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PARIS - France Madras Cochin The Opéra Garnier is one of the highlights of the cultural history of France, an imposing building with its gilding where music and ballet come together and merge into a single architecture. The Champs-Elysées, one of Paris's most important avenues built according to Louis XIV, is an extension of the Palais des Tuileries and heads to Place de la Concorde. You will find chic restaurants and shops dedicated to the french elegance; it is even considered by many as one of the most beautiful avenues in the world. The cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, the most touristic religious building in France is located since 1163, in the heart of the Ile de la Cité, the historical center of the capital. Built by Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower is one of the most visited monuments in the world, it measures 325 meters with stunning views over the city. H ôtels locations Highlights Stop over 3 Paris Marriott Champs-Elysées 5* Hôtel Banke 4* Hôtel André Latin 3*

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PARIS - France loubette - Fotolia.com Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Elyses Stop over 1 Time difference : according to countries Public transport: widespread service (bus, subway, tram, funicular, taxi, etc.) Currency: Language: French, English Climate: Maritime and temperate climate with cool winters and warm summers. -Winter (8C). Rains et windy; snow is not common in Paris, although it will fall a few times a year. -Summers (28C) warm and pleasant during the mid-summer months. Spring and fall are normally cool and wet. With the weather being so pleasant in the summer, it's a great time to visit. Local cuisine specialties: In France you will find a large menu selections, and other delicacies. Meat specialties include Cordon Bleu (chicken), Blanquette de veau (veal ) and Maigret de canard (duck), as well as French favourite courses such as: Croque-monsieur and Crepes-Suzettes. PARIS - France Cochin Highlights: - Chinese New Year parade in January - Fte de la musique ( free music ) in June - July 14th Bastille Day - Paris Plages in summer - Techno Parade in September - Journe du Patrimoine ( free museums ) in September - Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival in October - FIAC ( International Contemporary Art Fair ) in October - Nuits blanches ( all-night open art and culture museums) in October View ofParis sborisov - Fotolia.com City Stop 2 PARIS - France Madras Cochin The Opra Garnier is one of the highlights of the cultural history of France, an imposing building with its gilding where music and ballet come together and merge into a single architecture. The Champs-Elyses, one of Paris's most important avenues built according to Louis XIV, is an extension of the Palais des Tuileries and heads to Place de la Concorde. You will find chic restaurants and shops dedicated to the french elegance; it is even considered by many as one of the most beautiful avenues in the world. The cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, the most touristic religious building in France is located since 1163, in the heart of the Ile de la Cit, the historical center of the capital. Built by Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower is one of the most visited monuments in the world, it measures 325 meters with stunning views over the city. H tels locations Highlights Stop over 3 Paris Marriott Champs-Elyses 5* Htel Banke 4* Htel Andr Latin 3* PARIS - France Cochin What to see and do in each area Opra Garnier Stop over 4 Sacr-Cur Pixel & Cration- Fotolia.com Located in the heart of the 9th district of Paris, at the end of the Avenue of the Opera, the Opera house is one of the highlights of the cultural history of France. Also known as Palais Garnier, it owes its name to the architect Charles Garnier. Montmartre is a neighborhood in the 18th district. This hill (130 meters high) overlooks Paris. The cable railway reachs the top to discover the Place du Tertre, the Windmill of the Galette, Dali Museum, the famous vineyard s and the Church of Sacr-Coeur. Pigalle is the name of the area near Montmartre, located around Place Pigalle. The place owes its name to the sculptor Jean-Baptiste Pigalle. It is renowned for being an all-nighters tourist sight: Nightclubs, the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret and multicolored neon signs do not fade the art deco architecture and memories of a decadent bourgeoisie of the early twentieth century. PARIS - France Cochin What to see and do in each area Stop over 5 Arc de Triomphe Louvre Museum Yves Damin- Fotolia.com dell - Fotolia.com At the heart of Paris 8 th district, in the middle of Place de l'toile stands the Arc de Triomphe, right at the end of the Champs-Elyses. Erected at the initiative of Napoleon 1st to honor the victory of the Austerlitz battle in Famous for being one of the great French military symbols, it houses the tomb of the unknown soldier and the eternal flame. The Champs-Elyses avenue is one of the most important artery in Paris. Built by the wish of Louis XIV, it is an extension of the Palais des Tuileries in Place de la Concorde. A high place of elegance. chic restaurants and shops dedicated to a good taste. All along the avenue, admired Le Petit and Grand Palais. Today, this promenade is one of the major tourist places of Paris and considered one of the most beautiful avenue in the world. The Louvre Museum is one of the largest museum in the world. Located in the heart of the city, between the Rive Droite of the Seine and the rue de Rivoli, the building was a former royal palace for many kings and queens. The equestrian statue of Louis XIV constitutes the starting point of the historic axis. PARIS - France The Saint-Germain-des-Prs is located on the Rive Gauche. The belfry of the main church is the oldest of Paris. Not far away there is also the church of Saint Sulpice. In the late 40s, this area became a center of intellectual and cultural life in Paris enjoying the gathering atmosphere of the Caf Les Deux Magots and the Caf de Flore. Small shops and bookstores give to Saint-Germain-des-Prs a village look alike. What to see and do in each area Stop over 6 Saint Germain des Prs The Pantheon jeancliclac- Fotolia.com Nikitin Mikhail- Fotolia.com In the near neighborhood, you can admire the Pantheon, a monument that honors French personalities and recalls some important events of the history of France. It was originally a church dedicated to Sainte Genevieve. It will be deeply modified in the 18th century to become a secular place. The National Museum of the Middle Ages and the Thermes de Cluny are situated in the Latin Quarter in a mansion of the 15th century. It has one of the world's largest collections of tapestry and craft works of medieval art. At 49 Rue Monge, you can also admire Les Arenes de Lutece : constructed in the 1st century as Gallo-roman amphitheater. PARIS - France Cochin The Ile de la Cit is an island on the Seine, in the heart of Paris. It is considered as the ancient cradle of the city, formerly named Lutce. In this isle you will admire the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, the most touristic religious building in France; its construction began in 1163 and ended in the 18th century. Other notable buildings to visit include the Conciergerie and the Sainte Chapelle, let you also stroll yourself in the very small and beautiful flower market. Just upstream of the Ile de la Cit, theres the Ile Saint Louis, a jewel on the Seine with old noble apartments, small restaurants and tiny shops that make the charm of this part of the French capital. What to see and do in each area Stop over 7 Notre-Dame de Paris and Ile de la Cit joseph_hilfiger-Fotolia.com PARIS - France Cochin Location : district of the Opera. Size : 94 rooms and Suites. Facilities : gym, Spa, Hammam*, pressing*. Available rooms categories: Suites, Deluxe, Executive, Superior, Standards. The hotel is situated in one of the most prestigious shopping areas of Paris, aside of the Galries La Fayette - Printemps and the Opera. The hotel hosts an important valuable art and historical jewellery collection from cultures such as: Egyptian, African, Pre-Columbian, Roman and Buddhist, among other. 2 restaurants and 1 bar*.Stop over 8 Hotel BANKE * Extra charge Hotel BANKE **** S PARIS - France Cochin Stop over 9 Hotel BANKE **** S Hotel BANKE PARIS - France Cochin Location : Champs-Elyses Size : 192 rooms and suites Facilites : fitness centre, Spa, Sauna*, Business centre*. Available rooms categories : Suites, Executive, Standards Paris MARRIOTT Hotel Champs-Elyses ***** The hotel is located near the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. You will dispose of a pressing service*, shoeshine boy* and rooms for meetings, banquets or weddings*. 1 restaurant, 1 bar and an outdoor terrasse caf*.m Stop over 10 Paris MARRIOTT Hotel Champs- Elyses * Extra charge PARIS - France Cochin Stop over 11 Paris MARRIOTT Hotel Champs-Elyses ***** Paris MARRIOTT Hotel Champs- Elyses PARIS - France Cochin Location : two steps from one of the most parisians favourite garden : Jardin du Luxembourg; Size : 69 rooms Features : baby facilities Available room categories: Standards, Superior, Family Hotel Andr Latin *** Close to the Pantheon, Boulevard Saint-Michel and also to Saint- Germain des prs and Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, Ile St-Louis. The hotel has a 24h a day cloak and luggage room at your disposal, easy for your arrival and diparture. Breakfast room*.hotel.com Stop over 12 Paris Hotel Andr Latin * Extra charge PARIS - France Cochin Stop over 13 Hotel Andr Latin *** Paris Hotel Andr Latin DISNEYLANDPARIS - France Cochin City Stop 14 DISNEYLANDPARIS - France Madras Cochin Disneyland Paris, called once Euro Disney Resort is a complex which includes two theme parks - Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios - as well as hotels and a golf courses. The site is served by several means of transport, including a train station, the RER line A and line free coaches serving the site from Roissy CDG and Orly. Many activities are offered around its two parks, Disney Village and a shopping center caled Val d'Europe. In 2013, the resort celebrated its 20th anniversary and becames the first site in France, the most visited after the Eiffel Tower. Hotel locations Not to be missed City Stop 15 Newport Bay Club Hotel New York Htel Magic Kingdom Park Walt Disney Studios Park DISNEYLANDPARIS - France Cochin Location : 5 minutes walking from the heart of the resort. Size : 565 standard rooms and 27 Suites. Hotel features : gym*, spa, indoor and outdoor pool, outdoor ice skating rank* on winter, free htel/parcs/htel shuttles. Available room categories: Standards and Plaza rooms The hotel is situated on the north bank of Disney lake, close to the theme parks, Disney Village and Golf courses with free shuttle service. Aside the hotel, ther is an important business center of 5000 m2. Two restaurants and one bar are at your service.*City Stop 16 Hotel NEW YORK * Extra charge Hotel NEW YORK **** DISNEYLANDPARIS - France City Stop 17 Hotel NEW YORK **** Hotel NEW YORK DISNEYLANDPARIS - France Cochin Location : 5 minutes walking from the heart of the resort. Size : 1093 standard rooms and 13 Suites Hotel features : gym*, spa with hammam*, sauna* and jacuzzi*,indoor and outdoor pool, free htel/parks/htel shuttles. Available room categories : Standards and Admiral room. Hotel NEWPORT BAY CLUB *** The hotel is situated on the south bank of Disney lake, close to the theme parks, Disney Village and Golf courses with free shuttle service. Aside the hotel, there is an important business center, the biggest in Europe. Two restaurants, one with an outdoor terrace and 2 bars are at your service*.is.fr City Stop 18 NEWPORT BAY CLUB Hotel * Extra charge DISNEYLANDPARIS - France City Stop 19 Hotel NEWPORT BAY CLUB *** NEWPORT BAY CLUB Hotel