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If you are planning on spending Christmas in Paris this 2022, the best place to be is at a palace, of course! In France, a ‘palace’ is a status earned by exceptional 5-star hotels that embody the French standards of excellence. In this article, you will find out more about the different and exciting events and offers that Paris Palace Hotels have this holiday season. Events range from Christmas and New Year’s Brunch to tea time and ice skating rinks! We’ll even tell you about the ultra-private trip to a château by helicopter! What a wonderful way to spend the holiday season!
Christmas and New Year’s Brunch
Plaza Athenée
Starting with Paris Palace Hotels’ brunch options, the Plaza Athenée believes that there is no better way to begin the day than with a leisurely brunch and therefore will be offering both a Christmas Day AND New Year’s Day Brunch for the whole family! To celebrate in pure Parisian style, join them for freshly-baked pastries, homemade savory dishes and unlimited juice or hot drinks. For the adults in the group, celebrate the festivities with a glass of champagne.
Practical info:
- Address: 25 Avenue Montaigne, 75008
- Metro access: Alma-Marceau
- Dates: December 25 and January 1, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
- Price: 185€ per person (excluding drinks)
- Reservations: email restauration@ritzparis.com or call +33 1 43 16 33 74
Brunch by Thierry Marx at Mandarin Oriental
Finally, The Mandarin Oriental, another Paris Palace Hotel, will be hosting ‘Brunch by Thierry Marx’ on Christmas Day. Described as “family, gourmet and so chic,” food-lovers alike will be able to enjoy oysters, foie gras, smoked fish and roasted scallops, braised beef chuck steak and much more! While brunch will be offered on Christmas Day, guests are able to enjoy the same brunch a few days prior on December 22, 2019 (98€ for adults, 49€ for kids), which will be accompanied by a live gospel show.
Practical info:
- Address: 251 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001
- Metro access: Concorde
- Date: December 25, 11:30pm to 3:30pm
- Price: 169€ for adults (with a glass of champagne), 49€ for kids
- Reservations:
Christmas Tea Time
Four Seasons George V
Interested in experiencing tea time in Paris during the holiday season? You can spend a magnificent afternoon in the Four Seasons George V’s La Galerie lounge area, which is full of beautiful furniture, art, and tapestries, for their holiday tea time event. Indulge in fresh decadent desserts and pastries from chef’s trolleys and enjoy finger sandwiches, scones, and more. On top of the wonderful treats, this Paris Palace Hotel offers live piano music and, of course, a splendid tea service.
Practical info:
- Address: 31 Avenue George V, 75005
- Metro access: George V
- Date: daily from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
- Price: from 50€ per person
- Reservations:
Park Hyatt Vendôme
Also offering a tea time this holiday season is the Paris Palace Hotel Park Hyatt Paris – Vendôme. Created by innovative Pastry Chef Jimmy Mornet, the menu is sure to surprise and includes vanilla wood and chocolate entremets, blown sugar pumpkins and yuzu, cinnamon puff brioche, candies, vanilla (from Comoros!) ice cream, and even salad! The tea time is served with a hot drink of your choice or a glass of champagne at La Cheminée.
Practical info:
- Address: 5 Rue de la Paix, 75002
- Metro access: Opéra
- Date: daily from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
- Price: from 50€ per person
- Reservations:
Le Meurice
In addition to the previous two Paris Palace Hotels, Le Meurice will also be hosting a tea time in celebration of the holiday season from December 5 to December 31 (excluding Christmas Day). Award-winning Pastry Chef Cédric Grolet presents “pure Parisian indulgence with a festive-inspired array of pastries and sweet confectionary” which are served with your choice of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. These sweet treats include a selection of finger sandwiches, Grolet’s signature pastries, Christmas confectionery, and even a live cooking of sugar brioche!
Practical info:
- Address: 228 Rue de Rivoli, 75001
- Metro access: Tuileries
- Date: daily from 3:30pm to 6:00pm
- Price: 80€ per person
- Reservations:
Paris Palace Hotel Winter Chalets
Le Chalet du Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme
If you are looking for an immersive holiday experience, some Paris Palace Hotels will completely transform into winter chalets! Inspired by the season traditions of Switzerland, the Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme is a winter chalet until February 15, 2021. Taking visitors back to the time of gold diggers, the Park’s Chalet resembles a rustic cabin, high in the snow capped mountains featuring shovels, ice axes, and even a few canvas bags filled with gold stones to be discovered! Join Executive Chef Jean-François Rouquette for lunch or dinner and enjoy a ‘raclette montagnarde’ with Saint Nicklaus cheese, baby potatoes, and charcuterie straight from the Alps.
Practical info:
- Address: 5 Rue de la Paix, 75002
- Metro access: Opéra
- Swiss raclette menu is 170€ per person
- Reservations: email reservations.restauarants@hyatt.com or call +33 1 58 71 10 60
A Christmas market at The Peninsula Hotel
To finish your Christmas shopping while enjoying some tasty treats in a chalet-inspired location, look no further than the Kléber Terrace at the Peninsula Hotel. Having been transformed into a Christmas Market, the Terrace is surrounded by fir trees and offers oysters, smoked salmon, mulled wine, and creamy chocolates. Various chalets installed in front of the Paris Palace Hotel offer last-minute gift ideas from wooden toys for children, decorative objects, and even masculine accessories hand-picked by the concept store La Garçonnière.
Practical info:
- Address: 75 avenue Kléber, 75016
- Metro access: Kléber
- Dates: Until December 25, 2019, from 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Plaza Athénée’s Chalet d’Hiver
What says holiday spirit more than ice skating and hot chocolate? You can find both at Plaza Athénée’s new Chalet d’Hiver, a twinkling wonderland of winter. Located in La Cour Jardin, there is also an ice skating rink that is open to children ages 5 to 12 and is framed with lights and decorated Christmas trees—a magical place to skate but also to enjoy some festive treats! The treats include fresh waffles, kouglof, homemade gingerbread, and Alain Ducasse famous hot chocolate. You can also join their Festive Tea Time which includes complimentary skating for two children and features exquisite cakes created by Pastry Chef Angelo Musa.
Practical info:
- Address: 25 Avenue Montaigne, 75008
- Metro access: Alma-Marceau
- Dates: Wednesday to Sunday, 3:00pm to 7:00pm (until February 2) and every day between December 21 and January 6
- Price: 60€ per person for the festive tea time
New Year’s Eve parties
NYE at Plaza Athenée
Paris Palace Hotels Plaza Athénée and the Ritz Carlton will be offering exciting parties for you and your to ring in the new year! Plaza Athénée New Year’s Eve Party will take place at Le Bar and will set the mood for a fabulous evening with DJ entertainment. Each table reservation includes a bottle of champagne to begin the celebration. Tables are available for parties from two to six people. 2021 here we come!
Practical info:
- Address: 25 Avenue Montaigne, 75008
- Metro access: Alma-Marceau
- Date: December 31, 2019, from 11:00pm to 3:00am
- Price start from 1,000€ per table
NYE at the Ritz Carlton
Ring in the New Year in style at either the Ritz Bar, described as having a bistro spirit with an Art Deco feel, or the Bar Hemingway, which is the world’s most famous and smallest bar, at the Ritz Carlton in Paris. With dancing, a live DJ, and signature cocktails, the night is sure to be marvelous! Plan to celebrate all night long.
Practical info:
- Address: 15 Place Vendôme, 75001
- Metro access: Madeleine
- Date: December 31, 2019 from 6:00pm to 2:00am
- No reservations necessary
INSIDR Tip: The Ultimate Experience
For the ultimate holiday experience, join La Réserve for two special VIP offers: (1) either embark on an exquisite trip to the Château de Vaux-Le-Vicomte or (2) enjoy a collection of private events over a three day period this holiday season.
Spend Christmas Eve at Château de Vaux-Le-Vicomte where it is opening its doors for the second time in its history to just 16 people and you could be one of them! Arrive by helicopter and enjoy a carriage ride through the gardens to a luxurious dinner by Jérôme Banctel, Executive Chef of the two Michelin-starred Le Gabriel Restaurant, accompanied by wines from Château Cos d’Estournel and finish the evening with an incredible firework display.
Otherwise, stay in Paris and enjoy a tailor-made service including a cruise on the seine, a private concert in a Parisian monument, a private tour of the Louvre, and a private show of stables at Chateau de Versailles. Either offer will be make this a wonderful holiday season in Paris!
Practical info:
- La Réserve address: 42 Avenue Gabriel, 75008
- Metro Access: Champs-Elysées – Clemenceau
- Visit to Château de Vaux-Le-Vicomte takes place on December 24th
- Private Events valid from 3 consecutive days with Christmas Day Prices available upon request. Email apozniakoff@lareserve.com or +33 1 58 30 60 24
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