Place vendôme district

Clair Obscur, Expedition 33: The Game Locations That Really Exist in Paris

A true global hit, the video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 transports players into a universe where several locations are directly inspired by Paris. We reveal the real-life sites you can explore in the French capital for an authentic immersion into the City of Light.

Augustinus Bader Spa at the Hotel Costes: Customized Treatments and an Exclusive Pool Lounge in Paris

In the heart of the 1st arrondissement, Costes unveils the Augustinus Bader spa: a 1,000 square meter oasis of luxury, wellness, and bespoke treatments where scientific innovation meets elegant design to redefine the art of high-end spa experiences. From smoky oak to statuary marble, every detail enhances the ambiance, while facial treatments, body therapies, and manicure-pedicures provide a perfectly indulgent escape... in true Parisian style.

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.

Christmas Brunch 2025 and New Year's Brunch 2026 at the Mandarin Oriental

The Mandarin Oriental, nestled in the heart of Paris, is celebrating the holidays this year with a festive and refined brunch at Camélia, its iconic restaurant. A culinary journey available on December 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026.

The Ritz is opening a Christmas pop-up store on Place Vendôme featuring a giant teddy bear named Teddy B(e)ar.

The Ritz Paris is installing a giant 2.5-meter Teddy B(e)ar bear in Place Vendôme for the holiday season, from November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026. On the program: signature hot chocolate, exclusive marshmallows, and a pop-up store dedicated to bear bellboys.

Christmas Tea at Le Meurice: creative workshops and festive treats for young and old alike.

As Paris adorns itself with Christmas lights, a new sweet temptation takes center stage in the heart of the capital. Le Meurice transforms the season into a true gourmet interlude with its winter afternoon tea designed for young and old alike, on Saturday, December 13, 2025. A festive getaway where magic is as much to be savored as it is to be admired.

The calendar of must-see Christmas light displays in Paris in 2025 - dates

Paris is decked out in lights as the holiday season approaches. Find out the dates for the 2025 Christmas light displays on the capital's most iconic boulevards.

Jean Paul Hévin 2025 Christmas logs: chocolate dreams and beans

Chocolatier Jean Paul Hévin unveils his 2025 Christmas collection called "Des rêves et des fèves" (Dreams and Beans). On the menu: exceptional Yule logs, an advent calendar inspired by the Grand Palais, and gourmet gift boxes, available from November 2025 in his Parisian boutiques.

The Handbag Yule Log from Angelina Paris for Christmas 2025

We reveal the new Angelina 2025 Christmas log collection, featuring this year's star: the handbag log from the Angelina x Rouje collaboration. From December 1 to 31, 2025, this couture creation and three other logs by Chef Christophe Appert are available to discover.

The Burgundy Paris's Feuille à feuille Christmas log, a favorite for 2025

Looking for the best Yule log in Paris? We went to discover the one at Burgundy Paris (1st arrondissement) created by Léandre Vivier. This 2025 Feuille à feuille, created around Tulakalum chocolate from Belize, is a real favorite this year. Available for click and collect from December 17 to January 1. We'll tell you all about it...

Tea time at the Ritz Paris, a gourmet Christmas snack 2025

At teatime, head to the Salon Proust or the Bar Vendôme at the Ritz Paris in the 1st arrondissement for an enchanting Christmas snack. A gourmet interlude to be enjoyed from November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

Christmas Logs from Le Ritz Paris Le Comptoir 2025: Barley Sugar, Sleigh, and Gift

Le Ritz Paris Le Comptoir unveils its 2025 Christmas logs. The Sucre d'Orge, Cadeau, and Traîneau creations invite you on a gourmet journey through childhood memories. Available for pre-order from November 14 and in stores from November 20 to December 31, 2025.

The 2025 Christmas lights at Place Vendôme in Paris - dates

For the holiday season, Place Vendôme will be lit up with a thousand lights. From November 19, 2025, to January 12, 2026, marvel at the magical setting, with the sparkling facades of luxury boutiques, giant Christmas trees, and the surrounding streets bathed in light.

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.

Art Basel Paris 2025: Kermit the Frog takes over Place Vendôme, our photos

Art is everywhere in Paris, even on the Place Vendôme! For the Art Basel Paris fair, from October 20 to 26, 2026, artist Alex Da Corte is recreating an incident involving a giant green balloon bearing the image of Kermit the Frog... Discover it for free in the open air this fall.

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.

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.

Mandarin Oriental, a former circus turned palace on rue Saint-Honoré

Located on rue Saint-Honoré, between Place Vendôme and the Tuileries Gardens, the Mandarin Oriental Paris is a modern palace with a new take on Art Deco architecture. The result of a bold renovation, it embodies the balance between Parisian heritage and contemporary design.

Art Basel Paris 2025: free exhibition by designer Charles Zana in a sublime Haussmann apartment

To coincide with Art Basel 2025, designer Charles Zana takes over a Paris apartment in the 1st arrondissement for a free exhibition from October 22 to 26. "In Situ" features more than thirty original creations exploring bold volumes, sculptural lines and sensorial textures. Each piece finds its place, making design an experience to be lived.

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.