Inaugurations No. 82 - Paris Convention Bureau

Inaugurations No. 82
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Every month ParisNews reveals what is new in Paris. June has a great line-up: a 4-star hotel, a small neighbourhood hotel, an ultra-modern youth hostel, a workshop for made-to-measure couture, an air museum,
a local walk … To see how varied and lively Paris is, read on!
Accommodation //
The hotel R. Kipling, in the style of a gentleman’s residence
The brand new hotel R. Kipling****, which has just opened in the heart of Nouvelle Athènes in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, takes you into another world, just a few steps away from the buzzy atmosphere of Montmartre
and its cabarets.
In a style that lends itself to Orientalism, the decor harmoniously blends post-colonial features with a modern
interpretation of a late 19th-century English house.
The 40 bedrooms (from single room to suite) are decorated in vibrant colours: celadon green, dark purple or
China blue. The curtains have been created especially for the hotel and feature a motif from a Chinese vase.
Chinese furniture completes the look: lacquered wardrobes, pedestal tables in bamboo, safari chairs, etc.
Hotel amenities include, complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel; each room has a courtesy tray with
hot drinks machine, minibar and safe-deposit box. The reception area with its decorative chimney place and
bookcase is a quiet place to relax and yet you are only just a short step from the lively boulevards.
The hotel is the latest work of the Paris-Honotel group, who have deliberately put the emphasis on the atmosphere of a British gentleman and lady’s town house where guests are received like house guests. Certainly a
success.
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HoTEL R. KIPLING****
65 rue Blanche, Paris 9th
Tel +33 (0) 1 55 31 91 99
www.kipling-hotel.com
A touch of the Roaring Twenties at the hotel Joséphine
A neighbour of the hotel R. Kipling and opened at the same time by the Paris-Honotel group, the Joséphine
has been decorated by Julie Gauthron. She has taken her inspiration for the decor from Joséphine Baker and
the many cabarets that made this district, below Montmartre hill, famous 100 years ago. It was the era of the
Roaring Twenties, the belle époque …
Today, a stylish and glamorous atmosphere greet the visitor on arrival: old photos of cabarets, feathered masks,
vinyl records relooked, etc. A huge bookcase and comfortable sofa create a cosy boudoir setting to relax in.
The hotel has 40 superior category double and single guest rooms, some of which have a balcony or even a
terrace with a view over the rooftops of Paris; rooms at the top are attic rooms – a nod to bohemian Paris of
the past. The colour scheme is daring: an astonishing mix of coral with turquoise, and red with lilac. Bed headboards and wardrobes have been created especially for the Joséphine, and naturally they too have a touch of
art deco about them. Bedside tables have been sourced second-hand but the telephones are indeed modern
although they have a vintage look to them.
All the rooms have a courtesy tray, and superior rooms also have a minibar. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available
throughout the hotel. The bright and welcoming breakfast room is also decorated in an atypical mix of styles
in a fine stone vaulted room.
Although most of the cabarets have disappeared, their spirit is still alive and is in the air at the Joséphine.
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HoTEL JOSéPHINE
67 rue Blanche, Paris 9th
Tel +33 (0) 1 55 31 90 75
www.hotel-josephine.com
The Hô Marais, a hotel full of surprises
Recently opened on the edge of the Haut-Marais, near to the recently redeveloped Place de la République this
charming boutique hotel is full of surprises.
Visitors are greeted in a large comfortably furnished and bright reception area. There is a snack area for guests
and iPhone station where they can have a bite to eat and listen to their own music. A glassed-in patio is ideal
for lazing in the sun, in tranquility, away from the hustle and bustle of the boulevard. The 33 classic, superior
and duplex bedrooms, and suites, face either onto boulevard du Temple or an interior courtyard, with soundproofing for guaranteed calm. The upper bedrooms have a balcony with a view of Place de la République and,
in the distance, Sacré-Coeur. The decor with exposed beams has a very Parisian touch. Restful colours, lamps
that seem to float in the air, sleek modern bathrooms, little details like chalk sketches here and there create an
elegant and original atmosphere. The duplex bedrooms offer luxury with a difference: a bath tub with lion’s feet
at the end of the bed for instant relaxation and romance.
A final surprise is a rooftop terrace where guests can relax in the sunshine and enjoy a breathtaking view over
the east of Paris.
The lower-ground floor has a well-being space complete with hammam, sauna, fitness room, and massage room,
open all the time.
Finally, the bright and colourful stone vaulted breakfast room gets visitors off to a great start to the day with a
full buffet breakfast.
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HoTEL HÔ MARAIS***
38 boulevard du Temple, Paris 11th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 07 13 27
www.hotels-emeraude.com/hotel-ho-marais.html
100% ecological accommodation in Paris for young people
Converted from an old 1920s warehouse in metal, the Yves Robert youth hostel has just opened in the
biggest eco-district in the capital, close to the Gare du nord. Clad in wood and a haven of peace, it opens
onto a 9,000 m2 garden. It constitutes the most important urban solar ‘power station’ in France with 3,500
m2 of photovoltaic panels on the roof making it a model of sustainable development. It also boasts sorting
of waste, recuperation of rain water, perfect soundproofing … It is the first ecological hostel in the world
to open in a capital city.
The 130 bedrooms offer from one to six single or bunk beds, table, chairs, individual locker, wash basin,
shower and complete bedding. Electric plugs, USB and e-book reader in bedrooms.
Large open communal areas offer opportunities to share different activities: pool table, table football, a
nightclub and huge terraces opening onto the garden.
A self-service cafe is open every day for all meals, and two modular dining rooms are available for a
separate sitting for groups. Other facilities include seven fully-equipped and modular meeting rooms with
daylight, and a 180-seat function room for the organization of events that may be independent of the
accommodation at the hostel or combined with it.
NB the hostel is fully accessible to disabled people, individuals or groups.
The single rate is €29.50, including breakfast. Also included, an international atmosphere that fosters dialogue and sociability.
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AUBERGE DE JEUNESSE YVES ROBERT
20 rue Pajol, Paris 18th
Tel +33 (0) 1 53 26 97 92
www.hihostels.com
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How a private mansion house was converted into a hotel: the
San Régis …
This private mansion house was built in 1857, in rue Jean Goujon, close to the Champs-Élysées and avenue
Montaigne, in an era when the sound of horse and carriages and the rustling of the dresses of elegant ladies
were familiar sounds. It was in 1923 that Simon André Terrail, the owner of the Tour d’Argent, converted the
building into a luxury hotel. That was the start of the adventure for the San Régis***** which continued when
the hotel was bought by Elie George in 1984. Now another page is being written with the recent renovation
carried out under architect Pierre-Yves Rochon, who had already overseen the first phase of the decoration.
This time, the classic bedrooms have been given a more contemporary touch. Paintings, furniture, porcelain
and wallhangings have been carefully selected in light colours ranging from soft green to blue or pale yellow
that enhance the floral motifs and fine decorative materials. Complimentary Hermès toiletries and a courtesy
tray are provided for the pleasure and comfort of guests.
The bar-restaurant ‘Confidences du San Régis’ has undergone a more significant refurbishment. The same
colour palette is used as in the guest rooms and it has all the cosiness and luxuriousness of the hotel. Three
small consecutive rooms dominated by a magnificent glass roof are a pleasant place to eat and have the
atmosphere of a winter garden – emphasized by plant walls. The new menu by chef Christophe Lericolais
combines classic dishes with chic, fun and gourmet snacks (sweet and sour gambas with mango chutney,
sea bass with saffron sauce and mushroom raviolis, club sandwich, etc.). The mouthwatering desserts are
prepared every day by Pâtisserie des Rêves. This is an ideal place for lunch and dinner but also for a snack
or aperitif served by attentive and discrete staff. Quintessential Parisian chic for this hotel which celebrates
its 90th anniversary this spring!
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Hotel SAN RéGIS*****
12 rue Jean Goujon, Paris 8th
Tel +33 (0) 1 44 95 16 16
www.hotel-sanregis.fr
Hotel Obododo: affordable rates in the people’s Paris
The Obododo bistro is now a hotel too. Well known by visitors who eat there after visiting Père Lachaise cemetery,
Obododo is a cosy place with mismatched furniture creating the atmosphere of the people’s Paris.
The hotel is situated on the first floor of the little house which is on the corner of the appropriately named rue
de Repos. There are only 10 bedrooms, which are all new, peaceful and have a view of the cemetery. Each room
has a decor that is in some way unique (a certain fabric, or a mirror in a certain place, etc). Three of the rooms
are particularly spacious and can easily accommodate a third person in an additional bed. An unusual detail: in
one of these larger rooms there’s a large old safe, a remnant of the shop which used to occupy the building, the
key of which is missing, making it impossible to find out what’s inside … a notice to the curious! Note: while each
room has a shower and a washbasin, the toilets are situated on the landing in two separate rooms for men and
women and are very clean.
The second floor, beautifully designed under the loft, is a communal area perfect for reading, relaxing and even
working thanks to an Internet connection.
Breakfast is served in the Parisian bistro on the ground floor. A simple but tasty menu for lunch, dinner and snacks
is available at any time of day.
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HoTEL OBODODO
28 boulevard de Ménilmontant, Paris 20th
Tel +33 (0) 1 43 48 77 36
[email protected]
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Culture //
Promenons-nous… sur les Grands Boulevards de Paris
(Let’s take a walk on the Grands Boulevards of Paris)
A new product for discerning tourists. In order to provide an offer that is both attractive and intelligent, several
Parisian sites (cultural, fun or gourmet) situated on or around the Grands Boulevards have decided to team up
to offer a common pass to make life easier for their visitors: The Musée Gourmand du Chocolat, the Musée du
parfum Fragonard, the Musée Grévin, the Tour Jean sans Peur, the Étoiles du Rex, Les Noces de Jeannette bistro,
the Manoir de Paris, the Restaurant du Faubourg, Le Valentin tea room, Paris-Story multimedia show, Visites
Spectacles and 4 Roues sous 1 Parapluie have come up with an initiative to help visitors discover the wealth of
their collections. For every full price ticket bought in any of these places, you are entitled to various reductions
on their partner sites, of between 10% and 25%.
Plus, the 1Paris2Rêve tour guide company is offering guided tours of the Grands Boulevards. With no need to
book, visitors interested in these guided walks in French and Spanish can just turn up at the meeting point
indicated on the pass. Two itineraries are offered: the first goes from Porte Saint-Denis to Boulevard des Italiens
and the second goes from Boulevard des Italiens to Madeleine.
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promenons-nous sur les grands boulevards de paris
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Promenons-nous-sur-Les-Grands-Boulevards-de-Paris/254470664694253
Until 17 October 2013
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1paris2rêve
Tel +33 (0) 1 44 93 01 73
www.1paris2reve.com
Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace: the world’s leading aeronautical
museum puts the finishing touches to its new decor
Located in the north of the capital, on the site of Le Bourget airport, the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace has just
finished its first phase of renovation work and offers visitors the opportunity to see the renovated ‘Salle des
Huit Colonnes’.
Fully restored to be identical to the original, this art deco space, at the heart of the former airport designed
by Georges Labro, bore witness to the journeys of millions of passengers from the 30s to the 70s. Built in
1937 for the Exposition Universelle, the departures and arrivals lounge presents a magnificent glass dome and
a black and white chequered floor. It is now being transformed to host prestigious events. Other parts of the
museum that have undergone work include the three Fouga Magister jets which were previously displayed at
the entrance to the museum and which have now been replaced by full-scale models. This two-seater jet dating
back to the 50s, used for training fighter pilots, is a symbol of the Patrouille de France which has used it for
more than 25 years.
The museum is the world’s leading aeronautical museum, in terms of age and the wealth of its original collections of more than 150 authentic planes, numerous items on the theme of 18th and 19th century hot air
balloons and objects related to space, like models of the Ariane rockets. To complete the tour, you can take
a break at the Hélice restaurant or visit the museum shop which has a multitude of scale models, and other
aeronautical gadgets to delight children and adults.
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musée de l’air et de l’espace
Aéroport de Paris – Le Bourget, Le Bourget
Tel +33 (0) 1 49 92 70 00
www.museeairespace.fr
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Shopping //
The Atelier anonyme for bespoke couture
In the intimacy of a delightful apartment in the stylish 16th arrondissement, a couture workshop for Parisian
women and women from elsewhere. The Atelier anonyme offers handcrafted design for all articles of women’s
clothing whether they be modern or timeless classics, simple or sophisticated.
The collections, presented twice yearly in Paris and in London show the trends and inspiration of the atelier’s
dressmakers, which clients can then have tailored to their taste: fabric, colours, cut … everything can be changed and adapted. The palette of colours is almost infinite, from timeless black, brownish-grey and grey to the
brightest colours. The fine fabrics are made only within Europe: cashmere, fine wool from men’s suits come
from Italy, the Netherlands, Britain and of course France. Lace comes from the historic house of Sophie Hallette,
famous for having made the lace for Kate Middleton’s wedding dress. An unusual detail: every model has a
reference name: Justine, Amélie, Bérénice ou Clémence. Every order requires three appointments and a total of
four weeks. First of all measurements are taken and there is a choice of patterns and fabric and a discussion
regarding the details and adaptations required by the client. Then 15 days or so later the first fitting takes place
to ensure that the dress ‘hangs’ perfectly. Finally, two weeks later just before delivery, for any final details and
adjustments. Appointments may take place at the showroom in total privacy, or at the client’s hotel.
The entire fabrication of the article takes place in Paris, in the workshop adjoining the showroom. The small
team of four people which makes up the Atelier anonyme are passionate about offering fine basics that are
elegant, pure and simple, unique and lasting, as well as exceptional items of clothing for a special occasion.
A confidential address for exceptional shopping … that’s Paris!
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ATELIER ANONYME
185 rue de la Pompe, Paris 16th
Tel +33 (0) 9 81 67 12 29
www.atelier-anonyme.fr
Only by appointment
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Watch this space //
Culture
-Opening of the Saint-Jacques Tower to the public; 58-metres-high and dating from 16th century (5 July 2013)
- Closure for renovation of the Musée national Gustave Moreau (15 July 2013-beginning of 2014)
- Reopening after renovation of the Notre-Dame church towers (26 August 2013)
-Closure for renovation work of the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner and construction of a sun lounge and cafe (17 September 2013-spring 2015)
- Reopening of the Musée Galliera after renovation (28 September 2013)
-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 and beginning 2014)
-Opening of 4 art house cinemas under the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in the 13th arrondissement (October 2013)
- Reopening of the room displaying the Lady with the Unicorn tapestries at the Musée de Cluny (end November 2013)
-Reopening of the Musée Picasso, after full renovation and an extension, in a 2,000 m2 building, re-layout of the
garden and creation of a cafe (December 2013)
- Launch of the Louvre online reservation system (2013)
- Creation of a Théâtre de la Marionnette (puppet theatre), rue Mouffetard in the 5th arrondissement (2013)
-Opening of the Fondation Jérôme-Seydoux-Pathé for cinema, built by Italian Renzo Piano at 73 avenue des Gobelins
behind a building with a facade sculpted by Rodin (beginning 2014)
-Creation of a 250-seat function room and an events space with a surface area of 1,900 m2 under the Carreau du
Temple – a large metal and glass building from 1865 (beginning of 2014)
- Opening of the Louis-Vuitton foundation for contemporary art in a Franck Gehry building (2014)
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nd of renovation (without closure) of the Musée de Montmartre and, for the first time, the Suzanne Valadon studio
opens to the public (2014)
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eopening of the Monnaie de Paris after renovation by Philippe Prost with the opening of shops and creation of a
500 m2 zen garden, a cafe and gourmet restaurant by Guy Savoy (autumn 2014)
-Opening after renovation by French architect Dominique Perrault of the Pavilion Dufour and the old wing of the
Château de Versailles with new public welcome areas and the creation of a 200-seat auditorium and a gastronomic
restaurant (autumn 2014)
-Full renovation without closure of the Musée Albert-Kahn at Boulogne, as well as the garden: creation by the Japanese architect Kengo Kuma of a new building with a surface area of 2,300 m2, a museum of prints and a 120-seat
auditorium, as well as the opening of a Japanese tea room and a restaurant (January 2015-2017)
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reation of a Paris Philharmonic concert hall by 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)
- End of renovation without closure of the cupola of the Panthéon (March 2015)
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reation 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)
- End of restoration of the facade of the Basilique Saint-Denis (2015)
- Reopening of the Musée de l’Homme after renovation (2015)
-Transformation by the Louvre of the Hôtel de la Marine: 24,000 m2 of contemporary design space, museum and
offices (2017)
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nd of reorganization of the Grand Palais with the incorporation of the Galeries Nationales and the creation of a
shop, a cafe and a bookshop (2017)
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reation of a museum of urban transport at Chelles to the east of Paris, with 150 trams, buses, trolleybuses, omnibuses as well as signs, uniforms and photos (2018)
- Creation of a ‘City’ of gastronomy at Rungis with areas for conferences, culinary events, restaurants and shops (2020)
- Reopening of the Musée Ernest-Hébert (date to be defined)
-Work to reorganize the layout of the welcome area under the Louvre pyramid: toilets, welcome of groups, orientation
(date to be defined)
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Urbanism
- Transformation of the district Les Halles (2010-2016)
-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 Jean Nouvel with creation of a glass roof and 20,000 m2 of shopping area
(2012-2020)
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pening to the public of 6 hectares of the Jardin de l’École du Breuil – a horticultural school established in 1867
in the Bois de Vincennes. Access to the English garden, the rose garden, the lawns and the fruticetum (June 2013)
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nd of extension work at André-Citroën Park over an additional 10,000 m2 and installation of fountains, refreshment
areas and merry-go-rounds (summer 2013)
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pening of Aéroville, a 110,000 m2 shopping centre near to Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle Airport with 205 shops including some new to France, 30 gourmet restaurants and kiosks, a multiplex cinema (12 screens) and a hypermarket,
plus a cafe for events with a view of the airport runways (17 October 2013)
-Opening of the 4-floor Beaugrenelle shopping centre with 120 shops, 10 restaurants, 10 cinemas, a panoramic bar
and a 7,000 m2-garden terrace (23 October 2013)
-Creation of a 5,000 m2 green area in the Marais between the rue Jouy, rue de l’Hôtel de Ville and rue des Nonnains
d’Hyères (autumn 2013)
-Creation of a 3,500 m2 green area on the site of the former vegetable garden on the Hôpital Laennec, in the
7th arrondissement, behind the Jardin Catherine Labouré (end 2013)
-Opening of a sports centre with swimming pool, outside climbing wall and garden with a surface area of 2,300 m2,
close to the Champs-Élysées, 206 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré (end 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)
- Extension and modernization of the Hippodrome de Longchamp (2013-2015)
-F ull renovation of Paris’s central post office building by the French architect Dominique Perrault, with the creation of
a hotel **** at the top with 80 bedrooms and a panoramic terrace, new shops and an interior square with plants
(2013-2017)
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enovation 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)
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reation in the Marais of a garden communal to the Albret and Coulanges mansion houses, accessible via 10 rue
des Rosiers (August 2014)
- Redevelopment of the Champ-de-Mars (2014)
-Inauguration at La Défense of the Majunga (194 metres) and D2 (176 metres) towers, 69,500 m2 and 50,000 m2
respectively of office space (2014)
- Creation of a 1,000 m2 garden between rue Bréguet and rue Chemin Vert in the 11th arrondissement (2014)
-Creation of a 5,600 m2 green walkway linking Saint-Ambroise church and boulevard Richard-Lenoir in the 11th arrondissement (2014)
-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 (2014-2016)
-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)
-Creation of a congress centre, the International World Trade Center, at Roissy, with seven hotels including a *****
hotel (for a total of 1,748 bedrooms), 20,000 m2 of offices, a 6,000-seat congress hall, 75 meeting rooms, a 10,000 m2
showroom and three exhibition halls totaling 48,690 m2 (2015)
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reation close to the Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle Airport of the A Park project, a complex for trade between Europe,
China and South-East Asia, specializing in renewable energy, with a hotel centre with 800 bedrooms (2015)
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enovation 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 (2015-2018)
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- Renovation of Montparnasse train station and creation of waiting rooms and new shopping areas (2015-2019)
- Extension of the Parc Clichy-Batignolles – Martin-Luther-King to 10 ha (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)
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xtension of Line 14 of the Métro to the north from Saint-Lazare to Mairie de Saint-Ouen, through Porte de Clichy
(2017) and to the south as far as Paris-Orly Airport (2027)
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xtension of the tramway to the north of Paris, from Porte de la Chapelle to Porte d’Asnières, i.e. 4.3 km and 8 stations
(2017)
- Extension of metro line 12 to the north of Paris as far as Aubervilliers town hall (2017)
-Inauguration at La Défense of the two 323 m-high Hermitage towers, with function room, auditorium, contemporary
art gallery, shops, **** hotel with 210 bedrooms, conference centre and restaurants (2018)
-Inauguration at La Défense of the Phare tower, a project of the architect Thom Mayne, 296 metres in height, with
7,000 m2 of shops and services, including a panoramic restaurant on the 66th floor (2018)
- Extension of metro line 4 to the south of Paris towards Bagneux (2019)
- Creation of a TGV train station at Paris – Orly Airport (2020)
- Opening of a high-speed train line between the Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle Airport and Amiens via Chantilly (2020)
- Extension of metro line 11 to the east of Paris as far as Rosny-Bois-Perrier (2020)
-Extension of line E of the RER from Saint-Lazare to Porte Maillot, La Défense and beyond as far as Mantes-la-Jolie
(2020)
- Development of an express metro network around Paris, with 200 km of lines and 72 stations (2020-2030)
-Opening of an additional congress infrastructure at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, on the 3rd floor of hall 7, over
10,700 m2 with two auditoriums, and the modernization of exhisting halls with the creation of a 52,000 m2 plant
roof and 2,600 m2 of shops (2023)
-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)
-Creation of a hanging garden by Jean Nouvel on the Rose de Cherbourg Viaduc at La Défense, and the building of
two towers of 231 and 83 metres (date to be confirmed)
Leisure
-Renovation of the Théâtre Marigny and creation of a restaurant (July 2013-October 2014)
- Launch of excursions in a Zeppelin airship above the west of Paris (August 2013)
- Creation of a swimming area on the Daumesnil Lake in the Bois de Vincennes (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)
-Launch of a new revue by Manfred Mugler, ‘Mugler Follies’, with 25 artists: dancers, acrobats, singers, actors, models
and performers, at the Théâtre Comédia (10 December 2013)
-Extension and modernization work at the Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy to give 21,000 seats (February 2014-September 2015)
-Renovation of the Molitor swimming pool, a gem of art deco from 1929 and creation of a 124-bedroom MGallery****
hotel with two restaurants and a balneotherapy centre (March 2014)
-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 (12 April 2014)
- Launch of a music-hall revue at the Folies Bergère (summer 2014)
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pening of a ‘digital’ guinguette in the 13th arrondissement with restaurants, bars, concert hall and wall showing
images (summer 2014)
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nd of renovation work on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower with the creation of a glass floor 57 metres above the
ground, reconstruction of the Eiffel and Ferrié pavilions, and on the ground floor, the layout of the department for
groups at the West pillar (mid-2014)
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pening at Cité des Sciences of Vill’up, a 24,000 m2 leisure and shopping centre including a 16-screen cinema,
30 concept stores and shops, 10 bars and restaurants and original fun activities including a simulator of a free fall
at 240 km/hr from a height of 28 metres (autumn 2014)
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- Opening of a concert hall in the 13th arrondissement, place d’Italie (autumn 2014)
-Conversion of the former stations at Porte de Clignancourt and avenue de Saint-Ouen into cultural venues (autumn
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 (2014-2018)
-Creation of a river marina at Isle-Adam, to the north of Paris, with 120 dockside places for boats, shops, restaurants
and a hotel, on the edge of the largest river beach in France (2016)
-Opening in Évry-Ris-Orangis to the south of Paris of a 133-hectare site devoted to rugby, including an 82,000-seat
stadium with retractable grass pitch and roof, hotels and a thalassotherapy centre (2018)
-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 a station for the Grand Paris Express (construction 2021-2025)
- Opening of a brasserie and a luxury suite on the rooftop of the Moulin Rouge (date to be confirmed)
Accommodation
- Closure of the Saint-Merry hotel for renovation work (no date given for reopening)
-Opening 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 (July 2013)
-Opening of the Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal, a luxury hotel with gastronomic restaurant near the Louvre, *****
classification requested (July 2013)
-Renovation work without closure at the hotel Mövenpick Paris Neuilly**** to renovate the 281 bedrooms, 19 suites
and 20 meeting rooms with a total surface area of 1,100 m2 (summer 2013-2014)
-End of renovation work without closure at the hotel Carofftel Gobelins, full renovation by the architect Laurent
Moreau; at the end of the work the hotel will be called ‘Garance’ (September 2013)
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pening of the hotel Eugène en ville, formerly the Grand Hôtel Buffault, with 70 bedrooms, bar and seafood restaurant, **** rating requested (end September 2013)
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enovation without closure of 3 Parisian Pullman hotels: Bercy**** (September 2013), Tour Eiffel**** (April 2014)
and Charles de Gaulle**** (1st quarter 2014)
-Opening of a new 46-bedroom hotel of charm and character at No. 18 rue de la Fidelité in the 10th arrondissement
by the Relais de Paris Group, rating *** requested (autumn 2013)
- Opening by the Elegancia group of Le Félicien hotel (ex-Passy Home**) after full renovation by Olivier Lapidus (2013)
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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, **** rating requested (in the course of 2013)
- Opening of two CitizenM low-cost design hotels in Paris, **** rating requested (2013)
- Opening of a hotel Roberto Naldi in the 8th arrondissement (2013)
- Opening of a Radisson Blu at La Défense, **** rating 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 bedrooms and suites overlooking the Seine, a cultural centre, a restaurant with
terrace and shops (2013-2016)
- Opening after extension work of the Best Western Paris Meudon Ermitage**** (December 2013)
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pening of a second 9Hotel in the Montparnasse district, at 76 rue Raymond Losserand, with a garden (December
2013)
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pening of a new hotel by the Compagnie de Bagatelle, in place of the Grand Hôtel Haussmann, rue du Helder in
the 9th arrondissement (end of 2013)
-Reopening after renovation of the hotel La Bourdonnais (beginning of 2014)
-Opening of the Renaissance Paris Malmaison at the Paris Country Club to the west of Paris with 80 bedrooms and
suites with a view of Saint-Cloud racecourse, 2,600 m2 of meeting rooms and events spaces, all integrating the
principles of Feng Shui, decoration by Jean-Philippe Nuel, **** rating requested (May 2014)
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-Conversion of the former mythical Bains-Douches night club into a hotel with trendy lounge, rue du Bourg-l’Abbé in
the 3rd arrondissement (summer 2014)
-Reopening of the Ascott Arc de Triomphe after addition of the adjoining building to convert them and create upscale
apartments of 70 m2 and more. Conservation of the existing architecture by Ricardo Boffil (August 2014)
-Opening by the Compagnie de Bagatelle, rue d’Argenteuil in the 1st arrondissement, of an 80-bedroom hotel with
restaurant, ***** rating requested (2014)
-Opening of a 200-bedroom Peninsula hotel with a spa and 5 restaurants including a gastronomic one by Guy Savoy
on the former site of the Centre de Conférences internationales Kléber (2014)
-Opening of a charming 23-bedroom 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 (2014)
- Opening of a 230-bedroom CitizenM design hotel with a restaurant space at Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle Airport (2014)
-Opening at Porte Maillot of a AC by Marriott hotel, with 149 bedrooms decorated in an urban style, request for ****
classification (2014)
-Opening of the first Motel One in France, avenue Daumesnil in the 12th arrondissement, with 24 bedrooms , ***
category requested (2014)
-Opening in rue de Grenelle in Saint-Germain-des-Prés of a hotel-restaurant-boutique by the Zadig et Voltaire brand,
with 40 bedrooms , in a concept of private exclusivity (2014)
-Opening of the 180-bedroom L’Indochine hotel designed by architect Manuelle Gautrand as part of an entirely ecofriendly project in the 19th arrondissement, *** rating requested (2014)
-Creation by the Elegancia Group of a hotel in the 16th arrondissement, around 50 bedrooms, interior decoration by
Charlotte Perelman (2014)
- Opening at Paris – Le Bourget Airport of a 122-bedroom Marriott hotel with gastronomic restaurant (2014)
-Opening of a hotel complex by the Oceania group at Mesnil-Amelot, close to Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle Airport , i.e.
350 bedrooms and a restaurant (September/October 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 at Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle Airport (end of
2014)
-Reopening after full renovation of The Ritz***** including the restaurant L’Espadon and the cooking school RitzEscoffier (Christmas 2014)
- Opening of two hotels at Roissypole, managed by Accor: 600 bedrooms in *** and **** categories (beginning 2015)
-Opening of an 80-bedroom hotel in the duty-free area at Terminal 2E of Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle Airport , for passengers with a long connection (2015)
-Conversion of the Tour Morland into a luxury hotel with panoramic restaurant, view over the Seine and Paris, boulevard Morland in the 4th arrondissement (2015)
-Opening by the Hilton group at Marne la Vallée, close to Disneyland® Paris, of a Hilton Garden Inn with 154 bedrooms
and a Hampton by Hilton with 96 bedrooms (2015)
-At Fontainebleau, opening of a hotel in the ‘Héronnières’, the former stables of the chateau, dating from the 18th
and 19th centuries (2015)
-After being taken over by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Reopening of the Hôtel de Crillon***** after full renovation by
the Lebanese architect Aline Asmar d’Amman, conversion of 125 bedrooms and suites in 18th-century style, creation
of a spa and a swimming pool, opening of a wine cellar and a tasting space (2015)
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pening of a B&B hotel at Marne la Vallée with 400 family rooms, free shuttle buses to Disneyland® Paris parks
(end 2015)
-Opening of two Okko hotels, a new concept of **** hotel with an all-inclusive price (250e per room) at Rueil-Malmaison then in Paris (2015-2016)
-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)
- Creation of a hotel in rue Louis Codet in the 7th arrondissement (date to be defined)
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pening of a 415-bedroom hotel close to the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles exhibition park, ** or *** rating
requested (date to be confirmed)
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Gastronomy
-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 the first restaurant by a top chef in a station in Europe, ‘Lazare’ by Éric Fréchon at the Gare Saint-Lazare,
traditional quality French cuisine (September 2013)
-Opening of the Montreux Jazz Café at the Gare de Lyon, lounge bar and restaurant with jazz concerts (in the course
of 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 wine academy by the Maison Taillevent (2013)
-Opening of a second Terroir Parisien by Yannick Alléno at the Bourse, as well as a brasserie with a terrace (2013)
and then an address at Madeleine (2014) and another at the future hotel, the Cheval Blanc (2016)
-Opening of Le Faust restaurant and function rooms in the bridge abutment of the Pont Alexandre III, on the Left
Bank (autumn 2013)
- Reopening after renovation of the restaurant L’Alsace on the Champs-Élysées (autumn 2013)
- Reopening after work of the buffet restaurant on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower (29 November 2013)
- Opening of a new eatery at the Grand Trianon at the Château de Versailles (March 2014)
-Installation of three new boats on the edge of the banks of the Seine (left bank): a boat-restaurant-guinguette Rosa
Bonheur on the Seine, a concert room Le Flow and a gourmet restaurant by Jean-François Piège (2014)
- Renovation of Le Train Bleu restaurant at the Gare de Lyon (2014)
- Reopening after renovation work of the Café de l’Homme at Trocadéro (2015)
Shops
-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)
-Change of name for the BHV which will become BHV Marais, and modernization work with the creation of a 4,200 m2
kitchen space with school and grocery, in an urban loft-style atmosphere (June 2013-2014)
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pening of several stores on the Champs-Élysées: at No. 35 and on the rond-point des Champs-Élysées a Zadig et
Voltaire and at No. 62 a 1,000 m2 Tiffany & Co. (2013-2014)
-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 (7,000 m2), a Marionnaud perfume shop (380 m2), and the already existing
Décathlon (4,360 m2). The new centre will be called Le Madeleine (summer 2013)
- Opening of a new concept shop by Mango, in rue de Rivoli (summer 2013)
- Opening of a Harry Winston jewellery shop at 6 rue de la Paix (during 2013)
-Opening of two shops by the boot maker Berluti at 14 rue de Sèvres on the Left Bank and at 9 rue du Faubourg
Saint-Honoré on the Right Bank (during 2013)
- Renovation without closure of the Louvre des Antiquaires (2013-2015)
-Extension of the Guerlain boutique on the Champs-Élysées to 1,800 m2, i.e. the largest boutique in the world
devoted to cosmetics (September 2013)
- Opening of an Alaïa boutique in the golden triangle, rue de Marignan (September 2013)
- Opening of a second address in Paris for Marks and Spencer in the 15th arrondissement (23 October 2013)
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pening of One Nation Paris, a 24,000 m2 shopping centre with 140 luxury brand outlet stores and 4 restaurants, in
the west of the Parisian region (20 November 2013)
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pening of Carré Privé Ouest, to the west of Paris near Versailles, a 16,000 m2 shopping centre of luxury outlets with
80 shops, restaurants, a 16-auditorium multiplex cinema on the concept of a department store (end 2013)
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ove of Lafayette Gourmet to the ground floor and lower ground floor of Lafayette Maison. The space left will
become a designer department of Lafayette Homme (beginning of 2014)
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pening of a fine food store Les Halles de la Madeleine in the 8th arrondissement, with three levels dedicated to
fine food and a tasting area (beginning of 2014)
- Opening of a new Uniqlo store in a former factory space in the Marais, at 39 rue des Francs-Bourgeois (spring 2014)
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-Opening of a Printemps store at the Carrousel du Louvre with 2,500 m2 of fashion, perfumery, jewellery, accessories
and lifestyle (spring 2014)
- Opening of the first Urban Outfitters shop in France (2014)
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eopening of the Marionnaud perfume shop on the Champs-Élysées after renovation and redevelopment over 600 m2
(November 2014)
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Trends N0. 82
P A R I S N E W S // j u n e 2 0 1 3
New ways to shop in Paris. New ways to shop are appearing in Paris, allowing fashionistas to get
off the beaten track. Today, you can treat yourself to the expertise of a fashion advisor, book an appointment
in the showroom of a brand label or look out for the sales and private sales at any time of the year … Follow
the guide!
Puting together your wardrobe with a personal advisor //
The current shopping trend is to have a personal shopper. From the services of the big Parisian stores to independent fashion advisors, there is an abundance of creative alternatives to traditional shopping to choose from.
More and more fashion stores are offering their clients personal shopping services. Department stores offer
personalized advice sessions with a stylist. By appointment, this fashion advisor accompanies the client through
the store giving them their professional opinion.
At Galeries Lafayette, after a private interview with the client, a fashion expert guides them around the most
fashionable brands, shows them the latest items and assists them while they try on clothes in a private room.
Whether you need an outfit for a party or you simply want to update your wardrobe, Printemps offers the
services of a private stylist by appointment, who accompanies shoppers throughout the store, guiding them
in their choices. A private room is at their disposal for them to try on clothes at leisure.
Independent personal shopping advice, a concept from the United States, is becoming more and more popular in Paris. With a line of services including makeovers and visits to fashionable addresses, these fashion
and styling professionals take clients around Paris to give them an exclusive bespoke look. Independent
personal shoppers take clients to the heart of different fashion worlds, according to their area of speciality.
Nadia Ronteix specializes in not-to-be-missed luxury labels and the shops of Parisian fashion designers. After
a short interview with the participant, she puts together made-to-measure itineraries. Mixing shopping and
culture, Promenade des sens accompanies clients through the streets of Paris to explore the typically Parisian
art de vivre. From iconic labels to the workshops of young designers, the itineraries are interspersed with
interesting cultural anecdotes. Other agencies, such as Paris Upperside, show you the elegance and the glamour of Parisian fashion: young designers, vintage shops, department stores … when it comes to shopping in
Paris the secrets are out! Ultimate Paris Guide is a private concierge services agency which offers its clients
the chance to share its address book and check out trendy and under the radar boutiques. As for Mood of
Paris, it has put together 9 fashion tours around landmark shopping districts in Paris. To establish the style
of their clients and therefore better target the addresses that will best meet their expectations, the agency
makes an assessment of the image and personality of their client. Another way of getting expert advice from
personal shoppers is to contact HV stylisme agency that is open to tourists, decision makers and celebrities.
If you want to get to know all the tips of Parisian fashionistas, just call Fabulous You Paris: visits, invitations
to private sales, everything has been thought of to live Parisian shopping to the full. Finally, Paris pour un
jour© invites clients to see the capital via original themes. Shopping is one of these and gives participants
the opportunity to make the most of this leisure activity – a veritable art! As for the designer Irène Adamian,
she puts her passion for Paris at your service. Her agency, French for a day/Shopping Plus, offers a total
immersion into Parisian life, the chance to see how much Paris has to offer: workshops of young designers,
unusual and distinctive shops, new concept stores, etc. The website 1dayinParis.com attracts visitors with
upmarket itineraries led by specialist guides, who offer expert advice. These walks certainly give travellers the
opportunity to see the wealth of things that Paris has to offer and enjoy very special moments.
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DEPARTMENT STOREs
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GALERIES LAFAYETTE
40 boulevard Haussmann, Paris 9th
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 82 34 56
www.galerieslafayette.com
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PRINTEMPS
64 boulevard Haussmann, Paris 9th
Tel 33 (0) 1 42 82 50 00
www.printemps.com
PERSONAL SHOPPERS
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1DAYINPARIS.COM
Tel +33 (0) 1 79 75 15 00
www.1dayinparis.com
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FABOULOUS YOU PARIS
www.shopping-paris.fabulousyouparis.com
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FRENCH FOR A DAY/SHOPPING PLUS
Tel 33 (0) 1 47 53 91 17
www.frenchforaday.com
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HV STYLISME
Tel +33 (0) 6 48 14 46 05
www.hv-stylisme.com
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MOOD OF PARIS
Tel +33 (0) 6 27 99 40 84
www.moodofparis.com
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NADIA RONTEIX
Tel +33 (0) 6 63 91 98 11
www.personalshopperbyronteixnadia.com
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PARIS POUR UN JOUR©
Tel +33 (0) 1 43 55 41 42
www.parispourunjour.fr
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PARIS UPPERSIDE
Tel +33 (0) 6 14 71 10 37
www.parisupperside.com
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PROMENADE DES SENS
Tel +33 (0) 9 81 68 62 79
www.promenadedessens.fr
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ULTIMATE PARIS GUIDE
Tel +33 (0) 1 79 35 01 16
www.ultimateparisguide.com
Shop in total privacy in designers’ showrooms //
Showrooms, the new shopping hot spots, are on the increase in Paris and are an alternative to traditional,
well established shops. Midway between a shop and a designer’s workshop, these convivial places are
accessible to the public by appointment and offer them the possibility to buy something accompanied by an
advisor, or even to meet the designer in person.
Swedish designer Viveka Bergström is a designer of fashion jewellery at the centre of haute couture. She
opens her showroom on the canal Saint-Martin from Monday to Saturday and by appointment to present her
new collections. And, the brand Médecine douce welcomes fans of trendy accessories to its chic and bohemian
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workshop-shop on rue de Marseille. Representative of the Parisian ‘French touch’, the Erotokritos brand offers
clients the chance to customize their clothes in the old workshop on boulevard Beaumarchais.
There is also personal shopping for the home in the workshop of the brand Kidimo, which bargain-hunts
retro brands for vintage and personalized interior or exterior decor. The Catherine Max showroom, situated
in the Trocadéro district, offers big brands at low prices with reductions of up to 80%. Invitations are sent to
members listed on the website.
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CATHERINE MAX
17 avenue Raymond Poincaré, Paris 16th
Tel +33 (0) 1 84 16 12 12
www.catherinemax.com
Only by invitation, registration on the website
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EROTOKRITOS
109 boulevard Beaumarchais, Paris 3rd
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 78 14 04
www.erotokritos.com
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KIDIMO
227 rue Saint-Denis, Paris 2nd
www.kidimo.com
Only by appointment
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MÉDECINE DOUCE
10 rue de Marseille, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 48 03 57 28
www.bijouxmedecinedouce.com
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VIVEKA BERGSTRÖM
23 rue de la Grange-aux-Belles, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 03 04 92
www.viveka-bergstrom.com
Sales and private sales, a fashionista’s paradise //
An eagerly awaited time for all shopping addicts, the sales mean you can go on a spending spree and pick up
items at affordable prices. In Paris, the 2013 summer sales started on 26 June and will end on 30 July. All the
shops, department stores and concept stores in the capital lower their prices to the great delight of fashion
addicts! It is possible to find some great bargains with reductions ranging from 20% up to 70% during the final
days of the sales.
For shopping addicts, numerous brands organize private sales open to the public. Specialist websites list tips and
ideas and offer downloadable invitations. Private sales are no longer a mystery with the My Little Paris website
which offers invitations to download from Parisian brands: Maje, Sandro, American Retro, Les Petites, See By
Chloé, Bash, etc. On the Do it in Paris website you can discover sneak previews, great ideas and invitations to
private events. Finally, the Paris Shopping Book guide, edited by the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau is full
of great tips, addresses and shopping itineraries in Paris; it is downloadable from the Bureau’s website parisinfo.
com and available at all the Bureau’s welcome points.
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DO IT IN PARIS
www.doitinparis.com
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MY LITTLE PARIS
www.mylittleparis.com
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PARIS SHOPPING BOOK
Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau
25 rue des Pyramides, Paris 1st
http://en.parisinfo.com/practical-paris/our-paris-cityguides
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In the spotlight No. 82
P A R I S N E W S // j u n e 2 0 1 3
Sightseeing with a difference on the water. Parisian boat trip companies vie with each
other to offer more and more original boat tours to admire the wonderful places along the Seine and canal
riverbanks. New itineraries, gourmet trips and shows are all part of a sightseeing trip along the water.
Original guided tours
On the Seine and canals, boat trips offer views of the capital’s finest monuments: Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais,
Notre-Dame cathedral and numerous other historical buildings.
The upscale Yachts de Paris offer an exclusive package for discovering the capital. Leaving from Port Henri IV,
a luxurious fleet of yachts, synonymous with Parisian refinement and art de vivre, can be privately hired for
talks on contemporary art, gardens and architecture; this can also include special access to major museums and
exhibitions, cooking lessons … a whole range of subjects for a unique and unforgettable cruise, starting from
10 people.
As well as classic boat trips, the Vedettes de Paris also offer an ‘Impressions de Paris’ boat trip on the theme
of the Impressionist painters. Renoir, Monet, Jongkind, Morisot … all the major Impressionist painters chose the
Seine as a model. A talk (in French and English) takes you back to the time of late 19th and early 20th century
Paris to discover the inspiration and paintings of these great painters.
The Vedettes de Paris has just launched a new boat and trip, the Batostar. Moored opposite the île Saint-Louis,
this little electric boat, the only one in Paris, offers boat trips lasting 40 minutes around the historical centre of
Paris. It navigates around the two islands to the Louvre and images of Paris in the Middle Ages are projected
onto a screen so that passengers can get to the heart of the medieval city. On the quayside a large bar with a
sun terrace, open daily and in the evening, is perfect for a relaxing drink before or after the boat trip.
The Bateaux Parisiens offer a classic sightseeing cruise, leaving from the Eiffel Tower or Notre-Dame with audio
guides in a choice of 13 languages. A bonus is the additional commentary about the more unknown side of
Paris, provided on board by a hostess. Seeing Paris by boat remains the most delightful way of travelling
through the city, by day or night.
The Canauxrama boat company operates on the Seine and also on the canal Saint-Martin and the canal de
l’Ourcq, the smallest navigable canal in France; several itineraries are offered leaving from the centre of Paris:
original trips lasting from two hours to a day, or for an evening. Options include a musical cruise, a guinguette
cruise, ‘old Paris’ cruise and even a horse-drawn cruise (as in the 19th century): all offer a real plunge into the
Paris of the Parisians, presented in a lively fashion for groups and individuals.
Paris Canal also offers various boat trips on the Seine and canals, aboard boats adapted to different types of
itineraries: locks, guinguettes, restaurant or picnic … even the less well-known canal Saint-Denis is programmed, on request, taking passengers as far as the Stade de France and beyond via la Défense. Also on the programme, a boat trip along the river Marne and the river Seine to learn more about the Impressionist painters.
Trips last from two hours to a whole day. The slow and gentle pace of the boats is an ideal pause from an often
hectic stay in Paris!
Batobus is an entirely different way of seeing Paris from the water: this shuttle boat operates every day all year
long up and down the river. You can do the whole loop in one go or just hop on and off using the boat as a
simple means of original transport. You can buy a one-day or two-day pass. A ‘Paris à la carte’ pass makes it
possible to combine a Batobus pass with an Open Tour pass to give you total freedom between the bus and
boat for two or three days, totaling 58 different stops throughout Paris.
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BATEAUX PARISIENS
Port de la Bourdonnais, Paris 7th
Tel +33 (0) 1 46 99 35 84
www.bateauxparisiens.com
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BATOBUS
Port de la Bourdonnais, Paris 7th
Seven other stops along the Seine
Tel +33 (0) 8 25 05 01 01
www.batobus.com
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BATOSTAR
Port de l’Hôtel de Ville, Paris 4th
http://batostar.com
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CANAUXRAMA
Port de l’Arsenal, Paris 12th
13 quai de la Loire, Paris 19th
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 39 15 00
www.canauxrama.com
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PARIS CANAL
Quai Anatole France, Paris 7th
Quai de la Loire et bassin de la Villette, Paris 19th
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 40 96 97
www.pariscanal.com
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VEDETTES DE PARIS
Port de Suffren, Paris 7th
Tel +33 (0) 1 44 18 19 50
www.vedettesdeparis.com
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YACHTS DE PARIS
Port Henri IV, Paris 4th
Tel +33 (0) 1 44 54 14 70
www.yachtsdeparis.fr
Gourmet cruises
An activity that’s not to be missed when visiting the French capital: a gourmet cruise, the ideal package that
combines sightseeing with pleasing the taste-buds!
The lunch and dinner cruises offered by Bateaux-Mouches® are timeless moments on board a boat with a glass
roof, panoramic windows and an upper deck, combining a sit-down meal and outdoor photo opportunities with
leisure. Two options are available: ‘Paris pour un oui’ (Paris for a yes), reserved for real romantics, is an exceptional evening which includes a chauffeured car, a chance to meet the captain and a special table with roses, champagne and a commemorative photograph; the open air cruise-café invites you aboard for a lunch accompanied
by accordion music, with dancing and a musical atmosphere all afternoon.
Lunch and dinner cruises on the Bateaux Parisiens succeed in finding the delicate balance between a high quality
meal, efficient and friendly service and relaxing moments with music. With an all-inclusive package, passengers
benefit from a table with a view aboard a boat with panoramic windows, with a meal chosen from our à la carte
menu and cooked on board. Musicians play throughout lunch and dinner, creating a timeless Parisian ambiance,
or, depending on the day, a jazzy, or ‘glamour & pop’ atmosphere.
At the Marina de Paris, lunch and dinner cruises take place on board boats with panoramic views, in a cosy
atmosphere. Each night there are two dinner cruise packages to choose from; one is more informal and convivial,
while the other is more chic and refined. Boarding takes place in front of the Musée d’Orsay. The menu presents
a wide range of dishes to choose from (including vegetarian dishes), and a romantic option is available, with
champagne, a special table and a commemorative photograph.
Paris en Scène welcomes passengers right in the centre of Paris, in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral, for a one hour
and 15 minute dinner cruise that is like no other: the food is freshly prepared on board, while the passengers
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sit in comfortable armchairs looking out onto the panoramic view and then the dishes are served at their tables.
During the dinner cruise, passengers are free to go out on deck to enjoy the scenery. There are several departures each evening, convenient for visitors, in particular for those who want to spend the rest of their evening
doing something else, like going to a cabaret. A brunch package, which is unique to Paris, is also available on
Sundays during a two hour cruise.
Downstream, near the Eiffel Tower, Capitaine Fracasse takes guests on board every evening for a convivial,
gourmet dinner cruise. A menu devised by Chef Martial, ‘Meilleur Ouvrier de France’, and comfortable seating
on a panoramic boat with an open deck. The two hour cruise runs from one end of Paris to the other for an
unforgettable evening. You can also customize parts of the cruise to suit you: position of tables, a birthday cake,
champagne or a bottle of vintage wine, a bouquet of roses, etc. Plus, if passengers haven’t finished their bottle
of wine, they can take it away with them to enjoy later!
Yachts de Paris offers a dinner cruise that is chic, refined and gastronomic. Developed by Guy Krenzer, twice
crowned Meilleur Ouvrier de France, and accompanied by wines selected by Olivier Poussier, winner of the
World’s Best Sommelier competition, the menu aboard the Don Juan II is undoubtedly one of the best on offer
on the Seine. Along the water, in an elegant atmosphere with discrete musical entertainment, guests can take
advantage of the yacht’s deck to discover Paris at nightfall, magical!
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Port de la Conférence, Paris 8th
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 25 96 10
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Port de la Bourdonnais, Paris 7th
Tel +33 (0) 1 46 99 35 84
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Île aux Cygnes, Paris 15th
Tel +33 (0) 8 26 10 48 15
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Quai Anatole France, Paris 7th
Tel +33 (0) 1 43 43 40 30
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Quai des Orfèvres, Paris 1st
Tel +33 (0) 1 41 41 90 70
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Port Henri IV, Paris 4th
Tel +33 (0) 1 44 54 14 70
www.yachtsdeparis.fr
Paris in a bottle
The most magnificent monuments along the Seine are even more enjoyable with a glass of champagne in hand
or with an introduction to oenology.
The Vedettes de Paris and Ô Chateau have teamed up to provide hour-long tasting sessions, in French and
English, of a selection of three champagnes: dry, medium-dry, and rosé. It’s in the company of an experienced
sommelier, in the privatized panoramic lounge, that visitors can admire Paris from the bay window or front
deck, reserved for them at nightfall.
Tasting also takes place on board a privatized yacht during a cruise with Yachts de Paris: during a buffet-dinner
designed by Lenôtre, an oenology expert presents prestigious wines for wine-lovers and gourmets.
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Port de Suffren, Paris 7th
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Port Henri IV, Paris 4th
Tel +33 (0) 1 44 54 14 70
www.yachtsdeparis.fr
Dancing on the Seine
Cruises along the Seine can also include a show, dancing or a cabaret.
Cruises by the Compagnie Joce provide an enchanting evening on the Seine, with shows on various themes.
Aboard, passengers can enjoy a gourmet or themed dinner devised by chef Stéphane Augé, Meilleur Ouvrier
de France, and see or even take part in a show: ‘Paris Caraïbes’ offers a Creole dinner and Caribbean show
followed by an evening of dancing. Paris Cancan, the first floating cabaret in Paris, brings back the atmosphere
of 20th century cabarets. A candlelit dinner, with French Cancan of course, but also java and frous-frous dancing
until midnight. ‘Paris en chanson’ is typically French and combines a traditional menu of French and international songs with lunch or dinner; the public is invited to join in the singing and dancing! Finally, a DJ keeps the
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Conventions & incentives No. 82
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ParisNews puts the spotlight on Parisian trade professionals with a presentation of their latest news and
offers. And the calendar of events lists major events coming up in the next three months.
The latest members’ news //
Lounge bar view – terrace of the Novotel Paris Vaugirard Montparnasse
From the month of June until 30 September 2013, the temporary bar of the Novotel Paris Vaugirard Montparnasse is back for its 4th edition and will be open every day from 5pm to 1am in the morning. Situated on the
7th floor, the Lounge Bar View, with a surface area of 50 m2 (indoors, excluding the terrace), offers an exceptional view of Paris and the Eiffel Tower and can host some 30 or so people. The Lounge Bar View is available
for hire for the organization of all types of professional or private events. The salons next to the Lounge bar
are also available for private hire and in total offer 130 m2 with a capacity to host 100 or so people. In addition
to the room rental, other services such as a cocktail buffet may be arranged.
Design wise, the Lounge Bar View has had a makeover for the new season: walls in slate and industrial style
furniture make the place more cosy while at the same time retaining a modern look.
NB the prestigious champagne house Laurent-Perrier is a partner of Lounge Bar View for the second year and
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Novotel Paris Vaugirard Montparnasse
257 rue de Vaugirard, Paris 15th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 45 10 00
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The Pavillon Montsouris
The Pavillon Montsouris is situated in one of the loveliest parks in the French capital, in the 14th arrondissement
in the south of Paris. It is housed in a building with architecture from the 19th century and was once the haunt
of many French personalities: painters, men of letters, politicians … This gourmet restaurant serves traditional
French cuisine with a modern twist: marinated salmon with herbs, grated cauliflower with wasabi, slivers of
cucumber; veal, its juice in foie gras and piquillos, purée of green beans and asparagus.
For private hire, the Pavillon Montsouris can host from 80 to 120 people, for lunch or dinner in a bucolic setting
in Paris, either in the intimacy of a private salon, in the elegant glass-roofed room, or, in fine weather, on the
terrace. On the ground floor, a small open salon can host from 10 to 20 people for private receptions.
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20 rue Gazan, Paris 14th
Tel +33 (0) 1 43 13 29 00
www.pavillon-montsouris.com
Lapérouse
This restaurant, in a town house on the Seine quayside, is a monument to French gastronomy. Over the years
the Lapérouse restaurant has succeeded in retaining its renowned luxury and elegance, and boasts attractive
tables and silverware, paintings and wall frescoes. At the helm in the kitchen is chef Chistophe Guibert who has
worked in such illustrious places as the Ritz, the Taillevent and the Grand Véfour.
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Three grand salons with large windows opening onto the Seine are available for private hire for family receptions
and business meals. The Salon Lapérouse, facing the Seine, is decorated in red and gold with an open-beamed
ceiling and hosts up to 60 people for a meal. Leading on from this is the Salon de la Boussole (name of one of
the boats of the Comte de La Pérouse) overlooking the rue des Grands Augustins. At the end of a corridor, the
Salon de l’Astrolabe (the name of another boat) is decorated in the rococo style with bright colours and many
mouldings. Its ceiling features a painting of an old planisphere and the room can host up to 35 people seated.
Seminar rates from €84/half day, €96/full day.
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Playtime – Salon international des univers de l’enfant, du junior et de la future maman
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Parc Floral de Paris
www.playtimeparis.com
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Paris Nord Villepinte – Viparis
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From 19 to 20 September 2013
Carrousel du Louvre – Viparis
www.salon.reunir.com
All fairs and trade shows in Paris:
http://en.convention.parisinfo.com/latest-news/agenda/fairs-and-trade-shows
Congresses
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WIN 2013 – Worldwide Innovative Networking in personalized cancer medicine
From 9 to 12 July 2013
Palais des Congrès de Paris – Viparis
www.winsymposium.org
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Congrès du Gaz
From 11 to 12 September 2013
Palais des Congrès de Paris – Viparis
www.congresdugaz.fr
All congresses in Paris:
http://en.convention.parisinfo.com/latest-news/agenda/congresses-in-paris
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2013 is the year of Le Nôtre, the 400th anniversary of the birth of this most famous of royal gardeners. But 2013 is also the year of the opening of the new
Horse Museum at Chantilly. ParisNews meets Patrick Allais, Sales Manager
of the Estate, who tells us about the latest news on the Chateau, the Great
Stables, the museum, the park … and gives us his best gourmet addresses in
Chantilly, the royal city which is so topical at the moment.
How long have you worked at the Château de Chantilly for, and what is your job there?
P.A.: I joined the staff at the Château de Chantilly in November 2007, 18 months after the creation of the
Foundation for the Safeguard and Development of the Chantilly Estate, which includes the Château de Chantilly and its gardens, the Great Stables, and since September 2012 a brand new hotel, ‘The Auberge du Jeu
de paume’. I am, with a team, in charge of national and international client groups on the leisure and business market segments. We are also responsible for managing the famous Chantilly racecourse outside the
40 annual race days, Chantilly being still first and foremost the capital of horse racing and the biggest training
centre in Europe.
What is happening at the moment at the Chateau? The estate is currently being much talked about on the
occasion of the 400th anniversary of the birth of Le Nôtre but also because of the new horse museum.
P.A.: That’s right, there is a lot happening in 2013! We are celebrating the birth of the most famous French
gardener, André Le Nôtre, of which Chantilly remains one of his finest works. Our French style gardens were
restored in 2009 strictly in keeping with the original ones, including the hydraulic effects which remain faithful to the original project … an exhibition is also open to visitors in the Salle du Jeu de paume with maps
and other original paintings showing the gardens of Chantilly 400 years ago, including drawings of outdoor
games, the ancestors of the theme parks of today!
During the last Prix de Diane Longines horse race, we also inaugurated the new Horse Museum. Objects
exhibited in 15 consecutive rooms address several themes: the evolution of the horse and different breeds
of horse in the world, the technical development of equipment for horses, the role of the horse in relation to
power, war and hunting. The sport and equestrian events, in particular racing events which have made Chantilly famous since 1834, are also represented in three spaces. Finally, a large room is devoted to the horse in
art, with works by world-renowned artists such as Dürer, Rubens, Poussin, or Géricault.
There is another side to the Chateau; the estate offers a vast amount of events and shows all year long. Can
you tell us a little about some of these?
P. A. : The Chantilly Estate offers numerous activities and events all year round for the pleasure of our visitors
looking for exciting moments! Chantilly is perfect at any season. The superb dome at the Great 18th-century
stables hosts renowned international classical music concerts, equestrian shows all year and in December
the much-awaited Christmas show is a combination of dressage, history, superb costumes … with our team of
riders, events for the public, the triathlon of the chateaux for sporty types at the end of August. Prestigious
horse racing events at the racecourse include the not-to-be-missed Jockey Club and Prix de Diane Longines in
June, (and even the Grand Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in 2015!) plus of course film shoots, orienteering events,
etc. There is always something happening in Chantilly!
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Who are your visitors? Are they Parisians, people from the Paris area or rather foreign tourists sightseeing
outside the French capital.
P.A.: Out of a total 500,000 visitors or so per year, around 30% are adult client groups, children and company events, i.e. 350,000 individual visitors. Visitors from the Paris region are obviously the most numerous,
followed by visitors from northern Picardy, the largest population groups around the Estate. Foreign visitors
account for 40% of group visitors, and Russian visitors and those from Russian speaking countries are in pole
position, followed by Indian, German, Brazilian, Japanese and Belgian visitors. In 2013, Chinese visitors will
emphatically enter the ranks of the Top 5; visitors from South-East Asia, notably Thailand are also showing
a strong increase. Our proximity to Paris and the Aéroport Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle as well as our geographical position on the motorway axis on tours of Europe (Amsterdam – Brussels – Paris) make Chantilly an
essential place to discover! We take pride in welcoming first time visitors who, on visiting Chantilly, discover
a concentration of Versailles and the Louvre in a single place with ideal visiting conditions! Tourists need to
get out of Paris to discover the great chateaux, whether it’s Versailles, Vaux le Vicomte or the chateaux of the
Loire Valley …
Is there an ideal time for a visit?
P.A.: Every season has its own charm … even in springtime when nature comes into its own again. Or when
there is a veil of autumn mist over the moat and the Le Nôtre’s ornamental ponds, and of course the wonderful autumn colours on the foliage of the majestic trees in the grounds of the chateau all make for a great
getaway! In winter, the snowy landscapes of recent years have been pure magic and then the Great Stables
(heated for the equestrian show) is where it is all happening!
For several years now, there has been a more concerted offer for tourists including hotels, restaurants … Does
that mean that Chantilly is becoming a destination in its own right?
P.A.: Yes, that’s right. The opening of our hotel ‘The Auberge du Jeu de paume’ has completed an existing
offer of suberb establishments of charm and character, some with a large capacity, with first class facilities
for congresses and seminars. After-work leisure events are also a big plus point: a tour of the Estate, gala
evenings, incentive activities such as dragon boat and rowing competitions on the Grand Canal are a few
examples. Sports teams playing at the Stade de France also like to meet up in the green setting of Chantilly.
In the course of 2014, a new 4-star 200-bedroom establishment, with one of the biggest spas in Europe and
a covered exhibition centre for the launch of new vehicles will open: great news for our visitors … and our
visitor figures!
For visitors staying in Paris, is it easy to get to Chantilly by public transport or do incoming agencies offer trips?
P.A.: From Paris, the most comfortable way to get to Chantilly is by TER train from Gare du Nord, which takes
20 minutes or so for direct trains. The RER D also serves Chantilly station but makes more stops on the way.
On arrival in Chantilly, our visitors can take a walk of around 15 minutes through the centre of Chantilly which
is a listed town for its art and history, or take a free ‘DUC’ shuttle bus to the Chateau and the Great Stables.
Incoming agencies also offer Chantilly as a destination from Paris, and from this year, a shuttle runs from
Porte Maillot and the Aéroport Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle to the Chantilly Estate.
What are your favourite addresses?
P.A.: For gourmet fans, we have two Michelin-starred addresses with the ‘Table du Connétable’ (restaurant
at the Auberge du Jeu de paume) and the Carmontelle (restaurant at the Hôtel Dolce), the restaurant at Le
Château to stay in the period of Vatel and numerous restaurants in the town centre like the Histoire 2 and La
Prego with reasonable prices and good food.
Just as a side note, could you give us a tip on where to taste the best Chantilly cream, which undoubtedly gives
a touch of charm to the destination …
P.A.: Two addresses, with the same recipe to enjoy to your heart’s content: the Cuisines de Vatel at the restaurant at the Château de Chantilly and at the Restaurant du Hameau, in the idyllic setting of the Anglo-Chinese
gardens with homemade gingerbread or a dish of ripe red fruit!
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A final question regarding the French capital: if you had to choose a tourist attraction in Paris what would it be?
P.A.: Paris has such a wealth of things to offer that it is difficult to choose! For something that is not a major
attraction, I would choose the Musée des Arts Forains (Museum of fairground arts) in the Bercy district – the
history of an art and its enthusiastic creator.
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Domaine de Chantilly
7 rue du Connétable, Chantilly
Tel +33 (0) 3 44 27 31 67
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