25/07/2024
Paris is home to an array of luxurious five-star accommodations.
At the Hotel Plaza Athénée, a single night during peak season can cost around $44,000. Meanwhile, a stay in the Imperial Suite at the Ritz Paris can reach an astounding $70,000 per night.
The Hôtel de Crillon, an 18th-century palace converted into a luxury hotel in 1909, has hosted numerous celebrities, royalty, and heads of state. Its "Les Grands Appartements" span over 335 square meters (3,606 square feet) and feature two large suites designed by Karl Lagerfeld.
For a retreat from the city, consider Chateau de Villette, a late 17th-century estate just 40 minutes from Paris by car. Known as “Little Versailles,” this chateau boasts a neoclassical facade, and a week’s stay costs nearly $270,000.
France, the birthplace of the Michelin Guide, offers an abundance of luxurious dining options, with 630 starred restaurants nationwide, including nine in Paris with three Michelin stars. Le Cinq, located in Paris’ Four Seasons Hotel George V, serves dishes by award-winning chef Christian Le Squer and features a wine cellar that can hold 50,000 bottles.
Other notable restaurants include Restaurant Kei, which blends Japanese and Western cuisines, and Epicure in Le Bristol Paris, known for its elevated classic French fare.
Visitors can sail down the river Seine on high-end private yachts or enjoy a private shopping experience at Samaritaine, one of the city’s oldest department stores, now owned by LVMH.
