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Paris by the Sea – for beach lovers The annual Paris Plages event is now in full swing , transforming the city into a seaside resort . The banks of the River Seine , La Villette canal and the Trocadero Gardens have been turned into sandy beaches dotted with parasols , palm trees and deckchairs . Visitors are invited to take a dip in La Villette canal basin or take part in watersports on offer , or relax with a book or board game .
Michelin-Star Cuisine Under the Stars – for gastronomes
No trip to the City of Lights would be complete without a gastronomic experience . L ’ Assaggio , the gourmet restaurant run by Michellin-starred , Chef Ugo Alciati , at Castille Paris combines French gastronomic traditions with Piedmont cuisine . During the summer months , guests can dine al fresco on the restaurant ’ s outdoor terrace with its Roman fountain and frescoed walls , choosing from a summer menu including dishes such as White Fish Carpaccio , Confit Tomatoes , Capers & Taggiasche Olives and Pastificio Mancini Fusilli with Zucchini ,
Mint and Botarga . Castille Paris ’ new Dolce Vita package includes overnight accommodation for two in a Deluxe Room , along with Parisian breakfast and a three-course dinner for two at L ’ Assaggio Restaurant with two glasses of champagne and coffee , and is priced from Euro 420 ( from GBP 358 ) per night based on double occupancy .
Accommodation Offer Kirker Holidays offers a three night short break at Castille Paris in September 2021 from GBP 1,247pp including Eurostar in Standard Premier class , transfers , accommodation with breakfast , Kirker Guide Notes to restaurants and sightseeing , a twoday Paris Museum Pass , carnet of Metro tickets , Seine sightseeing cruise and the services of the Kirker Concierge to book opera , concert or museum tickets , arrange private guided walking tours and excursions , or reserve a table at a recommended restaurant . The Eurostar terminal at Gare du Nord is a 15-minute taxi ride away from Castille Paris . To book , call 020 7593 2288 or visit www . kirkerholidays . com
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