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KAZA SAFARI LODGE A luxury lodge entirely redesigned by CroisiEurope, and located on an exceptional site, its 8 thatched roof bungalows are arranged to offer an authentic, modern and refined setting in the greatest comfort. They are located within and under the branches of an enormous 700 year old baobab. Legend has it that the adventurer and explorer Livingstone used to camp here. Guests will enjoy wonderful views over the river banks and the savanna from their private terrace and their private swimming pool.
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CASCADES SAFARI LODGEA top-of-the-range lodge completely redesigned in the heart of nature. It features noble materials for a refined and comfortable safari atmosphere. Located on a private island, surrounded by the Zambezi, it offers a unique and intimate experience. >The Lodge consists of 8 spacious bungalows (over 80m²) with ethnic decoration offering all the necessary comfort, as well as a large terrace, private pool and panoramic view.
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Our lodges in Southern AfricaKaza Lodge: A luxury lodge located on an exceptional site. Its 8 thatched roof bungalows are arranged to offer an authentic, modern and refined setting in the greatest comfort. Guests will enjoy wonderful views over the river banks and the savanna from their private terrace.
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Versailles and the King’s Private ApartmentsDeparture by coach to the Palace of Versailles. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for over 30 years, the Palace of Versailles is one of the finest achievements of French art in the 17th century. The former hunting lodge of Louis XIII was transformed and expanded by his son Louis XIV, who established the Court and the government of France there in 1682. Discovery of the Hall of Mirrors, the château’s emblematic reception room. Then, we will take you into the heart of royal life, from gargantuan banquets to the King’s office, where decisions were made in the name of France. PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.
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Guided tour of the Château de VersaillesDeparture by coach for a visit to the Palace of Versailles, magnificently enhanced as the festive season approaches. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the palace is one of the most prestigious achievements of 17th-century French art. Originally a hunting lodge of Louis XIII, it was transformed by Louis XIV, who made it the symbol of the grandeur of the French monarchy. Upon arrival, you will discover the King’s State Apartments, a succession of richly decorated salons that once served as the setting for official ceremonies and court life. You will then continue to the famous Hall of Mirrors, a masterpiece of French classical architecture, whose reflections and play of light take on a particularly magical dimension at this time of year. The visit will continue through the Queen’s Apartments, which offer an insight into the private life of the royal court, before you admire the elegant Christmas decorations that enhance the historic rooms of the palace. Depending on the seasonal arrangements, majestic Christmas trees, floral displays and refined illuminations help create a festive atmosphere while preserving the exceptional character of the site. You will then enjoy some free time to admire the perspectives of the French formal gardens designed by André Le Nôtre, whose pathways offer magnificent views over the royal estate. Return to the ship by coach after this immersion in the sumptuous world of Versailles dressed in its Christmas splendour. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. Pre-booking only. If the minimum of 25 participants isn't met, the excursion will be replaced with a visit to the Château de Malmaison. Flash photography is forbidden inside the Château. The Versailles Palace is closed on Mondays, visit to the Château de Malmaison instead. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.
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Guided tour of the Château de VersaillesDeparture by coach in the company of your hostess for a visit to the Château de Versailles. Listed as a World Heritage Site for thirty years, the Château de Versailles is considered to be one of the finest achievements of French art from the 17th century. Louis XIII's former hunting lodge was transformed and enlarged by his son Louis XIV, who fixed the Court and government of France here in 1682. Until the French Revolution, one king followed another, each embellishing the Château in his turn. When you arrive, your guide will take you through the King's Grand Apartment. These seven successive rooms were intended to serve as a Parade Apartment, that is to say for the sovereign's official business. This is why it was decorated with the most splendid riches and based on the model of Italian palaces of the time. During daytime, it was open to all, French and foreigners, who came to see the king, and it was reserved for the Court three evenings a week. Afterwards, you'll go through the Hall of Mirrors, known in the 17th century as the "Great Gallery" and which was where courtesans would wait, meet or just pass through every day. This 75m-long, 10m-wide and 12m-high hall was designed by Mansart in. The principal feature of this hall is the seventeen mirror-clad arches that reflect the seventeen arcaded windows that overlook the gardens. You tour will end with a visit to the Queen's Apartments, where the Queen would host the ladies of the Court when she rose in the morning and granted private audiences. After visiting the Château, you will still have a little free time to discover the fabulous formal French gardens created by André Le Notre for Louis XIV. Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. Pre-booking only. If the minimum of 25 participants isn't met, the excursion will be replaced with a visit to the Château de Malmaison. Flash photography is forbidden inside the Château. The Versailles Palace is closed on Mondays, visit to the Château de Malmaison instead. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.