Experience a Historic Stay at the Home of the Founder of the Modern Olympics, Now on Airbnb

With almost a year until Paris 2024, the childhood home of Baron Pierre de Coubertin has been transformed to take guests on a journey through time. For one night only guests will get the opportunity to immerse themselves in Olympic history in Château de Mirville, an iconic stop on the Olympic torch relay in 2024.

 

Built in the 16th century, Château de Mirville is where the young Coubertin developed a love of sports that would eventually inspire him to revive and evolve the ancient Olympic Games into the modern Games as we know them today. And on July 18, one night in the historic home - recently restored to its original grandeur with the support of the IOC and Airbnb’s Heritage and Local Tourism program - will be opened to a unique stay on Airbnb for €24* in honor of Paris 2024.

 

Jacques de Navacelle, Coubertin’s great grand-nephew, will host the stay and share tales of how the château inspired his illustrious forebear.

 

“Château de Mirville is considered by many as the birthplace of the modern Olympics Games. It is in this home that the seeds of a global sporting revolution were sown. It gives me great pleasure to welcome guests in our family home to celebrate the one year countdown to Paris 2024” - ​Jacques de Navacelle, Host and great grand nephew of Pierre de Coubertin.

 

Emmanuel Marill, Director of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Airbnb, adds: “As proud worldwide Paris 2024 partner and now Official Partner of the Olympic Torch Relay in France, we are honored to offer a truly unique experience in the historic Château de Mirville. Airbnb is dedicated to showcasing the rich diversity of France’s regions and the rich Olympic legacy of this special home will make for an inspiring stay.”

 

Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024: “What a joy it will be to have the opportunity to sleep in the mythical Château de Mirville, embarking on a genuine voyage through time in search of the origins of the modern Olympic Games ! In Paris 2024, we are hosting the Games in a new era, but we also care deeply about traditions and history where we come from. Well done Airbnb, and good luck to those who will try to live the experience!” 

 

About the stay

Château de Mirville is nestled deep in the Pays de Caux valley in Normandy, France. In the heart of the château, Coubertin’s private study has been transformed into a remarkable sporting suite that pays homage to the building’s legacy in the modern Olympic Games history. Guests who secure a booking will take a journey through time and Olympic greatness. Prepare to enjoy:

●      The opportunity to play with n°1 French professional tennis player Caroline Garcia on the grounds where one of the first games of lawn tennis was supposedly played in France.

●      A private tour of the entire estate by your Host, Coubertin’s great grand nephew, Jacques.

●      A punt on the lake where Coubertin developed his love of rowing, followed by a picnic of French delicacies on a specially constructed floating pontoon.

●      An immersion into the origins of the Olympics including exclusive access to historic memorabilia such as Coubertin's 1892 Olympic Manifesto, a personal document featuring the rings for the first time as originally sketched by Coubertin and an original ticket from France's first Games in 1900^[1].

●      A selection of items from the very latest IOC Olympic Collection named in honor of Pierre de Coubertin^[2].

 

How to book

Guests may request to book this overnight stay on July 18, 2023 from 6:00 PM CET at airbnb.com/coubertin. The unique overnight stay will take place on July 26, 2023 and cost 24 euros*, in honor of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.

 

Maximum occupancy is two persons. Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from Château de Mirville, France.

 

Airbnb, official partner of Paris 2024 Torch Relay

Through this unique partnership, Airbnb Hosts will participate in the Torch Relay and act as local cultural ambassadors for the towns and villages they call home, celebrating the arrival of the Olympic Flame throughout its journey across the country. 

 

More than half a million^[3] visitors are expected in France on Airbnb during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, trips that are expected to generate more than €1 billion for the French economy and nearly €86 million in gross income for Hosts in less populated communities according to a recent Deloitte study.

 

With a community of Hosts representing more than 23,000 cities all across France, a third of whom are in the least populated cities^[4], Airbnb is dedicated to showcasing the rich diversity of France’s regions and spreading the long-term benefits of the Games throughout the country.

 

*Plus taxes and fees. This one night stay is not a contest.

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^[1] Guests will have access to official facsimiles of the aforementioned documents

^[2] The Pierre de Coubertin collection, launched in summer 2023, celebrates the founder of the modern Olympic Games and the rich heritage of the Olympic movement.

^[3] Estimated Number of guest arrivals on Airbnb in France between July 29 and August 14, 2024 and between August 31 and September 12, 2024. Source Deloitte study

^[4] Source Airbnb internal figures shared in the Deloitte study

The realme C53 fits for various lifestyles

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Here, we list down the reasons why the realme C53 is an absolute must-have for Filipinos looking for an accessible, quality device that does not skimp on performance and reliability.

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The realme C53 retails for only P7,999 and is available for purchasing at all realme offline stores nationwide. And if you want to get your hands on the realme C53 with just a few taps on the screen, head over to realme’s Lazada Flagship Store.

 

From Vision to Vows: Bringing Dream Weddings to Life

 In the bustling world of wedding planning, one entrepreneur stands out for her dedication, creativity, and the exceptional services she provides to couples—Hannah Nuque-Carizon, owner of the events management business Hulyo Trece Management Services.

Organizing events, especially life milestones like weddings, requires meticulous planning and attention to detail. Her previous role as a Business Process Manager prepared her with the critical skills needed to thrive inher business.

“We’ve been operating since 2016 and started with crafting invitations and souvenirs, photography serviceand later on have invested in equipment and more items in order to provide full event planning services ofcourse with the help of outside suppliers,” Hannah shares.

Wedding planner Hannah Nuque-Carizon shares the beginning of their business, their struggles, inspiration and how they make couple’s dream weddings come true with Canva.

Hannah's path to becoming a successful wedding planner has its challenges. “As an owner with a little knowledge about graphic design, it was hard to communicate how I wanted the proposal, presentations and printouts and visualizing the expected output to our designers. Canva helped me express what I want in a way that saves our time as well. I have used different online apps in the past so adjusting to using the Canva interface was easy for me,” said Hannah.

 

Despite the initial success, Hannah faced the hurdles of brand awareness and maintaining the businessduring the pandemic. However, her passion and determination inspired her to move forward.

Her passion and determination inspired her to move forward.

Elevating the Wedding Planning Experience with Canva

Hannah's expertise in wedding planning goes beyond the usual responsibilities. She believes in staying current with the latest trends, designs, and technology. With Canva, Hannah can deliver exceptionalexperiences to her clients.

 

“There was a memorable instance where a couple, both overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), entrusted HulyoTrece Management Services to plan their dream wedding. Due to this, we had limited personal meetings, but the couple had specific pegs and preferences, it was really difficult for us to finalize these details that needed their approval,” recalls Hannah.

Canva's publishing feature allowed Hannah’s team to showcase design updates and changes seamlessly,ensuring the couple's vision was brought to life. “We collaborated through Canva and it made the planning process more efficient and convenient for both parties. We’re more than happy that the couple were more than happy with the results.”

  

“Sharing your thoughts and insights helps in refining the planning process, making it a collaborative journey. I encourage couples not to stress but to enjoy every step of the planning process, cherishing themoments that will become cherished memories,” Hannah emphasizes the importance of effective communication between couples and their wedding planners.

As with all businesses, collaboration plays a significant part in ensuring success. With Canva’s visual collaboration tools, any entrepreneur’s team member can design better, together.

For aspiring Filipino entrepreneurs, Hannah’s advice is simple: start now. “Embrace the learning curve,learn from failures, and always strive to provide the best for your clients. With the right tools, dedication, and a passion for improvement, success is within reach,” Hannah shares. 

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