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Organised and managed by ATOUT FRANCE,
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France Tourism Development Agency
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What is ATOUT FRANCE?
France?
How can you get the best and latest news about France
Facts and figures about French Tourism
exhibitors
Who are the exhibitors?
What’s
What’ new about their products?
Where can you meet them?
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ATOUT FRANCE, the France Tourism Development Agency
ATOUT FRANCE has been formed in June 2009 by the merger of Maison de la France, the promotion
agency for France as a tourism destination, and ODIT France, the tourism engineering agency.
ATOUT FRANCE includes national and local government authorities working in partnership with the
tourism industry and the major sectors of the French economy. A total of almost 1,300 members,
representative of the French tourism industry, rely on its expertise.
Its goals are:
to promote France as a tourist destination, providing information to the general public and services
to tourism professionals.
To develop competitiveness in the tourism sector of the economy
To achieve these goals, ATOUT FRANCE has 3 main missions:
MARKETING AND PROMOTION: 2,000 marketing and promotion operations are run each year,
targeted at the general public, the press and travel trade based on a strategic and operational plan to
promote the destination
TOURISM ENGINEERING AND STRATEGIC PLATFORM: The agency helps to stimulate
innovation and the quality of products by monitoring competition, analysing the economic situation
and conducting market studies.
QUALITY: the agency is responsible for preparations to draw up a frame of reference for the
classification of tourist accommodation. It will also maintain a national register of travel companies
and operators.
These different missions are performed through a network of 350 people working in 35 offices in 28
countries, a head office in Paris, together with branch offices in mainland France and its overseas territories.
The UK office employs 26 people providing its partners with a range of promotional activities such as travel
trade exhibitions, consumer travel shows, business events, media relations, events, communication and
advertising, publications, online promotion and market analysis.
http://uk.franceguide.com – ATOUT FRANCE’s website in the UK received 830,000 visitors in 2008.
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HOW CAN YOU GET THE BEST AND LATEST NEWS ABOUT FRANCE?
The ATOUT FRANCE UK PR team offers a range of services to the UK media from press
information to advice with facility trips, and a series of press lunches, media and consumer events
each year.
Key information sources
The online press corner http://uk.franceguide.com/press-corner
Regularly updated with the latest news releases about tourism activity in France, new openings & products, and also
featuring a France events calendar, themed ideas, press packs and information on press trips.
Follow us today! http://twitter.com/AtoutFranceUKpr is fed daily with the latest news and original &
quirky ideas about France.
Events to note in your diary
France Meets the Media is the major annual press event organised by the
ATOUT FRANCE UK PR team.
Your ‘one-stop opportunity’ to make useful contacts, pick up the latest
France destination news, generate story ideas and press trip plans. No
time wasted! Journalists can meet and speak one-to-one with press
specialists representing about 20 regions.
In 2010, France Meets the Media will take place from 1st to 5th March in Dublin,
London, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Look out for more information in the New Year at www.francemeetsthemedia.co.uk and if
you would like to ensure you are on the mailing list for further details simply contact the team
“France by the sea” photo exhibition
1st to 7th March 2010 at the National Geographic on Regent Street
Don’t miss this unique exhibition about the seashore, its environment and its people. Put together with the
National Photographic School in Arles, 28 French coastal resorts are featured.
Your PR contacts
Jacqueline Mirtelli – Head of PR, ATOUT FRANCE in the UK
jacqueline.mirtelli@franceguide.com / +44 (0)207 061 6624
Natalie Goulet, Hélène Frelon, Guillaume Chauvin, Adeline Garrigues, Anastasia Molin
Press Information line: +44 (0)207 061 6635
pressoffice.uk@franceguide.com
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FACTS AND FIGURES OF FRENCH TOURISM IN 2008
France maintains its 20-year leadership in tourism by remaining in first place before the United States and
Spain with nearly 78 450 000 visitors in 2008.
12.4% of the British tourists came to France in 2008. It is their main holiday destination, when they
go to more than one place.
18% of tourists in France are British. They are the first nationality to come to France.
Short breaks are their favorite holiday pattern in France. They stay an average of 6 nights in hotels
mostly.
Stable or slightly up overall annual results are expected for French tourism in 2009.
Optimism is the order of the day for 2010: more than 70% of the hoteliers, campsite and restaurant
owners are convinced that tourism will rise next year.
Annual tourist arrivals at the frontiers between 2003 and 2008
Rank Country 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
1 France 75 048 74 434 74 988 77 916 80 841 78 449
2 Spain 50 854 52 430 55 916 58 004 58 666 57 316
3 USA 41 218 46 086 49 206 50 977 55 986 58 030
4 China 32 970 41 761 46 808 49 913 54 720 53 049
5 Italy 39 604 37 071 36 513 41 058 43 654 42 734
6 UK 24 715 25 677 28 038 30 654 30 871 30 182
7 Germany 18 399 20 137 21 500 23 571 24 420 24 886
8 Ukraine 12 514 15 629 17 600 18 936 23 122 25 392
9 Turquey 13 341 16 826 20 273 18 916 22 248 24 994
10 Mexico 28 665 20 618 21 915 21 353 21 370 22 637
Tourist arrivals repartition in 2008
France
Spai n
19%
6% 5% USA
6%
China
6%
Ital y
7% 14%
UK
10% 14% Germany
13%
Ukrai ne
Turquey
Mexico
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THE EXHIBITORS
Booth Company Booth Company
15 3.14 HOTEL 28 LES ARCS SKI RESORT
LES CONTAMINES MONTJOIE MONT-
12 ABTOF 29 BLANC
1 ACCUEIL ATOUT FRANCE 41 LES ETOILES DU REX
24 ACTIVE CORSICA 47 LES HOTELS DE PARIS
20 ALLIANCE HOSPITALITY 9 LES MAISONS D'ALAIN DUCASSE
LES URSULINES*** HOTEL & GOURMET
17 ALSACE TOURISME - BAS RHIN 3
RESTAURANT BURGUNDY
17 ALSACE TOURISME - HAUT-RHIN 46 LIDO DE PARIS
6 AMIENS TOURIST OFFICE 39 LOIRET - LOIRE VALLEY
LUCIEN BARRIERE HOTELS AND
8 ANJOU TOURIST BOARD 33 CASINOS
34 BATEAUX - MOUCHES 30 LYON TOURISM AND CONVENTION
46 BATEAUX PARISIENS 10 MADAME VACANCES BY EUROGROUP
14 BELAMBRA 23 MASSENA**** HOTEL NICE
36 BORDEAUX TOURIST OFFICE 13 NAJETI HOTELS AND GOLF COURSES
NICE CONVENTION AND VISITORS
25 CALVI - ILE ROUSSE TOURIST OFFICE 23 BUREAU
27 CGH HOTELS AND RESIDENCES, SPAS 23 NICE RIVIERA**** HOTEL
NOCES DE JEANNETTE
9 CHATEAUX & HOTELS COLLECTION 41
BONNE FRANQUETTE
6 CLUB HOTELIER DU GRAND AMIENS 38 NORMANDY TOURIST BOARD
ODALYS VACANCES/ VACANCES
24 CORSICA SNCM 26 BLEUES
25 CORSICA TOURIST BOARD 54 PARC ASTERIX
PARIS ILE DE FRANCE REGIONAL
51 CRAZY HORSE 44
TOURIST BOARD
2 DIJON TOURIST OFFICE 23 PARK INN**** HOTEL NICE
43 DISNEYLAND PARIS 16 PIERRE & VACANCES
DREAM CASTLE HOTEL AT
42 4 POPPY COUNTRY (SOMME - FRANCE)
DISNEYLAND PARIS
PROVENCE COTE D'AZUR SOUTHERN
23 ELLINGTON**** HOTEL NICE 21
ALPS TOURIST BOARD
8 EURO TRAVEL CONCEPT 50 REGETEL HOTELS
56 FOREST HILL 30 RHONE-ALPES TOURISM
45 GALERIES LAFAYETTE 53 RING-TOURS
ROUEN AND SEINE VALLEY TOURIST
23 GALIMARD PERFUME FACTORY 37
OFFICE
11 GREATER LILLE 37 SEINE MARITIME NORMANDY
52 GROUPE FRONTENAC 31 SKISET
5 HAUTE SOMME TOURIST OFFICE 5 SOMME TOURIST BOARD
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40 HELLO PARIS / GROUNDLINE 27 SPORT 2000
HISTORIAL, MUSEUM OF THE GREAT
4 WAR 52 THE PARIS SIGHTSEEING PASS
THE REGENT GRAND HOTEL
48 HOLIDAY INN - PARIS 19 BORDEAUX
40 LES RELAIS DE PARIS HOTEL 27 TIGNES SKI RESORT
23 HOTELIERE DU PHARE - NICE 29 VAL THORENS SKI RESORTS
22 OCRE ET AZUR HOTELS 49 VERSAILLES TOURIST OFFICE
7 INTER-HOTEL 18 VICHY THERMAL SPA LES CELESTINS
28 INTERSPORT/TWINNER 32 VOYAGES LOYET
45 KTS FRANCE 55 VOYAGES SERVICES PLUS
28 LA PLAGNE SKI RESORT 35 WWW.BORDEAUX-COGNAC.COM
23 LE MERIDIEN**** HOTEL NICE
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WHAT’S NEW ABOUT THE EXHIBITORS
ACCOMODATION
Quality, choice and diversity, 3 keywords about accommodation in France. The diverse cities and villages
of France offer visitors a tremendous range of accommodations- from rustic and authentic to luxurious,
and exclusive to economic and eco-friendly. From famous brands to original B&B, France has definitely
improve the quality and diversity of tourist accommodation, offering most of the time advantageous
package for family holidays and/or short breaks.
Belambra: France’s number one holiday club chain will add nine self-catering clubs in addition to
renovating additional nine clubs.
The new €90m Lucien Barrière Hotel and Casino in Lille features 148 luxury rooms, including 17 junior
suites, 3 restaurants, 4 bars and a casino with the latest slot-machine as well as 20 modern gaming tables.
The Odalys group has added two new sites to its portfolio: one dedicated entirely to 1500 seaside villas
and the other to a selection of 60 up-market chalets. Additionally, the new residence Chateau de Keraveon
has been set up in a superb 18th century castle.
In Provence, the Chalet Tournesol is a unique ecological chalet resembling a flying saucer, conveniently
situated only a few miles from six small ski-resorts.
The Alain Ducasse group:
- Chateaux & Hotels Collection: 500 charming hotels and restaurants make up this independent group of
French boutique hotels.
- Hostellerie de l’Abbaye de la Celle is just one of them: an enchanting residence in the heart of the deep
wine-producing country in the Var.
Interhotel. Two new hotel brands have been created: P’tit Dej-Hotel and Qualis-Hotel, to consolidate
Interhotel’s presence in the 2 and 3 stars French market.
The luxury Hotel de Bourgtherould, situated in the heart of Rouen, is a new 4 star hotel with 80 rooms
and suites, a restaurant, brasserie, swimming pool and spa.
In Nice:
- The Hotel Riviera is a new 4 star boutique hotel.
- The Hotel Le Meridien has just gone through a major metamorphosis after an eight-month renovation
program.
- The Park Inn Hotel is conveniently located near the airport, featuring 151 newly designed rooms.
Eurogroup, Madame Vacances: an on-going renovation programme in the 3 and 4-star hotels of the chain
will make for a popular family destination.
The New Year’s Eve package at the Regent Grand Hotel in Bordeaux, completely designed by the famous
French designer Jacques Garcia, will be a truly magical and unforgettable experience.
The newly renovated Hotel Paris, part of the hotel chain Les Relais de Paris is located in a fashionable and
desirable part of Paris.
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A range of accommodation has recently opened in Picardy: both the School Hotel and the Ibis Hotel are in
the town of Albert, located in the heart of poppy country on the circuit of remembrance. Butterworth
Farm, in Pozières, is a new B&B and a new Mercure is now opened in Amiens.
CULTURAL EVENTS
See France's unique culture take centre stage as the best of its arts, literature and heritage are
showcased by a mixture of large-scale initiatives and smaller exhibitions. In addition to helping define
the past, these unique events will help to draw attention to new and exciting developments in French
culture.
Arles’s unique Roman heritage continues to draw many visitors to the city, made famous by Julius Caesar.
The Arelate festival is one the highlight and gives visitors a chance to relive Roman times.
Additionally, one of the few sculptures of Jules Caesar completed during his lifetime can be seen in the
Musée de l’Arles Antique.
Les Etoiles du Rex in Paris. Travel to the heart of cinema with a 50 minutes interactive show in the largest
movie theatre of Europe. This wonderful art-deco style cinema is classified as a historical monument.
Paris Ile de France
- Elles@CentrePompidou will be a unique exhibition, where, for the first time in the world, a museum will
be displaying the feminine side of its own collections. This new presentation will draw entirely from female
artists- from the 20th century to present day.
- Christian Boltanski, one of France’s leading artists, will be the guest of honour for the January 2010
Monumenta exhibition. Taking place at the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais, the immense glass vault,
rising to a height of 148 feet, will provide an ideal setting for Boltanski’s work.
- The other major exhibitions taking place are: Edward Munch or the “Anti-cri”, Monet, Jean-Michel
Basquiat and La colline des Musees
Lille
More than 52 exhibitions, festivals, shows, fairs and markets will be taking place throughout 2010. The
“European Cinema Festival”, the “Little Piano Festival” and the world famous “Lille Flea Market” are just a
few examples.
Nice
- Literally follow in the footsteps of the great masters such as Monet, Renoir, Picasso, Chagall, Matisse,
Bonnard, Dufy and Cocteau as some sixty lecterns have been placed in the exact locations where their
masterpieces were originally painted.
- The Christmas Market (Dec 09) and Carnival (Feb 2010), one of the most important events on the French
Riviera, are also not to be missed.
Poppy Country
The “Circuit of Remembrance” gives visitors an opportunity to pause and reflect on some of the tragic
events that occurred during WWI. The region is also working on combining two important themes:
remembrance and green tourism, by creating routes that reflect both.
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Normandy and the Impressionism. Normandy is widely considered to be the birthplace of Impressionism.
Six itineraries in connection with impressionist themes give discovery to 15 major impressionist
destinations. A “Normandie Impressioniste” festival is planned from June through September 2010
where more than 100 of the most beautiful paintings will be on display.
SPORTS EVENTS
With a tremendous variety of landscape and terrain, France offers a wonderful range of sporting
experience. From professional slopes for skiers and snowboards, to a range of family orientated
activities, France has something that will appeal to everyone.
Les Contamines-Montjoie is a ski-resort at the foot of Mont-Blanc, with 120 km of slopes ranging in
altitude from 1164 to 2500 metres. Quality low-cost, self-catering holidays are possible as well as a range
of all-inclusive options.
Skiset is the leading independent mountain sports shop network in Europe. With over 700 shops in 350 ski
resorts throughout Europe, the chain is now expanding in North America, opening over 70 stores.
The ski resort of Val Thorens, located in the Alps, has a new area dedicated to beginners with over 40
hectares of easy skiing available totally free of charge. For an alternative way to descend down the
mountain, adventure seekers can ride on a MTB mountain bike, accompanied by a state qualified
instructor.
The winter X-games. For the first time outside of the USA, the Winter X Games will be held in Tignes.
More than 200 of the best action sport athletes, including past Olympians, will compete in Skiing,
Snowboarding and Snowmobile. Tignes is an ideal host for this event as it has always been at the forefront
of action and freestyle winter sports.
ECO-TOURISM
In an age of global warming and mass tourism, there starts to be more and more demand for sustainable
tourism from the more socially aware and responsible traveller. France has readily taken up this call and
today is at the forefront of eco-tourism. From an expansion of green activities, to a wide range of
environmentally friendly accommodations, a low carbon holiday is now reality.
Loire Valley
With facilities for cycling, walking and boating, the Loiret region is a pleasure to get around. Its vast array
of forests, secret gardens, arboretums, trails and waterways make for an ideal eco-friendly adventure.
Picardy
The Poppy country has been awarded the prestigious EDEN label (European Destinations of Excellence) on
the theme “protected areas”.
Rhone-Alpes
The region is developing many eco-friendly sites, as well as pushing the development of more eco-friendly
accommodation. France’s top organic region boasts an array of organic cosmetics brands and more than
500 organic farms.
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Snowcarbon.com, to encourage train travel to French ski resorts
Snowcarbon is a new independent website about train travel to ski resorts. It explains exactly how to book
rail journeys, how to get the best fares, and which resorts are easiest to reach by train.
HIGH LIFE AND NEW PRODUCTS
France’s quality of life is world renown for its high standards and diversity. From the culture, the
architecture, the food and the wine to the shopping, the history, the art and sport, France prides itself of
offer the best of the best to everyone.
Alsace:
- The newly opened “Palais du Pain d’Epices” will take you on an interactive journey to discover the origins
and secrets of the spice bread.
- The Lalique Museum will open in Autumn 2010 and be entirely dedicated to the life work of this
exceptional artist, Rene Lalique.
Bordeaux has a lot to offer visitors: hundreds of restaurants and cafes, vineyards, where tours and
tastings can be organised, the longest pedestrian shopping street in Europe and many special museums.
Bordeaux has also joined forces with Cognac to form “Destination Bordeaux & Cognac”. It is a union
represented for the first time at the WTM to promote the world-renowned vineyards as a major tourist
destination.
“Desirs” is the new Crazy Horse show in Paris, directed by acclaimed choreographer Philiipe Decoffle and
under the artistic direction of word famous photographer Ali Mahdavi.
Dijon:
- The “Dijon-Cote de Nuit Pass” gives access to the main sites, monuments and guided tours to the capital
of Burgundy.
- A “One-Day Discovery” package has been launched consisting of an initiation to the tasting of the great
wines of Burgundy (Cote de Nuits and Beaune).
Loiret – Loire Valley
The “Loire Caravane” in September 2010 will see a colourful series of shows performed along the river,
both in and out of the water. Hundreds of boats, as well as many on-land attractions make up the various
landscapes, all of which can be discovered equally by boat or by bicycle. A four-days golf pass is also on
offer.
Euro-travel offers an exclusive 8-day package: “The Best of The Loire Valley”. This tour allows for many of
the region’s treasures to be uncovered. The castles such as Chambord, Blois, Amboise, Chenonceau,
Villandry and Saumur are included, as well as some of some of the area’s most beautiful cities- Angers and
Anjou.
In Provence, Become a Chateauneuf du Pape wine-grower by buying vines on the internet. You’ll be
invited to Chateauneuf du Pape throughout the year to check on your vines progress.
Galeries Lafayette
The world famous Parisian shopping centre has opened the world’s largest “Women’s Shoe Department”
with over 6,000 m2 entirely dedicated to it.
Paris Sightseeing Pass:
This is a complete package for visiting Paris and the new, full colour guidebook attached to it will be
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launched at the WTM.
The “French Riviera Pass” will give access to various museums, bus tours and tourist sites in Nice and the
surrounding area.
Vichy
“L’Institut” is a totally unique spa created at the centre of Vichy Spa Celestin and offering a full range of
new, in-depth and complete treatments.
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WHO ARE THE EXHIBITORS?
3.14 Hotel
In the heart of the Golden Triangle in Cannes, just 50m from la Croisette and 300m from the Palais des
Festivals. Each floor of the 3.14 represents one continent (America, Africa, Oceania, Europe and Asia).
ABTOF
ABTOF is the Association of British Travel Organisers to France. Whatever kind of French holiday you are
looking for we can put you in touch with a specialist.
Alsace Tourism
ALSACE is located 2hrs and 20mins from Paris by TGV East European. Check for general information,
accommodation, restaurants, wine and gastronomy, activities, cultural heritage, city breaks and business
tourism
Active Corsica
Organizer of active holidays in Corsica: cycling, walking, trekking, kayaking and a la carte programs.
Alliance Hospitality – Holiday Inn
Alliance Hospitality is a private international multi-brand hotels group, number one franchise of the
Intercontinental Hotels Group, that owns and operates over 36 hotels throughout Europe, 4-star,3-star & 2-
star establishments including Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Express by Holiday Inn...
Amiens Tourist Office
1 hour from Paris by train, 2 hours from Brussels by car, Amiens has confirmed its avant-garde character
and at the same time remained true to its fabulous heritage, its philosophy being to draw from the past to
build the future.
Bateaux Parisiens
Bateaux Parisiens the Leader of the Seine Cruises companies, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower proposes daily
and all the year round cruises, one hour guided tour, 13 languages available, lunch cruises and dinner
cruises on reservation, for individuals, for groups and charter boat for private party.
Belambra
BELAMBRA, the N°1 Holiday Clubs in France is carrying on its complete upgrading program and for 2010
offers almost the totality of its property portfolio with a New Generation range. 60 destinations located in
France's most beautiful places.
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Anjou Tourist Board
Anjou, behind a placid exterior lies the unexpected.gside the Loire Valley, between castles and vineyards,
Anjou is waiting for you. Anjou tourist board is at your disposal to help you to organise your trips according
the needs of your clients.
Destination Bordeaux & Cognac
Discover the tools to create your tours, special conditions and packaged holidays to organize the
destination bordeaux-cognac.
www.bordeaux-cognac.com, a selection for the professionals.
Loiret - Loire Valley
One hour away from Paris, the Loire Valley is classified as a Unesco Word Heritage Site. : the perfect place
Chateaux and towns, Cruises, Golf, cycle, gardens, gastronomy... so many ideas for for a cultural active or
leisure holiday with family or friends.
Somme Tourist Board
For a few years, the ‘Poppy Country’ (Pays du Coquelicot) has been developing its programme in the line of
sustainable development and has obtained the EDEN label (European Destinations of Excellence) on the
“protected area” theme.
CGH Hotels and Residences, Spas
Self-catering apartments in 4**** residences, SPAS and Beauty treatments, and hotels 3*** and 4****
with all facilities you need.
Châteaux & Hôtels Collection
Châteaux & Hôtels Collection - Alain Ducasse Group - gathers over 500 privately-owned boutique hotels
across Europe, mainly in France and Italy. The label is renowned worldwide for its attractive and homely
properties. They all reflect Ducasse’s vision and attachment to quality, tradition and a very French ‘Art de
Vivre’.
Club Hôtelier du Grand Amiens
To have more information please contact Delphine Lenglet – Tel : 0033 322 822 258.
Corsica SNCM
10 vessels sailing under the French flag, 5 ferries, 4 cargo and passenger ships and 1 HSC. Some of them
already hold the Qualicert label and BVQI - ISO 14001 certification. They therefore comply with
requirements in the areas of health and safety, environment protection, the quality of reception and service
that our customers deserve.
Corsica Tourist Board
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The Corsica Tourist Board will present the benefits of implementing a quality approach across the whole
region aimed at tourism facilities and organisations within Corsica: quality of the environment, a
destination full of character and with a strong identity, tourism facilities on a human scale offering a warm
welcome and a high quality of service.
Crazy Horse
Désirs, the all-new Crazy Horse Paris show, was directed by internationally renowned choreographer
Philippe Decouflé. The show’s artistic direction is signed by renowned photographer Ali Mahdavi. Désirs
combines the raw talent and beauty of the legendary dancers, with stunning lighting and projection effects
and sensuous choreography.
CRT Normandie
Normandy Impressionist Festival 2010
In summer 2010, the first-ever Impressionism Festival will celebrate the region that actively participated in
the birth and development of this major artistic movement over the course of the 19th century.
CRT PACA
Practical information regarding Provence Alps Côte d'Azur (Bouches du Rhône, Var Vaucluse, Southern
Alps). Technical guides and documentation for the use of travel traders. CRT PACA will help you to identify
your specific needs for marketing the region.
CRT Paris Ile-de-France
Paris Ile de France tourist board offers information and practical assistance for travel trade and press. On
the doorstep of Paris, you can discover one of France’s richest and most diverse regions. The best way to
make the most of this inspring destination, www.nouveau-paris-ile-de-france.fr
CRT Rhône-Alpes
From Mont Blanc and Lake Annecy to Lyon and the beginning of Provence, Rhône-Alpes is a region of
outstanding cultural sites and a rich historic past. Its easy access, world renowned cuisine, ski and summer
activities provide many reasons to spend dream holidays for short or longer breaks
Disneyland® Resort Paris
Disneyland® Resort Paris is the ultimate complete holiday destination for little and big kids alike! In a
magical kingdom, just 40 minutes from the center of Paris, Disneyland® is the land of your imagination
where you will meet your favorite Disney characters!
EURO TRAVEL CONCEPT
EURO TRAVEL CONCEPT is an incoming agency specializing in the organization of tailor-made trips for
groups, mini-groups and FIT in France and Europe. We provide a large range of programs and services
including leisure tourism, business tourism and transport thanks to our luxury coaches, minibus and special
vehicles.
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Galeries Lafayette
Galeries Lafayette, the department Store Capital of Fashion offers an incomparable selection of the most
famous names in fashion, beauty and accessories. It has become a top tourist attraction in Paris. Specific
services for foreign visitors: welcome service, private fashion shows, Lafayette Gourmet, 12 restaurants,
Paris maps and much more!
Galimard Perfume Factory
Free guided tours of the factory in Grasse, perfume Capital of the world, or in Eze-Village, between Nice and
Monaco. Various creative workshops in the Studio des Fragrances in Grasse & in Eze-Village.
Greater Lille
France’s fourth largest metropolitan area, an international crossroads and a dynamic financial centre, Lille
is also an artistic and historic city. In 2004, it was designated as a European Culture Capital. Welcoming
living environment, well-preserved heritage and active cultural life.
Groupe Frontenac
Four Hotels, 4 stars, combine tradition and modernity, nearby the Champs Elysees. Four absolutely
charming settings for a truly special stay in the heart of Paris…
Haute Somme Tourist Board
Discover the Upper Somme Valley, land deeply scarred by the First World War. Today, it's the paradise for
fishers.
Lucien Barriere Hotels & Casinos
Lucien Barrière Hôtels & Casinos operates 15 hotels in French exceptional destinations.
The latest opening is a luxurious property in Marrakech, offering 85 suites and 26 Ryads. Opening in
February 2010 a brand new complex in the heart of Lille, featuring a 5* hotel and a casino.
Hello Paris / Groundline
Leading supplier to the trade of Paris Essential Extras ; Paris Visite travel cards, Museum passes, bus and
river bus tours, cabaret shows, lunch and dinner cruises, theme park tickets...
On-line ticket purchase for airport transfers, city cards, for over 60 city-break destinations all over the
world.
Historial, museum of the Great War
The Historial, museum of the Great War is an international museum on WW1 located on the battlefields of
the Somme. It explains the conflict, its origins and its consequences by comparing the main countries which
fought on the western front. It presents a unique collection which shows the soldier's and civilian's
experience.
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Holiday Inn – Paris
4 star hotel, is situated on the riverside of the Seine, at Bougival, between La Defense and Versailles, 15 mm
from the Champs Elysées by A86/A14 motorways,181 rooms, conference rooms,free car parking and free
coaches parking. A New 3 star Express by HOLIDAY INN was opened, in PARIS city center.
Ellington**** Hotel – Nice
In an elegant district in the heart of Nice, five-minute walk from the beach, the Ellington**** has an air of
casual refinement, a subtle blend of styles. Handsome architecture, typical of the 1920’s Nice, a patio with
a hint of southern Spain, moulded ceilings, rich wood floors, designer furniture
Le Meridien**** Hotel Nice
Le Méridien Nice****, renovated in a contemporary style in 2008, enjoys the best possible location in Nice:
1 Promenade des Anglais: 132 classic rooms (provençal style) and 186 modern rooms (with
balcony/terrace); 2 restaurants, private beach, swimming pool, fitness centre.
Les Ursulines*** Hotel & Gourmet Restaurant Burgundy
Autun city: middle of Burgundy. 1h19 min by TGV from Paris. Downtown, nearby the cathedral, above
Roman ramparts, this 17th century convent with chapel became a 3* hotel. French gardens on terrace:
panoramic view over Morvan mountains. Gourmet restaurant
Massena**** Hotel – Nice
4* Boutique hotel of 110 rooms in the heart of Nice, just a few steps from the beach, the pedestrian area
with shops and commercial centre. The hotel provides free wifi access, car-park and room-service 24h.
Nice Riviera**** Hotel
We are a four star hotel, right in the heart of Nice, a few steps away from the beaches the Old Town, the
Exhibition Centre. 122 luminous and spacious rooms. Jacuzzi, sauna and a heated indoor swimming, pool
fitness centre, bar, 2 conference rooms and a private car park.
Park Inn**** Hotel – Nice
The Park Inn Nice Hotel is a beautiful 4****, just few minutes from the famous Promenade des Anglais and
5 minutes walk to the beach. 151 newly-designed guest rooms, bar & restaurant, fitness room, sauna &
steam bath, outdoor swimming pool
Hoteliere du Phare – Nice
Société Hoteliere Du Phare include 6 franchisees independent hotels from marks KYRIAD and CAMPANILE
situated in Nice , Cannes and Frejus. With nearly 500 rooms , SHP will help to find the best solution in your
customer's accommodation
Hotels Ocre et Azur
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The Hotels Ocre Et Azur is a private group which consists in 4 hotels, ideally located in 4 famous cities in the
South of France : Hotel de L'Horloge*** in Avignon, Hôtel restaurant l'Aréna*** in Fréjus,Hôtel restaurant
Le Canberra**** in Cannes, Hôtel Suisse*** in Nice.
Inter-Hotel
INTER-HOTEL represents a network of 260 independant hotels 2 and 3 star category throughout France.
Each hotel is different, but all have the same commitment to tradition and quality standards. A Central
reservation office In Paris at your service for individual and group bookings.
Intersport / Twinner
IIC-INTERSPORT International Corporation is the purchasing and management company of the
INTERSPORT-Group. With its retail turnover of EUR 7.7 billion and more than 4800 associated retailers in 32
countries, INTERSPORT has the worldwide leading position in the sporting goods retail market.
KTS France
Your ideal partner to welcome your guests in France; online booking system and large range of
accommodation from 2 to 5 stars , transfers, car at disposal, rental cars,apartment restaurants, cruises,
shows, coach and guide for your FIT and groups.
Les Arcs Ski Resort
SMA is the skipass company for Les Arcs/Peisey Vallandry part of Paradiski area.
Les Etoiles du Rex
A unique journey into the magical world of movies and the backstage of the biggest cinema in Europe. Set
in the Art Deco Grand Rex building, Les Etoiles du Rex takes visitors on an entertaining and educational tour
of this beautiful building and the past 70 years of cinema.
Les Hôtels de Paris
The group Les Hôtels de Paris offers a unique Parisian experience throughout 24 boutique-hotels. Each has
its own decorative theme in which no detail is spared whether it be baroque or contemporary style. All the
group's hotels have one thing in common: the best tradition of welcome and comfort
Noces de Jeannette/Bonne Franquette
Two restaurants in Paris, very typical of French atmosphere and French gastonomy.
For groups and FIT and incentive.
Hotel Les Relais de Paris
Les Relais de Paris, hotel chain made up of 10 x 3 stars category hotels, all located downtown in Paris, close
to the main Parisian tourists spots (Opéra, Tour Eiffel, Bastille)and business areas. They are all charming
design boutique hotels offering a particularly attractive choice in terms of rate, comfort and quality.
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Lido de Paris
' Bonheur', the new revue of the Lido in Champs Elysées in Paris presents the Bluebell Girls and Lido Boy
Dancers. The 26th revue tells the story of a woman seeking happiness, with exceptional acts, dream
costumes, and a profusion of special effects.
Madame Vacances by Eurogroup
Madame Vacances by EUROGROUP, experienced leaders in specialist accommodation located throughout
numerous tourist regions of France: hotels, chalets, self-catering, villas with pools, ski, beach, golf, spa.
Najeti Hôtels & Golfs
Group of Hotels 4 and 3 stars and 3 Golfs situated in the North, Alsace, Centre and South of France ideally
located both for individual or business tourism. Various packages around gastronomy,culture,golfs...
Odalys Vacances / Vacances Bleues
Odalys Vacances magnages over 244 residences (85000 beds) throughout France, mainly in the famous
Tarentaise valley (Tignes, Val Thorens,Meribel..), the Maurienne Valley and Southern Alps (2Alpes,
Valmeinier,Pra Loup,St Sorlin..).Self-catering apartments with modern amenities, ranging from 2* res. to
luxurious 5* chalets with indoor pools.
Bordeaux Tourist Office
Information about the city (monuments, historical sites, museums, hotels, restaurants, activities, shops…) &
its prestigious vineyards. Guided city & vineyards tours for individuals and groups. Wine tasting in the city &
in renowned Châteaux. Special UNESCO heritage tours. Professional guides. 3-day/2-night Bordeaux
discovery package. Bordeaux Wine Festival in June 2010.
Dijon Tourist Office
Dijon, Capital of Burgundy, has much to offer as a city break destination : great wines, exciting food,
inspiring architecture, beautiful nature, hotels and excellent meeting facilities. We can help travel
professionals with information and advice, itineraries, photos, , hotel bookings, multilingual guided tours,
special interest tours...
Greater Lille
France’s fourth largest metropolitan area, an international crossroads and a dynamic financial centre, Lille
is also an artistic and historic city. In 2004, it was designated as a European Culture Capital. Since then, Lille
has become an important tourist destination, recognised for its welcoming living environment, well-
preserved heritage and active cultural life.
Lyon Tourism and Conventions
The Lyon Tourist Office promotes the city as a leisure destination and city breaks. Its main mission is to
assist the professionals for the programmation of Lyon. Products like guided tours and a Lyon city pass are
on offer to facilitate the discovery of the destination.
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Rouen and Seine Valley Tourist Office
Take advantage of 'Normandy Impressionist' international event, from June to September 2010, to discover
Rouen & the Seine valley: cultural heritage, museum, gourmet discovery, cruising, accommodation,
restaurant… Wether you are looking for a quiet break in the countryside or a culture-packed holiday, we
will have just the thing for you.
Versailles Tourist Board
Incoming agency for individuals and groups: city and day tours, week-end, short breaks... Organization of
specific products on request: conference, incentives, gala evenings, exclusive special opening of the
exceptionnal attractions in Versailles and its closely surrounding area, seminars. Accomodation booking.
Contact us for a personnalised project based on your needs.
Nice Convention and Visitors Bureau
Free assistance in the following areas : - advice for organizing programs (groups and individuals) - reception
of your inspection trips or familiarization trips - coordination with local service providers : accommodation,
transfers, sight-seeing tours, tour guides, catering
Parc Asterix
France first theme park just 30km north of Paris. The place that cannot miss during a visit to France.
Experience the thrills and excitement of 60 amazing attractions and shows. Special rates for tourism
professionals.
Poppy Country (Somme - France)
The Tourist Office of the Poppy Country offers all throughout the year, different ways of visiting the area.(as
group or as individual)Dynamic and enthousiastic guides can also take visitors on a tour.(different
brochures and audio-guides available).Albert got the EDEN label (European Destinations of Excellence)
Pierre & Vacances
With over 40 years experience, P&V offers the largest choice of holiday apartments, parks, hotels, and ski
resorts to suit all budgets all over Europe especially France. Brands include Pierre & Vacances, Maeva,
Residence MGM, Latitudes Hotels, Sunparks and Adagio. Booking tools include XML feeds, trade website
and allocations.
Calvi-Ile Rousse Tourist Board
The Balagne region,an exceptional geographical location and high quality natural heritage A varied
landscape combining all of the features of the coast and interior, as well as the mountains. Calvi and Ile-
Rousse are the area’s two principal coastal towns with long, fine sandy beaches, wild creeks, rocks and
peninsulas.
Regetel Hotels
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Regetel Hotels is a group of 7 hotels in the center of Paris and a new one in Cannes/Le Cannet. All hotels are
small and charming, perfectly located in touristical and business areas. All 3 stars hotel fully renovated.
Ring-Tours
Ring-Tours – Incoming Operator for Paris and France since 25 years. France specialist for FIT, groups,
special interest tours and tailor made programmes: On line reservation system for individual booking
offering more than 500 hotels with daily allocation &a multilingual team (40 employees)
Voyages Loyet
A French coach company established in the French Alps operating three branches based in Albertville,
Chambery and Aime.
Its central position allows this company to ensure airport and train transfers from Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble
and Chambery to all ski resorts rapidly and safely.
Skiset
With 700 shops in 350 resorts (France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Andorra, Spain, Bulgaria,
Germany,Slovenia, USA and Canada), Skiset is the leader for ski hire.
For any further information, please contact Arnaud Dufour at 00.33.1.55.30.05 or by mail at
a.dufour@skiset.com
La Plagne Ski Resort
Get in touch with the sales department of S.A.P (skilift company) regarding Tour Operators and groups
conditions (skilift contract and group rates). Do not hesitate to revert to us concerning offers available on
La Plagne and Paradiski ski areas.
Sport 2000
Sport 2000 are the number 1 name for ski hire: 600 stores in 450 resorts in Andorra, Austria, France,
Germany, Italy, Slovenia and Switzerland.
For more information, please contact Darren Kennedy on +33 (0)6.14.68.62.96 or by email at
d.kennedy@sport2000.fr
Tignes Ski Resort
In the most beautiful ski area in the world : the ESPACE KILLY, provides the perfect playground for all levels
of skiers, with its 300kms of pistes. Grande Motte glacier (3650m of altitude) guarantees good reliable,
snow conditions. Fun for all ages !
Les Contamines Montjoie Mont-Blanc
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Located in the heart of Mont-Blanc, les Contamines is an authentic and charming winter and summer
resort: 120km of slopes where you can ski from 2500 to 1164m with good snow conditions.In summer, you
are at the heart of Mont Blanc Tour. A large choice of accomodation: hotels, bed & breakfast, chalets...
Val Thorens Ski Resort
Val Thorens Tours, the Sales department of SETAM (ski lift company), is responsible for promoting and
marketing Val Thorens and assists tour operators with their planning, production, choice of
accommodation, ski pass contract, visits of the resort... It also provides a full service regarding the
organization of groups' stays.
The Paris Sightseeing Pass
The best way to save time and money: great value and convenience by offering you all you need to see the
sights of Paris. Giving entry to over 60 top attractions, metro ticket and a FREE guidebook the Paris
Sightseeing Pass is all need.
The Regent Grand Hotel Bordeaux
Nestled inside the Golden Triangle, the finest shopping and pedestrian area of the city, The Regent Grand
Hotel, unique Palace in Bordeaux, opened in 2008. The hotel offers 150 guest rooms including 22 splendid
suites, all designed by famed French designer Jacques Garcia.
Vichy Thermal Spa Les Célestins
The Vichy Thermal Spa is one of the most prestigious spas in Europe.It offers over 7.500 m2 linked to 'The
Celestins Hotel' (4* Sofitel)by a covered way. At the heart of Vichy Thermal Spa, Vichy Laboratoires are
creating 'L'Institut', an unique place of cell regeneration for a visibly transformed skin.
Voyages Services Plus
Empowered by a solid expertise of more than 21 years in the travel and hospitality industry in France,
Voyages Services Plus offers a large choice of tailor made services to satisfy your needs.
FIT, GROUPE, CONGRESSES, INCENTIVE throughout the whole France.Multilanguage and skilled team & on-
line reservation system 'Ebooking'
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