Recommended Siteseeing:

Eiffel Tower: It is hard to believe that this best-known symbol of Paris was considered a radical monstrosity by many when it made its debut during the Centennial Exhibition of 1889. Soaring more than 1,000 feet and comprised of some 18,000 metal sections, the tower offers three levels with viewing stations open to the public, which can be reached by stairs, escalators or elevators. The first two levels also have restaurants. Open every day all year long, from 9:30am to 11:00pm, January 1 to June 12 and September 1 to December 31 from 9:00am to midnight, June 13 to August 31

Cathedral de Notre-Dame: A masterpiece of French Gothic architecture on the Ile de la Cite, the great cathedral dates from 1163 and took nearly 200 years to complete. The magnificent façade is embellished with gargoyles and flying buttresses, while its great interior is bathed in light from a spectacular series of stained-glass rose windows. Clients can get a close-up view of the grimacing gargoyles and a panoramic view of Paris by climbing the 387 spiral steps to the top of the north tower. The best time to visit the cathedral is in the early morning when the crowds are light.

Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees: The Champs Elysées was designed as part of a triumphal way out from the Tuileries and planted with elms a century before Napoléon planned his arch. To one side lies the Seine, to the other grand houses of the 18th century many of which are now airline offices. It still has a splendour of its own and hints at the wealth of the Triangle d'Or that stretches away from it towards Faubourg Ste Honoré. Walking down from the Arc towards Place de la Concorde look right and see the great exhibition halls, the Grand Palais and Petit Palais built in 1900 and housing museums and touring exhibitions.

Montmartre: Montmartre rises out of the flatness of Paris with its myriad of small streets which have been both homes and studios to a preponderance of the west's great 19th and 20th century artists from Degas to Monet and Picasso to Dali. The métro station is Abbesses and then take the funky little funicular for the final climb to the Basilique Sacré Coeur or walk the steps, stepping over photograph taking tourists. The oriental style church is 80 years old and merits a look outside and in. The peculiar white stone is said to be become whiter in sunlight but Paris pollution has given it a few grey edges. Ignore those who say the inside is gloomy.

The Louvre and The Tuileries Gardens: The Tuileries Gardens are always a joy, full of beautiful people and posers, but full too of ordinary life - kids playing with boats. The original gardens were laid out by Catherine de Medici in the 16th century and redesigned in the 17th in the style that became the model for classic French formal gardens. The buildings on the left and right at the entrance are two museums. The Jeu de Paume has modern touring collections while the Orangerie has a fabulous collection of Impressionist art rarely matched elsewhere.

Latin Quarter and Musee d’Orsay: Arrive on foot or by metro at the Musée d'Orsay and get the best from it by taking time. The museum is housed in an old station with the clock still in pride of place. It is the gallery to see the Impressionists: Monet's Rouen cathedral, Van Gogh’s self portraits, Whistler's mother, as well as Millet, Cézanne and Gauguin. The ground floor sculpture gallery surprises everyone. Name it, it is here, especially if Rodin sculpted it.

May 24 – June 6, 2010 • Paris FRA

Officially named in French the Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros (the "French Internationals of Roland Garros" or "Roland Garros Tournament" in English), the tournament is often referred to as the French Open and sometimes simply as Roland Garros.

The event began as a national tournament in 1891 as the Championat de France International de Tennis. The first women's tournament was held in 1897. In 1912, the French tournament was held with a different surface (at the time all tennis played was lawn tennis), a red clay ("terre battue"), made up from the crushed wastes of red brick. The tournament was open only to tennis players who were licensed in France through 1924.

Venue: Stade Roland-Garros

Location: 2, avenue Gordon-Bennett
75016 Paris - France

Surface: Clay/Outdoors

Clay courts slow down the ball and produce a high bounce when compared to grass courts or hard courts. For this reason, clay courts take away some of the advantages of big serves, which makes it hard for serve based players to dominate on the surface.

 

The following hotels are only recommendations. We will be happy to suggest other accommodation options based on your preferences.

Hotel Grandes Ecoles

The Sainte Genevieve hill is the mythical place, the historical heart of the Latin Quarter, where each paving stone is charged with History. In the picturesque streets surrounding the famous Sainte Genevieve church you will discover many restaurants of all nationalities. The Pantheon, the ancient Polytechnic School, the Sorbonne will be your neighbors.

Located near the Contrescarpe, the Hotel des Grandes Ecoles will allure you by its appearance of pastoral cottage. As of the first rays of the sun, you will be able, if you wish it, you to take your breakfast in the park, in the shade of the trees.
Distance to the Stadium: 13 KM / 8.3 miles (easy access with underground)

Prices starting at: $291.00 per person (Based on double occupancy for two nights, and entrance to the Grounds at Roland Garros for 1 day)

Prices starting at: $497.00 per person (Based on double occupancy for two nights, and entrance to the Category 2 level at Roland Garros for 1 day)

Hotel Le Walt

Four star Boutique Hotel, with its private terrace, the Le Walt Hotel provides all the most modern conveniences while remaining both, intimate and gracious. The 25 rooms are elegantly appointed with contemporary furniture. The paintings, which serve as headboards for the beds, have been painted by local artists.

This hotel is in walking distance to the main attractions of Paris such as the Eiffel Tower.

Distance to the Stadium: 6 KM / 3.8 miles (easy access with underground)

Prices starting at: $344.00 per person (Based on double occupancy for two nights, and entrance to the Grounds at Roland Garros for 1 day)

Prices starting at: $589.00 per person (Based on double occupancy for two nights, and entrance to the Category 2 level at Roland Garros for 1 day)

Hotel Montalembert

Ideally located in the very heart of the city, on the left bank, in Saint Germain des Prés and walking distance from the Orsay and Louvre Museums.

Built in 1926, the hotel Montalembert was the first “boutique” hotel in Paris. Its warm and cozy atmoshphere makes you feel unique and privileged. Combining contemporary design and classy ambiance, the hotel Montalember is much more than a hotel….

Distance to the Stadium: 8 KM / 5.1 miles

Prices starting at: $184.00 per person (Based on double occupancy for two nights, and entrance to the 400 level at Roland Garros during day time and night time)

Prices starting at: $429.00 per person (Based on double occupancy for two nights, and entrance to the 300 level at Roland Garros during day time and night time)