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Paris and Day Trips

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    • The Islands: Ile de la Cité and Ile St-Louis
    • Louvre & Palais Royal
    • Champs-Élysées
    • Saint-Honoré and Opera
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      Shopping
      Boulevard Haussmann
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    • Montmartre
    • Beaubourg, Marais, Bastille
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Saint-Honoré and Opera

The Opera quarter is Paris' financial center, but most visitors come to spend money, not manage it. Some of the city's best shopping is found here, along Rue Saint-Honoré and near Place de la Madeleine and Place Vendome.

topHotels


Mandarin Oriental – Paris

168, rue de Rivoli, Paris 1è
Tel: +33 1 55 04 80 21

Opening Summer of 2011
Mandarin Oriental, Paris is situated on one of the most fashionable streets in the world, rue Saint-Honoré, surrounded by haute couture and steps from the Louvre.


Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme

5 Rue de la Paix, Paris 2ème
Tel: +33 1 58 71 12 34
Fax: +33 1 58 71 12 35
Email: paris.vendome@hyatt.com

Located near some of Paris’ finest shopping districts, this luxury hotel has been generating buzz for the recent $1.5 million renovation of its Duplex Presidential Suite. Four restaurants (including the one-Michelin-starred Pur’), full-service spa. Special children’s rate through their Families at the Park Plan.


Ritz Paris

15 Place Vendôme, Paris 1è
Tel: +33 1 43 16 30 30
Fax: +33 1 43 16 31 78   
Email: resa@ritzparis.com

When it opened in 1898, the Ritz was a luxury hotel like no other, and it still offers a level of service and elegance that’s tough to surpass. Once home to Coco Chanel and still favored by many of the fashion elite, it offers 103 rooms and 56 suites, decorated in quintessential French style. Most of the rooms have views of the garden, while some overlook the Place Vendome. The Michelin-starred Restaurant L’Espadon, and historic Hemingway Bar add to the appeal.


Hôtel Le Bristol

112 Rue du Faubourg St. Honoré, Paris 8è
Tel: +33 1 53 43 43 00
Fax: +33 1 53 43 43 01

This elegant hotel on the fashionable Rue du Faubourg St.-Honoré is filled with charming surprises, like the large garden off the three-star-rated gastronomic restaurant and a nautical-themed swimming pool with a vast solarium. A new 21-room extension, stunningly decorated in reds and golds, opened in September.


Hôtel Daniel

8 Rue Frederic Bastiat, Paris 8è
Tel: + 33 1 42 56 17 00
Fax: +33 1 42 56 17 01

E-mail: hoteldanielparis@hoteldanielparis.com

A member of Relais et Châteaux, this four star boutique hotel on the right bank offers the intimacy and luxury of a private house. Each of the 19 rooms and seven suites is elegantly decorated in its own style, all reflecting Paris’ 18th-century love of the Oriental. Three star restaurant, 24-hour room service & concierge service, exclusive spa.


Hyatt Regency Paris – Madeleine Hotel

24 Boulevard Malesherbes, Paris 8è
Tel: +33 1 5527 1234
Fax: +33 1 5527 1235
Email: paris.madeleine@hyatt.com

Hyatt Regency Paris - Madeleine is a boutique hotel located in the 8th district, in the center of Paris. This luxury hotel is situated in the midst of the most fashionable shopping district, close to the famous street Faubourg Saint Honoré, and to the shopping centres on Boulevard Haussmann and Galeries Lafayette.

topSights


Palais Garnier

1 place de l’Opéra, Paris 9è
+33 (0)1 72 29 35 35
Opera: +33 (0)8 92 89 90 90
Guided tours: +33 (0)8 25 05 44 05
Daily 10am-5pm
Tours in English: Wed, Sat, Sun 11:30am-2:30pm; (daily July, Aug)
Closed Jan 1, May 1, special occasions
Closes at 1pm on matinee days
Shows 7:30pm, weekend matinees 2:30pm

Paris’ lavish opera house incorporates styles ranging from Classical to Baroque. Highlights include the Grand Staircase, the mosaic ceiling over the Grand Foyer, and the auditorium ceiling by Chagall. The Musee de l’Opera displays musical scores, photos, and memorabilia, as well as temporary art exhibits.

topShopping

Rue Saint-Honoré


Baby Tuileries

326 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 42 60 42 59
Children's couture


Colette

213 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 55 35 33 90    
Mon-Sat 11am–7pm
Closed Sun


Christian Lacroix

366 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 42 68 79 00


Cassegrain

422 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 42 60 20 08
Custom stationery

 

Cartier

13, rue de la Paix, 2è
Tel: 33 (0) 1 58 18 23 00

Wempe

16 Rue Royale, 8è
Tel: 33(0) 1 42 60 21 77

Point Plume

21 Rue Quentin Bauchart, 8è
Tel: 33 (0) 1 49 52 09 89
An embassy for the art of writing.

Place Vendôme


Lorenz Baumer

4 place Vendôme, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 42 86 99 44
Mon-Fri 10am-12:30pm, 2–7pm
Jewelry

CMO

5 Rue Chabanais, Paris 2è 
+33 1 40 20 45 98

Natural-fiber fabrics.

Georges Le Manach

31 Rue du Quatre Septembre, Paris 7è
+33 1 47 42 52 94

Textiles.

Chopard

1 Place Vendôme, 1è
Tel: (33) 1 55 35 20 10

Van Cleef & Arpels

22 Place Vendôme, 1è
Tel: (33) 1 53 45 35 50

Chanel

18, place Vendôme, 1è
Tel: (33) 1 40 98 55 55

Jaeger LeCoultre

7 Place Vendôme, 1è
Tel: (33) 1 53 45 70 00

Richard Mille

2 Place Vendôme, 1è
Tel: (33) 1 42 86 66 36

Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré


Lanvin

22 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 44 71 33 33,
Mon-Sat 10:30am-6:45pm
Closed Sun


Versace

62 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 47 42 88 02


Hermès

24 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 40 17 47 17


Yves Saint Laurent

38 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 42 65 74 59
Mon 11am-7pm; Tue-Sat 10:30am-7pm
Closed Sun


Pomellato

66 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 42 65 62 07
Mon-Sat 10:30am–6:30pm
Closed Sun
Jewelry

 

Place de la Madeleine


Fauchon

30 place de la Madeleine, Paris 8è  
+33 (0)1 42 65 17 60
Gourmet grocers


Hédiard

21 place de la Madeleine, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 43 12 88 99
Food emporium


Marché aux fleurs

Place de la Madeleine, Paris 8è
Flower market

 

Maille - Epicerie Fine

6 place de la Madeleine, Paris 8é
Tel: +33 (0)1 40 15 06 00
Open Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm

Specializes in mustards, vinegars and oils. The variety of mustards is amazing. Customers save their bottles and bring them in to be refilled.


Au Nain Bleu

5 boulevard Malesherbes, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 42 65 20 00
Toy shop


Eres

2 rue Tronchet, Paris 8è
Mon-Sat 10am–7pm
Closed Sun
Bathing suits, lingerie


Habitat

30 boulevard des Capucines, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 42 68 12 76
Mon-Sat 10am-7:30pm
Closed Sun
Home design

Lavinia

3 Boulevard de la Madeleine, Paris, 1é
Tel: +33 (0)1 42 97 20 20

Europe's largest wine and spirits store, stocking over 3,000 French brands and more than 2,000 international brands. The upstairs restaurant is an excellent place for lunch.

Avenue Montaigne


Christian Dior

26-32 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 40 73 54 44
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm


Prada

10 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 53 23 99 40
Mon 11am–7pm; Tue-Sat 10am–7pm
Closed Sun


Paul and Joe

2 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 47 20 57 50
Mon-Sat 10am–7:30pm
Closed Sun
Children’s clothes


Dolce & Gabbana

22 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8è
Mon-Sat 10am–7pm
Closed Sun


Armani

18 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8è


D. Porthault

50 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 47 20 75 25
Linen shop

topBoulevard Haussmann

Jamin Puech

Le Printemps
64 Bd Haussmann, Paris 9é

One-of-a-kind handbags and leather goods.

topRestaurants


L’Entrecôte des Halles

38 rue Saint Denis, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 40 28 95 30
No reservations. Seatings at 8pm, line up by 7:30pm.
Two blocks from George V.


Le Soufflé

36 rue du Mont Thabor, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 42 60 27 19
Mon-Sat 12-2:30pm, 7-10:15pm
Closed Sun, holidays
Closed 2 weeks in Feb and 3 weeks in Aug


L’Avenue

41 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8è
33 (0)1 40 70 14 91
Daily 8am–2am

A Costes brothers' establishment. Chic and stylish. Good food, great location, excellent outdoor seating.

Le Bristol

112 Rue du Faubourg St. Honoré, Paris 8è
Tel: +33 1 53 43 43 40

Located in the Hôtel Bristol, this 3-Michelin-starred restaurant offers courtyard seating in summer and cozy indoor dining in winter. Fresh, elegant takes on classic bistro fare.

Les Orchideés

Park Hyatt Place Vendome
5 Rue de la Paix, Paris 2ème
Tel: +33 1 58 71 12 34
6:30 am to 7:00 pm

Serving breakfast, lunch and brunch, this hotel restaurant features a large glass conservatory and a magnificent fireplace. Popular with the fashion crowd, and worth a visit if you’re in the neighborhood, though service can be slow.

Pur’

Park Hyatt Place Vendome
5 Rue de la Paix, Paris 2ème
Tel: +33 1 58 71 12 34
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm; private lunches can also be reserved

The hotel’s gastronomic evening restaurant has one Michelin star and has been generating lots of hype for its refined cuisine. Chic and trendy, with a modern, circular dining room.

topSnacks & Drinks


Ladurée

16 rue Royale, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 42 60 21 79
Mon-Sat 8:30am-7pm; Sun 10am-7pm
Macaroons


Buddha Bar

8 rue Boissy d’Anglas, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 53 05 90 00
Lunch Mon-Fri 12–3pm
Dinner 7pm-12:30am daily


Fauchon

24, 26, 30 place de la Madeleine, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 70 39 38 00
Bakery and deli: Mon-Sat 8am–8pm (8am-6pm for eating on premises)
Confectionary: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm
Grover, Wine, Sweets: Mon-Sat 9am-8pm
Closed Sun


Alain Senderens

9 place de la Madeleine, Paris 8è
+33 (0)1 42 65 22 90
Daily for lunch and dinner
Brasserie


Café de la Paix

5 place de l'Opéra, Paris 9è
+33 (0)1 40 07 36 36
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Located across from the Palais Garnier in the InterContinental Paris-Le Grand Hotel

Bread & Roses

25, rue Boissy d'Anglas, 8è
Tel: +33 (0) 1 47 42 40 00
Déli-café & bakery

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Morning

Palais Garnier

Lunch Suggestions

Try Le Soufflé, L’Avenue or Fauchon

Afternoon

Shopping

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