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4 rue Meyerbeer, Paris 75009
(33)(1) 77 48 94 94

W Paris - Opera Hotel

Preview: With W's proliferating like bunny rabbits around the world, who would have imagined it would have taken them this long to make a home in the City of Light? Located in a grandiose 19th... read more

10 Avenue d'Iéna, Paris
011-33-1-5367-1998

Shang Palace

The detente between China and France has now been made complete with the opening of the Shangri-La hotel's swish Shang Palace restaurant, the first genuine haute Cantonese restaurant in the capit... read more

6-8, Place de la Bataille de Stalingrad, Paris
01-80-48-33-40

La Rotonde

Housed in a beautiful neoclassical building, La Rotonde sits at the edge of the capital's largest artificial lake. The structure, built in 1788 and classified as a historical monument, now house... read more

1 Quai, Saint-Michel, Paris 75005
+33-1-4354-2043

Hotel Notre Dame

The Notre Dame hotel is numéro trois from designer Christian Lacroix, and with its Seine-side views of Our Lady of Paris, romance and luxury get equal billing. Public spaces are done up... read more

25 Rue du Bouloi, Paris
01 42 36 5419

Hotel Le Crayon

Sister to the more avant-garde Hotel Seven, Le Crayon, at 27 rooms almost more a guesthouse than a hotel, goes a bit heavier on the kitsch. All from the mind of artist Julie Gauthron, it is a dizzy... read more

37 Avenue Hoche, Paris 75008
011 33 1 42 99 88 00

Spa My Blend by Clarins at Le Royal Monceau-Raffles

This Philippe Starck- designed sleekly sexy new Spa My Blend by Clarins is the latest addition to the chic new Royal Monceau hotel. Starck has created a sea of striking white, offset only by the de... read more

142 rue Montmartre, Paris

Club Silencio

Club Silencio is modeled on David Lynch's Los Angeles noir classic Mullholland Drive, with rather surreal interiors conjured by the director himself. Fittingly, le resistance literally haunts the w... read more

251 Rue Saint Honore, Paris 75001
+33-1-70-98-78-88

Mandarin Oriental, Paris

This rakishly chic new Mandarin Oriental joins the new religion of resolutely modern glamour; there's not lick of toile de jouy to be found anywhere. Located just a few posh boutiques away from t... read more

37 Avenue Hoche, Paris 75008
+331-42-99-88-00

Le Royal Monceau Raffles

Perhaps the new century’s first truly grand flourish of Parisian glamour, the glorious Royal Monceau should see a steady parade of the fabulous and fashionable beating a path to its glitterin... read more

10 avenue d'Iéna , Paris 75116
+ 33 1 53 67 19 98

Shangri-La Hotel

Shangri-La’s first European outpost is no small affair. Palatial 19th century building–the former residence of Napoleon’s nephew, Prince Roland Bonaparte–boasts 54 rooms and... read more

131 avenue Parmentier, Paris 75011
+33-01-48-06-58-41

Le Dauphin

Start with a star, Inaki Aizpitarte, who's ranked higher on the list of World's 50 Best Restaurants than any other Paris chef. Take the space next to his restaurant Le Chateuabriand and hire one of... read more

19 Rue Caumartin, Paris 75009
+33-1-4017-9929

Hotel Athénée

Inimitable opulence is always best absorbed in context -- in Paris itself. At the Hotel Athénée, a lavish opera theme prevails throughout. Encomiums to La Traviata, Aida, and Don... read more

22, Rue Greneta, Paris 75002
+33-01-73-70-46-09

Rice and Beans

West coast transplants who are bemoaning the closure of sushi joint Rice & Fish should take heart: the same owners have just opened Rice & Beans in the same location and are offering a diff... read more

38 rue Cambon, Paris 75001
+33-01-43-16-30-98

Nobu at the Ritz

Paris may not have its own Nobu, but fans of the sushi franchise can for a very brief time enjoy Nobu Matsuhisa's mastery at a pop-up restaurant. A dark, sleek corner of the Ritz Hotel will host th... read more

42 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, Paris 75011
+33-01-43-55-09-49

Jeanne A

This new restaurant-shop next to Astier is exactly what Paris needs more of right now: affordable wines (€5 per glass for the good stuff), premium charcuterie, delicious terrines, hefty platte... read more

23, Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Paris 75001
+33-1-5679-7900

Raphael Young

From Lyon, France, Seoul-born Raphael Young has infiltrated the world of fashion-forward footwear, earning plaudits from celebrities along the way. In contrast to his futuristic sex bomb creations,... read more

5 Rue de Varenne, Paris 75007
+33-1-4222-0056

Balenciaga Homme

Someone's got to keep style-conscious gents dressed to the nines. Those partial to a distinctly European aesthetic can be found flocking to the Rue de Varenne. Fittingly for a label that's constant... read more

17 rue Notre Dame des Victoires, Paris 75002
+33-01-42-60-31-90

Saturne

A much anticipated new opening from Sven Chartier and Ewen Lemoigne, the young chef-sommelier team who made their name at the nearby wine bistro Racines. Here at Saturne, a beautiful and airy ... read more

6 rue Bailleul, Paris 75001
+33-01-45-96-05-72

Spring Wine Bar

A new wine bar has opened down in the 16th century cellar that Daniel Rose discovered while renovating Spring Restaurant. The low lighting and exposed stone create a cozy experience, and the impres... read more

33 rue Sainte-Beauve, Paris 75006
+33-01-42-22-56-65

Moustache

While it may not be a place to cross town for, this new bistro is a welcome addition to the southern Saint-Germain neighborhood. Between Montparnasse and the Luxembourg Gardens, Moustache boasts a ... read more