Saint James Paris
Hotel and restaurant in town
On the site of Paris’s first airfield, lies |Paris’s only château hotel, surrounded by beautiful private gardens.| This grand neo-classical mansion has 48 spacious rooms and suites, each with its own décor, inspired by different stories and colourful figures, from René Magritte to Madeleine Castaing. A collection of 12 000 books is displayed in the fascinating library bar, which is reminiscent of traditional English gentlemens’clubs and is the perfect place for an intimate tête à tête. In the gourmet restaurant, traditional cuisine is inventively prepared and can also be served on the extraordinary terrace in summer time. Unwind in the elegant wellness center, with the signature Saint James mineral massage. All this tranquillity and character can be found close to the boutiques of the Avenue Victor Hugo and Arc de Triomphe. ...Read more
France, Paris

Le Grand Véfour
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
Never where you expect him to be. Guy Martin has turned opposites into his religion. Talk about cuisine and the chef replies art. “Paintings are my main source of inspiration. I cook like others paint”. Always a pencil in his pocket. Always a piece of paper to do a sketch. “I draw the recipes which are born in my head…” For him cuisine is an aesthetic pleasure. Each dish is a masterpiece. The flavours of the world come together in airy creations like Breton lobster with green apple jus, grilled turbot and artichokes with pineapple-sage infused oil, or green pea ice-cream. ...Read more
France, Paris

Restaurant Apicius
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
“Cooking well relies on a clear head, a generous spirit and an open heart”… This “maxim” from Paul Gauguin applies itself marvellously to Jean-Pierre Vigato’s kitchen and establishment - a jewel nestled in the heart of an historic private Parisian mansion. As soon as you cross the threshold, the magic takes over and you find yourself in a cosy, discreet and refined atmosphere in the middle of a private garden. The cuisine is constantly being reinvented. A self-taught chef, Jean-Pierre Vigato creates his recipes based on continuous innovation and by sourcing himself the best ingredients at the markets . Apricius is a must for restaurant connoisseurs and those who like to try extraordinary flavour combinations. ...Read more
France, Paris

Restaurant Carré des Feuillants
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
The jewellers on Place Vendôme are a natural setting to one of the greatest culinary inventors: Alain Dutournier. Always intent on respecting products and flavours, for him “three times nothing is already a lot”. This doesn’t stop him from being renowned for his minimalist, original cuisine based on unexpected textures and complexities: prawns, melon and saffron - lobster, almonds and fennel - Saint-Pierre, cabbage and raifort - pheasant, chestnuts and Alba truffles - foie gras, topinambur and black truffles. Here, originality is the order of the day. Here, emotions are omnipresent. Here, non-conformity has been elevated to a lifestyle. If you are a gourmet aesthete, the Carré des Feuillants is an absolute must. ...Read more
France, Paris

Restaurant Hélène Darroze
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
What could be more singular than an artist’s intuition? In the heart of Paris, just a stone’s throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg, stands a prestigious building where Hélène Darroze and her team invite you every day to experience unexpected culinary creations; a unique, one-of-a-kind menu concocted in harmony with the chef’s emotions and mood. Creations are prepared with the freshest of ingredients from the market. Céline, the sommelier, will invite you to pair them with a selection of wines served by the glass of the greatest crus that the cellar can boast. Feminine intuition joins forces with excellence to offer the ultimate fine dining experience... ...Read more
France, Paris

Michel Rostang Restaurant
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
In an utterly charming atmosphere, Michel Rostang celebrates 30 years of inspiration, taste and passion for fine dining. Constantly in pursuit of perfection, his cuisine is a reflection of his personality: simple and generous. Anyone who has visited his restaurant knows that his pairings of classical and modern flavours are indeed the epitome of perfection. His wonderful Sole meunière with its shellfish marinière or the mythical pike quenelle à la Jo Rostang are just some delicious examples as is the exquisite hot tart with bitter chocolate. His cellar, with more than 1,300 outstanding wines, is certainly one of the most prestigious in the French capital. ...Read more
France, Paris

Hôtel Daniel
Hotel and restaurant in town
Right next to the Champs-Elysées and the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, feast your eyes upon the unique interiors of this hotel with its furniture sculpted out of precious woods, fabulously comfortable sofas, silks from the Orient and shimmering satins. The Hotel Daniel is an elegant address and the perfect base for discovering Paris at its most romantic and cosmopolitan, and savouring an equally original and sophisticated cuisine. A simply exceptional residence. ...Read more
France, Paris

Le Pré Catelan
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
The Pré Catelan offers sublime culinary delights based on seasonal products. Frédéric Anton rounds off his dishes with bold creativity. Come and rediscover sea urchins, velvet swimming crab, sardines, marrow or langoustines served as ravioli or spring rolls. Treat yourself for the very first time to an unforgettable apple in blown sugar. To accompany your menu, the wine list has been prepared by Olivier Poussier, World's Best Sommelier 2000. You can also choose to have dinner or lunch at the “table du chef” in the kitchen. ...Read more
France, Paris