Discover Chessy

Get to know Chessy from several perspectives: as the place where most of Disneyland Paris is located, with a historic village, and with cultural and green spaces. If you are considering Chessy for your stay, these different highlights can help with your travel planning. First decide whether you are mainly interested in the resort, the history of the place or spending time outdoors.

Disneyland Paris as a travel focus

Disneyland Paris is located mainly within the municipality of Chessy and comprises the two theme parks, Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios. The town’s name is therefore also associated with a large resort. If you want to plan your stay around a visit to the theme parks, this connection provides a clear point of reference when choosing your destination.

Chessy is also more than its connection to the resort. The historic village, local cultural venues and the Marne are other defining features of the place. Depending on what you want to focus your trip on, you can consider these features alongside a visit to the theme parks, rather than viewing Chessy from just one perspective.

Historic village and architectural landmarks

The historic village sits on the crest of a slope, with the Marne Valley bordering it to the north. This setting gives the village a distinctive landscape. Its buildings date from different centuries.

The Église Saint-Nicolas was built around 1400, restored in 1743 and renovated in 1997 and 1998. The Château de Chessy was built in the early years of the 16th century for Jean de Fourcy, Seigneur de Chessy et de Pommeuse. The 17th-century dovecote is also a significant feature of Val d’Europe, as is the surviving façade of the north wing of the Château de Chessy.

Cultural venues and different capacities

In the centre of Chessy, the former Briard farm, Ferme des Tournelles, has been converted into a cultural venue. It includes the Nina Simone Orchestra Hall, which can accommodate up to 68 people, and the Joséphine Baker Auditorium, with 200 seats. With 200 seats, the Joséphine Baker Auditorium has considerably greater capacity than the Nina Simone Orchestra Hall, which can accommodate up to 68 people.

If you want to include a specific event in your plans, check the date and availability beforehand. The programme and room arrangements may change. Ferme des Tournelles thus combines its former use as a farm with its current cultural role; the two halls add another dimension to the historic buildings and the character of the place.

Green spaces and the Marne

Chessy’s three-hectare town park is a place for walking and relaxation. Its facilities include a viewing terrace, a boules court and a children’s playground. The park offers various ways to spend time outdoors, from a walk to making use of the facilities mentioned. As access and facilities may change, it is advisable to check the latest information before visiting.

Another landscape feature is the Parc Sculptures de la Dhuys on the banks of the Marne. Located in Chessy, it displays around forty impressive stone sculptures. The town park is a place for relaxation; the Parc Sculptures de la Dhuys on the banks of the Marne displays around forty stone sculptures.

This gives you a useful distinction to consider when planning your trip: Disneyland Paris, historic buildings, a cultural venue and green spaces are different reasons to consider Chessy. Weigh these highlights according to your interests, and check the specific dates of time-sensitive cultural events before making your plans around them.

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For the broader travel overview: Seine-Et-Marne.