The magic of Mickey, Minnie and friends has thrilled visitors to France since 1992, the year that Disneyland Paris (or Eurodisney as it was then known) first opened its doors.
Set in Marne-la-Vallée, the most popular theme park in Europe includes Disneyland Park where larger-than-life characters parade down Main Street USA. Also here are the park’s most famous rides, including Big Thunder Mountain, as well as more leisurely amusements for younger children.
Next door is the Walt Disney Studios Park, where stunt riders strut their stuff, and backstage insights demonstrate how the magic comes to life. Of course, this part of Disneyland Paris also has a parade and its fair share of rides.
offers a great range of apartments, B&Bs and hotels near Disneyland Paris, some offering free shuttles to the park. The closest accommodation is in the villages of Magny-le-Hongre, Serris and Chessy, but the park has its own train station, so can be easily reached from Bussy-Saint-Georges and Torcy, as well as from Paris itself.
If you’re hiring a car, the options are even greater. Chelles has a distinctive church and offers quick access to the capital. Lagny-sur-Marne is set by a tranquil river, as is Meaux which also has a stately cathedral and adjoining bishops palace, as well as a tasty brie.