Louvre & Palais Royal
This area is flanked by the Tuileries Garden and the historic Place de la Concorde. Grand buildings, court yards, arcades, and formal gardens lend this district a special elegance. The Palais Royal, formerly the palace of Cardinal Richelieu, now houses the Council of State, Consitutional Council and Ministry of Culture.
topHotels
Hôtel Costes
239 rue Saint-Honore, Paris 1è
Tel: +33 (0)1 42 44 50 00 Fax: +33 (0)1 42 44 50 01
Reservations Tel: +33 (0) 1 42 44 50 00
Luxury boutique hotel in a late 19th-century building. Italian-style courtyard, Oriental-style pool, trendy restaurant.
Le Meurice
228 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1è
Tel: +33 1 44 58 10 10
Email: reservations@lemeurice.com
Designed by Phillipe Starck, this opulent hotel next to the Tuileries Garden has been recently refreshed. 150 rooms, including 4 unique and stylish signature suites. Special children’s programs.
Hôtel de Crillon
10 Place de la Concorde, Paris 8è
Tel: +33 1 44 71 15 00
Fax: +33 1 44 71 15 02
Email: reservations@crillon.com
Grand and formal, this luxury hotel makes up in splendor what it lacks in intimacy. Once a family residence, it’s conveniently located on the Place de la Concorde and features 103 rooms, 39 suites and 5 luxury apartments, including the famous Bernstein Suite (with two large terraces) and four Historic Suites decorated in the original “Grand Siècle” style. Two restaurants – the gastronomic Les Ambassadeurs restaurant and the French L’Obé – and special children’s programs featuring the Crillon Elephant.
Le Burgundy Hotel
6-8, rue Duphot Paris 1è
Tel: 33 (0) 1 42 60 34 12
Le Burgundy is a luxury boutique hotel in Paris.
Mandarin Oriental – Paris
168, rue de Rivoli, Paris 1è
Tel: +33 1 55 04 80 21
Opening Summer of 2011
Mandarin Oriental, Paris is situated on one of the most fashionable streets in the world, rue Saint-Honoré, surrounded by haute couture and steps from the Louvre.
topMuseums
Musée du Louvre
34 quai de Louvre, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 40 20 57 60
Wed-Mon 9am-6pm (until 10pm Wed and Fri)
Closed Tue
Closed Jan 1, May 1, Nov 11, Dec 25
Once Europe's largest royal palace, the Louvre is now home to one of the world's most important art collections. From classical antiquities to masterworks by da Vinci, Vermeer, Michelangelo, El Greco, David and many others, it would take days to see it all, so prioritizing is a must. The museum's new Islamic Arts wing, showcasing some 3,000 objects, opens in September 2012.
topGardens & Squares
Jardin des Tuileries
Rue de Rivoli, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 40 20 90 43
Apr-Sept 7am-9pm daily; Oct-Mar 7:30am-7:30pm daily
These mid-17th century formal gardens stretch along the Seine from the Louvre to the Champs-Elysees. The park offers a merry-go-round, donkey and pony rides, model boat hire, and several cafes – its dappled lanes are a lovely place to relax after a day at the museums.
Obelisk of Luxor
Place de la Concorde, Paris 8è
The magnificent Place de la Concorde was the scene of executions during the French Revolution. Renamed in the spirit of reconciliation, the square is dominated by a 3,200-year-old obelisk from Egypt. It's well worth driving past.
topShopping
Place du Palais-Royal
Le Louvre des Antiquaires
2 place du Palais-Royal, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 42 97 27 27
250 antique dealers on three floors.
Mille Facettes
12 allée Jacob
+33 (0)1 42 96 63 31
Antique jewelry
A.C. Hagondokoff
15 allée Desmalter
+33 (0)1 42 61 58 08
Tue-Sun 11am–7pm
Closed Mon
Closed Sun in Jul-Aug
Miniature lead soldiers
Patrice Reboul
3 et 6 allée Riesener
+33 (0)1 42 60 80 80
Closed Mon
Miniature lead soldiers
Les Drapeaux de France
8-13 galerie de Nemours
Jardins du Palais Royal, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 40 20 00 11
Miniature lead soldiers
Les Salons du Palais Royal Shiseido
142 galerie de Valois, 25 rue de Valois
Jardins du Palais Royal, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 49 27 09 09
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
Closed Sun
House of perfume designed by Serge Lutens
Marc Jacobs
34 rue de Montpensier
Jardins du Palais Royal, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 55 35 02 60
Clothing
Jérôme L'Huillier
138-139 galerie de Valois
Jardins du Palais Royal, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 49 26 07 07
Clothing
Pierre Hardy
156 galerie de Valois
Jardins du Palais Royal, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 42 60 59 75
Shoes and bags
topRestaurants and snacks
Café Marly
93 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 49 26 06 60
Daily 8am-2am
Great place for lunch near the Louvre
Restaurant du Palais Royal
110 galerie de Valois
Jardins du Palais Royal, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 40 20 00 27
Daily 12-2:30pm, 7-10pm
Kid-friendly, broad menu, garden seating.
Grand Véfour
17 rue de Beaujolais, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 42 96 56 27
Lunch Mon-Thur; Dinner Mon-Fri
Closed Sat-Sun
Closed Apr 16-22; Jul 30-Aug 27; Dec 23-31
Reservations required.
Located within Palais Royal
Costes
239 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1è
+33 (0)1 42 44 50 25
Trendy, lounge-style restaurant in the Hotel Costes
Le Meurice
228 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1è
Tel: + 33 (0)1 44 58 10 55
Mon-Fri, lunch 12:30-2pm, dinner 7:30-10pm; breakfast 7-10:30am weekdays, 7-11am weekends. Check for annual closures. Jacket recommended at dinner.
Flavorful and innovative 3-Michelin-starred cuisine served in a sumptuous, Philippe Starck-designed room overlooking the Tuileries Garden.
Hugo & Victor
Boutique Marché Saint Honoré
7 rue Gomboust, 1è
Tel: + 33 (0)1 42 96 10 20
Fabulous chocolatier-patisserie.
Chez Georges
1, Rue Mail, Paris 2è
+33 (0)1 42 60 07 11
Classic French bistro just off the picturesque Place des Victoires, serving traditional, gastronomic, multi-course cuisine. Popular with the locals. Book a table at least 48 hours in advance.
Bread & Roses
25, rue Boissy d'Anglas, 8è
Tel: +33 (0)1 47 42 40 00
Déli-café & bakery
Fauchon
24-25 place de la Madeleine, Paris 8é
Open Mon-Sat, 8am-9pm
Gourmet delicatessen, bakery, and patisserie.
Lavinia
3 Boulevard de la Madeleine, Paris, 1é
Tel: +33 (0)1 42 97 20 20
This restaurant in a quiet corner upstairs from the wine shop offers great food, presentation and service. Lunch only.