French Open 2013
5 Days
from
5 Days $2,160 pp*
Highlights:
France
(Paris)
Trip Start/End:
Paris
/
Paris
Trip Schedule:
Departs on
From 24-May-2013 to 09-Jun-2013
Make the pilgrimage to the clay courts of Roland Garros for the early rounds and watch world class tennis unfold on the famous courts. Stroll along the Seine and the Canal St. Martin, savor fresh croissants, visit leading designer studios and dine with some of the country’s most celebrated chefs. This is a unique chance to be a part of one of the most exciting sports events in the world as you take in the rich diversity of experiences that Paris has to offer. We give you VIP entry into the stadium complete with an open bar hospitality and your official category one seats on Philippe-Chatrier Court (Court Central).
Held in Paris, France every summer, the clay courts of the Roland Garros provide the most interesting feature of the tournament. The clay slows the ball down, and can do a number on players’ footwork. Traditionally there have been clay court specialists who emerge from the French Open, who win when higher ranked players falter.
Will seven-time Frech Open champion Rafael Nadal and Number one in the world Maria Sharapova defend their 2012 titles, or will a newcomer seize the 2013 French Open? Join us and experience the excitement of the prestigious French Open.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Paris
| - France - Welcome Package Paris & North
- Transfer - Private - Airport (CDG or Orly) - Vehicle/Driver
| Belloy St Germain (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Paris
| - Private - 1/2 Day Taste of Paris (3 hrs) - Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Belloy St Germain (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Roland Garros - Paris
| - Self-Guided - Metro to Roland Garros
- French Open Singles 1st round (May 26) - Court Phillippe Chatrier (Cat 1)
| Belloy St Germain (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Paris
| - Self-Guided - Walking Tour
| Belloy St Germain (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Paris
| - Transfer - Private - Airport (CDG or Orly) - Vehicle/Driver
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Paris
Best Western Belloy Saint-Germain
Day 1: Paris
A welcome package with your vouchers, and itinerary, city map(s) and train tickets (where relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.
Enjoy a private airport transfer in Paris in a private vehicle with a professional driver.
Accommodation: Belloy St Germain (4*) Belloy St Germain (4*) located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, a few steps from Saint Germain-des-Prés and the Sorbonne University, near the Luxembourg Gardens and Notre Dame Cathedral. This hotel’s central location allows guests to explore the nearby areas such as the lively Saint-Michel and Odeon. The hotel offers 50 rooms with cable TV and in-room coffee makers. The rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Rooms are accessible by a lift. The hotel also offers a reading room with musical ambiance, on-site ticket purchase to local events, the free daily newspaper and babysitting services.
Paris Cafe
Day 2: Paris
Explore the old les Halles Market district, famous for having been the site of the central Paris food market for many centuries. This quarter is still home to a west of specialist food purveyors and culinary equipment stores. On the tour you will enjoy a typical Parisian market street, and make stop at some excellent specialty shops, including Paris’ oldest patisserie, to taste a variety of sweet and savoury seasonal produce: cheese, pastries, chocolate, fruit … Depending on the date, this tour could be in the Latin Quarter or the Madeleine.
Accommodation: Belloy St Germain (4*) Day 3: Roland Garros - Paris
Hop on the closest Metro stop and head to Roland Garros for your day of matches. Take either Line 9: Mairie de Montreuil - Pont de Sèvres (nearest stop: Michel-Ange Auteuil or Michel-Ange Molitor) or Line 10: Gare d’Austerlitz - Boulogne (nearest stop: Porte d’Auteuil or Boulogne Jean-Jaurès). We recommend that you get off at Boulogne Jean-Jaurès which is closest to Gate I – Suzanne-Lenglen which typically has a 5 minute queue to get through the doors.
Upon arrival set out for your seats at centre court of the Tournoi de Roland-Garros, one of the most beautiful tennis venues in the world. The French Open is renowned for its clay courts and the havoc they cause the top players. In 2012 Spanish sensation Rafael Nadal and took home the glory for an incredible 7th time.
Accommodation: Belloy St Germain (4*) 
Montmatre
Day 4: Paris
Whether it is strolling down the famed Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré with a personal shopper; exploring the Louvre Museum with your iPod-based Da Vinci code museum tour, or taking a Soundwalk through the lively St. Germaine district, there is something to suit every mood and interest. Discover St Germain des Pres as you stroll through the literary and historical neighbourhood along winding streets lined with boutiques, art galleries and other places of interest. Alternatively (or in addition), explore the Marais neighbourhood - the most fashionable district of Paris in one of the most well preserved neighbourhoods of the city. Marvel at the remarkable 16th and 17th century mansions, squares and museums, beautiful streets steeped in history and trendy shops and bars. Lastly, discover the Montmartre area of Paris - a neighbourhood of steps and narrow cobblestoned streets which evokes images depicted by Toulouse Lautrec.
Accommodation: Belloy St Germain (4*) Day 5: Paris
Enjoy a private airport transfer in Paris in a private vehicle with a professional driver.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Best Western Belloy Saint-Germain
Belloy St Germain (4*) - Paris
Belloy St Germain (4*) located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, a few steps from Saint Germain-des-Prés and the Sorbonne University, near the Luxembourg Gardens and Notre Dame Cathedral. This hotel’s central location allows guests to explore the nearby areas such as the lively Saint-Michel and Odeon. The hotel offers 50 rooms with cable TV and in-room coffee makers. The rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Rooms are accessible by a lift. The hotel also offers a reading room with musical ambiance, on-site ticket purchase to local events, the free daily newspaper and babysitting services.
Travel Info
Travel tips of France
VISA/PASSPORT
France is a party to the Schengen Agreement. As such, U.S. and Canadian citizens may enter for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.
Citizens of other countries may require a visa. Please ask your Sales Advisor. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of France for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is recommended. Medical facilities are good quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/france.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Paris.
Government: Republic since 1792.
Language: French is the official language. Many people speak at least some English.
Religion: Approximately 83% Roman Catholic; Protestant 2%; Muslim 5%
Time: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Two-pin plugs are widely used.
Telephone: Country code +33.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone companies. Coverage is excellent.
Internet: Public access is available at Internet cafes in most cities.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (50% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 120 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 121 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus 50% of the program price and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 120 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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