but to be expected in the quiet season. We will be back!
Lauren Willson — Google review
Simply an amazing place. If you want to see a significant part of the park when you arrive, you should reserve at least 1 full day. If you want to participate in all activities, I recommend you get a priority pass. Otherwise, you'll be waiting too long in line. Be aware that you will be standing in line for at least 1 hour for popular activities. Pass priority tickets have separate entrances and you won't have to wait more than 10-15 minutes. Don't think it's a place for kids, there are more adults than kids and you will have a great experience.
Ogün — Google review
Great couple of days at Disneyland Paris. You can easily do both parks over 2 days. I can recommend the Tower of Terror, Thunder Mountain, Phantom Manor, Ratatouille ride and Pirates of the Caribbean. If you suffer from motion sickness I would seriously avoid Star Wars hyperspace mountain, I have never felt so sick from a ride before! It is just too quick for the short sharp bursts and your head gets rattled round a bit between the shoulder pads. April was a good month to visit and didn’t have to wait long for the rides. The park was clean, plenty of places for food and drink but it is just the same food repeated in the different cafes. Merchandise is pricey so make sure you save up!! For the park tickets I used a website called Attraction Tickets who were cheapest, easy to order and got them to download to my phone within 10 minutes. Hotel - we stayed at Adagio Serris Val d Europe which is only a 15 min walk or free shuttle buses stop outside. I will definitely be staying at this hotel again and the surrounding area is brilliant and includes a shopping mall and designer outlet! There is direct transport from centre of Paris and then from park to airport. You couldn’t ask for more!
Melanie Baker — Google review
Mehhh….
For starters what I can say is, the lines were extremely disorganized when it came to entering the park. We purchased a one day ticket and boy I felt like it was their first day doing this. Anyway once inside it was beautiful and “magical.” The employees were not so polite and felt like they just wanted to do their job and go home.
The app was such a huge help and I also paid for a few rides premier access. (So completely worth skipping the lines to some rides.) The parades were very cool and I think that was my kids favorite thing at Disney. Be prepared to pick a spot at least an hour ahead to get a good view, as people start lining the street very early prior to the parades. If you forget your portable charging box (as I did) they have a charging room by the buzz light year ride. It’s actually inside of the location where the buzz light year restaurant is.
We brought a few snacks and drinks in our backpacks, but I also purchased several meals and desserts. I personally felt like the food wasn’t that expensive and was edible especially when you have been walking around the park all day. Amazing food, no, good food for hungry people, yes.
Overall I can cross this off my list and say we visited. Would I return again, absolutely not.
Cilla — Google review
Despite it being very busy, I had such an amazing experience. Every cast member I interacted with was delightful. Everybody seems so happy to be there. We went on Monday and Tuesday (no holiday) and queues varied from 20-50 minutes, which was quite alright. Even if you're not doing rides, the park is great to walk around in. There's always something to see and you're really never bored.
I had some very bad interactions with guests, they can be quite inconsiderate and rude at times. But that is of course not the park's fault. Be prepared to encounter some selfish people though 😅
Prices were high, as was to be expected. But I must say that some things were strangely priced. I purchased a medium sized plush for €26 when there were minis retailing for €20, to give an example. The food was surprisingly good! Nothing to write home about, but I didn't expect this great quality.
I was very sad to return home and I'm already considering booking my next trip!
Noah Alice — Google review
Went there a few Christmas’ ago but always forgot to post my review.
What can I say other than, I absolutely love this place. Everything is magical, everything is beautiful!
We took fast pass cards and slept at one of the hotels there, everything went perfectly and smoothly.
I came back a few times after that and everything still is as magical and amazing.
LEI. R — Google review
We had booked a 2-day ticket for both parks in advance, then spent a full day at Disneyland and a full day at Studios. Beautiful and quite exhausting. Good preparation is important - snacks, water, comfortable shoes and sunscreen. Plan your time wisely, it can gey very exhausting. Food and drinks are available in small snack bars or restaurants (don't forget to make reservations), prices for them are quite high.
There are a lot of stores with souvenirs, so plan a little extra money.
Queues at the rides can be very long, sometimes up to and over an hour. We occasionally bought the paid Premier Access to skip waiting time. A quick option can also be the Single Ride entrance, you don't sit next to your partner, but you don't have to wait in line as long.
After 9 p.m., the queues get much shorter. If you don't necessarily want to watch the fireworks every night (or are satisfied with back rows), it's the best option to wait in line only for a short time.
Make nice memories and have fun!
Dori Hoff — Google review
Disneyland Paris is a magical wonderland that exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I walked through its iconic gates, I was transported to a world of enchantment and joy.
The attention to detail throughout the park is truly remarkable. Whether it's the dazzling Cinderella Castle or the whimsical Main Street, USA, every corner of Disneyland Paris is a visual feast. The park's cleanliness and well-maintained grounds add to the overall charm.
Now, let's talk about the attractions – they are nothing short of spectacular. From thrilling rides like Space Mountain to beloved classics like It's a Small World, there's something for everyone. The quality and creativity behind each experience are evident, and it's easy to see why Disneyland Paris is a top-tier theme park.
The staff at Disneyland Paris are the real magic-makers. They are friendly, helpful, and genuinely committed to creating memorable experiences. Whether you're interacting with characters, asking for directions, or dining at one of the park's restaurants, the staff's dedication shines through.
Disneyland Paris isn't just for kids; it's a place where people of all ages can relive their favorite Disney moments and create new memories. It's a world where dreams come true, and I can't recommend it enough. If you're considering a visit, prepare to be enchanted and amazed at Disneyland Paris – it's a journey you won't want to end!
Pedro M. — Google review
The best place for family adventure! It is our second visit of this amazing park. In my opinion it is better to take your kids about 5 years, so you can fully ride on the best attractions in the park and get high emotions of being together with your kids. In the end of September it was really comfort weather, but so crowded. So for the future it is better to buy priority access at least on several attractions.
All staff work on a high level, they are really doing their job great!
Absolutely we'll be back in future!
Viktoriia Mikheieva — Google review
This place is amazing! I really enjoyed it, although I'm an adult. It brings all my childhood memories back! One day is certainly not enough to discover the whole park! I recommend at least 2 days tickets, especially with smaller children. The queue could be very long at some attractions, but it worths every penny! The whole place is magical! 🥰😍
Kaszas Csilla Golyakne — Google review
Brilliant trip! Two adults and two kids (3 yo & 6 yo). Prepare to wait an hour or more for popular rides. Characters don't walk around like they used to. They had session times they entered for photos. Mickey Mouse was 90 mins at one point.
Xmas is magical there and the parade is not to be missed. Just wrap up warm. Expect to burn a hole in your pocket.
Toad in the hole did fish and chips. Very good food for the price and pretty good service as well. Certainly need two days for one park - one day to queue for the rides and another go walk around it all.
Must do - it's a small world and Peter Pans flight.
Steve Sims — Google review
Had an absolute blast with my Family.
Key rides were absolutely amazing, especially when you are travelling with an Autistic child... They really were very helpful and understanding. The only disappointment was the merchandise shops..
Gutted as I wanted to buy my daughter something special for her birthday, she wasn't thrilled either by the selection.
Walt Disney area was great and so was Disney Park... Not cheap but really enjoyed ourselves
Charlotte MetzHastings — Google review
After being in Tokyo and Orlando it was not not impressive. The Sleeping Beauty Castle was very nice and seemed refreshed much the park seemed in need of a bit of cleaning up and touch up. Overly crowded. No chance to get reservations for a sit down restaurant a week in advance and the lines were between 45-90 mins. Just not a value added experience. When we have to line up over an hour in advance for a show this is not worth the money. The village is way past it's prime and needs the construction that was ongoing badly. Recommend waiting at least a year before coming. Two day should be enough but the line delays were crazy. Positive note. Staff is always amazing and the night drone show and castle display were the highlight of the trip. Find your piece of asphalt early....
Todd Weingeroff — Google review
It's a beautiful park with a lot of attractions. A lot of attractions have a long waiting time. For kids under 3 years old not a lot to do or see, I think. If you want to save money bring food from home. The app is very nice to know where to go and how long to wait on the lines. We were there on a day during the week in March. The end of the day it was raining a lot. There are also stroller to rent. I recommend buy tickets before and if possible sleep there one night for the whole attractions to be worth complete.
Sandra Vicente — Google review
Huge place. Impressive rides but lots and lots of people, even on an off day. So be Prepared to wait in lines and such. Can get some premium passes if you want to skip them. But the rides are amazing. The setup is spectacular!
Ojas Bhagat — Google review
First time I’ve been to a Disney theme park and I was thoroughly impressed. The park is kept meticulously clean and the build quality of the rides and theme park is the highest I’ve ever seen.
We paid for the VIP tour and our tour guide Virginie was amazing. She managed to cram in many rides and shows for us in the one day. She was also able to book a restaurant reservation for us despite it showing as fully booked on the website. I highly recommend the premier pass or vip tour because the lines are really long.
The park is crowded but manageable. Most of the park is suitable for young kids. They have a lot of family friendly rides. They don’t have as many rides for adults. The park is very stroller friendly with many ramps for use.
Kwon — Google review
So far we've been to 3 different Disney Parks and this is our second favorite! The design of the park in some ways is way prettier than the park's in the U.S.
They have two options of pre-paid fast passes if you'd like.
It's pretty easy to get to from Paris.
Tips:
*Make sure to check out the Dragon under the castle 😉
*Food: If you didn't know - Disney parks are expensive! Yes, Even the food. a tiny pizza, salad, drink and ice cream cost 16€ The food in the park disappointed us. In the US, food is a big part of the Disney experience. I read online that they have Dole Whip, but they don't. We looked! We were very frustrated since no one warned us that even though the park closes at 11:00 p.m., the stores and kiosks with food and snacks close at 20:00-21:00!!!! We found ourselves looking for food. It was very upsetting.
Eli Ben Ari — Google review
Very nice place . Kids and adults will love it.
Very big waiting times for popular attraction 30-40 minutes so you need more than one day to visit Disney park . I recommend using the app to check waiting time before going to an attraction and also to find it faster . Lot’s of restaurants and shops so you will find everything you need .
George Dan — Google review
Disneyland Paris is truly a magical destination that exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we entered the park, we were transported to a world of enchantment and wonder. The attention to detail in every aspect, from the stunningly designed attractions to the friendly and accommodating staff, was outstanding. The parades and shows were nothing short of spectacular, leaving us with unforgettable memories. The food options were diverse and delicious, catering to every taste. What sets Disneyland Paris apart is its ability to make everyone, young and old, feel like a kid again. It's a place where dreams come true, and we can't wait to return.
Apekshit Sharma — Google review
Disneyland is a magical Place, it transmit excitement and happiness to both children and adults. You can visit it whenever, although I have to admit, it’s a bit better during the summer season when days are a bit sunnier and you can stay for longer (closing time 11 pm). There are a few queues, for both the entrance and the games. Just have patience and enjoy the cool scenes that are all over the park. Waiting time for games can go from 5 minutes to 1 hour, you can either check the app to see what games have the least waiting time, or you can get the pass that let’s you skip the line (the ticket is way more expensive). We only stayed for one day and I believe it’s enough to visit the park. There are lots restaurants and souvenirs shops. You can even buy a pop corn basket, which you can refill at the pop corn stands. Most of the games are very chill and for children, but there are a few that are fun and thrilling. If you are staying in Paris, there is a train from Gare the Lyon that takes you exactly at the entrance of the park. Overall I recommend at all ages. Children have fun and we adults enjoy the feeling of being children again, at least for one day :).
Eleonora Vivaldi — Google review
The rides were fun. The lines were long. I also saw purple guy there. I got a cowboy themed drink. It had ice cream. I liked the firework show the best, the crowd was so full though and I am tiny so I couldn’t see that well.
Miku Hatsune — Google review
Great experience, the whole family loved it.
Make sure you take good walking shoes as we walked upto 20 miles per day.
plenty of rides for all ages and shows to entertain you.
Street parades are fun and the lights and fireworks show are well worth staying late for.
stephen ross — Google review
I really like this place, when I go in the spring the weather is a bit cold but the sun is beautiful. The wait was a bit long because many families traveled. Stay until 11pm to prepare to watch the fireworks. I was very happy🙇🏻♀️🥺
Miihann xx — Google review
It was nice experience. Great place to visit.
Roller coasters are not crazy at all. Most of them are designed for younger customers. Liked the Hollywood Hotel lift.
Huge queues for the coasters.
Nice theatrical performances.
The food inside is super expensive.
The souvenir shop on any corner.
The train station is located literally on the park area. 9 minutes 1 stop from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
The park itself is super friendly for families. It was nice to be in such the environment!
The night show was absolutely stunning. Highly recommended!!
Vitalijs Arzanovskis (Witold) — Google review
Amazing experience! The magic there is real! If you get a day pass for 2 parks you can visit Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studio - you can enter after 45 minutes again as many times as you like during that day, from one park to another! Entrance to the shops and Disney Village is free - you have a middle area where you can shop at Disney Store even without having bought a ticket! I found that helpful!
The dancing parades they do are so lovely! Will definitely visit again! ❤️✨🧚🦄
Gabriela Oprea — Google review
Although the park was really busy all the time we had a fast pass to skip the queues, and it was worth it. All the rides were awesome especially hotel of terrors, avengers flight force, space mountain and thunder mountain. We managed to meet a lot of characters and saw some parades. Would recommend to all ages, we really enjoyed ourselves
Tom Jackson — Google review
Disneyland will forever be a place of immense joy for me. I had the absolute best time there with friends. The staff were great in making sure the paths were as save as possible after snow hit. The new drone light show was unbelievable and it was just great fun!
Denieca Rochelle O'Neill — Google review
We visited here on New years Eve. For a family experience, i would highly recommend it. However, it's not without its drawbacks.
Firstly, it is a hell of a lot of walking when here from open to close. There is a lot of standing for queues, so make sure to have comfy clothes and shoes on. It can be cold in winter months, so bring a coat that you can easily remove if you get too hit in a queue.
Make sure to prepare for paying a lot for food or sneak your own in. They do tell you no picnics allowed in side the park. But it is easy to stash sandwiches in.
People queue up for events hours early, so either be prepared to do the same or get a bad spot for them, i.e. parades, fireworks, and so on.
Rides are not adult centric, so there is not a big adrenaline boost from this park. The park is not for that, really it's for the kids. They will love the experience, and two of the coasters are great fun, thunderloop, and hyperspace.
Parking is easy enough, costs a pretty penny, though.
The fireworks show was fantastic, as was the new years ones too.
Have a great time if you do go!
Gareth Buckley — Google review
Spent a day at The Happiest Place On Earth!
I visited on a Sunday, early April. The queues weren't crazy, plenty of rides we could get on within 10 minutes (pirates of the Caribbean, Cars, etc).
The Disneyland app is well worth downloading. Live updates for queue times, the map is very useful too.
Plenty of food options (including several local French cuisines).
Robbie Cannings — Google review
Veel commercie, Eten en drinken en gadgets..
Shows en attracties afgelast, gesloten voor onderhoud, of omwille van weeromstandigheden... Geen idee. Lange wachttijden, die aangegeven zijn maar niet altijd correct, voor een attractie dat van (zeer) korte duur is. Zeer kostelijk.
Je moet goed te been zijn, lange wandelafstanden.
Het park wordt proper onderhouden door het personeel. En ze wensen je een goededag, bonjour.
Je kan het park gemakkelijk in een halve dag aflopen zonder attracties.
Security aan inkom. En in het park. Veilig.
(Translated by Google)
Lots of commerce, food and drinks and gadgets..
Shows and attractions cancelled, closed for maintenance, or due to weather conditions... No idea. Long waiting times, which are indicated but not always correctly, for an attraction that is of (very) short duration. Very precious.
You must have good mobility, long walking distances.
The park is neatly maintained by the staff. And they wish you a good day, bonjour.
You can easily visit the park in half a day without any attractions.
Security at entrance. And in the park. Safe.
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is a stunning 17th-century chateau surrounded by formal gardens, offering a remarkable blend of architecture and natural beauty. The interior is steeped in history, with well-preserved decor elements that transport visitors to the XVIII century. The audio guide provides an engaging tour, complementing the overall experience. A highlight is the impressive kitchen, adding to the chateau's allure. Visitors can also enjoy dining at the on-site restaurant and bar area.
Beautiful and well maintained chateau. The building architecture really amazing. This chateau inspired King Louis XIV built Versailles. Have been here very long time ago.
linda yulianti — Google review
Beautiful castle though quite pricey. Well cared for and a well done audio guide in the price included.
Impressive and important in history. A nice visit. Our daughter of 6 even enjoyed it. The food in the self service restaurant at the beginning is a recommendation!
There is much to see and discover. If your kids want to dress up, they need to be at the dress room between 12 and 14.
Tess L?wenhardt — Google review
This is an absolutely incredible place. The chateau is beautiful and you are able to tour so many rooms. They have a great audio tour in many languages that is really well done. The gardens are wonderful. You are able to walk for hours if you choose. They do rent golf carts if you want to get around quicker. This is a highly recommended place that is no too far out of Paris.
Lance Whitley — Google review
Exceptional jewel to understand Versailles. The parc and the castle are very well organised with golf car and live animations in the cellar. A must see by good weather
David Coska — Google review
Many people think this is the most beautiful chateau in France. There ia a parking just in the front gardens close at 7 pm but the last access to the chateau is at 4:45. We arrived at 4:30 and it was just for us nobody was there the parking was empty and only a small group of people in the castle. Highly recommended.
Hansei Kai — Google review
Very pretty, the gardens are exceptional, unfortunately it was very hot during my visit so I didn't have a chance to view all of them. The house has excellent architecture, I would love to visit again.
Ritchy P — Google review
It was a great experience to be out in the French countryside and learn a bit of history without the massive crowds similar to Versailles. Taking a golf buggy around the grounds was a fun way to see everything and take pictures as quickly as you can. Food was very traditional French fare in the restaurant, which was an experience by itself (Andouille sausages, for example).
A must for anyone who wants to experience chateaus without being overwhelmed by the crowds.
Mario Arnulfo Dizon — Google review
A visit well spent! It's amazing to the castle that inspired Versailles and I loved all the Christmas decorations with the animatronics. I'd love to come back when there's warmer weather and to see the Christmas lights at night. Highly recommend!!!
Chloe J — Google review
Simply the most magical and magnificent historic moment in all of France... possibly all of Europe. Better than Versailles. Go go go see it. You won't be disappointed. It was an honor just to go. Plan to spend an entire day. Clean bathroom and great food as well. Cart rentals to see the grounds are available and worth the small fee.
Christopher S. Dailey — Google review
Better than Versailles in my opinion. Gorgeous, very well cared for, the staff are pleasant, and the audio tour is a theatricality done history which is quite well executed. Also, way less crowded than Versailles and other places. A reasonably priced cafe and you could actually have a picnic. Highly recommend! I've spent a lot of time in France and it gets my top recommendation.
Bianca L. Starr — Google review
Great place with old charm. Best location for a fairytale wedding. We came here for a private wedding event, which is well-organised with wonderful music and fireworks display.
Daniel Lo — Google review
This castle is not a popular tourist destination, but definitely a hidden gem among locals. We highly recommend coming here for a visit and hope we can get a chance in the future to see the fireworks.
Aquarius — Google review
Beautiful house with a fascinating but sad history. A lot of passion went into planning this house and gardens. We spent an extra 5 euros to go up to the dome where we could look out. I recommend this if you are agile. The spiral staircase to the top is narrow. My mom is 85 and she did it, though. Spectacular views at the top.
Barbara H — Google review
Small chateau. Big gardens. Good decorations during Christmas. The light show was okay. Seven minutes long.
Rohit — Google review
Great bit of history. The chateau is more raw than Versailles, which makes it quite interesting l. Being a good drive out of Paris, there are fewer people. Be sure to stay for the light/projection show at dark. We had a great day out.
Bret Marty — Google review
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte offers a fun experience, beautifully merging history with impeccable maintenance. From the moment you step onto the premises, the castle’s grandeur captures you.
The audio tour is particularly enjoyable, offering fun and insightful narratives about the historical figures. It's an engaging way to dive into the castle's past. The interior is a visual treat, with each room meticulously decorated.
The bar/restaurant by the entrance is a gem, serving delicious food that perfectly rounds off the visit. Highly recommend for a day out exploring European history.
Bertil Snel — Google review
The castle is gorgeous. I definitely recommend visiting it on a beautiful day as opposed to a rainy one. Seems like there will be more to do especially in the garden. Be mindful it is Hardly accessible for wheelchairs and you will have to leave strollers at the entrance.
Mel LX — Google review
A very beautiful chateau! I appreciate how the displays in the chateau have English translations as well. The Christmas light show and displays were magnificent! The staffs of the chateau were friendly as well.
michiko acaylar — Google review
This place has done an outstanding job of making the holiday visit spectacular. Officially now my favorite place to visit in the Paris and nearby area. Thank you for all your hard work and sharing this beautiful place with us.
Mary S. — Google review
How there are not more visitors at this chateau is completely beyond me, it is unquestionably superior to so many of the larger chateaus that receive more visitors. It is such a marvel of architecture and the way it compliments the gardens is perfection. The inside of the house is full of history with a good tour.
A walk to the Hercules statue is an absolute must and not too far. The view from the statue down over the chateau is incredible and really gives perspective.
The little kiosk outside does lovely crepes as well!
Olivia — Google review
One of the most beautiful castles I visited so far. The audio guide is a must to really enjoy the experience. It is not crowded, so the visit is very comfortable and you can really enjoy it. I suggest to rent a golf car and take a tour of the garden
Vittoria P — Google review
There is a lot of decor elements in very good condition. The interior light also creats a magic atmosphere of XVIII century. The audio guide is a good accompaniment to the visit and it's not boring at all. However the most impressive part is a kitchen of the chateau.
There is also restaurant and bar zone on the chateau area. Highly recommended to plan your visit for candles night pick nick during summer time.
Oksana Sukhenko — Google review
Photographing weddings at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte in France is a truly exceptional experience.
The breathtaking 17th-century architecture and the magnificent formal gardens offer an unparalleled romantic setting.
The grandeur and elegance of the château, along with its beautifully manicured landscapes, provide a stunning backdrop for capturing timeless moments.
Each wedding at Vaux-le-Vicomte is like stepping into a fairy tale, making it an extraordinary location for any wedding photographer.
Can't wait to go back there- IG- LaurenAshleyStudios
The Gothic cathedral Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most iconic and beautiful architectural sights in all of France. The cathedral, which was built in the 13th century, features intricate stained glass windows and flying buttresses on all four sides. The cathedral is significant because it was the site of coronations for French kings from 1027 to 1825.
The cathedral is breath taking architecture and a wonder. I am trying to figure out, how could people from the past and would have appreciated the fact that this cathedral receives nowadays only or most of the time visitors? Where is faith gone? Where are the believers and Christians?
Ramata Sore — Google review
This church is stunning, the amount of detail work that’s gone into the statues which holds the record for the most figures in a church in the world is just magnificent. The glass work is eclectic and like non I’ve ever seen before, I can only imagine how it glimmers when the sun it’s the glass just right. This location is definitely the main attraction in the city and it’s definitely worth the visit.
Johan Naviel — Google review
Incredibly beautiful architecture...didn't know every French king had been crowned here. Younger yet bigger than Notre Dame in Paris. Definitely a must see.
Sarah McD — Google review
Fantastic historical site. I am notbsure how it compares to the one in Paris since no one can get in there now, but there is a lot less people and the building is very well kept. All the details in the construction are simply amazing. No ticket needed.
George Jia — Google review
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Reims is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Its stunning façade, adorned with intricate sculptures, leaves a lasting impression. Inside, the grandeur of the nave, supported by elegant columns, is awe-inspiring. The stained glass windows, renowned for their artistry, cast a kaleidoscope of colors that bathe the interior in ethereal light. The cathedral's historical significance as the site of French royal coronations adds to its allure. Despite enduring damage during World War I, meticulous restoration has preserved its magnificence. A visit to this iconic cathedral is a journey through time and a testament to human craftsmanship and devotion. It's also free to enter but has a gift shop within which supports it's funding. Highly recommended!
Sanka Illangakoon — Google review
This cathedral is absolutely beautiful, the staff were all very kind. I would definetly recommend visiting the cathedral if you are in Reims or surrounding areas. The cathedral is in stunning condition for being over 400 years old. Overall an amazing experience.
Hugo Potchebout — Google review
In love with our history, one day I had to visit the city of coronations and of course the cathedral. What a beautiful building filled with so much history, events. A magnificent construction. Huge and whose maintenance and restoration make it a beautiful monument dedicated to the Catholic religion and the coronations of our kings. A statue dedicated to Saint Joan of Arc is necessarily visible there. It's crowded but it's reasonable and then unlike some buildings of the same type, I found a great calm and a beautiful serenity all the same. To see without hesitation. For the duration of the visit everything depends on you, are you ready to read all the informative brochures? Are you a strong believer? So if you belong to one of two categories you will be the sole judge of your time. Otherwise in one hour you will have been able to observe the building.
Lo?c Digitiz — Google review
A nice church to visit while on the way to champagne country.
Our tour from Paris made a brief stop here, and it made for a bit of awe and introspection.
The building itself is adorned with hundreds of statues and statues holding statues. Inside, stained glass windows give everything an intentional tinge of pink and purple hues.
Near the back, there are relics of saints and several extravagant chapels.
Andrew Neary — Google review
Replete with history, this cathedral has seen coronation of 34 French kings over a millenium. Beautifully designed. Weathered by age and conflict, the place retains its grace and charm.
Milind ?Joe? Joshi — Google review
The Cathedral of Reims is an architectural masterpiece! 🏰 Its stunning Gothic design and intricate details make it a must-visit in Reims. The cathedral's rich history and significance as the coronation site of French kings add to its allure. Don't forget to admire the beautiful stained glass windows and take in the grandeur of the interior. A true gem in the heart of Reims! 🌟
Elin Kristjansdottir — Google review
Amazing, if you are anywhere near Reims this is a site you shouldn't miss. It's easy to access, in a wonderfully peaceful area, and is as or more stunning than many cathedrals in the country. I could have spent days hearing about the historical coronations and critical events in the history of France that occurred at this site.
Aaron Trentacosta — Google review
A true work of art, its size and architectural details simply take your breath away. One of the most beautiful and well-maintained cathedrals in France. Both the interior with the glass painting and the exterior with the architectural details are worth it, you will give them a good part of the time to be admired. Moreover, the cathedral can be visited with a guide in French, German, English.
Sasha — Google review
Amazing place, this is maybe one of the mot beautiful cathedrals in france. Don’t miss to take time to go deep in the magic Colors of the stained glasses to feel this very special light.
Jacques Perconte — Google review
Of course I've not seen every cathedral in the world but for me one of the most beautiful churches I've ever seen. Very impressive! No fee to enter, but you can think about giving what it's worth for you or pay for a candle in memory of a loved one.
Andrea Sagawe — Google review
Impressive to see. Especially the outside is beautiful with all the details. Inside is nice to see with the glass-in-led windows. When you are in Reims this is 1 of the most impressive sights to visit.
Rolf van der Hagen — Google review
It's is an amazing place, highly recommend everyone to visit. Very beautiful stained glasses. Tour on the roof also very interesting and inspiring!
Serafim Egorov — Google review
Cathedral is a an absolute jewel of gothic architecture! If in Reims it’s definitely a must visit.
Great for architectural enthusiasts as well as religious pilgrims. Mass services are frequent and easy to find out.
It breathes history from medieval times, through coronations to modern post war truce meeting with German chancellor Adenauer.
My personal favorite is the smiling Angel on the outer facade.
As with every monument, expect renovations and parts of the interior/ exterior to be covered due to works.
A highlight compared to Paris is that it’s not too busy and you marvel at peace with no too many people pushing you.
Jordan Racek — Google review
Magnificent cathedral, free entrance for public, you can park close by, some restaurants just outside the cathedral.
Isuru Manikkage — Google review
This Cathedral has so much character and detail even from the outside, very impressive. The scale of it is quite large for a Cathedral in a smaller town. Definitely worth the stop if you are driving by the area.
Los Notes — Google review
Decided to head away from Paris for a day and drive out to REIMS. So glad we did as this place is an absolute gem. The cathedral from the outside is beyond words, absolutely stunning. We were lucky enough to visit when there was a service taking place and the sound of the choir within the high roof of the cathedral was joyous. Out of all the buildings we visited whilst in France this is the one.
Roger Parkinson — Google review
Extremely nice building especially when you see its illuminated exterior in the evening, full of statues, big arches, colored windows, the French king was crowned here during the tumultuous years of Joan of Orleans, I think it is always good to go there, sit for a while and think... do not forget to see the Statue de Jeanne d'Arc in front door...
Marek Sopko — Google review
Amazing cathedral built in the Gothic style. Great history behind this cathedral. When visiting this Cathedral take a few minutes to sit on the benches across from the Cathedral to take in the magnificent architecture and the majestic views.
Entrance is free. I spent around 45 minutes inside - walking around admiring the architecture and also taking time to sit quietly and pray.
This is a must visit if you are in Paris. There are frequent trains.
The Hôtel-Dieu Museum, also known as Hospices de Beaune, is a renowned attraction in Beaune. It was originally built in the Middle Ages as a hospital and later transformed into a museum. This flamboyant Medieval hospice showcases local art and furnishings from that era. The Gothic architecture adorned with vibrant glazed tile roofs adds to its magnificence. Additionally, the establishment owns prestigious vineyards whose wines are sold under Domaine Hospices de Beaune.
Historical landmark which served as the first ever hospital in the world. The place have a rich history and a nice audio guided tour. I would say this is this is the main attraction in Beaune.
Romeo — Google review
Super place. Well worth an hour away from the wine in Beaune.
Beautiful building and interesting displays in an old hospital.
Audio guide and plan provided. Good value.
Doug Neilson — Google review
1/4/23
Very interesting museum in a former hospital that was in use up to 1984! Tells the story of how the hospital worked over time and daily life there. Also a must visit for medieval art and architecture enthusiasts as the place is full of it. Displays are informative with the provision of an audio guide which can be in English and French.
William Pettifer — Google review
Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune is an absolute must-visit! Taking the guided tour is highly recommended to fully immerse yourself in the rich history of this place. While many flock to the region for wine tasting at the numerous châteaux, don't overlook the incredible beauty and fascinating history here. The museum provides valuable insights into the evolution of medicine and leaves you pondering how far we've come, yet how little we've advanced in some aspects. It's an incredibly interesting and thought-provoking experience that shouldn't be missed.
Sue Real — Google review
Great place to visit, so many history inside…I have been there with my 11 years old son and he was also very interested, the place is very well maintained and organized, definitely a must go if you are in Beaune!
daniel quirolli — Google review
Hôtel-Dieu Museum is one of Beaune's must-visit attraction spots, besides the various wine domains and caves in the city. You'll learn about the building's history and transformation, which is entwined with that of the city. Audio-guide is included in the entry ticket. Book online in advance to avoid long queue.
Anh Vu TRAN — Google review
This is a must see if you are in the area. The building is definitely unique with a great story spanning centuries. The self-guided tour (with individual devices for narration) takes up to 2 hours.
Vincent Paquit — Google review
We visited on a half market day via tour bus and enjoyed the area. Restrooms were not bad. There are many places to have lunch and shady spots to relax. The market packed up at 1, so get there early if you want to check it out!
asmiley1 — Google review
The hospice is definitely worth a stop. The very detailed audio information played on demand via a special phone provided was a great addition to the basic tour. It is an amazing place that was set up by a nobleman in the 1400s.
Christopher Bryant — Google review
The Hôtel-Dieu Museum, located within the Hospices de Beaune in France, is a fascinating historical site. The museum showcases the former hospital's rich history, featuring impressive architecture, vibrant tapestries, and a collection of medical instruments. Visitors can explore the iconic Polychrome Room, known for its stunning timber ceiling. The museum provides insight into medieval healthcare practices and the charitable work of the Hospices. Overall, it's a captivating blend of history and art, offering a unique glimpse into the past.
CSJ BM — Google review
🏥🎨 Special museum about hospital, medical research, architecture & art 🏥🎨
In a museum special, a blend of themes, 🏥🎨
Hospital, research, architecture, and art it gleams. 🏥🔬🏛️🎨
An audio guide, informative and clear, 🔊🎧
A companion that enlightens, easy to steer. 📚🌟
On Christmas Day, when most remain closed, 🎄🚪
Beaune's gem opens, as the town's repose. 🎁🌟
Art pieces unique, miracles enshrined, ✨⛪️
Jesus' wonders and Judgment Day's design. 🖼️💒
In this museum, a tapestry unfolds, 🏥🎨
Where history, science, and art behold. 📜🔬✨
🌟AJ suggests to museum🌟
Upgrade the museum souvenir shop eg provide more information on wines sold there, and why these will make special gifts
Anne-Jolie — Google review
Very interesting and astoundingly beautiful museum which was a hospital in the early modern age. If you are anywhere near Beaune, this is certainly worth checking out. Cheap admission includes audio tour which is available in many languages. Great trip through 16th-18th century history.
Mike Harms — Google review
Beaune is famous for wine and this impressive former hospital for the poor. The Burgundian roofs and architecture are beautiful to see and it is famous with tourists. You can get an audioguide and explore the history of the halls. Every year in Nocember is the charity wine auction as the hospices also have their own vinyards.
Philipp Schiwek — Google review
A must see. An historical monument that's full of interest and home to a fabulous altar polyptic. Keenly priced, with free audioguides.
andy howell — Google review
Absolutely a MUST VISIT. I understand that a lot of people come to visit and drink wines at the many châteauxs But this place has great beauty and wonderful history. It tells us how FAR medicine has come ! And at times, how little we have advance? It's super interesting.
Noelle Marozeau — Google review
Sleepy little town with amazing architecture. The hospice with its beautiful roof was especially lovely. Wandered through the narrow streets and came upon an impressive looking church.
Zaida Vorster — Google review
Make time to go visit. This hospital built in the 1400s. Very interesting. The audio tour is presented as if you are talking with the wealthy couple that funded the construction. A fun POV. If you bring children, there's a special audio tour available for them. Very enjoyable .
Susan Davis — Google review
a wonderful visit to France's 14th century past - an inspired venue dedicated towards healing men & women's hearts, body and souls.
Thank you Emerald river cruises for organizing this wonderful excursion.
Doug Pauls — Google review
Very impressive building from the 15th century. Created to provide hospital facilities to the poor, it continued to provide medical services into the late 20th century.
The price of entry includes a self- controlled audio tour about life in the Hospices through its history.
Roger — Google review
This place is amazing. Bever thought that a private own hospital could be this cozy and welcoming, especially during the revolution days. The facilities are surprisingly well preseved and protected for the visitors to know about that period of time. If it wasn't that sunny, I would love to spend more time there just to listen to the bells from the tower.
Margaret Pooh — Google review
Such a fascinating building and history. I was amazed and it definitely surpassed my expectations. I definitely recommend the museum. The collection of chests was great. I was surprised by the inner courtyard, the pharmacy, the Kitchen, the main doom with its roof and the little chapel.
The Basilica Notre Dame de Fourviere is a neo-Byzantine religious confection of Roman columns and religious iconography, located in Lyon, France. Its towering exterior is meant to impress with its gleaming marble, gold gilt, fantastic stained glass and hallucinogenic ceiling, making it one of the city's most popular attractions.
Our Lady of Fourvière is an imposing church on the top of the hill with panoramic views of almost the entire city of Lyon. Inside, the rich decoration gives a grandeur to the temple that fixes you. I believe it is the most important attraction of the city without this meaning that this beautiful city does not have many hidden beauties for the traveler. Also for the climb to the hill I highly recommend the picturesque wagon with the cog railway.
panagiotis dimitrakopoulos — Google review
The church is located up the hill of Lyon city, the view is spectacular. You can see almost all the building in Lyon. Also the church and art are beautiful both in and out. It is not crowded by the time I visited. It is easy to get here by train. Recommended to come as it must be the bucket-list for Lyon city!
Pongpisut Thakhampaeng — Google review
Very beautiful place. Just outside is the splendid view o of the city. Try to get the timing. Right so you can see the sun setting over the city. It’s really breathtaking.
Tirthankar Shom — Google review
Great view from this hill. Take F2 line up and enjoy the long downhill stroll through old town. Also check out the amphitheatre nearby before you head down.
Jared Larson — Google review
The Basilica is beautiful inside and out, especially when seen up on the hill. The view looking out over Lyon is even better, you can see for miles and look down on all the other landmarks that you probably walked past on your way to this one. Stunning.
Evan Strain — Google review
A beautiful piece of art. A great location to enjoy the view of city from the height. It is an equivalent of scare couer of Paris but maybe slightly better I feel. You can either walk uphill to this place, or can take a cable train or even a car since the place is well connected with roads.
Shreyansh Jain — Google review
Impressive cathedral overlooking Lyon from the top of the hill. Very particular architecture design. It is quite impressive from both outside and inside. The entrance is free and not much to wait to enter. You can visit both the cripta and the main church.
Luca — Google review
Mosaics, stained glass and paintings are more impressive than many places I have seen architecturally and artistically. The location is very good and you can see Lyon from a bird's eye view. We went on foot, I recommend everyone to go out by walking.
Oguzhan Kocabas — Google review
I think it is the most beautiful place of worship in Lyon and I think it is difficult to say otherwise. It is definitely a place that amazes externally and internally indeed and it can be seen from literally every corner of the city center of Lyon! It can be reached by funicular and from the hill you can enjoy a splendid view! Admission is free and it is possible to take photos.
Andrea Nori — Google review
A beautiful, ornate cathedral that I would highly recommend visiting for anyone who appreciates such places. It probably won't be quiet, as it's a big draw in the city, but it won't matter. And there is a great view from just outside the cathedral as well as a restaurant and café. Parking your bike isn't super easy, is my only criticism, as there doesn't seem to be any dedicated spaces for them. However, I was pretty easily able to put it somewhere.
Alex Jakeman — Google review
Visiting this magnificent cathedral provides an opportunity to appreciate the exquisite beauty of architecture, transcending its purely religious significance.
It is highly recommended to maintain a sense of decorum, refraining from raising your voice, and respecting the solemn atmosphere during Masses when exploring the cathedral.
Upon concluding your visit, you can savor a splendid panoramic view of the city from the nearby lookout point and indulge in a delightful coffee and snack at the outdoor café in close proximity.
Yarob Badr — Google review
While spending the day in Lyon we saw this beautiful white church high on a hilltop. We found an old funicular (one of the only four in the world) to take us to the church. The ride was unique but sadly passed through tunnels without any views. Once we got out, we saw this beautiful church both inside and out. In the crypt area, they had an exhibit about the cloth of Turin. There are also spectacular views of Lyon at the backside of the church. Definitely worth the visit if you're in the area...
Jeff Walters — Google review
This is an amazing Notre Dame! One of the best I’ve seen in France. There’s a few way to reach it, there is a metro station stop directly in front, you can climb up the steep steps and the steep hike they Jardin de rosary (which we did) or you can drive up and park nearby. Highly recommended.
Dan Ho — Google review
Very beautiful church. The priest passing by greeted my family and I sitting in the pews and struck up a conversation in my native language, my children loved it. It was a great heart warming welcome for the children as it was their first time in Europe and inside a church.
A side note, as a visitor to any holy place, please be respectful, keep your voice down and control your children. Always make sure you are aloud to take pictures (never assume you are allowed to take pictures just because there are pictures online). While we were there there was was woman who thought that everyone in the church couldn't hear her.
J ?The Engineer? C — Google review
Just had an incredible experience at the Notre-Dame Basilica Fourvière in Lyon! 🙌✨ The journey to reach this magnificent landmark was absolutely worth it. Climbing the steps up the hill, taking in the stunning views of the city along the way, and finally standing in awe of the basilica's beauty – it's a memory I'll cherish forever. Lyon, you never cease to amaze me! 😍🏰 #NotreDameBasilicaFourviere #LyonExploration #UnforgettableViews
Andy Low — Google review
An absolutely gorgeous place to visit with some incredible architecture. A great view of Lyon from above at the back of the basilica.
It was quite busy when we visited in the middle of the day, so it was not the best time to appreciate everything in a peaceful atmosphere.
Shannon T — Google review
About 15 mins after you cross the bridge into Old Town. It’s a long upward ascent to the Basilica, but the view at the top makes it all worth it. The architecture is beautiful and the Priests were also very welcoming when we went inside. Recommended to visit.
Terence Israel — Google review
This is quite simply one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world.
The Stained Glass windows are wonderful, especially around the altar.
The mosaics around the knave are incredible.
The views are spectacular.
The external building is so well cared for.
Sean O'Neill — Google review
One of the most spectacular places to visit in Lyon during the summer. You are able to see the city of Lyon from the terrace of basilica and in the middle of the summer this place can be quite crowded. If there is no clouds the view can be amazing as most buildings starts to reflect the sunlight, making a unique view. Inside the basilica is spectacular with French architecture is showing its best of times. Good place to pray as well if you are keen on doing so.
Tharindu Athauda — Google review
Absolutely beautiful with amazing views of the river and the city. The funiculaire was quite busy to go up, so I walked instead. The walk was moderately challenging with lots of steps. I took the funiculaire back down, and it was much less busy on the way down. There is so much to see at the Bassilica. Check out the crypt and the chapel for Mary, too. Beautiful
Anthony Mbanefo — Google review
A beautiful cathedral overlooking the city of Lyon. The church is a functioning place of worship so please treat the area with utmost respect. The intricate details on ceilings and walls show how much the people cherish their religion. Downstairs there's a crypt that one can visit. Don't forget to go behind the church to see a beautiful panorama of Lyon. Best way to get here is to take the furnicular.
Ryan Chua — Google review
We walked through both floors and around the Basilica and it was very amazing. Tons of extremely impressive mosaics and lots of gold. A very amazing and dramatic view. They very well explain all the mosaics and art in the hall. The descriptions are only in French so make sure you either have your translating camera or someone to read the descriptions to you if you need as they are quite interesting. The lower floor was super unique showing different countries views on the church which isn’t super common it feels.
Dorian Munro — Google review
Magnificent basilica and not a castle as it looks from afar.
Also spectacular view from the monument's terrasse. A view only beaten by Mont Martre towards Paris in my book so far.
We had the pleasure to participate to the mess on Sunday and it is also breath taking as it is full of visitors participating in the singing.
Hristo Shishkov — Google review
Just stunning - the highlight of Lyon for sure. They call it 'the upside down elephant' because it resembles an elephant on its back and it's strangely apt. The inside is beautiful and FREE to enter which is nice. Also really enjoyed the innovative contactless votive candle payment system. Great gift shop across the street too. Just beware the very steep hill and stairs up to the Basilica - they're no joke!
Nicholas — Google review
This basilica is located in the most strategic point in Lyon to get a great view of the city. Just walk around the basilica to the other side of the plaza and you will see all of Lyon in front of you. You can see the two rivers, and all the areas up to the far mountains.
For the basilica itself, I really liked the lion statue at the entrance, it's a great piece of art.
The candle stands inside are so beautiful with all the colorful candle cups.
I also liked the stained glass and paintings. I'll share some photos here.
Vieux Lyon is located on the banks of the Saône River and features historic mansions with terracotta-tiled roofs and hidden courtyards. The Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, built in medieval times, houses an elaborate astronomical clock, while the Movies & Miniature Museum displays miniature models created by Dan Ohlmann. The area's steep streets are lined with upscale bars serving Beaujolais wines and fine-dining restaurants.
Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardèche is a unique complex located about 7km northeast of Vallon-Pont-d'Arc. This UNESCO-listed site is a replica of the original Grotte Chauvet cave and features around 1000 meticulously reproduced paintings, as well as approximately 450 bones and other debris.
Very impressive presentation of the very first human painting art in the world. Even the cave is a replica, you totally have the feeling of being in the real cave. I think it is fully acceptable that the original cave is not open for the public in order to preserve the original paintings. The interactive part of the exhibition well introduce the fauna of the ice age.
thomymiskolc — Google review
Didn't know what to expect as you see a replica of the caves not the real deal. Got to say its well done and once inside you soon forget your not in the real cave. The audio tour is available in English and switches automatically as you go through each section. It takes about 1 hour to walk the cave.
jared ellam — Google review
Well I'm afraid it didn't quite hit the mark for a number of reasons. 1) we book a ticket for 15:30 and are then told we are late even though we were at the gate at 15:20. 2) You arrive at the entrance to the cave system. At the last minute you are told to download an App to be guided through the visit. Trouble is the site has very little phone signal (even the guide was laughing at that). 3) let's remember that this is a module of the real thing, but the guide says no photos and no videos. Why on earth not?! Sorry but I've €18 for this and want remember my visit... 4) OK, it looks inside but it is lifeless with no dampness, not cold enough and no sense of being in a real cave. 5) I guess I have to trust that this is a good replica of the real thing....
We went in Late November. I can imagine summer is very busy.
Simon Foster — Google review
Book your spot in the grotto tour in advance! We arrived at 1pm (in April!) and the grotto was booked out for the day 😮 Museum is still worth a visit though! So is the temporary art installation "animal de la préhistoire" That was absolutely fantastic! We went twice in a row... 😁
Vera Obeng — Google review
Absolutely worth a visit, there is so much to see at this site. But most impressive is the replicated cave. The attention to detail is amazing. The tour through the "cave" is slow and you get a real feel of how the real cave would appear.
Alexander Lewis — Google review
The original cave must be amazing and one of the most important for humanity. The copy is a huge engineering and architecture achievement. However I could not stop wandering how well they reproduced the original paintings. I would have loved to look at the details of each piece but this point is mute when we consider a reproduction.
The tour is rushed because they are more interested in making money.
Facilities are not set up for large Amos of people, in the Cafe I had to wait 30 minutes for a warmed up sandwich.
Overall very pleasant experience.
Ferenc Borondics — Google review
I would give this place ten stars if it was possible. The cave is so interesting, it feels as if it was the real one, both for smell and darkness, and the guide explained the main paintings, and still also a number of minor drawings had been recreated and were visible. A second visit would also be interesting. The place also offers a park and an we could see an "moving" art exhibit which, although it had no connection with the archaeological visit, was surprising and great. There is plenty of parking and the place is easy to find (despite the winding road). It is forbidden to take photos in the cave as we were said the pictures are online.
monica pronzini — Google review
Great place to visit. Lots to see and do. Even though a replica the grotte was great.
Karen Loizou — Google review
The whole tour is amazing. Delphine, our tourist guide was super fun and explained everything with such passion that I took off the headphones with the english version and I can assure you I understand her in french (I understand a bit of french normally).
I know is a replica but is well made and the drawing are impressive. It's worth to visit it
Javiera Rodr?guez Q. — Google review
We arrived around 5 pm and wanted to visit the cave. At the entrance we were already told that we must pay the complete price, but not see everything because of "the storm“ (lame excuse). The funny thing is: At the same time, each point of visit is covered. We decided to visit the cave anyway. In the cave we got headphones to listen to the explanations in German. So far, so good. However, the guide didn't pay any attention to the foreign speakers at all. As soon as she finished explaining in French, she turned off the lights and we were left in the dark. When we left the cave, 40min before closing time, all places to visit were already closed. For this, 18€ was not worth it and the staff is also not helpful at all. If you do not speak French in the store, you are abandoned. For a tourist place really sad.
Josephine M — Google review
We just went here today and we had a very good experience! The first one we were not si fortunate as we followed Waze and google in English and we were brought to the original site so we had to add 25 minutes more I think to reach the site. We selected English for our daughter and we were lucky to be just the 3 of us! The tour was so intimate with our guide who was very knowledgeable and informative, we forgot to ask his name! But he answered every questions and showed us interesting things! We appreciated a lot of things because him! Removed the misconception that 30,000 years ago people were less developed, smaller and not so smart to than we are! But in fact no, they have bigger brains, worked only 6 hours and created this magnificent cave that is such a marvel!
David Mia LB — Google review
Really very interesting to go to. it looks so really nicely done. I really recommend it. just go you won't regret it. There is a large cafeteria and gift shop. you are left in groups of 12. yes it is a replica cave but a very good one !!!
Mark’s Wanderlust — Google review
I have to admit that firstly I hesitated to go as it is about a replica of the real Chauvet cave. After reading all the good comments we did go and do not regret this! It is really great. We did go with 3 kids 12, 14 and 16 and there is an app that you can download upon the entrance and which will guide you through the cave with good intervals in different languages. Even in Dutch which was perfect for us and the kids. Please don't go with very young kids as it is only disturbing for others. Once you are in the cave it is like you are in the real one.
J van der L — Google review
Loved the place. We arrived at around 9.30 for the 11.20 English language tour. This allowed us plenty of time to see the art installation, and the history of the area.
The tours start promptly, so be there or be square. You also have headphones to hear your guide. Great idea, helps block out screaming kids.
Very easy to walk if disabled. No steps and very gentle slopes.
Steve The Techy — Google review
Hello, before I go to some caves, but here it is different level. We like it very much.
Usually people explain that you need 3h to pass the area. Even the bad whether we need more to see all what we want.
Georgi Aleksiev (Joko) — Google review
It was awesome experience there. Cave is a replica. I have been to many different caves and this one looked pretty real. I liked it a lot. Plan your trip in advance. They have English guided tours to the cave at a specific time so we waited for two hours. There is a place to have your own lunch.
Stanislav Hordiyenko — Google review
Fantastic experience, BUT the English audio lasted longer, and the guide switched off the light, so we couldn't see what the audio was describing, there were lots of people and no need for the guide to turn off the lights!!!!!!!!!
Patty Wimpfheimer — Google review
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4941 Route de Bourg St Andéol, 07150 Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France
Had a wonderful lunch here! The waiters were very friendly, and the food was delicious and served quickly :) Very generous toppings on the pizza!
Jamille Viray — Google review
Dinner with team after congres day. 2 had filets de perche this fish filets were baked with a tartare sauce nothing to have a waw feeling. 1 penne ciocarna ( see picture) also no real wow effect missong of spices and 1 spaghetti fruits de mer seems was ok. white swiss wine could be better. Service 2 people avetage. Thats why give a 3
Bruno Vandelanotte — Google review
Incredible pizzas, lightning fast service, 10/10 would come again 😍
Josh Scargill — Google review
The food was delicious and the waiters really helpful to translate to English for us. They even had a English menu. The place was warm and the pizza oven in the heart of the restaurant. It felt like an authentic Italian family business.
Lisa k — Google review
Nice neighborhood restaurant. Good selection and very tasty pizza. Highly recommend.
Irina Timokhina — Google review
The non-meat salad options are overpriced but the pizzas are worth every single penny. SO good!
Pranav Savanur — Google review
Friendly service, nice moule et frites... Ask for extra garlic
Sahal Yacoob — Google review
Great Italian food , many things home made, great service and advice by Salvatore the owner and great price vs quality ratio.
Roger Gerhard — Google review
Convenient pizza place with OK food. You can also get it for take away but it’s at the same price as eating there.
Lake Annecy, located in France, is a breathtaking body of water that offers ample opportunities for swimming and various water sports. The lake is surrounded by mountains and adjacent parks with plenty of bike paths to explore. It's an ideal place to take a stroll with your family or furry friend as all stores are pet-friendly. For the ultimate experience, it is recommended to visit during the end of spring or summer when the weather is perfect for enjoying all that this magical place has to offer.
Beautiful lake with a stunning vista of the snow capped alps in the background. The water is clear and blue. A great place to take a leisurely stroll, but also seems a popular area for running or cycling around.
L M — Google review
My visit to the Lake was so amazing. Annecy is a beautiful and peaceful city. The Lake had amazing views and it was simply picturesque.
The water was very clear and the rumours about the lake annecy having the cleanest water in Europe seemed true.
As a tourist to Annecy you definitely have to visit the Lake. There are alot of beautiful places to take nice pictures and after having a fun time at the lake there are a lot of restaurants and bars around you have a meal or drink at very affordable prices.
I will definitely be visiting again in the future as I love it so much my only challenge with the city is that it's very small so you there are no trains or trams to go around and I dont understand how the buses worked.
Babajide Esho — Google review
Super super bluish lake covered around with mountains. Must recommend to take a boat ride which is worth. You can view
the alps from here in the boat ride.
Shweta Singh — Google review
It was raining therefore not a good time to visit this lake. However this place is amazing with great views and shining blue water.
Great place to visit in summer time for boating and swimming!
Bhagyashree Sawant — Google review
Definitely you cannot visit France without visiting this place “lac d’Annecy”. It is a magic place with these unimaginable views. Here you can walk with your family, your dog… all of the stores are pet friendly. I prefer to visit this village in summer or in the end of spring because the weather is the most important thing to enjoy it till 100%. Also, behind the pics, there is a big park with grass to rest a bit.
Sara Ari?o — Google review
A beautiful lake with a view of the mountain peaks. Crystal clear blue water. A small port located by the lake. The lake is so clear that you can clearly see the mountains reflected in it.
Daniel Mazurkiewicz — Google review
Amazing lake with best city view!
Sun Yong — Google review
What is amazing lake and I wish I stayed long time to try all the activities.
I drove a boat which was new experience for me and I enjoyed it.
Even walking around was cool.
Behind it beautiful mountain that make the place like you are in heaven.
Osama Almatrafi — Google review
Beautiful Lake surrounded by mountains!
Breathtaking views. I recommend visiting this amazing place, it is a very charming town, plenty things to do whole year round, not too far from ski resorts
Marz Mistry — Google review
Wonderful place! One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen! Great for a walk with views of the mountains. Good restaurants and exceptional architecture of the buildings.
Betina Quadros — Google review
Truly stunning. I will certainly be back for a longer stay! There are water activities to try and the little village town has a lot more shops and restaurants than I had expected! Come for no less than a full day because you will want to enjoy the leisurely lunch, do shopping and enjoy lake. The morning market is really good and the locals are very friendly compared to the rest of France. The region is famous for its dairy products.
alekskors — Google review
Such a beautiful lake and lovely walk around the streets of the old town. Well worth a visit if you're in the area 😁
Alana Williams — Google review
Such a beautiful lake with a magnificent view. You can enjoy a picnic with your loved ones while bathing in the lake or taking a sun bath. There is a good restaurant besides the lake but the number of food outlets can be increased to provide food at all times to the tourists.
Apart from that, clear water, blue vibes and the pure environment just makes your day. ❤️
Ayushi Narayan — Google review
A lovely place to spend the day. So pretty and peaceful
Virginie Noro — Google review
Lake Annecy claims the Europe's most cleanest and clear lake! 😍 its such an amazing clear lake with a French Alps view 😍
There are plenty of activities to do on the lake such as kayaking, swimming (the temperature maybe cold thus suggested to swim during summer) , pedal boat, etc.
Must visit lake 👍🏻
Chillon Castle is a 13th-century fortress located on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. The castle is well known for its beautiful lakeside promenade, which makes it a popular tourist destination.
I recently had the opportunity to visit Chillon Castle and it was an incredible experience. The castle itself is absolutely breathtaking, with its stunning location on the shores of Lake Geneva and its beautifully preserved medieval architecture. The tour guides were knowledgeable and provided a wealth of information about the history of the castle and the people who lived there. I was especially impressed by the audio guide, which allowed me to learn even more about the castle and its history at my own pace. The castle's location on the lake made for some breathtaking views and the gardens were a lovely spot to relax and take in the scenery. Overall, my visit to Chillon Castle was a highlight of my trip to Switzerland and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Illia Dobroskok — Google review
The castle is good for a quick evening visit. Takes about 1.5-2 hours roughly to study the captions in great detail and know a bit about the history and the background. The access is easy. There's a boat dock and the railway line that connects the station of Montreux is close by. They do have an entry fee. Some places have access restricted to visitors. You can choose to have an audio guide.
SOUMYANANDA GOSWAMI — Google review
The audio guide provided great narration and compelling stories of the history as well as recent developments and efforts to maintain the beautiful castle. Would recommend setting aside 2 hours for sufficient time to explore the castle.
Stefanie Tan — Google review
A smaller but beautiful complete castle. Nice structural components. Beautiful crystal clear water surrounds it including a shallow clear moat. Access to the towers were not allowed which is the only reason for minus a star rating.
Wanderlust Global — Google review
Such a beautiful castle. You admire how it is preserved from the ancient years. You can see the transformation if it across the years from room to room. If you follow the recommended plan of the visit, you can see everything, but you are not limited only to this. You can follow your own path and you will always arrive to main open plaza of the castle. The castle has a great view to the Leman lake and it’s so interesting to see how the regions and borders between countries have changed across the years. A beautiful activity for your weekend or free time.
Vasilis Skarleas — Google review
Incredible! Fantastic! Unexpected wonder! Honestly I could not say anything bad about this place especially considering this was a 1 day stopover for us and it was a place I had found online as a recommendation through Social Media. I was not expecting much but as we approached along the walkway on the beach you could see why this has been suggested. Immediately you can see how well preserved this castle is from the moats and walls around the outside and then the rooms, towers and even dungeons on the inside. If you have the time, I would recommend the audio tour to really get an understanding of the castle and its history.
Ben Pavesi — Google review
A beautiful island castle located in lake Geneva with interesting history. The castle has various sections showing different functionalities the castle have had in the past. Make sure to take the stairs to climb up the castle to get an incredible view. There were also galleries inside the castle showcasing antique crafts & objects.
Reza Nickmanesh — Google review
Would visit again and again! The castle is one of the best preserved medieval castles having been extensively studied and preserved. You can buy tickets online or in person at the gate. Depending on when you're visiting you're much better off buying ahead. We visited a couple of hours before they closed and didn't feel rushed exploring the castle. You'll get to visit the dungeons, tower keep, living areas, and even the latrines (which shockingly after ~700 years still smell...used). The brochure guide comes in many languages and is extremely helpful for appreciation. There is a gift shop inside and one outside, each with different items. Staff is friendly and speaks English.
Michael Barton — Google review
It feels like being transported back to the Middle Ages, and whether inside or outside the castle, it's truly astonishing. However, the underground areas gave me a slightly eerie feeling, not because they're bad, but because they're so authentic, making you feel like you're reliving that historical period. The immersive experience is incredibly strong! I recommend renting an audio guide to fully appreciate the charm of the castle.
Berry Peng — Google review
Awesome castle from the 1200s right on lake Geneva. We did the self guided tour which was easy to follow and took about an hour. Some really cool history and amazing views of the surrounding area. There is also an option for a longer guided tour if you'd like.
- — Google review
Strongly recommend the audio tour. It comes with videos too. 6 bucks and you get great information about the castle that makes every room interesting. Loved the entire trip, would do again.
John Kopczinsky — Google review
Well maintained, with good and ample signage in English. Connectivity is good as well with the local buses stopping right outside. Castle itself is intriguing, almost like traveling in time with artifacts and untouched walls from the 13th century.
Nishant Chemburkar — Google review
Beautiful castle from the outside but we did not have a chance to visit. However, we did eat at Cafe Byron (great experience and food!) where I burned myself on the very hot metal barrier. They are aware of the danger as children have also done the same but it is up to the castle to fix. They could easily add wood on top of the metal- I hope they do so no one else gets hurt...
Anne-Sophie Rodriguez Hoyt — Google review
Gorgeous medieval castle on the Geneva lake with beautiful views. There is a museum inside with various exhibitions and lots to see and learn. It is famously linked to an epic poem by Byron named "the prisoner of Chillon". There is a great café just next to the castle and a souvenir shop. There are lots of benches to sit around and enjoy the view and a perfectly manicured garden all around the castle.
Michelle D — Google review
Fascinating to see the restored work done through the centuries, 1100s forward. So amazing to be able to walk through a maze of courtyards, covered bridges and rooms while experiencing the historical presence of the structure.
Accompanying furnishings are thoughtfully curated and arranged, complemented by painted walls from appropriate periods in history.
I didn't get an eerie feeling (although I skipped the dungeon and crypt), as I have before when visiting such a structure. Rather, I felt as if I could possibly have lived there during that time period!
Pam V — Google review
Very beautiful scene around the castle, walkable surroundings everywhere! The best part I guess is 3 hours max of free parking! Never miss if you have nervous of parking panic!
孫紹庭(Shao-Ting Sun) — Google review
Did not enter the castle but its located in a pretty location on Lake Geneva. Nice walk in the morning from city centre in montreux takes around 40 minutes. Enjoy the various art work along the path to the castle!
Iron Panda — Google review
Amazing castle in Switzerland. The most visited site and foe good reason. Well preserved, grand in size, and in a stunning location. Highly recommend on a visit to Switzerland
Alicia Jobe — Google review
Brilliant castle at the lake shore of Lac Leman. Accessible by train or with a boat/ferry. The tour through exhibition is very well structured and information is available in German/English and French. Using the audio Guide is highly recommended, giving a good understanding of the castle use through the centuries.
Dennis H. — Google review
Another nice castle to look around. Parking is a bit of a pain but we figured it out. Interesting things to see within and great views around. The climb to the top of the main tower was a particular highlight. One weird thing was their reluctance to sell us a family ticket as we only had one chid - never ever had that before!
Richard — Google review
Located by the lake, Chillon Castle should be on your list of places to visit when in Montreux not only for its historical significance but also for the views of Montreux.
The perfect time to visit would be when the weather is sunny. This ensures that the temperature in the castle is not too cold and you could get a picturesque image by the lake.
The Montreux Riveria card which most hotels provide to their guests gives you 50% off the entrance fare.
For those who want to learn about the historical and cultural significance of the castle in detail, an audio guide is available. If you decide not to opt for the audio guide, there are also description of each rooms on the walls which you could read.
Eu Ken Ng — Google review
This is such a remarkably stunning castle in Montreux. Also, it was the inspiration for Prince Eric's castle in Disney's Little Mermaid. How wonderful!
hey.junebug — Google review
This castle is a hidden gem with a mix of history and beautiful surroundings. Stepping inside feels like a journey through time, and the view from there is simply breathtaking. It's a charming place, making it a memorable visit.
Vanesa CG — Google review
A brilliant construction on the Lake Geneva with a spectacular view. The attention to detail is mind blowing. This castle has a lot of history dating back the mediaeval times. We got a free entry through the swiss travel pass so we checked it out while we were on Montreux. It was a beautiful building with lots of chambers, rooms, towers and hidden secret compartments and doors. They also have a restaurant by the castle which is quite convenient. We can also walk along the lake from the castle which has a breathtaking view. The entire tour has a guided tour or a audio guide to know about the history. A must visit history place while in Montreux, Switzerland.
Vivekananda Bheemisetty — Google review
This castle is so so so beautiful.
It's a must to visit when you're in Montreux. I can't help but be amazed by all the things preserved in the castle, going through all made me think as if I was travelling back to those olden days.
Wished I could spend more time here.
Good to visit earlier to avoid crowds.
One of the most iconic mountains in Chamonix, Aiguille du Midi is a great place to take in breathtaking 360-degree views of the French Alps. You can reach the peak by cable car from Chamonix year-round, and it's well worth braving the cold for some incredible views.
Cable car will get you straight to top, where you can see beautiful view of nearby mountains and Mont Blanc, this is a clearly must see sight in Chamonix
Aspector — Google review
Breathtaking views everywhere you look, it’s a unique experience being on this mountain. Highly recommend going beyond the beaten path of the cable car tour and exploring (climbing) if you have the time and physical fitness.
Viktor — Google review
It is worth visiting even though the cable car is expensive and you might get instant altitude sickness.
It’s also a great point from which to admire Mont Blanc and it’s glaciers.
The views are very impressive.
Quite amazing
Sorin Careba — Google review
Before purchasing tickets for Aiguille du Midi, consider these factors:
The views are incredible, but if you plan to visit the Panoramic restaurant, booking in advance is essential. Alternatively, there's a coffee shop at the first cable car stop, which doesn't require booking.
Keep in mind that the cable car can shake, which might be challenging for those with labyrinthitis or a fear of heights. If you have heart or lung problems, it's advisable to seek advice before going.
Dress warmly with gloves, heavy clothing, and a hat, as it can be very cold. Don't forget sunglasses and sunscreen to protect your skin from the cold.
Sue Real — Google review
Go in summer season.
I stayed 4 days and due to strong wind the cable car didn’t run for 3 days. Only at the last day I could catch but only to see 2 hrs of nothing but white clouds.
I could finally have a 15mins window of something, but could be much better in summer. When there’s less wind and snow or rain
Jin Jo — Google review
Reading the negative reviews you gotta laugh. They are about as helpful as complaining about lack of oxygen at the top.
Anyways. It’s a great experience. We thought it a little expensive at 69 euros but afterwards felt it was worth it.
Def check it out.
Jonathan Klippenstein-Epp — Google review
Breath taking view of the Mount Blanc. Very beautiful. Unfortunately it was closed so we couldn't take the telepherique to go Aiguille de midi.
Amal Lallmahomed — Google review
Stunning and truly magical landscapes everywhere you look. Many people have pointed this out throughout all reviews here. And again, the price per ticket to the highest point is 74,- €. Expensive, but worth it for once.
Tobias A. van der Poel — Google review
Visiting Aiguille du Midi was an awe-inspiring experience that left us utterly amazed. This architectural marvel is a true testament to modern technology, offering a breathtaking feast for the senses. The towering height at which it's built is a feat that immediately captures your attention, and its proximity to Mont Blanc adds an extra layer of grandeur.
The journey to the top was just as remarkable as the destination. The two cabins that take you up are a fun and exciting part of the adventure, enhancing the overall experience. Despite the cloudy weather on the day of our visit, the panoramic views from Aiguille du Midi were still utterly breathtaking. The way the clouds enveloped the mountains added a touch of mystique to the scene.
One of the most delightful surprises was the restaurant at the top. Not only does it offer a variety of delicious food options, but the quality was also impressive, considering the altitude. The assortment of beverages available was also a nice touch, allowing us to unwind while taking in the stunning vistas.
A small detail that stood out was the cleanliness of the facilities, particularly the toilets. Even at such a high altitude and remote location, they were impeccably maintained, contributing to the overall pleasant experience.
What added to the charm of our visit was the fact that it wasn't very crowded. We could truly immerse ourselves in the beauty of the surroundings without feeling rushed or crowded by tourists.
Andrei Semen — Google review
Beautiful cable car experience!
We bought our tickets for my daughter's sweet 16 birthday. It was incredible. Just be warned it is quite hard to breathe at the top level. Not so much outside, but inside the buildings it was difficult to catch our breath.
Stunning glacier views. There is moderate hiking trails at the lower level, as well as a outside bar and cafe. Truly an unforgettable time!
Wander_Woman — Google review
White Wonder !!!
Life time experience... Aiguille du Midi is a must see !!
Took a thought bus from Geneva and reached the base of Aiguille... It was an amazing bus ride. From there took stage 1 cable car to station 1 and from there 2nd cable car to station to and then a lift takes us atop of the mountain !!!
What an experience....
These spots are for Skiing points... It has all facilities necessary... Toilets to restaurants guides... Wonderful!!!
Rajapandian Raja — Google review
This ride up to the summit is an incredible, unforgettable experience. I went in April as a family of 4 with kids aged 10 & 8 and we loved it all - especially the Pipe and Step into the Void glass box which was awesome even in the cloud and snow, so doing it on a clear day would be even more amazing. It wasn’t a busy day so we enjoyed no waiting times and plenty of space to look around the different features of the experience - the tunnel and the 360 platforms were a massive highlight. The views are breathtaking and it’s so peaceful to be so high into the mountains. The experience is so well thought out with tonnes of different sections, views and exhibits. We stopped at the Plan d l’Aiguille Terrasse at 2317m the first stop point in the cable car journey on the way up to acclimatise and take in the views at that height before continuing on up and taking the second car up to the Piton Nord summit. My youngest did suffer with the altitude after being at the very top for nearly an hour so it’s worth considering not spending too long up there with kids and to pay attention to how you’re feeling as it can come on suddenly. We ordered croque toasties and a hot dog in the cafeteria which were good, but pricey, so take a picnic up with you if you want to limit the cost of the trip. Overall, given everything you see and how mind blowing it all is to experience in a few hours, the price of the ticket is more than worth it. The journey back down is just as much of a thrill as you look back up to the summit and question whether you were really all the way up there in the clouds - my favourite part on the way up and back were the three sections in the cabling where the car passed through a joining bit and did an unexpected bump and tipped a bit before speeding up an whooshing faster and everyone when woahhh in unison. The whole day was an unforgettable rush!
Natasha Peach — Google review
Just Amazing!!! The Mont Blanc Unlimited Pass includes access and the lift up which is better than paying separately. It also includes train and entrance to Mer de Glacé. Doing both in one day with lunch in between is a great way to spend one of your days in Chamonix.
HowCoolRolls — Google review
Absolutely worth the ticket price to get up high and see the Chamonix valley and the unique Alpine vistas. It will be cold at any time of year (even mid summer) so wrap up warm and enjoy. Climbers with the appropriate gear can step out onto the ridges and explore.
Gareth Nettleton — Google review
The view was amazing! We really loved it there, very informative as well. The ticket is quite expensive but it’s a one time experience where you can see Mont Blanc and many other peaks so clear including Matterhorn.
chick — Google review
The place is magnificent! The cable car ride by itself is already an attraction! It is quite unbelievable the engineering efforts to construct it, and the ride to the top of Aiguille du Midi is thrilling!
The view is amazing and it is a must! The price per person is not the cheapest one, but when you remember the unique experience, the cable car and the infrastructure, it becomes worth it.
Leandro Bigarella — Google review
cloudy day visit, but it was still fun enough. next time I want to be like the guys that took climbing gear outside
僊逸醉 — Google review
This place provided one of the most beautiful views I have seen in my life. The technology behind the building of this cable car station is also fascinating.
Horia Banciu — Google review
Excellent program, buy tickets online (if possible) or go there early. It is a privilege to visit this incredible facility, check weather forecast before you decide to go. You will have time to do sightseeing in Chamonix between buying your tickets and getting into your cabine.
Norbert Till — Google review
This place is, quite literally, breathtaking. If the views don't take your breath away, the altitude certainly will! Jaw dropping views of the highest peaks in Western Europe in the Massif range. One of the most memorable experiences of my life.
Lynda Bowyer — Google review
Highest place i ever been stunning experience and extraordinary view! 🏔🗻the cable car take you from 1000 to almost 4000 that is the highest overpass in the world! Worth visiting a lot!
Jana Grosu — Google review
What a wonderful place ! Worth the tour even if the lift price is … too expensive ! I really recommend to take a Mont Blanc Unlimited pass to have other tours and activities as the price is almost the same than Aiguille du midi !
You may feel a bit « sick » when you arrive but don’t panic, you will just need time to feel better
To have access to the platform View point, you will have to wait 30min to take beautiful pictures
Wear warm and hot clothes ! The temperatures are super cold
You even have a small cinéma to watch the story of High peaks ! Enjoy !
Delito — Google review
We took a cable car from Chamonix to Aiguille du Midi and, as our guide said, it was spectacular.
Absolutely wonderful views (we were lucky as it was very sunny weather). I was able to see Mont Blanc and take some great pictures from the 'window'. We were advised that oxygen would be 40% lower, so we took it easy on the stairs and tried to take deep breaths. I would recommend taking some sunscreen as it is very bright.
I was disappointed with the staff and their attitude - especially the guy who was responsible for letting people in by cable train (very rude, not helpful at all when we needed some support). Similar story with the lady who was taking pictures in the window. There is no need to be rude to people as they only want nice holiday pictures. They should take some customer service course or pretend to be happy.
Apart from that, I would recommend going to the top as it is worth experiencing.
Karol Zyga — Google review
Oh, the views . . . But be careful if you are planning to buy tickets in advance as you might not be able to go up. When we arrived, they were not letting people up due to poor weather conditions, but after a couple of hours' wait, they opened up. Although it was a bit cloudy when up there, I was happy with the views. Be mindful of difficulty to breathe as well as walk when up there, literally breathtaking ✨️ 😊
Dovydas Lilis — Google review
Book online for ease of getting ticket. The gondolas can be quite busy so be prepared for crowds. Once you’re up there it’s amazing. Really enjoyed it
Tom Santini — Google review
Nice views and short descriptions about skiing, climping etc. If you gonna ski down or go to the restaurant it’s worth to visit. But I would not pay 75e for just visit and go down.
QC Terme Pré Saint Didier is a remarkable thermal bath located at the foot of Mont Blanc, with a breathtaking view and an excellent spa design. Visitors can indulge in multiple hot pools and steam rooms for ultimate relaxation. An entrance fee is required to access this magical place, which also offers impressive massage services that need to be purchased separately. The reception staff might seem slightly anxious during the check-in process, but it doesn't lessen the overall experience.
We got a wonderful day, full of sun.
This place is amazing.
Make sure that you order also an entrance, besides the massage (both have to be acquisted separately)
Shahaf Markowitz — Google review
Best views on the river.. very peaceful to sit and enjoy... loved the quiet jazz music in the background. Food great. Lovely staff...why..because the sweet young waitress on her very first day accidentally spilled the drinks while serving us..(. it's not the end of the world...yes I got wet..) but what impressed me was the supervisors kindness towards making a mistake at work... there was no shouting at her and I'm sure she felt dreadful but no one tried to make her feel any worse. We all had a little laugh and I'm sure she will be an excellent waitress by the end of her first week! Just a side note to the boss...😉 if your staff spill drinks on customers... a kind gesture to your customer would be the offer of a little discount! However it's a beautiful place and we will be back!! 😆 Maybe in my swimwear next time😆
Susan Vermey — Google review
A great terme with many facilities, treats and great view. Outdoor hot bubble pools, indoor pools, salt room and many more.
Michal Peled — Google review
This place is fantastic. We've been here twice, and we enjoyed it. Great selection of saunas. Fantastic mountain views.
The place is quite crowded during the high season. You need to understand you won't be "alone." But still, you have enough space for everyone.
Don't forget to book a day in advance
Leah K — Google review
Magical place. Great view and very well-designed SPA. The only thing that was a bit bothering was the entrance experience and anxious reception staff.
fkanjom — Google review
Nice place to relax yourself. The negative point is that on Fridays the Italian buffet is no longer good as it was before. Too small portions, not enought quantity.
MICHAEL DARNAUD — Google review
Had a fantastic day, facilities are superb and excellent value for money, staff were very helpful
David Roberts — Google review
We visited here for the 8.30pm starlight evening session. The price (€58) included food and some alcoholic drinks, as well as access to all the facilities. It was busy and the changing rooms were a little crowded. We had a great time regardless. We our lost our wives, but sadly we found them again. lol
Richard Probert — Google review
Nice spa to relax at the base of the Mont Blanc. Has multiple hot pools and also steam rooms. The aperitivo is recommended
Elie Samaha — Google review
Avoid at all costs. A likely place to catch COVID. I previously visited the QC Terme in Chamonix and my expectations were based on that experience. This Pré Saint Didier facility is obviously being managed as a cash cow. We got more for 20 euro at the public facilities in Val d'Isere than we got for 77 euro here. The premises were rammed full of tourists and the building is a rabbit warren. It makes adequate physical separation impossible. I understand it is peak holiday season but QC regulates the number of entries so it is up to them. Weirdly, there was a guy with a sweets stand in the spa building taking up even more space. It was so crowded. There was no information on how to use the facilities and no map or way-finding information apart from a few cryptic signs. Most of the people looked entirely confused about where they were going and what they were doing. Mobile phones seem to be permitted in the pools and people were taking photos - great if you want to be famous in your bathing suit on someone else's instagram. The facilities are mediocre bordering on dilapidated. There is no sign of investment to justify the price. No chance of any peace in the sauna with streams of people constantly traipsing in and out. As for wellness, one can never be sure how one acquired a COVID infection but I developed symptoms 48 hours are visiting this facility. If you're doing it for the 'gram maybe go here and snap a pic. If you're interested in wellness, don't bother. This wasn't just disappointing, it was really unacceptable for a 77 euro fee.
Michael Wallmannsberger — Google review
It was nice. You pay for the view that's the stunning point
Phil Fuhrer — Google review
The place is very nice, the pools and outdoor area have fantastic views and overall worth going.
However there are some downsides:
- expensive
- overly crowded at times
- the "included aperitivo" is tragicly bad, the food is really awful (dry industrial pizza and bread, a bag of potato chips, unripe fruit, some low level parmesan cubes and some third rate olives which I would not feed to anyone). Also was annoyed by the time gated nature of the aperitivo, as we were warned quite sternly that we had 45 minutes at our disposal before we needed to clear our table, not that fun to be on a timer, considering this would ideally be a place for rest and relaxation.
Marco Cella — Google review
Outstanding spa with a wide variety of elements and plenty of space. The grounds are expansive and it is a pleasure to explore. Find a private nook, a quite sauna or spa. I would recommend bringing a water bottle, plenty of places to hydrate, but the cups are small.
Hugh Jass — Google review
Price changes so those on the website are not accurate. The buffet was very disappointing. The staff were very annoyed that we were there. The food was horrible and no selection of gluten free was available, nor upon request. The drink service was totally lacking. The water was not hot but luke warm. The changing rooms had a few holes in the floor and the water in the front showers was a drizzle. For the price paid as we were in four was a waste of hard earned money. I would definitely expect more for such an establishment. The scenery is awesome as you see Mount Blanc mountains range. This place a few years ago was much better. Too bad, but I don't think they care so much as tourism is always changing do people come anyways. Having a vacation home in La Thuile makes me almost at home with the Terme, but I will not be back for a while unless I read some very positive reviews.
Joshua Luster — Google review
Place is just awesome, but rating 3 due to poor customer service. Nobody told us to book aperetivo time slot in advance, and we were given time which was too late and we could not stay that long. Zero empathy from the staff and no willingness to even try to look for solution. It would be nice if staff was more friendly and customer-oriented.
Olia Petrovska — Google review
Its a great treat after some long TMB days we had a great time in the place. Its a have to do if you are in the area and especially during the TMB. Its not cheap but definitely worth the money. And the desk man was really nice.
guy gazit — Google review
Maybe the daytime experience is better, but I don't recommend this place, especially for that price. Completely overrated.
We went for the under the stars experience, which was 2 hours, ranging from 19:30 to 21:30, including an appetitive. Besides the amazing scenic views, there's nothing great about this place. The staff is not only unhelpful but beyond rude, more focused on kicking you out than anything else. Completely overcrowded, which is weird as you had to make reservations in advance and it was a week day.
There were no vegetarian options at all and the food overall was so dry it was hard to swallow, mostly bread in different forms, the staff also didn't replenish the very little tasty things that you could eat once they were gone, even if it wasn't enough for the attendees.
There were queues for everything, to check-in, to get the food, to self serve your own drinks, to get into the pools, to take a shower, to use the hair dryer.
The ticket we booked was supposed to give you access to all the facilities during the 2 hours but with no previous indications, half of them were closed so you couldn't even plan ahead to visit them all.
Sol DR — Google review
Beautiful Beautiful place to stay here and the ambiance sooooo woooooow I truly love it
Kabogera Huwag ako — Google review
Great thermal spas, many spaces and good service, it is better to buy tickets in advance because in high seasons there might be no tickets left
Anel Duisenova — Google review
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Allée des Thermes, 11010 Pré-Saint-Didier AO, Italy