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QATAR PRIX DE L'ARC DE TRIOMPHE : Longchamp: Sunday 4 October 2009

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 and Christophe Soumillon on Zarkava won this prestigious trophy in 2008.

Who is going to succeed them in 2009? Be there and witness live this historical event!

For 2009, we are offering our biggest ever 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 , your stay and to enjoy the city, we are also offering a large selection of options and excursions.

Why not join is us for this memorable event in 2009. 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 Mercure Terminus Nord (3 star plus): 12 Boulevard de Denain - 75010 Paris

Ideally situated opposite the Gare du Nord and Eurostar Terminal , the Mercure Terminus Nord has been totally refurbished in the style of a Victorian town house. The bedrooms are well appointed and offer television, hairdryer and minibar. All the rooms are very attractively decorated and reflect the hotel's very high standard.

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

The hotel is next door to the Novotel La Defence above . From the metro station, 'Esplanade de la Defense’ on line 1, the 'Champs Etysees' 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. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar .This hotel is a very good value for money.The hotel is 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): £249* £279* £309* £45 £25 per night

Mercure Terminus Nord (3 star +): £299* £339* £399* £70 £45 per night

Novotel Tour Eiffel (4 star): £309* £379* £449* £80 £70 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, Abbsfleet or Ashford

Group Departures with transfers:

Outward :Friday : St Pancras: 10.28 Ashford: 10.58 Arrival Paris: 13.53
Outward :Friday : St Pancras: 11.32 Arrival Paris: 14.47
Outward :Friday : St Pancras: 15.30 Ebbsfleet: 15.45 Arrival Paris: 18.56
Outward :Saturday: St Pancreas: 07.30 Ebbsfleet: 07.44 Arrival Paris: 10.56
Inward: Monday : Paris:12.13 Arrival St Pancras: 13.28
Inward: Monday : Paris: 15.13 Arrival Ashford: 16.06 & St Pancras: 116.36
Inward: Monday : Paris: 16.13 Arrival Ebbsfleet: 17.18 & St Pancras: 17.34

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: Transfers are available on arrival & departure. Return transfers from racecourse direct to airport or Gare du Nord are a available with a supplement

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

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 £10 only

Airport individual transfers are by private taxi or Public transport and not included in the price (average taxi fare to hotels:£25 or RER:£7).

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

Options & Upgrades a la carte

Eurostar First class travel inclusive of meals & drinks:weekends: from £129

Executive club rooms & suites:Mercure & Novotel Tour Eiffel: From £50 per night

Racecourse Luncheons in the Brasserie Restaurant: Saturday:£89 Sunday:£169
Racecourse Luncheons Panoramic Restaurant:Saturday:£179    Sunday:£399
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: £159

Romantic Bateaux Mouches Dinner- Cruise :£99.00

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

Comprehensive Travel insurance Weekend £18 & Day trip:£12 (over 65 yrs, please ask for quote)



Enhance your Arc day with our unique special service

Gold packageReserved 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 ) : £299 only

Platinium package: Restaurant Panoramic Luncheon & 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): £479 only.

Selfdrive weekends prices available. Prices on request!

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