Top 10 Romantic 4* Hotels in Paris

Paris – the quintessential city of romance! A leisurely stroll through the boulevards, a late breakfast at a quaint café, an exploration of the art galleries, a cruise on the Seine and dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant seems to be the perfect recipe for couples. But you needn’t be confined to the clichés when you are on a romantic escapade.

What makes the French capital unique is the gamut of sights and activities it offers to lovers. To make sure you have the ideal romantic rendezvous, we have put together a list of ten of the dreamy hotels that make a Parisian tryst an extra special affair.

 Secret de Paris – Designs that Evoke the Famed Emblems of Paris

The designer bedrooms find inspiration from the singular facets of the picturesque city –the glorious Musee d’Orsay, the classy Eiffel Tower or the sensual Moulin Rouge. When you feel tired after a day out, enjoy a relaxing massage or try out the sauna. Dine out at a nearby restaurant. Or, finish your day with delicacies served in your room.

Seven Hotel Paris – A Dreamscape Comes to Life

Be it the luxurious Sublime, the jewel-toned Black Diamond, the opulent Marie Antoinette or the uber classy Lovezvous, each suite of this hotel create a dreamlike space for the starry-eyed couples. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast in bed, a soak in the adjacent Jacuzzi or take a sip of vintage wine from their well-stocked cellar.

Hotel Keppler – Sophistication that Enthralls

Suave in appearance and appeal, the hotel showcases the brilliance of designer Pierre Yves ROCHON in its every façade. Whether you want to spend your time gazing at the beautiful cityscape from your suite’s veranda or utilize your leisure exploring the sites around, this boutique luxury stay in Champs Elysees can cater to your desire.

Les Jardins De La Ville – A Contemporary Chic Secret Retreat

Located near the Arc de Triomphe, this little boutique hotel is a perfect blend of casual chic and lavish luxury ideal for an idyllic honeymoon. The gorgeous interiors offer a close encounter of Art and Couture, two things the French capital is loved for. Wonderfully decorated suites, superb services and friendly staff make it just the right place for you.

Pavillon de la Reine – Historic Façade Combined with Modern Comfort

The shady garden and the historic façade of the hotel in the heart of Le Marais hide something unique – every modern you need for a great vacation. The hint of history is never absent but it is punctuated by modern touches such as a luxury spa and a honesty bar where a couple could spend their time-together.

La Belle Juliette – For a Little Romantic Rendezvous

The bouquet of fresh blooms greets when you arrive, the luxuries of the deluxe romantic room make you feel cozy, and the treatments at the modernized spa invigorate you and the vintage spirits at the Bar Le Talma make you feel special – every little detail of the ideal Parisian honeymoon is recreated at this hotel in Saint Germain des Pres.

One by the Five – Let Your Time Fly By, Literally

Sleeping under the stars doesn’t necessarily need to be outdoors. Experience the magical world of the senses in this dreamlike suite. Gorgeous reds, soft blues, dazzling purples, sensual blacks and many other shades complement the floating furniture inside. Warning: once inside, you may actually want to spend your entire vacation there!

Hotel Le Petit – A Cozy Place to Unwind After a Day of Sightseeing

The historic district of Paris is a lovely haunt for the couples interested in past glories. If you are fascinated by European history, you may find this hotel to be the ideal place for stay. Don’t worry; it comes with everything else too including lovely rooms, modern amenities, necessary services and friendly and welcoming staff.

Ares Paris Hotel – Elegance that Enamors

Hidden on a quiet street in the bustling La Motte Picquet district of Paris, this chic boutique hotel offers luxurious rooms featuring stunning décor and the right amenities. The majority of sites are quite close by; and so are the transport links. Or, you can just enjoy each other’s company in your snug room.

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Les Marquis de Ladurée, Ladurée’s new chocolate shop in Paris

Les Marquis de Ladurée, Ladurée’s new chocolate shop in Paris

 Ladurée fans will be please to learn there's a nw Paris address devoted to chcolate.

Les Marquis de Ladurée is  Ladurée's new Parisian boutique entirely dedicated to chocolate!

Located near the place Place Vendôme and the Tuilerie Gardens, the boutique sells confections

like pastries, truffles, brownies, and always macarons.

Mirrored cases illuminates the chocolate macarons and eclairs sprinkled with gold leaf.

If you are a chocalate lover, this boutique is made for you.

  The design of the store is an important element in the brand’s concept. Indeed, it recalls what makes French luxury so exceptional: a bridge between tradition, heritage and history on one side and modernity, technology and creativity on the other. The Marquis is the male counterpart of the girly Ladurée with its silver accents and concrete floor.

 I felt in familiar territory: Les Marquis de Ladurée inherited the mother company’s romantic and refined atmosphere, the pretty boxes that you want to collect, the elegant presentation and lively classical music. Yet, Le Marquis has an edgier side, notably through its design.

 Through their chocolates, Les Marquis de Ladurée wanted to emphasize on sensations with a clever balance between bitter and sweet, soft and crunchy, sophisticated and simple. Flavors of spices, flowers and fruits also add a pinch of surprise.

 If you love Ladurée, be sure to check out this post, one of the most popular on this blog! And please don’t overdose on chocolate on Valentine’s.

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Le Meurice, Paris

 With a rich legacy in luxury accommodation and services, Le Meurice, Paris, is the first choice for many visitors of the majestic capital of France. Satisfying an exigent clientele since 1835, the hotel boasts a prime location – between the Louvre Museum and the Place de la Concorde – superb 18^th century architecture, and lavish interiors throughout.

This is a perfect place to enjoy the unique French art of living, surrounded by exquisite works of art and beautiful antiques. Even though the Philippe Starck’s redesign added a touch of contemporary appeal to the original design of the hotel, its old sophistication was not compromised in any way. Guests can still socialize in plush drawing rooms and retreat to elegant suites with a unique Louis XVI-inspired style. 

 There are 160 suites and rooms in the hotel, spread on seven individually themed floors. The hotel also offers some of the finest dining experiences in the capital at Le Meurice Restaurant, whose design was obviously inspired by Versaille’s Salon de la Paix. If you are looking for something different and a new culinary concept, you must try the Le Dali, where bold combination and unique flavors are always ready to enchant your taste buds.

 There are 160 suites and rooms in the hotel, spread on seven individually themed floors. The hotel 

also offers some of the finest dining experiences in the capital at Le Meurice Restaurant, whose design was obviously inspired by Versaille’s Salon de la Paix. If you are looking for something different and a new culinary concept, you must try the Le Dali, where bold combination and unique flavors are always ready to enchant your taste buds.

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Best bakeries for baguettes in Paris 2013

 

Headed to Paris anytime soon?

 Expect to throw any low-carb regimes to the wind and indulge in the best breads in the world.

For the city of light, that includes baker Ridha Khadher’s artisan bakery Paradis du Gourmand in the 14th arrondissement, which was crowned the best baguette marker in Paris Thursday.

A panel of judges made up of chefs, bakers, food writers and members of the public sampled 151 baton baguettes before narrowing down their choice to just one loaf.

If Paris figures in your holiday travel plans, here are the addresses of winners from years past that you may want to add to your itinerary. Note that five of the past six winners hail from the 18th arrondissement in the Montmartre area.

2012: Baker Sébastien Mauvieux of Mauvieux, 159 rue Ordener, 75018

2011: Pascal Barillon, of Au Levain d’Antan, 6 rue des Abbesses, 75018

2010: Djibril Bodian, Le Grenier à Pain Abbesses, 38 rue des Abbesses, 75018

2009: Franck Tombarel, of Le Grenier de Félix, 64 avenue Félix Faure, 75015

2008: Anis Bouabsa, of Au Duc de la Chapelle, 32 rue Tristan Tzara, 75018

2007: Arnaud Delmontel of Arnaud Delmontel bakery, 57 rue Damrémont, 75018

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Le Jules Verne restaurant

Jules Verne Restaurant, where Paris is on theatre

Rendezvous before the elevator of the South Pillar, at the feet of the Eiffel Tower, for a moment of magic. On the second floor, you will find the Restaurant Jules Verne, where the Iron Queen is offering a very Parisian diner.

Be quiet and enjoy the moment. Look up to the wondrous view from the elevator. The show is opening! It feels like you are drifting on board a space ship made up by Jules Verne. At night, if you happen to come before 8 or 9 P.M, you will get caught by the sparkling lights of “Madame” Eiffel.

The lightings in the restaurant are bright at noon and softened at night. The kitchen is surrounded by a glass-wall. The slanted shapes remind you of the Tower’s gracious architecture. The dishes are a real work of art, inspired by the Eiffel Tower and it gives a mysterious look to the table. The room-divider is diffusing a changing light and the chandeliers are recreating the lightings of the streets in Paris. You will be charmed by the gourmet cuisine and the retro and contemporary setting, perfectly highlightened by the music. Chef Alain Ducasse is bringing the French culinary “patrimoine” upon the table; the renowned Chef has been organising the wedding diner of Prince Albert of Monaco last summer.

Fine products and great recipes are on the menu (“volaille à l’écrevisse”, “bar à la Dugléré”) but the cooking is perfect and modern. The cuisine of Chef Ducasse is fresh and light, with savouries sauce and bouillons. The food is tasty and the presentation of the plate is uncluttered. The traditional desserts are revisited, like the “savarin” served in a “fiole d’Armagnac”, and the “poire au vin” served with chestnut cream and adorned with gold leaves hinting at the Eiffel Tower.

You’ll certainly be offered a “madeleine” before leaving the restaurant. The delicate flavour of this dessert is another symbol of the French culture, an invitation to remember this precious moment like in the novels of Marcel Proust.

Reservations on-line only at: www.lejulesverne-paris.com

Good to know :

•  The Eiffel Tower has been built by Gustave Eiffel in only two years, for the 1889 World Fair, celebrating the first centenary of the French Revolution.

•  Jules Verne is currently the most translated French author in the world.

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Prestigious Suites at the Ritz Paris

Vendôme Suite

Majestic chandeliers reflecting amber light and prestigious Louis XV furnishings mark the Vendôme Suite’s unique elegance and style, where the warmth of the carmine and ivory surroundings recreate the comfort of a private home. Through the large windows, the view spans across the sumptuous place Vendôme – a detail of the utmost significance.

The Vendôme Suite comprises one or two bedrooms, a living room and Carrara marble bathrooms.

César Ritz Suite

As a tribute to its founder, this suite prevails over the Place Vendôme, where César Ritz envisioned the most distinguished of hotels. Representing the comfort, warmth and elegance of the “Ritz style” par excellence, the decoration of this unique suite features precious works of art, Louis XV furnishings, and gold-leaf doors that glorify the splendour and intimacy of one of Paris’s most exquisite homes. 

The César Ritz Suite comprises one bedroom, a living-room, and two Carrara marble bathrooms.

Elton John Suite

A tribute to the famous artist and loyal guest to the Ritz Paris.

Overlooking the Place Vendôme, this spacious apartment with soft pink Mansart-style walls is an inspiring haven of tranquility.

The Elton John Suite is comprised of one bedroom, a living-room, and two bathrooms, one with a sauna, and the other with a separate shower.

Windsor Suite 

This supremely romantic suite bears witness to a passionate love affair that dramatically rocked the English throne.

The Louis XV furnishings and gold-leaf mouldings offer the perfect counterpart to the Wallis blue, a colour dear to the Duchess. The Duke of Windsor is said to have written a portion of his memoirs in this suite, where the vast windows provide a stunning view out onto the Place Vendôme. Breathe in the rich history of this suite and experience the sensation of tranquility.

Coco Chanel Suite

Coco Chanel bathroom

 “The Ritz is my home”, Coco Chanel.

Exquisite and serene, the Coco Chanel Suite  is unique. The elegance and the femininity of the suite is heightened by its breathtaking view onto the Place Vendôme. Amidst the boisterous affairs of Parisian High Society in the Roaring Twenties, the famous designer made this suite her home. To this day, Coromandel laquerware, rock crystals and large mirrors pay tribute to Mademoiselle Chanel’s personal taste and elegance

This Prestige Suite is comprised of a living-room, one or two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one of which has a jacuzzi and a steam room, and a view onto the gardens

The Ritz Paris

15, Place Vendome

75001 Paris

Tel: +33 1 43163030

Email resa@ritzparis.com 

www.ritzparis.com

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