Villages Nature Paris is a joint venture between Center Parcs and Disneyland Paris. Just a seven minute drive from the Parks and Disney Village, this village is perfect for families who want a few days at Disney plus some chill-out time with a fantastic pool, farm and some fun activities. Villages Nature Paris can be booked on either the Disneyland Paris or Center Parcs website, but check what you get with your package before choosing which website to book through.
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So, does Village Nature Paris feel like Disney?
Not really. Apart from the short distance to the Parks, there is nothing at the village to suggest you’re at Disney. There is no Disney décor in the apartments, and there are no Disney themed restaurants or Disney Character Meet ‘n’ Greets at the village. However, the village is located very close to the Parks, and is great if you want a more relaxed holiday. You do get some Disney perks if you book through the Disneyland Paris website, but more on that later . . .
Does Village Nature Paris feel like Center Parcs, then?
Hmm, not really. The usual setup of cottages located around a central Aqua Mundo is the same, and there is a good selection of land and water activities. But with no Market Dome or wild water rapids at the swimming pool, the village misses out on some of that essential Center Parcs vibe. It is still worth staying here, but it won’t feel quite the same as most of the other Center Parcs villages.
Update: Wild water rapids are in the process of being built at the Aqua Mundo, although no completion date has been advertised.
Aqua Mundo at Villages Nature Paris
Included with every booking:
- Children’s Pool for children aged 1 year +
- Lazy River
- Lilypad Balance Trail
- Outdoor Pool
- Water Playhouse for children aged 3 years +
- Water Slides including two with inflatable rings
- Wave Pool
- Whirlpool
Where to Stay at Villages Nature Paris
Accommodation options differ depending on which company you book with. Disneyland Paris offers two types of accommodation, which can also be booked on Hotels.com. These are apartments and include a sofa bed for 2 people. Bookings made through either website include tickets to the Parks.
Center Parcs offers different apartments as well as cottages. The cottages can also be booked on a separate Hotels.com page from the one mentioned above. These apartments and cottages do not have a sofa bed, so everybody gets their own bed in a bedroom. Bookings made for these accommodations do not include tickets to the Parks.
If booking through Disneyland Paris website or Hotels.com:
Premium Apartment
- Sleeps up to 6 people aged 3 years +
- Can include infants aged 0-2 years, although capacity of apartment changes
- Includes sofa bed for 2 people
- Beds made on arrival
- Towels provided
- Kitchenette with dishwasher
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
VIP Apartment
- Sleeps up to 6 people aged 3 years +
- Can include infants aged 0-2 years, although capacity of apartment changes
- Includes sofa bed for 2 people
- Beds made on arrival
- Towels and bathrobes provided
- Kitchenette with dishwasher
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
If booking through Center Parcs website or Hotels.com:
Premium Apartment
- Sleeps up to 4 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option available
- Beds made on arrival
- Second TV in main bedroom
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchenette with dishwasher
- Towels included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
VIP Apartment
- Sleeps up to 4 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option available
- Beds made on arrival
- Second TV in main bedroom
- Jacuzzi bath
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchenette with dishwasher
- Towels included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Comfort Cottage
- Sleeps up to 6 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- No reduced mobility option
- Beds made on arrival
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Towels included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Premium Cottage
- Sleeps up to 8 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option available
- Beds made on arrival
- Second TV in main bedroom
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Towels included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
VIP Cottage
- Sleeps up to 12 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option available
- Beds made on arrival
- Second TV in main bedroom
- Jacuzzi bath
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Towels included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Where to Eat at Villages Nature Paris
- Bowling Bar – serving drinks, snacks and desserts
- Cépages – wine bar and restaurant serving French cuisine
- Les Délices de la Ferme – serving breakfast, lunch and snacks at the farm
- Lagon Café – serving sandwiches, snacks and ice creams poolside
- Miam Miam Burger – serving burgers and desserts
- Suzette – crêperie serving sweet and savoury pancakes
- Vapiano – serving Italian and Mediterranean cuisine
Wondering whether to eat at Villages Nature Paris or in the Parks? The Ultimate Guide to Food at Disneyland Paris will steer you through the exciting world of dining at Disney.
Nearest Supermarkets to Villages Nature Paris
- Onsite Chez Meunier Bakery next to the lake
- Onsite Franprix Supermarket inside Market Dome
- Aldi in Montévrain – 3 miles
- Carrefour in Bailly-Romainvilliers – 3 miles
- Lidl in Serris – 3 miles
Perks of Booking Apartments Through Disneyland Paris Website or Hotels.com
- Booking includes tickets to the Parks on two days of your stay
- Extra Magic Time in the Parks (usually 1 hour before gates open to general public)
- Luggage storage for your last day
- Magical Shuttle from Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports (surcharge applies)
- Free parking at Villages Nature Paris and the Parks/Disney Village if booking through Disneyland Paris website
Perks of Booking Through Center Parcs Website or Hotels.com
- Larger choice of accommodation
- Usually a cheaper price – depending on ticket prices for the Parks
- Magical Shuttle from Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports (surcharge applies)
Should I Book Villages Nature Paris Through Disney or Center Parcs/Hotels.com?
This is a difficult question to answer as there are several things to consider, and both routes have pros and cons. Bookings through Disney do include Park tickets for two days in the price. You only get two days regardless of how long you’re staying at Villages Nature Paris, but you can use the tickets whenever you like within your holiday dates. If you want more days at Disney, you’ll have to buy extra tickets. Depending on the week you’re visiting, the price of tickets can vary hugely. Of course, this pushes the overall cost of your holiday up significantly, particularly if you have a big family.
The cost of booking through Center Parcs or Hotels.com is significantly cheaper than booking through Disney, but you will have to purchase all tickets to Disney on top. Check out the prices for each day on the Disney website before deciding on your holiday dates. If booking through Center Parcs or Hotels.com, there is also the cost of the Disney car park to be added to the holiday total. Currently, the Disney car park costs 30 Euros per car per day. There is a public bus that goes between the village and the Parks/Disney Village, but this could restrict how late you’re able to stay at Disney.
Best Booking Option For Big Families
Personally, I would book through the Center Parcs website or Hotels.com as the accommodation options are better. It’s worth bearing in mind that if you book through Disney, the accommodation includes a sofa bed for two people. Booking through Center Parcs, everyone gets their own bed in a bedroom, so you don’t lose your lounge area. You miss out on the Extra Magic Time in the Parks, but I know that our family would never be up and out in time for that anyway. If your family are early birds, this might be a bigger deal for you. Whichever road you go down, you’ll have a fantastic holiday here. But do the maths, and make sure that the option you choose makes the most sense for your family and your purse.
How Can I Get to Villages Nature Paris?
Eurotunnel from Folkestone
| Route | Crossing Time | Onward Distance to Village | Onward Journey Time to Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone – Calais | 35 minutes | 188 miles | 3½ hours |
Ferry from UK Port
| Route | Crossing Time | Onward Distance to Village | Onward Journey Time to Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cork – Roscoff | from 14 hour night crossing | 373 miles | 5¾ hours |
| Dover – Calais | 1½ hours | 188 miles | 3½ hours |
| Dover – Dunkirk | 2 hours | 187 miles | 3½ hours |
| Folkestone to Calais | 1½ hours | 188 miles | 3½ hours |
| Newhaven – Dieppe | 4 hours | 170 miles | 3 hours |
| Plymouth – Roscoff | from 5½ hours | 373 miles | 5¾ hours |
| Poole – Cherbourg | 4½ hours | 275 miles | 4¾ hours |
| Portsmouth – Caen | 5¾ hours | 178 miles – if choosing Google Maps route that avoids Paris ULEZ zone | 4 hours |
| Portsmouth – Cherbourg | from 4¾ hours | 275 miles | 4¾ hours |
| Portsmouth – Le Havre | from 6 hours | 239 miles | 3 hours |
| Portsmouth – St. Malo | from 10 hours | 284 miles | 4½ hours |
| Rosslare – Cherbourg | from 16½ hour night crossing | 275 miles | 4¾ hours |
Eurostar from London St. Pancras International Station
- To Paris Gare du Nord – 2½ hours on Eurostar then take Metro (underground) train on Magenta Line to Tournan (50 minutes). Walk to Gare de Tournan Train Station (3 minutes) then train to Villages Nature (25 minutes). There are many other options involving Metro trains and buses, but this seems to be the simplest route with the least transfers.
Flying from UK Airports
- To Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminal 2 – flight time varies depending on departure airport. From the airport, take a train to Gare de Meaux (1 hour), then train to Villages Nature (21 minutes)
- To Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminal 2 – alternatively, take the Magical Shuttle bus from the airport straight to Villages Nature Paris. I suggest only using the Magical Shuttle if you are planning on visiting Disneyland Paris. Otherwise, you will have some very disappointed children.
Want to do Disney, but not sure where to start? Find out all about the Parks and Disney Village in the Ultimate Guide to Disneyland Paris.
Useful Resources When Driving in France
All distances have been taken from Google Maps. Journey times will vary depending on the time/day you travel and any unforeseen events such as accidents or roadworks. Whether you opt for planes, trains or ferries, remember to allow 1-2 hours for check-in and boarding each way.
Many countries are bringing in more and more ULEZ zones, which can make journeys difficult if your big old family car is non-compliant. Even cars that are compliant have to be registered to be allowed in these zones. This all gets pretty complicated, so it’s best to just avoid the relevant areas. Google Maps will often take you straight through a ULEZ zone without offering an alternative route, so make adjustments to your route before you set off if necessary. Visit drive2.city for up-to-date information on ULEZ zones in the UK and the rest of Europe.
