Summer news, Openings & Refurbishments from Groupe Floirat….

This Summer, Groupe Floirat is brimming with news… with the opening of Les Manoirs de Tourgéville, the €5 million refurbishment of La Reserve St Jean de Luz, the new terrace at The Black Legend and the newly refurbished rooms at Byblos, there is plenty to talk about… LES MANOIRS DE TOURGEVILLE, DEAUVILLE - OPENED JUNE 2010 • Opened June 2010, the 57 roomed, four star hotel is the newest addition to Groupe Floirat. • Completely redesigned and refurbished, with the addition of five new Normandy style round manor houses scattered through the stunning parkland. • The fifth manor house is home to the restaurant “1899” which seats up to 270 guests, with a menu showcasing Normandy cuisine, such as canard aux pommes. • The hotel also houses a state-of-the-art 50 seater cinema for private screenings and for the more active, polo, horse racing and golf are all a stones throw away. For reservations please call +33 2 31 14 48 68 or www.lesmanoirstourgeville.com LA RESERVE, ST JEAN DE LUZ - AWARDED 4 STAR & 5 MILLION EURO REFURBISHMENT • April 2010 the hotel reopened for the season with a Fourth Star rating and an Ecolabel award. • Recently launched in the UK, La Reserve was bought 5 years ago by Groupe Floirat who has just completed a 5 million Euro refurbishment. • Spectacular views from its cliff top position, 15 mins from the endless beaches of St Jean de Luz with fabulous surf, delicious Basque cooking at Ilura Restaurant. 10 minutes from Bayonne and Hedaye, excursions to Lourdes and Bilbao. Two challenging golf courses nearby. For reservations please call +33 5 59 51 32 00 or www.hotel-lareserve.com BLACK LEGEND, MONACO - NEW HARBOUR TERRACE • Opened in October 2009, the anticipation on the Cote d’Azur was palpable. The ultra-chic club combines the hedonistic atmosphere of the 1970's, the spirit of Motown music and the thrill of Monaco. • Inviting all generations to experience Black Legend – it is a restaurant, lounge bar and disco: Open as a restaurant from noon to midnight; lounge bar with ‘The Soul Tigers’ playing live early evening; then JD Zen K takes over the dance floor until 5am! • Early July the club opened its large outdoor terrace maximising its unique location with a view out over the harbour and the most luxurious yachts in the world. For reservations please call +37 7 93 30 09 09 or www.black-legend.com BYBLOS, SAINT TROPEZ - NEW REFURBISHMENT & POOL RESTAURANT • The legendary Saint Tropez hotel has newly refurbished 27 rooms for 2010 • New B Restaurant by the pool – a new concept of flexible dinning, all day breakfast (perfect after a long night a Les Caves du Roy!) and also serving Byni’z, tapas style dishes to share. • Guillaume Barclay Photography Exhibition at Byblos - From 29 June Guillaume Barclay, son of Eddy Barclay, is exhibiting his unique style of portraiture. Numerous recognisable figures such as Liza Minelli and Toms Jones, have posed with a favourite item in the spot light for Guillaume’s camera. • Dog Menu – a new special menu made to the requirements of man’s best friend! Dogs are also provided with personalised cushions and housekeeping is on hand for room service.... For reservations please call +33 4 94 56 68 00 or www.byblos.com LES CAVES DU ROY, SAINT TROPEZ - 2009 CLUB FACE-LIFT & GUEST DJ KRIS CORLEONE • 2009 Les Caves du Roy, nightclub to the rich and famous, received an epic new ‘face-lift’ and an incredible new sound system. • Resident legendary DJ Jack-E presides over the club is joined this summer by the famous musician Corsican DJ Kris Corleone. There are also murmurs of numerous world famous performances at the club this summer ... For reservations please call + 33 4 94 56 68 00 or www.lescavesduroy.com Groupe Floirat is developed around three central themes. These dimensions are created by the combination of Groupe Floirat’s family knowledge and expertise in the art hospitality and lifestyle: Luxury Palaces: Hotel Byblos Saint-Tropez Charming Boutique Hotels: La Réserve Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Les Manoirs de Tourgéville Private Clubs of Distinction: Les Caves du Roy Saint-Tropez and Monaco Black Legend All dimensions are connected by the common values of fantastic locations, vibrant spirit and warm hospitality. www.groupe-floirat.com For further UK press information, please contact Lucy Forsyth or Verity Smith at Ann Scott Associates on 020 7823 9988 or e-mail lucy@annscott.co.uk or verity@annscott.co.uk