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Hôtel L'Échiquier Opéra Paris - MGallery by Sofitel
In Art Nouveau style with a contemporary twist, the 4-star L'Echiquier Opéra Par...
City Description
Aloof, classic, with a hint of rebellion, classy with a touch of irreverence, the City of Light boasts countless highlights and only fully opens up to visitors who take their time here. City of Lights, did you say? Paris was given this nickname in the 17th century, when visitors marvelled at its dense public lighting that was ahead of its time, as well as the presence of lanterns in residents’ windows.
Nestled on a quiet street in Paris’ trendy Marais district, Fragments invites coffee connoisseurs to step within its cosy world of excellent coffee and delicious casual cuisine as cool records play in the background. Choose between filter or espresso blends made from an expertly curated selection of beans sourced from leading coffee roasters.
DiscoverParis’ first alfresco coffee shop, Café Honor is located within a charming cobblestone courtyard in the chic Rue Saint-Honoré luxury shopping district. English-Australian couple Angelle Boucher and Daniel Warburton are known for their warm hospitality and serious expertise, serving excellent coffee made with beans sourced internationally and from renowned Parisian roastery, Coutume.
DiscoverOne of the original pioneers of the coffee revolution in Paris, Coutume Cafe serves expertly-crafted coffee made with top quality beans roasted in-house. Coutume’s industrial interiors are home to every kind of coffee brewing technique and equipment imaginable. Come for their Burundi single origin espresso and stay for the delicious all-day menu.
DiscoverWith a portfolio of trend-setting fashion stores and cafes in New York, Paris and Tokyo, the Maison Kitsuné Paris cafe nestles within the colonnades of the Palais Royal garden and serves excellent specialty coffee and cakes. Airy and minimalist, this intimate space also offers a handful of outdoor garden tables not to be missed.
DiscoverNestled within the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg in the city’s famous rue Saint Honoré shopping district, Restaurant STAY Faubourg showcases the Michelin Star talents of one of France’s most celebrated gastronomy chefs, Chef Yannick Alléno. Step into a world of chequerboard floors, garden views and golden accents to discover Chef Alléno’s light, seasonal creations inspired by the joys of travel. A sophisticated, modern brasserie awaits, where you can enjoy refined dishes such as roasted duckling fillet with pink pepper, or Milanese-style veal with tagliatelle – make sure to dine en terrasse during the warmer months. To finish, give in to the temptation of STAY’s irresistible Pastry Library, famous for its exquisite sweet creations.
DiscoverCelebrated Parisian Chef Christian Constant brings his authentic French cuisine to the Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe, situated only a few minutes walk from the iconic Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées. A true artisan, Chef Constant has been cooking since the age of 14 and now brings his flair for urban dining to Les Cocottes Arc de Triomphe. Discover Constant’s regularly-changing, seasonal menu of classic French cuisine served in charming “cocottes” (traditional cast iron pots), such as roasted herb chicken with mashed potato, and tender beef sirloin. In a hurry? Take a seat at the bar and enjoy Les Cocottes’ express meal service if you’re pressed for time.
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Paris is great to visit all year around, however the best time to visit the French capital is from March to October, when the temperatures are warmer with a minimum of 10° Celsius. The months of December, April and May tend to be the most rainy months.
Jan
Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture, late January
Feb
Six Nations Rugby Championship, all of February
Mar
Art Paris Art Fair at the Grand Palais, late March
Apr
Paris Marathon, early April
May
Tennis French Open - Roland Garros, late May to early June
Jun
UEFA Euro 2016 Football Championship, mid-June to mid July
Jul
Tour de France Cycling Grand Tour, all of July
Aug
Paris Plages (Paris Beach), late July to late Augus
Sep
Fête de la Gastronomie (French Cuisine Festival), late September
Oct
FIAC Paris Contemporary Art Fair, late October
Nov
Paris Photo Fair at the Grand Palais, mid-November
Dec
Nautic Boat Show, early December
There are more than 17.000 taxis that operate in Paris all day and night long. You can hail them in the street, find them at a taxi rank or book one through one of the Parisian taxi firms. The minimum fare is 7.00€ and then applies a 1.05 to 1.56€ fare per km depending on journey and time of the day. Some additional charges may apply.