Casinos, resort hotels, express weddings and sequins, welcome to glitzy Las Vegas !

Don't go there to get some rest ! In the middle of the Mojave desert, this famous Nevada city that never sleeps is a whirlwind of lights. The world capital of entertainment is a dream come true through the permanent party time spirit that is its claim to fame. And the Strip, its main artery, offers endless slot machines, neons, lasers and fashionable brands featuring unlimited sophistication. And when it comes to grandiose hotels, luxury is everywhere. Art Deco deluge at the Flamingo, black pyramid at the Luxor, Eiffel Tower at the Paris-Las Vegas, Hollywood legends at the MGM Grand, skyscraper ambiance at the New York New York, Italian Renaissance at the Caesars Palace,  a 360° rotating restaurant, 300 meters high, at the Stratosphere, Ventetian canal at the Bellagio—Las Vegas is the ultimate party town.

In Las Vegas, casinos and express weddings go hand in hand

Living up to its reputation, « Sin City » counts no less than 80 golfs, fabulous spas, museums with superb art collections, churches dedicated to express weddings and exclusive stretch limousines for incognito celebrities. Add the malls, the oversized shopping centers, where the client is king, and you will find yourself in the middle of the American dream.

It's at night time that the panorama on the Strip is the most impressive.© DR

In the former mid-town, Fremont Street is very Old School. © DR

Entertainment for all

During your stay, other attractions are available : from waterskiing on Lake Mead to watching a rodeo on a ranch, discovering national parks in Death Valley and flying over the strip or the Grand Canyon by helicopter, while listening to the famous tubes of Elvis Presley. In terms of gastronomy, Joël Robuchon, Alain Ducasse, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Pierre Gagnaire and Guy Savoy sparked a revolution in the pearl of the desert. Whip out your sequins, in Las Vegas, you are the star !

Address book:

• A very special shop-op in a Venetian atmosphere with gondolas gliding along a canal featuring the most chic haute couture flagships. ewww.grandcanalshoppes.com 
• Soaring above the skyscrapers of Las Vegas at night fall is a must. www.maverick helicopters.com
• Joël Robuchon, at the MGM Grand hotel, the only three star Michelin venue Las Vegas, is sheltered in a fabulous decor, and the staff speaks French. www.mgmgrand.com
• O, at the Bellagio Hotel, the Cirque du Soleil artists showcase their agility with virtuosity. www.bellagio.com 
• Spanning more than 4 000 m², Omnia, at the Caesars Palace, this select club attracts the Jet Set that comes to gyratate on the dance floors. www.caesars.com

Playing cards, slot machines or roulette, what counts is trying your luck ! © DR

From the suites of the Encore Hotel, the point of view is fabulous. © DR