Press Release: Curiouser and Curiouser
Friday 19th October 2007
There are nearly one hundred museums in Paris, the most famous being the Louvre with its world famous art collection, watched over by an enigmatic Mona Lisa. However if you prefer not to follow the crowd why not spend some time with more unusual subjects?
Follow the scent to The Perfume Museum on the Rue Scribe where you can enjoy a vast collection of perfumery paraphernalia through the ages, learn how it is made and admire the heavenly surroundings of the 19th Century Napoleon III townhouse in which they are displayed.
If you think the faro shuffle means an unusual dance move by a line of Egyptian rulers, get along to the Magic Museum to see all the tricks of the trade, such as traditional toys and the room of optical illusions. There is also a magic show to show off the talents of the resident conjurers.
Expand your mind still further with a trip to the Wine Museum of Paris, located in stone quarries in the sixteenth arrondissement, where you can learn the history of wine and winemaking and see a collection of instruments and objects surrounding viticulture in ancient times. There is also opportunity to taste the wine as well. Please note wine tasting classes take place once a month.
Visit Paris with Railbookers and stay at the 4* Deluxe Royal Monceau, located close to the Champs Elysees, from just £249 for 1 night’s accommodation including breakfast and return train travel. Alternatively take advantage of the Railbooker’s special offer and enjoy 4 nights in Paris with the 4th night free from £599 including breakfast and return train travel. This elegant hotel has recently been refurbished. Christian Sutton, Product Executive for Railbookers describes the Royal Monceau as a “Luxurious hotel which is no more than a 2 minute walk to the Arc de Triomphe. The Deluxe rooms are very large and decorated beautifully in an understated fashion. ”
For more information or to book your city break visit: www.railbookers.com or call 0844 482 1010.
Notes to Editor:
Prices per person, based on sharing a twin or double room. All prices subject to availability and correct at time of publication.
1 night price quoted for the Royal Monceau Paris Hotel valid for arrivals between 1 November 2007 and 30 April 2008. 4 night price valid for arrivals between 1 November 2007 and 28 March 2008. For further dates and prices please see www.railbookers.com Eurostar trains run from London, Ebbsfleet or Ashford to Paris Gare du Nord in approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.
London St Pancras
Eurostar trains will be running from London St Pancras from 14 November 2007.Average journey times will be cut by between 23 - 25 minutes.
Additional Eurostar services will be running from Ebbsfleet (just off Junction 2 of the M25) from 19 November 2007.
Railbookers
Railbookers tailor-makes short breaks and holidays to Europe by Eurostar and rail, including handpicked quality hotels.
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