ALSO TO SEE

• THE MARKET OF FONTAINEBLEAU

This market open year round is regarded as one of the finest food markets in Paris and the greater Paris region. Local specialties and a host of regional cheeses are particularly prized. Operates on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, from 7am to 1pm. 4 Place de la République, 77300 Fontainebleau, 01 60 74 99 99

• CHÂTEAU DE BLANDY-LES-TOURS

Take in this fortified castle, one of the last surviving examples of medieval military architecture in the Greater Paris region. Place des Tours, Blandy-les-tours 77115 01 60 59 17 80 www.chateau-blandy.fr

• LA VALLÉE VILLAGE

Step into a chic outlet shopping experience in a village-like mall offering discounts on 100 luxury labels. 3 Cours de la Garonne, 77700 Serris 01 60 42 35 00 www.lavalleevillage.com