Paris Experience Brochure

WELCOME
Throughout our Evans Halshaw and Stratstone dealerships,
recognising and rewarding the achievements of our teams
is really important to us. With this in mind, I would like to
personally welcome you to the Paris Experience 2016.
This is the fourth time we’ve held an event like this, and we’ve
made sure you’re in for an amazing experience. Enjoy your
time at the luxurious Renaissance Hotel in London on Friday
10th June, where you will be treated to a drinks reception and
an evening meal, before moving onto the main attraction the
following morning. On Saturday, you’ll board the Eurostar
train from St Pancras International travelling directly to Paris.
There, you will stay at 9Hotel Republique, a four-star boutique
hotel located in the heart of the beautiful French capital.
From the hotel, you are just a short stroll from many of the
city’s main attractions such as the Musee des Arts et Metiers.
I’m delighted you’ve been able to join us, and I hope you all
have a wonderful time. Celebrate your success, the success of
your fellow team members and the prosperity of our business.
Best wishes
Trevor Finn
CEO, Pendragon PLC

ITINERARY
Friday 10th June, London
Check-in, Renaissance Hotel St Pancras
Drinks reception and three course dinner
at the Renaissance.
Saturday 11th June
Travel to Paris via Eurostar
Check-in, 9Hotel Republique
Sunday 12th June
Experience Paris at your own leisure
Monday 13th June
Travel to London via Eurostar
Included within your experience, you will
be given Euros (in cash) to cover meals
and drinks whilst you’re in Paris. This will
be given to you, along with your tickets,
upon arrival at the Renaissance.

FRIDAY 10TH JUNE
LONDON
ST PANCRAS RENAISSANCE HOTEL
Euston Road, London NW1 2AR
Beautifully restored and brimming
with luxury, the five-star St. Pancras
Renaissance Hotel London provides a
truly unforgettable experience. Behind the
fairytale façade that Sir George Gilbert
Scott fashioned for the Midland Grand
lies a hotel that will exceed your every
expectation, blending Victorian splendor
with modern style and service.
The easiest way to get to the Renaissance
Hotel is by train – Kings Cross, St Pancras
and Euston train stations are within a very
close proximity to the hotel. If you would
rather drive, then valet parking is available
from £50 a day or alternatively off-site
parking has a daily fee of £36.
FROM 4.00PM
7.00PM
7.30PM
10.00PM
Check-in
Drinks Reception
Dinner in the Quarters
Suite, hosted by
Martin Dobson and
Trevor Fussey
The hotel bar is open
until late
The dress code for the dinner is smart
casual.
Breakfast is included with your stay.
Please note: upon departure, the charge for your room, breakfast and dinner will be settled by Pendragon PLC. All other
incidentals such as room service, mini bar, newspapers etc will be payable by yourselves upon your departure. These
incidental costs can not be claimed back in expenses.

SATURDAY 11TH JUNE
TRAVEL TO PARIS, EUROSTAR
LONDON ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL
Euston Road, London N1C 4QP
10:01AM
11.01AM
2:47PM
Check-in for Eurostar
Departs St Pancras
Arrives at Paris Gare Du Nord
TICKETS
Your tickets will be given to you upon
arrival at the Renaissance.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION
In order to travel, you and your guest
will both need to hold valid and current
passports with the appropriate length
of time remaining on the passport. We
also recommend taking a valid European
Health Card with you. Team members are
covered under group insurance but guests
will need to organise their own travel
insurance.
BAGGAGE
There is no luggage weight restriction
on Eurostar – you just have to be able to
carry your own bags onto the train. You
are allowed to take two pieces of luggage
(up to 85cm long) and one piece of hand
luggage.

SATURDAY 11TH TO MONDAY 13TH JUNE
PARIS
9HOTEL REPUBLIQUE
7-9 rue Pierre Chausson, 75010 Paris
Located in a calm street, a stone’s throw
from Place de la Republique and Canal
Saint Martin, in a neighbourhood that
is typically Parisian, 9Hotel Republique
offers a serene, intimate and welcoming
atmosphere, a real home away from
home. The hotel was conceived as a house
but also as a place for meeting, sharing
and experiences with open living areas
creating a friendly and tranquil mood.
Designed by Castel Veciana Arquitectura
studio, its living spaces and 48 rooms are
decorated with noble materials turn your
stay into a perfect get away.
Please enjoy Paris at your leisure and to
help you on your way, we’ve put together
some of the cities top attractions and
sights.
Please note: upon departure the charge for your room,
breakfast and dinner will be settled by Pendragon PLC.
All other incidentals such as room service, mini bar,
newspapers etc will be payable by yourselves upon your
departure. These incidental costs can not be claimed
back in expenses.

PARIS SIGHTS
MUSEE D’ORSAY
Internationally renowned for its rich collection
of impressionist art, the Musee d’Orsay
also displays all western artistic creation
between 1848 and 1914. Its collections
represent all expressive forms, from painting
to architecture, not forgetting sculpting,
decorative arts and photography. You’re sure
to be dazzled by the beauty of the place: a
palace-like station, launched for the 1900
Universal Exposition.
For more information and to book:
musee-orsay.fr
LA TOUR EIFFEL
A not-to-be-missed monument and symbol
of the capital, the Eiffel Tower stands 324m
tall, and weighs 10,100 tons. Created in 2
years, 2 months and 5 days, it was built for
the Exposition Universelle of 1889. You can
go up the Eiffel Tower by stairs or by lift. On
the 1st floor discover completely refurbished
shops and on the 2nd floor treat yourself to a
gastronomic meal at the famous Jules Verne
restaurant, 125 metres above ground. Finally,
on the 3rd floor you are at cloud level and
have an exception 360-degree view!
For more information and to book:
tour-eiffel.fr
MUSEE DU LOUVRE
The Louvre Museum, former residence of
the kings of France, has for two centuries
been one of the biggest museums in the
world. Its collections are spread over eight
departments: near eastern antiquities, Islamic
art, Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman
antiquities, paintings, sculptures, decorative
arts, prints and drawings dating from the
Middle Ages to 1848.
For more information and to book:
louvre.fr

PARIS SIGHTS
NOTRE DAME DE PARIS
The cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris, a
masterpiece of Gothic architecture, Is the
most visited monument in France. It was
built in the Middle Ages, at the far end of
the Ile de la Cite. Its many visitors come to
admire it stained glass and rose windows, the
towers, the steeple and the gargoyles. They
can also discover the Notre Dame treasury
ad have a go at climbing the towers to enjoy
a panoramic view of Paris. On the cathedrals
parvis, a bronze star inscribed ‘zero kilometre’
indicates the centre of the country in terms of
road distances.
For more information and to book:
cathedraledeparis.com
ILE SAINT-LOUIS
Ile Saint-Louis is the smaller of the two
islands in the centre of Paris. It is located in
the historical centre of the city and is a great
place for a walk full of surprises. Stroll along
the main road, Rue Saint-Louis en I’ile, or go
around the island along the quays. Visitors
can admire the numerous former private
mansion houses from the 17th and 18th
centuries. Foodies will love the delicious ice
cream at Berthillon
CATACOMBS OF PARIS
This Parisian ossuary, covering 11,000m2 of
underground space is called the Catacombes
in reference to the Catacombs of Rome.
Visitors can access the Catacombes from
Place Denfert-Rochereau. Six million bones
from various Parisian cemeteries rest in the
1.7km labyrinth of tunnels.
For more information and to book:
catacombes.paris.fr

PARIS SIGHTS
ARC DE TRIOMPHE
Situated at the Place de L’Etoile, overlooking
the Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe
is the biggest arch in the world. It was
commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to
celebrate his victory at Austerlitz. Beneath
the arch is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
and each evening at 6.30pm its flame is
rekindled. From the top of the monument,
visitors benefit from a panoramic view of
Paris, during the day and at night. A museum
retracing the history of the Arc de Triomphe,
situated within the structure, completes the
visit.
For more information and to book:
arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr
JARDIN DU LUXEMBOURG
Situated on the border between Saint-
Germain-des-Pres and the Latin Quarter, the
Luxembourg and Gardens, inspired by the
Boboli Gardens in Florence, were created
upon the initiative of Queen Mare de Medici in
1612. The gardens, which cover 25 hectares of
land, are split into French gardens and English
gardens. Between the two, lies a geometric
forest and a large pond. There is also an
orchard with a variety of old and forgotten
apples, an apiary for you to learn about beekeeping
and greenhouses with a collection of
breathtaking orchids and a rose garden.
For more information and to book:
senat.fr/visite/jardin
For more information on what to do whilst in Paris, visit the city’s Convention
and Visitors Bureau website, Paris Info at en.parisinfo.com

MONDAY 13TH JUNE
TRAVEL TO LONDON, EUROSTAR
PARIS GARE DU NORD
18 Rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris
11:31AM
12.31PM
2:00PM
Check-in for Eurostar
Departs Paris Gare Du Nord
Arrives at London St Pancras
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USEFUL INFORMATION
CONTACTS
Pendragon PLC
Melanie Westall, Events & Brand Leader
T: +44 (0)7973 614720
ST PANCRAS RENAISSANCE HOTEL,
LONDON
Euston Rd, London NW1 2AR
W: marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel
/lonpr-st-pancras-renaissance-hotel-london/
T: +44 (0)207 841 3540
9HOTEL REPUBLIQUE,
PARIS
8 rue Jean Goujon, 75008 Paris
W: www.le9hotel.com/en
/h/9-hotel-republique
T: +33 (0) 1 40 18 11 00
FRENCH EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS.
Emergency (equivalent to 999 in the UK) 112
Ambulance 15
Police 17
Fire 18
BRITISH EMBASSY
35, rue du Faubourg St Honoré,
Paris Cedex 08, 75383 Paris
T: +33 (0)144 51 31 00
EUROSTAR
T: +44 (0)1233 617 575
SIMPLE FRENCH WORDS AND PHRASES
Bonjour - hello
Merci – thank you
Au revoir - goodbye
S’il vous plait - please
Je suis – I am
Je cherche – I’m looking for
Manger - to eat
Boire – to drink
Payer – to pay
Acheter – to buy
Un demi – A half pint of draught beer
De l’eau - some water
Un thé (au lait) - a tea (with milk)
La toilette - the toilet
Prix - price
Je ne parle pas français - I don’t speak
French
Pouvez-vous répéter, s’il vous plait - Could
you repeat that please.
Avez-vous - Do you have….?
Combien ça coûte? - How much is it?
L’addition, s’il vous plaît. - Could I have the
bill please.
Une table pour deux / quatre personnes - A
table for two / for four.
Je cherche un distributeur de billets - I’m
looking for an ATM
Pouvez-vous m’appeler un taxi, s’il vous
plait. - Could you please call me a cab