Singapore

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The Switzerland of South-East Asia

The city of Singapore is much more than just a stopover on the way to Asia, it is a city-state radiating modernity and a most surprising destination. Singapore is first and foremost a uniquely multicultural nation, where Indian, Chinese, Malay and even European customs blend with tolerance. Stroll through the old neighbourhoods of Little India, with its spicy restaurants and colourful temple Sri Mariamman ; and Chinatown, characterised by its ancient facades, its Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and its cheap souvenir shops. Stroll through the Colonial Quarter housing major art and history museums, and do not miss the legendary Raffles Hotel, whose noble architecture and elegant gardens revive bygone British splendour. On the banks of the Singapore River, explore the ultra-modern facet of the city: crane your neck at the skyscrapers in the business district, stroll along Boat Quay and Clarke Quay along the trendy restaurants and bars, and admire the monumental futuristic architecture of the Marina Bay Sands, a famous hotel offering a superb view of Singapore from its 57thth floor. Even when it comes to nature and biodiversity, Singapore proves to be ingenious: the unbelievable giant metal trees of Gardens by the Bay home to a rich variety of plant species and offer a fascinating light show at nightfall. The finishing touch to eccentric Singapore? Its emblem, the Merlion, a half-lion, half-fish statue.

WHEN TO VISIT SINGAPORE

ALL YEAR ROUND

Singapore can be visited all year round

DRIEST SEASON

May to September

FOR FOOD LOVERS

The Singapore Food Festival in July

OUR ADDRESSES IN SINGAPORE

Capella Singapore

Singapore - Sentosa Island

Style : The hotel has succeeded in the challenge of renovating "an old lady" and giving it a contemporary, up-to-date look Location : On Sentosa Island, 10 minutes from Singapore's business district Capacity : 112 Rooms, Suites & Villas Highlights : An iconic address dating back to 1880, renovated into a chic hotel blending the past with modernity, a stone's throw from Singapore

Raffles Singapore

Singapore - City

Style : Glamour and sophistication in a colonial setting, blending dark teak with majestic white volumes Location : In the heart of Singapore, in the Civic District Capacity : 115 Legendary Suites Highlights : The retro 1920s ambiance and the excellence of the various cuisines offered within the hotel

Villa Samadhi Singapore

Singapore - City

Style : The colonial spirit of a true "black & white house" in the city-state of Singapore Location : In the Labrador Nature Reserve, south of Singapore, near the Marina Bay district Capacity : 20 Rooms & Suites Highlights : A beautiful immersion into what the real Singapore of the Roaring Twenties must have been like

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PRACTICAL GUIDE

ENTRANCE AND SECURITY

- No visa required
- Passport valid for at least 6 months after leaving the territory

CLIMATE

- Warm and humid climate all year round
- Dry season from May to September
- Frequent showers between October and January (North-East monsoon)

TIME DIFFERENCE

- Singapore is on GMT+8
- In summer, +6 hours time difference
- In winter, +7 hours time difference

LANGUAGE

- 4 official languages: Malay, Tamil, English and Mandarin

HEALTH & VACCINATION

- Vaccination record update
- Zika virus transmission area

CURRENCY

- The currency is the Singapore dollar
- 10 SGD = €6.67 (July 2025)

ELECTRICITY

- 220 volts
- British-style sockets
- Await an adapter

TIP

- Tipping is not customary in Singapore

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