EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT for reservations till 30/11/2022 : 10% OFF on all 2023 European cruises • 5% OFF on all 2023 long haul cruises © InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel largest digital art centre in the world and is housed in a Former German submarine base built between 1940-1943 to house multiple U-boats. This vast concrete space, constructed from 600,000 cubic metres of concrete, now hosts extraordinary and spectacular immersive exhibitions. More on what to see in Bordeaux This is a city for walking and admiring. Explore the old town with its Grosse Cloche, 13th century gate, the Place du Parlement created in 1754 by Tourny, Porte Cailhau constructed in the late 1490s and the masterpiece of the neo-classic Porte Cailhau rebuild, the Grand- Theatre, whose spectacular staircase was the model for the Opera Garnier in Paris. For food lovers Darwin: Cross to the right bank to experience Darwin. A former military barracks turned eco-rehabilitated area with street art, performances and great places to eat out. Locals love: Le Bordeaux restaurant is popular not just with visitors but with locals, it’s part of the city’s history in its oh-so-memorable location opposite the Grand-Theatre. The Bordelais (people of Bordeaux) grow up knowing this restaurant, celebrating good times with dishes made to perfection… More on where to eat out in Bordeaux Bucket list Hotel: InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel presides over Place de la Comédie and is plush and luxurious with a big dollop of old school glamour and a glorious, theatrical tearoom. Stay here and you actually might not want to leave the hotel at all except that Bordeaux’s temptations are simply too irresistible. Indulge in the spa which has one of the most unusual and stunning pools I’ve ever seen – like swimming in your front room, complete with curtains and paintings! There’s a Michelin Starred Gordon Ramsay restaurant, Le Pressoir d’Argent, named after a pure silver lobster press created by renowned Maison Christofle. They actually use it in the restaurant if you order lobster. And you can enjoy a glass of Bordeaux’s finest wines on the stunning roof top bar overlooking the famous opera house. Find out more and book at: bordeaux.intercontinental.com WHY CHOOSE TO CRUISE WITH CROISIEUROPE? Europe’s largest river cruise line Authentic Brittany, the Loire and its castles 8-DAY / 7-NIGHT ITINERARY NEW FOR 2023 2023 Departures: April to October From £ 1 895 (2) per person 46 years’ experience and more than 50 ships INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS: Tel. 0208 3281 281 • resuk@croisieurope.com www.croisieurope.co.uk IM067100025. (1) On majority of departures on French rivers. (2) Based on double occupancy cabin Non-contractual photos - Copyrights: CroisiEurope, Shutterstock - CreaStudio 2208066. All inclusive for drinks onboard (1) Short break in Paris along the Seine 4-DAY / 3-NIGHT ITINERARY 2022 Departures: November & December 2023 Departures: February to December From £ 379 (2) per person 2208066_ap180x267_offre_loire_canaux_the_good_life_france.indd 1 01/09/2022 15:32 18 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 19
