La Vallée Village is one of the biggest and best shopping outlets in the Paris region where you can browse over 110 fashion and lifestyle brands offering as much as a 50% discount. The center boasts a vast selection of shops and boutiques, ranging from world-leading designers to more affordable fashion. In this how-to guide, we share our top tips to save you time and money while enjoying a perfect shopping trip a short journey from the center of Paris.
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Being situated on the outskirts of Paris, it’s only natural that you might worry about transportation. There are several ways to get to La Vallée Village, in this guide we introduce our 2 preferred modes of transport
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First, this is the easiest and most comfortable option. As Paris is well known for frequent public transport strikes, roadworks, and unexpected disruptions, the “Shopping Express” shuttle helps you avoid delays and inconveniences on the public transportation network. Operated by The Bicester Collection, the shuttle offers a direct connection between central Paris and La Vallée Village.
The Shopping Express day pass is normally €25, but you can enjoy 50% off with the promo code LVVOBONPARIS. Reservations must be made through the official website. You can access the official Shopping Express booking page here.
East Shuttle - Pullman Paris Bercy
The East Shuttle departs from and returns to Hotel Pullman Paris Bercy (1 rue de Libourne, 75012 Paris). You can easily find the Shopping Express shuttle beside the Terroirs de France bus stop, served by bus lines 24 and 111.
You can also reach the shuttle by metro in about 5 minutes on foot. Simply exit at Cour Saint-Émilion metro station via Exit 1 (sortie 1), walk straight through Bercy Village, and you will see the shuttle bus ahead of you.
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After a relaxing journey of around 40 minutes, you will arrive at La Vallée Village. The shuttle bus drops passengers off right next to the Welcome Center (Concierge Services), where staff will be available to welcome you and provide a village map. If you are taking the shuttle back to Paris, this is also where your return journey will begin.
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If you are taking the shuttle back to Paris, this is also where your return journey will begin.
If you have any difficulty finding the return shuttle stop, simply follow the signs throughout La Vallée Village.
Return shuttles depart daily at 14:30 and 18:45. It is strongly recommended to check in with the local staff or the driver at least 15 minutes before departure. Please note that the time indicated on your ticket is the bus departure time, not the boarding time, so be sure to arrive early to avoid missing the shuttle.
The second way to go to La Vallee Village, cheaper and more flexible is public transportation. This is recommended for anyone who wishes to come and go when they want.
Take the RER A in the direction of Marne La Vallée (Disneyland Paris) and alight at the second last stop on the line (Val d’Europe).
Leave via exit 1 (Sortie 1 Serris/ La Vallée Village/ Centre commercial).
Upon leaving the station, turn right and walk straight until you reach the entrance to the Val d’Europe shopping center.
A quick walk straight through the shopping center will take you to the entrance of La Vallée Village. In total, it takes around 20 minutes by walking from the Val d’Europe train station to the La Vallée Village welcome center.
Below, we have prepared secret tips for first-time visitors of La Vallée Village, including our O’bon Paris VIP PASS, additional offers, the best times to visit, and what and where to eat. The O’bon Paris team has put together this guide to ensure you make the most of any trip to La Vallée Village.
Being an outlet shopping center, all of the products on offer are reduced by up to 50%. With our VIP PASS, you can receive an additional 10% discount at many of the shops and boutiques in the village. Present your VIP PASS (a QR code) to the cashier at the time of payment to redeem the discount. And you can show this QR code at the Welcome Center for an F&B voucher, a gourmet break at Starbucks/Amorino, or Ladurée like you prefer.
Often, the shops at La Vallée Village have additional sales, special campaigns, and exclusive offers. We recommend checking the latest offers on their website before you go to avoid missing out. As well as this, and especially if you plan to pick up more than a few good deals, we recommend that you register online as a privileged member to receive a hands-free shopping service that is free to all privileged members once a year. You will receive a hands-free shopping passport at the welcome center by showing your privilege code. This will enable you to spend the day shopping without any of the heavy liftings. You will simply collect all of your purchases together at the end of your visit before you leave.
La Vallée Village, being one of the largest shopping outlets in the Paris region, is often very crowded. With a diverse mix of brands from the world’s leading designers, and is open 7 days a week, the village attracts a large number of multi-national customers looking for a bargain. For this reason, we recommend that you visit the center in the morning to enjoy a more relaxed shopping experience and avoid crowds.
Throughout the week, international shoppers will queue early in the morning to enter the most popular boutiques. If you are accompanied by family and friends, we recommend that you send one member of the group to hold your place in line to save valuable shopping time.
If, after a morning of shopping, you’re starting to get hungry then it’s time to make use of the snack vouchers! You can exchange these vouchers with specified food and drink vendors. The deals on offer vary by season. There is a range of eateries in the village where you can refuel after a day of shopping. These include Pret a Manger, Ladurée, Starbucks, and many more. Pret a manger and Ladurée are ideally situated near the Shopping Express shuttle stop if you are looking to have a quick break before returning to the center of Paris.
If you are craving something more substantial, then you will find what you are looking for at Menu Palais, an authentic French restaurant in the heart of the shopping center. There are also several more affordable restaurants located in the Val d’Europe shopping center right next to La Vallée Village.
Don’t forget to check out our latest offers from here to enjoy extra promotions and special gifts.
Words & Photographs: O'bon Paris team
Address : 3 Cours de la Garonne
Transportation : RER A Val d' Europe Station
Opening hours : Daily 10:00-20:00
