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Theres a lot happening in the French capital as summer sets in! On the cultural front, Le Manoir de Paris has opened a haunted house, Petit Bain has an exciting line-up of events for children and adults, and Frenchnational rail centre CNOF has opened up its industrial facilities to the general public. On the accommodationscene, the Mandarin Oriental, the Crayon and the Ascott Arc de Triomphe have opened recently, while the Ariane Montparnasse and the Palm unveil their new decor. As for fine dining, the new Opra restaurant boastsastonishing architecture and a sophisticated menu, while the Chesnaie du Roy has had a makeover to providea stylish setting for upscale events.

Culture //Le Manoir de Paris: The secrets of a haunted houseThis new attraction in the heart of Paris the first of its kind in France brings to life 13 legends of Paris. Halfway

between a museum and an amusement park, this haunted house is spread over almost 1,000 m2. Visitors follow an

interactive path through the thrilling history of Paris.

The citys thousand-year history abounds in mysteries, legends, myths and dark secrets. Paris streets, houses and

parks have many a strange story to tell. At Le Manoir de Paris, visitors follow in the footsteps of Victor Hugo

and Alexandre Dumas to discover some of the most bone-chilling legends of various districts. Located in a listed

monument near the Gare de lEst, Le Manoir de Paris draws on sophisticated gadgetry and the services of

professional actors to bring famous Paris legends to life the Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Phantom of the

Opera, the Bloodthirsty Baker, etc.

The haunted house is a living museum where visitors can explore stories of Paris at their own pace the

crocodile discovered in 1984 in the sewers under the Pont Neuf, the man in the iron mask who died in 1703

after being held prisoner for 34 years, the unsolved mystery of the murder in the Paris metro on 16 May 1937,

and other such tales.

These 13 tales of dark doings in the city and its underground passages are narrated in the course of a 23-room

tour. While the entire establishment is accessible to disabled people, a visit is not recommended for pregnant

women, people with a heart condition or those suffering from epilepsy and children under 10 years of age. Tours

are available in French and English.

Le Manoir de Paris will soon be adding more Paris legends to its programme.

LE MANOIR DE PARIS18 rue de Paradis, Paris 10thhttp://lemanoirdeparis.frSummer opening times: 5pm to 9pm on Thursday and Friday and 3pm to 7pm on Saturday and SundayFrom September 2011: 6pm to 10pm on Thursday and Friday and 3pm to 7pm on Saturday and Sunday Guided tour with a storyteller on Wednesdays (by appointment only). Special opening times for Halloween from 20 Octoberto 5 November

Industrial tourism at the Gare de lEstThe Centre National des Oprations Ferroviaires is the equivalent of a control tower for all rail traffic throughout

France. It is operational round the clock, all year round. French railway company SNCF manages the system on

behalf of Rseau Ferr de France, the French national rail network.

The SNCF recently launched an unprecedented and innovative industrial tourism initiative, opening up the Centre

National des Oprations Ferroviaires to the public. The tour starts with a 1hr30min presentation of behind-the-

scenes railway operations in a dedicated visitor centre. Visitors are then taken to the very heart of the system

the control room, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, where 100 people work round the clock tracking

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the 20,000-odd trains that run each day on the 30,000 km of French railway lines. The crisis centre is permanently

on the alert to take immediate action in case of a rail accident anywhere in France.

The CNOF has trained a team of guides to give the public fascinating insights into how the railway works. The

tour is free of charge.

CENTRE NATIONAL DES OPRATIONS FERROVIAIRES21 rue dAlsace, Paris 10thwww.sncf.com/visiter

Petit BainPetit Bain is a concert hall, social integration centre, restaurant and cultural venue rolled into one a meeting

point for artistic disciplines, audiences and cultures from around the world. With a focus on encouraging

innovative artistic ideas, the venue hosts international cultural events all year round in a variety of fields

music, dance, graphic art, illustrations and fine food.

Music and visual arts feature prominently on the programme at this floating venue, housed in a barge and

moored on the Seine at the foot of the Bibliothque nationale de France Franois Mitterrand. The venue experiments

with the blending of materials, genres, places and people, hosting concerts, dance and visual arts workshops for

all ages, talks, exhibitions and a restaurant.

Every Sunday, the venue hosts a concert during a family brunch 250 concerts from January to December. This

summer, a series of I Hate World Music concerts is being co-organized at the adjoining Josephine Baker floating

pool to provide musical entertainment at the pool and on the terrace. A series of gardening workshops called

the Robinsonnades initiates adults and children alike into joys of gardening and includes the planting of a small

kitchen garden. The restaurant serves quick meals made from fresh seasonal products and the wine list is essentially

composed of natural wines. The temporary terrace will host open-air concerts and workshops all summer long to

make the most of the proximity of the Josephine Baker pool. The quay serves as an extension of the Petit Bain

for large open-air events, which are all free of charge.

PETIT BAIN7 port de la Gare, Paris 13thTel +33 (0) 1 43 49 69 88www.petitbain.org

Terrasse Montparnasse 56 A sheltered spot to enjoy a panoramicviewThe terrace at the top of the Montparnasse Tower, with its panoramic view over the city, recently reopened after

being extensively renovated and modernized. Located at a height of 210 metres, the new rooftop terrace offers a

birds-eye view of Paris it takes in all the sights within a 40-km radius! The terrace is now entirely glass-

enclosed to allow visitors to remain comfortably sheltered from the wind and the rain as they enjoy the amazing

360 view of Paris.

TOUR MONTPARNASSE33 avenue du Maine, Paris 15thTel +33 (0) 1 45 38 52 56www.tourmontparnasse56.com

Accommodation //Crayon a cosy and colourful hotelCrayon Hotel, a new establishment recently opened by the Elegancia Hotels Group, is like a friendly guesthouse in

the heart of Paris, with 26 rooms done up in bright, appealing colours. French artist Julie Gauthron has decorated

each room in a totally different style, liberally splashing all of them with colour. Two or three colours harmonise

or gaily overlap in each room around one common neutral element a cosy white quilt. Julie Ganthron has

experimented with bold colour combinations such as olive green and pink, blue and sandy beige, dusty pink

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and sea green. The vintage furniture throughout the hotel has been patiently trawled for at flea markets in Paris,Lyon, Nice and Marseille, then personalised and painted. There are any number of striking pieces in the corridorsand rooms, such as a lovely Scandinavian bench, a chair once owned by publisher Pinch and 1970s lamps.A bright, colourful patchwork of ideas and styles, Crayon is more of a guesthouse than a traditional hotel animpression enhanced by the huge Danish desk at the reception and the black and white family photos hangingin the lobby and the rooms, as well as the childrens crayon drawings on the walls of the hotels only suite,situated on the fourth floor.

HTEL CRAYON25 rue du Bouloi, Paris 1stTel +33 (0) 1 42 36 54 19www.hotelcrayon.com

The Mandarin Oriental: The lap of luxury and upscale dining in theheart of ParisThe Mandarin Oriental, the latest luxury hotel to open in the French capital, is very centrally located a short walkfrom the great couture houses, Place Vendme and the Jardin des Tuileries.Architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte has redesigned the entire 1930s building, while Sybille de Margerie, Patrick Jouinand Sanjit Manku have done the interior design and decoration. Boasting a large landscaped indoor garden,the hotel has 138 rooms and suites, among the most spacious ones in Paris, ranging in size from 38 to 350 m2.All the rooms have a plate glass window, and some also have a balcony overlooking the indoor garden. Parisian style and Eastern refinement go hand in hand everywhere in the hotel, where comfort meets modernto provide a cocoon of luxury and sensual delight. Spread over two floors, the hotels 900 m2 spa features ahuge indoor pool, hammam and fitness centre.

Among the highlights of this luxury hotel are its two restaurants and bar, under the supervision of Michelin-starredchef Thierry Marx. The 40-cover restaurant Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx is stunningly inspired by Parisianhaute couture and has a light well in the centre, while the chefs table in the garden seating 6 to 8 people isperfect for a special occasion. Camlia, the garden restaurant, serves simple, affordable French cuisine andseats 70 people. The Bar 8 seats 49 people inside and a further 25 in the garden. The hotel also has a signaturecake shop.

There are four sleek event spaces for business travellers one 70 m2 space and three 40 m2 meeting rooms.The spacious sixth-floor terrace can host corporate events, with catering also by Thierry Marx.

MANDARIN ORIENTAL251 rue Saint-Honor, Paris 1stTel +33 (0) 70 98 78 88www.mandarinoriental.com/paris

The Ariane Montparnasse***: Time is of the essenceLocated in a late-19th century building on a quiet Left Bank street, the Ariane Montparnasse*** has recently beenentirely renovated. Drawing inspiration from the name of the street, the theme of the new design is the hour-glass (sablier in French), and time in general. Paintings and photos of hourglasses and watch movements are scattered throughout the hotel, from the reception to the 30 rooms. There is even a collection of these instrumentsto measure the passing of time in the library next to the reception.The choice of the hourglass, which symbolises both constancy and renewal, for the interior decoration schemereflects the hotels philosophy offering impeccable service at all times while being flexible enough to adapt tounexpected situations. Amenities include free Wi-Fi Internet access, a business centre, a 24-hour conciergedesk and multilingual staff.

HTEL ARIANE MONTPARNASSE***35 rue de la Sablire, Paris 14thTel +33 (0) 1 45 45 67 13www.hotel-ariane.fr

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The Ascott Arc de Triomphe Paris****: A sophisticated option forbusiness travellersThis hotel is ideally located in the 16th arrondissement, not far from the Champs-lyses, in a building designed

by Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, who has also decorated the hotels 83 rooms with an eye to style, comfort

and well-being. An indoor patio, swimming pool and fitness centre provide opportunities for resting and keeping

in shape.

Every room category, from the Deluxe room to the Premier suite, is equipped with a top grade music system,

air conditioning and a spacious bathroom, and some rooms have a terrace offering a wonderful view over the

rooftops and monuments of Paris. The Ascott Arc de Triomphe Paris**** also provides an airport transfer service,

a business centre, a laundry and dry cleaning service.

ASCOTT ARC DE TRIOMPHE PARIS****81 avenue Klber, Paris 16thTel +33 (0) 1 44 05 75 75www.the-ascott.com

The Palm Opra*** full of parisian charmThe atmosphere at this hotel near the Opra Garnier, designed by two young interior designers, Aurlie Sahuqu

and Sophie Hanniet, is relaxed and casual. A number of simple, practical ideas and feminine touches highlight

its welcoming, service-oriented approach, such as the childrens play area in the breakfast room and coat pegs

instead of a clothes rail in the rooms.

The hotels 38 comfortable rooms are equipped with Internet access and an iPod dock, like any home, and the

bath products and breakfast are organic.

Free Internet access is also available in the lobby, alongside a bar serving free non-alcoholic drinks to hotel

guests.

HTEL PALM***30 rue de Maubeuge, Paris 9thTel +33 (0) 1 42 85 07 61www.hotel-palm-opera.com

Gastronomy //LOpra at the Palais GarnierThe idea of having a restaurant within the Opra Garnier building goes back as far as 1875: architect Charles

Garniers final drawings for the project show that he intended the Salon du Glacier rotunda to house a restaurant.

There was another unsuccessful attempt to open a restaurant in the building nearly a century later, in 1973,

and again in 1992.

Charles Garniers wish has finally come true 136 years on, with the opening of LOpra in the subscribing members

rotunda, where members dismounted from horse-drawn carriages to enter the auditorium in times past.

French architect Odile Decq designed the new restaurant with input from restaurateur Pierre Franois Blanc. The

architect has done an excellent job of tackling this challenging commission the new venue had to be distinct

from the historical building while harmonising with it. The national commission for historical monuments has

lauded the quality of the architecture and the well-thought-out solutions to the various technical constraints.

A mezzanine floor and a self-supporting six-metre-high glass roof take up the upper part of the construction,

curving around, but not touching, the existing pillars. The 350-cover restaurant is spread over three levels

ground floor and mezzanine, plus a terrace.

Christophe Aribert, who has two Michelin stars, has been named executive chef of LOpra. His menu combines

traditional French cuisine with ultra-creative touches, such as the Opra dessert made with honey collected from

the beehives on the Palais Garnier roof.

The cocktails at the bar, too, are a mix of the classic (e.g. the Martini Charles) and the unexpected (e.g. the

Phantm by Martini).


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LOPRAPlace Jacques Rouch, Paris 9thTel +33 (0) 1 42 68 86 80www.opera-restaurant.fr

The rebirth of the Chesnaie du Roy The Chesnaie du Roy, a banqueting venue boasting magnificent reception rooms in the middle of the Bois de

Vincennes, has reopened after a ten-month renovation. Built in 1969 for the Floralies internationals flower show,

the establishments main, 770 m2 reception room offering panoramic views, where cocktails for up to 1,200 guests

can be organized, is located in an unusually shaped building resembling a boat turned upside down. With

another four rooms on the first floor, a 300 m2 terrace and 1,000 m2 of outdoor space, this is the perfect venue

for conferences, meetings, gala evenings and society dinners. An exceptional setting for any event, the

Chesnaie du Roy can host up to 1,500 people for a cocktail party and 500 people for a sit-down dinner, with

menus drawn up by caterer Butard Enescot and Bruno Turbot, a member of the elite Master Chefs of France

association, as head chef.

LA CHESNAIE DU ROYRoute de la Pyramide, Paris 12thTel +33 (0) 1 41 74 00 00www.chesnaie-du-roy.com

Stop Press //Brunello Cucinelli, the ethically correct Italian fashion designer, is opening a 400 m2 flagship store displaying hismens and womens collections and accessories near the lyse Palace. // Jewellery brand Van Cleef & Arpels isopening a watch boutique called Le Temps Potique on Place Vendme. // French leather goods company

LaContrie is opening a showroom-and-atelier near the Jardin des Tuileries. //

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI54 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honor, Paris 8thwww.brunellocucinelli.com

LACONTRIE11 rue de la Sourdire, Paris 1stwww.lacontrie.com

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, LE TEMPS POTIQUE22 place Vendme, Paris 1stTel +33 (0) 1 55 04 11 12www.vancleef-arpels.com


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Coming soon //Culture

- Partial closure for the re-organization of the impressionist galleries at the Muse dOrsay, by Jean-Michel Wilmotte

(from December 2009)

- Redevelopment work at the Palais de Tokyo by architects Lacaton and Vassal to create 10,000 m2 of space devoted

to contemporary art (2010-2012)

- Renovation of the Monnaie de Paris by Philippe Prost with the opening of shops and creation of a 500 m2 zen garden,

and a cafe and gourmet restaurant by Guy Savoy (2012)

- Renovation work at the Muse de lAir et de lespace (June 2011-2014)

- Closure of the Muse de lInstitut du monde arabe for redevelopment work. Part of the collections will remain on

show (full reopening September 2011)

- Launch of the Louvre online reservation system (beginning 2012)

- Renovation of the Muse Rodin; museum to remain open (early 2012 end 2013)

- Opening of the new areas at the Grand Palais, including the Alexandre-III rotunda, the Salon dhonneur and a 700 m2

exhibition gallery (spring 2012)

- Reopening of the Muse Galliera after renovation (spring 2012)

- Opening of the Fondation Jrme-Seydoux-Path for cinema, built by Italian Renzo Piano at 73 avenue des Gobelins

(spring 2012)

- Reopening of the Muse de lHomme after renovation (2012)

- Reopening of the Muse Picasso after renovation (2012)

- Opening of the new Islamic Arts department in the Cour Visconti at the Louvre after covering of the courtyard by

architects Mario Bellini and Rudy Ricciotti. 13,000 works will be on show in 4,600 m2 of new spaces (2012)

- Opening of the Institut des Cultures dIslam in two venues, on Rue Stephenson and Rue Polonceau, in the Goutte

dOr district of the 18th arrondissement (September 2012 and September 2013)

- Reorganization of the Grand Palais with the incorporation of the Galeries nationales and the creation of a shop,

a cafe and a bookshop (2012-2017)

- Opening after renovation and extension of the old cinema Le Louxor in the 10th arrondissement (2013)

- Opening of the Louis-Vuitton foundation for contemporary art (September 2013)

- Creation of a 250-seat theatre under the Carreau du Temple (November 2013)

- Creation of a Paris Philharmonic concert hall by architect Jean Nouvel in the park of La Villette including a 2,400-seat

symphonic concert hall (March 2014)

- Renovation of the Muse de Montmartre and the museum gardens (2014)

- Opening of the Cit de lconomie in the former Gaillard townhouse, a listed building dating to 1882 in the 17th

arrondissement. The Cit will have library devoted to economics, a 120-seat amphitheatre and a restaurant, and a

2,500 m2 exhibition space for displays on the economy, currencies and finance (end 2014)

- Opening of the Maison de lHistoire de France within the premises of the Archives de France (2015)

- Reopening of the Muse Ernest-Hbert (date not specified)

Urbanism

- Transformation of the district Les Halles (2010-2014)

- Renovation of the Gare de Lyon with the creation of a 4,400 m2 glass roof for businesses, working rooms and waiting

areas (2010-2012)

- Conversion of the former Arts dco Mutualit theatre into a business and congress centre by Jean-Michel Wilmotte

(September 2011)

- Opening of the Cit de la mode et du design with a concept store (800 m2), three restaurants and a picnic area, a

nightclub and events spaces (September 2011)

- Launch of the self-service electric car hire service Autolib with 3,000 vehicles in 1,000 stations in and around Paris

(30 September 2011)

- Opening of Cinlilas, a cinematographic complex with park in the east of Paris (end 2011)

- Renovation of the Gare dAusterlitz with new areas to circulate (2011-2013)


- Creation of 1.5 km of green spaces and natural features open to the public along part of the former inner circle rail-

way line in the 15th arrondissement (2013)

- Reopening of a public transport network on the Seine, with three Voguo river shuttle lines circulating to and from

Suresnes, Maisons Alfort/Vitry sur Seine, the Eiffel Tower, Invalides and the Muse dOrsay (summer 2013)

- Construction of the Phare tower at La Dfense a 349-metre-high tower block with panoramic restaurant by American

architect Thom Mayne (2011-2016)

- 10,000 m2 extension of the Andr-Citron park and installation of fountains, refreshment areas and merry-go-rounds

(2011-2012)

- Extension of the tramway to the east of Paris, from Porte de Vitry to Porte de la Chapelle (2012), then as far as

Porte dAsnires (2017)

- Creation of 12 hectares of green space and sports facilities at the Hippodrome dAuteuil (2012)

- Creation of green spaces and pedestrian areas along a 2.3 km stretch on the Left Bank and Right Bank of the Seine

and the opening of a floating swimming pool moored in front of the Parc Andr Citron (September 2012)

- Extension of Line 4 of the Mtro to the south of Paris at Montrouge (end 2012)

- Redevelopment of north-east Paris, between Porte de la Chapelle and Porte de la Villette, creation of the vangile

station on RER line E, green spaces, a university campus, businesses and services (2012-2016)

- Extension and modernization of the Hippodrome de Longchamp (2013)

- Expansion of the Parc Clichy-Batignolles Martin-Luther-King (2013)

- Re-design of the Beaugrenelle district (September 2013)

- Redevelopment of the Champ-de-Mars (2014)

- The re-design of the le Seguin by Jean Nouvel, with a centre for music, a centre for contemporary art, art galleries,

guinguettes (outdoor cafes) with dancing and a 4-hectare garden (2015)

- Construction at the Porte de Versailles of the 180-m high Triangle tower block with panoramic lift, panoramic

viewpoint, panoramic restaurant and cafe and park of 8,000 m2, a project by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron

(2017)

- Construction at La Dfense of the two 323 metre-high Hermitage towers, with function room, auditorium,

contemporary art gallery, shops, htel **** with 210 rooms, conference centre and restaurants (2016)

Leisure

- Creation of a swimming area on the Daumesnil Lake in the Bois de Vincennes (2013)

- Opening of a brasserie and a luxury suite on the rooftop of the Moulin Rouge (2013)

- Renovation of the Molitor swimming pool, a gem of art deco from 1929 and creation of a 98-bedroom **** hotel,

with two restaurants and a balneotherapy centre (end 2013)

- Creation by Italian architect Renzo Piano of a 14-room multiplex cinema with 2,800 seats in the future Claude-Bernard

neighborhood of the 19th arrondissement (end 2013)

- Reopening after renovation work of all the Parc zoologique de Paris in the Bois de Vincennes with 1,000 animals,

130 species, separated into 6 biozones including a 2,000 m2 aviary and a 100 m long greenhouse (spring 2014)

- Extension and modernization of the Roland-Garros tennis stadium, with a project for a 15,000-seater centre court

with mobile roof, to host the French internationals, the Masters Series and the Fed Cup (2015)

- Opening at the Cit des Sciences of a 16-room digital complex with restaurants and shops (date to be defined)

Accommodation

- A years closure of the Prince de Galles**** hotel, bar and restaurant for full renovation and creation of a new site and

fitness space (from February 2011)

- Closure of the Marignan Champs lyses**** for 18 months for a full renovation (since April 2011)

- A years closure of the Passy Home** for a full renovation (since June 2011)

- Extension works of the Plaza Athne***** in 5,500 m2 of annexed buildings, with closure of the hotel (2011-2013)

- Conversion by Japanese architects Sejima and Nishizawo of the former La Samaritaine department store into a luxury

hotel, Le Cheval blanc, with 80 rooms and suites overlooking the Seine, a conference centre and shops (2011-2014)

- Renovation and modernization of the Bois de Boulogne camping site with the installation of caravans and cottages,

and extension of 410 tent pitches (2011-12)


- Opening of the lyse Secret, a boutique hotel in the heart of the Golden Triangle in the 8th arrondissement, ****

category requested (summer 2011)

- Opening of the Bellevue Montmartre, a 20-room hotel with a Belle poque theme between the Moulin Rouge and the

Sacr Cur Basilica, *** category requested (autumn 2011)

- Opening of a 23-bed hotel, Jules et Jim, at 11 rue des Gravilliers in the Centre Pompidou district (summer 2011)

- Opening of the htel O, previously htel des Victoires**, decorated by Ora to, 19 rue Herold in the 2nd arrondissement

(autumn 2011)

- Reopening of the Mac Mahon hotel near the Arc de Triomphe after a full renovation, **** category requested

(November 2011)

- Opening of the 56-room Buddha Bar boutique hotel with luxurious colonial-style decor, a spa and a restaurant, on Rue

dAnjou in the 8th arrondissement, **** category requested (2012)

- Opening of the hotel Marcel, a small 35-bedroom hotel opposite the Gare de lEst, *** classification requested ***

(September 2011)

- Opening of the Htel W Paris Opra by the Starwood group in the district of the Grands Magasins (December 2011)

- Opening of a charming 23-bed hotel in the former Grand Contrle mansion house, a building designed by Jules

Hardouin-Mansart in 1684 and belonging to the national Versailles estate (end of 2011)

- Opening by the Astotel Group of the 123 Sbastopol, a cinema-themed hotel with a swimming pool and private

cinema, facing the Gat Lyrique in the 2nd arrondissement, **** category requested (September 2012)

- Opening of a second, 500-bed Christophers Inn hostel at the Gare du Nord (2012)

- Opening of a Holiday Inn at the Gare du Nord (2012)

- Opening of the Art htel Eiffel, a small 35-room designer hotel in the 15th arrondissement, *** category requested

(mid-2012)

- Opening of a 320-beds youth hostel with meeting rooms and auditorium, rue Pajol in the 18th arrondissement

(end 2012)

- Opening of a Hilton Garden Inn by the Hilton group and of a Hampton by Hilton at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport

(2013)

- Opening of a Radisson Blu at La Dfense, **** category requested (2013)

- Transformation of the Klber International conference centre into a 200-bed palace by the chain Peninsula Hotels

(2013)

- Opening of a fifth Marriott hotel in Paris, near Porte de Saint-Cloud (2013)

- Opening of a htel **** with 343 rooms at La Dfense (2014)

- Opening of a 149-room hotel designed by architect Manuelle Gautrand as part of an entirely eco-friendly project in the

19th arrondissement, *** category requested (2014)

- Opening of a hotel with 500 to 600 rooms as well as a long-stay transfer centre with accommodation at Paris Charles

de Gaulle airport (end 2014)

- Creation of Villages Nature, an ecological leisure complex by Disneyland Paris/Pierre & Vacances, with 1,700 rooms

over 259 hectares, 9,000 m2 water park and lagoon heated all year round (2015)

- Opening of a small luxury hotel by Grard Depardieu with seven guest rooms at 95 rue du Cherche-Midi in the

6th arrondissement (date not specified)

Gastronomy

- A years closure of the Caf de lHomme at Trocadro (February 2011-summer 2012)

- Opening of an organic themed restaurant overlooking a vegetable garden in the park of La Villette, created by

architects Gilles & Boissier (2011)

- Opening of two restaurants at LOre du Bois, Porte Maillot, a former pavilion in the Bois de Boulogne renovated

by the architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte (2011)

- Opening of a restaurant with conference rooms in the Ledoux rotunda by the side of the La Villette canal basin

(August 2011)

- Closure of the Ciel de Paris at the top of Montparnasse tower for full renovation (15 July 2011-January 2012)

- Opening of a restaurant at La Bourse by Marc Veyrat (September 2011)


- Opening of an Angelina restaurant/tea room in the Htel de Sully, a 17th-century historic building in the heart of the

Marais (end 2011)

- Opening of a bar and restaurant in the Maison des Clestins on the bank of the Seine in the Marais as part of the

renovation of the riverbanks (date to be defined)

Shops

- Opening of a Banana Republic boutique at the Champs-lyses roundabout (September 2011)

- Opening of a new concept Marks and Spencer at 100 Champs-lyses (end 2011) and a second shop at the Carrousel

du Louvre (date to be defined)

- Renovation of the Galeries Lafayette to mark the 100th anniversary of its historic dome, with the refurbishment of

the Lafayette Gourmet food store and the opening of a new fine dining restaurant (2012)


Trends n61P A R I S N E W S // J U LY 2 0 1 1

Enjoy Paris outdoors. Every summer, the French capital turns into a huge open-air showground.Concerts and dances take place outdoors, the Seine riverbanks are transformed into a seaside resort andParisians and tourists rediscover the pleasure of picnicking on the grass.

Culture, cinema, theatre and concerts in the openair //Outdoor cinemaThroughout summer, cinema buffs can enjoy watching films outdoors: the atmosphere is convivial and unique as

everyone gathers in front of the large inflatable screen in the centre of the park at nightfall. Under the stars,

spectators enjoy long summer nights discovering or rediscovering short films and great classics. This year, the

Cinma en plein air season at La Villette has chosen Dune rue lautre (From one street to another), for itstheme, with films like Manhattan, Bonnie and Clyde or West Side Story, preceded at the weekend by a short

film. In total, around thirty or so films will be shown, all in their original version with subtitles, from 19 July to

21 August. Cinma au clair de lune, organized by the Forum des Images, will show films for free from 3 to 21 Augustin different districts of Paris, including Montmartre, Montsouris, Place des Vosges, Place des Ftes; the theme will

be classic or contemporary films for which Paris is the setting, such as Fric-Frac, Garon ! or Victor Victoria. In the

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, the festival Silhouette is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and will screen short films for children and adults every evening from 27 August to 4 September, as well as a retrospective of the

previous years.

Access to these film shows is free; it is advisable to bring something warm to wear as Parisian evenings can be

chilly. In the event of bad weather the film shows may be cancelled, it is therefore a good idea to check on the

day by telephone or by Internet.

CINMA EN PLEIN AIRParc de la Villette211 avenue Jean Jaurs, Paris 19thTel +33 (0) 1 40 03 76 92www.villette.com

CINMA AU CLAIR DE LUNEwww.forumdesimages.fr

FESTIVAL SILHOUETTEParc des Buttes-Chaumont, Paris 19thwww.association-silhouette.com

Festival Paris quartier dtThe 22nd edition of this one-of-a-kind arts festival offers events such as theatre, dance, music, circus, video art,

photography, etc. from 14 July to 9 August at more than thirty venues in and around Paris. Most events take place

in outdoor places such as the Cour dhonneur des Invalides (7th), in the garden mile Gall (11th), in the park

of Butte du Chapeau Rouge (19th) or in the Jardin Naturel (20th).

PARIS QUARTIER DTwww.quartierdete.com

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Classique au VertThis years edition of the Festival Classique au Vert is devoted to the Americas: from the New World Symphony

to the symphonic jazz of Gershwin, songs from Broadway and Piazzolla tangos, etc. Although the French public

are fans of music from the Americas, this music is not often played in concert halls and at classical music

festivals. This summer the wonderful setting of the Parc floral plays host to renowned orchestras, musical

ensembles, singers and soloists, who will share with the public their enthusiasm for the violins of Hollywood,

the great open spaces of Aaron Copland, the military marches of Sousa and a lot of other fascinating music

from the Americas.

CLASSIQUE AU VERTwww.classiqueauvert.fr

BandstandsEvery year from May to October, more than 200 free concerts are given in bandstands in Parisian public parks and

gardens. Many musical styles are played: pop, rock, brass bands, folk, classical, big band jazz, choral, gospel, etc.

These outdoor concerts gather all kinds of musicians, amateurs and professionals and bring new life to the quaint

elegance of bandstands in parks and gardens.

KIOSQUES EN MUSIQUEwww.paris.fr

Paris Jazz FestivalFans will be swinging to the sound of jazz. This festival cleverly brings together great and unknown jazz musicians

for all types of jazz including piano, funk, afro, Latino and big band sounds. As usual, this annual event takes

place in the bucolic setting of the Parc floral.

PARIS JAZZ FESTIVALwww.parisjazzfestival.fr

PestaclesRunning until 21 September this festival includes concerts (songs, jazz, rock and classical music), street theatre,

readings of traditional stories and an exhibition for everyone but especially for children from 2-years-old, right in

the heart of the Parc floral.

PESTACLESwww.lespestacles.fr

Gastronomy //Country picnics in ParisPicnicking in Paris, you would almost think you were in the countryside. Adults will recall their childhood days

whilst children will love the freedom of eating outdoors, which all makes it a wonderful and memorable experience.

Picnicking is allowed in some 400 parks and gardens in Paris, on a footbridge, along the Seine riverbanks or

along the banks of the canal Saint Martin. You can prepare a home-made picnic or buy one already prepared

from a caterer, salad bar, juice bar, and even restaurants supply complete take-away picnics. Most of the time,

these stores provide disposable knives, forks, spoons, cups, plates and serviettes. Cojean, Fauchon, Bobs JuiceBar, Pink Flamingo, Jour and Linas, among others, all provide delicious dishes for picnics. For the best grassy picnic spots, there are the big Parisian parks such as Buttes-Chaumont, Parc Monceau, Parc

Montsouris, Parc de la Villette, the Champ de Mars, the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Parc de Bercy, but there

are also the Seine quaysides and those of the Canal Saint-Martin. Signs show which lawned areas are available

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Picnickers should of course remember to respect the environment and take a bag with them to put their rubbish

in, and should not light any fires.

BOBS JUICE BAR15 rue Lucien-Sampaix, Paris 10thTel +33 (0) 9 50 06 36 1874 rue des Gravilliers, Paris 3rdTel +33 (0) 9 52 55 11 66www.bobsjuicebar.com

COJEAN10 rue des Pyramides, Paris 1stTel +33 (0) 1 42 96 00 50www.cojean.fr15 other addresses in Paris

FAUCHON24-26 place de la Madeleine, Paris 8thTel +33 (0) 1 70 39 38 00www.fauchon.com

JOUR36 bis avenue de lOpra, Paris 2ndwww.jour.fr10 other addresses in Paris

LINAS102 rue de Bercy, Paris 12thTel +33 (0) 1 43 40 42 42www.linasparis.com7 other addresses in Paris

PINK FLAMINGO67 rue Bichat, Paris 10thTel +33 (0) 1 42 02 31 70www.pinkflamingopizza.com3 other addresses in Paris

All parks and gardens on www.paris.fr

Recreational activities //Quayside beachesDespite the fact that the French capital is a long way from the sea, it has been partly transformed into a mini

seaside town every summer since 2002. So for the 10th year,

Paris-Plages has taken up residence on the right bank of the Seine and at the La Villette canal basin and invitesvisitors to enjoy all the quayside attractions. This year, the Paris City Council has provided even more stretches

of beach (6,000 tons of sand): on the George Pompidou road there is a 1-kilometre-long sandy beach stretching

from the Louvre quayside to the Arcole bridge.

On the Georges Pompidou road, right up to the level of the Clestins quayside, and around the La Villette canal

basin, there is a host of attractions for Parisians and tourists: swimming pool, sprinkler garden, refreshment

kiosks, ice-cream stalls, ptanque courts, ballroom dancing or tai-chi lessons and other sporting activities for

children and adults. The 2011 edition also includes cultural events, stories, concerts, a photo marathon, etc.

With sustainable development in mind, Paris-Plages puts the emphasis on environmentally-friendly habits (selective

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the facilities and equipment (recycled sand, installations to be reused, transformable sheeting, automatic control

of water consumption, etc.). Accessible daily from 21 July to 21 August, from 8am to midnight, Paris-Plages makes

it possible to enjoy summer in the city in a different way and remains a free event with a social conscience,

designed to be available to as many people as possible and in particular those that do not get the chance to

go away on holiday.

PARIS-PLAGEShttp://parisplages.paris.fr

Dancing in the open airThose who prefer to dance outdoors will have the opportunity to practice or learn the Argentine tango, salsa, rock,

swing, lindy hop, capoeira, Breton and folk dances, and the musette and ballroom dancing on the Seine quay-

sides. The 2011 edition of Paris danse en Seine will also feature the samba-forro (on Sunday) and the kizomba(on Monday), a dance that is a mixture of the tango, and zouk of Angolan origin. These evenings will take place

daily from 9pm to midnight, often preceded by introductory sessions from 7.30pm onwards, on the Saint-Bernard

quayside and in the Tino Rossi garden, between Austerlitz train station and the Institut du monde arabe

A different way of discovering ParisA newcomer on the scene for ecological outings, the Trikke makes it possible to discover all the charm of Paris

without any effort. The way to drive this three-wheeled scooter is in a standing position. The engine is electric,

silent and non-polluting. Paris Trikke Tours offers 2-hour guided tours of some twenty or so tourist sites, includingthe Champs-lyses, the Eiffel Tower and the Esplanade des Invalides

PARIS TRIKKE TOURSwww.paristrikkes.com

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Hotels with a terrace or garden. Summer makes us want to make the most of the goodweather. Choosing a hotel with a terrace or a garden means that you can combine the pleasure of visiting Parisand the Paris region with that of a privileged green setting right in the heart of the city.

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Hotels with a garden or terrace in ParisAmongst the huge range of accommodation that the capital has to offer, there are some establishments, which

behind their facades boast almost secret gardens, large wooded expanses of green or flower-filled patios. Others

offer wonderful views of the city from high terraces. Whilst some of these amazing places are often accessible

to non-residents, for lunch, dinner or simply a drink, others nevertheless remain exclusively reserved for their

hotel guests.

Close to the Louvre Museum and opposite the Tuileries gardens, the Saint James & Albany****, housed in a 17th-century mansion house once the home of the Duc de Noailles, boasts a delightful courtyard garden for

dining at lunchtime and in the evening. Near to the Champs-lyses and the Eiffel Tower, the Renaissance ParisHtel Le Parc Trocadro***** has just opened after renovation and offers a huge 1,200 m2 terrace planted withtrees a rare expanse of greenery in the capital, for lunches and dinners. Just a few steps from the Arc de

triomphe, the elegant Htel Raphael**** has a very fine terrace, Les Jardins Plein Ciel, situated on the 7th floorwith a 360 view of the capital, open at lunchtime and dinnertime. Near to Trocadro, the Saint James Paris, (theonly chateau hotel in Paris), is a huge residence surrounded by lovely gardens exclusive to residents. From this

year, the terrace has been opened to non-residents in the evening and for brunch on Sunday.

Near to the lyse Palace, Le Bristol***** houses a beautiful garden planted with trees, open for lunch, a drinkor dinner during summertime. Away from the noise of traffic, the place is a haven of tranquility. Near to the Champ

de Mars on a quiet avenue close to the Eiffel Tower, the hotel La Bourdonnais***, has an indoor garden for hotelguests to enjoy breakfast in. Near to the Muse dOrsay and the antique dealers district, the Htel dOrsay***,housed in an elegant building dating back to the17th century, offers its guests a charming leafy patio in which

to relax after a walk in the city. In the Monceau district, the Best Western Premier Regents Garden**** in aNapolon-style building offers an opulent and warm atmosphere and an oriental garden where breakfast is served

to hotel guests. At Saint Germain des Prs, the Htel Montalembert**** renovated this year, opens its terracein fine weather for lunch and dinner.

On the Butte Montmartre, the Terrass Hotel**** situated in a fine 19th century building, boasts a superb terrace,The 7th, situated on the roof of the establishment. Open from April to the end of September, it offers a panoramic

view of Paris and has a lounge bar, open to all, from 11am to midnight, all week.

Near to Place de la Nation on a quiet tree-lined avenue, the Htel du Printemps** offers guests the pleasanttranquility of its shady patio, where drinks are served in fine weather.

Finally, behind its classical facade a few steps from Porte Maillot and the Palais des Congrs, Les Jardins de laVilla**** boasts a remarkable little courtyard garden ideal for a drink after a days sightseeing and shopping.

BEST WESTERN PREMIER REGENTS GARDEN6 rue Pierre Demours, Paris 17thTel +33 (0) 1 45 74 07 30www.hotel-regents-paris.com

HTEL LA BOURDONNAIS111-113 avenue de la Bourdonnais, Paris 7thTel +33 (0) 1 47 05 45 42www.hotellabourdonnais.com

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HTEL DORSAY93 rue de Lille, Paris 7thTel +33 (0) 1 47 05 85 54www.paris-hotel-orsay.com

HTEL MONTALEMBERT3 rue de Montalembert, Paris 7thTel +33 (0) 1 45 49 68 68www.montalembert.com

HTEL RAPHAEL17 avenue Klber, Paris 16thTel +33 (0) 1 53 64 32 00www.raphael-hotel.com

LE BRISTOL112 rue du Faubourg Saint Honor, Paris 8thTel +33 (0) 1 53 43 43 00www.lebristolparis.com

LES JARDINS DE LA VILLA5 rue Belidor, Paris 17thTel +33 (0) 1 53 81 01 10www.jardinsdelavilla.com

RENAISSANCE PARIS HTEL LE PARC TROCADRO55-57 avenue Raymond Poincar, Paris 16thTel +33 (0) 1 44 05 66 66www.renaissanceleparctrocadero.fr

SAINT JAMES & ALBANY202 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1stTel +33 (0) 1 44 58 43 21www.saintjamesalbany.com

SAINT JAMES PARIS43 avenue Bugeaud, Paris 16thTel +33 (0) 1 44 05 81 81www.saint-james-paris.com

TERRASS HOTEL12 rue Joseph de Maistre, Paris 18thTel +33 (0) 1 46 06 72 85www.terrass-hotel.com

On the outskirts of ParisGreen settings are naturally more abundant around the capital and staying in a hotel with a beautiful garden is

definitely a plus.

On the edge of Paris, the Radisson Blu Hotel Boulogne has a huge courtyard garden planted with 30-year-oldvines! The atmosphere of this secluded patio is very relaxing for all restaurant guests. In Versailles, the TrianonPalace**** boasts an exceptional situation right on the edge of the royal estate and surrounded by more than ahectare of land. The hotel offers 199 guest rooms including 23 suites luxuriously decorated and the bucolic charm

of its setting extends to breakfast, served in the poetic gardens designed by landscape architect Louis Benech.

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A little further west, less than 40 kilometres from Paris, the Domaine du Tremblay sur Mauldre is a 17th-centurychateau with gardens designed by Le Notre, on the edge of the forest of Rambouillet. 40 hectares of wooded

parkland and a private 9-hole golf course provided relaxation and serenity far from hectic city life. Further west

again, 50 kilometres from the capital, the Chteau de Villiers-le-Mahieu**** is a majestic 13th-century buildingsurrounded by 21 hectares of parkland and one-hundred-year old trees. Difficult to imagine that this haven of peace

is less than one hour away from the capital.

To the north of Paris, in the heart of the forest of Chantilly, stands the majestic Chteau de Montvillargenne****,a luxurious enclave in the Anglo-Norman style, less than 30 minutes from the airport of Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle.

Frances largest chateau-hotel, it is surrounded by a 6-hectare park and offers 120 guest rooms as well as a

restaurant with a terrace, open in fine weather.

To the east of Paris, the Chteau des Bondons**** is the former headquarters of General Pershing. Today, aluxury hotel standing in a landscaped garden in 7 hectares of parkland, it offers a unique historic, tranquil and

green setting less than an hour from Paris. As for the Chteau de Sancy la Catounire*** it nestles in 5 hectaresof parkland, in the heart of Brie, on the edge of the Champagne region. Finally, more modern and on the banks

of a lake, the Vienna International Dream Castle hotel Disneyland Paris**** is a 397-bedroomed hotel closeDisneyland Paris but with all the tranquility of the countryside. Classic rooms or family rooms all offer a view

of the garden, the lake or the countryside. As for the seven Disneyland Paris hotels, you can choose from thesimplest to the most luxurious; all are situated in the heart of an enormous park of more than 2,000 hectares

including not only the Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios theme parks but also a golf course, lakes and forest.

CHTEAU DE MONTVILLARGENNEAvenue Franois Mathet, GouvieuxTel +33 (0) 3 44 62 36 36www.chateaudemontvillargenne.com

CHTEAU DE SANCY LA CATOUNIRE1 place de lglise, Sancy les MeauxTel +33 (0) 1 60 25 77 77www.chateaudesancy.com

CHTEAU DE VILLIERS-LE-MAHIEURue du Centre, Villiers-le-MahieuTel +33 (0) 1 34 87 44 25www.chateauvilliers.com

CHTEAU DES BONDONS47-49 rue des Bondons, La Fert sous JouarreTel +33 (0) 1 60 22 00 98www.chateaudesbondons.com

DISNEYS HOTEL NEW YORK****DISNEYS NEWPORT BAY CLUB HOTEL***DISNEYS SEQUOIA LODGE HOTEL***DISNEYS HOTEL CHEYENNE**DISNEYS SANTA FE HOTEL**DISNEYS RANCH DAVY CROCKETT

DISNEYLAND HOTEL*****Tel +33 (0) 8 25 30 60 30 www.disneylandparis.com

DOMAINE DU TREMBLAY SUR MAULDRE2 place de lglise, Le Tremblay sur MauldreTel +33 (0) 1 34 94 25 70www.domainedutremblay.com

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RADISSON BLU HOTEL BOULOGNE33 avenue douard Vaillant, BoulogneTel +33 (0) 1 46 08 85 00www.radissonblu.com/hotel-parisboulogne

TRIANON PALACE1 boulevard de la Reine, VersaillesTel +33 (0) 1 30 84 50 00www.trianonpalace.fr

VIENNA INTERNATIONAL DREAM CASTLE HOTEL DISNEYLAND PARIS40 avenue de la Fosse des Pressoirs, Marne la ValleTel +33 (0) 1 64 17 90 16www.dreamcastle-hotel.com

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Lots of ways of getting around to choose fromParis has a wide range of transport options, both public and individual, to suit all needs. The Paris le-de-France

region boasts an exceptionally large, fast and reliable transport network comprising 16 metro lines stopping at

381 stations, 5 express regional train lines and 3 tram lines. On the RATP website, it is possible to enter adeparture and destination station to find the best itinerary and the estimated travel time, see all the options

and work out how much it will cost. For organized events such as congresses, the RATP has set up a dedicated

service for organizers to enable them to distribute complimentary or paying transport passes adaptated.

Then of course theres the official website of the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau for the purchase of the Visit

Paris travel card pass in advance of a stay. The pass gives access to all the citys public services the metro,

RER regional trains, buses and trams and avoid on having to queue up at a terminal to buy tickets.

Besides an excellent public transport system, Paris also has a variety of individual and personalised transport

options, including more than 16,000 licensed taxis, which can be hailed at any time of day or night. All theParis airports and train stations are well served by taxi companies and self-employed taxi drivers, and there

are several dial-a-cab firms to contact for home or office pick-ups at a specific time.

Various companies also provide chauffeur-driven vehicles of all types limousines, minibuses, coaches and even

motorcycles! These are usually to be booked in advance. Some upscale chauffeur-driven limousine rentals come

with a host of additional services to offer passengers total comfort, e.g. being met off the plane and fast-tracked

through immigration, or met at the door of the train compartment on arrival with luggage carried to the car. The

drivers are all multilingual, and the air-conditioned passenger section of each car is stocked with newspapers

in French and English, and, on request, champagne in the minibar. The main chauffer-driven car rental agencies

in Paris are Aca Savac Tourisme, Biribin Limousines, Cab Service Prestige, Car Service, Chab Limousines, GasnierService Limousine, Laisser Passer, Paris Major Limousine International, ParisMinivan, Paris Royal Limousine,PariShuttle and Visual/Transdev. Most companies require bookings for airport or train station pick-ups 48 hoursbefore arrival in Paris.

Alternatively, it is possible to hire a self-drive car at Paris train stations and airports. Service desks for hire

companies such as Sixt are located in the arrivals hall. Visitors would be well advised to book in advance toensure a rental car is available when they arrive at the airport or train station.

And, for the athletically inclined, Velib bikes are available to rent at 1,450 docking stations throughout Parisand in 30 suburban towns.

Getting to central Paris from Paris-Orly and Paris-Charles deGaulle airportsThe terminals at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport are all connected by a free shuttle train, the CDGVal, an Aroportsde Paris service available 24/7, fast and frequent. From the airports, there are several ways to get to central Paris

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Transport: Key to successful event planning. Not even in his wildest imaginingscould Jules Verne have foreseen that it would one day take less than 2 hours and 40 minutes to get from London to Paris. However, cutting down on travel time alone doesnt free up peoples schedules. Time is a crucial factor for successful event organisation. Organisers deciding the venue and delegates deciding whether toattend both want to minimise their travel time and maximise the time spent at the event. Travel time is no longercalculated merely on the basis of the distance between a journeys origin and destination. The choice of transporttakes several factors into account price, safety, comfort and a reliable estimation of speed. Transport can also befun, and Paris travel professionals offer many ways to turn a business trip into an exciting incentive event.


from the airports. In addition to the bus lines, a regional express train runs every 4 to 7 minutes from 5am to

1am (a full schedule is available on the RATP website). Air France coaches run between the airports and a fewstops in the city (route and schedule on the website), and taxis are available 24 hours a day. There is a separate

parking area for private cars and motorcycle taxis with driver to wait for their clients, which must be booked in

advance.

AROPORTS DE PARISwww.aeroportsdeparis.fr

ACA SAVAC TOURISMETel +33 (0) 1 30 52 45 00 www.savac-tourisme.com

BIRIBIN LIMOUSINES Tel +33 (0) 1 43 48 65 65www.biribinlimousines.com

CAB SERVICE PRESTIGETel +33 (0) 1 75 62 01 63www.cabservice-prestige.com

CAR SERVICETel +33 (0) 9 81 24 42 44www.carservice.fr

CHAB LIMOUSINES Tel +33 (0) 1 41 20 95 10www.chabe-limousines.com

GASNIER SERVICE LIMOUSINE Tel +33 (0) 1 48 22 18 18www.gasnier-limousine.com

LAISSER PASSERTel +33 (0) 1 49 70 70 10www.laisserpasser.fr

LES CARS AIR FRANCETel +33 (0) 8 92 35 08 20www.lescarsairfrance.com

PARIS MAJOR LIMOUSINE INTERNATIONALTel +33 (0) 1 44 52 50 00www.1st-limousine-services.com

PARISMINIVANTel +33 (0) 1 39 13 20 64www.parisminivan.com

PARIS ROYAL LIMOUSINE Tel +33 (0) 6 99 53 68 68www.parisroyallimousine.com

PARISHUTTLETel +33 (0) 1 53 39 18 18www.parishuttle.com

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SIXT SASTel +33 (0) 1 44 38 55 55www.sixt.fr

VLIBwww.velib.paris.fr

VISUAL/TRANSDEVTel +33 (0) 1 53 48 39 40www.visual-tourisme.com

Single number for all Paris taxi companies Tel +33 (0) 1 45 30 30 30

Turning utilitarian transport into an enjoyable way to sightsee By car or bikeWhy not give your incentive trip an original touch with an offbeat car or bike tour of Paris? These tours are

organised by a number of specialised firms. A French and English-speaking driver acts as your guide on tours

in a beautifully restored vintage Citron 2CV car, organised by companies such as Paris Authentic, 4 roues sous1 parapluie and The Good Time Company. The itinerary takes you through Paris neighbourhoods, well-knownmonuments and lesser-known attractions. These companies offer both daytime and nighttime tours. The

itinerary can be drawn up in advance, and even customised for teambuilding activities.

Bicycle rental firms such as Paris Bike Tour and Paris Vlo Cest Sympa offer bike tours in the company ofa bilingual guide. Tours mostly use bike lanes, and are therefore quite safe.

Another unusual way to explore Paris is by Segway. These electric two wheel machines are a great way to

cruise along the riverbanks. Segway tour company Mobilboard also organises urban orienteering and treasurehunts, which make for an enjoyable and offbeat team building activity. This personal transportation machine

is very easy to learn to operate!

4 ROUES SOUS 1 PARAPLUIETel +33 (0) 1 58 59 27 82www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com

MOBILBOARDTel +33 (0) 9 51 65 15 90www.mobilboard.com

PARIS VLO CEST SYMPATel +33 (0) 1 48 87 60 01www.parisvelosympa.com

PARIS AUTHENTICTel +33 (0) 6 64 50 44 19www.parisauthentic.com

PARIS BIKE TOURTel +33 (0) 1 42 74 22 14www.parisbiketour.net

THE GOOD TIME COMPANYTel +33 (0) 1 78 69 40 86www.thegoodtimecompany.fr

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Along the waterA cruise along the Seine or a Paris canal is always one of the highlights of any incentive trip to the French

capital its a leisurely way to sightsee in Paris, with the added pleasure of a boat trip. Several companies

offer cruises through central Paris on anything from a yacht to a paddle boat Bateaux Parisiens, LesCalanques, the Compagnie des Bateaux Roue, the Marina de Paris and Yachts de Paris.

Individual headphones are provided to listen to commentary in several languages, and lunch, dinner or cocktails

can be organised on board. Canauxrama and Paris Canal organise cruises along the Paris canals. These cruisesare slower than the ones on the Seine, with the memorable experience of passing through several locks.

For a water-based incentive trip including accommodation, Le VIP Paris has a floating yacht-hotel where participantscan have dinner and then sleep on board in luxurious cabins, lulled by the gentle lapping sound of the Seine.

And then theres the Batofar, a permanently moored lighthouse boat, with a restaurant and a great choice ofmusic to dance the night away.

BATEAUX PARISIENSTel +33 (0) 8 25 01 01 01www.bateauxparisiens.com

BATOFARTel +33 (0) 1 53 60 17 00www.batofar.org

CANAUXRAMATel +33 (0) 1 42 39 15 00www.canauxrama.com

COMPAGNIE DES BATEAUX ROUETel +33 (0) 1 40 59 60 60www.bateaux-a-roue.fr

LE VIP PARISTel +33 (0) 1 48 84 45 30www.le-vip-paris.com

LES CALANQUESTel +33 (0) 1 55 26 80 80www.les-calanques.com

MARINA DE PARISTel +33 (0) 1 43 43 40 30www.marina-de-paris.com

PARIS CANALTel +33 (0) 1 42 40 96 97www.pariscanal.com

YACHTS DE PARISTel +33 (0) 1 44 54 14 70www.yachtsdeparis.fr

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Managing director of Ryst-Dupeyron, the renowned fine wine and liquor specialist,Franoise Richard-Ryst enthusiastically describes the treasures of this family-owned business set up more than a century ago in superb premises in theheart of the 7th arrondissement.

How long have you been living in Paris?F. R-R. : I was born in the family home in Condom in Gascony, and I feel a strong connection to my hometown.But Ive lived in Paris since I was a child, so I also think of myself as a Parisian by choice, if not by birth.

What is special about Ryst-Dupeyron?F. R-R. : Our company is unusual in that it has remained a family-owned business since it was set up in 1905 bymy great-grandfather Joseph Dupeyron. Im very pleased to be working these days with the fifth generation

my two daughters Aurlie and Nathalie. We offer a one-off service here in Paris we can personalize any bottle

sold at our Rue du Bac shop while you wait. We use special software to print out a personalized label within

seconds for a gift, a special occasion like a birthday or marriage or even to celebrate the signing of a business

contract. The label is identical to the one on the traditional basquaise bottles of Armagnac. We place it over the

label of the bottle of liquor or wine youve purchased, and seal it with red wax. The personalized labels are very

popular with our regular customers as well as our international visitors. We also import a wide range of port

and whisky. We produce a special brandy by maturing our Armagnac in casks previously containing rum or Premier

Cru Sauternes wine. This procedure is known as cask finish and gives the Armagnac a particular flavour and

aroma.

Where do the majority of visitors to your lovely Rue du Bac shop come from Paris, the French provinces orabroad?F. R-R. : We opened our Paris shop, which has a listed faade, more than 30 years ago. So we have a very loyalcustomer base here in the neighbourhood. We also get a lot of people from all over Paris famous names as

well as ordinary people because they know theyll be given a friendly welcome and good advice. The profile

of our Parisian and French clientele has been changing over the past few years. We are increasingly drawing

much younger customers, who have been brought up by their parents to put quality over quantity.

We also get a lot of international customers, who appreciate our products and come to see us at any time of

year. Here, too, the customer profile is changing. We have traditionally had a lot of American and Japanese

customers, but weve been seeing increasing numbers of Russian, Chinese and Brazilian customers coming in

over the past few years. Each nationality is different. Chinese customers have usually heard about us through

word-of mouth, while Brazilians are genuinely passionate about liquors and fine wine. Few of them are connoisseurs,

as Brazil doesnt have much of a wine and spirit making industry and imported products are heavily taxed, but

theyre extremely interested in our products, and eager to learn about wines and spirits.

How are you adapting to the flow of new customers from emerging countries such as Brazil, China and Russia?F. R-R. : We have extremely loyal staff. Most of them joined us when they were very young and are still workingwith us 20 or 30 years down the line. So they are perfectly aware of our customers needs and expectations, be

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they French or international. They all speak French and English, like the majority of our international clientele.

Our Russian customers also appreciate the fact that one of our staff members speaks fluent Russian, which is

really important to them.

Do you have an anecdote to tell us about a specific purchase or request on the part of a customer? F. R-R. : Our cellar master Didier once had an American client stop by with her children. Shed already bought fromus, and wanted to pick up a bottle of champagne for her husbands birthday. They started talking at length about

champagne and wine, and in the end she decided the occasion was special enough to warrant a jeroboam of

Chateaux Margaux 1995, one of the treasures of our cellar quite a change from her original request for a decent

bottle of champagne!

How do the tasting sessions you organise in the Rue du Bac shop work?F. R-R. : We organise tasting sessions by appointment in our shop for tiny groups of two to three people. We startout with a light cocktail made with orange juice and Armagnac, and a short film about our company and our cellars

in Condom. Our cellar masters then have participants taste four or five types of Armagnac, port or whisky, from more

recent to older vintages. Depending on peoples reactions, we offer advice on the product most likely to suit their

taste. Ive noticed that we attract a variety of people of different ages and as many women as men at our sessions,

which are held in French and English, and thats wonderful.

Do you also have shops or sales points abroad?F. R-R. : No, but in 2001 we set up a website, on which we can take orders from all over the world. The websitecatalogue features our entire range of wines, champagnes and spirits in fact its better stocked than our Paris

cellar, where were starting to run out of space! The website also offers the personalized labelling service, which

is a feature that people buying gifts and our business clientele really appreciate.

Whats your favourite Paris district?F. R-R. : I like the entire city. I see Paris as a collection of lots of different little cities. But I do particularly likethe 7th arrondissement, where I work, and the 17th, where I live. Theres a village atmosphere in both these

districts people all know and greet each other and thats really pleasant in our modern world, where virtual

contact is increasingly replacing face-to-face contact!

Whats your favourite shopping itinerary and what are your favourite shops in Paris?F. R-R. : I have to admit my daughters usually have to force me to go shopping! I like going to Shanghai Tangwith them to browse the chic and original clothing and accessories, and to Tods for the stylish shoes. But I

instinctively tend to shop in our district, at shops like Nouez Moi, which has lovely embroidered household

linen and charming baskets. And, as Ive got a sweet tooth, I love going to Pierre Herms to buy pastries.

And what are your favourite restaurants in Paris?F. R-R. : I really enjoy going to dinner in a small Vietnamese restaurant in the 17th arrondissement, Le Palanquin,which is run by a woman and her two daughters. Its a tiny place, but youre given a very warm welcome and the food

is remarkably good.

Do you visit Paris museums in your free time?F. R-R. : I take genuine pleasure in visiting one of the numerous museums in Paris on Sunday mornings werelucky to have such a vast choice. There are three museums Im always especially happy to visit the Muse

d'Orsay, the Muse Rodin and the Muse Jacquemart Andr.

If Paris were a colour, what colour would it be? Or a piece of music? Or a perfume or smell? Or a fine liquor?F. R-R. : Your readers might be surprised to hear that the colour Paris symbolises for me is turquoise its avibrant colour, both calm and bold, which corresponds to the citys atmosphere. For the music, my first choice

would be Vivaldi. The fragrance is verbena and as for the fine liquor, Id choose a 1963 Armagnac with notes of

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RYST-DUPEYRON79 rue du Bac, Paris 7thTel +33 (0) 1 45 48 80 93www.vintageandco.com

LE PALANQUIN4 place Boulnois, Paris 17thTel +33 (0) 1 43 80 46 90

MUSE JACQUEMART ANDR158 boulevard Haussmann, Paris 8thTel +33 (0) 1 45 62 11 59www.musee-jacquemart-andre.com

MUSE DORSAY1 rue de la Lgion dHonneur, Paris 7thTel +33 (0) 1 40 49 48 14www.musee-orsay.fr

MUSE RODIN79 rue de Varenne, Paris 7thTel +33 (0) 1 44 18 61 10www.musee-rodin.fr

NOUEZ MOI86 rue du Bac, Paris 7thTel +33 (0)1 45 48 84 25

PIERRE HERM72 rue Bonaparte, Paris 6thTel +33 (0) 1 43 54 47 77www.pierreherme.com

SHANGHAI TANGMaison de la Chine76 rue Bonaparte, Paris 6thTel +33 (0) 40 51 95 16www.shanghaitang.com

TODS44-46 rue du Dragon, Paris 6thTel +33 (0) 1 53 63 39 00www.tods.com

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