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Austin’s Arts et Metiers Hotel Paris - France

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Austin’s Arts et Metiers Hotel Paris

Location: France> Paris> Bastille Marais

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Ideally located, Austin’s Arts et Metiers Hotel is the right place for you to stay in Paris.

Location
Nestled in a quiet street in the heart of Le Marais, just in front of the Museum and Conservatory of the Arts et Metiers and very near Beaubourg, Les Halles and Notre Dame, Austin’s Arts et Metiers Hotel is idealy situated for you discover the “vieux-Paris”.

Rooms
The hotel features spacious guestrooms that are well decorated and beautifully furnished with several modern amenities. There are beams in some rooms, which create a charming Parisian atmosphere.

Restaurant
Enjoy a buffet-style breakfast served in the cozy dining room, unless, that is, you prefer breakfast in bed.

General
There is a cosy lounge next to the lobby where you will find at your disposal a computer with internet connection and you can also comfortably spend some time in reading your favourite books too.

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Guest Reviews

1. The staff were fabulous. They were friendly and helpful throughout our two visits to Paris. The location is perfect. The hotel is extremely close to the subway and there is plenty happening nearby, while the hotel on a side street is quiet oasis. The ample breakfast, which was included in the room rate, set us up for the day. The free internet access and computer provided were a bonus. A lovely little hotel in every way.

Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous.
11-Dec-2008

2. Nice hotel, great location and very friendly staff. Will return here.

Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous.
04-Dec-2008

3. This was one of the best hotels at which we’ve stayed in Paris. The staff is super friendly and cooperative, the Metro is no more than 25 paces from the hotel door, plenty of restaurants in the area. We booked here because of the 4+ rating it received from past visitors. We weren’t disappointed. We’ll definitely be back.

Joseph English, United States
04-Dec-2008

4. Fantastic location , close to Metro and only 1/2 hour walk from centre of town . Very friendly staff , excellent breakfast, Room was on 6th floor , so we had to cope with sloping roof, not ideal when you are 6ft tall Definetely recommend this hotel

Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous.
27-Nov-2008

5. Quiet room, even with window open, in small hotel located in Marais area. Twin beds quite narrow for tall people. Very handy to bars and restaurants and easy walking distance to Louvre or Metro almost at the door. Excellent and plentiful breakfast, comfortable and stylish lounge area and internet access. Ecellent value for Paris hotel.

Elizabeth Rogers, Australia
11-Nov-2008

Facilities

Hotel Facilities:

Breakfast room

Faxing facilities

Internet access

Lobby

Lounge

Reception

Room service

Safe deposit box

Room Facilities:

Cable / Satellite TV

Hairdryer

In-room safe

Internet access

Iron and ironing board

Private bathroom / Ensuite

Telephone

Map & Location

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Métro : Arts et Métiers (exit: rue Conté)

LOCATION
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Public transport:

Just in front of the hotel is metro staiton Arts et Métiers, lines 3 and 11
And bus 20 Gare de Lyon - gare St Lazare

Juste two metro stations away on line 11 is “Châtel les Halles” and all its correspondances by metro and RER (e.g. RER A: direction la defense, Gare de Lyon, Disneyland; RER B: direction les Roissy Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports).

The main tourists attractions:

The Arts and trades Museum
Place de la République
The George Pompidou Center (Beaubourg Quarter)
Notre Dame cathedral and Isle Saint-Louis.

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The Top 5 Cities to Visit in France

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France is an amazing country with some truly wonderful cities. I’ve taken on the difficult and controversial task of narrowing the list down to a top 5 cities you should see on a luxury holiday in France.

Nancy

Nancy is a must visit on a holiday in France mainly because it carries an air of dignity and refinement rarely found in cities in England. As well as some lovely architecture and some fascinating museums, the city offers a sophisticated feel all the way to its shops which feel almost designed for window shopping.

Avignon

If you’re looking to explore Provence, there’s only one choice of where to book a hotel in France. Avignon is an old graceful city, full of jaw dropping art and architecture. The experience begins from the approach, when you take in the wonderfully preserved stone ramparts which circle the city, and won’t end until you’ve seen the famous bridge (the Pond d’Avignon), the medieval fortress and the Palais des Papes (the papal palace). But perhaps the ultimate pleasure is people watching - now a thriving student city, it almost rivals Paris as a place to sit and watch the world go by. A must on any luxury holiday in France.

Lyon

When you’re faced with a city the size of Lyon, you can be sure there’s a huge amount of things to do to appeal to all tastes, and the city does not disappoint. As France’s second largest conurbation, it’s no surprise to see that the city contains outstanding art galleries and museums, a thriving nightlife, fantastic shipping and plenty of gourmet evenings out. If this all sounds too fast paced, there’s also the historic old town, which has enough cultural significance to be designated a UNESCO heritage site. Lyon is essential for someone looking to experience big city life outside of the capital on their luxury holiday in France.

Strasbourg

Pretty and cosmopolitan, Strasbourg is a cultural haven, and a must-visit if passing through Alsace. You can feel the taste of Europe in so much of the city, from the European Parliament to the Franco-German TV network which bases itself here, and it’s this welcoming international feel that makes Strasbourg such a great place to wander around. On top of that it has some splendid restaurants, cafes and excellent museums - all great ways to punctuate visits to the towering cathedral and old city. Just make sure that you’re not looking for accommodation here when European Parliament is in session - you may need to look elsewhere in France for a hotel!

Paris

Paris really needs no introduction, and is the first call on most luxury holidays in France. The best thing about it is that it can be so many different things to so many different people - it’s a shopping wonderland, a cultural epicentre, an architect’s dream and the best place in the world to enjoy a gourmet meal. It’s also got more iconic buildings and landmarks than many entire countries manage! All of these elements combine to ensure that Paris is the best city to visit in France, if you’ve somehow managed to miss it so far.

No doubt many people will disagree with my list, because a luxury holiday in France offers so many different things to different people. Whether you feel others should have been included or not, one thing is certain: all five of these places are well worth any tourist’s time. Consider this list when you book a hotel in France, and the luxury holiday you have will be truly memorable.

Kieron Sellens is the marketing manager of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AiTO). With an AITO holiday in France, you can tailor-make the dream holiday - whether you want piste pleasure or family fun.

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Pattaya Beach and Jomtien Beach, Thailand

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Pattaya Beach

Pattaya Beach is situated alongside the city centre, close to shopping, hotels and bars. The over-abundance of jet-skis and speedboats has contributed to the pollution of the water along the beach, as has the practice of dumping sewage in the ocean. The section of beach from Central Road (Pattaya Klang) south to the harbor is adjacent to the core of Pattaya’s abundant nightlife area, and hence is less family-oriented than the North Pattaya, Na Klua and Jomtien beaches.

Most sections of the beach are covered by rented deckchairs run by local beverage vendors during daylight hours.

During nighttime a few deckchairs remain operated and drinks can be ordered at the south end (near Walking Street) of the beach.

Jomtien Beach

Jomtien Beach (Thai: หาดจอมเทียน) is divided from the main part of Pattaya by Pratumnak Hill, just south of the city. In contrast to Pattaya Beach, Jomtien is a popular spot for family vacationers and water sports enthusiasts. Jomtien is essentially a residential area with beachside hotels, bungalow complexes, condominiums and restaurants. A wide array of watersport activities can be found, including jet skis, parasailing and small sail boat (Hobie Cat) rental. Dongtan Beach, just past the Avalon Beach Resort in Jomtien, is known as the gay beach, and is busy every day of the year. It is very popular location for vendors of all types to solicit their services or goods.

Jomtien Beach

Jomtien’s most visible landmark is the 56-story Pattaya Park tower, part of the Pattaya Park entertainment complex which also features a water park, roller coaster, monorail and children’s activities. This may soon be overshadowed by the proposed 91-floor Ocean 1 (”O1″) Tower^[3]. With an overall height of 367 meters, it would be the tallest building in Thailand and one of the tallest residential buildings in the world^[4]. The Jomtien district is already home to one of the largest resorts in Asia, the 4000+ room Ambassador City Jomtien.

Jomtien beach can be reached by songthaew taxi. There is a direct route or a switch Songthaew at the 2nd road intersection near Walking Street. Songthaew fares from within Pattaya to Jomtien will be 20 baht for foreigner person while Thai people only need to pay 10 baht for the same ride. A motorbike taxi will take people there for 60 baht.

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Pattaya, Thailand: Climate

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Pattaya Climate

Pattaya enjoys a tropical wet and dry climate, which is divided into the following seasons:

warm and dry (November to February), hot and humid (March to May), and hot and rainy (June to October).

The most comfortable time of year coincides with the peak tourist season, which is over the Christmas and New Year period.

Weather averages for Pattaya
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average high °C	30.7	31.0	31.8	32.9	32.4	31.6	31.3	31.1	31.0	30.6	30.4	29.9
Average low °C	23.0	24.3	25.4	26.4	26.5	26.5	26.0	26.0	25.1	24.2	23.4	22.2
Precipitation mm	13.7	12.0	52.5	61.6	154.6	149.9	87.0	98.6	217.1	242.6	82.8	6.4
Average high °F	87	88	89	91	90	89	88	88	88	87	87	86
Average low °F	73	76	78	80	80	80	79	79	77	76	74	72
Precipitation inches	0.54	0.47	2.07	2.43	6.09	5.9	3.43	3.88	8.55	9.55	3.26	0.25
Source: World Weather Information Service^[2] Nov 2007

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Pattaya, Thailand : Administration

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Pattaya Administration

Pattaya city has been administered under a special autonomous system since 1978.

It has a status comparable to a municipality and is separately administered by the mayor of Pattaya city who is responsible for making policies, organizing public services and supervising all employees of Pattaya city administration.

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Pattaya, Thailand : Geography

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Pattaya Geography

Pattaya, located off the Gulf of Thailand, is approximately 145 km south of the city of Bangkok.

“Greater Pattaya” occupies most of the coastline of Banglamung (one of the eleven districts that comprise Chonburi Province). It is divided into a larger northern section which spans the areas to the east of Naklua Beach (the most northern beach) and Pattaya Beach (the main beach) plus the Buddha Hill headland (immediately south of Pattaya Beach), and a smaller southern section covering the area to the east of Jomtien Beach (which lies directly south of Buddha Hill) including Dongtan Beach. Jomtien’s beaches are much broader and generally in better shape, and the atmosphere locally is more sedate and family-oriented, than at Pattaya Beach.

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Pattaya, Thailand : Demographics

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pattaya Demographics

The city had 104,318 registered inhabitants in 2007. But that figure excludes the large number of Thais who work in Pattaya (many come and go for tourism-related work) but remain registered in their hometowns, and many long-term expatriate visitors. Including non-registered residents, the population numbers around 300,000 at any given time. Other estimates put the figure as high as 500,000.

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Pattaya, Thailand History

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Pattaya History

Pattaya was simply a small fishing village until it was discovered as a beach resort by Bangkok residents in the 1960s. Soon thereafter, servicemen from all over Southeast Asia, including the United States Air Force base at U-Tapao in neighbouring Rayong province began using the area for “rest and recreation” (R&R), causing a huge boom in prostitution. When the Americans left following the end of the Vietnam War, the city fell into a crisis. However, modern mass tourism, particularly single men looking for companionship, brought a new lease of life to Pattaya.

The rapid growth of tourism brought about many negative consequences, such as pollution and petty crime. In 1976, the Pattaya City Act was passed by the Thai legislature, making Pattaya a self-administrating municipality governed by a Council-manager government. However, many argue that this administration system has drawbacks (for example, the mayor may disagree with the city manager). Critics have recommended abolishing the system.

In recent years the city has pushed hard to clean up its image, and family-focused entertainment is increasingly available; however, the core sex-industry has ensured that Pattaya retains its position as one of the world’s most renowned party destinations. In 2005, more than 35,000 hotel rooms were available in Pattaya and it has seen a large increase in family tourism in recent years, thanks to efforts to present a more wholesome image. Despite these efforts, Pattaya’s sex industry is the city’s raison d’être. Pattaya is an especially popular vacation destination for families from Russia, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. Pattaya also has a large international expatriate population, especially British and Russian residents.

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Pattaya Thailand

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Pattaya Thailand

Pattaya (Thai: พัทยา, RTGS: Phatthaya) is a city in Thailand, located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand (12°55′39″N, 100°52′31″ECoordinates: 12°55′39″N, 100°52′31″E), about 165 km southeast of Bangkok located within but not part of Amphoe Bang Lamung in the province of Chon Buri.

An internationally well-known seaside resort, Pattaya is a vibrant city night and day. Its population is a colourful potpourri of mixed nationalities from near and far. A vast range of tourism-related activities await visitors, from relaxing on the beach, actively taking part in land and sea-based sports to visiting the scores of attractions in and around Pattaya.

Meaning the ’south-west monsoon wind” and correctly pronounced “Putt-tuh-YAH” not “Patt-EYE-uh”, it ranks as one of the most successful beach resorts in the world, with some 5.4 million visitors arriving in 2005. Increasing numbers of tourists come from the former Soviet Union and East Asia.

The city of Pattaya is a self governing special municipal area which covers the whole tambon Nong Prue and Na Kluea and parts of Huai Yai and Nong Pla Lai. It is located in the heavily industrial Eastern Seaboard zone, along with Si Racha, Laem Chabang, and Chon Buri. However, it remains mostly a tourist city, with very light industry.

Pattaya is second only to Bangkok in high rise buildings, as many condos for foreign residents are built, and has a modest skyline. The city’s economy benefits from its relative proximity to Bangkok.

Pattaya is also the center of the Pattaya-Chonburi Metropolitan Area, the conurbation in Chonburi Province.

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Austin’s Arts et Metiers Hotel Paris - France

Austin’s Arts et Metiers Hotel Paris

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Guest Reviews

Facilities

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The Top 5 Cities to Visit in France

Nancy

Avignon

Lyon

Strasbourg

Paris

Hotels in France – Read more >>

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Pattaya Beach and Jomtien Beach, Thailand

Pattaya Beach

Jomtien Beach

Pattaya, Thailand: Climate

Pattaya, Thailand : Administration

Pattaya, Thailand : Geography

Pattaya, Thailand : Demographics

Pattaya, Thailand History

Pattaya Thailand

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