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E: 15/01 Win a five-star break for two in Paris
Sunday Times Where Was I? competition
The prize:
The winner and a guest will stay for three nights, B&B, in a Deluxe Room at the five-star Mandarin Oriental, Paris. The hotel is on Rue Saint-Honore, near Place Vendôme — the city’s fashion district is on the doorstep and the Louvre is a 10-minute walk away. Blending chic oriental luxury with art deco style, it has a peaceful courtyard garden, an impressive spa with a pool and three gourmet restaurants, overseen by the acclaimed chef Thierry Marx. One dinner for two (excluding drinks) at Camelia is included in the prize.
The prize includes Eurostar travel from London St Pancras to Paris in Standard Premier class. Standard Premier carriages offer extra space, a light meal and on-board entertainment.
The prize must be taken between February 1 and May 1, 2020, subject to availability and excluding public holidays.
Questions
1 What is the name of the tower?
Answer: Flounders' Folly
2 What is the modern name of the ancient city?
Answer: Wroxeter Roman City
The prize:
The winner and a guest will stay for three nights, B&B, in a Deluxe Room at the five-star Mandarin Oriental, Paris. The hotel is on Rue Saint-Honore, near Place Vendôme — the city’s fashion district is on the doorstep and the Louvre is a 10-minute walk away. Blending chic oriental luxury with art deco style, it has a peaceful courtyard garden, an impressive spa with a pool and three gourmet restaurants, overseen by the acclaimed chef Thierry Marx. One dinner for two (excluding drinks) at Camelia is included in the prize.
The prize includes Eurostar travel from London St Pancras to Paris in Standard Premier class. Standard Premier carriages offer extra space, a light meal and on-board entertainment.
The prize must be taken between February 1 and May 1, 2020, subject to availability and excluding public holidays.
Questions
1 What is the name of the tower?
Answer: Flounders' Folly
2 What is the modern name of the ancient city?
Answer: Wroxeter Roman City
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