Inaugurations No. 75

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Inaugurations No. 75
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This November, the accent is resolutely on art: enough to make us forget the days which are getting shorter!
A confidential monographic museum, an innovative gallery in an unusual place, an exceptional exhibition
of an entire recently-acquired collection: Paris’s vibrant cultural scene is multifaceted. Also this month, the
opening of two amazing hotels, and an exceptional spa – an irresistible invitation to relax in one of the
most beautiful palaces in Paris. Finally, a former local eatery, a few steps from Trocadéro, has some delightful new flavours since it was taken over by an excellent team.
Culture //
For its thirtieth anniversary, the Musée Zadkine looks younger
Opened in 1982 in the artist’s former studio, the Musée Zadkine is devoted to the work of the Russian-born
sculptor Ossip Zadkine. A wonderful showcase for his collection, the museum safeguards the place of creation
that it was and in which the artist lived from 1928 to 1967. Ossip Zadkine was one of the leading representatives
of the École de Paris, close to Modigliani and Foujita, in this district of Montparnasse that was so creative in
the inter-war years.
After a year of work, it is a place bathed in light that welcomes the visitor, at the end of a discrete passage a few
steps from Luxembourg. Large stained-glass windows, whitewashed spaces, pine parquet flooring, zinc roofing
and a small garden suited to discovering the so complete yet so simple sculptures of Zadkine.
70 works are exhibited in more ample space. A samovar stands in the entrance hall – a reference to the Russian origins of the sculptor, inviting the visitor to take a welcome drink of tea. The artist’s main themes are
highlighted: the musician, the women with the bird, the torso, and mythology. Zadkine’s interest in primitivism,
his ability to make good use of the imperfections in the material become evident in the course of a visit of this
rich collection which today offers a veritable re-discovery of this major 20th-century artist.
The garden has also been redeveloped, harmoniously linking the buildings. The favourite plants of the artist have
been reintroduced, all of modest origin: holly planted at the foot of three old sycamores, hawthorn, ferns, cyclamen, oak-leaf hydrangeas form an undergrowth. Eleven sculptures are exhibited here thus extending the visit.
Today the property of the City of Paris, the place and the collection are free to everyone, all year round.
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Musée Zadkine
100 bis rue d’Assas, Paris 6th
Tel +33 (0) 1 55 42 77 20
www.zadkine.paris.fr
A unique art gallery at Le Bourget Airport
Modern and contemporary art are thriving in Paris: the Gagosian Gallery, a must since 1979 with 11 addresses
in Los Angeles, New York, London, Athens, Geneva, Rome, Paris and Hong Kong, has just moved into a huge
space in the north of Paris, in the heart of Le Bourget Airport, the leading business airport in Europe. The
world’s most influential personalities now pass in front of the heavy blue door that opens on to this gallery,
unique in its genre.
It was Jean Nouvel who supervised the layout of this hangar – typical of the industrial architecture of the
1950s, an empty 1,600 m2 space. Two levels give visitors a unique vantage point of the installations, with a
340 m2 mezzanine offering a bird’s eye view of the central space.
Despite the constant turnaround of private aircrafts, the gallery is quiet and conducive to contemplation.
Numerous works are available for consultation in a reading room, a veritable catalogue of all the artists
exhibited by Larry Gagosian worldwide: Cy Twombly, Richard Avedon, Zeng Fanzhi, Roy Lichtenstein, Andreas
Gursky, Hiroshi Sugimoto, etc.
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The inaugural exhibition, which runs until the end of January 2013, is devoted to the German artist Anselm
Kiefer, with his Morgenthau Plan (an enormous field of wheat in a cage), a surrealist vision of nature muzzled
in the middle of an airport.
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Gagosian Gallery
800 avenue de l’Europe, Le Bourget
Tel +33 (0) 1 48 16 16 47
www.gagosian.com
The Cinémathèque française opens a Galerie des donateurs
Since it was founded in 1936, the vocation of the Cinémathèque française has been to safeguard cinema history.
It houses numerous documents and films entrusted to it by collectors, fans or cinema industry professionals
(actors, directors, technicians, etc.). Hence the opening of the donators’ gallery, in situ, in the famous building by
Franck Gehry as well as on its website (a veritable virtual gallery).
The purchase in 2009 of the Marcel Carné collection – and that of his friend, the actor Roland Lesaffre – from
the French Library, in Boston, has substantially increased its current collections: more than 5,000 photos, scenarios, letters and other objects have been assembled thanks to the support of private and public patrons and
the support of the Ministry of Culture and Communication. This collection is presented temporarily and partially
in the framework of exhibitions; a new reason to return to the Cinémathèque!
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Cinémathèque Française
51 rue de Bercy, Paris 12th
Tel +33 (0) 1 71 19 33 33
www.cinematheque.fr
Accommodation //
The Spa Valmont at Le Meurice, a new centre for well-being in Paris
At the palace Le Meurice*****, the Spa Valmont has just been unveiled after several months of refurbishment
work. The 340 m2 space is a veritable haven of peace decorated in soothing shades, mixed with bronze, green
celadon, and beige with a few touches of gold. The architecture and furniture of the Spa Valmont have curved
shapes that create a smooth and comforting atmosphere. Opening onto a terrace, the spa is bathed in daylight
and offers three ultra-luxurious body treatment cubicles, including a double one. A nail bar, high-tech fitness
room, sauna and hammams covered in sumptuous pearly Bisazza mosaic tiles round off the facilities for relaxation. For complete repose, guests can relax in one of the comfortable relaxation spaces, or why not enjoy the
invigorating virtues of the ice fountain, a reference to the Valmont Elixir des Glaciers anti-age range.
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Spa Valmont pour Le Meurice
228 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1st
Tel +33 (0) 1 44 58 10 20
www.lemeurice.com/spa-fitness
Hôtel Atmosphères, far from a cliché
It is in the heart of the Latin Quarter, a few steps from the Sorbonne, that the Hôtel Atmosphères has just opened. After more than a year’s work, the Hôtel Sully Saint-Germain has been replaced by a new establishment that
is both a design hotel and a contemporary photo gallery. The Hôtel Atmosphères has in fact teamed up with the
photographer Thierry des Ouches to decorate its guest rooms and the common areas: 112 photographic works
can be admired at any time of the day. To round off the project and start out on a new adventure, it has called
on the interior designer Vincent Bastie, whose work is regularly praised in numerous Parisian hotels. These two
artists work hand in hand, elements of the decor taking their inspiration from details in the original photos, like
the Parisian paving stones echoed in the pattern of the carpet! Colours, material, furniture: everything has been
carefully chosen to beautify the images and extend a discovery of the capital within the hotel itself.
The 49 guest rooms, 6 junior suites and 2 apartments have been completely reorganized and the volumes
rethought. In terms of atmosphere, there are six to discover, including ‘Nature’ with green shades, in reference
to the numerous Parisian parks and gardens; ‘Monuments’ with blue and gold tints symbolizing the capital’s
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cultural sites; ‘By night’ in black and red colours of the Paris night; ‘Urban’ with pure and geometric motifs
recalling transport in the city; ‘Macaroon’ with pastel and pop colours in reference to famous gourmet delights.
Equipped with all the necessary comforts, with free Wi-Fi, a safe-deposit box, and a courtesy tray, guest rooms
can also pride themselves on their bathrooms which offer welcome products from the Algotherm range, a balneo
bath and Axor wash baisins by the Bouroullec brothers.
The common areas of the hotel are equally elegant. Amenities include a reading room bathed in light from a
central patio which offers peace and relaxation. For sport and well-being, there is a fitness room with cardiovascular exercise machines, a sauna, and a water massage bed available to hotel guests.
Moreover, for guests interested in the work of Thierry des Ouches, a book published by the Éditions de la Martinière: PARIS, par Thierry des Ouches is available exclusively at the hotel in a box with a film showing the 223
photos. Large postcards are also ideas for an original gift souvenir.
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Hôtel Atmosphères
31 rue des Écoles Paris 5th
Tel +33 (0) 1 43 26 56 02
www.hotelatmospheres.com
L’Auberge Flora or a new conception of a gîte and a restaurant
It is just recently that Flora Mikula has opened the Auberge Flora, a much-awaited return to the Parisian scene for
this chef who in 2010 closed her famous restaurant in the 8th arrondissement, ‘Les Saveurs de Flora’, to give free
reign to her passion for travel. More than a simple restaurant, this time it is a veritable urban and contemporary
inn that has opened between Bastille and the Marais.
On the accommodation scene, 21 guest rooms have been created under the impetus of Flora herself and decorator
Sébastien d’Evry. The guest rooms spread over three floors with three original experiences linked to the awakening
of the senses: three atmospheres intimately linked to the personality and history of Flora, an inveterate globetrotter who has worked with the greatest chefs, from Jean-Pierre Vigato to Alain Passard. A concentration of elegance
and well-being in a chic and bohemian atmosphere. The guest rooms ‘Bohème’ reflect the southern and Polish
origins of the chef: colourful, warm, an invitation to travel. The guest rooms ‘Potager’ on the second floor flourish
with herbs, nature and spices. The guest rooms ‘Nature’ on the third and last floor feature raw materials and clean
lines in neutral colours inspired by stone, cotton and cork. The restaurant scene features bistro food, open every
day. Early risers can enjoy a French breakfast from 7am in the morning (fresh bread, viennoiseries, charcuterie,
eggs, etc.) and nightbirds until 11pm. Gourmet menus according to the inspiration of Flora are served at lunchtime
and dinner, but there are also mid-afternoon snacks and aperitifs to enjoy!
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L’Auberge Flora
44 boulevard Richard Lenoir, Paris 11th
Tel +33 (0) 1 47 00 52 77
www.aubergeflora.fr
Gastronomy //
Bistrot de la Poste, the new ‘bistronomique’ address at Trocadéro
This 30-year-old bistro, in a quiet street at Trocadéro has just been revamped. However, it still bears the marks
of its past, with an impressive bar, in zinc, and several references to the 20th century with appliqué in the pure
art deco style. Today a touch of humour runs through the restaurant with a message mirror here and a trompe
l’œil there.
Open every day of the week for lunch or dinner, and at the weekend for brunch, the Bistrot de la Poste offers
traditional bistro cooking with a modern twist by the chef El Fahiri, formerly at the Plaza of Alain Ducasse — the
multi-starred chef has contributed to the elaboration of the menu.
Casserole of farm-reared poultry, tartare minute, club-sandwich already a house classic, all accompanied by a
fine selection of wines; a dish of the day is an invitation to discover a recipe of the chef inspired by produce
delivered that morning. Efficient service, white tableware, wooden floorboards and cast-iron casseroles: the
roots of the French bistro tradition are indeed here, a few strides from the Eiffel Tower.
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Bistrot de la Poste
54 rue de Longchamp, Paris 16th
Tel +33 (0) 1 47 55 01 31
Stop press //
For its 75th anniversary the wild cat house of the Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes has just been renovated. It
now houses five species of cats, some of which are threatened with extinction. Reopening after full renovation
of the Hôtel Marignan Paris close to the Champs-Élysées, with 40 guest rooms, 10 suites, a bar and a restaurant. /
The Hôtel Unic, formerly a ** and situated close to the cemetery of Père Lachaise, has changed its name to Le
Paris Vingt. / Opening close to the Porte de Versailles of the Vice Versa, a hotel with 37 guest rooms decorated
by the designer Chantal Thomass on the theme of the seven deadly sins.
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Hôtel Marignan Paris
12 rue de Marignan, Paris 8th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 76 34 56
www.hotelmarignan.fr
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Le Paris Vingt
6 rue Dupont de l’Eure, Paris 20th
Tel +33 (0) 1 43 61 93 10
www.hotel-le-paris-vingt.com
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Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes
57 rue Cuvier, Paris 5th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 79 37 94
www.mnhn.fr
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Vice Versa Hotel
213 rue de la Croix Nivert, Paris 15th
Tel +33 (0) 1 55 76 55 55
www.viceversahotel.com
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Coming soon //
Culture
-Closing of the Catacombs (no date given for reopening)
-Renovation work at the Musée de l’Air et de l’espace without closing (April 2012-end of 2014)
-During the second phase of renovation of the Château de Versailles, closure of the ‘Grands appartements’ (November
2012-April 2014)
-Renovation without closing of the Musée de Montmartre and, for the first time, the Suzanne Valadon studio opens
to the public (2012-2014)
-Reorganization of the Grand Palais with the incorporation of the Galeries nationales and the creation of a shop, a
cafe and a bookshop (2012-2017)
-Opening of 4 art house cinemas as part of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in the 13th arrondissement (beginning of 2013)
- 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 (April 2013)
- 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)
-Closure for renovation work of the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner and construction of a sun lounge and cafe (July 2013spring 2014)
- Reopening of the Musée Galliera after renovation (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-beginning 2014)
- Creation of a 250-seat theatre under the Carreau du Temple (November 2013)
-Opening of a museum in the satellite of terminal 2E of Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle airport, 250 m2 showing emblematic
works from major Parisian institutions, with a new presentation of works twice per year (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 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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pening 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)
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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)
- 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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-Construction 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 (2011-2018)
-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 (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)
- Extension of Line 4 of the Métro to the south of Paris in Montrouge (March 2013)
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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, 10 cinemas, a restaurant and a 8,000 m2-terrace
(September 2013)
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pening of Aéroville, a 110,000 m2 shopping centre near to Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle airport with 200 shops including some new to France, 25 restaurants, a multiplex cinema (12 screens) and a hypermarket (October 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)
-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)
-Reopening 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)
-Creation 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)
- Redevelopment of the Champ-de-Mars (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-summer 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 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)
-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 (2016)
-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 (15 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 (2015-2018)
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-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 (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 (April 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)
-Extension and renovation work to the Roland-Garros Tennis Stadium for the French Open, the Masters Series and
the Fed Cup (2014-2017)
- Installation of new festive lighting on the Eiffel Tower (end of 2014)
-Extension and modernization work at the Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy to give 21,000 seats (February 2014September 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-April 2013)
-Closure of The Ritz***** for full renovation, including the restaurant L’Espadon and the cooking school Ritz-Escoffier
(1 August 2012-Christmas 2014)
-Closure of the Villa Maillot for full renovation of its 42 bedrooms and suites, its bar, its spa and lobby (30 November
2012-14 May 2013)
-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)
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pening of the Marcel hotel, a small 35-bedroom hotel opposite the Gare de l’Est, *** rating requested (end of 2012)
- Full renovation of the Hôtel Cheverny by the Élégancia group, reopening under the Armoni name (end of 2012)
-Opening of the Art hôtel Eiffel, a small 35-room designer hotel in the 15th arrondissement, *** rating requested
(2012)
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-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)
- Building at Paris – Le Bourget airport of a 122-bedroom Marriott hotel with gastronomic restaurant (2012-2013)
-Launching by the Astotel group of a new luxury label, inaugurations with the Citadines Suites Louvre residence
(January 2013)
-Launch of a new upscale label by Ascott Limited and inauguration with the aparthotel Citadines Suites Louvre
(January 2013)
-Opening by the Élégancia group of Le Félicien hotel (ex-Passy Home**) after full renovation by Olivier Lapidus
(beginning of 2013)
-Reopening of the Prince de Galles hotel, bar and restaurant after full renovation and creation of a new suite and
fitness space (beginning of 2013)
-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 (early 2013)
-Opening of a 56-room and suites Buddha Bar boutique hotel, spa, restaurant and bar, on rue d’Anjou in the 8th
arrondissement, ***** rating requested (beginning of 2013)
-Opening of the Hôtel Calais Hôtel Montmartre, by the Honotel Group, on a colonial theme with 40 guest rooms,
below Montmartre; *** rating requested (February 2013)
-Opening of the Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal, a luxury hotel near the Louvre, ***** classification requested (February
2013)
-Opening of a new hotel by the Compagnie de Bagatelle in place of the Hôtel Cronstadt, rue Lamartine in the 9th
arrondissement, *** rating requested (March 2013)
- Closure for full renovation work and construction of a spa at the Crillon***** (31 March 2013-end of 2014)
-Change of brand for the Hôtel du Louvre***** and the Concorde La Fayette**** which leave the Concorde Group to
join the Hyatt (March 2013)
-Closure of the Ascott Arc de Triomphe and addition of the adjoining building to convert them and create upscale
apartments of 70 m2 and more. Conservation of the existing architecture by Riccardo Boffil (2nd quarter of 2013 –
2015)
-Opening of the Grand Hôtel Montmartre, by the Honotel Group, on the theme of the cabaret with 40 guest rooms,
below Montmartre, *** rating requested (April 2013)
-Opening of a new 46-bedroom hotel at No. 18 rue de la Fidelité in the 10th arrondissement by the Relais de Paris
Group, rating *** requested (June 2013)
-Full renovation of the Grand Hôtel Lafayette Buffault, reopening with 70 guest rooms and a restaurant (June 2013)
- Closure of the Hôtel La Bourdonnais for renovation (June 2013 – beginning of 2014)
-Opening 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)
-Conversion 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)
-Opening 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)
- Opening of a 330-bed youth hostel with meeting rooms and auditorium, rue Pajol in the 18th arrondissement (2013)
- Opening of two CitizenM low-cost design hotels in Paris, **** rating 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, **** rating requested (2013)
- Opening of a 200-bedroom Peninsula hotel at the Centre de Conférences internationales Kléber (2014)
- Opening of a 230-room CitizenM design hotel with a restaurant space at Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle airport (2014)
-Opening 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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-Building at Porte Maillot of a AC by Marriott hotel, with 149 bedrooms decorated in an urban style, request for ****
classification (2014)
-Opening in rue de Grenelle 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 the 180-room Indochine hotel designed by architect Manuelle Gautrand as part of an entirely ecofriendly
project in the 19th arrondissement, *** rating requested (2014)
-Creation by the Élégancia Group of a hotel in the 16th arrondissement, around 50 guest rooms, interior decoration
by Charlotte Perelman (2014)
-Opening of the Renaissance Paris Malmaison at the Paris Country Club to the west of Paris with 80 guest rooms
and suites with a view of Saint-Cloud racehorse, 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)
- Opening of a 369-bedroom hotel at La Défense by the Meliá group (end of 2014)
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pening 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)
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onversion of the Tour Morland into a luxury hotel with panoramic restaurant, view over the Seine and Paris, boulevard Morland in the 4th arrondissement (2015)
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reation 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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xtension works of the Plaza Athénée***** in 5,500 m2 of annexed buildings, with no closure of the hotel (date to
be defined)
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reation of a hotel in rue Louis Codet in the 7th arrondissement (date to be defined)
Gastronomy
- Opening of a Ladurée new concept at 14 rue de Castiglione (December 2012)
- Closure for renovation of the restaurant L’Alsace on the Champs-Élysées (August 2012 to mid-2013)
- Opening of a 7th address in Paris for the Pain Quotidien, rue Lepic in Montmartre (end of 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)
-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)
- Reopening after renovation work of the Café de l’Homme at Trocadéro (2013)
Shops
-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 a 1,000 m2 Tiffany & Co. (2012-2014)
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enovation 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 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)
-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 (beginning of 2013-2014)
-F ull 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)
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-Opening of the first Shang Xia shop outside China, rue de Sèvres in the 7th arrondissement (mid-2013)
-Opening of One Nation Paris, a 24,000 m2 shopping centre with 140 luxury brand factory stores and 4 restaurants,
in the west of the Parisian region (autumn 2013)
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pening of a second address in Paris for Marks and Spencer in the 15th arrondissement (autumn 2013)
- Opening of a new Uniqlo store in a former factory space in the Marais, at 39 rue des Francs-Bourgeois (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 Printemps store at the Carrousel du Louvre with 2,500 m2 of fashion, perfumery and lifestyle (spring
2014)
- Closure of Virgin Megastore on the Champs-Élysées (date to be confirmed)
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Trends N0. 75
A gift from Paris. Buying something as a keepsake of your trip to Paris, or to take back as a gift
for family or friends from the City of Light. A souvenir gift is all part of a trip away. Many shops have a wide
choice of classic or more original gifts and souvenirs of Paris to buy in the city or online. A quick look at
what’s out there.
The shops of the national museums and monuments //
A veritable ‘museum-city’, Paris is reputed worldwide for its art and culture. What’s more, the main reason that
people come to Paris is to visit its museums and monuments. So naturally, visitors like to have something to
take back with them to remind them of their visit to one or more of these major cultural spots. The ‘museum
shops’ and the ‘bookshop-boutiques’ managed by the Réunion des musées nationaux (RMN) can be found
in most museums in Paris, such as the Centre Pompidou, the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Musée du Quai
Branly, the Musée Carnavalet, or even the Petit Palais. These boutiques total some 20 in Paris and offer a wide
choice relating to their own particular collections and exhibitions. As well as books, there are postcards and
posters, films, multimedia software, decorative items and jewellery. Plus, a wide range of exclusive products,
such as illustrations engraved on copper from the chalcography workshops of the RMN, or even reproductions
of works from the moulding and casting workshop of the Louvre. In the run up to Christmas, the workshop has
special collections for original high-quality gift ideas. Moreover, the RMN, in close collaboration with exhibition
curators, produces accessories (silk scarves, ties, watches, etc.), jewellery (ewers, perfume bottles, etc.), or even
objects for the home and office (candleholders, boxes, mirrors, letter openers, etc.) in direct relation to the
works exhibited to the public. Each of these creations bears the hallmark of the RMN and is accompanied by
a historic note and a certificate of origin. Visitors to the Louvre should not miss the museum’s two-floor boutique-bookshop, under the glass pyramid of the museum, which has the biggest choice in Europe of books on
art. The mezzanine, accessible by an impressive stairway, has a unique range of cultural objects, 800 different
gift items and more than 1,500 prints. On the ground floor, an area specifically devoted to tourists has products
inspired by the permanent collections of the museum, as well as designer items from the two exhibited works:
The Mona Lisa and the Grande Odalisque by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. All the reproductions of the
RMN are also available online (see chapter online boutiques). The Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris
(City of Paris contemporary and modern art museum) has a bookshop space devoted to works from the 20th
and 21st centuries. As well as essays, magazines and books about artists, it also stocks all the works and catalogues edited by the museum, as well as numerous monographic works on modern and contemporary artists.
Among the shops of Paris’s museums and monuments, the highest in altitude can be found on the 56th floor of
the Tour Montparnasse. It stocks some 300 different items (T-shirts, jewellery, books, etc.) on Paris, its monuments and the Tower. Services include a photo point, where you have the self-service possibility of incorporating
a background aerial view of Paris by day or night. An original souvenir idea.
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RMN BOUTIQUES OF PARIS
www.boutiquesdemusees.fr
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LA BOUTIQUE DU 56e
Tour Montparnasse / Montparnasse 56
33 avenue du Maine, Paris 15th
Tel +33 (0) 1 45 38 52 56
www.tourmontparnasse56.com
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LIBRAIRIE DU MUSÉE D’ART MODERNE DE LA VILLE DE PARIS
11 avenue du Président Wilson, Paris 16th
Tel +33 (0) 1 53 67 40 45
www.mam.paris.fr
Themed or unusual souvenirs //
For avid souvenir collectors or those looking for a gift to take back for family or friends, the French capital has
numerous shops with souvenirs on the theme of cinema, history, science, opera, etc. The bookshop of the Cinémathèque française, situated at Bercy, has an exceptional choice of works relating to cinema. Housed on the
mezzanine of the Cinémathèque and managed by specialists in cinema and the history of cinema, it stocks a
range of cinema-related articles from posters to film soundtracks, etc. Bookshops specializing in documentation
and souvenirs on the performing arts include the emblematic boutique of the Comédie-Française. It has an original range of goods: items linked to works that are being currently performed, DVDs of plays, cartoon albums
and biographies, along with such particularly unusual items as old-style theatre glasses or a set of wine glasses
decorated with cited extracts from great theatrical works. The shop also sells works by designers or young
artists, all linked to the rich heritage of the Comédie-Française. The boutique of the Opéra Garnier, managed by
Galeries Lafayette, has numerous items linked to opera (CDs, DVDs, programmes and publications) as well as
a choice selection of goods by top French fashion and luxury brands. With its expert ancestral knowledge, the
Monnaie de Paris offers unique collectors pieces, medals and jewellery made out of alloys or precious metals,
illustrating different themes (anniversaries, history, youth, art and culture, fauna and flora, etc.), including some
directly related to current issues. These exclusive pieces are available at the boutique at the Quai de Conti,
online on the website of the Monnaie de Paris, as well as at numerous Parisian jewellery shops. For science and
technology buffs, the boutique of the Musée des Arts et Métiers has some fine works and objects relating to
temporary exhibitions or linked to the history of technology and major discoveries. Here you’ll find, for example,
a scaled-down model of the first car and even a gyroscope in metal. In another vein, but equally original, the
shop Christmas à Paris stocks Christmas decorations all year round with Paris as the theme. For example: miniature Father Christmases hanging from major monuments of the capital, snow-covered imitations of the Eiffel
Tower, and – new for 2012 – Christmas tree baubles made of glass, decorated with Parisian scenes on a snowy
red background. For a saucy gift from the French capital, there is the shop of the Musée de l’Érotisme. It offers
numerous books on modern art and photographs on the subject of eroticism and surprising works on Paris ‘in
love’. The four Parisian shops of the Passage du Désir, specializing in cheeky gifts, offer a wide range of romantic
and titillating books and games.
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CHRISTMAS À PARIS
7 rue de Condé, Paris 6th
Tel +33 (0) 1 43 26 36 47
www.christmas-a-paris.com
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BOUTIQUE OF THE COMÉDIE-FRANÇAISE
2 rue de Richelieu, Paris 1st
Tel +33 (0) 1 44 58 14 30
www.boutique-comedie-francaise.fr
One other address in Paris
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BOUTIQUE OF THE MUSÉE DE L’ÉROTISME
72 boulevard de Clichy, Paris 18th
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 58 28 73
www.musee-erotisme.com
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BOUTIQUE OF THE MUSÉE DES ARTS ET MÉTIERS
60 rue Réaumur, Paris 3rd
www.arts-et-metiers.net
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BOUTIQUE OF THE OPÉRA GARNIER
Rue Halévy, Paris 9th
Tel +33 (0) 1 53 43 03 97
www.boutique.operadeparis.fr
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BOOKSHOP OF THE CINÉMATHÈQUE FRANÇAISE
51 rue de Bercy, Paris 12th
Tel +33 (0) 1 71 19 34 05
www.cinematheque.fr
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MONNAIE DE PARIS
11 quai de Conti, Paris 6th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 46 56 66
www.monnaiedeparis.fr
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PASSAGE DU DÉSIR
22 rue du Pont Neuf, Paris 1st
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 28 38 00
www.passagedudesir.fr
Three other addresses in Paris
Trendy souvenirs //
Paris offers many opportunities for picking up original and unique trendy gifts reflecting the main design and
fashion trends in Paris. The concept store Colette exudes modernity and is a crossroads for design, perfume,
fashion, music, books and high-tech. The rigorous selection of products offered, often for the first time, make
it an ideal place for unique and original souvenirs, also available online. Not to be missed. The 107Rivoli, the
boutique of the Musée des Arts décoratifs, is entirely devoted to decorative objects. Three distinct spaces,
totalling 300 m2, offer a selection of books, fashion accessories, stationery, tableware and even toys, inspired
by the past and the present. Also for design fans, the Printemps du Design is an unusual boutique at the Centre
Pompidou. Its minimalist window displays comprise numerous different types of objects. This shop only sells
objects created and designed by designers. The two sites of the Pinacothèque de Paris offer a wide choice of
souvenirs linked to the works and artists presented, as well as numerous items of jewellery and fashion accessories. There is also an interesting selection of books and albums for children, with an introduction to art as
the theme. For those open to discovering new ideas and places in their search for souvenirs, Design à Paris
offers a particularly original design itinerary. This urban circuit, which can be personalized, links together places
specializing in lifestyle: unusual boutiques and concept stores that have creativity and innovation in common
and which are particularly sensitive to new trends. The itinerary, which also includes privileged meetings with
designers, is the opportunity to see and buy really unusual souvenirs, and some typically Parisian ones.
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107RIVOLI
107 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1st
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 60 64 95
www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr
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BOUTIQUES OF THE PINACOTHÈQUE DE PARIS
28 place de la Madeleine, Paris 8th
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 68 81 05
8 rue Vignon, Paris 8e
Tel +33 (0) 1 44 56 88 82
www.pinacotheque.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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DESIGN À PARIS
Tel +33 (0) 1 74 30 16 75
www.designaparis.com
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LE PRINTEMPS DU DESIGN
Centre Pompidou
Place Georges Pompidou, Paris 4th
Tel +33 (0) 1 44 78 15 78
Typical and traditional parisian souvenirs //
The main tourist areas in the capital have numerous gift shops selling traditional souvenirs. This is particularly
true of the arcades in rue de Rivoli, opposite the Louvre and the Tuileries Gardens, which have a large range
of typically Parisian souvenirs. The same goes for the Place du Tertre in Montmartre, where you can pick up a
portrait or painting from one of the numerous artists who set up their easel there every day. Other shops also
specialize in the most emblematic kind of Parisian souvenirs. I Was In, for example, develops its own lines of
souvenirs with the inscription ‘I Was In Paris’ on T-shirts, jumpers and sweatshirts, or on original accessories like
the Champs-Élysées shopping bags, or various Eiffel Towers. I Was In has two shops in Paris and sales points
at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport. Behind its yellow shop window, the delightful boutique Paris Mythique, in the
heart of Butte-aux-Cailles, offers original paintings, miniatures, books and postcards, all devoted to regions of
France, Paris or the Butte. There are numerous spin-off products edited by the artists of Street Art working in
this district (Miss Tic, Jérôme Mesnager, Jef Aerosol, etc.), as well as a large selection of magnets, bags, cups,
photo frames and mats for glasses decorated with major Parisian monuments. The founders of the brand Les
Parisettes also take particular care in selecting their Parisian souvenirs. Their sales points offer a wide range of
useful objects for the office (stationery, pencil cases, etc.), the home (tea towels, kitchen aprons, trays, table
mats, etc.), or decorative objects, like the Eiffel Towers in metal, Plexiglas or … card. You will also find jewellery,
books (including illustrated works on Paris by Princesse Camcam) and numerous items especially for children
(books, cut-outs, sweets, etc.). What makes this concept store so original is that the majority of the products
shown have been created by Parisian or French designers and artists. Another gift idea: immediately-recognizable
enamelled Paris street names. La Plaque Émaillée reproduces all the street names of Paris, and also bespoke
versions (N.B. allow time for manufacture). There are also street numbers, produced in the same style as those
in Paris. Quintessentially Paris, the Moulin Rouge epitomizes the atmosphere of Parisian nightlife. In its shop, on
rue Lepic, you can buy items from the exclusive collection of Swarovski crystal jewellery and the famous T-shirt
‘I’m a Moulin Rouge beauty’, historic posters signed René Gruau, fashion items, as well as numerous decorative
objects and souvenirs entirely devoted to this Montmartre cabaret. The two Parisian department stores, Galeries
Lafayette and Printemps, have areas devoted to souvenirs (books about Paris, miniatures of monuments, decorative objects, etc.) that have been specially selected for French and foreign tourists. For those who wish to have
an enduring keepsake of their stay, Studio Harcourt has come up with a unique idea. A day’s private photo shoot
that is prepared for in advance and supervised by the house stylist who will order dresses and accessories from
top Parisian fashion designers. A selection of 10 of the photos taken will be edited in an upscale souvenir album.
The studio recommends that clients plan several weeks in advance for their session. Paris is also about cuisine
and gastronomy. Fauchon, the fine food store on Place de la Madeleine, selects emblematic products – biscuits,
macaroons, madeleines, marrons glacés, champagne and foie gras – presented in gift boxes or packed to order
in boxes specially designed to make superb presents. La Cure Gourmande is full of sweet treats, with biscuits,
sweets, chocolates and other artisanal sweets available at the five quaint shops, with their pretty packaging and
finely decorated metallic boxes.
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FAUCHON
30 place de la Madeleine, Paris 8th
Tel +33 (0) 1 70 39 38 00
www.fauchon.com
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I WAS IN
22 rue des Rosiers, Paris 4th
Tel +33 (0) 1 71 50 68 40
www.iwasin.fr
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LA CURE GOURMANDE
49 avenue de l’Opéra, Paris 2nd
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 06 02 47
www.la-cure-gourmande.fr
Five other addresses in Paris
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LA PLAQUE ÉMAILLÉE
18 boulevard des Filles du Calvaire, Paris 11th
Tel +33 (0) 1 47 00 50 95
www.la-plaque-emaillee.com
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LES PARISETTES
26 rue Malar, Paris 7th
Tel +33 (0) 1 75 43 23 65
www.lesparisettes.com
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BOUTIQUE OF THE MOULIN ROUGE
11 rue Lepic, Paris 18th
www.moulinrouge.fr
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PARIS MYTHIQUE
43 rue des Cinq Diamants, Paris 13th
Tel +33 (0) 1 55 28 89 72
www.paris-mythique.fr
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STUDIO HARCOURT
10 rue Jean Goujon, Paris 8th
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 56 67 67
www.studio-harcourt.eu
Online souvenir shops //
You do not have to stay in Paris to find a souvenir of the city. Lots of websites offer mail order goods. In addition
to its shops in Paris, the website of the Réunion des musées nationaux offers all the merchandise products from
all the capital’s museums. Highly practical when time is short or when you prefer not to have anything extra to
carry on your journey home. Some gift souvenir specialists only have online stores. These e-shops offer tax-free
goods on sales for delivery to addresses outside the European Union. One such example is Souvenirs of France,
with a large selection of goods (5,000 different items in 56 departments) with France and Paris as a theme:
T-shirts, caps, bags, accessories and other miniature monuments. To make ordering easier for foreign customers, items can be paid for in dollars and are shown in imperial weights and measures. Paris France Products
also has a varied selection of souvenirs of Paris and France in the catalogue on its website. Items range from
the most classic (T-shirts, caps, key rings, miniature Parisian monuments, magnets, etc.) to the most original,
like this collection of mats, and faithful reproductions of stickers of grand cru French wines. The website is in
English and also offers tax-free sales for visitors outside the EU.
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LES BOUTIQUES DE MUSÉES
www.boutiquesdemusees.fr
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PARIS FRANCE PRODUCTS
www.souvenirsofparis.com
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SOUVENIRS OF FRANCE
www.souvenirs-of-france.com
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In the spotlight N0. 75
Railway stations in the north of Paris. The Paris Nord and Paris Est railway stations, both
built in the middle of the 19th century a few steps from one another, are flanked with streets full of hotels
and restaurants. Ideal for a short Parisian city break – or when in transit – in this lively colourful district.
Paris Nord and Paris Est, major crossroads in the
capital //
Paris Nord, Europe’s leading railway station in terms of number of travellers, boasts a facade which is listed,
surmounted with statues representing the great cities of the North of France. As well as major railway lines
and suburban lines, it also houses the TGV, which links Paris to Lille, Calais, Boulogne, etc., the Thalys, which
goes to Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne, and the Eurostar, which goes under the English Channel through the
tunnel to London. Some 12 bus lines and three metro lines pass through Paris Nord and serve all the districts
of Paris, its museums, monuments and other points of interest. Not forgetting three RER lines, including line
B which serves the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre and the Paris – Charles-de-Gaulle airport and links
Paris-Orly via Orlyval. The station has a large number of shops and services for travellers: fast-food outlets and
takeaways, florist, chemist’s, L’Occitane shop, bureau de change Travelex, Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau
tourist information point, public toilets, including showers, Wi-Fi point, etc.
A few steps away, the Paris Est railway station, a listed historic monument for its facade, roofs and arrival and
departure points, was renovated in 2007 to house the new high-speed TGV Est (to Strasbourg, Germany and
Switzerland). It serves towns and cities in the suburbs and provinces (Reims, Drancy, Troyes, etc.) to the east of
Paris. The famous trains of the Orient Express compagny arrive at Paris Est from Venise and Istanbul.
In the mainline concourse, travellers can admire a monumental 60 m2 painting by the American Alfred Herter
(1926) depicting the departure of soldiers for the front in 1914. Travellers have plenty of places to eat at the
Foodissimo (food court), which has food counters and coffee shops serving sandwiches, salads, stir fries, pasta,
desserts, etc. and a traditional restaurant, the Brasserie Flo. Services and shops include the tourist information point of the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau, a florist, fine food store, perfume shop, beauty store,
chemist’s, Wi-Fi points, etc. What’s more, ten bus lines and three metro lines serving all of Paris make a stop
at Paris Est. Finally, it is worth noting that the two railway stations are on the route of the Open Tour (doubledecker bus sightseeing tours in the capital).
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PARIS EST
Place du 11 novembre 1918, Paris 10th
www.gares-en-mouvement.com
Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau
Tourist information point opposite platforms 1 and 2
www.parisinfo.com
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PARIS NORD
112 rue de Maubeuge, Paris 10th
www.gares-en-mouvement.com
Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau
Tourist information point under the glass roof
www.parisinfo.com
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Accommodation near to the Paris Nord railway
station //
There is a huge choice of hotels in the streets around the station, notably along the busy boulevard Magenta.
The Avalon Hôtel***, for example, offers 64 guest rooms (including 15 triples) and was refurbished in 2012. Warm
grey and beige colours on the walls and parquet flooring … all contribute to creating a relaxing atmosphere. The
hotel also has 12 studio apartments with a small kitchen for longer stays. The chic and elegant Libertel Gare du
Nord Suède*** has also just had a makeover. It offers 50 comfortable guest rooms including four family ones and
more upscale ones with a balcony and view of Montmartre. Nearby, the Hôtel de la Gare du Nord*** is housed in
a fine building and is furnished in a traditional and welcoming style epitomized by the comfy leather armchairs
in the reception area. The 47 soundproofed guest rooms guarantee a quiet night after a journey. Ideally situated
opposite the arrival area for visitors, the Mercure Terminus Nord*** was built in 1865 by Jacques Hittorff, who
also designed the railway station. The establishment boasts a large glass roof and superb art nouveau stainedglass windows, as well as 236 standard or privilege, spacious guest rooms with all modern comforts. In the
vicinity, the long rue La Fayette has two upmarket establishments. The first, the 6-floor Hôtel Hor***, with its
lush garden, opened this summer. It offers 47 guest rooms with elegant contemporary design, including several
for disabled people. The most luxurious have a private terrace with a view over the rooftops of Paris. Its neighbour, the Best Western Albert Ier***, also puts the emphasis on comfort and elegant decor. The deep red leather
armchairs in the bar are an invitation to relax. The bright 55 guest rooms in pastel colours have a warm cosy
atmosphere, and complimentary tea and coffee are at the disposal of guests. Nearby is the newly-decorated Le
Rocroy***, which has opted for an original decor with pop colours that vary from floor to floor. The 54 design
and welcoming guest rooms are also equipped for people with impaired sight and impaired hearing (telephone
and remote control with large buttons, etc.). Housed in a Haussmann building in a quiet street, the Appia La
Fayette*** offers 42 cosy guest rooms in warm shades in three categories: standard, comfort and privilege. Some
have communicating doors for families or groups of friends. If you are looking for a view of Sacré-Cœur or a
pretty interior courtyard, opt for the Timhotel Gare du Nord***. The harmonious yellow, beige and pastel blue
decor is conducive to relaxation whilst the breakfast room is decorated in revitalizing colours. Not far from here,
the Hôtel de l’Europe** boasts 36 modern rooms with a good quality/price ratio. Rooms range from single to
triple and are tastefully decorated in soothing colours enhanced with more colourful accents. Just opposite the
station, there is a peaceful atmosphere in the 47 classically-decorated guest rooms of the New Hotel Paris**
and its vaulted rooms with open beams, where guests can enjoy a copious breakfast. In the same street is the
Hôtel de Milan*. This budget-category hotel has a family atmosphere with yellow and blue corridors and offers
49 simple and comfortable guest rooms (1 to 3 beds) in soft colours. Finally, for those on a tight budget and
those travelling in a group, the Smart Place Paris offers 28 private guest rooms (doubles, triples, quadruples)
with bathrooms, as well as dormitories for three and five people.
> AVALON HÔTEL***
131-133 boulevard de Magenta, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 85 50 00
www.avalonparis.com
> BEST WESTERN ALBERT IER***
162 rue La Fayette, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 36 82 40
www.albert1erhotel.com
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HÔTEL APPIA LA FAYETTE***
13 rue des Deux Gares, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 09 72 99
www.hotelappia.com
> HÔTEL HOR***
160 rue La Fayette, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 05 18 05
www.hotel-hor.com
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HÔTEL DE LA GARE DU NORD***
31-33 rue de Saint-Quentin, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 48 78 02 92
http://gare-nord-hotel.com
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HÔTEL DE L’EUROPE**
98 boulevard de Magenta, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 37 71 15
www.europe-paris-hotel.com
> HÔTEL DE MILAN*
17 rue de Saint-Quentin, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 37 88 50
www.hoteldemilan.com
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LE ROCROY HÔTEL***
13 rue de Rocroy, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 49 70 70 70
www.lerocroy.com
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LIBERTEL GARE DU NORD SUÈDE***
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 36 10 12
www.hotel-gare-du-nord-suede.com
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MERCURE PARIS TERMINUS NORD***
12 boulevard de Denain, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 80 20 00
www.mercure.com
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NEW HOTEL PARIS**
40 rue de Saint-Quentin, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 48 78 04 83
www.newhotelparis.com
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SMART PLACE PARIS
28 rue de Dunkerque, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 48 78 25 15
www.smartplaceparis.com
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TIMHOTEL PARIS GARE DU NORD***
10 rue Philippe de Girard, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 35 29 29
www.timhotel.com
Accommodation near to the Paris Est railway
station //
Near to the railway station and the canal Saint-Martin, this district has plenty of addresses to suit all visitors.
The Libertel Gare de l’Est Français***, which celebrates its 130th anniversary this year, has renovated most of
its 70 guest rooms, which are defined by pared down modern decor to give stylish comfort. The perfect place
to relax before breakfast under the glass roofed patio. Nearby, the Ibis Gare de l’Est*** offers 112 comfortable
guest rooms including 10 with communicating doors and four for disabled people. The hostel is free for children under 12 years of age sleeping in the same room as their parents. On boulevard de Magenta, the Hôtel
Alane*** offers 32 soundproofed equipped modern guest rooms to guarantee its guests complete rest. The
breakfast room has also had a makeover in a trendy and cosy style for a warm welcome in the morning. At a
distance from this main road, the 45 guest rooms of the Mercure Gare de l’Est Magenta*** were refurbished
in 2010 in a contemporary style, with air conditioning. With their warm colours (orange, chocolate brown),
light-coloured wood, soft quilts … they provide full comfort and tranquillity. Nearby, the recently-transformed,
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Hôtel Parisiana*** has chosen a mix of pastel shades and warm colours, with light-coloured wood for the
new decor of its 65 (double and triple) spacious and soundproofed guest rooms. The Paris Est Lafayette***,
situated in a street nearby, has also been fully-renovated and each of its 51 guest rooms has its own character. All are modern and comfortable with soft and vibrant colours, floral motifs and elegant furniture … As for
the area around the canal Saint-Martin, there are several establishments to choose from. For example, the
Belta Hôtel***, whose revamped soundproofed guest rooms offer classic comfort and have been furnished so
that guests can have breakfast in them. At the Hôtel Soft***, visitors will appreciate the contemporary style
of the 31 guest rooms decorated in soothing colours (grey, white, beige, etc.) paired with fresh and vibrant
colours (violet, pink, fuchsia, etc.), chrome bathrooms and large showers. As for the Timhotel Paris Gare de
l’Est***, the interior decor features wood and leather and warm colours to create a modern and welcoming
atmosphere in its 53 single and double guest rooms. Just in front of the train station, the Little Regina** is
ideal for a relaxing stay and offers modern comfort in its 34 guest rooms (singles, doubles and family suites)
decorated in warm colours with large flowered motifs. In the nearby eponymous street, the Hôtel Jarry* is
situated in an area that is lively, day and night, and full of some of the most trendy shops. The 36 simple
and bright guest rooms offer good value for money. In the same area, the Hôtel du Brabant, recognizable by
its old facade in blue mosaic, receives its guests in a simple family atmosphere. The 32 pleasant little guest
rooms, some of which have been recently refurbished, are equipped with a sink and some have a shower.
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BELTA HÔTEL***
46 rue Lucien Sampaix, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 46 07 23 87
www.beltahotel.com
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HÔTEL ALANE***
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 35 83 30
www.alane-paris-hotel.com
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HÔTEL JARRY*
4 rue Jarry, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 47 70 70 38
www.hoteljarry.com
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HÔTEL LITTLE REGINA**
89 boulevard de Strasbourg, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 37 72 30
www.parishotellittleregina.com
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HÔTEL PARISIANA***
21 rue de Chabrol, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 47 70 68 33
www.parisiana-hotel.com
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HÔTEL SOFT***
52 bis rue des Vinaigriers, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 46 07 93 16
www.hotelsoftparis.com
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HÔTEL DU BRABANT
18 rue des Petits Hôtels, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 47 70 20 32
http://hotelbrabant.free.fr
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IBIS PARIS GARE DE L’EST***
6 rue Saint-Laurent, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 38 05 05
http://ibishotel.ibis.com
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LIBERTEL GARE DE L’EST FRANÇAIS***
13 rue du 8 mai 1945, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 40 35 94 14
www.hotelfrancais.com
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MERCURE PARIS GARE DE L’EST MAGENTA***
1-3 cour de la Ferme Saint-Lazare, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 48 24 84 84
www.mercure.com
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PARIS EST LA FAYETTE***
7 rue des Petits Hôtels, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 46 33 00
www.hotel-paris-est-lafayette.com
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TIMHOTEL PARIS GARE DE L’EST***
27 rue des Récollets, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 46 07 07 07
www.timhotel.com
Eating out near the railway stations //
The Brasserie Flo is housed on two floors in the art-deco-style former left luggage office, just at the entrance
to the Paris Est railway station. The chic decor and attractive setting make this an ideal place for an enjoyable
meal before leaving or on arriving in Paris. The cooking is refined with delicious classic dishes: foie gras, sole
a la plancha, leg of duck confit, rum baba royal, etc. In good weather, you can dine outdoors on the large
terrace overlooking the Cour d’honneur. The Paris Nord railway station also has a brasserie, the famous Terminus Nord, established in 1925. This huge 220-cover restaurant, opposite the train station, is a mixture of art
deco and art nouveau styles. The ebony-wood counter, frescoes, glass roof, mosaics, posters and chandeliers
plunge guests into the atmosphere of the belle époque. Food is served daily until midnight and diners can
enjoy a seafood platter, meat, fish, desserts and other dishes cooked in the traditional Parisian brasserie style.
On the same pavement, the Hippopotamus is open 7/7 for fans of grilled meat – its speciality. The menu offers
a wide choice (large salads, nems, carpaccio, fish a la plancha, tuna tartare, etc.), as well as fixed price menus
for all tastes and all budgets. N.B. the children’s menu meal is free on weekday evenings.
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BRASSERIE FLO GARE DE L’EST
4 rue du 8 Mai 1945, Paris 10th
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 05 79 54
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HIPPOPOTAMUS GARE DU NORD
Tel +33 (0) 1 48 78 29 26
www.hippopotamus.fr
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TERMINUS NORD
Tel +33 (0) 1 42 85 05 15
www.terminusnord.com
And also … time for a visit //
A few hours to spare before your train leaves? Why not take advantage of this time to go to the Manoir de
Paris, a few minutes’ walk from the two stations? This huge residence listed as a historic monument, with a
surface area of 1,000 m2, will delight fans who enjoy scary visits. Designed like a living museum, with a troupe
of professional actors, this unique place brings to life 13 frightening Parisian legends. At their own rhythm, over
two floors, the public will discover the story of Quasimodo, of the phantom of the Opéra or of the Tuileries, of
the vampire cave, etc. What’s certain, visitors are in for a scare. On another subject, for those interested in or
wanting to learn more about trains, the SNCF’s Centre national des opérations ferroviaires, situated between the
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two train stations, is open for visits. A tour guide takes visitors on a one and a half hour guided tour of this
huge control room for train traffic throughout France.
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CENTRE NATIONAL DES OPÉRATIONS FERROVIAIRES
21 rue d’Alsace, Paris 10th
http://visiter.sncf.com
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18 rue de Paradis, Paris 10th
http://lemanoirdeparis.fr
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Conventions & incentives N0. 75
ParisNews puts the spotlight on what’s new on the business tourism scene with a presentation of new
offers. And to finish, a calendar of events features major events coming up in the next three months.
The latest news on parisian tourism trade professionals //
Regus opens the biggest business lounge in Paris
Regus has extended its network of business centres to Paris. Regus, the world’s leading supplier of business
spaces, has chosen to open its 35th Paris region business centre halfway between Opéra and Palais Brongniart.
Housed on six floors (with a terrace overlooking the district) of a Haussmann building on rue du Quatre Septembre, the Regus Paris-Bourse is today one of the biggest business lounges in Paris. Regus’s clients will find
all the usual services of this upscale service provider: offices equipped per day, virtual offices, meeting rooms
or board of directors’ room equipped with video-conference facilities. During their stay in the capital, they
can also just check their emails and work in a peaceful environment in a spacious, luminous and comfortable
lounge. Regus Paris-Bourse also offers private or open-plan permanent offices to entrepreneurs, and can also
organize meetings or private business lounges. Present in 550 cities in 95 countries, Regus has developed a
loyalty programme for the whole of its network. Clients who are members benefit from access to all of the Regus
business lounges when away on business. They will find an office environment for themselves, a personalized
administrative assistance, and wherever it may be in the world, they can programme meetings or business sessions, alone or for several people.
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www.regus.fr/locations/business-centre/paris-bourse
A new laboratory for Eurosites’ gourmet catering centre
The Eurosites group, a leader in the organization of seminars and business events, has just equipped itself with
a new culinary production laboratory for its catering activity. This new ultra modern 3,000 m2 centre at Chevilly-Larue, next to Rungis, will enable the group’s gourmet centre to develop the gastronomic production capacity of its three entities: Toutbio (1st 100% organic caterer), Nomad (specialist in Food and Design) and Saint
Laurent (100 % Gourmet). With its ideal situation, and in order to have a quicker response time, it benefits for
its produce supply from Rungis international market and from its immediate proximity to Paris. What’s more, it
produces organic and conventional food preparations on a single site with a high health control guarantee. The
new laboratory, which has been approved by European veterinary services, meets the most demanding hygiene
and security standards.
The production of the certified Toutbio range, produced on the Chevilly-Larue site, has also been designed to
respect the standards of Ecocert, whose certification label it has proudly held since May 2010. A large part of
investment has been devoted to cooking and cake and pastry making equipment in order to cater to the most
demanding clients. The laboratory also has a research and development department to design and perfect its
culinary innovations, and a photo studio to anticipate trends and diversify their culinary offer.
Eurosites caters to all types of events from 5 to 6,500 people. For its events, it has a dozen or so sites in Paris in
Île-de-France and at 35 affiliated sites in the region. Some, like the Salle Wagram, the Docks de Paris or George
V, are landmark sites and are places whose setting is perfectly adapted to major events. In total, Eurosites
manages 450 rooms and 5 auditoriums.
>
www.eurosites.fr
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A check-in system for Concorde La Fayette
The Concorde Hotels & Resorts Group has launched an e-check-in system making it a pioneer in up-scale hotels.
This new facility, launched at the hotel Concorde La Fayette, enables a client that has booked their stay online
to receive their room key quickly on arrival. All they have to do is to tap a code, received by text message
during their online registration, at a Smart Way terminal situated at the reception of the hotel: the room key
is immediately delivered. Thanks to Smart Way, checkout is just as rapid: the key can be re-deposited in the
terminal after validation of their bill. Developed by Ariane Systems, a specialist in ticketing solutions developed
for airline companies, this type of facility meets the requirements of business travellers, whose time is precious,
and that of groups wanting to avoid having to wait on arrival: hotel staff are then free to devote their time
entirely to welcoming guests. This innovative service is one of the Group’s new range of services, like the hotel’s
client loyalty programme ‘Concorde Privilege’ launched this autumn, which enables guests to enjoy numerous
exclusive advantages for breakfasts, upgrading, room services, etc.
>
http://lafayette.concorde-hotels.fr
New autumn-winter menu for Butard-Enescot
Gastronomic tradition revisited for this reception caterer. Under the impetus of new managing director and chef
Hubert Primas, the new autumn-winter menu 2012 of the caterer Butard-Enescot renews with the comforting
flavours of our grandmothers’ cooking. Prestige menus mix tradition and inventiveness. The proof is in the
velouté of chestnuts and foie gras, poultry and wild mushroom pie, poached sea bass with butter from Nantes,
nougat of beef and foie gras, etc. These seasonal dishes have all been boldly reworked by the house chefs
whilst retaining a note of tradition. It is however the way that they have been put together that makes them
stand out and gives them the stamp of renewal and avant-garde: the velouté of chestnuts is associated with a
fine topping of coppa and our fishermen’s box is served in a small metallic box with warm brioche! This way of
presenting things is taken up for the new cocktail buffet offer, with the metal haute-couture style ‘Gourmet box’
which replaces the traditional box in spruce to serve a new recipe: breast of duck confit with apples and quinces
and Valley of the Auge sauce. The great French classic pain surprise (surprise bread) has also been relooked in
an elegant, hat-box style black casing. Two versions are available: the 96 with its colourful bread full of refined
and original flavours (cod-wasabi, poultry-tarragon, Savora-curry and smoked salmon); the Sweet, which for
the dessert comprises pistachio or chocolate-coffee biscuits, with flakes of raspberry and apricot. Along with
this new menu comes an increased number of Butard-Enescot reception venues. In addition to the two Parisian
venues run by the company – the Pavillon Royal, in the Bois de Boulogne, and the Chesnaie du Roi, in the Bois
de Vincennes – new prestigious venues: the Galerie Montmartre and the Espace Dalí have chosen the caterer
as a privileged partner for the organization of events. To celebrate the Spanish artist as is befitting, the ButardEnescot team have designed a bespoke menu inspired by the prodigious creative energy of the painter: the
menu Palindrome, devised as an inverse gastronomic adventure offers the starter in place of the dessert and
vice versa.
>
www.butard-enescot.com
Artistic season at the hotel Lutetia
The Lutetia**** continues its vocation to support artistic creation with a new artistic season based around sensuality, emotion and inspiration. After the exhibition of photos by Fabrice Leseigneur (Les Rives de la beauté),
then perfume with the Parfums d’Empire, two events organized in September, October continued in the vein of
the international contemporary art fair, the FNAC. Alongside the Saint-Germain-des-Prés art itinerary, organized
on the fringes of the FIAC, students from the studio P2F of the Paris School of Fine Arts were able to show their
work inside the hotel. Until 30 November, the Lutetia is taking part in the month of the photo and is showing an
original exhibition by Jean-Baptiste Senegas. This singular artist who uses techniques from the past, such as the
ambrotype process, offers a journey in black and white, questioning the visitor on the relationship between man
and animals. From 1 December to January 2013, the French sculptor Mauro Corda will present his monumental
works in the common areas of the hotel: amazing figures, mixing classicism and modernity, questioning the
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identity of the body. Simultaneously, the season continues at the brasserie of the Lutetia, with the exhibition
Figures urbaines, by photographer Christian Deroche (to beginning of January 2013). A hymn to design and to
urban lines in three colours: black, white and red.
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http://lutetia.concorde-hotels.fr
Maxim’s in Paris gets bigger
After a year’s work, the famous Maxim’s at N0. 3 rue Royale has been extended to take in the two neighbouring buildings. Renowned for its restaurant and nightclub, Maxim’s will now be able to widen its activity to the
events sector and at the business centre with the newly-created 1,000 m2. This extension on three levels offers
wonderfully decorated and fully-privatizable spaces. On the ground floor, the mythical room, with its stage and
superb glass roof, can welcome up to 180 guests for a sit-down dinner and 350 people for a cocktail party, a
dance, company event or concert. On the first floor, the Chez Maxim’s bar, the René Gruau theatre – a tribute
to the fashion illustrator of the belle époque – and the salons comprise 400 m2 of fully-modular space, from
the 11 m2 private salon to the 90 m2 room for the organization of meetings, seminars or press conferences.
The business centre is also here and comprises 6 private offices and a large equipped meeting room. Finally,
on the second floor, the huge reception rooms overlook a large terrace for all types of events in a bright, fun
and elegant atmosphere. A new venue to remember for the organization of evenings out, fashion shows or a
product launch. Of course, Maxim’s de Paris can provide full catering facilities throughout, from a large choice
of dinner, cocktail or buffet menus.
>
www.maxims-de-paris-evenementiel.com
Hôtel du Collectionneur: 470 guest rooms and 1,700 m2 for private
hire
A few minutes from the avenue des Champs-Élysées and close to important congress venues, such as the Palais
des congrès de Paris, the Palais Brongniart and even the Carrousel du Louvre, the Hôtel du Collectionneur Arc
de Triomphe Paris**** is strategically placed for holding meetings or conferences. This hotel has 470 guest rooms
and more than 1,700 m2 of conference space with all the necessary comforts for events or dinners. The 8 modular meeting rooms are distributed over two floors and 6 of them benefit from natural light. With a capacity to
welcome from 10 to 650 guests, the latter have Wi-Fi access and the latest hi-tech equipment. The spectacular
648 m2 Normandie salon and its adjoining 300 m2 foyer can welcome up to 900 people for a cocktail party. It
is accessible by a staircase inspired by the big transatlantic ships of the 1930s and able to hold major events.
Lastly, the hotel has a magnificent spa finely decorated with mosaics and with 10 individual cubicles for various
face and body treatments as well as a hydro-tonic bath, a hammam, a sauna and a high-tech fitness room.
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www.hotelducollectionneur.com
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!
Professional trade shows
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Salon des vins des vignerons indépendants (Independent winegrowers)
From 22 to 26 November 2012
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles – Viparis
www.vigneron-independant.com
> heavent (for event, exhibition, congress professionals)
From 27 to 29 November 2012
www.heavent-expo.com
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SALON DE LA PISCINE ET DU SPA (Swimming pools and spa)
From 8 to 16 December 2012
www.salonpiscineparis.com
Congresses
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4th CONGRèS FRANCAIS DE PSYCHIATRIE
From 28 November to 1 December 2012
Cnit Paris La Défense – Viparis
www.congresfrancaispsychiatrie.org
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36th Journées NATIONALES DU Collège national des gynécologues et obstrétriciens français
From 5 to 7 December 2012
www.cngof.asso.fr
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32th Journées DE L’HYPERTENSION ARTéRIELLE
20 and 21 December 2012
www.sfhta.net
See the full calendar of professional events in Paris:
http://convention.parisinfo.com/fr/infos-pratiques/calendrier-des-evenements-paris/
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Paris seen by … No. 75
This month ParisNews takes a look at the cooking at Les Collections, the new restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg. Les Collections makes reference to the
neighbouring faubourg Saint Honoré, a symbol of the great names in Parisian
fashion. And of course a new restaurant means a new chef: encounter with Keigo
Kimura.
Tell us about your professional experience…
K.F.: I arrived in France in 2000, at the age of 23, after training at Tuji Culinary School, in Japan, and after
having worked in many French restaurants in Tokyo. I toured France (Megève, La Rochelle, Burgundy, etc.),
working in the kitchens of prestigious houses alongside great chefs like Marc Veyrat, Grégory Coutanceau,
Joël Robuchon and François Pierre Lobies, before returning to Paris in 2011 and taking up the reins at Les
Collections.
I completely revised the menu to offer cooking founded on the conventions of French gastronomy but which
was very contemporary. Precise and creative cooking with dishes according to the season. I also reinvented
recipes, which I had produced in other restaurants, like the ‘Ris de Veau du Docteur Kellogg’s’ crisp on the
outside and soft inside, an idea straight from Joël Robuchon, based on cornflakes.
How would you define your cooking?
K.F.: Quite traditional French cooking, inspired by my roots: everything that I have liked, tasted, experienced
… For example, when I was little, my mother used to prepare bread and butter with seaweed jam for breakfast, which you find everywhere in Japan. One day, I created a recipe for seaweed foie gras, inspired by this
memory.
I’ve never really cooked Japanese dishes, and if you went into my kitchen, you would not necessarily guess
that I am Japanese; visually, you can see that there are Japanese staff working there, but that is all, no utensil or product reveals where I come from.
How many staff are in you team?
K.F.: Some 15 people, including cake and pastry makers: seven girls, eight boys. And I’m still looking for
one or two people! They come from very different countries: Japan, but also France, Korea, Mali, Senegal …
It is interesting to have cooks who come from all over the world and who bring ideas that I would not have
thought of by myself.
What are some of your favourite addresses in Paris?
K.F.: The rue Sainte-Anne district without a doubt! You can find everything there that you need to cook
Japanese dishes; it is therefore where I go to shop with my wife.
I would also mention the market Président Wilson, in the 16th arrondissement and especially the stall of the
great fruit and vegetable market gardener Joël Thiébault where numerous chefs go to stock up on seasonal
vegetables. There are always a lot of people as unfortunately Joël Thiébault does not have a delivery service!
For Les Collections, some of our suppliers include Le Quartier du pain bakery – unfortunately we do not
have the space to make our own bread; the cheese comes from Quatrehomme – the secret to having a good
cheese at the right time! And finally, some of our cakes and pastries come from Ladurée, on the corner of
the street.
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Cooking is reputed as being time consuming isn’t it ?
K.F.: It is true that I work a lot, which is why I never take advantage of Paris. When I’m at home I don’t work, I
rest! Before, on my days off, I used to go to the market; I would buy produce and have fun cooking new recipes
at home. Since I have been a chef, I try out all my recipes at work, between two services, a real privilege of
being a chef! In the evening, I finish work at almost midnight six days out of seven; it is a profession that you
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16 rue Royale, Paris 8th
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