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Paris has always combined sport and elegance; the French Open tennis championships being an example. However, the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, a horse race of rare intensity, may well be the ultimate expression of the capital’s passion and respect for great sporting occasions. Experience this magnificent event.

Over the weekend of September 21st and 22nd, Paris will be celebrating the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days). Take advantage of the opportunities afforded by this special occasion to experience exceptional events, discoveries, encounters and wonders. The Roch Hotel & Spa team have some suggestions for making the most of it all...

Imbued with the essence of Louis XIV, Molière, Lully, Marie-Antoinette and many other historical figures, the Palace of Versailles is simply a magical place, and the enchantment is intensified even further during the Musical Fountains Show. This spellbinding spectacle takes place only about thirty minutes from the heart of Paris and your Roch Hotel & Spa!

More than ever, the Seine has become the essential place to be in Paris. Adding to the many barges and riverside terraces offering wonderful atmosphere and great views, the Ville de Paris has just opened a truly innovative floating urban art centre.

Each year, the Chantilly Racecourse hosts a strongly contested Group 1 flat horse race that honours the best three-year-old thoroughbred filly. But at the Prix de Diane, also known as the French Oaks, the show also takes place in the stands. During your stay at the Roch Hotel & Spa, why not discover this elegant and refined sporting event as well as all the entertainment and activities that accompany it?

You’ve heard of the Louvre and its 10 million visitors per year, the Orsay Museum and its Impressionists and the Pompidou Centre with its contemporary artists. But Paris has even more to offer than museums dedicated to the great masters. The city is also home to plenty of lesser-known and somewhat unusual museums that will entertain and fascinate you. Here are our recommendations...

From 22 to 24 March, the glass dome of the Grand Palais will resonate to the sound of the hooves and neighs of the superb horses participating in one of the most prestigious international competitions, Saut Hermès. Do not miss this thrilling show, book your tickets today!

The Pompidou Centre is well-known for its innovative and large-scale exhibitions and yet again it enhances its reputation with a celebration of Victor Vasarely, the creator of optical art from February 6 to May 6.

Skate fans rejoice! This year, the Grand Palais will once again transform its beautiful nave into a temporary skating rink for Christmas. Grab your hats and gloves and enjoy a turn around the ice between December 16th and January 9th.

Christmas in Paris is a fabulous mix of tradition, friendship and conviviality. From the illuminations to the animated shop windows and Christmas markets, there are surprises and place of wonder to delight adults and children alike. The Roch Hotel & Spa is ideally located in the 1st district of Paris and it's the perfect starting point for a festive outing.

The White Night is a partnership between the city and inspired contemporary artists who invite you to rediscover often forgotten places through unique events and installations that are accessible to everyone. A trend that spread around the world was born from the founders' wish to make art available to all – enjoy the original Parisian White Night on the night of October 6 to 7!