Monthly Archives: April 2011

April 28, 2011

Artistic expressions of old and new in Zurich

One of many sights that you shouldn’t miss in Zurich is the theatre Am Neumarkt. Even if you’re not a theatre aficionado, the Am Neumarkt is a must see because of its importance to the city of Zurich. Although on the outside it’s one of the oldest theatres in the city it’s... [Read more]

April 26, 2011

Standing tall, the Jet d’Eau fountain in Geneva

Often known as the “Peace capital” and for having one of the most compact public transport systems in the world, Geneva is also a beautiful city which is small enough to explore by foot or bicycle. Amongst the many amazing things to visit is the Jet d’Eau or the ‘water... [Read more]

April 20, 2011

Surf, sun, sand and cocktails in Biarritz

Let us paint the picture of Biarritz; clear blue skies, delightful warm breezes, fantastic views of sapphire waves ridden by surfers, sparkling white sandy beaches and long days with high temperatures. At night, lows of 17°C make it ideal to enjoy the evening atmosphere and relax... [Read more]

April 18, 2011

Be part of history at Roland Garros

The name of this famous tennis court originates from a French aviator and World War I pilot, known for his non-stop flight across the Mediterranean in a monoplane, who used to frequent it when not studying. It’s also the name of the international event whose prestige and professional... [Read more]

April 15, 2011

Eurostar Plus Culture Q&A with Jarvis Cocker

"I'm a tweeting machine!" - Jarvis Cocker If you missed our Twitter chat with Jarvis Cocker the Eurostar Plus Culture ambassador and the lead singer of Britpop band Pulp on Tuesday 12th April, then don’t fear you can see all his witty responses below. The musical... [Read more]

April 14, 2011

Art, culture & 2-4-1 entry in Brussels

Whether you’re travelling to Brussels for a short break or even a longer stay, you should definitely head to The Royal Museum of Fine Arts – particularly as you can use your Eurostar ticket to get 2-4-1 entry! It’s situated in the Coudenberg area of the city and is mostly known... [Read more]