Happy New Year!

Dear Clients & Friends,

On behalf of the entire team at Art du Voyage, I would like to extend our sincerest thanks for all your business and support during the last year. We have enjoyed working with you in putting together memorable experiences for your clients and hope the holidays have been a time for you to enjoy with family and friends.

We have been busy preparing exciting new travel packages to Europe for 2005 which will be featured on our website and in our new electronic brochure. With just a few clicks, you will be able to offer your clients over 40 different itineraries and packages to France, Italy and the UK. We have added some terrific new properties as well such as The Capital in London, the Chateau du Puy Robert in Southwest France, and the Albergo Pietrasanta in Tuscany.

We look forward to working with you in this New Year and wish you all much health, happiness, and prosperity in 2005!

- Christopher Thorpe -

The Capital - London

Situated in the heart of Knightsbridge just a few steps from Harrods, The Capital offers luxury accommodation and personal service within the ambience of a much-loved home. A liveried doorman greets you and welcoming courteous staff awaits to whisk away baggage before escorting you to the comfort of one of the 49 individually designed air-conditioned suites and bedrooms. Guestrooms at The Capital are elegant and supremely comfortable, each with their own specially selected fabrics, wallpaper, objects d’art and original paintings. Magnificent solid marble bathrooms are equipped with well proportioned bath as well as powerful showers. The Capital restaurant is legendary. From its opening in 1971, it became one of the first hotel restaurants in Britain to be awarded a Michelin star. In 2001, the restaurant and Head Chef Eric Chavot were awarded a second Michelin star which is retained to this day. The restaurant and bar have recently undergone major re-design and now sport a suave, elegant, luxurious yet understated look inspired by 1940’s. Regularly attracting gourmets from around the world, both are a favorite meeting place.

Villa St Elme - Provence

Located between Saint-Raphaël and Saint-Tropez, in the heart of the Bay of Les Issambres, the Villa Saint-Elme draws its pink walls between pine trees, palm trees and flowered gardens, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Thanks to its exceptional geographical position, this luxury property enables you to spend unforgettable holidays in an exceptional atmosphere. The property used to be the summer home of famous actors and artists back in the 1930's: Edith Piaf, Maurice Chevalier, Tino Rossi and many others. A total of 17 rooms, two restaurants, a Salon Bar, a health & beauty corner equipped with sauna, a Turkish bath, massages, a seawater swimming pool & two private car parks constitute a “Haven of Peace” in the sunny South of France

Residenza Paolo - Rome

Standing directly on St. Peter's Square, the Residenza Paolo VI has been established in the premises of a monastery and has been inaugurated at the beginning of the Holy Year 2000. The Genius loci and the charm of traditions are still alive in its ancient walls, which makes this property your "private" haven in Rome.
This beautiful property offers 23 comfortably furnished single and double rooms, all with shower/WC, satellite TV, direct telephone lines, mini-bar, hairdryer and, of course, air conditioning. The panoramic terrace gives a front seat view over St. Peter's Square - some feel that they are at "the gates of heaven" with its breathtaking view of the most gorgeous square in the Western world and the Papal Palace, with the mighty dome St. Peter's Basilica towering over it - a truly unique panorama!
In the evening, the terrace's illumination, the discrete sound of classical music in the background and a wide range of drinks and cocktails are perfect for relaxing after a day full of impressions. On the top floor of the Residenza, the "Bernini Room" invites you to have a good start into the day with a rich American buffet breakfast; and the bar service will tempt you with Italian coffee, cappuccino, refreshing drinks and a selection of light snacks.