For year-end festivities, the curtain at the Hôtel Collectionneur rises to reveal a fairytale world inspired by the theme of the circus. Decor, menus, cocktails…, the entire 5-star hotel is clad in red, with an enchanting big-top installed in the gardens. As a final festive touch, the restaurant Le Safran has swapped its tableware for the cheerful Circus d’Alessi collection designed by Marcel Wanders. Hôtel du Collectionneur. 51-57, rue de Courcelles, Paris 8e. (01 58 36 67 00)