FAMTRIP MICE UK 4th July & 5th July 2015
Bonjour Paris! Paris is synonymous with all that is French. Known throughout the world as the "City of Light," Paris is celebrated for its beautiful city plan, its architecture, museums, bridges, cathedrals, parks, shopping, flea markets, sidewalk cafés, wide and luxurious boulevards, elegant cuisine, and numerous monuments. Once confined to an island in the middle of the Seine River, the Ile de la Cité, Paris, founded more than 2,000 years ago, quickly spread to both banks of the river—the rive droit (right bank) and the rive gauche (left bank). The right bank is known for being the commercial heart of the city while the left bank is home to the University of Paris and all that is intellectual and artsy. Paris has always been known to have the aura of romance and mystery and has been the setting for many novels and movies. Population: 2,200,000 Paris, I believe, is a man in his twenties in love with an older woman. -John Berger
Saturday 4th July 2015 07:15am
Meeting point at Costa Coffee close to Eurostar departures to meet your hosts Maria Yacoub and Roger Bradley and the rest of the group. * Dress code: Comfortable/Casual for travelling.
8:31am
Departure by Eurostar.
11:30am
Arrival in Gare Du Nord and transfer for lunch to Montmartre.
12:30pm
Lunch. Discovery of the Montmartre hill and all its possibilities. Time for leisure and get lost in the little streets and shops in the one Paris’ most famous districts. Full of contrasts, encircled by busy boulevards, it has kept the atmosphere of a village remarkably intact with intimate squares, winding narrow streets, tiny terraces, and long stairways.
17:30pm
Shuttle to Melia La Defense 4*.
Saturday 4th July 2015 18:00pm
Check in at Melia La Defense 4* followed by free time to explore the area.
19:45pm
Site Inspection Melia La Defense 4*.
The hotel in the shape of a boat hull, is a genuine technical prowess, designed by Vasconi Architects, and a superb decor signed by Jean-Philippe Nuel, with spectacular panoramic views of Paris. Situated on the Esplanade de La Défense, centred between two main avenues leading from the Arc-de-Triomphe at the Champs-Elysees to the Arche de la Defense on the other end, the new-built property is set in front of Takis water mirror fountains and offers direct underground connection to the city centre. 20:45pm
Dinner at “Le Mirroir”.
22:30pm
Drink at The Skyline.
Sunday 5th July 2015 9.00am
Succulent breakfast.
10.30am
Transfer to Melia Paris Vendome 4 * located in one of the most exclusive areas of the city.
The Hotel is centrally located between Madeleine and the Place de la Concorde and VendĂ´me, allowing quick and easy access to the international airports of Charles de Gaulle and Orly. Amongst its magnificent services and facilities, the hotel provides 83 rooms and suites decorated in elegant and modern style in warm tones and with classic wooden furniture. Melia Vendome has also 1 fully equipped meeting room which measures 20 m2 with a maximum capacity for up to 25 people. 11:15am
Drinks and snacks at the hotel.
11:45am
Transfer to Gare du Nord.
13:10pm
Departure to London St Pancras Via Eurostar.
GLOBAL SALES OFFICE UK - Your Hosts and Contacts NEILL HENDRY Head of MICE UK Neill.hendry@melia.com +44 (0) 773 682 7658 MARIA YACOUB
ROGER BRADLEY
ANA MINKLEY
Global Account Executive
Global Account Manager
Global Account Executive
Maria.yacoub@melia.com
Roger.bradley@melia.com
Ana.minkley@melia.com
+44 (0) 7710398001
SOLEDAD SANZ
+44 (0) 7736 827658
ALEXANDRE DOS SANTOS
+44 (0) 7966 934 650
MIRIAM FERREIRO
Global Account Coordinator
Global Account Coordinator
Global Account Coordinator
Soledad.sanz.garcia@melia.com
Alexandre.santos@melia.com
Miriam.ferreiro@melia.com
+44 (0)20 7391 3074
+44 (0)20 7391 3052
+44 (0)20 7391 3031
Send your enquiries @ mice.uk@melia.com