France - AiRep...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

France

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

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

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.

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Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris

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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.

SightseeingParis – 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.

AccommodationExclusive, traditional palace hotels and modern hotels providing

great value.

Family activitiesDisneyland® Paris Theme Park is located just 30 kilometres from Paris.

ShoppingWhat 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.

EntertainmentWorld-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 leisureGolf, spas, water sports on the French Riviera include sailing, diving

and windsurfing.

EventsMonte 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.

Monaco, Monte Carlo

Marseille

Toulouse

Bordeaux

Nantes

Lille

Lyon

Strasbourg

Disneyland Paris

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Best of Normandy and Brittany5 days/4 nights • Mini-coach tour

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.

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

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

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.

France Tours

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Rennes

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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.

Mont St Michel

Mediaeval houses, Rennes

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The best of Loire Valley5 days/4 nights • Mini-coach tour

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 magnificently-

furnished 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.

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

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.

France Tours

ATLANTICOCEAN

BAYOFBISCAY

Paris

Azay LeRideau

Tours

BloisSaumur

LOIRE VALLEY

Chambord

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.

Chenonceaux Castle

Fontevraud Abbey

Castle of Ussé

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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.

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 deTriomphe; the Eiffel Tower, the city’s iconic landmark; the cathedral of

Notre Dame; and The Louvre museum, housing the famous Mona Lisa.

For the family: Disneyland® Paris theme park located 30 kilometres

from Paris.

Best buys: Explore the Champs Elysées and rue du Faubourg St-Honoré for haute couture. Department stores such as GaleriesLafayette 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 cabaretssuch as Moulin Rouge, Lido and Crazy Horse, modern discothèques

and live music venues.

ParisThe romantic city

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Charles de GaulleInternational Airport

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This excursion is the ideal

introduction to this enthralling city.

We start where Paris itself started,

on the Ile de la Cité, where NotreDame 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.

This excursion operates daily except for Mondays and includes pick-up

and drop-off at your hotel, entrance fees and English-speaking guide.

Full-day coach excursion

Paris

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

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

Check-out: 1200 hours.

Executive Room

Palace of Versailles

Paris and Versailles

Purple Bar

Excursions/Hotels

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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.



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


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.




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


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


Executive Rooms: Additionally

these rooms are larger.

Sports and leisure: Fitness

room and sauna.



Paris Hotels

Paris Marriott Champs Elysées

Superior Room

Luxury Room

Deluxe Room

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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.



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.



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


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.



Paris Hotels

Le Méridien Etoile

Classic Room

Deluxe Room

Ambassador Room

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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.


service, business centre, babysitting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable

for the physically challenged.

Deluxe Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer,

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.



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.



Club Rooms: Additionally these

rooms are situated on higher floors

and have panoramic views of the city.




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


Facilities: 106 rooms and suites.

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.



Paris Hotels

Rochester Champs Elysées

Prestige Room

La Fayette Restaurant Café

Standard Room

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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.


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.



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


Facilities: 234 room and suites. Breakfast room, bar, business centre,

babysitting, Arabic-speaking staff, interconnecting and non-smoking


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.



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


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.



Paris Hotels/Apartments

Novotel Gare Montparnasse

Classic Room

One-Bedroom Apartment

Superior Room

Studio

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Disneyland® Resort Paris

A dream come true for anyholiday 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® VillageBetween 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.

Disneyland® Resort ParisTwo Disney® parks, one endless dream

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Disneyland® Resort Paris

Combine the romance of Pariswith the magic of Disney®

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.

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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


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.



Castle Club Rooms: Located on

the top two floors and reached by

a private elevator from Disneyland®

Park.


fitness room, sauna, steam bath,

massage and video games room.



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


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.



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.



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 five-

minute walk or a short complimentary shuttle ride from Disney® Parks.


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


Standard Rooms: These rooms

are furnished in Art Deco style

with air-conditioning, hairdryer,



fitness room, sauna, steam bath,

solarium, two tennis courts, video

games room and outdoor skating rink.



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Disney’s Hotel New York®

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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,


challenged.

Standard Rooms: Air-

conditioning, 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.



Magic Circus Hotel Disneyland®


This spacious, relaxed and charming family hotel, with its checkered-

pattern 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,


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.




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.


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,

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.



Disneyland® Resort Paris Hotels

Dream Castle Hotel

Kids Single Bedroom

Standard Room

Family Room

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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.

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;

Côte d’AzurThe elegance of the French Riviera

Côte d’Azur

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.

Beachfront, Nice

Average climate in Côte d’AzurJ F M A M J J A S O N D

MAX 0C 13 14 16 18 22 25 28 27 25 21 17 14

MIN 0C 3 3 6 10 14 17 19 18 16 13 7 5

HRS 5 6 8 8 10 10 11 11 8 6 6 5

MM 76 73 73 64 45 37 17 30 64 111 117 88

Daily maximum and minimum averages are guides only and may vary.

Casino Square, Monte Carlo

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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.



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


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.



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-the-

art facilities that provide a relaxed oasis of elegance. Nice Côte d’Azur


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, air-

conditioning, 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.

Check-in: 1500 hours/Check-out: 1200 hours.

Nice Hotels

Palais De La Meditterranée

Standard Room

Interior View Room

Deluxe Sea View Room

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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


Facilities: 349 rooms and suites. Three restaurants, bar, 24-hour

room service, shops, hairdresser, business centre, babysitting and



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.



Le Grand Hotel Cannes


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


challenged.

Deluxe Sea View Rooms: Air-

conditioning, hairdryer, TV, data


Sports and leisure: Private beach,

fitness room and spa.




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.


room service, shop, safety deposit boxes, babysitting and

interconnecting rooms. Suitable for

the physically challenged.

Superior City View Rooms: Air-

conditioning, hairdryer, TV, data

ports, bathrobes, minibar and safe.

Sports and leisure: Outdoor pool,

fitness room, spa, sauna and

massage.



Cannes Hotels

Hotel Palais Stephanie

Deluxe Sea View Room

Superior Sea View Room

Superior City View Room

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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.



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.


room service, babysitting,

interconnecting and non-

smoking rooms.

Fairmont Rooms: These rooms

offer a private terrace. Air-

conditioning, hairdryer, TV,

data ports, minibar and safe.

Sports and leisure: Outdoor

pool, fitness room, spa, sauna,

solarium and massage.



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



service, complimentary access to the Casino of Monte Carlo,

hairdresser, business centre, babysitting, interconnecting and

non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the


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.



Monte Carlo Hotels

Hôtel Hermitage (S.B.M.)

Fairmont Room

Cöté Jardin

Luxe City View Room


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