Inaugurations No. 74

Inaugurations No. 74
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Who would have believed it? One of the world’s most famous institutions is opening to the public; two
major hotels are opening in Paris, one with the accent on exoticism, the other on the history of France;
two top chefs are opening their restaurants in Paris and shaking up the world of gastronomy; and finally, a
mythical name in French lifestyle unveils its newly refurbished historic address. In short, a fantastic autumn
in Paris!
Culture //
Visit to the unique United Nations, in Paris
Whilst most people start their tour of Paris with a visit to the Eiffel Tower, or the Louvre Museum, some tourists
look for more unusual ideas … Now they will be able to satisfy their curiosity with a visit to Unesco (United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). A great way to imagine slipping into the skin of a
diplomat in the General Conference room! The visitor will learn a lot about this institution, its missions and
emblematic projects, as well as its rich heritage. The 260 works of art on show testify to the artistic diversity of
the 195 member countries and make Unesco a veritable museum: Calder, Erró, Giacometti, Goya, Le Corbusier,
Mondrian, Moore, Picasso, Vasarely, Vélasquez, etc.
The guided tours last from 40 minutes to 1hr30 and are adapted to the profile of the visitors (groups or individuals) and are an opportunity to discover a trilingual exhibition and two temporary exhibitions, all in a contemporary building and rare Japanese garden in Paris.
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Unesco
7 place de Fontenoy, Paris 7th
Tel +33 (0) 1 45 68 10 00
www.unesco.org
Individuals: guided tours from Tuesday to Friday at 11am in French and 4pm in English
Groups: visits@unesco.org
Accommodation //
Huatian Chinagora Hotel: another world on the edge of Paris
Chinagora, a legendary building a few steps from Porte de Bercy, has gained a new lease of life. Taken over by
the Chinese group Huatian, this hotel complex at the junction of the Seine and the Marne has been refurbished
with the aim of making it a highly-luxurious and refined venue in Chinese style.
The initial architectural challenge of its construction was taken up by a Chinese architect, Liang Kunhao, who
took his inspiration from the Forbidden City in Peking, 20 years ago. The resulting work comprises five gigantic
buildings with a surface area of 44,000 m2 and a central garden of 200 m2 in the style of traditional Chinese
gardens. In the heart of Chinagora is a luxury nine-floor hotel with guest rooms in pure contemporary style,
with a view of either the Marne or the interior garden; a gastronomic Chinese restaurant as well as seminar and
wedding rooms. The rather out-of-date rococo decor and gaudy colours of the 90s has been replaced by marble,
and a purist style of cream and brown shades in the hotel’s 187 guest rooms. Attention to detail includes the
replacement of signs such as ‘Do not disturb’ by automatic buttons.
A veritable haven of peace for the leisure tourist or private and professional events.
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Huatian Chinagora Hotel
1 place Confluent, Alfortville
Tel +33 (0)1 43 53 58 88
www.chinagora.fr
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Chateau life at Chantilly
Formerly a place of relaxation for the princes of France, the Auberge du Jeu de Paume has just opened in Chantilly in a historical and prestigious setting. Only 45 minutes from the capital and 20 minutes from the airport of
Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle, it is an invitation to enjoy history and luxury. The Auberge du Jeu de Paume is situated
in the centre of this town with its rich past, symbolized by the chateau, the grand stables and the racecourse. It
seeks to strike a balance between heritage and modernity.
The 67 guestrooms plus 25 suites are luxuriously decorated showing the essence of French expertise and sophistication: Toiles de Jouy and Louis XV-style furniture in solid oak and Italian marble with all contemporary comfort
and pure lines.
Guests can choose from two restaurants. The Table du Connétable is a gastronomic restaurant. The decor includes
parquet flooring in a chevron pattern with superb rugs, all in beige and burgundy colours. The sophisticated
cuisine blends traditional flavours with creative touches and the young chef Arnaud Faye works from a kitchen
opening onto the dining room enabling clients to admire the work of the team as they enjoy their meal. There is
also a wonderful view through the large windows onto the gardens of the chateau. The brasserie of the Winter
Garden, opening onto the patio serves more simple and convivial meals using local and seasonal produce. The
interior decor, with its ‘Galeries des Singeries’, makes reference to the work of Christophe Huet that can be seen
at the chateau.
For relaxation, there is also the spa, of Moorish inspiration with coloured mosaics … the perfect place to end or
begin a day of cultural visits.
Business travellers have an upscale conference centre with five rooms equipped with the latest technology.
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Auberge du Jeu de Paume
4 rue du Connétable, Chantilly
Tel +33 (0) 3 44 65 50 00
www.aubergedujeudepaumechantilly.fr
Gastronomy //
Pierre Sang in Oberkampf: young and inventive cooking
Pierre Sang Boyer, finalist in the Top Chef TV series, opened his first restaurant this year in the popular and
lively rue Oberkampf. No menu here: the cooking depends on seasonal products and the mood of the young
French chef of Korean origins. His cooking, he says, has enabled him ‘to weave links between the two cultures
and seeks to be the expression of a certain humanism. In this way it is the reflection of a world that is a mix
of flavours, traditions, cultures and colours’. And the venue is similar: open kitchen, unadorned spare style,
modular spaces, etc. On the lower ground floor, a wine cellar hosts 20 or so people in a more cosy atmosphere
and may be privatized. Three options are offered at lunchtime: two, three or four dishes. In the evening, a six
course menu is served, with pairing of food and wine. The cooking is creative and gourmet with dishes like the
Madagascar gambas in kadaif with a sweet and savoury sauce; pig’s cheek, cream of sweetcorn, onions and
pink beetroot; or even the already famous sweet couscous made with semolina rice pudding-style, seasonal
fruit and martini/mint granitas. Finally, on Sunday evening, the restaurant offers a unique buffet meal, prepared
by Pierre Sang.
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Pierre Sang in Oberkampf
55 rue Oberkampf, Paris 11th
http://pierresangboyer.com
La Dame de Pic plays her hand of flavours
Restaurant proprietor Anne-Sophie Pic, who hails from Valence on the banks of the Rhône and who is the only
woman to have been awarded three Michelin stars in France, has opened her first restaurant in Paris, on rue du
Louvre. Here the focus is on flavours, refinement and sharing. To embark on this adventure, Anne-Sophie Pic
called on the talents of perfume maker and tester at Takasago, Philippe Bousseton, with whom she worked on
the harmony of perfumes and flavours. Three menus are offered for this first menu which will change every two
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months: ‘Vanille ambrée’, ‘Iode et fleurs’ and ‘Sous-bois et épices’. A more simple lunch menu is also served.
As for the setting, the immaculate white kitchen, visible from outside and from the dining room, is simple and
inviting. The tables are laid out next to each other, while at the same time respecting a certain privacy and, on
the wall, wall lamps illuminate paintings of flowers in leather appliqué, which gives the place a sophisticated,
almost theatrical touch.
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La Dame de Pic
20 rue du Louvre, Paris 1st
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 60 40 40
http://ladamedepic.fr
Shopping //
Mythical Lalique
Opened in 1935, the Lalique shop in rue Royale has just had a makeover. The Lalique house is part of France’s
most prestigious heritage; its glass and crystal creations have been part of the collections of the Musée des Arts
décoratifs since 1895. Renowned for its creativity in lifestyle, Lalique, a pioneer of the Belle époque, was one
of the leading initiators of the art nouveau and art deco movements. A jeweller, before being a glass maker, the
founder René Lalique also fitted out the dining room of the liner Normandie, as well as the train of the luxurious
Orient Express; he also decorated hotels and even churches!
Today, the shop in rue Royale presents five different collections: decorative items, interior design, jewellery, art
and perfumes. Reissues of original creations as well as contemporary creations have found their place in an
extended space where there is a play of light on the black granite floor and white walls. The emblematic pieces,
in particular the bottles of perfume, as well as the jewellery and high-end jewellery are majestically presented
in all their timeless and precious beauty.
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Lalique
11 rue Royale, Paris 8th
Tel +33 (0) 1 53 05 12 81
www.lalique.com
Stop press //
The famous Angelina tea room has just opened a 6th Parisian address on the other side of the Seine, at the
Luxembourg Museum. / Boco, the organic restaurant with its concept of food created by great chefs served in
glass pots, opens a 3rd eatery near to Saint-Lazare train station.
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Angelina
19 rue de Vaugirard, Paris 6th
Tel +33 (0) 1 58 65 19 02
www.angelina-paris.fr
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Boco
5 bis rue du Rocher, Paris 8th
Tel +33 (0) 1 45 22 68 42
www.boco.fr
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Auberge du Jeu de Paume
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Culture
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-Renovation work at the Musée de l’Air et de l’espace (April 2012-end of 2014)
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-During the second phase of renovation of the Château
de Versailles, closure of the ‘Grands appartements’ (from
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-Renovation without closing of the Musée de Montmartre
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2ndand, for the first time, the Suzanne Valadon studio opens
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to the public (2012-2014)
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-Reorganization of the Grand Palais with the7th
incorporation of the Galeries nationales and the creation of a shop, a 6th
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cafe and a bookshop (2012-2017)
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-Opening of 4 art house cinemas as part of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in the 13th arrondissement (begin14th
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ning of 2013)
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- Replacement of the bells of Notre-Dame for its 850th anniversary (February 2013)
- End of renovation work at the Musée Rodin (April 2013)
-Opening of the Fondation Jérôme-Seydoux-Pathé for cinema, built by Italian Renzo Piano at 73 avenue des Gobelins
(spring 2013)
- Opening after renovation and extension of the old cinema Le Louxor in the 10th arrondissement (beginning of 2013)
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- Closure for renovation of the Musée national Gustave Moreau (June 2013-beginning of 2014)
- Reopening of the Musée Picasso after renovation and extension (summer 2013)
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-Closure for renovation work of the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner and construction of a sun lounge and cafe (July8th
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spring 2014)
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-Opening of the Institut des Cultures d’Islam in two venues, on rue Stephenson and rue Polonceau, in the Goutte
d’Or district of the 18th arrondissement (September 2013-beginning 2014)
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- Creation of a 250-seat theatre under the Carreau du Temple (November 2013)
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- Launch of the Louvre online reservation system (2013)
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- Reopening of the Musée Galliera after renovation (2013)
- Creation of a Théâtre de la Marionnette (puppet theatre), rue Mouffetard in the 5th arrondissement (2013)
- Opening of the Louis-Vuitton foundation for contemporary art in a Franck Gehry building (end of 2013)
-Renovation of the Monnaie de Paris by Philippe Prost with the opening of shops and creation of a 500 m2 zen garden, and a cafe and gourmet restaurant by Guy Savoy (end of 2013)
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reation of a Paris Philharmonic concert hall by architect Jean Nouvel in the park of La Villette including a 2,400-seat
symphonic concert hall and a panoramic roof and restaurant (beginning of 2015)
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-Opening of the Cité de l’Économie in the former Gaillard townhouse, a listed building dating to 1882 in the 17th
arrondissement. The Cité will have a library devoted to economics, a 120-seat amphitheatre, a restaurant and a
2,500 m2 exhibition space for displays on the economy, currencies and finance (summer 2015)
- Reopening of the Musée de l’Homme after renovation (2015)
-Opening of the Cité de la gastronomie in Rungis with a Musée de l’histoire de la gastronomie et des arts culinaires,
theme gourmet restaurants and a venue for conferences and seminars (2015)
-Transformation of the Hôtel de la Marine by the Louvre: 24,000 m2 of contemporary design space, museum and
offices (2017)
- Reopening of the Musée Ernest-Hébert (date to be defined)
Urbanism
-Transformation of the district Les Halles (2010-2014)
-Construction at La Défense of the Majunga (192 metres) and D2 (171 metres) towers, 69,500 m2 and 50,000 m2 respectively of office space (2011-2014)
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onstruction at La Défense of the Tour Phare, a project of the architect Thom Mayne, 297-metres in height, with
7,000 m2 of shops and services, including a panoramic restaurant on the 66th floor (2011-2017)
-10,000 m2 extension of the André-Citroën Park and installation of fountains, refreshment areas and merry-go-rounds
(May 2012 – summer 2013)
- Renovation of the longest covered passage in Paris: the Passage Choiseul (in the course of 2012)
- Extension of Line 4 of the Métro to the south of Paris in Montrouge (end of 2012)
- Creation of 12 hectares of green space and sports facilities at the Hippodrome d’Auteuil (end of 2012)
-Redevelopment of north-east Paris, between Porte de la Chapelle and Porte de la Villette, creation of the Rosa Parks
station on RER line E, green spaces, a university campus, businesses and services (2012-2016)
-Renovation of the Gare d’Austerlitz by French architect Jean Nouvel with creation of a glass roof and 20,000 m2 of
shopping area (2012-2020)
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pening by the Eurosites group of the first 100% eco-responsible congress centre within the Tour Europe at La
Défense: a 3,500 m2 expanse over 4 storeys with an auditorium, 22 meeting rooms and the Toutbio organic catering
service (March 2013)
-Creation of green spaces and pedestrian areas along a 2.3 km stretch on the Left Bank and Right Bank of the Seine
(spring 2013)
-Re-design of the Beaugrenelle commercial centre with 120 shops, a cinema, a restaurant and a 8,000 m2-terrace
(September 2013)
-Full renovation of Paris’s central post office building by the French architect Dominique Perrault, with the creation of
a hotel **** at the top with a panoramic terrace, new shops and an interior square with plants (2013-2017)
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eopening of a public transport network on the Seine, with three Voguéo river shuttle lines circulating to and from
Suresnes, Maisons Alfort/Vitry sur Seine, the Eiffel Tower, the Invalides and the Musée d’Orsay (end of 2013)
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reation of 1.5 km of green spaces and natural features open to the public along part of the former inner circle
railway line in the 15th arrondissement (end of 2013)
- Redevelopment of the Champ-de-Mars (2014)
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reation of an international congress centre, the World Trade Center, at Roissy, with seven hotels including a *****
hotel, 20,000 m2 of offices, a 6,000-seat congress hall, 75 metre rooms, a 10,000 m2 showroom and two exhibition
halls totaling 30,000 m2 (2015)
- Extension and modernization of the Hippodrome de Longchamp (2013-2015)
-In the 13th arrondissement, construction by Jean Nouvel of Duo, an ensemble of two towers (115 and 175 metres) with
auditorium, 1,832 m2 of shops, hotel **** with 237 bedrooms and panoramic restaurant with terrace (2014-2018)
- Redevelopment of the Grand Palais, Galeries nationales and the Palais de la découverte sites (2014-2022)
-Re-design of the Île Seguin by Jean Nouvel, with a centre for music, a centre for contemporary art, art galleries,
guinguettes (outdoor cafes with dancing) and a 4-hectare garden (2015)
-Construction at La Défense of the two 323 m-high Hermitage towers, with function room, auditorium, contemporary
art gallery, shops, **** hotel with 210 rooms, conference centre and restaurants (2016)
- Extension of the Parc Clichy-Batignolles – Martin-Luther-King to 10 ha (2016)
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- Renovation work at the Gare Montparnasse (2016-2017)
-Renovation of the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont and restoring of it to its original state of 1867 on the occasion of its
150th anniversary (2013-2017)
-Construction at the Porte de Versailles of the 180-m high Triangle tower block with panoramic lift, panoramic viewpoint, panoramic restaurant and cafe and park of 8,000 m2, a project by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron (2017)
- Extension of Line 14 of the Métro from Saint-Lazare to Mairie de Saint-Ouen, through Porte de Clichy (2017)
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xtension of the tramway to the east of Paris, from Porte de Vitry to Porte de la Chapelle (December 2012), then as
far as Porte d’Asnières (2017)
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reation of an extra congress infrastructure at Paris Porte de Versailles, with a surface area of 8,000 to 10,000 m2
with two auditoriums, and modernization of existing halls (2017)
-Renovation of Paris – Orly airport with the combining of the south and west terminals into a single large terminal
adapted to large carriers like the A380 (2018)
- Creation of a TGV train station at Paris – Orly airport (2020)
-Modernization work on the Stade de France and construction of a nearby congress centre with 1,500 places and
500 bedrooms (date to be defined)
Leisure
-Renovation of the first floor of the Eiffel Tower with creation of a 57-metre high glass floor (April 2012-29 November 2013)
- Launch of a music-hall revue at the Folies Bergère (summer 2013)
- Launch of excursions in a Zeppelin airship above the west of Paris (summer 2013)
- Creation of a swimming area on the Daumesnil Lake in the Bois de Vincennes (2013)
- Opening of a brasserie and a luxury suite on the rooftop of the Moulin Rouge (2013)
-Creation by Italian architect Renzo Piano of a 14-room multiplex cinema with 2,800 seats in the future Claude-Benard
neighborhood of the 19th arrondissement (end of 2013)
-Reopening after renovation work of the Parc zoologique de Paris in the Bois de Vincennes with 1,000 animals, 175
species, organized into 6 ‘biozones’ including a 2,000 m2 aviary and a 100 m-long greenhouse (spring 2014)
-Renovation of the Molitor swimming pool, a gem of Art Deco from 1929 and creation of a 98-bedroom MGallery****
hotel with two restaurants and a balneotherapy centre (April 2014)
- Launch of a new music-hall revue at the Lido (2014)
- Installation of new festive lighting on the Eiffel Tower (end of 2014)
-Extension and renovation work to the Roland-Garros Tennis Stadium for the French Open, the Masters Series and
the Fed Cup (2014-2017)
-Extension and modernization work at the Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy to give 21,000 seats (February 2014-September 2015)
-Opening in Évry-Ris-Orangis to the south of Paris of a 133-hectare site devoted to rugby, including a stadium with
a grass pitch and a folding roof, hotels and a thalassotherapy centre (2017)
-Creation of Europa City, in the north of Paris; a gigantic theme park with a snow park, ice-skating rink, indoor ski
slopes, a water park, covered theme park, permanent circus, 500 and 2,000-seater concert halls, exhibition hall,
10 hotels with a total of 2,700 bedrooms, a 230,000 m2 shopping gallery within an 80-hectare landscaped park,
serviced by the Gare du Grand Paris Express (construction 2018-2022)
- Opening at the Cité des Sciences of a 16-room digital complex with restaurants and shops (date to be defined)
-New 100% digital cinema complex by the Pathé group in the 13th arrondissement, Place d’Italie, comprising
10 auditoriums and 1,250 seats (date to be defined)
Accommodation
- Closure of the Hôtel Saint-Merry for renovation work (no date given for reopening)
-Closure for full renovation of the Grand Hôtel Haussmann*** in the 9th arrondissement and transformation into a
51-bedroom concept hotel, **** classification requested (30 June 2012-autumn 2013)
-Renovation work without closure of the hotel Paris Est Lafayette***. The hotel will be renamed Le Mademoiselle on
completion of the renovation work and will be inspired by 1970s fashion (1 July 2012-start 2013)
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-Closure of The Ritz***** for full renovation, including the restaurant L’Espadon and the cooking school Ritz-Escoffier
(1 August 2012-Christmas 2014)
-Opening of the Marcel hotel, a small 35-bedroom hotel opposite the Gare de l’Est, *** category requested (autumn
2012)
-Opening by the Élégancia group of Le Félicien hotel (ex-Passy Home**) after full renovation by Olivier Lapidus
(November 2012)
- Opening by Charm and More of the Nell hotel with 33 bedrooms, **** classification requested (November 2012)
-Opening of the aparthotel Hipark at Val d’Europe, close to Disneyland® Paris and the Val d’Europe shopping centre:
210 apartments including 101 suites, and swimming pool (1 December 2012)
- Closure for full renovation work and construction of a spa at the Crillon***** (décembre 2012-end of 2014)
-Opening of the Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal, a luxury hotel near the Louvre, ***** classification requested (end of 2012)
- Full renovation of the Hôtel Cheverny*** by the Élégancia group, reopening under the Armoni name (end of 2012)
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pening by the Astotel Group of the 123 Sébastopol, a cinema-themed hotel with a swimming pool and private
cinema, facing the Gaîté Lyrique in the 2nd arrondissement, **** category requested (end of 2012)
-Opening of a charming 23-bed hotel in the former Grand Contrôle private mansion house, a building designed by
Jules Hardouin-Mansart in 1684 and belonging to the national Versailles estate (end of 2012)
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pening of the Art hôtel Eiffel, a small 35-room designer hotel in the 15th arrondissement, *** category requested
(2012)
-Building at Paris – Le Bourget airport of a 122-bedroom Marriott hotel with gastronomic restaurant (2012-2013)
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eopening of the Prince de Galles hotel, bar and restaurant after full renovation and creation of a new suite
and fitness space (beginning of 2013)
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pening of a 52-room Buddha Bar boutique hotel, a spa and a restaurant, on rue d’Anjou in the 8th arrondissement,
**** category requested (beginning of 2013)
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pening of a second Saint Christopher’s Inn accommodation centre for young people opposite the Gare du Nord,
with 500 beds including 100 in private rooms with toilets, and multipurpose rooms (early 2013)
- Opening of a 330-bed youth hostel with meeting rooms and auditorium, rue Pajol in the 18th arrondissement (2013)
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eopening after full renovation of the Hotel Cronstadt** in the 9th arrondissement, with a probable change of name,
*** classification requested (2013)
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onversion by Japanese architects Sejima and Nishizawo of the former La Samaritaine department store into a luxury
hotel, Le Cheval Blanc, with 80 rooms and suites overlooking the Seine, a cultural centre, a restaurant with terrace
and shops (2013-2015)
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pening of the first Mövenpick hotel in France – the group’s 100th – in place of the Courtyard by Marriott Paris
Neuilly**** (January 2013) followed by renovation works and extension to reach 282 rooms including 29 suites and
20 meeting rooms for a total surface of 1,100 m2 (2014)
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pening of a new 46-bedroom hotel at no. 18 rue de la Fidelité in the 10th arrondissement by the Relais de Paris
Group, category *** requested (spring 2013)
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pening of a hotel in the heart of the Thoiry zoological garden, with 25 rooms fully accessible to persons with
disabilities (end of 2013)
- Opening of two CitizenM low-cost design hotels in Paris, **** category requested (2013)
- Opening of a Hilton Garden Inn and a Hampton by Hilton at Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle airport (2013)
- Opening of a hotel Roberto Naldi in the 8th arrondissement (2013)
- Opening of a Radisson Blu at La Défense, **** category requested (2013)
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uilding at Porte Maillot of a AC by Marriott hotel, with 149 bedrooms decorated in an urban style, request for ****
classification (2014)
- Opening of a 200-bedroom Peninsula hotel at the Centre de Conférences internationales Kléber (2014)
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pening in Saint-Germain-des-Prés of a hotel-restaurant-boutique by the Zadig et Voltaire brand, with 40 guest
rooms, in a concept of private exclusivity (2014)
- Opening of a fifth Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Paris, near Porte de Saint-Cloud (2014)
- Opening of a 230-room CitizenM design hotel with a restaurant space at Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle airport (2014)
- Opening of a Renaissance hotel near the Porte de Saint-Cloud (2014)
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pening of the 180-room Indochine hotel designed by architect Manuelle Gautrand as part of an entirely ecofriendly project in the 19th arrondissement, *** category requested (2014)
- Opening of a 369-bedroom hotel at La Défense by the Meliá group (end of 2014)
-Opening of a 304-bedroom Mercure and 319-bedroom Ibis Styles hotels as well as a long-stay transfer centre with
accommodation at Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle airport (end of 2014)
-Creation of Villages Nature, an ecological leisure complex by Disneyland® Paris/Pierre & Vacances, with 4 villages and
1,730 cottages over 259 hectares, 9,000 m2 water park and lagoon heated all year round (spring 2016)
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pening of a small luxury hotel by Gérard Depardieu with seven guest rooms at 95 rue du Cherche-Midi in the
6th arrondissement (date to be defined)
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xtension works of the Plaza Athénée***** in 5,500 m2 of annexed buildings, with no closure of the hotel (date to
be defined)
Gastronomy
- Closure for renovation of the restaurant L’Alsace on the Champs-Élysées (August 2012 to mid-2013)
- Reopening after renovation work of the Café de l’Homme at Trocadéro (autumn 2012)
- Opening of a 7th address in Paris for the Pain Quotidien, rue Lepic in Montmartre (autumn 2012)
- Opening of an organic fast food at La Bourse by Marc Veyrat (end of 2012)
-Closure for renovation work of the buffet restaurant on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower (15 March-29 November
2013) and the restaurant 58 Tour Eiffel, also on the first floor (1 November-21 December 2012)
-Opening of a restaurant and function rooms in the bridge abutment of the Pont Alexandre III, on the left bank
(summer 2013)
-Opening of a bar and restaurant in the Maison des Célestins on the bank of the Seine in the Marais as part of the
renovation of the riverbanks (summer 2013)
-Opening of two restaurants at L’Orée du Bois, Porte Maillot, a former pavilion in the Bois de Boulogne, renovated
by the architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte (2013)
- Opening of a Ladurée tea room on the corner of rue des Pyramides and the rue de Rivoli (date to be confirmed)
Shops
-Extension and opening of 18 new shops at Vallée Village (November 2012)
-Renovation of the Galeries Lafayette to mark the 100th anniversary of its historic dome, with the refurbishment of
the Lafayette Gourmet food store and the opening of a new fine dining restaurant (2012)
-Renovation and 4,000 m2 extension of the Bon Marché Rive Gauche department store, with the creation of a wine
cellar and a bar (2012-2017)
-Opening of several stores on the Champs-Élysées: at no. 92 a 2,000 m2 Zara and Zara Home; at no. 78 a flagship
MAC Cosmetics store in a 200 m2 space and at no. 62 Tiffany & Co. (2012-2013)
-Opening of a 2,200 m2 Bucherer shop on the corner of rue Scribe and the boulevard des Capucines, making it the
world’s largest shop for luxury watches (beginning of 2013)
-Full renovation of the Trois Quartiers shopping centre by the designer Ora Ïto to give a surface area of 11,700 m2
on two levels, with a C&A flagship store (5,400 m2), a Marionnaud perfume shop (380 m2), and the already existing
Décathlon (4,360 m2). The new centre will be called Le Madeleine (March 2013)
-Opening of West Paris Outlet, a 24,000 m2 shopping centre with 140 luxury brand factory stores and 4 restaurants,
in the west of the Parisian region (June 2013)
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pening of a second address in Paris for Marks and Spencer in the 15th arrondissement (2013)
- Opening of a new Uniqlo store in a former factory space in the Marais, at 39 rue des Francs-Bourgeois (2013)
- Closure of Virgin Megastore on the Champs-Élysées (date to be confirmed)
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Paris on a cheese board. The capital of gastronomy is also the capital of cheese. With numerous
addresses in Paris, visitors can discover the extraordinary variety of flavours and textures of this French
speciality. Restaurants, wine bars, cheese shops and specialists in gourmet tours: a quick round up of
places to get to know.
Cheese restaurants and wine bars … //
Several restaurants and wine bars put the emphasis on cheese and the ways in which it can be cooked
with set menus or à la carte. In the Marais, Pain, vin, fromage has the look of a mountain chalet with its
exposed stone and beams, and cow bells hung here and there. Accompanied by some three types of bread
(with sesame seeds, poppy seeds or plain), some 50 cheeses are served in recipes such as fondue, raclette,
tartiflette, and toasted open sandwiches. Opened by a former professor of philosophy, Fil’O fromage is a
mix of caterer, wine cellar and restaurant. Upstairs, you can enjoy plates of charcuterie and cheese (from
the Alsace, the Aveyron, and the Basque country), aligot, hot casseroles with ewe’s cheese from Corsica or
goat’s cheese with fig to the sound of jazz. Another concept: the Salon du fromage Hisada, named after its
creator, a Japanese master cheese maker trained in France. With a shop on the ground floor, and a restaurant upstairs, with uncluttered spare design, it offers a buffet of excellent cheeses, cheese boards, fondue,
raclette and cheese toasties. L’Ambassade d’Auvergne, a Parisian symbol of the culinary traditions of the
region for more than forty years, is recommended for its amazing aligot, served with a Parlan sausage or
with breast of duck, below the hams hanging from the ceiling of this rustic inn. Fans of Italian cheese will
opt for Mmmozza, a place devoted to mozzarella in all its forms (bufflonne or cow, burrata, fior di latte,
smoked, etc.). It can be enjoyed along with charcuterie and Italian wines or other cheese specialities, like
the ewe’s cheese with black truffle, to vary the pleasure. At L’Écluse, cheese occupies a choice place on
the menu. Located in the Latin Quarter, this wine bar has a terrace with a wonderful view of Notre-Dame.
Difficult to choose between the Roquefort with a spoon, the thérondels (tomme de montagne) accompanied
with radishes, the Estaing with its quince paste or a cheeseboard for two with two glasses of different
wines. Nicolas a leading wine merchant in the city has opened three wine bars, including one in a former
wine store house in the picturesque Bercy Village with its paved streets. Visitors can taste a variety of
seasonal cheeses either in the lovely stone-walled room or outside on the terrace.
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FIL’O FROMAGE
12 rue Neuve Tolbiac, Paris 13th
Tel +33 (0) 1 53 79 13 35
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L’AMBASSADE D’AUVERGNE
22 rue du Grenier Saint-Lazare, Paris 3rd
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 72 31 22
www.ambassade-auvergne.com
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L’ÉCLUSE
15 quai des Grands Augustins, Paris 6th
Tel +33 (0) 1 46 33 58 74
www.lecluse-restaurant-paris.fr
Four other addresses in Paris
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MMMOZZA
57 rue de Bretagne, Paris 3rd
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 71 82 98
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NICOLAS BERCY
Chai 24, cour Saint-Émilion, Paris 12th
Tel +33 (0) 1 43 40 12 11
www.nicolas.com
Two other addresses in Paris
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PAIN, VIN, FROMAGE
3 rue Geoffroy l’Angevin, Paris 4th
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 74 07 52
www.painvinfromage.com
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SALON DU FROMAGE HISADA
47 rue de Richelieu, Paris 1st
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 60 78 48
www.hisada.fr
Fondues, raclettes, etc. //
Traditional alpine dishes such as fondues, raclettes, tartiflettes and other melted cheese specialities are firm
favourites and there are lots of places in Paris that serve them. Les Montagnards has created a typical Savoy
region atmosphere (red and white decor, old skis and sledges on the walls), in which to enjoy delicious fondues
with three or four cheeses, raclettes, a hot box of mont d’or, or platters of four cheeses and crudités accompanied by a dish of melted cheese. Le Chalet savoyard has a warm and contemporary setting a mix of wood
and metal decor. The menu has a large selection of regional dishes and house specialities: fondues with four
cheeses (cumin, goat’s cheese and honey, Roquefort and nuts, etc.), raclettes (unpasteurized milk, morbier,
goat’s cheese, etc.), tartiflettes (smoked salmon, cèpes, etc.), croziflette, carpaccio à la tome, beef kebabs with
melted cheese, etc. At the Fondus de la Raclette, the omnipresence of wood and snowshoes on the walls plunge
clients into the atmosphere of a mountain chalet. It is a relaxing place to enjoy three-cheese fondues, raclettes
(several sizes) or hefty slices of bread with various toppings. La Grolle de Montmartre transports its clients to a
rustic alpine inn with stone walls, checked tablecloths and jam preserving pans hanging from the ceiling. On the
menu, typically regional dishes: fondue, raclette and reblochonnade. Finally, another great address is the Bistrot
du boursier. It features a solid wood bar and large tables and serves copious fondues and raclettes.
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LA GROLLE DE MONTMARTRE
28 rue la Vieuville, Paris 18th
Tel +33 (0) 1 46 06 88 48
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LE BISTROT DU BOURSIER
88 rue Richelieu, Paris 2nd
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 96 83 59
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LE CHALET SAVOYARD
58 rue de Charonne, Paris 11th
Tel +33 (0) 1 48 05 13 13
www.chalet-savoyard.fr
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LES FONDUS DE LA RACLETTE
209 boulevard Raspail, Paris 14th
Tel +33 (0) 1 43 27 00 13
www.aux-fondus.com
Two other addresses in Paris
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LES MONTAGNARDS
58 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Paris 1st
Tel +33 (0) 1 73 77 86 44
www.lesmontagnardsparis.fr
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The cream of master cheese sellers and ‘affineurs’
(cheese ripeners) //
Paris is full of master cheese sellers who refine selected regionally produced cheeses with care. Established in
Paris in 1909, Androuet has played an important role in introducing the traditions and expertise of French cheese
making to Parisians. This renowned cheese house, which today has six shops, offers more than 200 types of
cheese, as well as a large selection of European specialities (gruyère, manchego, stilton, etc.). Another Parisian
institution of international renown is cheese shop Marie-Anne Cantin, opened in 1950 by her father. It buys
cheeses from local producers then refines the cheeses in its own cellar for 15 days for goat’s cheeses, and for
up to two years for comté. It also organizes bespoke tasting sessions. Equally reputed, Quatrehomme has been
supplying the best restaurants with cheeses since 1953. The first woman to have been voted Meilleur ouvrier de
France in the category for cheese, Marie Quatrehomme offers more than 200 products with great character, from
the most popular (camembert, roquefort, etc.) to the more unusual like the old comté aged for 4 years or the
100-day goat’s cheese. Cheese is also a woman’s business in the small shop Chez Virginie in Montmartre of Virginie Boularouah, daughter and granddaughter of cheese sellers and cheese ripeners. Connaisseurs come here
for its hundred or so flavoursome cheeses, often original or rare like the Savoy goat’s cheeses, the blue cheese
of Aravis or the blue cheese of Termignon. Another ‘star’ of French cheese is Nicole Barthélémy who has a shop
in the heart of the 7th arrondissement of Paris. Behind a pretty facade are some of the finest farm cheeses from
the best local areas, aged with care: the saint-nectaire has a good earthy taste and the renowned fontainebleau
cheeses are the glory of the cheese house. Aux Bons Fromages has been run by the same family for generations
and delights its clientele with a rigorous selection of perfectly aged cheeses from different regions, including
fine cheeses from the Auvergne (fourmes, salers, cantal, etc.) and specialities from the Savoy region (reblochon,
abundance, etc.). Another local address with a great reputation is La Fromagerie de Paris, run by Éric Lefebvre,
Meilleur ouvrier de France, and his wife Patricia. In this tiny place, some 200 cheeses are artfully aged and are
displayed close together, even overlapping, among which a succulent camembert, extraordinary goat’s cheeses
and a large choice of English blue cheeses. Another meilleur ouvrier de France, Laurent Dubois presents the classic palette of French regional cheeses, as well as less well-known and harder to find cheeses that are favourites
of his such as tarentais, stichilton or the old gruyère de chalet. Not forgetting his own creations that he makes
by playing with colours, textures and flavours: brie with figs, mont d’or with fresh truffle from Périgord, nougat
of old Gouda with pistachios, etc.
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ANDROUET
134 rue Mouffetard, Paris 5th
Tel +33 (0) 1 45 87 85 05
http://androuet.com
Five other addresses in Paris
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AUX BONS FROMAGES
64 rue de la Pompe, Paris 16th
Tel +33 (0) 1 45 04 88 67
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BARTHÉLEMY
51 rue de Grenelle, Paris 7th
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 22 82 24
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CHEZ VIRGINIE
54 rue Damrémont, Paris 18th
Tel +33 (0) 1 46 06 76 54
www.chezvirginie.com
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FROMAGERIE LAURENT DUBOIS
47 ter boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris 5th
Tel +33 (0) 1 43 54 50 93
www.fromageslaurentdubois.fr
One other address in Paris
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LA FROMAGERIE DE PARIS
229 rue de Charenton, Paris 12th
Tel +33 (0) 1 46 28 10 21
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MARIE-ANNE CANTIN
12 rue du Champ de Mars, Paris 7th
Tel +33 (0) 1 45 50 43 94
www.cantin.fr
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QUATREHOMME
62 rue de Sèvres, Paris 7th
Tel +33 (0) 1 47 34 33 45
www.quatrehomme.fr
Tasting sessions and gourmet walks based around
cheese //
A walk in Paris can also be an opportunity to discover France’s rich cheese heritage. This is just what Paris
Sweet Paris invites clients to do: enjoy strolling around and discovering the capital from a cultural and gourmet point of view. In the 7th arrondissement for example, from rue Cler to Invalides stopping at a cheeseseller-affineur to taste its specialities, at a charcutier, a chocolatier, etc. With Succulent Paris, gourmets will
stroll around markets or shopping districts meeting talented artisans. They can also improve their culinary
knowledge during tastings of cheese that is in season accompanied by different bread and wine. Meeting
the French also has several activities for good food lovers: a tasting visit to the Beillevaire cheese shop in
the 20th arrondissement, a cheese and wine tasting workshop, and a visit to Rungis with a country-style
breakfast. A gastronomy enthusiast who loves his city, Guillaume Le Roux, founder of Le Vrai Paris, devises
original themed and bespoke tours, on foot, in a 2CV and by other modes of transport. Cheese fans will share
with him the pleasure of a tasting session at one of his favourite cheese sellers: the Ferme Saint-Hubert in
the 9th arrondissement. A native of the Auvergne, Ange Laporte founded Douce France Visites to organize,
among other things, bespoke gourmet itineraries (for individuals and small groups) on foot or in a Rolls
Royce. Her address book features excellent cheese sellers and other local trades people. The Promenade
des Sens team specialize in giving guided tours of local districts to small groups (6 people) based on gastronomy, and with an historic and cultural approach. On request, they organize themed visits (to cheese
sellers, patisserie shops, etc.). Cheese is also on the menu at 4 Roues sous 1 parapluie which offers its
clients the possibility of discovering the pairing of regional cheeses and wine at the restaurant La Truffière
(5th) or L’Écluse. Fans of contemporary design will go to Design à Paris, whose itineraries show the city’s
designer spots. The tour includes a visit to the Milk Factory (11th), an art gallery where culinary designers
exhibit their works, all milk-based products, including cheese. Finally, to know everything about the cheese
specialities of different countries, why not go on a course … to La Belle École, a master cheese seller presents 10 different cheeses, how they are made, the art of serving them and pairing them with wine. You can
also have a lesson in a cheese shop over a lunch of cheeses representative of the six families of cheeses.
A specialist in lifestyle in Paris, Haut de Forme offers blind tastings of four cheeses from the Savoy region
(abondance, reblochon, beaufort and tomme) to teach the history of cheese, its terroir, cheese making
techniques and their appellation contrôlée.
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4 ROUES SOUS 1 PARAPLUIE
Tel +33 (0) 800 800 631
www.4roues-sous-1parapluie.com
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DESIGN À PARIS
Tel +33 (0) 1 74 30 16 75
www.designaparis.com
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DOUCE FRANCE VISITES
Tel +33 (0) 1 84 16 66 05
www.dfvisites.com
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HAUT DE FORME
Tel +33 (0) 1 44 54 02 18
www.hautdeforme.fr
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LA BELLE ÉCOLE
Tel +33 (0) 1 82 83 12 00
www.labelleecole.fr
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LE VRAI PARIS
Tel +33 (0) 6 63 84 39 94
http://levraiparis.com
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MEETING THE FRENCH
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 51 19 80
www.meetingthefrench.com
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PARIS SWEET PARIS
Tel +33 (0) 6 09 04 89 10
www.parissweetparis.com
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PROMENADE DES SENS
Tel +33 (0) 9 81 68 62 79
www.promenade-des-sens.fr
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SUCCULENT PARIS
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 53 95 87
www.succulent-paris.com
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Sleep in the shadow of the eiffel tower. The Eiffel Tower is among the most visited
monuments in the world. It is logical then that the many accommodation options in the area should be
put in the spotlight. The addresses focussed on here are those within the immediate vicinity of the Champ
de Mars and Trocadéro. Only establishments situated inside a perimeter bounded by avenue du Président
Wilson, the Place and Pont de l’Alma, avenue Bosquet, avenue de la Motte-Piquet, boulevard de Grenelle,
Pont de Bir Hakeim, rue de l’Albinoni, rue Benjamin Franklin and Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre
have been taken into account for this zoom in on one of the capital’s top districts.
Five-star rating //
The prestige and exceptional character of Paris’s top hotels match the prestige that surrounds the Eiffel Tower.
They have everything that a demanding and discerning client could wish for: personalized welcome and luxury
fittings, gastronomic restaurants, spas … For a unique and memorable stay a few steps from the Champ de Mars
and the Seine riverbanks.
The Shangri-La, a unique panoramic view of the Tower
Installed in the former residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte, The Shangri-La***** is both close to the Seine,
which it overlooks, the Eiffel Tower and the famous esplanade of Trocadéro. Opened in 2011, this Empire-style
palace offers 57 luxury guest rooms and suites – some of the most spacious in Paris – with classic elegant
decor. The largest suites ‘Shangri-La’ and ‘Chaillot’ (each more than 250 m2), both have a private terrace of
100 m2 with a breathtaking view of the tower. The others offer exceptional views of the city, with the Seine
below, the garden around this mansion house, and of course of the Eiffel Tower (Eiffel Premier rooms). The
Shangri-La is particularly spacious and boasts a business centre and an impressive fitness centre, accessible
24/24 with a personalized coaching service. A 16-metre swimming pool, lit by natural daylight, will open at the
end of 2012. The hotel has a bar and three restaurants with specific atmospheres: the Bauhinia, under a glass
cupola, mixes French and Asian flavours; the Shang Palace offers authentic Cantonese cooking, and finally,
l’Abeille (2 Michelin stars) serves exceptional gastronomic cooking created by the teams of Philippe Labbé, a
devotee of Bernard Loiseau.
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SHANGRI-LA*****
10 avenue d’Iéna, Paris 16th
Tel +33 (0) 1 53 67 19 98
www.shangri-la.com/paris
Four-star rating //
There are numerous 4-star rated establishments in the districts around and within close proximity to the Eiffel
Tower. An ideal choice for a comfortable stay in distinctive hotels, with high-end service.
Le Marquis Eiffel, Left Bank charm
Le Marquis Eiffel**** is housed in a typical Haussmann building, behind the Village Suisse with its galleries
and antique dealers, a few steps from the lively rue de Commerce. This smart contemporary boutique hotel has
been revisited by Paul Sartes (who also designed the decor of La Mamounia in Marrakesh). This timeless decor
gives this establishment an elegant and convivial atmosphere where guests feel at home. The 30 large and
luminous guest rooms are decorated with abstract fabrics matching the colour of the walls (burgundy, caramel
or chocolate), zebra-striped carpet, and designer furniture in light-coloured wood. The chic bar in light-coloured
wood is surrounded by an open-space area with comfortable sofas and armchairs, ideal for relaxing, and the
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lounge cum library provides the opportunity to withdraw into a corner to work. Finally, the terrace is a delightful
area of greenery and tranquillity with elegant furniture, ideal for a drink, meeting a business colleague, or in
fine weather, having breakfast.
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LE MARQUIS EIFFEL****
15 rue Dupleix, Paris 15th
Tel +33 (0) 1 43 06 31 50
http://fr.lemarquisparis.com
Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel, comfortable and modern
The majestic Eiffel Tower is immediately visible from the doorstep of the Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel****.
Fully renovated, this hotel of the Mercure group offers 405 soundproofed guest rooms, whose decor pays a
backward glance to the spirit of the engineer Gustave Eiffel. They comprise 78 family rooms and 20 guest rooms
with communicating doors for those who want to make the most of a family break. For business guests, the
Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel has six meeting rooms for up to 150 people. The hotel has a fitness room – with
a view of the Eiffel Tower! –, a lounge bar and a pleasant restaurant overlooking a particularly luminous garden.
In fine weather, the lush terrace is a wonderful place to eat, have breakfast or simply relax with a drink.
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MERCURE paris centre tour eiffel****
20 rue Jean Rey, Paris 15th
Tel +33 (0) 1 45 78 50 00
www.mercure.com
Mercure Paris Tour Eiffel Grenelle, cosy English atmosphere
Situated to the south-west of the tower, opposite the Dupleix metro station, the Mercure Paris Tour Eiffel
Grenelle**** is ideally situated for exploring Paris’s Left Bank. Its 77 guest rooms, furnished in an elegant and
modern style are an invitation to relax, and some have a view of the top of the Eiffel Tower. The well-equipped
fitness centre has a fitness room and a sauna. To relax over a drink, the Magellan bar is very cosy and has large
leather armchairs. It is a great place to taste one of the many house cocktails, created and put together by
professional barmen, or a cru from the ‘Grand vins Mercure’ wine list.
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MERCURE paris tour eiffel grenelle****
64 boulevard de Grenelle, Paris 15th
Tel +33 (0) 1 45 78 90 90
www.mercure.com
Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, below the tower
Just 250 metres from the hotel, the Eiffel Tower is immediately apparent to the eye. It towers majestically from
avenue de Suffren where the modern building of the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel**** stands. This 10-floor establishment has 460 comfortable and spacious guest rooms (including 18 suites) with large glass windows. Many
of them have a balcony from which to admire the tower. The Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel also has 10 guest rooms
specially adapted for people with reduced mobility. An ‘Executive’ area with an exceptional view of the tower
from the 10th floor of the hotel makes it possible to organize meetings of seminars and business meals. The
Pacific Eiffel restaurant extends over two floors and serves high-quality French cuisine. It opens onto a huge
terrace which is open in fine weather for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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PULLMAN PARIS TOUR EIFFEL****
18 avenue de Suffren, Paris 15th
Tel +33 (0) 1 44 38 56 00
www.pullmanhotels.com
Ramada Paris Tour Eiffel, family comfort
The Ramada Paris Tour Eiffel**** is housed in a modern building with a private car park and 46 spacious and
comfortably furnished guest rooms. Some have a magnificent view of the Eiffel Tower. Several of them for families have been designed like small suites to give everyone more space. For business clientele (the hotel is not
far from the Parc des expositions at Porte de Versailles), the Ramada Paris Tour Eiffel has a specially-equipped
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meeting room for up to 15 people for seminars or meetings. The hotel’s patio, under a large glass roof, is a
pleasant setting for having a drink or breakfast.
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RAMADA PARIS TOUR EIFFEL****
102 boulevard de Grenelle, Paris 15th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 59 90 90
www.hotelramadaparistoureiffel.com
Three-star rating //
There are several hotels in this category close to the Eiffel Tower. The following two hotels offer either cosy
and traditional decor or a modern designer atmosphere. Both are within a short stroll of the district’s top
cultural sites.
Best Western at Trocadéro, peace and quiet
For a different view of the Eiffel Tower, all you have to do is cross the Seine. Situated on the corner of the
Trocadéro esplanade, on the Right Bank, the Best Western au Trocadéro*** is ideally situated for exploring the
district and its wonderful cultural sites. Renovated in 2007, this establishment with its classic decor and predominant wood features offers a quiet and relaxing setting. Its 27 soundproofed and air-conditioned huge guest
rooms are all decorated in soft and warm harmonious shades. Some have a view of the Eiffel Tower. The hotel
organizes excursions and visits to places of interest on request. The patio is a pleasant place to relax and have
a drink (the hotel also has a lounge bar) or have breakfast.
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best western au trocadéro***
3 avenue Raymond Poincaré, Paris 16th
Tel +33 (0) 1 47 27 33 30
www.hotelautrocadero.com
Art nouveau style at the Eiffel Seine
Five minutes on foot from the tower, the Eiffel Seine*** was refurbished in the art nouveau style in 2006. Its
pure elegant black facade indicates the original and designer decor that characterize all the floors of this hotel
of charm and character. The 45 guest rooms are all given a personal touch with listed wall paintings, carpets
with geometrical and stylized motifs of the period, and bespoke furniture in black lacquer. Of Austrian inspiration, the typically 1920s decor extends to all the public areas, with numerous reproductions of paintings by
the Viennese artist Gustav Klimt, one of whose original paintings is exhibited at the Musée d’Orsay. The huge
comfortable lounge bar is decorated in the same style and the large deep comfy settees are perfect places to
relax. For its business clients, the hotel has a meeting room for up to 18 people seated.
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EIFFEL SEINE***
3 boulevard de Grenelle, Paris 15th
Tel +33 (0) 1 45 78 14 81
www.eiffelseine.com
Europe Hôtel Paris, comfort and harmony
On the boulevard, of the Grenelle district and its ‘villagey’ atmosphere, the Europe Hôtel Paris*** offers 37
comfortable and spacious guest rooms with large windows. The establishment also has triple rooms for
parents and children on a family break to Paris. Guest rooms are furnished in a pleasant modern style, with
wooden furniture harmonizing with the soft orange and red shades of the bed linen. The cosy lounge bar is
an ideal place to meet after a busy day sightseeing. The hotel also has a specially-equipped meeting room for
up to 15 people seated.
> EUROPE HÔTEL PARIS***
103 boulevard de Grenelle, Paris 15th
Tel +33 (0) 1 47 34 07 44
www.europehotelparis.com
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Paris Eiffel Cambronne, elegant and contemporary
Also on the Left Bank, the Paris Eiffel Cambronne*** offers up-to-date elegance. Its 50 guest rooms with their
harmony of colours and delicate floral patterns provide a restful atmosphere after a day’s sightseeing. The district has many landmark sites not to be missed such as Invalides, the École Militaire, Unesco and, of course,
the Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars, a short stroll from rue Laos. A final important amenity is the summer
garden, which benefits from daylight all year round, and which fills the breakfast room with light and makes it
an original and delightful setting. A perfect way to start the day in Paris.
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PARIS EIFFEL CAMBRONNE***
166 boulevard de Grenelle, Paris 15th
Tel +33 (0) 1 44 49 63 63
www.hotel-paris-eiffel-cambronne.com
Two-star rating //
For visitors looking for a two-star establishment, the Kensington – the only hotel with this rating in the area
focussed on in this zoom – remains a good compromise and also has a view of the Eiffel Tower.
Discrete charm at the Kensington
The Kensington hotel with its pretty facade stands on the peaceful avenue de la Bourdonnais, close to the
Champ de Mars – a lovely place for a romantic evening stroll. Full of charm, the Kensington** offers 25 guest
rooms with simple but cosy comfort, some of which have a view of the Eiffel Tower. With its welcoming lounge
bar and good quality/price ratio, this hotel is an attractive alternative for those who wish to take advantage of
the local area while at the same time making the most of their budget.
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HÔTEL KENSINGTON**
79 avenue de La Bourdonnais, Paris 7th
Tel +33 (0) 1 47 05 74 00
www.hotel-kensington.com
Non-rated establishments //
Derby Alma, between the Seine and the Eiffel Tower
Halfway between the Seine, the Champ de Mars and Invalides, the Derby Alma is due to open in mid-November after a full renovation. Housed in a fine Haussmann building, its authentic contemporary classic decor is
highlighted by soft and amber colours. The 33 elegant and luminous guest rooms are decorated with distinctive warmth and elegance. Particularly welcoming, the lounge bar will delight fans of cosy atmospheres. Ideal
after a day’s sightseeing.
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DERBY ALMA
8 avenue Rapp, Paris 7th
www.hotelderbyalma.com
The quiet elegance of the Hôtel La Bourdonnais
Slightly further south in the same avenue, but still close to the greenery of the Champ de Mars, the Hôtel
La Bourdonnais is infused with quiet elegance. The 54 cosy guest rooms and suites blend traditional chic
with modern comforts. The large lounge with comfortable armchairs is a great place to relax over an aperitif
with friends. The pleasant breakfast room opens onto an interior garden with luxurious vegetation and open
stonework. What could be more original than starting your day, comfortable seated under the Parisian sky?
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HÔTEL LA BOURDONNAIS
111-113 avenue de la Bourdonnais, Paris 7th
Tel +33 (0) 1 47 05 45 42
www.hotellabourdonnais.com
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Aparthotels and bed & breakfast accommodation //
Why not make the most of the privacy and space of an apartment in the heart of Paris, while at the same time
benefiting from the services of a hotel? Aparthotels have this double advantage for those travelling with the
family or who wish to have the spaciousness of a huge apartment. The district also has numerous bed & breakfast accommodation, for living ‘like a Parisian’ during your stay.
Citadines Tour Eiffel Paris, to live like a Parisian
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Conventions & incentives N0. 74
P A R I S N E W S // O C T O B E R 2 0 1 2
ParisNews puts the spotlight on Parisian tourist trade professionals who have recently joined the Paris
Convention Bureau. Then zooms in on what’s new on the business tourism scene with a presentation of
new offers, the main theme of this rubric. And to finish, a calendar of events features a selection of events
coming up in the next three months.
They have joined the Paris Convention Bureau //
Every month, numerous service providers, agencies, restaurants, hotels and events venues join the Paris Convention Bureau. It is natural then that by way of a welcome, we present them and their particular services, expertise,
etc. This month, we put the spotlight on service providers.
La Cure Gourmande, traditional sweets
Since its creation in 1989, the brand of this manufacturer of traditional biscuits, sweets and chocolates at Balaruc-les-Bains, near to Narbonne, has expanded throughout Europe. It has a network of 28 shops, 6 of which are
in Paris. The company, which is proud of its artisanal approach to production, offers a number of services to
company clients. La Cure Gourmande has a large catalogue of corporate gifts and welcome products specially
designed for the hotel industry such as berlandises, calissons, toffees, nougats and lollipops, etc. the sweet
maker has also created specific partnerships with companies and tour operators. These enable, for example,
company employees to obtain reductions on presentation of their badge, or even for clients of some travel
agents visiting La Cure Gourmande shops in Paris to go away with a metallic box on presentation of a flyer
placed in their Travel Book.
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www.la-cure-gourmande.fr
Les Trois Mailletz, a mythical cabaret
John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie and even the trumpet player Bill Coleman all played in this legendary
cellar in the immediate post-war period. Situated in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, a short stroll from NotreDame, the Trois Mailletz cabaret puts on shows with musicians, singers and dancers that go on until 5am in the
morning! An ideal spot for companies looking for an offbeat place to round off an incentive event in a festive
atmosphere.
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www.lestroismailletz.fr
Eciffice, for an official address on the Champs-Élysées
A company address on the Champs-Élysées? Nothing could be simpler with Eciffice, which provides the full
services of a business centre. Perfect for foreign companies that would like to firmly root their brand on
the French market, or simply have a prestigious business address in the heart of the capital. Eciffice places
its expertise and its technical and logistical means at the disposal of those who wish to make the process
of having an official address for their company a simple formality: providing an address (reception and/or
forwarding) or telephone (supplying of a personalized number), bespoke secretarial services, agenda management, booking of equipped offices or meeting rooms for a day, a half-day or an hour, services for light
meals, video conferences or a virtual office, etc. Eciffice also supplies spaces and equipment for the holding
of seminars and conferences.
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www.eciffice.fr
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L’Île, a restaurant on the Seine
Opened in 1998 and housed in a former powder store on the Ile Saint-Germain, at Issy-Les-Moulineaux, in the
south of Paris, the restaurant L’Île serves gourmet food in an unusual venue. The restaurant, open all year
round, stands on an island in the Seine. Its huge terrace shaded by chestnut trees is a delightful spot in fine
weather and becomes a comfortable winter garden from the beginning of autumn. Available for full private
hire, this restaurant can be used as the setting for all types of events, from an intimate dinner for 20 or so
guests to a seminar for 500 people. Part of the Bertrand Group since 2011, the establishment benefits from
all the functions of this French company centred on catering professions. A team specializing in the organization of events can, for example, manage all of the services linked to putting on a private evening function:
artistic services, decoration, welcome, transport, security or logistics. Everything for a successful evening on
the island.
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www.groupe-bertrand.com/ile.php
Ô Restaurant , 600 m2 on the quaysides
Moored at the Seine quayside, at Levallois-Perret, in the east of Paris, Ô Restaurant is a magnificent 600
m2 barge. A unique venue, whose picture windows guarantee a 180° view of the water and the surrounding
greenery. This is the perfect setting for the organization of private receptions and major functions. The Ô
Restaurant can welcome up to 300 guests seated inside and 200 on the terrace, where the water and its
reflections are a beautiful sight. The chef has taken his inspiration for the menu from the sea. It features
seasonal products, cooked and served with elegant refinement. Taken over by the Bertrand Group in 2011,
the establishment benefits from all the services of this Parisian specialist of themed catering: organization of
turnkey events, including artistic entertainment, supply of technical equipment or even the whole range of
welcome and logistics services linked to the organization of private lunches and dinners.
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www.groupe-bertrand.com/o.php
Latest news from members //
Le Barock, the new venue of the Pearl group
After the Sens, Palais Maillot, Palace Élysée l’Élysée Lounge and the Salon 105, the Pearl Group continues
to expand its network of venues around the Champs-Élysées. Le Barock comprising three large fully modular
spaces topped by a large glass roof is available for full or partial private hire in the week and is transformed
into a club (the Noire Platine), at the weekend. The different volumes, linked by a majestic staircase, are
extended onto a mezzanine with several rooms with different atmospheres, set around a central bar in leather and silver. This venue can host between 10 and 170 guests for sit-down dinners, and up to 400 people
for cocktail buffets. Multimedia equipment is available for the organization of conferences (from 10 to 70
participants).
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www.groupe-pearl.com
The Campana brothers revamp a suite at the Lutetia
Inaugurated in September with the support of the Brazilian Embassy, the new suite at the Lutetia, in Paris, is
simply called ‘Fernando & Humberto’. The two icons of Brazilian design had always dreamed of designing one
of the luxury guest rooms of this timeless hotel on the Left Bank. Recognized for their astonishing work on
taking artisanal objects out of their framework of meaning and their ability to break the aesthetic codes of the
20th century, the two designers have played on contrasts with this contemporary suite set in a classic environment. The hotel furniture has been given shades of brown and green to emphasize the cosy atmosphere
of the room. The carpet, which extends to the bed head, was created especially for the occasion, bringing a
touch of refinement and elegance. The motifs designed by the two artists are repeated on the cushions that
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fit the shapes of the body. To add a finishing touch to the decoration of the suite, the hotel has acquired a
group of posters and silkscreen prints by the Campana brothers from the Vitra Design Museum in Berlin.
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www.lutetia.com
A taste of nomad at Fashion Week
Every autumn, Paris Fashion Week has the whole city buzzing. Fashion shows follow on one after the other and
couture houses live at the intense rhythm of the presentations on the catwalks. This year, Lanvin has called on
the catering company Nomad Food & Design to organize the welcome coffee for the 600 guests there to see
the creations of Alber Elbaz and Lucas Ossendrijver. Far from the traditional coffee and croissants, Nomad Food
& Design has put on a theatrical selection of refreshing drinks, iced, flavoured and frosted teas and homemade
cakes with natural and exotic flavours, served by a team of young maîtres d’hôtel dressed for the occasion with
the famous Lanvin butterfly knot.
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www.nomadparis.com
The Radisson Blu Paris Boulogne gets a makeover
Seven years after it opened, the Radisson Blu Paris Boulogne**** hotel has refurbished its six seminar rooms in
order to meet the demands of its business clientele. These new areas, available since August, are more spacious
and bright benefiting from natural daylight, and are equipped with the latest audiovisual equipment (high-definition video projectors, cutting-edge sound system, etc.). Each room is also equipped with a new signposting
system to provide the electronic display of information relative to the themes of the conferences. Their design
is also in keeping with the overall decoration of the hotel, based on wine and vineyards. The AOC lounge bar
has a modern and cosy atmosphere and an exceptional wine list of wine from great French wine growing areas.
This area too will be fully refurbished before the end of the year.
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www.radissonblu.fr/hotel-parisboulogne
Upcoming events //
The Parisian business tourism calendar has long been punctuated by the numerous fairs and congresses organized in the capital. Since planning is all-important for business tourism professionals, the Paris Convention
Bureau outlines some of the big upcoming events below. Save the date!
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SIAL – Salon international des professionnels de l’agroalimentaire
From 21 to 25 October 2012
Paris Nord Villepinte – Viparis
www.sialparis.fr
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Foire d’automne
From 26 October to 4 November 2012
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles – Viparis
www.foiredautomne.fr
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18th Salon du chocolat
From 31 October to 4 November 2012
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles – Viparis
www.salon-du-chocolat.com
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Congresses
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From 9 to 12 November 2012
Palais des Congrès de Paris – Viparis
www.journees-orthodontie.org
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ADF – Congress of the Association dentaire française 2012
From 27 November to 1 December 2012
Palais des Congrès de Paris – Viparis
www.adf.asso.fr
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JDP – Journées dermatologiques de paris
From 11 to 15 December 2012
Palais des Congrès de Paris – Viparis
www.jdp2012.com
See the full calendar of professional trade shows and congresses:
http://convention.parisinfo.com/en/practical-info/event-calendar/
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As the hotel ‘Montmartre mon amour’ has just opened, ParisNews takes an
interest in Franco-Lebanese renowned ‘atmospherist’ Sandrine Alouf, who is
behind several Parisian hotels. An encounter with this remarkable individual
and a look at an unusual profession.
Can you tell us where you are from and briefly how you became acquainted with Paris?
S.A.: I have a particular historical connection with Paris as one of my grandmother’s was born here. My maternal
grandmother considered herself French but she lived in Belgium. She was very fond of France and even used
to get out the French flag every Bastille Day, which in fact annoyed my grandfather … This extraordinary grandmother who brought me up was someone of importance: a decorator, the first female pupil at an art school,
first woman teacher … My father, of Lebanese origin and my Belgian mother, both graphic designers were also
her pupils. She only dreamed of one thing: that I should go to Paris; already when I was still very young, she
would talk to me about the merits of this city. She was always therefore encouraging me to leave – not that I
needed much encouragement!
Your career path has been an unusual one!
S.A.: I studied art history in Belgium and I ran a museum there. Then, I felt as though I had had enough … I
changed direction and country because of a set of extraordinary circumstances: one day travelling by Thalys to
Paris, a guitar landed on my head. The guitar belonged to a journalist at Inrockuptibles, who was going to work
at Nova, and who, quite embarrassed, offered to do an article about my profession (I was a curator at the time
in a museum for the foundation for architecture in Brussels). We immediately got on very well together and I
then met the director of Nova, who offered me a job. I therefore abandoned everything to come to Paris, but
when I arrived, he had forgotten about the offer he had made! A great moment of solitude … my new start in
Paris had started badly! That was on 1 October 2000.
I had no wish to go back but did not know what to do … Fortunately, my life has been filled with amazing
encounters. Many wonderful people, such as the former Managing Director of the Paris Convention and Visitors
Bureau, Christian Mantéi, who became one of my kind sponsors. Thanks to him, I went to work on a project, the
Universal Exhibition in Seine-Saint-Denis planned for 2004; unfortunately 6 months later, the project fell through
and I found myself again with nothing. The abandonment of the project nevertheless entitled me to compensation that enabled me to create my own company ‘Label Go Libanaise’, a nod to my Belgian-Lebanese origins.
I treated myself to a trip to China, taking with me a camera. In Shanghai, I bought a Chinese bicycle and I
explored. I had somewhere to stay and every day I widened my circle to explore further afield. I took photos of
the city, which at the time was very dirty, photos of grime: for me that looked monster. On my return, I wanted
to thank all the people who had helped me in Paris, and I made a ‘monster cheque book’, which I had wrapped
up by my cheese seller! I sent it to all my contacts. After that, I received calls from shops that wanted to sell
my books including the famous Colette concept store. Then, some advertising agencies contacted me because
they wanted to know what type of photos I took.
Do you have any training in photography? How did things happen?
S.A.: I am totally self-taught and before that I was not especially into taking photographs. You should know
however that I hate the passing of time and therefore I never wear a watch. But as I am very sentimental, poetic
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and emotional, I nevertheless need to mark out my life. I therefore take photos of the sky, every time that I
have strong emotions, whether they are happy ones or not. As a result of this I have 7,000 photos of clouds …
My grandmother, who died at this time, left me a letter which said ‘on Earth as in heaven I will always be there’.
I wanted to tell her that heaven was below, so that she would be with me. I wanted in a way to put heaven
below – you see, everything that I do is linked to my past! I therefore decided to write to the RATP to suggest a
project on clouds in the metro — in a very naïve way, which is quite a Belgian way of behaving! For six months,
I called the same person at the same time on the same day and finally I got a response. It so happened that it
was the Year of Brazil in France and that the RATP were looking for partners to decorate an RER station on the
theme of ecology. The project was to be totally self-financing and I had three weeks to find the necessary financial backing. Luckily, as I had been a curator in a museum, looking for funding was not beyond me. I knocked
at several doors, at government ministries and private sponsors. I then thought about calling Air France, who
the same day offered to fund all my expenses and provide an advertising poster.
Once again it is an incredible story because for several reasons the project did not take off. There was a press
conference which was cancelled and everything fell through though I had prepared a press file in the shape of
an air bubble, badges with my photos of clouds, etc. Everything had therefore been cancelled but my file had
been sent off and I was contacted by ELLE magazine, interested in my badges! I was offered coverage in the
weekly and I put a handful of badges in a shop that I knew, Facteur Céleste, simply to have a bit of visibility.
So successful was it that I had to replenish the badges for more than two years! They were sold in numerous
shops including the famous Colette store.
There were many responses to these: people sent me photos of clouds to complete my collection, a petition
gathered 300 signatures for the clouds to be displayed in the Metro at Barbès where air was needed, rather
than in the RER Luxembourg as initially planned … A professor at the Sorbonne stopped in front of each cloud
and wrote a poem, he sent me all the poems – unfortunately I never succeeded in finding him.
One day, someone offered to buy some of my cloud photos to decorate a hotel reception; I replied that I dreamed more of sleeping in a cloud in a state of weightlessness: that is how I decorated One by the Five.
That is how everything began and how I had my first experience in hotel decoration. But I am not an interior
decorator! I realized that in France, one likes to put people in boxes, I have therefore created my own box: I
am an ‘atmospherist’.
Since your first collaboration in 2008 in the hotel world, how have you focussed your activities?
S.A.: I still take photos, publish books, make atmospheric objects and of course I have created hotels with
atmosphere … After One by the Five, I worked in Paris for the Apostrophe hotel and for Sublim Eiffel. Monmartre
mon amour is my fifth hotel.
Where do your ideas come from and what influences are you sensitive to for the decorations of the the hotels
that you have worked on?
S.A.: I take inspiration from my travels, reading, looking at what is around me, hunting out second-hand objects,
opening different doors … in short by being very curious, on the lookout for anything poetical and magical.
Is Paris such a source of inspiration?
S.A.: I love Paris and I never tire of loving it … I am like a foreigner – which I am – in this City of Light. Unlike in
Brussels, where I was always looking down at my feet so as not to trip over the badly designed pavements, in
Paris I look up to admire the city and see the sky. Paris inspires me and I love creating atmospheres in hotels
that transport guests into a different Paris.
Do you have any projects planned?
S.A.: Yes, a very fine project in Nice for the Groupe Maranatha group (to which Montmartre mon amour belongs)
and a project for a hotel in the 17th arrondissement, near to Parc Monceau ... wonderful new stories to tell.
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What are your favourite places in Paris?
S.A.: The Palais-Royal is my garden! I love the 2nd arrondissement and so I’ve set up my studio there. I also love
to spend fleeting moments at the Louvre Museum, to eat sushi around rue Sainte-Anne, and go to Galignani
bookshop. Paris is so full of amazing little shops that it is impossible to mention them all!
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Hôtel Montmartre mon amour****
7 rue Paul Albert, Paris 18th
Tel +33 (0) 1 46 06 03 03
www.hotelmontmartremonamour.com
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Colette
213 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1st
Tel +33 (0) 1 55 35 33 90
www.colette.fr
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Domaine national du Palais-Royal
Jardin du Palais-Royal
6 rue de Montpensier, Paris 1st
Tel +33 (0) 1 47 03 92 16
http://palais-royal.monuments-nationaux.fr/en/
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Facteur céleste
38 rue Quincampoix, Paris 4th
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 77 12 46
www.facteurceleste.blogs.com
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Hôtel Apostrophe
3 rue de Chevreuse, Paris 6th
Tel +33 (0) 1 56 54 31 31
www.apostrophe-hotel.com
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Hôtel Secret de Paris
2 rue de Parme, Paris 9th
Tel +33 (0) 1 53 16 33 33
www.hotel-design-secret-de-paris.com
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Hôtel Sublim Eiffel***
94 boulevard Garibaldi, Paris 15th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 65 95 95
www.sublimeiffel.com
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Librairie Galignani
224 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1st
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 60 76 07
www.galignani.com
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Musée du Louvre
Place du Louvre, Paris 1st
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 20 50 50
www.louvre.fr
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One by the five
3 rue Flatters, Paris 5th
Tel +33 (0) 1 43 31 52 31
www.onebythefive.com
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