PRIX DE L'ARC DE TRIOMPHE

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 PRIX DE L'ARC DE TRIOMPHE LUCIEN BARRIERE : Longchamp: Sunday 5 October 2008

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 and  Dylon Thomas & Kieren Fallon won this prestigious trophy in 2007.

Who is going to succeed them in 2008? Be there and witness live this historical event!

This year again, we are offering our biggest ever choice of weekends & day trips 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 2008. 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, Quay 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.

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

The hotel is ideally situated in  Paris La Defense area of Paris and overlooking  the river 'Seine', From the metro station, 'Esplanade de la Defense’ on line 1, the 'Champs Etysees' are just few minutes away. The hotel has 280 soundproofed & air conditioned rooms all equiped with a bar, direct dial telephone, TV with cable & satellite channels, shower/bath and toilet. All rooms have a large double bed and a sofa/bed. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The hotel is just 15 minutes from the racecourse

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

The hotel is ideally situated in  Paris La Defense area of Paris and 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   Book by 25 December and pay only 2007 prices!

*The prices include:

 Itineraries

Eurostar :Choice of Individual or Group departures with transfers  from St Pancreas, Abbsfleet or Ashford

  • Group Departures with transfers:

  • Outward :Friday departures:     St Pancreas: 12.30      Ebbsfleet: 12.44     Arrival Paris: 15.50

  • Outward :Saturday departure:    St Pancreas: 07.30     Ebbsfleet: 07.44      Arrival Paris: 10.56

  • Inward: Sunday departure:     Paris:21.13           Arrival Ebbsfleet: 14.17 & St Pancreas: 14.33

  • Inward: Monday departure:     Paris:13.04.           Arrival Ebbsfleet: 22.17 & St Pancreas: 22.33

  • Individual departures:

  •    Outward:Friday or Saturday:choice of up to 11 departures from London St Pancreas, Ebbsfleet or Ashford   
  •     Inward Monday: choice of up to 13 departures from Paris

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:£23 or RER:£7).

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

 Day Trips:Sunday 5 October 2008

Eurostar :Standard class:from £159* only   First Class:from £259* only    

* Price includes: Return Eurostar travel , escorted transfers from Gare du Nord & entrance to  Longchamp racecourse for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.. ** As we have a limited tickets at these prices, please book early to avoid any disappointment!

  •  Outward: Departure London Waterloo:08.01 & Ashford:08.59 . Arrival Paris 11.53
  •   Return: Departure Parls:21.13. Arrival Ashford:22.08 & London Waterloo:22.57

By Air (ex Heathrow) :From £199* only

* Price includes:Air travel , escorted transfers from the airport & entrance to Longchamp racecourse for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe..

  • Outward: Departure London Heathrow :07.15 Arrival Paris: 09.45
  • Return: Departure Paris:21.55. Arrival London Heathrow:21.55

By Air  also available from Birmingham, Liverpool , London Luton & Manchester :From £199* only

 Selfdrive weekends prices*

  • No of nights:                                       1 night      2 nights     3 nights     Extra night     Single room suppl.
  • Ibis Paris La Defense (2 star):               £129          £205          £239         £40                £25 per night  

  • Novotel  Paris La Defense (3 star):       £209           £269         £309         £60                 £35 per night

*The prices are based on a car with 2 persons and include:
  • Return travel by channel crossings by Eurotunnel or Ferry from Dover .
  • 1, 2, 3 or more nights bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at your selected Paris hotel.
  • Escorted Paris transfers to Longchamp Racecourse on Saturday (optional) & 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 .
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Supplement with one person in a car: £60. Supplement Ferry where applicable:from £10

Itinerary: Choice of crossings: Ferry or Eurotunnel and departure times subject to availability.

 Options & Upgrades a la carte

  • Eurostar First class travel inclusive of meals & drinks:weekends:from £99
  • Executive club rooms:Novotel Tour Eiffel: £50 per night
  • Racecourse Luncheons in the Brasserie Restaurant: Saturday:£69 Sunday:£139
  • Racecourse Luncheons Panoramic Restaurant:Saturday:£129  Sunday:£359
  • Friday evening Harness / Trotting racing at Vincennes: Panoramic restaurant: from £89
  • Reserved Municipal Grandstand seat:£70 valid for Saturday & Sunday
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  • Dinner & Show at the Lido or Moulin Rouge: £139
  • Romantic Bateaux Mouches Dinner- Cruise :£89.00
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  • Paris Highlights tour & Bateaux Mouches river Seine cruise:£25
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  • 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 package: Reserved Grandstand seat, Brasserie Luncheon & transfers to Longchamp by special service: Our unique service will drop you and pick you up at the main entrance (no more long walks ) : £259 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): £409 only.

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

 How to book

Book with confidence: Our air holidays are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL protected licence number is 5400. Coach, Eurostar, Eurotunnel  & Selfdrive holidays are protected by ABTA. Our membership  number is V3436.

Telephone, fax, write or e.mail. A deposit of £150 per person  is required and the balance is only payable 6 weeks before departure.

Swinley Travel Ltd: Tel:01942 829 772  Fax:01942 245 542  E.mail: res@swinleysport.com

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