Excellent restaurants, royal suites, dreamy spas, star-rated chefs, amazing wine-cellars, exquisite decors… The most sublime hotels in Paris pursue their goals for luxury to extremes, for an art of living which is truly "Palatial" !
Joining up with the chic CdeC brand for children’s ready-to-wear directed by Cordelia de Castellane, the Hôtel InterContinental Paris Le Grand is proposing a small Christmas suitcase, a little teddy bear - the hotel’s mascot - and a jigsaw puzzle. This limited edition of 100 cases will be available from December 1st. L’InterContinental Paris Le Grand, 2 rue Scribe, Paris 9 (01 40 07 32 32)
Until next May, the bar at Le Bristol will show all the Champion’s League matches in a cosy, elegant setting. A cocktail signed Maxim Hoerth is on the programme in the colours of each team, with chic tapas with foie gras, smoked salmon, king crab and gambas served at half-time. Le Bristol, 112 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8 (01 53 43 42 41).
The palatial Bristol Hotel in Paris is embracing the cause of the Ninoo association which works to bring happiness to autistic children. Every quarter, "Carte BLanche" evenings will be held in the bar, with a personality creating an original cocktail in collaboration with Head Barman Maxime Hoerth, "Meilleur Ouvrier de France". The cocktail will then stay on the wine list for a month, with 50% of the sales donated to the association. Le Bristol, 112 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8 (01 53 43 43 00).
A great fan of travel and botany, Prince Roland Bonaparte built the largest private herbarium in the world : 2,500,000 samples representing almost 100,000 species. In 1896, he installed the collection in the magnificent private mansion he had had built at 10 avenue d’Iéna in Paris. Home since 2010 to Le Shangri-La, it is perfectly natural that the hotel pays tribute to its founder by creating each season a collection of original cocktails based on plants and vegetables. This autumn, pumpkin, beetroot, pears, figs and kiwis take pride of place. Shangri-La, 10 avenue d’Iéna, Paris 16 (01 53 67 19 93).
Until February 7th, 2016, for the duration of the exhibition devoted to Andy Warhol at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris, the Meurice Hotel is paying homage to the "Pope of Pop" by proposing a Pop Art package comprised of one night for two guests with American breakfast, two lunches or dinners in Le Dali with hamburgers and pop "choux", the catalogue and two tickets to visit the exhibition entitled "Unlimited". Le Meurice, 228 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1 (01 44 58 10 10).
Once a month from the beginning of October, the barmen at Le Cinq Codet are holding 90-minute cocktail workshops for 6 lucky participants in search of unusual experiences. All five senses wil be brought into play on different themes. Le Cinq Codet, 5 rue Louis Codet, Paris 7 (01 53 85 15 60).
From 2 to 5 p.m. on October 31st, the Marriott Champs Elysées will take on the appearance of a haunted house with tea-time and entertainment on the theme of Halloween. The following day, from 12.30 to 3.30 p.m., a brunch will be served in the same eerie atmosphere. Marriott Champs Elysées, 70 avenue des Champs Elysées, Paris 8 (01 53 93 55 00).
37 year-old chef David Bizet from Normandy is well-known for winning the trust of a palatial hotel. He has just set his signature to the new menus for La Galerie, the star-rated restaurant at the Four Seasons George V. Among his offerings - 100% French -, we recommend signature dishes such as green asparagus from the Luberon spiked with black truffle and kalamata olives, or smoked chicken egg with caviar, fountain cress and hazelnut oil.
To prolong the summer until the end of September, Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris proposes a sunny break with its “Pic-Chic”. This refined country-style formula consists of a gastronomic picnic with a vintage label from the prestigious house of Champagne Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin and a menu prepared by chef Laurent André : green asparagus soup, cold fillet of beef with Parisian-style green bean salad, a gourmet club sandwich, strawberries Gariguette”, and a box of 7 Pierre Hermé macaroons. All to be relished on the grass in Parc Monceau (240 € for 2 or included for all reservations of suites). Le Royal Monceau, 37 avenue Hoche, Paris 8 (01 42 99 88 00).
The new menus at Le Safran and the Purple Bar at the 5-star Hôtel du Collectionneur bear the culinary stamp of the new Chef, Joël Veyssière. His sincere cuisine aims to reflect the richness of French gastronomy thanks to its use of the best possible ingredients, carefully selected : carrots from Créances, asparagus from Les Landes, Saint-Jacques scallops from Erquy… Epicureans are in seventh heaven. Hôtel du Collectionneur, 51-57 rue de Courcelles, Paris 8 (01 58 36 67 00).
Throughout October, the Bristol Hotel is exhibiting outstanding Art Deco pieces created at the time or reinterpreted by graduates of the Ecole Boulle. The event is part of celebrations recalling the 90th anniversary of this palatial hotel, a real flagship for the Art Deco style. Le Bristol, 112 rue du Faubourg St-Honoré, Paris 8 (01 53 43 43 00).
Julie Ferrez has become a French reference in the field of slimming and well-being. Known as the coach of numerous stars and personalities, she is now giving two classes a month at the Spa in Le Meurice, teaching her Yog’nDance method combining yoga vinyasa, classic dance at the bar, and modern dance (30 € per session, each one held in a different part of the hotel). Réservations : contact@julieferrez.com. Le Meurice, 228 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1 (01 44 58 10 10).
On the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the death of Louis XIV, the Hôtel de Vendôme invites its guests to re-live the sumptuousness of the Age of Enlightenment through its programme “From Versailles to Place Vendôme”. Chef Josselin Marie has come up with an audacious menu, re-visiting recipes served at the court of Versailles. Appropriate decor and music will be on the agenda for total immersion in the world of the Sun King. Hôtel de Vendôme, 1 place Vendôme, Paris 1 (01 55 04 55 60).
Perched a short walk from the Sacré Cœur since 1911, the Terrass’’ Hôtel, nestling in a century-old building, has just been treated to a total makeover. The result is more spacious rooms (92 instead of 99) and interior architecture entrusted to the Atelier Jérôme Verzegnassi, known for its subtle blend of comfort and esthetics, noble materials, contrasting colours and finishing touches. On the 7th/top floor, one discovers a bar - restaurant in artist’s studio style with a roof-terrace offering a panoramic view of Paris. Le Terrass’’, 12-14 rue Joseph de Maistre, Paris 18 (01 46 06 72 85).
Respecting the architecture of The Peninsula’s original building, architect Henry Leung has restructured the space on the top floor of this palatial hotel in Paris to create five suites with private stone masonry staircases, all leading to private gardens sheltered from view and offering stunning views of the City of Light. Guests can entertain friends around a barbecue or treat themselves to a gourmet pause in the shade of a parasol. A unique proposal in the universe of Parisian luxury. The Peninsula Paris, 19 avenue Kléber, Paris 16 (01 58 12 28 88).
During the holidays, the Marriott Champs Elysées is inviting old and young alike to treat themselves to a new “tea-time”. Served from 3 to 6 p.m., it consists of mini-sandwiches for children with exclusive sugary creations and delicious hot chocolate. For adults, a French-style tea-time accompanied by a creation from La Pâtisserie des Rêves, traditional English tea with a selection of finger sandwiches or an oriental formula with Lebanese sandwiches and baklavas. Marriott Champs Elysées, 70 avenue des Champs Elysées, Paris 8 (01 53 93 55 00).
“Monsieur M.” is the name of the first treatment dedicated to men, created by the Spa Valmont exclusively for Le Meurice. The aim of this unique protocol is to nourish the skin as deeply as possible, and delay the appearance of wrinkles thanks to a lifting massage. 150 €. Le Meurice, 228 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1 (01 44 58 10 77).
On the occasion of the release of the short film “French Kiss”, partly shot at the Marriott, this famous hotel on the Champs Elysées proposes a new package for two comprising a 2-night stay, French Kiss cocktails in the Atrium Bar, dinner at “La Terrasse”, a personalized card showing the capital’s most romantic addresses featured in the film, entry tickets to the Louvre and Eiffel Tower, and a Polaroid to immortalize these enchanting moments. So romantic ! 70, avenue des Champs Elysées, Paris (01 53 93 55 00)
Starting from September, on every first Thursday of the month, the restaurant “La Bauhinia” will pay a festive tribute to vegetables ! Executive Chef Christophe Moret concocts a menu offering the very best from the kitchen garden, staged with an ephemeral market gardener’s stall, live DJ and surprises all based on vegetables ! 10 avenue d’Iéna, Paris 16 (01 53 67 19 98).
This very feminine new cocktail has been dreamt up by William Oliveri, head barman at Le Meurice, to celebrate the palatial hotel’s 180th anniversary. In charge of the Bar 228 since 1992, the talented mixologist has concocted a delicious and very colourful cocktail based on wheat vodka, juicy apples, Williams pears and grenadine. This enticing brew is served in a glass decorated with red-currants. Le Meurice, 228 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1 (01 44 58 10 10).
