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I envie une nuit I wishlist one night I ‫رغباتنا ليـلة‬ Ritz Carlton Hotel “If you are not on Bourguiba Avenue, you are not in the centre of Tunis !“ Located in the heart of Tunis, on the famous avenue that saw a whole people’s destiny change, the Ritz Carlton Hotel has everything to attract the most demanding travelers. 2 3 4 R eopened since September 2015, a four year renovation will have been necessary to restore the beauty of this luxury hotel, one of the first in the Tunisian capital. If the superb “Art Nouveau“ façade from 1926 merges graciously with the avenue’s authentic decor, the interior is resolutely modern. Spaces and decoration have been entirely redesigned by interior designer Jacques Chlioui. Simple lines and sober but always elegant furnishings dominate the 129 bedrooms of the Ritz Carlton. Furthermore, each room reflects Tunisia’s profound character. From the handwoven rugs to the elevator doors flanked with the New York Times front page published the day after the revolution, and artworks by Tunisian artists such as a sculpture by Feriel Lakhdar installed in the hotel entrance, these few Tunisian touches give a unique style to the Ritz Carlton Tunis. Beyond its renowned architectural beauty, the Ritz Carlton’s major asset is its proximity to the various key points, offering a privileged location. Therefore, the business and cultural centres are just a few steps away, whereas Carthage and Sidi Bou Saïd are reachable in 20 minutes. I 77