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France Means Business
French Tourism Community offers special deals and discounts specifically for American travelers.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Louise OBrien, Tel: 212-745-0964
louise.obrien@franceguide.com
FRANCE MEANS BUSINESS
French Tourism Community Offers Specials and Discounts Specifically for American Travelers
May 13, 2003, New York, NY -- The French travel industry is rolling out the red carpet for American visitors throughout 2003. Everything from transportation to France and accommodations, to leisure activities like shows and cocktails are on sale. Be sure to check www.franceguide.com (after May 15) for more information on the following offers as well as updates on deals and discounts.
| | - Air France is offering rates starting at $354 on tickets to France. Check www.airfrance.com for more information.
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| | - Tahiti Nui is also offering special rates. A four-day stay in Paris when flying from Los Angeles is only $280 for a round-trip, $350 if the destination is Tahiti. Check www.tahiti-nui.com for more information.
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While traveling around France, take Rail Europe. There are special fares on all their routes throughout France. Check www.raileurope.com for more information and to make reservations.
| | - Eurostar 30% reduction on rail travel throughout the year with a 60 day advance fare.
- 40-70% off Book Early Fares on select routes between France and Italy, Belgium and Switzerland.
- 50% Summer Special on all Thalys routes.
- Up to $130 off Eurail or EurailSelectpass multiple country pass for the summer.
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While in France, stay at one of these participating hotels and enjoy tremendous discounts.
| | - Select Concorde Hotels are offering three nights for the price of two on weekend stays May 15 through August 31. Participating hotels are the Hôtel Ambassador, Concorde La Fayette, Concorde Saint-Lazare, Hôtel du Louvre, Lutetia and the Mont- Royal. Please call 1-888-759-7411 for reservations.
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| | - Relais & Châteaux, the international association of independent charming hotels and gourmet restaurants is also offering three nights for the price of two" or four nights for the price of three" at select properties in France through October 15 on reservations for accommodations booked by June 30. To make reservations, please contact the New York office at 212-856-0115.
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| | - Sofitel, the prestige brand of Accor hotels, invites American guests to experience Sofitel hospitality, French-style, at select properties in Paris, from June 27 through September 14, with a 3=4" package -- for every three nights purchased,
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| | - one night will be offered for free. Participating hotels are the Hôtel Scribe, Sofitel Arc de Triomphe, Le Parc Sofitel Demeure Hotels and Marignan-Elysées Sofitel Demeure. This offer is based on double occupancy and includes breakfast, but excludes taxes or service charges. For reservations call 1-800-SOFITEL and the code for this offer is France."
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| | - With Americans in mind, the Victoria Palace Hotel is offering a free night on July 4th with the purchase of a two-night stay.
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| | - The Meurice Hotel is also hosting American visitors for free on Independence Day with the purchase of a four-night stay, and a celebratory July 4th cocktail will be included as well.
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Maybe you are interested in an all-inclusive package.
| | - New Frontiers offers the Paris Impulse package which includes round-trip airfare from Los Angeles to Paris, 5 nights at a selected 2* hotel, breakfast every day and a free map of Paris. From July 1st to August 31st this package is $1020, September 1st to October 31st is $599.
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| | - Book a canal cruise through November 1, 2003 with the Barge Lady in Burgundy Champagne or Provence and she will throw in a free night at a 3* Paris hotel. Call 1-800-880-0071 for reservations.
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The following offers are valid exclusively for American citizens visiting Paris from May 13 through December 15, 2003. Reservations must be made directly with these travel suppliers and not through a travel agent, and clients must quote Bonjour Paris" either when making the reservation, or where reservations are not required, upon arrival.
| | - All 100 Abotels in France are offering a 25% discount on any stay for Americans.
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| | - Les Relais de Paris are offering a 10% discount plus a complimentary American-style breakfast in place of the usual croissant and coffee to give Americans a taste of home while they are enjoying their stay in Paris.
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| | - Live like a VIP at the Royal Monceau et Vernet Hotels, where a free bottle of champagne, and privileges such as upgrades, fruit and flowers are available with a minimum stay of 3 nights.
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| | - If you want to live life in Paris like a real Parisian, you could make arrangements to stay with Citadines or ApartHotels, both of which are offering a 10% discount to American travelers when you mention the French Tourism campaign Bonjour."
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| | - Enjoy a show at the famous Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris and receive free champagne and best seat available upgrade with the purchase of an orchestra seat and two drink tickets.
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| | - Stop for a bite to eat at one of the nine Flo Brasseries in Paris and receive 10% discount on any formula menu.
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| | - For lovers of Amelie, a trip to Le Relais de Montmartre, located in the neighborhood she inhabited in the film, is in order, where the staff will be proud to serve you a free sparkling Kier aperitif.
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| | - Be sure to see Paris Story, the multi-media English language show and receive a free set of 18 Paris postcards so you can say Wish you were here" to all your friends back home and tell them what a warm welcome you received in France.
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| | - Le Printemps Department Store is offering a free map of Paris, a 10% discount voucher on Printemps purchases and a complimentary invitation to their weekly fashion show.
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| | - For your last night in the City of Light, choose the Hyatt Regency Charles-de- Gaulle for the Last Night in Paris" special that includes a special rate and limousine transport from your hotel to this convenient and comfortable property right near the airport.
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These are just some of the offers available. Check www.franceguide.com under the France Revisited: Lets Fall in Love Again section.
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