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Cécile Mairaville, Congress Manager, Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau
My favourite spots: Top three restaurants:
A restaurant doesn't become a legend by accident, and Bouillon Chartier certainly can't stay that way by resting on its laurels. Chartier is over 100 years old and still in the very prime of life. In 1896, the Bouillon Chartier was born out of a very simple concept: provide a decent meal at a reasonable price and give customers good service in order to earn their loyalty. 50 million meals and only four owners later, the recipe is still every bit as much a success.
French by essence, L’Atelier Renault is a design café and restaurant located ON the Champs Elysées: managed by a renowned Parisian caterer (Elior Prestige), it will offer you a warm and zen welcome when strolling down the world famous avenue .
La Bonne Franquette, on the other hand, offers you a totally different side of the Capital of Lights: the heart of Montmartre! This restaurant was the meeting place for the last century artists Pissarro, Sisley, Cézanne, Toulouse-Lautrec, Renoir, Monet, Zola and Vincent Van Gogh… They all came to enjoy the same typical atmosphere (Montmartrois’ show with French-cancan and singer) and French food.
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The ARC Paris is one of the most trendy restaurant-clubs of the capital, with traditional French cuisine and a touch of class, plus a festive musical programming. It will seduce you with the mix of vintage and modern in its atmosphere. If you are looking for new concepts, sparkling ideas, creativity, this experienced team will make every effort to produce a unique and exceptional event for you!
It is still necessary to introduce the Crazy Horse Paris? "Désirs", its current show, was directed by internationally renowned choreographer Philippe Decouflé. It combines the raw talent and beauty of the legendary dancers, with stunning lighting and projection effects and sensuous choreography to create a unique show where reflections and images meet in a kaleidoscope of colors and textured designs.
Overlooking the Tuileries Garden and steps from the Louvre Museum, "Le First" is the Westin Paris, in thevery heart of the city. Offering a refined twist on traditional cocktails, you may also enjoy an exquisite dinner in its "boudoir" atmosphere.
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Duc des Lombards is a must-see jazz club and restaurant located in the heart of Paris. You will receive the warmest of welcomes and enjoy its comfort and acoustics in an unmissable hangout for international jazz lovers. Le Duc is a stopover for Ahmad Jamal, David Sanborn or Charlie Watts, as well as a den where new generations are being revealed. Concerts from Monday to Saturday at 8 p.m and 10 p.m., restaurant opens at 7 p.m.
In the heart of Saint-Germain des Prés, Alcazar is the absolute hotspot for diners and clubbers alike. The glass roof dominates a modern restaurant on the ground floor, with the kitchen behind a window where you can see the chef, Guillaume Lutard and his team, preparing your meal. On the first floor, the Bar and Private room: you will have dinner in an elegant and festive lounge atmosphere with the best DJ’s of Paris.
Just a step away from the Champs Elysées, Le Sens is one of the trendiest places, a restaurant, bar and lounge which is a club during the weekends. It can also be taken over for private events, either partly or in its entirety, so that your own group can enjoy its elegant lounge décor and delightful setting.
The Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit making association that gathers more than 2,000 Paris tourist industry professionals. As a gateway to the destination, it provides tailor-made solutions to professionals (companies and associations) that wish to organize an event in Paris; either alone or in collaboration with Parisian professionals. The Bureau welcomes and gives information to tourists in Paris via its five offices and via its website. www.convention.parisinfo.com