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Document - Germany's candidacy for election to the UN Human Rights Council: Open letter
Ref: TG EUR 23/2012.004
Index: EUR 23/001/2012
Guido Westerwelle
Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs
Federal Foreign Office
Auswärtiges Amt�D-11013 Berlin
19 October 2012
Dear Minister,
We write on the occasion of your country's candidacy for membership of the UN Human Rights Council in the elections scheduled for 12 November 2012. We welcome your submission of election pledges to promote and protect human rights at the national and international levels, as indicated in the Annex to the letter dated 28 February 2012 from the Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations addressed to the President of the General Assembly.�
We recall that, according to General Assembly resolution 60/251, members of the Council shall uphold the highest standards in the promotion and protection of human rights and fully cooperate with the Council.� On the occasion of Germany's candidacy, we take the opportunity to comment on your election pledges and to note additional opportunities for your government to promote and protect human rights. In doing so, we refer to the guidance of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on presenting voluntary human rights pledges and commitments, including that such pledges and commitments should be specific, measurable and verifiable.�
Commitments at the international level
Ratification of international human rights instruments
While we welcome your commitment to complete the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings during 2012, we wish to take this opportunity to also encourage you to ratify the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, as well as the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.
Cooperation with the Special Procedures and treaty monitoring bodies
We welcome your commitment to uphold your standing invitation to the Special Procedures. We also welcome your commitment to fulfil your reporting obligations and to cooperate with the Treaty Bodies, including by examining and reporting on the implementation of their recommendations. In this spirit, we remind you of the recommendations made to you by the Committee against Torture in November 2011. We also urge you to promptly submit the periodic reports that are due to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and to the Committee on the Rights of the Child (Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography), and to submit in a timely manner the initial report due in December 2012 to the Committee on Enforced Disappearances.
We welcome your longstanding commitment to an effective, efficient and independent International Criminal Court (ICC), and we note with appreciation your support for the Trust Fund for Victims. In light of the upcoming session of the Assembly of States Parties, we urge you to ensure that the ICC has adequate resources to carry out its mandate and core activities, including its communications with affected communities.
Engagement with the Universal Periodic Review
We welcome your pledge to work actively in the Universal Periodic Review.
Germany is scheduled to undergo its second review in May 2013. We encourage your government to provide an update on efforts to implement the recommendations made to Germany in its first review in 2009. We also encourage you to use the opportunity of the review to further strengthen the protection of migrants, asylum-seekers and members of minority groups; to establish an effective and adequately resourced national preventive mechanism, as envisaged in the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; and to ensure full compliance with the required standards of prompt, impartial, independent, and effective investigations, including by establishing an independent police complaints mechanism to investigate allegations of ill-treatment by police officers, and by introducing individual identification for uniformed police officers and officers wearing special gear.
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We note your commitment to work towards enabling the Human Rights Council to carry out in full its mandate under General Assembly resolution 60/251, and granting national human rights institutions, compliant with the Paris Principles, their proper place in the Council. We also note your commitment to pursue an active role in the Council, in particular by continuing your sponsorship of the mandates of the Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation; the Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, and on the right to non-discrimination in this context; and the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children. We further note that you undertake to actively seek cooperation in the Council on improving the protection of human rights beyond regional frontiers.
In this regard, we urge your government to work with delegations from all regions to ensure that the Council addresses situations of human rights violations, including gross and systematic violations and human rights emergencies, without selectivity or double-standards. We also urge your government to support efforts to ensure that all credible allegations of reprisals or intimidation against human rights defenders, including persons and groups who have engaged or have sought to engage with the UN human rights machinery, are brought to the urgent attention of the Council. We ask you to make sure that the Council demands the government concerned to ensure that any alleged reprisals are investigated in a prompt, impartial, transparent and effective manner and that perpetrators are held to account, and that the Council requests the government concerned to inform it of measures taken in this regard.
Commitments at the national level
We note your commitments to implement the federal government's Action Plan on Human Rights; to develop an implementation plan for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and to implement the federal government's Action Plan to Protect Children and Youth from Sexual Violence and Exploitation and review its implementation through a monitoring procedure. We also note your commitments to continue efforts to ensure equal opportunities and participation for people with a migrant background, and to prepare a National Action Plan to Fight Racism, Xenophobia, Anti-Semitism and Related Intolerance. We urge you to improve and implement those Action Plans in substantive and meaningful consultation with civil society stakeholders.
We also call on you to codify enforced disappearance as a criminal offence under national criminal law, as required by Article 4 of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.
We welcome the pledges and commitments already made by Germany, and we urge your government to use this opportunity to further strengthen its election pledges by including the additional elements listed above. We also encourage your government, whether it is successful in gaining a seat on the Council or not, to regularly inform the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council of progress in implementing these commitments. This could be done, for example, in the form of an oral or written statement to these bodies.
We would be pleased to receive your comments and responses to the issues raised in this letter.
A copy of this letter has been sent to your country's permanent missions in Geneva and New York.
Yours sincerely,
Marek Marczynski
Deputy Programme Director
Europe and Central Asia Regional Programme
Amnesty International
� A/RES/60/251, para 9.
� Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Suggested Elements for Voluntary Pledges and Commitments by Candidates for Election to the Human Rights Council, available at � HYPERLINK "http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/docs/pledges.pdf" ��http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/docs/pledges.pdf�.


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As a taxpayer, I fear Republicans and Democrats more than I fear Putin.
Putin: Don't take it personally. Don't take it seriously. We don't mean anything we say anymore from the White House.
Secretary Kerry says we are ready to give $30 billion in aid to Ukraine. Give it to the USA instead.
How many retreating lines in the sand will Obama draw before Putin invades the Ukraine. Ask Syria? Where is Reagan when we need him most?
How dare VW try to run its business the way it sees fit without political interference! Who do they think they are?
Speaker Beth Harwell said the Tennessee Legislature is pro Second Amendment. Then why can't I carry a gun into the buildings where the legislators work?
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It may be a bit cruel to run a photo of Peyton at the top of the front page the day after the Super Bowl.
The president's State of the Union fiasco was the largest gathering of crooks under one roof in history.
Wasn't sure who to root for in the Super Bowl until Sherman opened his mouth at the end of the game. Go Broncos!
So Christie hugs Obama, October 2012.
Bennett's cartoon was poignant about unemployment benefits. It failed, however, to draw footsteps in the snow from a Democrat who emptied out the guys pockets!


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I haven't been home much for a few months but last time I went back I heard of these Demon Wasps that were terrorizing my roommates. Until I saw the picture I thought they were just being overly dramatic.... not the case....
Look at it! That stinger extends past the end of the photo!!! Anyone know what this is or have ever seen one??
Apparently these have chased a few people around the yard but no one has been hit yet.
Better get out that napalm like the thread with the spider in the beer bottle showed!
Sheesh the stinger looks like it's about three times as long as the wasp. I would think it would make the ordinary wasps envious.
Oh interesting I looked up the 'ichneumon', it says that thing isn't actually a stinger, and that the thing can't actually sting, and that long thing is for laying eggs inside rotten wood for example.
The mystery died too quickly ... please delete your informative posts... (J/K)
That's not a stinger, it's an egg laying tube (ovipositor). Don't worry, they don't normally inject their eggs into humans.
Remember one unassailable statistic, as explained by the late, great George Carlin: "Just think of how stupid the average person is, and then realize half of them are even stupider!"
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So what does it do? Bite?
It gives you a really stern look, I mean just look at the photo, it's staring daggers. Just don't let on that you know it's extra long tube isn't a stinger and act afraid and everything will probably be ok. Unless it can smell fear. Or tries to implant its eggs inside you.
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AWESOME THING WE ATE #929 | Shroomy Potato Oysters With Truffle Aioli At "West"
November 4, 2014
Stealing the show at the start of a quick lunch at West today were these delicious potato-crusted Sawmill Bay oysters on mushroom soil-covered duxelle. Under it all was a generous plop of truffle aioli that turned the entirety sublime. If you find yourself in the South Granville area before November is out, look for these little gems on the special shellfish menu. $5.50 each and worth it.
$5.5 each | West | 2881 Granville St. | 604-738-8938 | westrestaurant.com
GOODS | South Granville's "West" Serving Special Thanksgiving Supper All Weekend
October 10, 2014
The GOODS from West Restaurant
Vancouver, BC | From Friday, October 10th to Monday, October 13th, delight your friends and family with traditional holiday flavours with a contemporary twist as Executive Chef Quang Dang presents an exclusive seven-course Thanksgiving Tasting Menu. With suggested festive wine pairings carefully selected by Wine Director Owen Knowlton, it will truly be an occasion to remember as we celebrate the change of seasons. Details and menu after the jump… Read more
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS | West Restaurant On Hunt For A Server & Part-Time Manager
May 23, 2014
The GOODS from West Restaurant
Vancouver, BC | West Restaurant, part of the award-winning Toptable Group, is looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for food, wine, and cocktails to join our team in a position that involves a combination of serving and management. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fine dining restaurant, a Level II or equivalent wine knowledge, display polish and professionalism at all times, and have the ability to recognize, maintain, and build relationships with guests. West Restaurant fosters a work environment of opportunity and growth. Compensation will be based on experience with tips. To apply please email your resume and a cover letter explaining what makes you a great candidate to owen [at] westrestaurant.com. Alternatively you may stop by between the hours of 3:00pm-4:30pm to drop off a cover letter and resume in person. Learn more about the restaurant after the jump… Read more
GOODS: South Granville's "West" Set To Welcome Chuck Hughes For Special Event
May 28, 2013
The GOODS from West Restaurant
Vancouver, BC | In collaboration with Barbara-Jo's Books to Cooks, we are pleased to announce an exciting reception with special guest Chuck Hughes – renowned Canadian Chef, television personality and restaurateur. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Chuck and will receive a signed copy of his latest cookbook, "Chuck's Day Off". Executive Chef Quang Dang will create canapés inspired from Chuck's cookbook, complemented by summer cocktails from Bar Manager David Wolowidnyk and wine selections from Wine Director Owen Knowlton. Details after the jump… Read more
AWESOME THING WE ATE #874: Guest Chef Dinner With Atelier's Marc Lepine At "West"
October 12, 2012
by Andrew Morrison | A shockingly good dinner went down the other night at South Granville's celebrated West Restaurant. This year's Canadian Culinary Champion, Marc Lepine of Ottawa's Atelier, was behind the line collaborating on courses with West chef Quang Dang. It's hard to say which of their many dishes was the best of the lot (I was pretty partial to the slow-cooked pork belly with the '09 Whitehaven "Greg" Series Pinot Noir), but the entirety was one of the best meals I've had so far this year, right up there with The Pointe at the Wick, Sonora Island Resort, and Chez Panisse. From start to finish, everything about it was seamless.
I had the good fortune to be on hand in Kelowna for the Culinary Championships this past February and was floored by what I saw and tasted from Lepine. The competition threw low food costs, harsh time constraints, mystery wines and a black box full of "who knows?" ingredients at the mild-mannered chef, yet he excelled. I mean this with no disrespect to his fellow competitors, but he quietly and confidently made short work of them. It was a freakish thing to behold, and it was not something that I or any of the other judges expected, especially with chefs like Rob Feenie and JeanPhillipe St-Denis in the mix. I've yet to eat at Atelier, but wow do I ever mean to!
Equally impressive on the evening, of course, was Dang and the whole operation at West. These days, most of the new restaurants that I test drive for work are decidedly more casual affairs, so it was a cozy thing indeed to see the orchestration of fine dining up close again. I couldn't possibly do it every day, but from time to time it's nice to be deliciously reminded of what the high end is all about. Take a look below…
Andrew Morrison lives and works in Vancouver as editor-in-chief of Scout, food columnist at the Westender, and National Referee & Judge at the Canadian Culinary Championships. He also contributes regularly to a wide range of publications, radio programs, and television shows on local food, culture and travel; collects inexpensive things; and enjoys rare birds, skateboards, cocktails, shoes, good pastas, many songs, and the smell of camp fires.
GOODS: South Granville's "West" Plating Traditional Thanksgiving Suppers (Oct. 5-8)
September 28, 2012
The GOODS from West Restaurant
Vancouver, BC | Executive Chef Quang Dang has crafted an exclusive Thanksgiving Tasting Menu, where traditional holiday flavours meet his contemporary-style cuisine. With suggested pairings carefully selected by Wine Director Owen Knowlton, it will truly be a celebration to remember. Reserve a table between October 5th and 8th and take a look at the menu after the jump… Read more
GOODS: South Granville's "West" Presents A Series Of Guest Chef Suppers This Fall
July 19, 2012
The GOODS from West Restaurant
Vancouver, BC | Executive Chef Quang Dang is proud to present a Guest Chef Series at West this autumn, with an exciting round up of chefs who represent the next generation of culinary achievement across North America. "We're tremendously excited to welcome these three outstanding chefs to West," Dang said, "they are truly some of the finest talents on the continent."
Beginning on August 28th, Chef Dang welcomes Chef Jeremy Charles from St-John's, Newfoundland. Chef Charles is the incredible talent behind widely acclaimed Raymonds restaurant, recently named best new restaurant for 2012 by EnRoute magazine. Chef Dang and Chef Charles will present a unique "East meets West" menu, featuring favourite ingredients from the two coasts. Wines will be carefully paired with each dish, in partnership with some of Canada's top wineries, including Tantalus, Laughing Stock and Pilliteri Estates.
On October 2nd, renowned Chef Marc Lepine will join Chef Dang at West for a collaborative seven-course dinner – whereby each chef will challenge the other to create alternate courses based on specific criteria and ingredients. Chef Lepine was named Canadian Culinary Champion in February 2012, and took home the winning title at the Gold Metal Plates in 2011 – while his Ottawa restaurant Atelier has consistently been recognized as one of the best in Canada.
Finally, on Sunday November 11th, Chef Dang welcomes special guest Mourad Lalouh, Executive Chef at Michelin-starred Aziza in San Francisco, to celebrate the launch of his new book 'Mourad is Moroccan'. The seven-course menu will be inspired by recipes from the book, as prepared by Chef Dang and Chef Lalouh. Presented in partnership with Bombay Sapphire, the menu will be paired with original cocktails by West's very own David Wolowydnik, the reigning 'World's Most Imaginative Bartender'… Read more
GOODS: Top Table Rooms Win Accolades At The 23rd Annual Van Mag Restaurant Awards
April 24, 2012
The GOODS from CinCin, Araxi, West, & Blue Water Café
Vancouver & Whistler, BC | If cherry blossoms herald spring across the province, in British Columbia's culinary industry, the change of seasons is marked by the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards. Now in their 23rd year, and unique in Canada, the awards were convened on a fitting spring day – Monday, April 23rd – at the Sheraton Wall Centre. A panel of 18 judges acknowledged industry excellence as Araxi, Blue Water Cafe, CinCin, West and Thierry were honoured before an audience of leading restaurateurs, chefs, and service professionals. Details after the jump… Read more
GOODS: South Granville's "West" Announces Series Of Upcoming Wine & Cocktail Dinners
January 12, 2012
The GOODS from West Restaurant
Vancouver, BC | The West Restaurant team is delighted to announce a series of upcoming wine and cocktail dinners. In conjunction with the launch of Executive Chef Quang Dang's new single component, à la carte and tasting menus, these events are designed to both educate and uplift. Get all the details after the jump on our Hendrick's Spirited Dinner during Tales of the Cocktail on Tour (February 13th); West Coast Montes during the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival (February 29th); and California Dreaming, a special Arts Club Spring Wine Dinner (April 17th)… Read more
GOODS: South Granville's "West" Continues To Evolve After 10 Years Of Excellence
December 8, 2011
The GOODS from West Restaurant
Vancouver, BC | Since its opening more than a decade ago, West has been a place of quiet evolution, setting benchmarks with its unique coastal cuisine that speaks to where we live. And now, with the appointment of Quang Dang as executive chef, the introduction of his new menu and recent décor enhancements, West continues to evolve. "We really wanted to add another dimension to West," says proprietor Jack Evrensel. "The addition of the Elements section introduces a wider range for the menu. It provides another way to enjoy West on a daily basis, for a casual bite on the way home from the office, or simply as an informal meeting place in the neighbourhood," he added. Read more
GOODS: Private Blends Launched By "Top Table" Wine Directors And "Laughing Stock"
September 14, 2011
The GOODS from CinCin, Araxi, West, & Blue Water Café
Vancouver & Whistler, BC | Top Table's four wine directors—Araxi's Samantha Rahn, Blue Water Cafe's Andrea Vescovi, CinCin's Sarah McCauley, and West's Owen Knowlton—are excited to debut their inaugural wine label, Director's Blend, a duo of personally blended wines produced by Laughing Stock Vineyards in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley.
Augmenting the extensive international wine cellars at each restaurant, the 2009 Director's Blend Red and 2010 Director's Blend White are now available exclusively at Top Table restaurants and represent the first vintages of an ongoing project. Learn more after the jump… Read more
DINER: What I'd Like To Do On Thursday But Can't Because Going Down In Newfoundland
July 19, 2011
Two of my favourite Canadian chefs, Jeremy Charles of Raymonds in St. John's and Quang Dang of Diva here in Vancouver (soon to be at South Granville's West), are cooking up an "East Meets West" themed super supper in Newfoundland this Thursday night. That's 7 courses of presumably amazing food complete with wine pairings from Kim Cyr of "C" and Raymonds' own wine director Jeremy Bonia. I had the pleasure of eating/judging some of Charles' food when he represented his province at the Canadian Culinary Championships this past winter. The guy is extremely talented, especially under pressure (he won the silver medal), and dang if Quang needs any introduction at all. It's just too bad it's 7314 km away. I'm game if you have a jet…
DINER: Award-Winning "West" Restaurant Hires Quang Dang As New Executive Chef
July 1, 2011
Today, the first day of NHL free agency, we've so far learned that Raffi Torres is off to the Coyotes and that the Canucks have re-signed Sami Salo and Chris Higgins. Not to be outdone, our local restaurant trade is making moves as well, beginning with the looming departure of first line center executive chef David Gunawan from South Granville's venerable West to Belgium (in exchange for future considerations). To fill the captaincy, owner Jack Evrensel has booked the services of talented 1st round draft pick chef Quang Dang, who has successfully quarterbacked the powerplay at Diva in the Metropolitan Hotel for a little over a year now. No news as of yet on his replacement, but there's no rush. Apparently, this deal doesn't go through until the end of August. If that's true, then there's plenty of time for Diva to exploit free agency. There are several heavyweights currently available, and not many fine dining joints buying.
GOODS: Top Table Rooms Shine At The 22nd Annual VanMag Restaurant Awards
April 13, 2011
The GOODS from CinCin, Araxi, West, & Blue Water Café
Vancouver & Whistler, BC | In British Columbia's culinary industry, nothing salutes the advent of spring quite like the annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards. Unique in Canada, and now in its 22nd year, the awards were convened on Tuesday, April 12th at the Sheraton Wall Centre. A panel of 19 judges acknowledged industry excellence as Araxi, Blue Water Cafe, CinCin and West were honoured before a standing-room-only audience of leading restaurateurs, chefs and service professionals. Read more


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[QUOTE=flushingjet;2795158]Your patriotism is unmatched.[/QUOTE]
Only by your nationalism...;)
Did I mention that Americans are fat?
[quote=kennesawjet;2793313]america has always been a selfish, me, me, me.........country that catered to its racism, favoritism, nepatism and will pay a heavy price for the way its done things. among other facades, america has never been good at is the notion that we are a religious nation, or caring country. (europians have never embraced religion, it was basicly a pagan nation) its just not in this countries make up. it never has been, we just made up and wrote epic works that we were. america will pay a great price for its double standards, as the rest of the world catch up we will be done as we have to all the others.[/quote]
Yes, yes and yes.
The Thirty Years War was fought over the size of holes in cheese and the length of waistcoats and not religion, because there was no religion in Europe.
Americans are stingy plunderers raping the planet, yet
Americans give twice as much as the next most charitable country, according to a November 2006 comparison done by the Charities Aid Foundation. In philanthropic giving as a percentage of gross domestic product, the U.S. ranked first at 1.7%. No. 2 Britain gave 0.73%, while France, with a 0.14% rate, trailed such countries as South Africa, Singapore, Turkey and Germany
Words of domestic self-praise, I mean homage from Europe from the NYT in 1907:
Your patriotism is unmatched.
[QUOTE=flushingjet;2795158]Your patriotism is unmatched.[/QUOTE]
Only by your nationalism...;)
Did I mention that Americans are fat?
[QUOTE=parafly;2793254]Unfortunately, this seems to be the path we are heading down. The fundamentals are simply a mess right now.
The country produces very little. We have outsourced many of our industries. We constantly run up our deficits without a plan in place to reduce them. The value of the dollar is embarrassing.
The American people live off credit. Significant cash savings are scarce. Home equity is a large portion of most people's portfolio and it continues to plummet.
We are just in bad shape pretty much all across the board.
It's really a shame because many of these things were predicted years ago. Ignorance is bliss, but having your head in the sand will eventually lead to disaster.[/QUOTE]
While things are clearly bad, by any standard the US economy is more resiliant and better able to deal with massive problems than any economy in the world. The US dollar is not cheap, if it were we wouldn't have a trade deficiet which is the result of a currency that others value more than we do.
We already see huge amounts of US money coming back into our country as the world goes into recession.
We will be poorer for awhile as people pay down debt but at the end of the day money is coming back to the US because the US economy and government is more capable to restart than any where else in the world.
[quote=PlumberKhan;2795167]Only by your nationalism...;)
Did I mention that Americans are fat?[/quote]
I agree, they need to buckle down and acquire a work ethic, by any means necessary:
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[QUOTE=PlumberKhan;2794499]Oh, silly Canadians.
Scrapping Social Welfare programs isn't the answer...and not very Christian.
Go and research Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs. It combines non-profit "fell goodedness" with for-profit developers to fix blighted neighborhoods and provide housing to people. The requirements and oversight is very exhaustive.
Oh Plumb....VERY Christian actually. I never said the systems should be scrapped. But if you want to bring in theology, the bible is chalk full of examples of how we are to care for ourselves. We are not to be a burden on the state. But yes, we are to help a man when he is down. But when the man is down because he does not wish to work, then he does not deserve the help.
Is this the majority? Of course not, but you must protect the system from this kind of exploitation, not welcome it with open arms.


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Waif-like actress Kalki Koechlin turns 28 today and has slowly, but surely found her space in the glitzy world of Bollywood. Here are some things you might not know about the striking actress.
Besides being an exemplary actress and writer, she's a painter and juggler.
Her home in Versova has one other tenant - her cat Dosa. It's companion Masala ran away last year, leaving behind 'sada Dosa'!
Koechlin can speak Tamil, English and French. But she had to learn Hindi before she wowed audiences with her performance in 'Dev D'.
Her French parents met 38 years ago in India and were hippies who found love and life in the country.
The much loved monument, the Eiffel Tower, was allegedly designed by her ancestor Maurice Koechlin, a French structural engineer. But credit was finally given to French architect Gustave Eiffel.
Hrithik, Katrina sizzle on 'Bang Bang'...
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Villa | 4 bedrooms | sleeps 8
|Key Info
Welcome to chant d'oiseau, a comfortable, spacious, modern, 240sqm property, split between a 4 bedroom villaa & an independent 60sqm 1 bedroom apartment tucked away spread over 1300sqm of luscious green garden in a cute residential area. Both accommodations has been stylishly decorated with contemporary and minimal furnishing. Roam the rest of the immaculate property as if it was your own. Curl-up in the cradle of the sub-tropical atmosphere and enjoy the sounds of the birds and the river which borders the property.
Both self catering accommodations gives you complete flexibility to come and go as you please, offering a home-from-home in a romantic and relaxing holiday retreat in the heart of the Anse Etoile district. Once the home of a franco Seychellois couple, they have now converted their property in a holiday retreat after they left Seychelles for the carribean. The accommodation offers guests the kind of comfort and standard the owner themselves seek in a holiday home.
With a fervent passion for gardening developed during his time in Seychelles, the garden with its numerous fruit trees and well-designed garden is a showcase of the owner's love for horticulture. You are bound during your stay to have the opportunity to taste the fruits of the orchard including some imported fruits from Guadeloupe; the owner's birth country.
Staying at Chant d'oiseau you can be assured of a calm tropical holiday and a real Seychellois experience with your host, whose house is located next door. They will you treat you like family friends that deserve the finest hospitality.
Whether you book the villa for your holiday, or both the villa and the apartment for a special celebration or group venue, you will find spacious accommodation in a wonderful corner of Mahé. They can be sold separately or together.
The villa sleeps 8 whilst the apartment sleeps 2.
We look forward to your visit.
On your door step
Whether you are in Seychells to enjoy the scenery and wildlife, watersports, the stunning coastal walks or simply to daydream and watch the world go by, it is all here on your doorstep
• The capital city; Victoria less than 5km
• A minute away are:
• North East Point beach (about 3km) ; a wild beach not for swimming but with soft sandy beach that stretches over 1km.
• Market stall & local store
• Coastal walks
• For regular churchgoers, the Catholic Church and protestant church.
|Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms
|Nearest beach
|North east Point 2.5 km
|Will consider
|Long term lets (over 1 month), Short breaks (1-4 days)
|Car not necessary
|Nearest Amenities
|500 m
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Seychelles International Airport 12 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Internet access
|Air conditioning, TV, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Iron
|Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine
|4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms and 1 En suites
|Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Dining seats for 6, Lounge seats for 2
|Linen provided
|Balcony or terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Swing set
|Secure parking
|Further details indoors
Ideal for friends or families, the layout of the rooms offers complete privacy to whoever shares it. The ensuite masterbedroom is situated on one wing next to a smaller room that can be used for small children who wants to be close to their parents. The other two rooms with their bathroom is found on the other wing . All rooms are airconditioned plus fan. The large kitchen will make cooking even on a holiday a pleasure. Should you wish not to cook though, we have it all thought of. Just talk to us. The large verandah overlooks the orchard.
|Further details outdoors
The house sits in the middle of the property and is surrounded by lush green vegetation.
The Mahe region
The Seychelles are made up of 115 islands, a real tropical paradise with perfect beaches and clear seas. The Seychelles have a strong African influence in everything from food to the music. The islands are home to one of the largest coral reefs in the world, as well as a host of exotic wildlife. The beaches draw most visitors in, but there's also great snorkelling and some great restaurants.
Once a fishing village, Anse Etoile is now a well sought after district because of its close proximity to town, 3 mins by car.Restaurants, coastal walks, beach
Anse Etoile
The Seychelles are made up of 115 islands, a real tropical paradise with perfect beaches and clear seas. The Seychelles have a strong African influence in everything from food to the music. The islands are home to one of the largest coral reefs in the world, as well as a host of exotic wildlife. The beaches draw most visitors in, but there's also great snorkelling and some great restaurants.
Once a fishing village, Anse Etoile is now a well sought after district because of its close proximity to town, 3 mins by car.Restaurants, coastal walks, beach
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29 Oct 2014
"A wonderful, accomodating family : )"
Christine took excellent care of me before I started my trip, and she was able to answer all my questions and offered plenty of suggestions and direction involving things to do when I arrived. She rea… More
30 Jul 2014
"Maison et séjour agréables"
La maison est à la hauteur de la description : spacieuse, bien équipée et bien située car proche de Victoria et de Beau Vallon. Dans l'ensemble la maison est propre et bien entretenue, idem p… More
24 Apr 2014
"I stayed at Chant d'Oiseau trice in the last three years"
We enjoyed our vacation mainly because of.
- the fine assistance of the house manager and her extended family
- the always new beautiful sites, flora and fauna we saw under and above the sea
- the people we met
24 Apr 2014
"One month stay in paradise"
We stayed in the basement appartment for one month and it was great! It suited our needs perfectly since we were doing thesis study in the capitol Victoria, which is only ten minutes by bus from Anse Etoile. The bus station is just down the road were you also will find two small shops.
The area is very calm and though the guest house lies close to a school this is not a problem since you are mostly away during the day. We would describe the basement appartment as spartanly luxurious, you will have everything essential like a washing machine and ok kitchen but not much more. The garden is absolutely lovely with many fruit trees like banana, papaya and pomelo, be sure to try out the coconuts too! Buy a fish from the market and have a barbeque in the garden is also a thing we recommend.
Our stay in the Seychelles was truly great and the stay at Chant d'Oiseau suited our needs perfectly. The hosts are really helpful and will assist when needed. Only downside might be that there isn't a beach close by, but there are some really great ones 30 min walk away. If staying on Mahé you will probably rent a car, or go around by bus like we did for 5 rupees a trip, and then you will surely visit a lot of beautiful beaches!
10 Mar 2014
"Everything we wanted but more..."
Although we stayed at Chant d'oiseau only for a single night, the experience was great and the memories will stay with us forever. Christina and Anne did so much to make sure everything went smo… More
15 Jan 2014
"A lovely home with beautiful gardens and easy access to Mahe beaches"
A really lovely home which my family made our home for two weeks over xmas and new year. Gardens are beautiful with flowers and fruit trees enabling you to pick your fruit for breakfast or flowers for the table!
Great location with local shop for simple things and only a 10 minute drive to Victoria for supermarket.
Christina and Anne were great in arranging everything we needed and in advance the car hire arranged locally which is recommended to travel around mahe to the many beaches.
Top beaches are petit anse, anse soleill, beau vallon and anse intendance. port launay and petit anse best for snorkelling.
Local chinese restaurant really nice and good value for eat in or take away. Best eating on the island at marias rock cafe and kaz kreol ! Veranda (near barbarons), sams pizza and pirates arms (in Victoria) also good.
Great diving with Blue Sea divers at beau vallon - eating at beau vallon good in fontaine, la plage and pizza barboa.
Would strongly recommend chant d'oiseau to families looking for a home feel rather than hotel and flexibility to travel around the islands.
Best trip was the day trip to st anne for snorkelling, tour of moyenne and creole lunch on the beach at cerf island - arranged locally by anne rather than with large tour group and fantastic day.
Look forward to visiting again with the family as soon as we have the chance.
Thank you ever so much to Christina, family and Anne for a great stay.
29 Jul 2013
"A genuine Seychelles experience"
I stayed at the Chant D'Oiseau for our week's break in the Seychelles with my husband and three-year old. The villa is very spacious, with a lovely garden of coconut, lemon, and grapefruit… More
2 Jun 2013
"Wonderful place to stay!"
We stayed at Christina's house for four days and we enjoyed really very much. The house was very clean and it is fully equipped, it is furnished with taste, a lillte shop for the daily needs and … More
10 Apr 2013
"Good house and friendly family : perfect stay in Mahe"
We can´t forget our holidays in Mahe. Mahe is a
wonderful island and its people very friendly. I have visited a lot of
islands of Mediterranean and Caribbean seas, but I think that Mahe
is special and more beautiful. The beaches and sea are the best that
I have visited.
But in the afternoon, when you return home, you need a good accomodation. And Chant D´oiseau has been the perfect place for our relax at the end of the day. Good bedrooms, big kitchen, living room to watch the tv or veranda for have a good conversation . . . well furnished, clean . . . quiet area . . .
And finally your attention and help,
Christina, since I contacted to you to book the house, the procedure was very easy and quick.
Anne, your help preparing the tranfer and car hire, the welcome, your
disponibility any time, has been perfect.
And of course send greetings to mum. Always ready to help. When you know that close to you is someone for any problem, you are quiet.
Simply perfect, thank you very much.
The world is so wide and has a lot of places to visit, but I hope return to
Seychelles. In all case if anybody ask me information about accomodation in Mahe, the answer is Chant D´oiseau.
13 Dec 2012
"Very nice and comfortable house with beautiful garden in a quite neighborhood"
We did spend 6 days in "Chant d'oiseau". The house is recent, clean and big and easily allows 6-8 persons to stay and live without any problem. It is secured as the family of the owner just lives close to it. The garden is very nice with tables to eat, seats to hang out and fruit trees (mangos, grape fruits, lemons) and nice flowers. Anne is the perfect resident manager and helped us a lot to fulfill our needs and was always available.
The only drawback I can see is the fact that you need to walk about 20 minutes to access the nice beach of North Point. A car might be useful although there are many buses and the bus stop is very close to the house.
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