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Bloomsbury Summer School & Academy (text)

Fascinated by ancient civilisations?

We offer anyone with any level of knowledge, inspiring short courses on ancient Egypt and other areas of the ancient world.

Paris Travel and Accommodation Recommendations

We advise booking accommodation at:

Hôtel Paris La Fayette
23 Rue des Messageries
75010 Paris

Website: www.hotelparislafayette.com

Hôtel Lafayette is where Dr Prada and Dr Piquette will be staying. Our morning lectures will take place the the hotel . Our location is a 30-minute walk or short Metro ride from the Louvre.

Hôtel Lafayette have prepared a reduced price quote for BSS&A and are holding a limited number of rooms until 22 August 2026:

  • Price for 3 nights (check-in Thursday 22 – check-out Sunday 25 October) per room per night is €208.00
  • City tax of €5.53 p.p.p.n. will also be applied
  • Rate includes continental breakfast
  • To book at the rate quoted above, email Elodie Porret: reservation@hotelparislafayette.com or ring +33 (0)1 48 00 00 11
  • A deposit of 50% of the invoice must be sent 1 month before arrival to confirm your reservation with the balance sent 7 days before arrival

Hotel cancellation policy:

  • All cancellations must be in writing to be confirmed;
  • In case of total or partial cancellation, the hotel may charge the guest as indicated below*:
  • More than 31 days: no penalty;
  • Between 30 and 15 days before arrival: 50% of the total amount will be retained;
  • Between 15 and 7 days before arrival: 75% of the total amount will be retained;
  • 7 days before arrival: 100% of the total amount will be due.
  • * In the event of "force majeure" (pandemic, border closures, natural disasters, etc.), a partial or full refund, or a credit note, may be issued.

You will need to arrange your own travel to Paris.

  • The Eurostar from London St Pancras to Gare du Nord Paris is between £54 and £94 each way (at time of writing): www.eurostar.com.
  • Dr Piquette will likely travel by Eurostar in the early afternoon on Thursday 15 May on and will advise participants ASAP which train to book should they wish to join us. London-Paris Eurostar fares are between £49 and £94 each way (at time of writing).
  • Should you require assistance booking flights, we recommend Trailfinders: www.trailfinders.com.