From Saint-Honoré to Place Vendôme, this district of Paris is internationally renowned. It has everything to please visiting tourists, with its many luxury addresses and boutiques set alongside buildings of typically Parisian architecture.
If you fancy a stroll through the neighborhood, then get your wallet ready, because whether it's pastry shops, tearooms, restaurants or boutiques, you're going to need to have your wallet well hung to indulge yourself on this side of Paris. But the corner of Rue Saint-Honoré and Place Vendôme is also a place steeped inParisian history, which we also suggest you discover, and which won't cost you a penny.
Let's head for this trendy district that perfectly represents luxury à la française. Follow the guide!
History of Place Vendôme
Before it became the luxurious square we know today, Place Vendôme was a resolutely political place. And the beautiful Vendôme column wasn't always in place... Here's a look back at the square's eventful history. [Read more]
Did you know that the Tour Chicago was one of Paris's first skyscrapers?
It's a building with a fascinating history, and many special features... One of which is that it is totally invisible from the street! Discover the Tour Chicago, one of Paris's first skyscrapers. [Read more]
Stroll in Hemingway's footsteps in Paris, in the legendary cafés of the Lost Generation
During the Roaring Twenties, Paris was for Ernest Hemingway a city of flashes and perdition, of lively alleyways and nocturnal cafés. From his modest apartments to the mythical meeting places of the "Lost Generation", follow in his footsteps through the capital. [Read more]
Restaurants in Saint-Honoré and Place Vendôme: Where to eat in these neighborhoods in Paris?
Here you'll find the best restaurants in the Saint-Honoré and Place Vendôme districts to stop at during your walk around the area. [Read more]
Brunch Paris 1: Where to have brunch in the 1st arrondissement? Our favorite places and top picks
With its iconic museums, historic gardens, and shopping streets, the 1st arrondissement is the heart of Paris. A multitude of elegant or more casual establishments offer perfect brunches for a gourmet break in the city center. [Read more]
Paris Fashion Week: A Renowned Fashion Magazine Launches a Pop-Up Café Featuring Talks and Star Guests
The Vogue Café is redefining the fashion week break. From March 4 to 7, Virgil Abloh’s former Off-White boutique is transforming into a creative sanctuary. Coffee, style, and inspiration blend seamlessly with each sip, featuring exclusive talks including a standout session with Pharrell Williams... [Read more]
Cedric Grolet’s Tea Time at the Meurice in Paris: Stunning Trompe l’Oeil Pastries and Reimagined Savory Classics
At Le Meurice, teatime is getting a stylish upgrade thanks to Cedric Grolet. The menu features his renowned illusion-inspired pastries in vibrant hues, alongside creatively reimagined savory classics. From warm madeleines to intricately carved fruit, every bite turns a simple tea break into a refined and playful indulgence. [Read more]
Bar Omi, a hybrid restaurant between an izakaya and a wine bar where you can enjoy exceptional sushi in Paris
Bar Omi is the place where lovers of Japanese cuisine and wine connoisseurs meet. A cross between a wine bar and an izakaya, this restaurant treats us to exceptional sushi and lesser-known specialties. A beautiful, refined establishment near the Tuileries and Place Vendôme in Paris. Reservations are highly recommended. [Read more]
Sunday brunch at Mandarin Oriental, Paris: a six-course gourmet bistro menu
Sunday brunch at Mandarin Oriental, Paris reinvents tradition with a six-course bistronomic formula orchestrated by chefs Maxime Gilbert and Julie Dugourd. In the chic setting of the Camélia restaurant or its landscaped garden, every Sunday from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, seasonal flavors are brought to the plate. An elegant, gourmet rendez-vous a stone's throw from Place Vendôme. [Read more]
Le Ritz Paris Le Comptoir by François Perret, now with 2 locations in Paris, including one on the Left Bank
Ritz Paris Le Comptoir is François Perret's signature patisserie-tea room, now on rue Cambon and rue de Sèvres. Two Parisian addresses for a sweet, chic and generous interlude, between elongated croissants, madeleines, original éclairs and pastry drinks. [Read more]
Frida, the artistic and bucolic restaurant at the Maison Barrière Vendôme hotel
The 5* Maison Barrière Vendôme boutique hotel has a well-kept secret: its Frida restaurant, set in a charming, leafy patio far from the noise of the city. [Read more]
Mylo Levin brilliantly takes over Burgundy's Michelin-starred Baudelaire restaurant
The Michelin-starred Le Baudelaire restaurant in the heart of Burgundy Paris opens a new gastronomic chapter with Mylo Levin, newly appointed Executive Chef. Having worked in the kitchens of Le Meurice and Restaurant Papillon, he brings a generous, refined culinary vision to the table, where the product remains at the center of the plate. [Read more]
Saint Laurent opens Sushi Park, an upscale Japanese restaurant in its Rive Droite boutique
Saint Laurent inaugurates Sushi Park Paris, the iconic Los Angeles Japanese restaurant, in the basement of its Rive Droite boutique from February 21, 2025. This new address at the crossroads of Japanese gastronomy and fashion offers an exclusive omakase experience, imagined by chef Peter Park, from Tuesday to Saturday. [Read more]
Le Dali, Le Meurice's elegant gourmet restaurant, serving fine French cuisine
In the heart of the Le Meurice palace, the Le Dali restaurant, with its imposing Philippe Starck decor, invites you to relax and indulge, without the fuss. Chef Clémentine Bouchon unveils seasonal French cuisine, with a sprinkling of classic French dishes, ending with a farandole of pastries by chef Cédric Grolet. [Read more]
On Restaurant, Linda Lee's contemporary Korean barbecue on rue Saint-Roch
Already behind On the Bab and MariMari, Linda Lee opens On Restaurant on rue Saint-Roch, a Korean barbecue in a contemporary setting. [Read more]
Hotel Paris 1: Where to stay in the 1st arrondissement? Hotels, hostels, and other accommodations
Looking for a place to stay in Paris's 1st arrondissement? Here are the addresses of hotels, youth hostels and accommodation in the district. [Read more]
The Ritz Paris, the timeless legend of Place Vendôme
Overlooking Place Vendôme, the Ritz Paris is an institution, a landmark of French luxury and refinement. Since its inauguration in 1898, the hotel has weathered aesthetic revolutions, historical crises and hotel renaissances. [Read more]
Le Meurice, secrets and splendor of the palace favored by kings and artists on rue de Rivoli
Opposite the Tuileries, Le Meurice stands as a living witness to the evolution of Parisian luxury. From its origins in the 19ᵉ century to contemporary renovations, this hotel has seen kings, artists, fashion designers and mythical chefs come and go. [Read more]
Maison Barrière Vendôme, the confidential 5-star boutique hotel in the heart of Paris
Maison Barrière Vendôme, the latest jewel in the Barrière Group's crown, opens its doors in one of the capital's most prestigious districts. Situated between Place Vendôme and the Jardins des Tuileries, this 5-star hotel is distinguished by its intimacy and elegance, offering 26 rooms, suites and apartments in a reinvented private mansion. [Read more]
Château Voltaire: an intimate hotel in the heart of Paris's 1st arrondissement
The Château Voltaire, nestled at 55 rue Saint-Roch, between the Opéra Garnier and the Jardin des Tuileries, epitomizes a discreet, refined 5-star hotel. Designed by Zadig & Voltaire founder Thierry Gillier, and sublimated by architectural duo Festen, this establishment blends the historic charm of three buildings from the XVIIᵉ and XVIIIᵉ centuries with elegant modernity. [Read more]
Chopard's Hotel 1, Place Vendôme, a showcase of luxury in the heart of Paris
Hotel 1, Place Vendôme, from the luxury jewelry house Chopard, offers a luxurious experience with its 5 rooms and 10 suites, where every detail celebrates French craftsmanship and heritage. Located on the edge of Paris's most prestigious square, this intimate and exclusive setting conceals wonderful treasures such as an exotic winter garden, a library and a cigar lounge, immersing guests in a privileged and exceptional atmosphere, the height of Parisian refinement. [Read more]
Le Burgundy Paris, a confidential and elegant 5-star hotel
The Burgundy Paris, a confidential hotel appreciated by fashion and taste enthusiasts, unveils its suites, each in the contemporary chic style that characterizes this address. We present them to you... [Read more]
La Tamise, the 4* boutique hotel a stone's throw from the Tuileries
La Tamise, a former hotel of the capital, reveals its cosy atmosphere. This charming establishment awaits families and tourists in the enchanting setting of a 19th-century mansion, between the Tuileries Gardens and Rue Saint-Honoré. [Read more]
Expanded Drops: The free exhibition where fragrance transforms into visual art at Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris
Forget the bottle; here, perfume is a visual experience. With Expanded Drops, Maison Francis Kurkdjian presents a free exhibition running from January 21 to March 29, 2026, curated by photographer Christelle Boulé. She captures the essence of fragrances and transforms them into captivating images. This immersive sensory and artistic journey shifts the olfactory world into the realm of sight, right in the heart of Paris. [Read more]
Captivating Time: Van Cleef & Arpels' Free Watchmaking Exhibition at the Heritage Gallery
Time is on full display with all its seconds and minutes. At the Galerie du Patrimoine, Van Cleef & Arpels presents a horological showcase titled "Enchanting Time," a free jewelry exhibition running from January 16 to June 1, 2026, in Place Vendôme, Paris. [Read more]
Paris: Wes Anderson recreates Joseph Cornell’s studio at the Gagosian Gallery
This winter, American filmmaker Wes Anderson is transforming the Gagosian Gallery on rue de Castiglione into a meticulously recreated homage to Joseph Cornell’s New York studio. The legendary artist, a visionary and pioneer of assemblage art, is brought vividly to life through Anderson's detailed reimagining. [Read more]
An iconic Parisian perfume house launches a pop-up jazz listening lounge
A Parisian perfume house that also indulges in vinyl love? Until March 30, 2026, the pop-up shop nestled within the iconic boutique in the 1st arrondissement transforms into a temporary listening station dedicated to jazz, where warm melodies create a uniquely immersive atmosphere. [Read more]
Maison Diptyque Paris: boutique - immersive art gallery and creative workshops dedicated to perfume
Diptyque opens the doors to Maison Diptyque, a unique concept store in Paris, halfway between boutique and art gallery. In the refined setting of a 400m2 Parisian aesthete's apartment, each room depicts a facet of the brand's universe, from the library to the garden, including a museum space and an ephemeral gallery exhibiting the most fashionable artists. The address also offers creative workshops, artistic encounters and plenty of other surprises... [Read more]
Mad Lords: the hidden jewelry concept store
The Mad Lords concept store is a place you have to know to find. And once you're inside, it's hard to leave. [Read more]
Jovoy Paris, a showcase for rare perfumes in the Place Vendôme district
Just a stone's throw from Place Vendôme, Jovoy Paris has established itself as a benchmark address in the world of Haute Parfumerie. [Read more]
Outcore: lagree courses on micro reformer in the heart of Paris
Calling all fans of low-impact sports! Nestled in the center of Paris, the Outcore gym offers micro lagree classes for beginners and advanced alike. Mind you, just because the machines are smaller doesn't mean the class is any less challenging... [Read more]
Le Grand Soin Hydrafacial by Spa Valmont for Le Meurice: deep cleansing and divine massage
At Le Meurice, beauty becomes an art. With the Grand Soin Hydrafacial at Maison Valmont, the palace's spa, in just 90 minutes your skin is transformed by the magical combination of cutting-edge technology and anti-aging expertise. [Read more]
Relaxation at the Burgundy: between Spa and gastronomy with tapas and a starred menu
Le Burgundy offers a unique combination of relaxation at Spa Le Burgundy by Sothys and gastronomic excellence with chefs Anthony Denon and Léandre Vivier at Le Baudelaire. Discover the "parenthèse étoilée", the "Splunch" and the "apéro détente" for a moment of pure bliss. [Read more]
Bar Paris 1: Where to have a drink in the 1st arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
Between the Louvre, the Palais Royal, and the Tuileries, Paris's 1st arrondissement offers an elegant selection of cocktail, wine, and beer bars where you can enjoy a drink in the historic heart of the capital. [Read more]
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What to do in Paris's 1st arrondissement? Ideas for outings & good addresses
Located right in the historic heart of the capital, the 1st arrondissement of Paris brings together some of the finest jewels of the City of Light. Between the Louvre Museum, the banks of the Seine, Place Vendôme, the Halles district, the Samaritaine and the emblematic Tuileries Gardens bordered by the Rue de Rivoli, it's time to conquer the good addresses and superb ideas for outings that await us at the moment. [Read more]
Enjoy your visit to Place Vendôme!
What to do in Paris's 1st arrondissement? Ideas for outings & good addresses
