THE NEW CODES OF LUXURY HOTELS. > Palace hotels

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1 Luxury is a universal dream that draws inspiration from heritage, where what is rare and exceptional predominates, and over which time has little hold. Paris is a city that has captured the world s imagination, and which is proud of its amazing preserved, unique and timeless heritage. Since the 19th century, Paris has attracted the big luxury houses, has inspired designers and has fascinated the world with its architecture and magnificence. The gastronomic meal of the French was added to the list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity by Unesco in 2008, and a Palace distinction was created in 2010, which have both further increased the city s prominence to make it the world s most sought after tourist destination. Upscale Parisian itinerary. THE NEW CODES OF LUXURY HOTELS In 2009, the French hotel classification system was updated and included the creation of a new five-star rating, a veritable gauge of appreciation and comparison, notably for foreign clientele. The five-star rating is a widely-used standard abroad; it facilitates comparison between equivalent hotels throughout the world and now enables hotels in Paris and throughout France to promote the upscale amenities and services that have given them a global reputation. In 2010, the palace distinction was introduced to distinguish a handful of exceptional five-star hotels that embodied exceptional characteristics, and whose excellence merited some official recognition. Among the objective criteria, the conditions for eligibility include an initial length of time of activity after opening or renovation, the presence of a concierge service and permanent restaurant facilities, a gastronomic restaurant, a multilingual team, a spa and minimum surface area for guest rooms. The Palace committee, named for a period of three years by the Ministry of Tourism, is currently made up of a member of the French Academy, and personalities from the world of literature, the media, cosmetics, cinema, the arts, luxury hotels, gastronomy and architecture. After a visit to the hotel together with a report given by each member of the committee and a meeting with the candidate establishment, one or several plenary sessions decide on whether or not to attribute the Palace distinction, following the subjective criteria of the members of the panel. The whole procedure is carried out according to specific regulations. The brand has been filed internationally and the plaque has been produced by the Monnaie de Paris, a prestigious institution and member of the Comité Colbert. Six Parisian hotels have been awarded this distinction, Le Bristol, Le Meurice, Hôtel Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme, The Four Seasons Hôtel George V, The Plaza Athénée and the Royal Monceau Raffles Paris; they contribute to the spread of French culture and underline the attractiveness of France as a destination. > Palace hotels Le Bristol The hotel Le Bristol was the first Parisian hotel to officially receive the distinction Palace on 5 May Opened in 1925, Le Bristol, already a pioneer, was in 1954 a founding member of the Comité Colbert which today comprises 75 French luxury houses. It is the only 1

2 European patrimonial palace, and since 1978 it has been a part of the Oetker Collection. In 2007, Didier Le Calvez, nominated in 2006 by his peers as the World s Best Hotel Director during the Hospitality Awards, became President and General Manager of Le Bristol Paris and Senior Vice President Operations & Marketing within the Oetker Collection. In 2009, Le Bristol began a full 100-million euro renovation and refurbishment of its interiors over three years with the creation of new suites with choice names Lune de Miel or Imperial, the embellishment of the Spa Le Bristol by La Prairie and the opening of the Epicure gastronomic restaurant overlooking the establishment s French-style garden that can be enjoyed all year round; Madame Maja Oetker with Pierre-Yves Rochon personally oversaw the refurbishment of the Epicure restaurant, which boasts three stars in the Michelin Guide. In 2013, this restaurant ranked 9th in the league table of the world s 101 best hotel restaurants published by the American website TheDailyMeal.com, and was listed in the guide Foodie Top 100 Restaurants Worldwide. This league table is recognition of the excellence of the cuisine of Chef Eric Frechon, the creative expertise of Laurent Jeannin, the Head Pastry Chef at the Bristol, voted Pastry Chef of the Year in 2011 by his peers, as well as the elegance of the interior decor. Opened in 2009, the 114 Faubourg, the hotels luxury brasserie, run by Patrice Jeanne, received its first star in the Michelin Guide in 2013, thanks to the talent of the chef Éric Desbordes, World Champion in 2011, with his famous Pâté en croute, of duck and vegetables with vinegar. In 2013, Le Bristol hotel was awarded the prize of Best Luxury Hotel in France during the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2013 and the Collection Oetker that of the Best Hotel Management Company. The prestigious Gold List 2014 of the magazine Conde Nast Traveler and the list T&L 500 of the magazine Travel & Leisure included Le Bristol hotel in their league tables for its elegant atmosphere, its impeccable service and its French art de vivre. 112 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8th M Miromesnil Tel +33 (0) Le Meurice In 1771, Augustin Meurice, founder of the hotel, decided to provide a new style of hotel to attract clients from Britain; he decided to open the hotel on rue de Rivoli, at the terminus of the diligence from Calais, and offered services that would simplify the life of English-speaking travellers such as the settlement of administrative formalities, making available rooms for conversation, a bureau de change, and staff speaking English. Le Meurice hotel moved to its current address in 1835, in a new luxury building opposite the Tuileries Gardens, which was promptly a great success with its aristocratic clientele. It was extended and renovated several times in the course of the 20th century. A member of the Dorchester Collection and the property of the Sultan of Brunei, the hotel, run by the recently appointed Franka Holtmann, closed for a year in 2006 (on the other hand no closure in 2007) for a full restoration to adapt to the luxury demands of international clientele. The volumes of the ground floor were restructured, the mosaics from 1907 restored to the original state and the Salon Pompadour was restored to its decor of wood paneling and gold, thanks to the excellence of artisans and master craftsmen. Philippe Starck redecorated the 18th-century Restaurant Le Meurice Alain Ducasse, 3 stars in the Michelin Guide, and designed the furniture in the Restaurant Le Dali, by respecting the fanciful and eccentric world of the painter; his daughter Ara Starck produced the monumental fresco on the ceiling. Nearby, the Bar 228, with the cosy and hushed atmosphere of a British club, has retained the original frescoes from 1907 and serves the cocktail Meurice Millenium comprised of pink champagne created to welcome in the new millennium and the reopening of the hotel after 2 years of work. 2

3 Set around an interior courtyard, the Spa Valmont for the Meurice offers face and body treatments and has its own line of creams and lotions. Guest rooms are decorated in Louis XVI style and are fully soundproofed and have air conditioning. Amenities include ihome wake-up alarm for ipod, telephone, Internet and satellite TV. Three presidential suites on the first floor of Le Meurice enable a large part of the floor with two staterooms to be privately hired. The ultimate suite: situated on the 7th floor of the hotel, the Belle Etoile suite (275 m 2 ) affords a breathtaking view over Paris. Children are given a warm welcome; fun activities are offered in the Tuileries Gardens, boat trips on bateaux mouches on the Seine, as well as an exclusive treasure hunt at the hotel and an original trail in Paris. 228 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1st M Tuileries Tel +33 (0) Hôtel Parc Hyatt Paris-Vendôme Opened in 2002, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme hotel, a member of the Hyatt Hôtels group (the property of the Pritzker family) is situated on 3 rue de la Paix, at the former headquarters of the Maison Paquin. It is the Hyatt Foundation, based in Chicago, which awards the prestigious Pritzker prize for architecture recently received by Zaha Hadid, Jean Nouvel, I.M. Pei, and Renzo Piano. Five different buildings with listed facades were joined together to create the hotel; the project to harmonize the ensemble was piloted by Michel Jauslin, Managing Director of the Hôtel Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, voted Best Managing Director in 2010 by the Hospitality Awards. The interior décor was entrusted to Ed Tuttle, who designed a world oriented towards contemporary art with works by Ed Paschke, bronzes by Roseline Granet, paintings by Viswanadhan, collages by Nora Speyer and works by Llyn Foulkes, Sideo Fromboluti, Irmgard Sigg and Christiane Durand. The Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme was voted the second best Parisian hotel by Condé Nast Travellers in its highly-coveted Gold List and the Magazine Travel & Leisure included the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme on its list of the world s best hotels. Le Pur, the gastronomic restaurant run by Jean-François Rouquette, has a Chef s Table for eight guests, with a view of the kitchen, where they can appreciate the various stages of preparation of dishes. The restaurant lounge Les Orchidées, which opens onto the two interior courtyards, welcomes guests from breakfast time to tea time in the afternoon. Working alongside Jean-François Rouquette is Pier-Marie Lemoigno, head pastry chef and Olivier Tourenc, Maître d hôtel. The Bar of the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme was elected Best European Hotel Bar in 2007 by the Prix Villégiature and Yann Daniel, chef barman, was voted one of the Best Barmen in Paris on several occasions. Paris. The Healthy Living variety of seasonal juices and smoothies served at the bar are devised by the Brazilian nutritionist Patricia Teixeira. The Spa of the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme offers Payot skincare treatments, and the perfume specially created for the hotel by Blaise Maurin is available for guests to take away with them. Easter: Hand-sculpted chocolate-egg treasure, limited edition, may be ordered and delivered Autumn: Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wines, gastronomic event where five chefs from the world s best restaurants are invited to Paris (initiated by Jean- François Rouquette in 2009 and taken up by the Park Hyatt in Washington and Buenos Aires) 5 rue de la Paix, Paris 2nd M Opéra Tel +33 (0) ww.paris.vendome.hyatt.fr 3

4 Four Seasons Hotel George V The Four Seasons Hotel George V was built in 1928 by a rich American, who in order to attract upscale clients from transatlantic liners, opened reception offices in Cherbourg and Le Havre. In April 1930, he introduced an exclusive air taxi service to link London, Berlin, Madrid, Cherbourg, Deauville and Le Touquet. The Hôtel George V was the setting for major historic events, when it was turned into a branch of the Société des Nations in 1929, or privatized during the press conferences of French and American presidents. In 1996, when it became the property of His Royal Highness Prince Al Waleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, the Hotel George V became the Four Seasons Hotel George V, a member of the eponymous chain, and closed for two years: Richard Martinet was put in charge of the restoration of the buildings and faithfully respecting the original art deco architecture, according to the original plans, and Pierre-Yves Rochon designed the interior decor to give the hotel its own identity, an atmosphere of intimacy and French-style elegance, with classic interiors ranging from the 17th to the 19th century. Prestigious names include Lelièvre, Pierre Frey and Canovas for the fabrics, Jean-Michel Delille for the monumental chandelier in the entrance hall, and Boulle for the furniture and antiques. The Spa Four Seasons Hotel George V is decorated in a Louis XVI style and its skincare treatment booths are hung with bucolic print fabric like toile de Jouy: it was selected as Europe s Best Hotel Spa by the American magazine Travel and Leisure for the 4th consecutive year. The Le Cinq restaurant is decorated in gold and grey colours and the china signed Philippe Deshoulières. The chef Eric Briffard, a pupil of Joël Robuchon and Meilleur Ouvrier de France, has been awarded two stars in the Michelin Guide. Eric Beaumard, director of the restaurant Le Cinq and Vice-Champion of the World of Wine Waiting 1998, has put together a wine cellar of 40,000 rare and varied wines, preserved in the historic wine cellar of the Four Seasons Hôtel George V, a former quarry from which stone was extracted for the construction of the Arc de Triomphe: the wine cellars may be visited by appointment or privately hired for wine tastings. The hotel offers 185 bedrooms and some sixty suites, half of which have a balcony or private terrace with a panoramic view of Paris; unique pieces, precious works of art and furniture, which gave the establishment its reputation in the 1930s, have been carefully preserved and decorate the suites of the Four Seasons Hotel George V. 31 avenue George-V, Paris 8th M George-V Tel +33 (0) Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris After creating the Miramar in Biarritz and Cannes, the hotels in Evian, the Carlton and the California in Paris, Pierre Bermond and André Jugnot created the Royal Monceau which after opening in 1928 was quickly frequented by artists, designers and politicians. It was after an incredible furniture sale at the Hôtel Drouot, and a memorable Demolition Party attended by celebrities, that the Royal Monceau closed its doors for two years, for a total transformation of its interiors by Philippe Starck. The hotel, the property of the Singapore group Raffles Hotels & Resorts which belongs to FRHI Holdings Ltd, and piloted by Ömer Acar, Managing Director, is a new generation palace with a focus on art. It has a gallery Art District and an art bookshop in the hotel, and an art concierge who can put together a bespoke cultural itinerary in Paris or organize private visits of the hotel s collection of art; the hotel also has a deluxe 99-seat cinema, the Katara, for private films viewings or previews. The Royal Monceau Raffles Paris has a gastronomic restaurant La Cuisine, one star in the Michelin Guide, run by Laurent André, with cakes and pastries by Pierre Hermé and a gastronomic Italian restaurant Il Carpaccion, the only Italian restaurant with a Michelin star in Paris: here, André Laurent and Pierre Hermé reinterpret the basics of Italian cooking in a creative and surprising way. 4

5 Membership of the private club for cigar fans at the Royal Monceau Raffles Paris, offers a special concierge service and access to exclusive tastings of Dom Pérignon, Hennessy, Louis XIII, Glenfiddich and every member can invite the guest of their choice. Elected Best Spa 2012 Best of the Best at the Virtuoso Award, the Spa My Blend by Clarins, specially designed for Royal Monceau Raffles Paris, is a white paradise set around the 23 m swimming pool, bathed in natural light. Bespoke skincare treatments finish with a make-up session and the client is given two weeks of products My Blend Day and Night Essentials with Emergency Boosters to extend the treatment. Maria de la Chica is in charge of guest relations for children. She welcomes and organizes activities for them such as workshops, special events and guided tours. Event: The Sunday Night Film Club at the Royal Monceau Raffles Paris enables film buffs to appreciate a great classic film every Sunday evening at 6.30pm, in the deluxe Katara cinema room, with a glass of champagne and Pierre Hermé popcorn. 37 avenue Hoche, Paris 8th M Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile Tel +33 (0) The Plaza Athénée The Plaza Athénée was built in 1913, the same year as the Théâtre des Champs- Élysées: it is therefore natural that the palace on avenue Montaigne should welcome artists and crowned heads, industrialists, and was a place where historic events happened, such as the arrest of Mata Hari in Owned by the Sultan of Brunei and a member of the Dorchester Collection, it purchased two adjoining town houses and 21 avenue Montaigne in which the current Relais Plaza is housed; François Delahaye, General Manager of the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, and his team will welcome guests once again in summer 2014 after several months of restoration work. The auction, held in October 2013 by Artcurial Briest Poulain F.Tajan, sold off the hotel s tables and settees, lamps, curtains and carpets as well as part of the art deco furniture of the Relais Plaza, a collection of sculptures by Jean-Michel Folon, decorative items and tableware from the restaurant Alain Ducasse and the main piece of the sale, the legendary seven-metre-long glass bar designed by Patrick Jaouin in 2001 and produced by Parisian glass artisan Patrick Desserme. The architect Jean-Jacques Ory is piloting the restoration of the architecture, Marie-José Pommereau the layout of the new suites, and the restaurant Alain Ducasse and the bar will get a makeover by the agency Jouin-Manku; Bruno Moinard will be responsible for other living and eating areas of the hotel. 25 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8th M Alma-Marceau- Tel +33 (0) > 5 stars, transformations and renovations NEW! Hôtel Le Prince de Galles Right in the middle of the art deco movement, André Millon, already chairmen of the Grand Hôtel and Le Meurice, decided to build a modern hotel emblematic of its time, a unique place combining tranquility, romanticism, grandeur, comfort and luxury. He entrusted the project to the celebrated art deco architect André Arfvidson and the Prince de Galles opened its doors in It was consequently frequented by a cosmopolitan clientele of artists and politicians. Managed by Simon Rusconi, the Prince de Galles hotel, a member of the Luxury Collection* and property of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.*, closed for two years renovation work in May Its interiors are signed Pierre-Yves Rochon for the guest rooms, lobby and reception, and Bruno Borrione for the restaurant, the bar and the patio, enhancing the art deco spirit to make it a unique Parisian hotel. Renowned 5

6 artisans and houses with expert know-how have been called on: Delisle bronze and wrought iron works since 1890, bespoke sculptured fixtures and furnishings, Manuela Paul-Cavallier, a gilder, licensed by the Musées Nationaux, Parsua carpets produced like pieces of haute couture, black Saint Laurent marble by Giuliano Pocai. Three months after reopening, the Prince de Galles hotel was officially rated a 5- star establishment by the Ministry of Tourism. Stéphanie Le Quellec is the executive chef of the Prince de Galles, and offers cuisine that is in harmony with the decoration of the gastronomic restaurant La Scène, based on the quality of products, to demythologize the cuisine of a palace, whilst retaining its magic, charm and refinement. A passion for lifestyle that is shared with Yann Couvreur, the new star of French patisserie, and Philippe Marquès, a sommelier noted for his mastery in pairing food and wine. The bar, Les Heures, concocts cocktails with astounding names such as Paris Mule, Champs Elysées, Satanée Marie and Pimm s de Galles, accompanied by themed bites to eat based on seasonal products in the style of finger food, created by Stéphanie Le Quellec. Breakfast at the Prince de Galles is sweet and savoury starting with a basket of different bread, croissants, chouquettes and brioches by Yann Couvreur followed by organic egg and cèpes on a cream of hazelnuts or wild salmon with a rectangular bagel. 33 avenue George V, Paris 8th M Alma-Marceau- Tel +33 (0) Hôtel Ritz Paris - Dominating Place Vendôme (1st), The Ritz was founded in 1898 by the Swiss entrepreneur César Ritz, who was the first to offer electricity, a telephone and a bathroom in each guest room. The establishment has belonged to the billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed since It has the appearance of a French chateau and offers 103 elegantly decorated bedrooms and 56 suites of up to 130 m². They overlook the Place Royale (for the 6 prestige suites including the 200 m² listed Suite Impériale), a private garden or rue Cambon. The hotel is famous for having welcomed numerous personalities like Edward VII, Winston Churchill and Coco Chanel, who lived there for more than 30 years, and Ernest Hemingway for whom the barman created the cocktail Bloody Mary. The hotel is reputed for its gastronomy, notably thanks to the Ritz Escoffier School founded in 1988 (named after the chef who, in his time there, created several desserts such as the Peach Melba and the Pear Belle Hélène). The hotel s L Espadon restaurant run by chef Michel Roth was awarded two Michelin Guide stars in The hotel also boasts the Ritz health club & spa on the lower ground floor, a sumptuous space with Greco-Roman decor featuring a 17-metre-long swimming pool. Important renovation works started in the summer of 2012 and are due to last for two years until Christmas 2014, during which time the hotel will be closed. 15 place Vendôme, Paris 1st M Opéra Tel +33 (0) Hôtel de Crillon Built at the request of Louis XV, and for a long time the property of the illustrious Comtes de Crillon family, the hotel was transformed into a palace in 1909 by the architect Walter-André Destailleur after which it was frequented by an elegant and cosmopolitan clientele of celebrities, politicians, artists, princes and queens. The Hôtel de Crillon closed on 30 March 2013 for 2 years to carry out major renovation work. The listed reception rooms will be restored to their original decor, such as where Marie-Antoinette had her music lessons, with the fountains in pink marble that came from the Palace of Versailles, the trompe l oeil ceilings and the bas-reliefs, or the emblematic liqueur cellar Eléphant Baccarat, 6

7 commissioned by Jean Taittinger after a masterpiece created for the Exposition Universelle in Paris in Architect Richard Martinet, is in charge of restoring the exterior; the interior decoration will be undertaken by Aline Amman, assisted by Cyril Vergniol, Chahan Minassian and Tristan Auer. Louis Benech, landscape gardener of the Tuileries and the copse at the Théâtre d Eau in Versailles, will give the double interior courtyard a royal perspective. ACL MC2, light directors, will create different types of atmospheres. John Lang La Salle France will coordinate the project management. (press release of the Hôtel de Crillon). 10 place de la Concorde, Paris 8th M Concorde Tel +33 (0) w.crillon.com Hôtel Fouquet s Barrière In the 1920s, François André, a creative young entrepreneur, invented the concept of the resort with a majestic hotel at Deauville: he dreamed of opening an exceptional hotel in Paris. Hi nephew, Lucien Barrière, succeeded him and founded the eponymous group. His daughter Diane, with her husband Dominique Desseigne, bought over Fouquet s in 1998 with the idea of building an adjoining luxury hotel; following the death of his wife, Dominique Desseigne continued to strive to realize the family dream. The famous Fouquet s, a luxury Parisian brasserie has existed since the 19th century when it rapidly attracted the cream of Paris s politicians, artists and military; brass plates indicate the favourite tables of celebrities and silver serviette holders are engraved with the names of regular clients. 1976, Fouquet s has hosted soirées for the César and Molières, and later the Gean Gabine and Romy Schneider award ceremonies. In 1990, Fouquet s became a listed building and in 1998 it became part of the Barrière group. The Hôtel Fouquet s Barrière comprises five buildings and adjoins the restaurant with its mythical red decor. The architecture was made harmonious by architect Édouard François, who created an interior courtyard with a garden, the white crocodile by Richard Orlinski and temporary exhibits hung on the walls with aluminium branches. The interior decor bears the signature of Jacques Garcia who created an extraordinary mise en scène to put another spin on French luxury and tradition. The Hôtel Fouquet s Barrière offers a butler service to guests staying in from superior category rooms upwards: the butler places guests belongings in the walk-in closet, puts on background music, and leaves out newspapers and other amenities in accordance with guests preferences. Jean-Yves Leuranguer, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 1996 and Chef at Fouquet s Barrière, offers light lunches or gourmet mid-afternoon tea in the Galerie Joy, traditional French meal at Fouquet s and gastronomic cuisine at the starred Le Diane restaurant. He is assisted by Christophe Schmitt, sous-chef at the Le Diane restaurant, by Claude Ducrozet, chef pâtissier and Wilfried Roux, chef sommelier. From 5pm onwards, the Galerie Joy becomes the Bar Le Lucien and Stéphane Ginouvès, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Barman, concocts original drinks. The U Spa Barrière offers skincare products by Cinq Mondes or Sensaï by Kanebo. The Hôtel Fouquet s Barrière has created the brand Luxe Respectable which earned the hotel the ISO 9001 for the quality of its service, the ISO for its commitment to the environment and the SA 8000 for its social responsibility, and it was the first European hotel to have obtained the label Leading Green. (ISO, International Organization for Standardization) 46 avenue George-V, Paris 8th M George-V Tel +33 (0)

8 Pershing Hall Begun by the Comte de Paris, Pershing Hall has retained its original facade and its grand staircase. In 1917, during the deployment of American troops, it became the headquarters of the Commander in Chief John Pershing. The interiors have changed in the course of the 20th century: Andrée Putman brought her style and grace to redesigning the spaces and she designed furniture for each bedroom. Recently, Hervé Versmersh created a well of light in tribute to James Turrel in the covered part of the restaurant, and at the end of 2011, Olivia Putman brought her touch of elegance with the Orgue crystal Lalique light above the main staircase. Behind the discrete facade, living areas are set around a patio open to the sky with a vertical 30-metre-high garden: this wild garden with more than 300 species of trees, shrubs and plants from the Philippines, the Himalayas, the Amazon (creepers, ferns, enormous leaves, and orchids) is the work of famous botanist and landscape gardener Patrick Blanc. Curtains of beads of glass, lamps and vases in Murano glass lead to the restaurant and lounge. The elegant Pershing Spa is a haven of peace. In addition to the classic skincare and beauty treatments it also offers a head massage for men. 49 rue Pierre-Charron, Paris 8th M George-V - Tel +33 (0) NEW! The W Opéra Opened on 29 February this year, the W Opéra shook up the world of 5-star Parisian hotels by creating an establishment with amazing originality. Owned by the Barcelona-based company Meridia Capital, W Hotels is an innovative and contemporary chain with its own style. Diego Gronda, managing director of the W Opéra, is the group s Creative Director. Situated in a Haussmann building dating back to 1870, the W Opéra is opposite the Palais Garnier Opera House; a full renovation of its interiors was carried out jointly by W Global Brand Design and Rockwell Group Europe in a dynamic dialogue between the historic facade of the building and the ultra-contemporary interiors. A digital undulating back-lit wall at the heart of the establishment also features in some of the public and private spaces and is designed to adopt various tempos to create different atmospheres according to the season, the event, the time of day and location. The stairwells are decorated in red to create the impression of being situated in an epicenter of energy. Cécile Rummler, W Insider, reveals an unexpected and amazing Paris to guests looking for the next trends in fashion, design and contemporary music. Stylish and trendy rooms and suites with a wow factor offer fantastic luxury accommodation, with sublime views of the Palais Garnier Opera House. The W Opéra offers a couture brunch on Sunday morning (check dates with hotel). It has also just opened a restaurant Coquette, on the ground floor of the establishment. At the helm, Julien Gasperi offers inventive and fun cooking. From the food to the decoration, everything invites discovery and conviviality. 4 rue Meyerbeer, Paris 9th M Opéra - Tel +33 (0) > 5 stars, the new wave of Oriental hotels The Mandarin Oriental The Mandarin Oriental, in an art deco style, was built in the 1930s by Charles Letrosne, a renowned architect who took part in several universal exhibitions. Today, this hotel, the only Parisian establishment of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, is directed by Philippe Leboeuf, General Manager and Regional Vice-Chairman in charge of Operations. The hotel s exteriors have been entirely restored by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, who was inspired by the two original wings of the building: the majestic doors opening 8

9 onto the street come together in the main central courtyard, garden with trees and plants, and in the new facades. The Mandarin Oriental is the first HEQ (high environmental quality standard) hotel in France to be distinguished for its sustainable development initiatives. Sybille de Margerie first of all oversaw the creation of the emblem for the Mandarin Oriental, the fan which assorted velvet, antique rhinestones, pearls and coloured butterflies, and which was produced by the Maison Lesage. Then she designed the interior decoration of the lobby, public spaces, bedrooms and suites, and the Spa conveying a Parisian and couture interpretation of the values of the Mandarin Oriental brand. Sybille de Margerie placed special emphasis on the collection of photos on show in the hotel by selecting photos by Man Ray and calling on the Iranian photogrpaher Ali Madhavi, who then created a bespoke work for the hotel s suites with evocative names like: Cabochons, Broderies de cristal, Couture, Atelier, Royal Orientale, Royale Mandarin and the Penthouse J aime Paris. Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku put their signature on the design of the bar and the gastronomic restaurant the Sur Mesure by choosing the colour white to harmonize with the fabrics, tablecloths and serviettes of Heidi Winge Ström, the white and gold china ware and to enhance the elliptical aerial structure created by Enzyme. The restaurant Le Camélia is a luminous place, designed to be an extension of the hotel s interior garden; at the end of the garden, a folly perched on a pedestal the Garden Table, can seat six guests for an intimate and offbeat break. The Bar 8, the Camelia and the Sur Mesure are overseen by award-winning chef Thierry Marx, two stars in the Michelin Guide and Chief Executive of the Mandarin Oriental. He offers a culinary journey of products and seasons with David Biraud, Head Sommelier and Director of the gastronomic restaurant, and Pierre Mathieu, Head Pâtissier. With a white and carmine glass mosaic floor studded with silver-leaf butterflies, the spa at the Mandarin Oriental is topped off by a couture wall with flowers in the style of origami. Inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, the Mandarin Oriental Signature treatments have been inspired by the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. 251 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1st M Tuileries and Concorde Tel +33 (0) The Shangri-La Hotel Built in 1896 by Ernest Janty, the Palais d Iéna was first of all the private mansion of Prince Roland Bonaparte, the great-nephew of Napoléon I. Since 2006 it has been the property of Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts and since 2009 a listed building. The renovation work was entrusted to Richard Martinet for the external architecture and to Pierre-Yves Rochon for the interiors, under the aegis of the Monuments Historiques. The hotel then opened in December 2010 after four years of renovation and refurbishment work. Stefan Bollhalder is the General Manager of the Shangri-La, Paris and Tony Le Goff, Head Concierge. The Shangri-La has retained its glass cupola with its original metal structure, discovered unexpectedly during the dismantling of a meeting room and revealing the original Eiffel-style structure, produced by Maurice Gras in the 1930s. Also, the lacquered walls covered in modern blue revealed milimetre by milimetre mahogany panels and exceptional sculpted wood paneling, initially commissioned by Roland Bonaparte. Situated on Place d Iéna, the majority of rooms and suites have a typically Parisan view of the Eiffel Tower and half of these have a private terrace. Since December 2012, the Spa at the Shangri-La Hotel situated on the lower ground floor and bathed in natural light offers a range of Carita beauty and skin care treatments. Landscape architect Louis Benech designed the garden taking his inspiration from the tastes of Roland Bonaparte, botanist, geographer, traveller and observer and has used more than 1,500 plant species from five continents. 9

10 Executive Chef Philippe Labbé, with two stars in the Michelin Guide and elected Cook of the Year 2013 by the gastronomic food guide Gault & Millau is in charge of the three restaurants: the Bauhinia, a contemporary restaurant serving French and Asian dishes, L Abeille, a gastronomic French restaurant with two stars in the Michelin Guide, and the Shang Palace, a restaurant serving authentic Chinese cuisine with a Cantonese influence, and one star in the Michelin Guide. Decorated in the Empire decor of the Château de la Malmaison, the Bar at the Shangri-La is chic and intimate and serves cocktails with an Asian twist. Christophe Léger is the Head Barman. 10 avenue d Iéna, Paris 16th M Iéna Tel +33 (0) NEW! Le Peninsula Paris Purchased in 2007 by the Qatari Diar real estate investment fund for approximately 400 million, with a 20% stake subsequently ceded to Hong Kong Shanghai Hotels, the Peninsula Paris will be housed in the former international conference centre of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs situated near the Arc de Triomphe. Purchased for 460 million in 2007 from the French State, the cost of transforming the building is estimated at more than 50 million. The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels Limited (HSH) group is making its debut in Europe with this establishment. In 2014, after completion of the project entrusted to the architect Richard Martinet, the venue will return to its original vocation, as it originally housed the Hotel Majestic. The hotel will have 200 rooms and 2 restaurants, and a Chinese interior decorator is to design the art deco interiors. 19 avenue Kleber, Paris 16th M Kleber - > 4-star hotels and trendy boutique hotels The boutique hôtel originated in New York in the 1980s. The definition given by the World Hotel Rating agency defines it as a mediumsized hotel, usually located in an urban or semi-urban environment, and distinguished by personal service and a stylish or sophisticated decor. In France, the expression is nuanced: boutique hotels are Couture hotels, brand-named or trendy hotels. Exception française oblige. Saint James Paris Built in 1892, the Fondation Thiers was a boarding school before becoming a private English club in The foundation hosted brilliant but poor university students, more than 450 in total over almost a century until In 2008, the Saint-James Paris hotel became the property of the Bertrand family who had it fully redecorated by Bambi Sloan, the designer of the crazy chic style. 43 avenue Bugeaud, Paris 16th M Porte-Dauphine Tel +33 (0) L Hôtel Situated in the historic district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this Baroque-style hotel s interior decor was designed by Jacques Garcia. L Hôtel was the final home of Oscar Wilde; today, guests can enjoy the hammam, a swimming pool available to privatize in a vaulted cellar, a 1-star Michelin restaurant and a stylish, cosy bar with a patio and fountain. 13 rue des Beaux-Arts, Paris 6th M Saint-Germain des Prés - Tel +33 (0) Hôtel Thoumieux 15 modern and romantic rooms from the Costes-Piège duo with decor by celebrity designer India Mahdavi, located next to chef Jean-François Piège s restaurant, which has two Michelin stars. 79 rue Saint-Dominique, Paris 7th M La Tour Maubourg - Tel +33 (0)

11 La Maison Favart In 1745, Justine and Charles-Simon Favart, director of the Opéra Comique, bought a town house. La Maison Favart has 18th-century decor with a surprising and daring edge, a theatrical gem full of generosity, attentive service and discretion. 5, rue Marivaux, Paris 2nd M Richelieu Drouot - Tel +33 (0) Le Pavillon des Lettres Only 500 m from the Champs-Elysées, this elegant and intimate hotel pays tribute to literature, with rooms and suites highlighting the beauty and poetry of texts by a number of authors. 12 rue des Saussaies Paris 8th M Miromesnil Tel +33 (0) Hôtel Keppler In the heart of the Golden Triangle district, this trendy hotel has been designed by celebrity interior decorator Pierre-Yves Rochon in a modern, elegant style. Some of the suites have a terrace offering a romantic view of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. 12 rue Keppler, Paris 16th M George-V - Tel +33 (0) Hôtel Original Design hotel by fashion designer Stella Cadente, situated between Place de la Bastille and Place des Vosges. A fabulous fantasy world, inspired by fairytales. 8 bd Beaumarchais, Paris 11th M Bréguet-Sabin Tel + 33 (0) Le Konfidentiel A restored 15th-century town house, situated on the corner of rue Saint-Honoré, with a design suite on each floor and a view of the Louvre from the Eiffel suite on the sixth floor. Historical themes for the decoration of the suites, and a secluded restaurant on the lower ground floor, with 15th-century vaults. Supremely romantic, booking advised. 64, rue de l Arbre Sec, Paris 1st - M Louvre Tel +33 (0) > Enjoy chateau life, just outside Paris France is a country of chateaux and some open to guests whilst preserving the timeless atmosphere of chateau life and majestic architecture within an estate, with a touch of the 21st century. Luxury suspended in time. Auberge du Jeu de Paume Hotel built in 2012 between the Château, the racecourse and the stables of the Château de Chantilly, member of the Relais & Châteaux. Bedrooms and suites in classic 18thcentury syle without ostentation. Restaurant La Table du Connétable, one star in the Michelin Guide, situated an hour away from Charles-de-Gaulle airport. 4 rue du Connétable, Chantilly Tel + 33 (0) Hôtel du Château de Méry 19th-century château in grounds with water feature and rooms for seminars. Contemporary hotel situated nearby and rooms with view of château and restaurant serving good French cuisine. 9bis rue de l Isle-Adam, Méry-sur-Oise (95) Tel +33 (0) Château de Villiers-le-Mahieu et Spa 13th-century medieval forteress in the Yvelines, converted into a hotel with spa and covered swimming pool, 6-hole pitch and fun golf, half an hour away from Paris. Rue du Centre, Villiers-le-Mahieu - Tel + 33 (0)

12 ELITE TABLES > Star-studded dinners Paris has become Greater Paris, and the Michelin Guide has followed the trend by listing establishments outside Paris in the Paris region, and by keeping the same legendary rigor in its selection that has given it its reputation. A new map of Paris to widen the extent of culinary exploration. Promising. THREE-STAR RESTAURANTS Le Meurice chef: Yannick Alléno - Hôtel le Meurice, 228 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1st M Tuileries Tel +33 (0) L Ambroisie, chef: Bernard Pacaud & Mathieu Pacaud - 9 place des Vosges, Paris 4th M Saint-Paul Tel +33 (0) L Arpège, chef: Alain Passard 84 rue de Varenne, Paris 7th M Varenne Tel +33 (0) Epicure, chef: Eric Fréchon - Hôtel Le Bristol, 112 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, Paris 8th M Miromesnil Tel +33 (1) Received the distinction best hotel restaurant during the European Hospitality Awards Pavillon Ledoyen, chef: Christian Le Squer - Carré des Champs-Élysées 8 avenue Dutuit, Paris 8th - M Champs-Élysées-Clemenceau Tel +33 (0) Restaurant Pierre Gagnaire, chef: Pierre Gagnaire 6 rue Balzac, Paris 8th M George-V - Tel +33 (0) Restaurant Alain Ducasse at the Plaza Athénée, chef: Alain Ducasse - 25 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8th M Alma-Marceau Tel +33 (0) Astrance, chef: Pascal Barbot - 4 rue Beethoven, Paris 16th M Passy Tel +33 (0) Le Pré Catelan, chef: Frédéric Anton - Bois de Boulogne, route de Suresnes, Paris 16th M Porte-d Auteuil- Tel +33 (0) Guy Savoy, chef: Guy Savoy - 18 rue Troyon, Paris 17th M Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile - Tel +33 (0) TWO-STAR RESTAURANTS Carré des Feuillants, chef: Alain Dutournier - 14 rue de Castiglione, Paris 1st M Tuileries Tel +33 (0) Le Grand Véfour, chef: Guy Martin - 17 rue de Beaujolais, Paris 1st M Pyramides, RER Auber Tel +33 (0) L Atelier de Joël Robuchon - Saint-Germain, chef: Joël Robuchon - 5 rue de Montalambert, Paris 7th M Rue-du-Bac Tel +33 (0) L Atelier de Joël Robuchon - Etoile, chef: Joël Robuchon avenue des Champs- Elysées, Paris 8th Tel +33 (0) Apicius, chef: Jean-Pierre Vigato - 20 rue d Artois, Paris 8th M Saint-Philippe-du-Roule Tel +33 (0) Taillevent, chef: Alain Solivérès - 15 rue Lamennais, Paris 8th M Charles-de-Gaulle- Étoile, RER Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile- Tel +33 (0) Lasserre, chefs: Christophe Moret, cooking; Claire Heitzler, cakes and pastries - 17 avenue F.-D.-Roosevelt, Paris 8th - M Franklin D. Roosevelt Tel +33 (1) Le Cinq, Hôtel Four Seasons Georges V, chef: Eric Briffard - 31, avenue George V, Paris 8th M George V Tel +33 (0) Senderens, chef: Jerôme Banctel - 9 place de la Madeleine, Paris 8th M Madeleine - Tel +33 (0) Michel Rostang, chef: Michel Rostang - 20 rue Rennequin, Paris 17th - M Ternes - Tel +33 (0) Relais Louis XIII, chef: Manuel Martinez - 8 rue des Grands-Augustins, Paris 6th M Odéon - Tel +33 (0) Jean-François Piège, chef: Jean-François Piège - 1st floor of Brasserie Thoumieux, 79 rue Saint-Dominique, Paris 7th M La Tour Maubourg - Tel +33 (0) Passage 53, chef: Shinichi Sato - 53 passage des Panoramas, Paris 2nd M Grands Boulevards - Tel +33 (0)

13 Sur mesure - chef: Thierry Marx (Hôtel Mandarin Oriental) 251 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1st - M Louvre-Rivoli - Tel +33 (0) L Abeille - chef: Philippe Labbé (Hôtel Shangri-La), voted best chef of the year by the Michelin Guide - 10 avenue d Iéna, Paris 16th - M Iéna - Tel +33 (0) NEW! Outside Paris Gordon Ramsay at the Trianon (Hôtel Le Trianon Palace) - 1 bd de la Reine, Versailles - Tel +33 (0) > Outstanding settings, amazing restaurants Some gastronomic and gourmet restaurants in Paris do not have a Michelin star but are worth trying out for the originality of their decor. Luxury brasseries are veritable Parisian institutions. Classic French cooking is served by waiters wearing the traditional long white apron in a bustling atmosphere amid lavish decor that bears witness to a rich cultural and artistic past. The French capital also has many unusual dining spots: historic monuments brought up to date with contemporary art, restaurants tucked away within famous cultural venues and former haunts of legendary Paris figures. Finally, what could be more romantic than a delicious dinner with Paris by night as the backdrop? Not to mention magical places offering some of the loveliest views of the City of Light. THE TRADITION OF GREAT PARISIAN BRASSERIES Le Zimmer Situated right next to the Théâtre du Châtelet, this brasserie redecorated by Jacques Garcia was once a favourite with great artistes such as Sarah Bernhardt and Nijinsky. 1 place du Châtelet, Paris 1st - M Châtelet Tel +33 (0) Le Pied de Cochon In the heart of Les Halles district, this beautiful brasserie, one of the last remnants of the wholesale market at Les Halles, is open round the clock: perfect for night owls or for an after-show meal. 6 rue Coquillière, Paris 1st M Les Halles - Tel +33 (0) Bofinger A stone s throw from the Bastille, the first-ever brasserie serving food from Alsace to open in Paris has sumptuous belle époque decor. 5-7 rue de la Bastille Paris 4th M Bastille - Tel +33 (0) Le Bouillon Racine Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, this Bouillon ( bouillons were the soup restaurants that preceded brasseries in Paris) set up in 1906 is now a listed building with magnificent art nouveau decor. 3 rue Racine Paris 6th - M Odéon - Tel +33 (0) Lipp This 120-year-old landmark Saint-Germain des Prés brasserie, a listed building with superb decor, is a well-known haunt of French politicians past and present, including François Mitterrand, and celebrities such as Sharon Stone and Jean-Paul Belmondo. 151 boulevard Saint Germain, Paris 6th - M Saint-Germain des Prés Tel +33 (0) Chez Francis This magnificent brasserie redesigned by the interior decorator Jacques Garcia has a wonderful view of the Eiffel Tower. 7 place de l Alma, Paris 8th - M Alma-Marceau - Tel +33 (0) Maxim s de Paris Located between Place de la Concorde and Place de la Madeleine, Chez Maxim s, which opened in 1893, was originally a bistro that was a favourite meeting place for courtesans. The decor has not changed; the bistro is considered a veritable art nouveau masterpiece. 3 rue Royale, Paris 8th M Concorde - Tel +33 (0) Le Train Bleu 13

14 This first-floor brasserie at the Gare de Lyon has two huge dining rooms with magnificent decor: the ceilings and floors covered with original paintings, frescoes and sculptures give the place the unique appeal of a historic monument. 1st floor of Gare de Lyon, Place Louis Armand, Paris 12th - M Gare de Lyon - Tel +33 (0) La Coupole In Montparnasse, this restaurant, a favourite haunt of Sartre, Hemingway and many other well-known names from Paris and further afield, offers a sumptuous setting with 33 pillars painted by students of Matisse and Léger. 102 bd du Montparnasse, Paris 14th M Vavin Tel +33 (0) UNUSUAL RESTAURANTS Restaurant La Truffière A former 17th-century sheepfold, La Truffière in the heart of the Mouffetard district gives you a taste of the Paris of yesteryear. The decor is warm and intimate; there is a fireplace in the reception area and two dining rooms with vaulted ceilings. The menu includes a vast selection of cheeses and truffle-based dishes. 4 rue de Blainville, Paris 5th M Cardinal Lemoine Tel +33 (0) Restaurant Lapérouse This historical venue was a favourite with the Paris literati in the 1860s. The decor is sumptuous and atypical: small private salons create an atmosphere of intimacy and are decorated with mirrors and paintings with various themes (literature, love and travel). 51 quai des Grands Augustins, Paris 6th - M Saint-Michel - Tel +33 (0) Le Ralph s Located in a private mansion dating back to 1683, also home to the biggest Ralph Lauren shop in Europe, this restaurant provides sophisticated dining in a grand setting. The patio is a pleasant spot on sunny days. 173 boulevard Saint-Germain Paris 6th - M Saint-Germain de Prés Tel +33 (0) Le Mini Palais This listed building has a 300 m² terrace under the columns of the Grand Palais, offering a view of the Seine and the Petit Palais. Grand Palais, 3 avenue Winston Churchill, Paris 8th M Champs-Elysées Clemenceau Tel +33 (0) A gastronomic restaurant, art gallery and tearoom in one, the 1728 is an unusual luxury restaurant within the sumptuous and beautifully restored salons of this townhouse where Lafayette once lived. 8 rue d Anjou Paris 8th M Madeleine - Tel +33 (0) com Cristal Room Baccarat On the first floor of the Maison Baccarat, an opulent town house redecorated by Philippe Starck, the Cristal Room Baccarat serves sophisticated cuisine supervised by Michelinstarred chef Guy Martin. The ballroom and heritage collections can be admired in the Baccarat museum. 11 place des Etats Unis, Paris 16th M Kléber, Boissière or Iéna Tel +33 (0) CHEFS CHEZ-VOUS What if the latest luxury trend was for something less ostentatious, something more surprising, more authentic? No more having to go to top restaurants to sample the cuisine of starred chefs, instead, the cooking comes to you thanks to home chefs! They discretely cook a quality or upscale meal for business clients or good food fans wishing to remain anonymous. Pierre Sang, the Korean-born young and already famous chef puts the emphasis on organic and local food in his new restaurant. Les Dîners d Eloïse: Emmanuel Cotsoyannis and Joyce Lévi created the idea of a home chef in 2007 for gourmet-loving clients, big bosses, politicians and celebrities. Four fulltime chefs, and a dozen extra chefs, all working in restaurants such as Le Meurice, Le Bristol or Alain Passard. 14

15 Les Chefs de Pierre-Jean: Chefs at home in Paris and Île-de-France. Quality, freshness and originality are the keywords of their company. All their chefs come from starred restaurants, to provide an upscale service. 68 rue des Dames, Paris 17th M Rome - Tel + 33 (0) Abri: Small bistros run by Japanese Katsuaki Okiyama (trained at Robuchon, Taillevent and Agapé Bistrot) who transforms traditional Japanese dishes into luxury sandwiches. Received the Fooding d Amour award for his signature cooking. 92 rue du Faubourg-Poissonnière, Paris 10th M Poissonnière - Tel + 33 (0) NEW! Pierre Sang in Oberkampf: Chef Pierre Sang-Boyer has opened a restaurant at Oberkampf in a quality and ethical spirit with good local products. 55 rue Oberkampf, Paris 11th M Oberkampf and Parmentier - STUNNING VIEWS Kong Located at the top of the Kenzo building, this world food restaurant with a panoramic view of Pont Neuf has drawn on the talent of uber-trendy names; the background music compilations are by Béatrice Ardisson and the Japanese manga-style decor is by Philippe Starck. 1 rue du Pont Neuf, Paris 1st - M Pont Neuf - Tel +33 (0) Le Zyriab by Noura A superb view of Paris from this Lebanese gastronomic restaurant perched on the roof of the Institut du Monde Arabe. Institut du Monde Arabe, 9th floor, 1 rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, Paris 5th - M Cardinal Lemoine and Jussieu - Tel +33 (0) Les Ombres Situated on the top floor of the Musée des Arts Premiers du Quai Branly, this restaurant with decor by architect Jean Nouvel has a terrace with a wonderful view of the Eiffel Tower and the rooftops of Paris. 27 quai Branly Paris 7th - RER Pont de l Alma - Tel +33 (0) Le 39 V Wonderful restaurant terrace overlooking the rooftops of Paris, created by a disciple of Alain Ducasse. 39 avenue George-V, Paris 8th - M George-V - Tel +33 (0) Restaurant Maison Blanche The rooftop gastronomic restaurant of the Théâtre des Champs Elysées on avenue Montaigne offers a sweeping view across the Seine, from the dome of the Invalides to the Eiffel Tower. 15 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8th M Alma-Marceau - Tel +33 (0) Benkay Traditional Japanese cooking is served at this restaurant on the 4th floor of the Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel. Diners attention is divided between the panoramic view of the Seine, the Maison de la Radio and the Statue of Liberty and the fascinating spectacle of the chef cooking on teppanyaki hot plates. 61 quai de Grenelle, Paris 15th M Charles Michels Tel +33 (0) Les Jardins Plein Ciel This sophisticated restaurant on the seventh floor of the Hôtel Raphaël offers an exceptional view of the top Paris monuments from its green terrace. 17 avenue Kleber, Paris 16th M Charles de Gaulle Etoile - Tel +33 (0) Le Ciel de Paris A feast for the eyes and the taste buds 200-metres-high on the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower! Chef Christophe Marchais uses the best ingredients for inspired cuisine in an unforgettable setting. 33 avenue du Maine, tour Montparnasse, Paris 15th M Montparnasse-Bienvenüe - Tel + 33 (0) La Vue A must for nights out the bar La Vue du Concorde Lafayette, on the 34th floor of the hotel, offers a breathtaking view and an amazing setting by Italian designer Pier Luigi Copat. Barman Stephen Martin was voted best mixologist in France in Headlining act ensures the music stays edgy. 15

16 3 place du Général-Koenig, Paris 17th M Port lot - Tel +33 (0) Le Jules Verne The famous Jules Verne restaurant at the Eiffel Tower is run by starred chef Alain Ducasse. For a gourmet meal at an altitude of 125 metres, in a high-tech and sensual decor designed by Patrick Jouin. Eiffel Tower, 2nd floor, avenue Gustave-Eiffel, Paris 7th - M Bir-Hakeim - Tel. +33 (0) > It-cafes, after-work drinks, and trendy places For a coffee break during a shopping spree, a gourmet snack or an early or late drink, or for dancing the night away, here is a selection of the places to be the French capital s buzziest spots where the in-crowd goes to see and be seen. GOURMET BREAK Ladurée (Patisserie and tea room) - This legendary French patisserie founded in 1862 is famed for its melt-in-the-mouth macaroons. 75 av des Champs-Élysées, Paris 8th M Franklin-D.-Roosevelt - Tel +33 (0) Angelina (patisserie and tea room) - This tea room has been serving scrumptious patisserie and desserts for more than a century. People queue up to sample the house specialties African hot chocolate and the Mont Blanc meringue dessert in an elegant setting. 226 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1st - M Tuileries - Tel +33 (0) other addresses, including a new one at the Musée du Luxembourg, on the website Jean-Paul Hévin (patisserie and tea room) Chocoholics flock to the master pastry and chocolate maker s tea room. There is a chocolate bar on the first floor. 231 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1st M Tuileries - Tel +33 (0) Café Germain (cafe) This neo-art deco Costes brasserie in the heart of the Odéon district was decorated by India Mahdavi, and features a huge yellow sculpture by Xavier Veilhan across its length. 25 rue de Buci, Paris 6th - M Odéon Emporio Armani caffè (cafe) - On the floor above the eponymous store in the heart of Saint-Germain, this chic designer Italian restaurant is a popular spot, not least for its Aperitivo Milanese. 149 boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris 6th M Saint-Germain des Prés- Tel +33 (0) Le café de Flore (cafe) - This legendary Saint-Germain des Prés cafe opened in 1885 and remains a favourite hangout for artists and intellectuals following in the footsteps of Sartre, Camus and Prévert. 172 boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris 6th M Saint-Germain des Prés Tel +33 (0) Les 2 Magots (cafe) Founded in 1873, this other legendary Left Bank cafe draws an arty and literary crowd as well as the stars of French fashion and politics. 6 place St Germain des Prés, Paris 6th M Saint-Germain des Prés Tel +33 (0) La Pâtisserie des rêves (Patisserie) Philippe Conticini s creations are displayed like works of art in the opulent setting of this pastry shop. 93 rue du Bac, Paris 7th M Rue-du-Bac - Tel +33 (0) Café de la Paix (cafe) - This famous cafe and restaurant in the Opéra district dating back to 1862 is a listed building with lavish decor. 5 place de l Opéra, Paris 9th M Opéra- Tel +33 (0) GLAM COCKTAIL BARS Bar 8 du Mandarin Oriental Designed by Sybille de Margerie and Patrick Jouin, the Mandarin Oriental unveils Bar 8, with its luxury decor: dark wood set with Lalique crystal and garden with ornamental pond and plant wall! Large choice of champagne 251 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1st - M Concorde - Tel + 33 (0) Bar 228 at the Hôtel Meurice The cosy and intimate atmosphere of an English gentleman s club. 16

17 228 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1st M Tuileries Tel +33 (0) Duke bar at Hôtel Westminster An elegant bar, all wood panelling and thick carpeting, with a pleasant fireplace. 13 rue de la Paix, Paris 2nd - M Opéra - Tel +33 (0) Experimental cocktail club A speakeasy-style cocktail club in the Montorgueil district. 37 rue Saint-Sauveur, Paris 2nd M Les Halles Tel +33 (0) Bar de L hôtel Jules & Jim Design bar. Fireplace, banquettes and chairs, plus a wine cellar stocked by cellar master Stéphane Derenoncourt of the Château Pavie-Macquin and Emmanuel Emmonot, the sommelier. Zany cocktails like Spring Bubbles and wine. 11 rue des Gravilliers, Paris 3rd M Arts-et-Métiers - Tel. +33 (0) Curio Parlour Enjoy a drink in a cabinet of curiosities. 16 rue des Bernardins, Paris 5th M Maubert-Mutualité - Tel +33 (0) Bar de l Hôtel The headquarters of Left Bank hipsters, this intimate bar decorated by Jacques Garcia has a patio with a fountain. 13 rue des Beaux Arts, Paris 6th M Saint-Germain des Prés - Tel +33 (0) Bar de Lapérouse - This bar in the lavish and one-of-a-kind setting of the historic Lapérouse restaurant is popular with the Paris literati. 51 quai des Grands Augustins, Paris 6th - M Saint-Michel - Tel +33 (0) La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels wine tasting bar - 7 rue Lobineau, Paris 6th M Mabillon - Tel +33 (0) Playtime The bar of the Hôtel Artus has a great contemporary cocktail menu and an atypical atmosphere that evokes the films of Jacques Tati 34 rue de Buci, Paris 6th M Mabillon - Tel +33 (0) Prescription cocktail club This cocktail bar attracts Saint-Germain jetsetters. 23 rue Mazarine Paris 6th - M Odéon - Tel +33 (0) La Closerie des Lilas - Intellectuals, business leaders and night owls have rubbed shoulders since 1847 in this cosy, dimly lit, legendary venue. 171 bd du Montparnasse, Paris 6th RER Port-Royal Tel +33 (0) Bar du Singulier Pleasant service in this cosy and colourful hotel bar 38 rue Saint- Didier, Paris 16th M Boissière - Tel + 33 (0) Bar de l Apicius The bar of the 2-star Michelin restaurant, located in a magnificent townhouse with a superb terrace in the garden. 20 rue d Artois, Paris 8th M Saint-Philippe-du-Roule Tel +33 (0) NEW! Bar de l hôtel Bristol Opened in Timeless excellence and trendy evenings. Chic classic and modern furniture. Quality champagne, wine and cocktails. 112 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, Paris 8th M Miromesnil - Tel. +33 (0) Bar du Pershing Hall Trendy bar with glamorous, Baroque-inspired designer decor and a patio with a plant wall. 49 rue Pierre Charon, Paris 8th M George V - Tel +33 (0) Buddha bar The George V group s always-packed bar and restaurant has the opulent decor of an Asian temple. 8/12 rue Boissy d Anglas Paris 8th - M Concorde - Tel +33 (0) George V Hôtel Bar - A very stylish bar with magnificent mahogany-panelled walls. 31 avenue George-V, Paris 8th M George-V Tel +33 (0) Le Schmuck Curio parlour decor styled by in vogue decorator Laura Gonzalez. The club is owned by French actor Gilles Lellouche and his friends. 1 Rue de Condé, Paris 6th M Odéon Tel +33 (0) La grande dame à l Hôtel Sezz A rose petal-shaped alcove devoted to Veuve Cliquot champagne in a designer hotel. 6 avenue Frémiet, Paris 16th M Passy - Tel +33 (0) Le Dokhan s at Radisson Blu - Champagne bar in an elegant, upscale, classic setting. 117 rue Lauriston, Paris 16th M Boissière - Tel +33 (0) Bar Flute Cosy, comfy bar specializing in champagne. 19 rue de l Étoile, Paris 17th M Ternes - Tel +33 (0)

18 Le très particulier The bar at the little known Hôtel Particulier offers a cosy salon with a piano, opening onto a wild garden. 23 avenue Junot, Pavillon D, Paris 18th - M Lamarck Caulaincourt and Blanche Tel +33 (0) Bar du Mama Shelter Huge bar-restaurant with an arty New York atmosphere and contemporary design by Philippe Starck. Hôtel Mama Shelter, 109 rue de Bagnolet, Paris 20th M Porte de Bagnolet Tel +33 (0) TERRACE WITH A VIEW Café Marly (cafe) - Located in the Richelieu wing of the Palais du Louvre, this Costesowned cafe has Napoleon III-style dining rooms opening onto a terrace with an unrestricted view of the Louvre pyramid. 93 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1st M Palais-Royal - Tel +33 (0) Le quarante-trois up on the roof The summer bar of the Holiday Inn Paris-Notre-Dame. Have a drink and enjoy the view of Paris 4 rue Danton, Paris 6th M Saint-Michel- Tel. +33 (0) Bar à champagne de la Tour Eiffel Champagne bar at the top level of the Eiffel Tower. Tour Eiffel, Parc du Champ de Mars, Paris 7th RER Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel- Tel +33 (0) Le Ciel de Paris on the 56th floor of the Maine-Montparnasse tower block, champagne bar à champagnes with a drinks list of Bellinis, the wonderful cocktail invented in Venice - 33 avenue du Maine, Paris 15th Tel. +33 (0) M Montparnasse-Bienvenüe - Bar du Concorde Lafayette - La Vue Bar on the 34th floor of Hôtel Concorde Lafayette offering a bird s-eye view of Paris. 3 place du Général Koenig, Paris 17th M Porte Maillot Tel Tel +33 (0) Le 7th Bar-lounge on the rooftop of a hotel perched on Montmartre Hill with a heated terrace in winter offering a magnificent view of the French capital. Terrass Hôtel 12-14, rue Joseph de Maistre, Paris 18th - M Place de Clichy Tel +33 (0) THE ART OF WELL-BEING > Sublime spas and beauty institutes Paris has a comprehensive array of esthetic treatments for the face, hair and body, and massages ranging from the most ancestral traditions to the most hightech. As for spas, almost all the top hotels in Paris have them. Aquatic facilities and refined treatments provide luxury, tranquillity and sensual pleasure for hotel guests as well as non-residents. Major beauty treatment brands offer exclusive spa services at luxury hotels but also have chic beauty institutes in the city, where guests are pampered by beauty professionals in designer settings. The cosmopolitan nature of the city is reflected in an ever-changing range of exotic treatments and massages drawing on time-honoured beauty traditions, offered in sumptuous surroundings reminiscent of faraway lands. The latest trend: beauty institutes in apartments in magnificent Haussmannian buildings to offer clients beauty treatments and special moments in a confidential and intimate setting. Another phenomenon in recent years: luxury has become a masculine affair with spas and beauty institutes for men. Finally, some of the greatest names in the profession have opened their own lavish premises to specialize in treatments for the hair or feet. SPAS IN LUXURY HOTELS After the rain at Saint James & Albany Hôtel Spa 15 m swimming pool, hammam, treatment rooms with imperial massage tables, jacuzzi, fitness centre, rest room with 10 or so beds, plus fun treatments at the spa for kids. 202 rue de Rivoli Paris 1st - M Tuileries - Tel +33 (0)

19 Six Senses At rue de Castiglione (Hôtel Westin-Paris-Vendôme) treatment cubicles, fitness centre, hammam. 3 rue de Castiglione, Paris 1st M Tuileries Tel +33 ( 0) Spa of the Hôtel Mandarin Oriental 900 m² spa (the biggest in Paris), 15-metre-long swimming pool, 7 spa suites, 119 m², fitness centre, hammam. 251 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1st M Concorde Tel +33 (0) Spa de l Hôtel Burgundy spa suites, treatment cubicles, fitness centre, hammam. 6-8 rue Duphot, Paris 1st M Madeleine Tel +33 (0) NEW! Reopening Spa Valmont at the Hôtel Meurice - Sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, high-tech fitness room, terrace, ultra luxurious treatment cubicles with natural light, over 340 m². 228 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1st M Tuileries Tel +33 (0) Vendôme Spa by Asian Villa (Hôtel Renaissance Paris-Vendôme) spa, treatment cubicles, fitness centre, hammam. 4 rue du Mont-Thabor, Paris 1st M Tuileries - Tel +33 (0) Le Spa Paris at the Parc Hyatt Paris-Vendôme - Sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, gym, treatment rooms (beauty brand Payot) 5 rue de la Paix, Paris 2nd M Opéra - Tel +33 (0) Spa de l Hôtel Westminster suites spa, treatment cubicles, fitness centre, hammam. 13 rue de la Paix, Paris 2nd M Opéra Tel +33 (0) Spa de la Reine by Carita (Pavillon de la Reine) spa, treatment cubicles, fitness centre, hammam 28 place des Vosges, Paris 3rd M Saint-Paul Tel +33 (0) Spa 28 Hammam, pool, treatment rooms 28 rue Monsieur le Prince, Paris 6th M Odéon Tel +33 (0) Six & Spa by Payot (Hôtel le Six) spa, treatment cubicles, fitness centre, hammam. 14 rue Stanislas, Paris 6th M Vavin and Notre-Dame-des-Champs Tel +33 (0) Private spa Nuxe at the Mathurin - Jacuzzi, hammam, treatment rooms 43 rue des Mathurins, Paris 8th M Saint-Augustin Tel +33 (0) Spa Le Bristol by La Prairie at the Hôtel le Bristol 3 levels with spa suite with a hammam, whirlpool bath and private terrace, Russian room, hairdresser s, 8 treatment rooms with natural light. On 6th floor: fitness room and swimming pool and solarium with a view of Paris. Childcare centre, la Prairie products. Spa of the year 2012 award at the European Hospitality Awards. 112 rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, Paris 8th M Miromesnil Tel +33 (0) Spa at the Four seasons Hotel George V - Sauna, jacuzzi, pool, VIP cabin with a sauna, jacuzzi and hammam; treatment rooms, hairdresser s, gym. 31 avenue George-V, Paris 8th M George-V Tel +33 (0) Spa de l Hôtel Champs-Élysées-Plaza spa suites, treatment cubicles, fitness centre, hammam. 35 rue de Berri, Paris 8th M Saint-Philippe-du-Roule Tel SPA My Blend by Clarins at the Royal Monceau Raffles Paris 28 m swimming pool, sauna, hammam, ice fountain, treatment rooms. 37 avenue Hoche, Paris 8th M Charles de Gaulle Etoile Tel +33 (0) Spa by Talika Élysées Marbeuf (Pershing Hall) spa suites, treatment cubicles, fitness centre, hammam. 49 rue Pierre-Charron, Paris 8th M George-V Tel +33 (0) U Spa at the Hôtel Fouquet s Barrière 15 m swimming pool, water therapy, gym, sauna, hammam, treatment rooms. 46 avenue George V, Paris 8th - Tel +33 (0) Keiraõ Spa Spa at Hôtel Scribe Jacuzzi, hammam, treatment rooms, gym 1 rue Scribe, Paris 9th M Opéra, RER Auber Tel +33 (0) Maj Club Spa (Villa & Hôtel Majestic) treatment cubicles, fitness centre, hammam. 19

20 30 rue La Pérouse, Paris 16th M Kléber Tel +33 (0) Mon Spa by Payot (Mon Hôtel) treatment cubicles, fitness centre, hammam. 1-5 rue d Argentine, Paris 16th M Argentine Tel +33 (0) Spa Gemology at the Saint James Paris - Treatment rooms, 2 hammams, gym. Exclusive products from the Gemology brand of cosmetics. 43 avenue Bugeaud, Paris 16th M Porte Dauphine Tel +33 (0) Spa Nuxe de l hôtel Square spa suites, treatment cubicles, fitness centre, hammam. 3 rue de Boulainvilliers, Paris 16th RER Avenue-du-Président-Kennedy Tel +33 (0) WORLD RITUALS AND EXOTIC TEMPLES OF WELL-BEING Harnn & Thann Traditional Thai massage, hammam, massage rooms 11 rue Molière, Paris 1st M Pyramides Tel +33 (0) Sultane de Saba - Traditional Oriental hammam - swimming pool, hammam, treatment cubicles 8 bis rue Bachaumont, Paris 2nd M Sentier - Tel +33 (0) Ban Thaï Spa Traditional Thai hammam swimming pool, hammam, treatment rooms 20 rue Dauphine, Paris 6th M Saint-Michel - Tel +33 (0) Hammam Pacha Traditional Moroccan hammam - Swimming pool, hammam, treatment cubicles 17 rue Mayet, Paris 6th - M Duroc - Tel +33 (0) Falguiere Le Royal Thaï Spa - Traditional Thai massage, luxury Thai bath 25 rue Pasquier, Paris 8th M Saint-Lazare and Madeleine - Tel + 33 (0) Les Spa Cinq Mondes Beauty treatments from around the world - hammam, Japanesestyle baths, light therapy bath, treatment rooms - 6 square de l Opéra-Louis-Jouvet, Paris 9th M Havre-Caumartin Tel +33 (0) Sources de l Orient Traditional Oriental hammam - small swimming pool, hammam, treatment cubicles 17 rue des Acacias Paris 17th M Charles-de-Gaulle and Argentine - Tel +33 (0) Les cent ciels Traditional Oriental hammam. Swimming pool, 2 hammams, treatment rooms - 45 bis avenue Edouard Vaillant, Boulogne Billancourt M Marcel Sembat - Tel +33 (0) Another address in the Montorgueil district: PAMPERING FROM MAJOR BRANDS La bulle Kenzo Massages inside exclusive beauty bubbles : tactile treatments and oneof-a-kind colours, perfumes and sensations - 1 rue du Pont-Neuf (4th floor), Paris 1st M Pont-Neuf - Tel +33 (0) Menard Institute Paris Treatments and massages - 21 rue de la paix, Paris 2nd M Opéra Tel +33 (0) L Espace Payot 1,200 m² comprising a swimming pool, jacuzzis, hammams, saunas, treatment rooms, gym and coaching room 62 rue Pierre - Charron, Paris 8th M George- V Tel +33 (0) Spa Nuxe - Treatments, massages, hot water sensory pool , rue Montorgueil, Paris 1st - M Les Halles Tel +33 (0) Spa L Occitane - Treatments, massages, hot water tub 47 rue de Sèvres, Paris 6th - M Les Halles Tel +33 (0) occitane.com Spa Guerlain Hydrotherapy, treatments, massages, make-up - 68 avenue des Champs elysées, Paris 8th - M George V - Tel +33 (0) Lancôme Institut Treatments, massages, make-up - 29 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8th M Madeleine - Tel +33 (0) La Villa Thalgo 1,000 m² comprising a hydro-massage aquatic treatment, exclusive seawater hammam, treatment rooms, fitness centre - 8 avenue Raymond-Poincaré, Paris 16th M Victor-Hugo Tel +33 (0) By Terry - 10 avenue Victor-Hugo, Paris 16th M Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile - Tel +33 (0) Clarins Skin Spa Face and body care treatments. 10 rue de Babylone, Paris 7th - M Sèvres-Babylone Tel +33 (0)