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Romantic weekend in Paris at Le Tourville

Monday, January 25th, 2010

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Relax in a charming 4* hotel in the heart of Paris and discover or rediscover the numerous treasures of the Capital.
 
Your hotel :
 
The 4* Tourville Hotel is located in an historical and residential district on the Left Bank, in the heart of Paris. Close to the hotel, there are many cultural and tourist places such as the Eiffel Tower, the Orsay Museum, the Invalides, the Rodin Museum…
You will be greeted with champagne by a dedicated team in a charming and refined atmosphere.
 
Your room :
 
All rooms, decorated in pastel colours pink, yellow sand or clear orange, are equipped with satellite TV with international channels, air conditioning, marble bathrooms with a bathtub, telephone, double-glazing, hair dryer, Internet access (wireless connexion).
 
Your room is a superior double room, with a large bed. It is cosy with all modern equipment.
 
Leisure on site :
 
Salon bar: the atmosphere is nice and quiet just like a family home. The lounge is cosy with velvet-covered sofas. The bar is located in the back of the lounge for a nice drink.
 
Things to do and to see in the area :
 
The hotel is in the heart of the 7th district, on the left bank. It is at 15mn from the Orsay Museum and the Invalides, at 10mn from the Rodin Museum, the Eiffel Tower and popular Rue Cler…
 
Direct access by tube for Concorde, Madeleine, Opéra, Department stores, Grands boulevards, Bastille
 
The reception will be pleased to advise you on sightseeing and restaurants.
 
Dates :
 
The hotel is open all year round.
 
Location :
 
Paris, 7th district, France
 
Price :
 
241 Euros including VAT. Based on season A*. Approx. £160
 
The price includes :
2 champagne glasses
1 night in superior double room (excl. local tax)
2 breakfasts served in your room or in the breakfast room.

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Wine tasting in Paris

Friday, November 7th, 2008

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Enjoy a wine tasting experience in Paris. Spend the day learning about wine with a sommelier. Enjoy a privileged moment in an exceptional area and a relaxed mood. In the heart of a prestigious school with a library of rare wines, discover in a friendly mood, the secrets of expert sommeliers and oenologists. This wine tasting session will let you appreciate some of the most traditional, exquisite or unusual wines, depending on the session you decide to attend. 

Course of the experience : wine tasting in Paris (1 day) 

  • The wine tasting session is divided in two sessions, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. (2H30 in the morning and 2H30 in the afternoon).

  • You will arrive on site and will be welcomed by the professional dispensing the wine tasting session: expert, sommelier, or oenologist.

  • Method: the wine tasting is done in a friendly way and favours the exchanges between all participants and the professional. The session includes both theory and tasting.

  • 12 wines are tasted per session. These wines are chosen for their uniqueness depending on the session you attend.

  • All is done for your knowledge and the experience: you will receive a pack with detailed notes of the session as well as a tasting book, the list of the wines tasted, INAO glasses to get the right tools to taste.

  • Participants : This wine tasting experience is done in group of approximately 25 people.

  • This experience is available all year long in Paris.

 You can book this wine tasting experience on www.tematis.com (or direct link: http://www.tematis.com/boutique/day-wine-tasting-in-paris-france-p-389.html). Other wine tasting locations are available in France. Check the website. Keywords: wine tasting Paris, weekend in Paris, short break in Paris, Tematiswinetastingparis2.jpg 

Take a cooking lesson at Le Ritz!

Monday, September 29th, 2008

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In the heart of Ritz Paris, the Ritz Escoffier cookery school greets you in a fabulous site in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere for an initiation to the French gastronomy.  During 4 marvellous hours, learn to prepare fine dishes in a cuisine session or pastry session. After an explanation and demonstration from the Chef, you will make your dishes. The Chef will be attentive to your questions and will provide you with advices and tricks for you to take home… He will teach you recipes but also to grasp all the subtleties of ingredients, to give practical expression to your inspiration and to become an ambassador to an art de vivre to the great delight of your family and friends. All with passion and creativity, simplicity and enthusiasm. After the course, you will savour your dishes with the group around a table in a friendly atmosphere. 

Participants and guests : Courses are organised by groups of maximum 16 people for cuisine session and 9 people for pastry session. 

Conditions and restrictions : Courses are given in French only. (See our private cookery lesson with simultaneous translation in English). 

Dates : For the moment, you can book until the 1st November 2008. Session happen on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm and from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. We advise you to book your course a few weeks before your preferred date. 

Location : Ritz Paris, France. 

Price is about 135 Euros. To book follow this link: http://www.tematis.com/boutique/cookery-course-at-ritz-escoffier-paris-fr-p-335.html

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