Grand Hôtel Le Florence, Nice

The Expérience Cinématique that is Le Grand Rex

Advantages: Good atmosphere, la Grande Salle,
Disadvantages: Expensive, small screens

Going to the cinema during your visit to Paris might not top of your list of things to do, but Le Grand Rex is certainly not your everyday cinema. Histoire Le Grand Rex was opened in 1932 and is the oldest cinema in Paris. It has a long and interesting history, from its opening night on the 8th of December 1932, attended by a ritzy, glitzy list of 3,300 VIPs, to its occupation by the German soliders, who used it as a place to watch propaganda films. The building is decorated in a typical art deco style, whilst the inside, particularly the 'Grande Salle' - the biggest room, which also boasts the biggest screen in Europe - is a mixture of art deco and baroque style. Le Grand Rex is also home to a night club - Rex Club - which is attached to the building and is right next door. However, in the many times I've visited, this has ...

lora44 28.08.2009 · Read full review
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Le Meridian (Nice)

Advantages: location
Disadvantages: price

Hoping for a short break in the sun we opted for Nice which is a great city. The hotel was located on the main promenade , easy walking distance to all the big fashion shops and the old town. It was also a very easy bus ride from the airport, the bus stop just outside the hotel. Approx 3 euros for a bus journey considerably cheaper than a taxi! The staff were helpful, all fluent in English, the standard room was spacious, TV minibar and nice toiletries provided. The rooftop pool was a great place to relax, with a stunning view over the sea, nice comfortable sun beds, towels etc, good sun spot, as was the rooftop restaurant - excellent in terms of service and quality of food. Breakfasts were served in the restaurant inside the hotel, a buffet style inc cooked and continental foods, fruit, cereals etc etc plenty of good quality ...

elegantlywasted 13.09.2004 · Read full review
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Le Grand Parc, Tigers and Gladiators in France?!

Advantages: Unusual and brilliant spectacle
Disadvantages: Its all in French!

We have travelled to the Vendee region of France several times and we had heard about The Grand Parc at Puy du Fou but it is billed as a Medieval Theme Park and it really didn't appeal to me! However having "done" many of the attractions in the area and faced with another day of dodgy weather (we were very unlucky in 2008) we decided to give it a go. The tickets were about 25 euroes for adults and 15 for children. However when I enquired about directions at our campsite office they told me that we could buy tickets from them with a 5 euro discount each. This seems to be common practice in the area so either book online or through your accomodation if possible to bag a bargain! They also informed me that it was a simple journey and would be well signposted off the A87. They mentioned that the road to The Grand Parc gets busy ...

Meggysmum 17.09.2009 · Read full review
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