Milly-la-Forêt Travel Guide

  For over 500 years, a town marketplace
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  • For over 500 years, a town marketplace
      For over 500 years, a town marketplace
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  •   Things to Do
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  • Milly's Massive Market: Magnificent!
      Milly's Massive Market: Magnificent!
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  •   Shopping
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  •   Things to Do
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The Cyclops

The Cyclops, Milly-la-Forêt

 ExGuyParis Says:  An amazing work of art-- The Cyclops-- was a joint venture among a number of artists. The work was started in 1969 by Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely. Over ten years, he invited other artists to assist him, and he was able to enlist César, Daniel Spoerri, Arman, Jean-Pierre... 

Milly Market: Massive & Majestic

Milly Market: Massive & Majestic, Milly-la-Forêt

 ExGuyParis Says:  48 massive oak pillars, resting on stone bases, support Milly La Foret's market structure. The building, although classified as a national monument, continues to serve the needs of the town, hosting a market every Thursday afternoon. 

Milly's Market

Milly's Market, Milly-la-Forêt

 ExGuyParis Says:  The most striking feature of Milly La Foret is its huge marketplace, built In 1479. Thanks to a special grant from King Louis XI, Admiral de Graville, Lord of Milly, received the right to build the Market and to hold within it three fairs per year as well as a market each... 

Hotels  

La Belle Etape: Hospitality at Maisse

La Belle Etape: Hospitality at Maisse, Milly-la-Forêt

 s.rex Says:  Contrary to the internet, visitors training out from Paris will NOT find taxis or services from Maisse to Milly-la-Forêt. One can fortunately find a very good meal and very nice people at "La Belle Etape." Taking pity on me, the owner--who does not speak any... 

Shopping  

Shops on the Market Square: Shop in a Charming Village

Shops on the Market Square: Shop in a Charming Village, Milly-la-Forêt

 ExGuyParis Says:  Surrounding the market square, you will find all the "usual" shops to support village life (pharmacy, bakery, banks, restaurants) plus a number of specialty shops with art and/or antiques. 

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 Surrounding the market square, you will find all the "usual" shops to support village life (pharmacy, bakery, banks, restaurants) plus a number of specialty... 

 

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Q:  MILLY-LA-FORET HAS A MARKET EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. WHAT TIME DOES IT START? 

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A: I do not know specifically but in france, most afternoon markets begin between 1 and 2 Pm and last until 5 to 6 PM 

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Milly La Foret

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 Milly La Foret! It sounds like the name of a stripper. Actually, it is a charming little town close to Fontainebleau, about 100 km southeast of Paris. Milly is noted for her amazing marketplace, built... 

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