Perfectly located in the heart of the City of Light, facing the Jardin des Tuileries, Dorchester Collection's Le Meurice invites guests to take part in its traditional Children's Carnival celebrations.

On Sunday March 9 2014, this leading luxury Parisian hotel will open its doors and invite guests and families to participate in this animated and vibrant event.

Each Children's Carnival has its own highly colourful theme. As 2014 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Sino-French diplomatic relations, this event marks the friendship between the people of France and China, and promises to astound with its warm, richly colourful ambiance. The lineup includes noisy farandoles, tricolour costumes, Chinese folklore and beaming smiles all around!

Young prodigies from the prestigious Stanlowa school of dance will perform a dazzling show specially created for the occasion. These adventures into the magic and art of movement as well as balloon, make-up and funny tattoo workshops, will amuse even the most hard to please of children. The much anticipated children's parade allows parents to see their own 'Little Emperors' in all their flamboyant glory. The day will culminate with a heap of sweet treats available at a buffet specially prepared by Pastry Chef Cédric Grolet.

The Children's Carnival is an event for all ages, and a perfect afternoon of fun and frivolity, so don your masks get ready, and book!

Children's Carnival at Le Meurice - Sunday, March 9, 3:30-6pm

Carnival Package: starting at €820 for a superior room, without breakfast, tickets for the carnival included.

Notes to editors:

Dorchester Collection

Dorchester Collection is a portfolio of the world's foremost luxury hotels in Europe and the USA, each of which reflects the distinctive culture of its destination. By applying its unrivalled experience and capability in owning and operating some of the greatest individual hotels, the company's mission is to develop an impeccable group of the finest landmark hotels through acquisition as well as management of wholly-owned and part-owned hotels, and to enter into management agreements.

The current portfolio includes the following hotels (in order of them joining the group): The Dorchester, London; The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills; Le Meurice, Paris; Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles; Coworth Park, Ascot, UK; 45 Park Lane, London; Le Richemond, Geneva; and Hotel Eden, Rome.

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Olivia Johnson or Victoria Henson at Peretti Communications

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Email: olivia.j@peretti.com or victoria.h@peretti.com