VERY IMPORTANT
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Note to foreigner exhibitors
I – The Customs are liable to require, to an exhibitor with several dogs, a tax declaration and payment of corresponding charges.
II – The admittance in France is only permitted for dog 3 months old, subject to presentation to customs of a certificate, delivered by an official veterinary attesting than rabies, Carré disease, infectious hepatitis vaccination have been carried out for more than one month and less than one year. For animals more than one year old accompanying travellers, only rabies certificate is required. A French or English translation will be required for countries using a different alphabet. Dogs without these documents will be refused.
III – These documents are required for admission to the Show. The dogs must be in perfect health condition. The origins of each dog will be proved at any time. The official Vet may refuse the admission of dogs in the Show in the event of non conformity to health regulations.
France
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THEMATIC VISITS IIN PARIS “BEHIND THE SCENE”
VISIT OF THE OPERA GARNIER
Temple of the opera and choreography, the Palais Garnier will surprise you by the wealth of its
architecture and its decoration. Built at the end of the 19th century, it is a part of the great Parisian reconstruction project carried out by Baron Hausmann. Made of marble and gold, this palace unwinds the splendours of its main staircase.
A guide will make you discover during one hour and a half this mythical Opera in the heart of the international current events.
VISIT OF THE EIFFEL TOWER
Symbol of Paris and France, Eiffel Tower is one of the most visited sites in the world. For the first time from its built in 1889, you are invited to discover the hidden heart of its backstage with a guided tour.
You enter the surprising machinery room located under the structure and from witch the elevators are controlled. Then visit the old military bunker sited under the Champ de Mars, previously dedicated to radio – telegraph equipments and staffs. Have a walk on the technical gallery under the first floor of Eiffel Tower from which the view is surprising.
During this visit, the most fascinating aspects of Eiffel Tower history will be related.
ROLAND-GARROS (the tennis temple)
Whether you are a tennis fanatic or just a bit curious, you can take a peek behind the scenes at Roland Garros, very famous
The private tour includes:
The history of the stadium, The saga of the Four Musketeers and other great champions, Suzanne Lenglen, the original darling of French tennis, The media centre, The players’ area, The changing room, The Philippe-Chatrier court.
DISCOVER THE MAGICAL WORLD OF CINEMA WITH “LES ETOILES DU REX”
Located on the Grands Boulevards, in the Opera district, The Grand Rex, the biggest cinema in Europe with a seating capacity of 2,750, has projected films for more than one million spectators for over half a century. This is why it created "The Stars of the Grand Rex" an entertaining, interactive tour through the history of the famous cinema. Take a look behind the scenes and go behind the screen, where special effects will make you a star!
The Grand Rex has an Art Deco facade, a starry vault and a Baroque decor which makes it a unique and exceptional cinema.
DISCOVER THE WAX MUSEUM “MUSEE GREVIN”
A cocktail “with stars” the wax figures in this surprising museum! Or just a visit
Founded in 1882 on the model of Madame Tussaud in London, the Musée Grévin is the Paris wax museum. Its aim is to bring back great people and events of history in front of you in a very realistic way. International political leaders including Charles de Gaulle of France, actors Marylin Monroe or Catherine Deneuve and Charlie Chaplin, 3 stars cooks such as the famous Frenchman Paul Bocuse and many stars like football players will welcome you as if they were real, sometimes even confusing you.
THE AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM OF LE BOURGET (8 km north from Paris)
Located outside of Paris, this museum traces back the history of man’s conquest of the sky & the stars. It presents an outstanding collection of 150 original aeroplanes & rockets including the prototype of Concorde. You can watch the night sky in the Planetarium with a special lecturer (45 minute sessions) ! The Hall of Space will fascinate you with its rockets, satellites & spacecrafts. The Air Terminal embarks you for a journey through time with the first hot air balloons of the late 18th century.
THE STADE DE FRANCE
The guided visit enables you to discover the stadium: the grandstand and the wings. The visitors retrace the path taken by the players and athletes on the days of the match/competition: the area where the player’s coach arrives, changing rooms with adjacent message room and bubble bath, not forgetting the tunnel leading onto the pitch
VISIT OF THE MUSÉE DE LA MODE – PALAIS GALIERA
Visit of the famous fashion museum which displays themed collections: costumes, accessories from the 17th century to the present, textiles, important works by great 20th century, fashion designers, textile collections (silks, linens, lace, trimmings and embroideries).
The visit of this museum can be combined with the haute couture and fashion tour!
EXPERIENCE A VISIT UNDER THE SIGN OF FASHION & FRENCH HAUTE COUTURE
Your guide will show the Dazzling Paris in the prestigious avenues of the capital, such as avenue Montaigne linking the Champs Elysées to the Seine, the shopping areas situated along the rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré , rue Royale, Place Vendôme.
THE VERY SECRET WORLD OF THE PARISIAN DESIGNERS BY DISCOVERING A CRAFT STUDIO
A model designer makes a little conference about her technique and presents in exclusivity to the group her creation items which are unique pieces of fashion accessories.
Another talented designer in an other craft studio creates wonderful exclusive panama hats for haute couture houses. The art craft studios are very special places only accessible to very few people and this kind of thematic visit is really very interesting as
The visit can be organized for small groups of 10–15 persons maximum (because of the size of thestudio).
VISIT OF THE FLEA MARKET AND AUCTION HALL DROUOT
Visit the big flea market at the Porte de Clignancourt which is open every Saturday, Sunday and Monday. There are endless streets and shops full of different kind of objects, from extensive antiques to cheap second hand wares.
Visit the Parisian Auction Hall ‘Drouot’ where rare objects and private collections are sold. In the afternoon stroll through the Latin Quarter on the Left Bank of the Seine where you can find a lot of exclusive antique shops and art galleries.
WINE TASTING AT BOSSETI’S
The owner the cosy shopin the quarter of Marais loves wine and like to give th opportunity of a wine tasting with cheese and bread (MAX 20/25 PAX)
Museum Carnavalet free (mondays closed)
Picasso Museum (tuesdays closed)
LOUVRE-MUSEUM
- Closed on tuesdays –
Impressing collection of Egyptian, oriental, Greek, Etruscan and Roman art treasures. Paintings, sculptures and graphic art from the mediaeval age until 1850. Closed on tuesdays
Thanks to the interesting architectural surroundings – the former palace, the glass pyramid, the triumphal arch of the Carrousels, the Tuileries gardens and the Café Marly as trendy meeting place in the Louvre arcades – visiting this museum will be a unique experirience for everbody.
“ MONTMARTRE ”
One of the classics – Where else is it possible to get an impression of the age of great artists like Van Gogh, Renoir and Utrillo? Like a tour in the past. The Sacre-Coeur church with its great view over Paris, the village like
atmosphere in the streets of the Montmarte hill, the lively “ Place du Tertre ”, meeting point for many painters and portraitists. Your tour guide will shouw you the house of the famous singer Dalida, the Bateau-Lavoir, former studio of Picasso, as well as the last vineyard of Montmartre...
DISNEYLAND PARIS PARK AND RESORT
http://www.disneylandparis.co.uk/index.xhtmlIn a Magical Kingdom not so far away - somewhere between a place where you wish upon a star and dreams come true - classic Disney heroes and heroines live once upon a time in fairytales that are, happily, never ending.
ASTERIX PARK PARIS
http://www.parcasterix.fr/opening-calendarSituated in the-depths of the forest, Parc Astérix promises you an unforgettable day out with your family. It has rides which will take your breath away, imposing sets and shows which are unique in France.
Discover the humour of your favorite heroes within the exciting atmosphere of a cartoon strip. Help thwart the conspiracies of Ancient Rome with "Les Stars de l'Empire", descend the rapids on "Menhir Express", go back in time and stroll along the centuries-old "Rue de Paris", and take part in the robbery of the century, that of the Mona Lisa. For the more foolhardy, challenge the gods of speed ans vertigo in a frantic race of over 80km/hr on "Tonnerre de Zeus" a huge wooden roller-coaster.
