France. France. The charming country

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1 France France The charming country France, western Europe s largest country, possesses extraordinary diversity from the sunny beaches of the French Riviera to the rugged cliffs of Brittany, from the vineyards of the central plateau to the glaciers of the Alps, from the apple orchards of Normandy to the jagged peaks of the Pyrenées, there is variety not just Côte d Azur in landscapes but in just about every other aspect of life presenting the visitor with an exciting choice of travel experiences. Add to this the nation s rich history, visible in the many museums, art galleries, châteaux and other attractions and it is easy to see why France attracts more visitors than any other European nation. France is renowned for the range and quality of its shopping, from weekly street markets to chic boutiques and most especially for the leading names in designer clothing, accessories, perfumes and cosmetics, all obtainable across the country. French food and wine have acquired a global reputation with good cause. Places to eat can be found in abundance, enabling visitors to sample anything from a nine-course gourmet repast in a sophisticated restaurant or a relaxed meal in a local bistro, to lingering over a coffee and croissant in a street café. Paris, France s elegant capital, in addition to its splendid museums, art galleries, nightlife and other attractions, is also home to Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris Disneyland Paris Theme Park a magic kingdom of non-stop entertainment, fun and fantasy for all the family and with spectacular themed hotels on site, the enjoyment can go on day and night. In the south, the glorious beaches, palm-lined seafronts, superb dining and entertainment, fine hotels and excellent shopping have long attracted discerning travellers to Nice, Monaco and the other stylish resorts of France s Mediterranean shore. 296

2 France Monaco, Monte Carlo Entertainment World-renowned French food and wine in chic restaurants or relaxed bistros and cafés; famous cabarets and discothèques; opera, theatres and cinemas; dinner cruises on the Seine. Sports and leisure Golf, spas, water sports on the French Riviera include sailing, diving and windsurfing. Events Monte Carlo Tennis Masters Series, Monaco (April); Monaco Formula One Grand Prix (May); French Open Tennis Tournament (May/June); French Formula One Grand Prix (July); Tour de France (July); Nice Jazz Festival (July); France National Day (14 July military parade on Champs Elysées, Paris); Heritage Open Days (September); Rugby World Cup (September October); Carnival and Flower Parades, Nice (February March); Monte Carlo International Circus Festival (January). Exploring by road The enormous diversity of France and its beautiful regions are best explored by road, with our self-drive tour. Whether you are looking to relax on a sandy beach or ski in a mountain resort, sample the wines in an historic Loire chateau or discover the timeless countryside of Gascony, try your luck at Monte Carlo or explore the poignant battlefields and cemeteries of the northern plains, France truly does have something for everybody. Sightseeing Paris The Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame. Nice Marc Chagall Message National Museum and Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox cathedral. Monte Carlo The Palace of the Prince and Musée Océanographique. Nantes Lille Disneyland Paris Strasbourg Accommodation Exclusive, traditional palace hotels and modern hotels providing great value. Family activities Disneyland Paris Theme Park is located just 30 kilometres from Paris. Shopping What you can buy Clothes, accessories, perfumes, jewellery and haute couture. Where you can buy Galeries Lafayette and other department stores; exclusive shops on the Champs Elysées and rue du Faubourg Saint- Honoré. Lyon Bordeaux Toulouse Marseille 297

3 France Tours Best of Normandy and Brittany Mont St Michel 5 days/4 nights Mini-coach tour Paris Honfleur Beuvron en Auge Deauville Cabourg Bayeux D-Day Landing Beaches Mont St Michel St Malo Rennes St Brieuc Cap Fréhel Dinard Stroll along the beautiful beaches of Deauville Visit Mont St Michel and St Malo Drive along the picturesque coast of Brittany Day 1: Paris Honfleur Beuvron en Auge Deauville Cabourg (306 kilometres) Arrive in Paris and depart by private mini-coach to Honfleur. A walking tour will introduce you to this lovely harbour town. In the afternoon, drive to Beuvron en Auge and visit the Haras de Sens, where racing horses are bred, followed by cider-tasting. Continue to Deauville, for an exciting evening at the casino. Overnight in Cabourg. town and Rennes with its mediaeval quarter. Return to Mont St Michel for your overnight stay. Day 4: Mont St Michel St Brieuc Cap Fréhel Dinard Mont St Michel (261 kilometres) Today s drive takes you via the ancient town of St Brieuc and its magnificent cathedral, to the wild coast of Brittany at Cap Fréhel, with its 24 kilometres of pink cliffs and fine sandy beaches. After lunch you return to Mont St Michel via the seaside resort of Dinard for an afternoon on the beach. Overnight in Mont St Michel. Day 5: Mont St Michel Paris (358 kilometres) In the morning we drive to Paris where there will be time for some sightseeing before you transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Total distance: 1,277 kilometres. Day 2: Cabourg Bayeux D-Day Beaches Mont St Michel (225 kilometres) Start the morning with a visit to Deauville, venue of the annual American film festival, followed by a romantic walk along the beautiful beaches. Your exploration continues to Bayeux famous for its tapestry, Arromanches to see the World War II D-Day Landing Beaches and the American military cemetery of Colleville, before driving to Mont St Michel. Overnight in Mont St Michel. Day 3: Mont St Michel St Malo Rennes Mont St Michel (127 kilometres) In the morning, visit Mont St Michel, the most dramatic ecclesiastical building in France, before continuing along the coast to St Malo, a historic fortified ATLANTIC OCEAN St Malo Dinard BAY OF BISCAY Mont St Michel Rennes Cabourg Paris Belgium Mediaeval houses, Rennes Spain Tour available as: Private mini-coach Includes airport transfers, admission fees, English-speaking guide and pre-booked 3 star accommodation. Each mini-coach takes minimum 4 and maximum 6 persons. 298

4 France Tours The best of Loire Valley 5 days/4 nights Mini-coach tour Chenonceaux Castle Paris Blois Chambord Chenonceaux Cheverny Tours Saumur Fontevraud Abbey Ussé Chartres Visit the city of Blois with its renaissance Château Chambord See the magnificent Cheverny Castle Explore Fontevraud Abbey and the Castle of Ussé Day 1: Paris Blois Chambord Blois (224 kilometres) Arrive in Paris. Travel by private mini-coach to Blois. After a walk round the old city, visit the colossal 444-room renaissance Château Chambord, one of the most impressive in the Loire Valley. Return to Blois for your overnight stay. Note: Some visits may not be possible due to the arrival schedule. Day 2: Blois Chenonceaux Cheverny Tours (179 kilometres) After breakfast drive to Chenonceaux, a delicate renaissance château on the River Cher. There is free time for lunch before visiting the magnificentlyfurnished Cheverny Castle, built in pure Louis XIII style, distinguished by its extraordinary symmetry. Arrive in Tours for your overnight stay. Day 3: Tours Azay Le Rideau Saumur Tours (176 kilometres) Your journey continues to Azay Le Rideau, a graceful 16th-century castle and one of the first to be built in the renaissance style. Free time for lunch before driving to Saumur where you see the mediaeval castle, explore the city and visit the Ecole Nationale d Equitation, the renowned riding academy. Overnight in Tours. Castle of Ussé Day 4: Tours Fontevraud Abbey Ussé Tours (138 kilometres) Start the morning by heading, via Chinon on the banks of the Vienne River, to the Romanesque Fontevraud Abbey. After lunch visit the 11th-century Castle of Ussé with its magnificent tapestries, and Loches Castle, built on a rocky outcrop overlooking the town. Overnight in Tours. Day 5: Tours Chartres Paris (232 kilometres) You return to Paris via Chartres for a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral with its magnificent mediaeval stained-glass windows and superb stone carvings, it is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Europe. After lunch and a short walk through the old town, you return to Paris where there is time for some sightseeing before your departure flight. Total distance: 949 kilometres. ATLANTIC OCEAN BAY OF BISCAY Fontevraud Abbey LOIRE VALLEY Saumur Chambord Azay Le Rideau Tours Blois Paris Tour available as: Private mini-coach tour Includes airport transfers, admission fees, English-speaking guide and pre-booked 3 star accommodation. Each mini-coach takes minimum 2 and maximum 6 persons. 299

5 AV D IENA AV GEORGEV Paris Paris The romantic city Eiffel Tower Of all Europe s capitals, Paris is undoubtedly the most glamorous. Haute cuisine and haute couture mix comfortably with the avant-garde. Whilst modern Paris may give the illusion of being a cosmopolitan city, its French culture is evident right from its berets to its baguettes, its boules to its brioche. Best buys: Explore the Champs Elysées and rue du Faubourg St-Honoré for haute couture. Department stores such as Galeries Lafayette and Printemps offer a wide range of shopping. Out and about: Savour typical meals and fine wines in the city s many brasseries and Parisian cafés such as Fouquet s; sightsee whilst you dine aboard a Bateau Mouche cruising on the Seine; famed Parisian cabarets such as Moulin Rouge, Lido and Crazy Horse, modern discothèques and live music venues. Paris continues to live up to its reputation for excellent nightlife. The famous nightspots like the Moulin Rouge, Lido and Crazy Horse still exist, whilst modern live music venues abound. Of course, you shouldn t miss the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Versailles and the Louvre. Places of interest: The chic boulevard of Champs Elysées; Arc de Triomphe; the Eiffel Tower, the city s iconic landmark; the cathedral of Notre Dame; and The Louvre museum, housing the famous Mona Lisa. Average climate in Paris J F M A M J J A S O N D MAX 0 C MIN 0 C HRS MM Daily maximum and minimum averages are guides only and may vary. For the family: Disneyland Paris theme park located 30 kilometres from Paris. AV DE LA GRANDE ARMÉE AVENUE RAYMOND HOTEL CONCORDE LA FAYETTE LE MERIDIEN ETOILE POINCARRE CITADINES LA DEFENSE AVENUE FOCH VICTOR HUGO LAURISTON Trocadero AVENUE KLEBER AV CARNOT Arc de Triomphe Etoile Musée d Art Modérne RUE DU FAUBOURG AV MARCEAU AV MONTAIGNE RENAISSANCE PARIS ARC DE TRIOMPHE HILTON ARC DE TRIOMPHE PARIS FOUQUET S BARRIERE AVENUE HOCHE RUE DE MONCEAU HOTEL CALIFORNIA CHAMPS ELYSÉES WARWICK CHAMPS-ELYSÉES AV MONTAIGNE BD HAUSSMANN BD MALESHERBES RUE LA BOETIE PARIS MARRIOTT CHAMPS ELYSÉES RUE J. GOUJON COURS ALBERT - 1 Bateâux Mouches Place de la République Dominicane RUE DE PONTHIEU AVENUE AVENUE DES CHAMPS ELYSEES COURS DE LA REINE RUE DE ROME BD HAUSSMANN ROCHESTER CHAMPS ELYSÉES Madeleine SOFITEL PARIS LE FAUBOURG Gare de Paris Invalides Place de la Concorde Gare St. Lazare RUE ST HONORE RUE DE CLICHY Disneyland Paris LUNIVERSITE Montparnasse PULLMAN PARIS MONTPARNASSE NOVOTEL GARE MONTPARNASSE QUAI ANATOLE QUAI TUILERIES RUE DE RIVOLI Sacré Coeur Place de l Opera AV. DE OPERA Chateaudun Charles de Gaulle International Airport Place Vendôme RUE REAUMUR AV DE NEW YORK Tour Eiffel Bateâux Parisiens AVENUE RAPP St Germain dés Près Musée D orsay Musée du Louvre Notre Dame 300

6 Paris Excursions/Hotels Paris and Versailles Full-day coach excursion This excursion is the ideal introduction to this enthralling city. We start where Paris itself started, on the Ile de la Cité, where Notre Dame stands, one of the most magnificent examples of Gothic ecclesiastical architecture in all of France, before heading into the trendy Marais district, which still retains its pre-revolutionary architecture. We then visit the Latin Quarter, home to a lively mix of shops and restaurants. See the Basilica de Sacré Coeur, with its white Byzantine cupolas. Discover picturesque Montmartre, the city s traditional entertainment quarter, symbolised by the windmill sails of the Moulin Rouge. We then move on to visit the Louvre, the largest museum in the world. The museum s vast collection contains treasures such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. From there we go to the Palace of Versailles, the most beautiful of all France s chateaux. Although no longer used as a royal residence it still retains its glory. Accompanied by your driver-guide, you will see the magnificent park and the Grand Trianon. Inside, with the aid of an audio guide, you will see the State Apartments, including the glorious Hall of Mirrors and the King and Queen s Apartments. Palace of Versailles This excursion operates daily except for Mondays and includes pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, entrance fees and English-speaking guide. Hilton Arc de Triomphe Paris Location: Rue de Courcelles. This modern deluxe property is located in the heart of Paris, a short stroll from the Champs Elysées and Faubourg Saint-Honoré, which have some of the world s finest shops and chic cafés. It takes its inspiration from the Art Deco period, bringing to life the exciting, refined times of the 1930s and the luxury of transatlantic liners. This style is reflected across several areas within different surroundings, like the winter garden and wooded terraces in teak, the mosaic-decorated spa or the Andalusian patio garden. The hotel s high level of service and eye for detail combined with the latest technology make the Hilton Arc de Triomphe Paris a delightful hotel for leisure or business. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 30 kilometres away. The property s main restaurant offers exquisite traditional French Brasserie specialties as well as international dishes. The hotel features an innovative spa with a Far-Eastern ambience and is dedicated to the well-being of body and mind. A place for relaxation, the spa offers a fitness centre with the latest cardio-equipment, treatment rooms, water therapy cabins, a hydro tonic round and a Turkish bath within other facilities. Facilities: 463 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes, business centre, babysitting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable Executive Room for the physically challenged. Executive Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, data ports, minibar and safe. Sports and leisure: Fitness room, spa, sauna, jacuzzi, steam bath and massage. Check-in: 1400 hours Purple Bar 301

7 Paris Hotels Fouquet s Barrière Location: Champs Elysées. The most Parisian of all hotels, this property is located next to the legendary Fouquet s Restaurant, the flagship of leading French luxury brands, business addresses and entertainment venues. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 35 kilometres away. Facilities: 107 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, two bars, 24-hour room service, shops, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes, business centre, children s activities, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Superior Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, video, CD, DVD, fax machine, data ports, minibar and safe. Executive Rooms: Additionally these rooms are larger. Sports and leisure: Indoor pool, fitness room, fitness centre, spa, sauna, jacuzzi, steam bath and massage. Superior Room Paris Marriott Champs Elysées Location: Champs Elysées. This is the only hotel located directly on the Champs Elysées, just minutes away from the famous shops on the pedestrian walkways, bistros, restaurants and the Arc de Triomphe. The property s ease of access and high standard of facilities make it an ideal choice of residence for the holidaymaker or the business traveller. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 24 kilometres away. Facilities: 192 rooms and suites. Restaurant, piano bar, 24-hour room service, business centre, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Deluxe Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobes, TV, data ports, minibar and safe. Executive Rooms: Additionally these rooms are larger. Sports and leisure: Fitness room and sauna. Deluxe Room Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg Location: Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré. This hotel is located in the heart of Paris very close to the Concorde Square and the Champs Elysées. It offers spectacular views of the city and is the ideal place to stay for exclusive shopping in the Faubourg Saint Honoré with its luxury brands. The restaurant Café Faubourg and its outdoor courtyard is a favourite place of the fashion elite. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 25 kilometres away. Facilities: 173 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service, safety deposit boxes, business centre, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Luxury Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, CD, data ports, minibar and safe. Sports and leisure: Fitness room and steam bath. Check-in: 1400 hours Luxury Room 302

8 Paris Hotels Hotel California Champs Elysées Location: City centre next to Champs Elysées. Located just a few steps away from the famous Champs Elysées, this charming hotel offers accommodation in an intimate and elegant setting that is typically Parisian. The hotel has a unique collection of over 4,000 paintings. Guests can unwind in the warm and cosy ambience of the hotel s restaurant or spend relaxing moments at the Rouge Marine piano bar. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 28 kilometres away. Facilities: 174 rooms and suites. Restaurant, summer terrace, bar, 24-hour room service, business centre, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Ambassador Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV, data ports, minibar and safe. Sports and leisure: Fitness room. Ambassador Room Le Méridien Etoile Location: Porte Maillot. This hotel is located on the right bank (Rive Droite), famous for its shopping, with the legendary Champs Elysées only 10 minutes away. The hotel s proximity to the major tourist attractions and sophisticated accommodation with a French ambience make it an ideal choice for the holidaymaker. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 26 kilometres away. Facilities: 1,025 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, a famous Parisian jazz club, bar, 24-hour room service, shops, safety deposit boxes, business centre, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Classic Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV, minibar and safe. Club Rooms: Additionally these rooms have extra amenities and access to the club lounge and its facilities. Check-in: 1400 hours Classic Room Warwick Champs-Elysées Location: Next to Champs Elysées. Just a two-minute walk away from the shops and the bistros of the famous Champs Elysées, this hotel is located at the crossroads of Paris fashion, entertainment and business district. The hotel combines stylish, contemporary décor with personalised service, fine dining and an intimate atmosphere, offering its guests a chance to experience the best that Paris has to offer. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 30 kilometres away. Facilities: 149 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service, safety deposit boxes, business centre, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Superior Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, data ports, minibar and safe. Deluxe Rooms: Additionally these rooms are larger and some of them have a balcony. Deluxe Room 303

9 Paris Hotels Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe Location: Arc de Triomphe. This hotel is designed by renowned architect Christian de Portzamparc and is located a few steps away from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées Avenue. The upscale hotel rooms and suites are very spacious and tastefully decorated, with the latest in-room technology. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 28 kilometres away. Facilities: 118 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service, business centre, babysitting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Deluxe Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, Prestige Room bathrobes, TV, data ports, ipod docking station, minibar and safe. Prestige Rooms: Additionally these rooms are larger and some of them overlook Avenue de Wagram. Sports and leisure: Fitness centre, sauna and massage. Rochester Champs Elysées Location: Champs Elysées. This elegant and traditional hotel is located between the Champs Elysées and rue du Faubourg St-Honoré, ideally situated for visitors to the area. It is a few minutes walking distance from a number of restaurants, shops and other attractions. This typically Parisian building is eight floors high. Behind its façade is a concealed large atrium garden around which most of the rooms are situated. The hotel has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that emphasises friendly and hospitable service. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 35 kilometres away. Facilities: 106 rooms and suites. Standard Room Restaurant, bar, limited hours of room service, butler service, babysitting and non-smoking rooms. Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV, data ports, minibar and safe. Sports and leisure: Fitness room, sauna and Turkish bath. Check-in: 1400 hours Hotel Concorde La Fayette Location: Porte Maillot. This modern hotel is located adjacent to Palais de Congrés and its shopping centre. Champs Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe are a short distance away. The hotel boasts some of the most spectacular views of Paris and the Eiffel Tower from its 33 floors of guest rooms and suites. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 23 kilometres away. Facilities: 950 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, two bars (one offering panoramic views of Paris), 24-hour room service, shops, hairdresser, business centre, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Classic Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV, minibar and safe. Club Rooms: Additionally these rooms are situated on higher floors and have panoramic views of the city. La Fayette Restaurant Café 304

10 Paris Hotels/Apartments Pullman Paris Montparnasse Location: Montparnasse. This hotel located in the heart of Montparnasse, a short distance from Montparnasse Tower shopping centre, offers panoramic views of Paris. Just beyond the hotel s front door, the Saint-Germain-des-Près and the Luxembourg Gardens are within easy walking distance. Eiffel Tower and the Latin Quarter are also close by. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 45 kilometres away. Facilities: 953 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, two bars, 24-hour room service, shops, business centre, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Classic Rooms: These rooms offer beautiful views of Paris city. Air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV, minibar and safe. Two Double Bedrooms: Additionally these rooms are more spacious and ideal for families of two adults and two children. Check-in: 1200 hours Classic Room Novotel Gare Montparnasse Location: Montparnasse. This modern hotel is close to the TGV station and a short stroll from Saint-Germain-des-Près, Luxembourg Gardens and the Eiffel Tower. The rooms are spacious, contemporary in design and a perfect place to relax. Many Parisian attractions are easily accessible by metro from this hotel. Its convenient location and flawless service make this an ideal hotel for business travellers and holidaymakers alike. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 45 kilometres away. Facilities: 199 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, bar, limited hours of room service, safety deposit boxes, business centre, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Superior Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV, wireless connectivity, minibar, iron and safe. Sports and leisure: Fitness centre and spa. Superior Room Citadines La Defense Location: La Defense. Located in the heart of the business district of Paris, you can discover a futuristic esplanade dotted with works of art, fountains, film shows at the IMAX dome and traditional restaurants on the Ile de la Jatte offering an exceptional city experience. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 30 kilometres away. Facilities: 234 room and suites. Breakfast room, bar, business centre, babysitting, Arabic-speaking staff, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Studios: Balcony, air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, CD, data ports, refrigerator, kitchenette, washer and dryer, iron and safe. One-Bedroom Apartments: Additionally these rooms are larger and have a separate living area. One-Bedroom Apartment Studio 305

11 Disneyland Resort Paris Disneyland Resort Paris Two Disney parks, one endless dream A dream come true for any holiday or celebration! Imagine exploring two magical Disney Parks in one Disneyland Park with it s five enchanting Lands and right next door Walt Disney Studios Park where you can discover the behind-the-scenes secrets and special effects of cinema! Welcome to Disneyland Park. Welcome to childhood. From the moment your foot hits the cobbles of Main Street, you re officially dreaming with your eyes open. Here you ll discover five themed Lands filled with Disney classic stories and fairy tales. Discover Walt Disney Studios Discover magic. It s Disney s behind-the-scene destination sensation, and it s packed with plenty of ways to play. Explosive car chases. Disaster movie sets that come to life. A high speed Rock'n'Roller coaster ride, accelerating from 0-60mph in three seconds. Disney Village Between the Disneyland Park and the hotels, Disney Village offers a whole range of activities by day and night, a choice of six restaurants as well as childcare facilities and children s menus. 306

12 Disneyland Resort Paris Disneyland Entrance Combine the romance of Paris with the magic of Disney Disney/Lucas Film Ltd Are you looking for the perfect holiday, one that will please everyone in the family? Why not combine a trip to Paris and Disneyland together? Explore the highlights of Paris, from the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the shopping at the Champs Elysées with a stay at magical Disneyland. Spend these days in a land where the wonderful world of Disney comes alive. The story begins with a stroll back in time as you wander along Main Street, from here why not saddle up and have some fun in Fronteirland, or set sail for Adventureland, before dusting off your wings and flying into Fantasyland. A place where you will believe in make-believe. Disneyland really does become the magical kingdom, not so far away. So come live the romance and magic today. Walt Disney Studios Park Disney 307

13 Disneyland Resort Paris Hotels Disneyland Hotel Location: Entrance of Disneyland Park. The hotel reflects the best of ornate Victorian architecture, with spacious rooms and wide bay windows fringed with lace curtains, some with magnificent views over Disneyland Park. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 45 kilometres away. Facilities: 496 rooms and suites. Two restaurants with panoramic views of Disneyland Park, bar, 24-hour room service, Disney shop, children s activities, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV, minibar and safe. Castle Club Rooms: Located on the top two floors and reached by a private elevator from Disneyland Park. Sports and leisure: Indoor pool, fitness room, sauna, steam bath, massage and video games room. Standard Room Check-out: 1100 hours. Disney s Hotel New York Location: Near Disney Village. Inspired by a passion for Art Deco and vividly re-creating the atmosphere of New York in the roaring 1920s, this hotel vibrates with the same energy as the Big Apple itself. The hotel is just a fiveminute walk or a short complimentary shuttle ride from Disney Parks. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 45 kilometres away. Facilities: 563 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, bar, 24-hour room service, Disney shop, children s activities, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Standard Rooms: These rooms are furnished in Art Deco style with air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV, minibar and safe. Sports and leisure: Indoor pool, fitness room, sauna, steam bath, solarium, two tennis courts, video games room and outdoor skating rink. Standard Room Check-out: 1100 hours. Disney s Newport Bay Club Location: Near Disney Village. Reminiscent of the large New England mansions, the Newport Bay Club combines casual elegance with a nautical theme. Located right next to Disney Lake, the hotel is a 10-minute walk or a five-minute complimentary shuttle ride from the Disney Parks. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 45 kilometres away. Facilities: 1,093 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, two bars, limited hours of room service, Disney shop, children s activities, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning, Standard Room TV, minibar and safe. Admiral Rooms: Additionally these rooms are located on separate floors and have a hairdryer. Sports and leisure: Indoor and outdoor pool, fitness room, sauna, steam bath, massage and video games room. Check-out: 1100 hours. Disney 308

14 Disneyland Resort Paris Hotels Radisson Blu Hotel at Disneyland Resort Paris Location: Next to Disney Parks. Located right next to Golf Disneyland, this elegant and stylish hotel is nestled in a lush green environment right next to the Disney Parks. It offers modern comforts with upscale service in a chic ambience. The hotel provides a free shuttle service to the Disney Parks. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 40 kilometres away. Facilities: 250 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, limited hours of room service, beauty salon, business centre, children s activities, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Standard Room Standard Rooms: Airconditioning, hairdryer, TV, minibar, tea and coffee and safe. Sports and leisure: Indoor pool, fitness room, spa, sauna, steam bath, solarium, massage and 18-hole golf course. Dream Castle Hotel Location: Next to Disney Parks. This beautiful hotel combines all the magical elements of European history from the middle ages, the Renaissance and the Baroque era. It is a 10-minute complimentary shuttle ride from Disney Parks. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 36 kilometres away. Facilities: 400 rooms, restaurant, bar, limited hours of room service, shops, children s activities, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. King Rooms: These have a king-size bed. Air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV, Family Room data ports, refrigerator and safe. Family Rooms: Additionally these rooms are larger with two bunk beds. Sports and leisure: Indoor children s pool, fitness room, spa, sauna, jacuzzi, steam bath, solarium and massage. Magic Circus Hotel Disneyland Location: Next to Disney Parks. This spacious, relaxed and charming family hotel, with its checkeredpattern décor and friendly atmosphere, is set right beside a serene lake. It is a 10-minute complimentary shuttle ride from Disney Parks and close to many other attraction areas, such as golf courses, castles and monuments. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is 35 kilometres away. Facilities: 396 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, limited hours of room service, Disney shop, safety deposit boxes, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Kids Single Bedrooms: These rooms have bunk beds ideal for children. Air-conditioning, hairdryer, data ports, tea and coffee and safe. Sports and leisure: Indoor pool and fitness room. Kids Single Bedroom Disney 309

15 Côte d Azur Côte d Azur The elegance of the French Riviera The sun-drenched Riviera, with the 3,000-metre Alpes-Maritimes as a spectacular backdrop, meanders along France s rocky Mediterranean coast, past the palisades of old Monaco or the elegant Promenade des Anglais at Nice. For more than 200 years this has been the holiday playground of Europe, the mild climate, lovely inland scenery, sophisticated entertainment, fine food and sheer style attracting visitors from around the world. Casino Square, Monte Carlo In Nice, the old town s winding streets, heady with the aromas of traditional Provençal cooking, complement the smart hotels, trendy cafés and formal gardens that line the sea front and eight-kilometre beach. After Paris, the city has the largest number of museums and galleries in France. Shopping ranges from major European department stores to exclusive designer boutiques. Clubs, discothèques and restaurants ensure plentiful evening entertainment. The Principality of Monaco, perched on a rocky promontory near the Italian border, may be best-known for its Belle Epoque casino and the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix, but it has much more to offer from appealing bistros, elegant restaurants and stylish boutiques to immaculate gardens, attractive harbours and spectacular views. Places of interest: Nice the Old Quarter; Marc Chagall Message National Museum and Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral; Beachfront, Nice Monte Carlo the Palace of the Prince, Musée Océanographique and St Martin s Gardens. Best buys: Department stores and exclusive designer boutiques. Out and about: Discothèques, restaurants, bars and cafés, especially in Nice s Old Quarter and Monte Carlo s casino. Sporting attractions: Sailing, diving, windsurfing, water sports and golf. Of the region s 21 golf courses, 19 are open all year-round. There are four more golf courses in the mountains. Average climate in Côte d Azur J F M A M J J A S O N D MAX 0 C MIN 0 C HRS MM Daily maximum and minimum averages are guides only and may vary. 310

16 Nice Hotels Hotel Negresco Location: Promenade des Anglais, Nice. This exclusive palace hotel with its towering dome is a prestigious address for travellers who cherish the elegance of traditional France. Built in 1912, overlooking the famous Bay of Angels and classified a National Historic Monument, the Hotel Negresco is one of the few remaining privately-owned palaces still existing in the world. Walking along the corridors of this hotel truly gives you a feeling of walking through a rare museum with individual works of art. Nice Côte d Azur International Airport is six kilometres away. Facilities: 145 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, bar, 24-hour room service, shop, safety deposit boxes, babysitting and interconnecting rooms. Interior View Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, flat screen TV, data ports and minibar. Sports and leisure: Access to private beach at special rates. Interior View Room Palais De La Meditterranée Location: Promenade des Anglais. Located in a prime position on the Promenade des Anglais, this legendary hotel boasts a world of arts and gaming, luxury and beauty. Its Art Deco style comprises a blend of wood, textiles and state-of-theart facilities that provide a relaxed oasis of elegance. Nice Côte d Azur International Airport is 10 kilometres away. Facilities: 188 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service, casino, safety deposit boxes, business centre, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Superior City View Rooms: Balcony, airconditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, minibar and safe. Deluxe Sea View Rooms: Additionally these rooms enjoy a sea view. Sports and leisure: Indoor and outdoor pool, fitness centre, spa, sauna, steam bath, solarium and massage. Deluxe Sea View Room / Radisson Blu Nice Location: Promenade des Anglais. Ideally located on the Promenade des Anglais, this hotel offers easy access to places of tourist interest. The hotel rooms are styled in three trendy and distinct styles to present subtle harmony of comfort and elegance in unique themes. Nice Côte d Azur International Airport is four kilometres away. Facilities: 331 rooms, restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service, safety deposit boxes, business centre, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Standard Rooms: These rooms have a city view. Air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV, minibar and safe. Deluxe Sea View Rooms: Additionally these rooms offer a sea view. Sports and leisure: Outdoor rooftop pool, fitness room, sauna, jacuzzi and massage. Access to private beach at special rates. Standard Room 311

17 Cannes Hotels Hôtel Majestic Barrière Location: La Croisette. This legendary palace hotel is located on La Croisette, facing the Mediterranean Sea and just a few steps from the famous Palais des Festivals. The highly personalised service, combined with discreet and friendly efficiency, makes the Hôtel Majestic Barrière one of the most renowned addresses on the French Riviera. Nice Côte d Azur International Airport is 26 kilometres away. Facilities: 349 rooms and suites. Three restaurants, bar, 24-hour room service, shops, hairdresser, business centre, babysitting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Classic Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobes, TV, minibar and safe. Superior Sea View Rooms: Additionally these rooms overlook the Mediterranean Sea. Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool, fitness centre, spa, sauna and massage. Superior Sea View Room Hotel Palais Stephanie Location: La Croisette. This luxury hotel is ideally situated on La Croisette, located in the heart of Cannes. The hotel offers breathtaking views of the bay of Cannes and is within close walking distance of the old city, the marina and various other attractions. The rooms are spacious and are designed in a new blend of luxury, glitter and an atmosphere of French elegance. Nice Côte d Azur International Airport is 26 kilometres away. Facilities: 261 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, two bars, 24-hour room service, shop, safety deposit boxes, babysitting and interconnecting rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Superior City View Rooms: Airconditioning, hairdryer, TV, data ports, bathrobes, minibar and safe. Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool, fitness room, spa, sauna and massage. Check-in: 1600 hours Superior City View Room Le Grand Hotel Cannes Deluxe Sea View Room Location: La Croisette. This delightful luxury, contemporary hotel is ideally situated in the city centre near to the Convention Centre on Cannes prestigious La Croisette. Le Grand Hotel Cannes successfully combines its tranquil setting in a luxurious garden together with the liveliness of the chic boutiques of Rue d Antibes to offer the perfect hideaway for a French vacation. Nice Côte d Azur International Airport is 26 kilometres away. Facilities: 76 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, bar, 24-hour room service, shop, safety deposit boxes, babysitting and interconnecting rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Deluxe Sea View Rooms: Airconditioning, hairdryer, TV, data ports, minibar and safe. Sports and leisure: Private beach, fitness room and spa. 312

18 Monte Carlo Hotels Hôtel de Paris (S.B.M.) Location: Monte Carlo Casino Square. Situated on the famous Place du Casino, the Hôtel de Paris built in 1864 in a magnificent palatial style, is a prestigious address for discerning guests. Nice Côte d Azur International Airport is 30 kilometres away. Facilities: 191 rooms and suites. Four restaurants, bar, 24-hour room service, complimentary access to the Casino of Monte Carlo, shops, business centre, babysitting and interconnecting rooms. Exclusive City View Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, data ports, minibar and safe. Sports and leisure: Direct access to the spa Les Thermes Marins de Monte Carlo with its indoor pool, fitness centre, hammam and sauna. Cöté Jardin Hôtel Hermitage (S.B.M.) Location: Monte Carlo Beaumarchais Square. This charming hotel is located in the Principality s liveliest area and today it is the most beautiful example of the art of living in the style of Belle Epoque. Nice Côte d Azur International Airport is 30 kilometres away. Facilities: 229 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service, complimentary access to the Casino of Monte Carlo, hairdresser, business centre, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged. Luxe City or Garden View Rooms: These rooms offer a city or garden view. Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, minibar and safe. Sports and leisure: Direct access to the spa Les Thermes Marins de Monte Carlo with its indoor pool, fitness centre, hammam and sauna. Luxe City View Room Fairmont Monte Carlo Location: City centre. Located in the heart of Monaco in between the Mediterranean Sea and the legendary Casino of Monte Carlo, the Fairmont Monte Carlo is a luxury resort and one of the largest in Europe. The hotel is a lavish retreat that puts the Principality at your doorstep and allows you to immerse in the region s joie de vivre. Nice Côte d Azur International Airport is 20 kilometres away. Facilities: 616 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, two bars, 24-hour room service, babysitting, interconnecting and nonsmoking rooms. Fairmont Rooms: These rooms offer a private terrace. Airconditioning, hairdryer, TV, data ports, minibar and safe. Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool, fitness room, spa, sauna, solarium and massage. Fairmont Room 313