Mandarin Oriental, Paris Sponsors Museum Tea Exhibition

  • September 18, 2012
Mandarin Oriental, Paris Sponsors Museum Tea Exhibition
During the exhibition period, Mandarin Oriental, Paris will offer a special Tea Time in Paris package that includes luxurious accommodation and breakfast, tea for two and priority tickets to this event.

The exhibition traces the history of the world's favorite beverage over two thousand years, through numerous objects from museums and private lenders. From its origins in China during the Tang dynasty to a drink that is now enjoyed on every continent, visitors will gain a valuable insight to the world’s favorite beverage. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s sponsorship allows for the transportation of important work loaned by the National Palace Museum in Taipei to be made available for the exhibition.

"The themes of pleasure, meditation and travel which the exhibition explores are very much values we share at Mandarin Oriental, Paris. We are delighted that Mandarin Oriental is supporting this venture and we look forward to offering our guests a package that not only showcases this unique property, but also allows entry to this exceptional exhibition at the Guimet Museum of Asian Art," said Philippe Leboeuf, General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Paris.

"The Guimet Museum of Asian Art is delighted by this very special partnership, and thanks Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group for its contribution, in particular the possibility to show significant works from the National Palace Museum in Taipei," said Olivier de Bernon, President of the Guimet Museum.

Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to offer an exclusive Tea Time in Paris package during the exhibition, from Oct. 3, 2012 through Jan. 7, 2013. Rates start at $1,267 based on double occupancy and include:

• Overnight accommodations and buffet breakfast for two
• A "Sweet Camelia" afternoon tea for two at the Camélia restaurant, with JING tea, a cake from the Patisserie, and a glass of champagne
• A catalogue for the Tea exhibition, and priority tickets to view the exhibition and the museum's permanent collections, with the compliments of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group as part of its association with the Guimet Museum of Asian Art

Tea will run from Oct. 3, 2012 through Jan. 7, 2013 with patronage from Fondation Areva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and Terre Entière, and in partnership with Le Palais des Thés. The Guimet Museum of Asian Art is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Museum is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays.

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