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Longchamp: Sunday 7 October 2012

The Arc de Triomphe is the biggest and richest race in Europe. The world best horses; six group 1 races: After Montjeu , Sindar in 2000, Sakhee in 2001, Marienbard in 2002, Dalakhani & Christophe Soumillon in 2003, Bago & Thierry Gillet in 2004, Hurricane Run & Kieren Fallon in 2005, Rail Link & S. Pasquier in 2006 , Dylon Thomas & Kieren Fallon in 2008, Christophe Soumillon on Zarkava in 2008, Sea The Stars & M.J. Kinane in 2009 and in 2010 Workforce won this prestigious trophy.In 2011 the surprise winner was the German horse Danedream. Be there in 2012 ,You will not be disappointed!

Who is going to succeed them in 2012? Be there and witness live this historical event!

For 2012, we are offering a choice of weekends by air, Eurostar or self drive and for all budgets . Accommodation only or Racing only packages are also avaiIable. Our selected top class hotels, are all in central Paris with easy access to all parts of the City and the racecourse. Our tours are specially designed for both the racing enthusiasts and the leisure clients. And to enhance your Arc day and your stay , we are also offering a large selection of options and excursions.

Why not join is us for this memorable event in 2012. Our Tour prices are truly bargains! Other tour operators will be hard pressed to match our combination of competitive prices, quality products and first-rate service.

Special prices are available for Groups of 10 or more persons, please ask us for a quote

Special inclusive coach tour prices for organised groups of 30 or more are also available..

Selected Accommodation in Central Paris

Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel (ex.hotel Nikko) (4 star): 61, Quai Grenelle 75015 Paris

This top class hotel is ideally situated on the left bank, near the Eiffel Tower (8 minutes walk) and overlooking the river 'Seine' and the original Statue of Liberty. The hotel is only 15 minutes away from Longchamp Racecourse , the Champs Elysees or the Latin Quarters. The hotel has 12 suites and 764 soundproofed & air conditioned classic rooms all equiped with bar, direct dial telephone, TV with cable & satellite channels, shower/bath and toilet. The hotel has two restaurants overlooking the river Seine, a bar 'Bar de la Seine' and a Cafe 'Lenotre' plus one of the best Japanese restaurant in Paris 'Benkey' and a swimming pool.

Hotel Novotel Paris La Defense (3 star):2/4 Boulevard de Neuilly. 92081 Paris La Defense 1 Cedex
Hotel Ibis Paris La Defense (2 star):2/4 Boulevard de Neuilly. 92081 Paris La Defense 1 Cedex

The hotels are next to each other and near the metro station, 'Esplanade de la Defense’ on line 1 ..The 'Champs Elysees' are just few minutes away. The hotel has 286 soundproofed & air conditioned rooms all equiped with direct dial telephone, TV with cable & satellite channels, shower/bath and toilet. Both hotels have a restaurant and a bar . The hotels are just 15 minutes from the racecourse

Weekends by Air or Eurostar

No of nights: 1 night 2 nights 3 nights Extra night Single suppl.

Ibis Paris La Defense (2 star): £279* £299* £349* £45 £30 per night
Novotel La Defense (3 star): £299* £359* £399* £60 £50 per night
Novotel Tour Eiffel (4 star): £399* £429* £499* £85 £80 per night

*The prices include:

Return travel by Eurostar train from London in standard class or by Air from your nearest airport

1, 2, 3 or more nights bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at your selected Paris hotel.

Airport and Eurostar hotel transfers on groups arrivals and departures

Escorted Paris transfers to Longchamp Racecourse on Saturday & Sunday

Entrance fees to the racecourse for the races on Saturday and Sunday.

Complimentary Race cards, Paris Turf & Racing Post papers

The services of our French speaking tour manager and staff throughout.

All airport, vat & city taxes .

Itineraries

Eurostar :Choice of Individual or Group departures with transfers from St Pancras, Ebbsfleet or Ashford

Group Departures with transfers:

Outward :Friday: St Pancras: 12.29 Ebbsfleet: 12.45 Arrival Paris: 15.50
Outward :Saturday: St Pancras: 07.25 Arrival Paris: 10.47
Inward: Monday : Paris: 11.13 Arrival :St Pancras: 12.29
Inward: Monday : Paris: 16.13 Arrival :Ebbsfleet: 17.15 .St Pancras: 17.29

Individual departures*:

Outward:Friday or Saturday: choice of up to 11 departures from London St Pancras, Ebbsfleet or Ashford
Inward: Monday: choice of up to 13 departures from Paris
Inward Sunday: Paris:20.43 arrives St Pancras: 21.59 or Paris: 21.13 arrives Ebbsfleet:22.18 & St Pancras:22.34

Individual transfers: Metro or taxi. Private transfers are available on arrival & departure with a supplement . Return transfers from racecourse direct to airport or Gare du Nord are also available with a supplement .

*Individual departures are offered subject to availability & supplements from £10. Transfers are extras

Air Travel: Choice of airports and departure times

Choice of morning, afternoon or evening departures. Outward: Friday or Saturday & Return: Sunday or Monday
Flights available from all major UK airports and are subject to availability and supplements from £20 only

Airport individual transfers are by private taxi or Public transport and not included in the price (average taxi fare to hotels:£40 or RER:£9).

*****Accommodation only with transfers and entrance to Longchamp are also available for all racegoers. Please ask us for prices..

Options & Upgrades a la carte

Eurostar Standard Premium class inclusive of light meal & drinks:weekends: from £129

Eurostar Business Premium class inclusive of meal & drinks:weekends: from £229
Executive club rooms & suites:Novotel Tour Eiffel: From £50 per night

Racecourse Luncheons in the Brasserie Restaurant: Saturday:£89 Sunday:£199
Racecourse Luncheons Panoramic Restaurant:Saturday: £189    Sunday: £449
Friday evening Harness / Trotting racing at Vincennes: Panoramic restaurant Sulky: from £99

Reserved Municipal Grandstand seat: £80 valid for Saturday & Sunday
Dinner & Show at the Lido or Moulin Rouge: £179

Romantic Bateaux Mouches Dinner- Cruise : £99.00

Paris Highlights tour & Bateaux Mouches river Seine cruise:£35



Enhance your Arc day with our unique special service

Gold package Reserved Grandstand seat, Brasserie Luncheon & transfers to Longchamp by our special service: Our unique service will drop you and pick you up at the main entrance (no more long walks ) : £339 only

Platinium package: Restaurant Panoramic Luncheon & private transfers to Longchamp by our special service. Our unique service will drop you and pick you up at the main entrance gate (no more long walks): £499 only.

Weekend by Coach & Ferry :5 - 8 October 2012

3 nights B/B:3 star Hotel:£239 only

Hotel Mercure Val de Fontenay (3 star):This 3 star plus hotel is next to the 'RER A' station 'Val de Fontenay ' and is just 15 minutes away from the centre of Paris. Behind the hotel, there is a shopping mall with boutiques, restaurants and a hypermarket 'Auchan'. The hotel has 6 suites, 35 family rooms and 95 standard rooms. All the rooms are en suite, soundproofed, air conditioned and equiped with minibar, telephone, TV with satellite & cable channels . The hotel has a bar and a restaurant.

Executive coach travel with comfortable reclining seats, toilet, video and drinks machine and air conditioning.

*The price includes:

Return travel by executive coach from your pickup point

Return Channel crossing by Ferry from Dover

3 nights bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at the above Paris hotel.

Escorted Paris transfers to Longchamp Racecourse on Saturday & Sunday

Entrance fees to the racecourse for the races on Saturday and Sunday.

Complimentary Race cards, Paris Turf & Racing Post papers

The services of our French speaking tour manager and staff throughout.

All airport, vat & city taxes .

Itinerary

Outward :Friday 5 October 2012:Departures & pickups: Northwest:05.30 Midlands:08.30 London:11.30 Dover:13.30. Arrival Paris for :19.00. Check in and evening at leisure. Optional Racing at Vincennes

Saturday: optional Paris highlights tour and river Seine cruise. Afternoon optional racing at Longchamp. Evening at Leisure.

Sunday: Arc day: Racing at Longchamp. Evening at Leisure

Inward:Monday 8 October 2012:Departure & Drops: Paris:09.00 . Hypermarket Stop. Dover:15.30 London:17.30 Midlands:20.30 Northwest:10.30

Please request details of your nearest pickup point by email or telephone

These packages sell very quickly. Please book early to avoid any disappointment!