For one evening, the gardens of the Ritz Paris were transformed to host its 125th anniversary celebrations. The Ritz Paris not only commemorated its 125th anniversary; it also paid tribute to its visionary founder, César Ritz, while recalling the golden echoes of the Sun King, Louis XIV, the emblematic figure of Place Vendôme.
Iconic figures from the world of fashion, arts and entertainment, such as Brahim Zaibat, Elodie Frégé, and Alexis Mabille, added a touch of glamour to the event. A host of French film stars were also on hand: Virginie Ledoyen, Tomer Sisley,Laurent Lafitte, Léa Seydoux, Isabelle Adjani, Lyna Khoudri, Geraldine Nakache, Nadia Tereszkiewicz and many others... See photos of all the celebrities present.
But the evening was about more than just celebrities. The real magic was in the atmosphere:
Dance: Under the spotlights, dancer Florent Melac and Paris Opera Ballet Étoile dancer Alice Renavand bewitched the guests.
Music: A breathtaking show by thesymphony orchestra, orchestrated by the talented Thomas Roussel, dazzled the audience.
Gastronomy: Gourmets were treated to culinary creations by Ritz Paris Executive Chef Jérôme Legras, François Perret, the hotel's head pastry chef, and Romain de Courcy, head bartender.
The evening, orchestrated in three acts, evolved like a masterpiece. It began with vocal performances, followed by exquisite dancing, before everyone joined in. The list of performances was long but impressive:
A celebration worthy of such a prestigious hotel!
