FRENCH OPEN | ROLAND GARROS: DETAILS & FAQs
Paris, France | May 26 - June 9, 2013
Enjoy Grand Slam excitement in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. Your charming Left Bank hotel is surrounded by sidewalk cafes, shops and galleries.
The rust colored clay courts at Roland Garros are only 15 minutes away by metro. Sightseeing, shopping and museums in the morning and Grand Slam tennis in the afternoon, will leave you with a vacation to remember.
What Is Included in the Hotel Package Price?
Your package will include hotel accommodations with breakfast daily, Welcome dinner, farewell dinner, Parisien Brunch and optional tennis playing on specified days, metro pass, commemorative gift and tour host.
Your Tennis Tickets:
You will have excellent Category 1 or Category 2 seats on Court Philippe Chatrier (Center Court), depending on the ticket package you purchase.
How Flexible are Tour Travel Dates?
Very. You can book additional or fewer hotel nights. You have the option to combine tours for more days of tennis. Ask your Grand Slam Tennis Tours agent for details: 800-289-3333.
What is the Weather Like in Paris?
The temperature in Paris is usually around 68-72ºF during the day, cooler at night. Dress at the tournament is casual, and at our dinners and most restaurants in Paris, Smart Casual is suggested.
How Do We Get to Roland Garros?
Metro passes good for travel on the Paris Metro, buses and trains are included in your tour package. Roland Garros is a 20-minute Metro ride from our Left Bank hotels. A Grand Slam Tennis Tours host will escort you on your first day of tennis. Private event transfers are available for an additional fee. When does play start? 11:00 a.m. each day through Tuesday of the second week. From Wednesday through the Finals on Sunday, play starts at 12:00 noon. You will be advised of any last minute changes of schedule.
Why does the Final Round Tour Depart on Tuesday After the Second Week of Play?
In the unlikely event that the Finals are rain delayed until Monday, we suggest you stay in Paris for an extra day and return on Tuesday. Monday Finals are a rare occurrence, so you will have a full day available to sightsee and shop! If you prefer to leave on Monday, we will deduct the cost of one hotel night and the Farewell Dinner when you book.
Tennis Tickets & Rain Policy?
If matches are cancelled due to weather or for other reasons, seat privileges are lost for that day. No rain checks are issued. Grand Slam Tennis Tours does offer Rain Insurance, ask your sales representative for details.