*Time to partyyyyyyyy*

Almost time for the traditional parties
at Bayonne (France) !

What are Festivals of Bayonne?
Click HERE for more information.

From July 29th until August 2nd 2009:
5 days non stop of cow racing, pelota, music, activities!!!
5 whole happy and joyful days !

Book your stay at the Best Western Le Grand Hotel located in the heart of Bayonne!!!

*Lazy Attitude*

You too can be relaxed like this dog is.

HOW?

By booking in one of our hotels of course!

*A diner in Paris?!*

That's right, a real diner in Paris... 2 Actually!

Its name is "Breakfast in America"

If you feel like spending an American night or if you fell home sick,
the BIA diner will be glad to welcome you!

This diner was opened by a former American screenwriter in France who wanted to share his passion for pancakes, fried bacon and coffee filter more than anything. So one day, he decided to put a small touch of America in Paris.

The formula is simple:
the breakfasts are served at all hours,
burgers from noon

The only difference with the USA is that Breakfast in America also serves wine (and beer)!


MY OPINION

(picture of me and my favorite bacon cheeseburger)

I took a bacon cheeseburger, an AW root beer et a NY cheesecake.

Ambiance
Waitors and Waitresses are very warmhearted, cheerful and friendly.

Dish
A bacon cheeseburger with 2 real fried bacon slices with a unique taste.

Desert
Cheesecake a little bit of chantilly cream and a cute rasberry grout dawing.

Soda
1 can of AW root beer that brought back a lot of memories.
And finished my meal with the famous Bottomless Mug O'Joe.

/!\ADVICE/!\
Apparently, in the waitors' opinion, French people are fond of American food, so before going to the BIA diner, anticipate at least 30 minutes in the waiting line, on any days, and 10 minutes of walking for the digestion.


Bon appétit et n'hésitez pas à nous partager votre avis!

*Gastronomy at Aurillac*

Still April but July isn't as far as we think:
Time for Summer and the sun to rise, Time to sit back and relax...

And to begin the trip, from July 3rd until July 5th 2009, not only we'll have to celebrate the American Independence day but in France, at Aurillac, nearby the Château de Salles, will take place the Gastronomic Festival: The European Flavor!

A festival that will show you how to enjoy French gastronomy in an orginal, convivial and modern way. Cheese, potatoes, meat, veggies... You named it, every specialty will be there.

During these delicious 3 days, you'll be able to attend French Cuisine Learning, tasting workshops for little ones... With a few little surprises!

And that's not all! For this special event, the Château de Salles proposes the "Greedy Weekend" Special Offer valuable for 2 persons to spend an unforgettable stay.
(*) Offer limited.

Click on the image for more information.

*WHAT'S UP?*

WHAT'S NEW IN PARIS?
Offres spéciales: Discovering Paris, Paris the city of lights, Summer Sales by Paris etc.

It's Spring, wether it's Rainy or Sunny, you can still have fun in Parigi (Paris in Italian)
If you are willing to book your stay in Paris, in the 15th ou le 16th district, I have found some good deal restaurants and decided to give some advice useful during your stay.

But first, let's check you supplies:

• Map of Paris (if you don't have one, they are available at the front desk)
  
• Sunglasses
  
• Umbrella (just in case)
• Sweater (just in case it gets cool in the evening)
• flat shoes
  
• Wallet (be careful with pickpockets)
  
• Cell-phone (necessary)
  
• Metro tickets (more information here)
  

You have a passion for art? (Click on the image for more infos)

Shopping?

Cocktails, Restaurants, Cafés...?
You wanna spend a cosy? classy? or fun evening?
Here are 3 choices :

*Mickey's Magical Party Time*

Mickey's Magical Party Time has started!!

This weekend during my trip to Disneyland Resort Paris, I took some time to film & to give you a glimpse of the new show that takes place every day at the foot of the Château de la Belle au bois dormant.

To join the party,
book a Disneyland Resort Paris special offer
available on the official website of the Best Western Château de Sancy !

ENJOY & MISKA, MOUSKA, MICKEY MOUSE!

*TOUCH, PAUSE... BOOK IT*

Still didn't book your rugby package
at the Best Western Le Grand Hotel for this week-end's game?

AVIRON BAYONNAIS VS BIARRITZ OLYMPIQUE

No worries, you can still book it here (100€ per person all included)

*April Fool's day*

In modern day France, the first day of April is called "Poisson d'Avril" or "April Fish."

An April is a young fish and thus, one which is easily caught. French children fool friends by taping a paper fish to the victim's back and, when the "fool" discovers this trick, yelling: "Poisson d'Avril!"
Traditionally, French pranks must include a fish (or at least a vague reference to same within the joke) and it is not unusual for friends to be presented with dainty presents fashioned in the form of a small fish on All Fool's Day.

Give it a try with this fish I offer to you all ready to be printed, cut and taped on a person's back:



The nickname of "Poisson d'Avril" is said to have been "acquired" by Napoleon I (Bonaparte) when he married Marie-Louise of Austria on Apri 1, 1810.

*CULTURE*

This morning, I found very useful informations about Bayonne, Cannes, Paris etc.
So today, I invite you to grab a cup of culture followed with information chip cookies.

Did you know
that the Palace of Fontainebleau was built on a structure of the king Francis I?






Did you know
that Aurillac is the capital of the umbrella?



Did you know
that Bayonne was the first to introduce chocolate in France?





Did you know
that Cannes Film Festival is one world's most prestigious film festival?







Did you know
that there are 2 important and fascinating exhibitions in Paris, the city of lights?
(David Lachapelle and Andy Warhol)







Did you know
that Disneyland Resort Paris
(Marne-la-Vallée) has 2 amazing parcs:
Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland Parc?

*CHOOSE YOUR TRAVEL*

May and long week-ends are coming soon in France:

May 1^st (Labor day),

8^th (Victory 1945),

21^st (Ascension)

We can travel in france… But where to go? What to do?

Here are some clues, you want to:

Beyond the sea to go surfing at Bayonne or to admire the French Riviera?

To the countryside to go to Disney, visit castles

or just to be far away from town?

To Paris to go shopping or just to discover?

We, too, can make you enjoy your stay in France by welcoming you in one of our hotels and by suggesting special offers to suit your budget. Go to our website and make your choice…

CLICK ON THE COLORED WORDS FOR MORE INFORMATIONS

Paris Trade Fair

Spring is here,
birds singing and Paname (Paris) inviting you to its Trade Fair!

Paris Trade Fair is a good opportunity for you to discover new, original and useful objects that can also cheer up your everyday life.

"House & Environment"

"Well-Being & leisure"

"World Cultures"

Création, Invention, objets de décorations ou à utiliser au quotidien.