Gressy Things to Do

This imposing building wasn't built in a day. In the 12th Century, king Philippe-Auguste commissioned the construction of a manor house in the Bois de Vincennes. It was fortified two centuries later. Its flamboyant gothic style... more

This church, while retaining its function as a sacred space, is rendered utterly modern by the character and design of its architecture. Created by André Schulz in 1993, the simple, straightforward appearance creates a welcomin... more

This classy old church was constructed back in the 16th Century. Notre-Dame de Villepinte is situated in the center of Villepinte across from town hall, and has weathered nearly four centuries of distinguished heritage. It is p... more

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… Dame, Hotel Di Ville, Sainte Chapelle, The Bastille(monument only) and various other places… continue reading »

This world class cycling arena is situated in the Bois de Vincennes in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. Originally constructed in 1894, it was the official site of the Olympic games in 1900 and 1924. It still exists today as a... more

The more international of Paris' two airports, Roissy-Charles de Gaulle welcomes visitors from the planet over in its space-age terminals. To get to Paris from Roissy or vice-versa, one has three options: a taxi will take about... more

This bicycle racing track has a fantastic story intertwined with the history of the Tour de France. Constructed in 1896 as the municipal velodrome of Paris, La Cipale was the site of the grand finish of the Tour de France from... more

This Museum is charged with the substantial task of conserving and presenting a national collection relating to the history, art, and culture of immigration in France. Recognizing the work of immigrants as molding the reality o... more

The three showing rooms in the Vincennes Cinéma feature good movies and good crowds, out to enjoy major motion pictures and international films. See website for programming details. more

Situated behind the Place Bellecour, the Buddhist centre follows the methods of the Karma Ling institute, founded in 1980 by the Tibetan grand master Kalou Rimpotché. The centre is not a temple in the proper sense, but it does... more