Located at the heart of France’s hexagonal territory, Auvergne is a sparsely populated land of volcanic plateaus and large valleys. Unlike the Alps to the east or the Pyrénées to the southwest, its highest peaks reach only 6,000 feet above sea level and are free of snow in summer. The local authorities? efforts to safeguard the environment have made Auvergne one of the last protected zones in Europe.
Before going to Auvergne, familiarize yourself with its history and its gastronomy.
Facing the Grand Louvre and its glass Pyramid, overlooking the Tuileries Gardens and at walking distance from the Orsay museum, you will be seduced by the elegant and refined atmosphere.
0 Read MoreA short stroll from the Arc de Triomphe, the Golden Tulip Saint Honoré is your ideal location in Paris. In the heart of the business district near the Haute Couture shops of the Champs Elysées, the famous art galleries of the Faubourg Saint Honoré and the […]
0 Read MoreThis hotel is a find : smack in the center of town, it has clean, comfortable, well equipped rooms (minibar, satellite TV) at extremely reasonable prices, and a friendly feel.
0 Read MoreLocated across the street from the more famous Ritz Hotel, the Castille features two wings, each as exquisitely decorated as the other. The French style Rivoli wing balances the Venetian-inspired décor of the Opera wing. Both display original artwork and provide luxurious amenities and impeccably stylish […]
0 Read MoreThis hotel was built in 1758 in the same year as the Place de la Concorde. The rooms feature fine furniture and the exquisite decor was designed by Sonia Rykiel.The hotel has probably one of the most elegant views in the whole world. Accomodations are “fit […]
0 Read MoreThe management has made Herculean efforts to instill new life and spirit into this landmark. The bar and the restaurant (Les Princes) have been redecorated, a Grill has been added, and the rooms have been renovated, with as much concern for elegance as for modernity (electronic […]
0 Read MoreThe Gault Millau says: Discretion, efficiency, and friendly courtesy are the Plaza’s trademarks. The accommodations are bright, generous in size, and fitted with every amenity. The rooms overlooking Avenue Montaigne are perfectly soundproffed. At about 11 am guests gather in the Plaza-Bar Anglais (where Mata Hari […]
0 Read MoreIn 1928 at the pinnacle of an era of style and splendor, the Prince de Galles began welcoming guests. Now the hotel has been restored to its original grandeur. Le Jardin des Cygnes restaurant celebrates its garden-side setting with the sunlit cuisine of Provence. All the […]
0 Read MoreArguably the world’s most famous hotel&Indeed, it is almost impossible to think of Paris without evoking the Ritz, a hotel so extravagant that the word “Ritzy” was coined after it. Recently, with the help of the Al-Fayed fortune, this grand dame got a brand new facelift. […]
0 Read MoreGarnier, the architect of the opera, decorated the largest of the hotel’s twelve salons. As for charm and comfort you will find both in the flower-filled patio, the decor, and the incomparable loveliness of most of the rooms. Also, the remarkably equipped conference rooms respond perfectly […]
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