Spectator Reader Offer — A weekend of Serious Pleasures in Compiegne
A magnificent weekend of mixed musical and gastronomic delights — 19-22 October 2001
Compiegne, 45 miles north of Paris on a direct train line to Gard du Nord is a magnificent city with a National Palace (below) and Court Theatre (right)—"the breathtaking templelike Theatre Imperial de Compiegne" (The Observer). Accessed by a Venetian style "Bridge of Sighs-, Carlo Maria Giulini has said: "it has the best acoustics in the world-. A favourite retreat for Napoleon's Court, Compiegne sits on the edge of a beautiful National Forest (below), surrounded by many attractions—including Chantilly, Pierrefonds, Senlis and Soissons.
This Reader's Offer accesses both its remarkable location and facilities. A luxury coach leaves central London* mid-morning on 19 October, to arrive in Compiegne late afternoon, returning to London mid-morning on 22 October. The weekend starts with a champagne reception in the palace on Friday evening, followed by a cabaret dinner in the
beautiful atrium of the theatre. The delightful Tina May (right) will sing during dinner in the manner of a Parisian chanteuse. Dave Getty of The Observer recently described Tina May as "one of the best jazz
vocalists anywhere today". Saturday and Sunday are free for Readers to visit Paris or any of the many local attractions. At 5.30pm on Sunday. Readers will enjoy the performance of PIERRE LE GRAND (Gretry) in the theatre, produced by the Theatre Francais de la Musique, the very successful resident opera company, followed by dinner on stage.
The tour price is £625 to include all the above with drinks at both dinners and three star accommodation. Further information and booking details (to include regional departures*) are available from Travel for the Arts, 117 Regent's Park Road, London NW1 8UR. Tel: 020 7483 4466.
Email: enquiries@travelforthearts.com
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Further information on Serious Pleasures & Company and its future plans, is available from Richard Elder, 18 Arlington Way, London EC IR lUY.
Tel: 020 7713 0537. Email spandcompany@cs.com
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