France's capital city, Paris is quite distinctively divided into two parts by the Seine River, which meanders through the city, bisecting the center. Thus everything in Paris is defined as Rive Droite (Right Bank) on the north side, or Rive Gauche (Left Bank) on the south side. Both sides compete with each other in great museums, churches, monuments, shops, hotels and restaurants, while in the middle of the river, atop the L'Île de la Cité, rises the towering bulk of Notre Dame cathedral, arbitrator between the two rivals.

But in truth this rivalry is only superficial. Paris is a whole unto itself, and Parisians are fiercely passionate about their home like nowhere else on earth. The city and its inhabitants have an independence born of fiercely fought revolution - not only political but also ideological. For centuries the city has attracted artists and philosophers, and within a day you can tread in the footsteps of such historical luminaries as Sartre, Voltaire, Hugo, Rousseau and Descartes - little wonder Paris is called the City of Lights.

The creative spontaneity that inspired these revolutionary minds is still running through the city and can be felt on the streets even today. Perhaps this is why Paris has its reputation for romance: nowhere else has such passion or feels quite so alive.

Paris is the world's most beautiful, fashionable and artistic capital. Visit just once and it's hard to disagree. 

Your Trans-Atlantic Flight arrives in Paris 1 day later. Therefore, the package is 4 days in length, but includes 3 nights hotel accommodations.

PARIS, FRANCE

Once there, enjoy 3 consecutive Nights at at Your Choice of Etoile Trocadero or Louvre Saint Romain Hotel in Paris, France. High bidder has the option of extending their stay up 10 nights at an additional cost per person per night. Please see below for details.

Etoile Trocadero
Address: 21, rue Saint Didier
Paris, France
Area: 16th District / Eiffel Tower 
# of Rooms: 23

The Etoile Trocadero hotel is centrally located by the place of Trocadero, close to the Eiffel Tower and within walking distance of the Triumph Arc. 

Room Facilities:
Connection for laptop
Television
Satellite television
Radio
Direct dial phone
Mini bar
Hairdryer
Automatic wake-up call 

To find out more about The Etoile Trocadero Hotel in Paris click here.

Louvre Saint Romain
Address: 5 Rue Saint-Roch 
Paris, France
Area: Louvre/Les Halles/Palais Royal /1st District 
# of Rooms: 34

The Louvre Saint Romain hotel is situated in the very heart of Paris, on a quiet side street, a few minutes from the Louvre Museum and only a stroll away from/to the Opéra. The nearest underground station (Tuileries, line1) is just across the Rivoli street, which is 2 minutes from the hotel.

Room Facilities:
Connection for laptop
Television
Satellite television
Direct dial phone
Mini bar
Hairdryer

To find out more about The Louvre Saint Romain in Paris click here. 

Breakfast is Included with Your Hotel Stay. Transfers to/from the hotel are NOT included.

Flights are operated via a Major U.S. or European Carriers.

Extend Your Stay!  

Air Only Extension: High bidder may extend their stay in Paris for up to 2 Months at no additional cost (NOT INCLUDING HOTEL). All travel must be completed by November 30, 2008!

High bidder may extend their hotel stay from 3 to 4 nights in Paris for an additional + $150 per person.

High bidder may extend their hotel stay from 3 to 5 nights in Paris for an additional + $285 per person.

High bidder may extend their hotel stay from 3 to 6 nights in Paris for an additional + $435 per person.

High bidder may extend their hotel stay from 3 to 7 nights in Paris for an additional + $550 per person.

High bidder may extend their hotel stay from 3 to 8 nights in Paris for an additional + $650 per person.

High bidder may extend their hotel stay from 3 to 9 nights in Paris for an additional + $775 per person.

High bidder may extend their hotel stay from 3 to 10 nights in Paris for an additional + $895 per person.

Last Day to Stay at the hotel is October 31, 2008!

Single Supplement: Offer is based on double occupancy but a single supplement is available to those travelling solo and staying for 3 nights for $395 additional.
These passengers choosing to extend their stay up to 10 nights will be advised of a single supplement upon submission. 

Seasonal Surcharges may apply - see below for details.

Weekend Surcharge:
Departures from U.S. to Paris or Paris to U.S. on Friday, Saturday or Sunday are surcharged $25 per person in each direction. 

U.S. and International taxes, fuel and security surcharges are $349 per person roundtrip and include carrier imposed fuel surcharges.

As with all the auctions reservations are subject to the availability of specific classes of service as contracted with the carrier and not every flight or date may be available.