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Anyone been in Paris in the last few weeks?! Wow - things are busy! As I write this edition, France is set to take on England in World Cup Rugby in St Denis, and don't think that won't get a little "animated"! The French have a new sport to follow, and its Rugby! Of course, I'm talking about the rest of the country where rugby hasn't been so popular, but believe it or not the French are BIG rugby fans!

If you are planning a trip to Paris in November/December, you will find a city relieved of all the business and big events of September and October. Despite high Euro values right now, low season rates will go into effect at hotels, and around the countryside it is a a great time to find deals! Airfare is on sale, and with low season rates, the Euro increase can be more than offset. Enjoy!
Loren Siekman - General Manager

Visiting Normandy - Now that the fall is here, it is a perfect time to spend a day or few days in Normandy exploring the beaches and sites. Yes, it rains a lot in the fall! But, crowds are gone and the weather makes it conducive to museum visits and exploration by minivan. Nearly every day of the year we offer a full day guided trip in English that starts in Caen and visits the Peace Memorial and the D-Day Landing beaches/sites. It is very informative, comprehensive and well priced at $139/person!!! See the details of this trip on our Paris Day Tours page Contact us to order by phone: 480-905-1235 contact@discoverfrance.com	TRAVEL TIP - Bayeux Tapestry museum renovated, travel to D-Day beaches, ...Details and event info... List of Hotel Promotions - Paris, Riviera, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Alpes, and Ile de France... Event Information - a short list of upcoming events in France Note: The Altitude 95 restaurant on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower will close for renovations starting Dec 1, and re-open in March 2008.
FREE METRO PASS - Discover France Ambassadors needed! If you are traveling to Paris in the next 60 days or recently returned and purchased metro/museum passes let us know. We'll send you a short document about being an Ambassador and your FREE metro pass! Contact us to learn more... NEWSLETTER SURVEY - to see VERY interesting results from last month's goofy survey, click on this link! Another survey will follow next month!	PREDICTING EURO VALUES There is a lot of news to report by the media when the US dollar loses value. Abroad it has been how CAD $ has reached parity and the AUS $ and others have gained in value. Nobody can predict what will happen in 6-9 months with any accuracy, so its important to relativize the Euro situation and not assume a vacation is out of reach. The increase over the last month adds about 50-60$US on to what used to cost 1000$US. That is not a deal breaker for the vacation but it can add up. How can you offset? Book air in advance, book hotels with incentives, stay in city centers - don't drive; eat in bistros, do outdoor markets, limit souvenirs, etc. contact@discoverfrance.com
Provence - Hostellerie du Chateau des Fines Roches Located in Chateauneuf du Pape vineyard country ! Easy access to Avignon, Orange, Pont du Garde and the many sites of the Luberon.	About this hotel: The former residence of the famous provincial poet Marquise Folco de Baroncelli Javo, this chateau is situated in the heart of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape vineyard. Perched on the summit of a hill, it offers rooms with a view over the vineyards on the Rhone valley. Excellent food is served at the restaurant, like the pan seared lobster from Brittany with dungeness crab meat, served with a consommee of ginger and milk. Click this link for more details and photos. .
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Grignan The village of Grignan sits on the flanks of a large rocky peak crowned by the imposing Chateau of the Adhemar de Monteil. The old medieval village is a labyrinth of picturesque... read on this link ....

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