After three attempts, beginning in 1875, the long-awaited restaurant of the Paris Opera is getting ready to open its doors on 27 June 2011 under the management of Pierre François Blanc. Numerous chefs’ names have been circulating regarding this coveted post. The Chef who was finally chosen to take charge of the menu is the [...]
If you are looking for a sophisticated boutique hotel in Paris close to the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde, check out the newly renovated La Maison Champs-Elysées, redesigned by Maison Martin Margiela. The intriguing theatrical environment blends reality and trompe-l’oeil into a surreal atmosphere. The hotel’s 40 rooms and suites feature comfortable [...]
Now managed by the Raffles Group, Le Royal Monceau was originally designed by Louis Duhayon and has since become very popular among artists and celebrities. Notable guests have included Winston Churchill, Madonna, and Michael Jackson. Other artists and celebrities such as Walt Disney and Coco Chanel have used it as a meeting point since its [...]
Located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Pres on the Left Bank, La Belle Juliette opened in January 2011 to the delight of visitors looking for intimate lodgings in Paris. This opulent yet cozy boutique hotel is inspired by Juliette Recamier, the famous literary salonierre who was revered for her ability to charm and entertain. She was [...]
I love the Canal St. Martin neighborhood in Paris and I’ve been looking for a modern boutique hotel in this area for a long time. To my delight, Le Citizen, a 12-room boutique hotel, has just opened and all rooms overlook the canal. The hotel was renovated this year with interiors designed by Christophe Delcourt. [...]
Are you tired of the same mass-market guides that send you to places where tour operators also take their clients? Check out The Little Bookroom’s splendid travel guides which reveal secret places in Italy and France (and elsewhere) that most guide books never mention. I love the dreamy photos and illustrations, the gorgeous layout and [...]
Inès de la Fressange, French fashion model and style icon, has written a book called La Parisienne which contains her favorite addresses in Paris for fashion, beauty, home interiors and spas, as well as cafes and restaurants. You can buy the book online at Amazon.fr and FNAC. The English translation won’t be out until spring [...]
If you are going to Paris and are looking to stay in a modern design hotel with retro chic elements, as well as excellent shopping nearby, check out the Hotel Jules, located in the 9th arrondissement, within walking distance from the grands magasins (big department stores) such as the Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, as well [...]
Hotel Sezz is as elegant as the finest places in Paris, yet it is contemporary and has none of the stiff formality that accompanies the more traditional luxury hotels in the city . The hotel has a friendly staff member to welcome you with a kind hello and a drink upon arrival. With only 26 [...]
Hotel Du Parc is a boutique hotel with 23 art-deco style double standard rooms located in the 14th arrondissement of Paris on the Left Bank. It is only 10 minutes from the Jardins Luxembourg and 2 minutes from the Gare Montparnasse. The neighborhood around Hotel du Parc is filled with lively cafes, brasseries and trendy [...]