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Paris: The
Rive Gauche
Refinement

An intimate exploration of the capital's most sophisticated arrondissement, where history meets the avant-garde of the seasonal fashion calendar.

Palace Hotels

ESTABLISHMENTS OF UNRIVALED DISTINCTION

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PLACE VENDÔME

Ritz Paris

A legendary sanctuary where the Belle Époque meets contemporary grace. The Hemingway bar remains the epicenter of intellectual luxury.

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RIVE GAUCHE

Hôtel Lutetia

The only Palace hotel on the Left Bank, blending Art Deco grandeur with Saint-Germain-des-Prés' artistic soul.

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    Haute Couture Week

    The Plaza Athénée, for its proximity to Avenue Montaigne. Commission-linked

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    Gastronomy

    Le Meurice, hosting the visionary Alain Ducasse. Commission-linked

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    Literary Heritage

    Hôtel de Crillon, for timeless Enlightenment spirit. Commission-linked

Contemporary Palace Trio

NEW-GENERATION HOUSES, SAME PEDIGREE

QUAI LOUVRE

Cheval Blanc Paris

LVMH's flagship address, an Art-Deco Samaritaine reimagined with the Dior Spa and a rooftop view across the Seine.

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Bvlgari Hotel Paris

The Roman maison's Right Bank statement — sculpted travertine, hidden courtyard garden, the city's most precise spa pool.

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Mandarin Oriental Paris

Discreet Art-Deco interiors, the Camelia Bar, and Thévenet's pastry programme — perfectly placed for the Tuileries and rue du Faubourg.

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For longer comparisons across all nine houses, see our Best Paris hotels ranking .

The Seasonal Rhythm

The Fashion
Calendar

PFW: Spring/Summer

September brings a vibrant energy to the Jardin des Tuileries, where the world's elite converge for the pinnacle of ready-to-wear.

The Haute Couture

January and July witness the rarest craftsmanship. Private ateliers open their doors to the few who define global style.

ACCESS

Paris Fashion Week private access tours Commission-linked

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The Rive Gauche
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01. Le Bon Marché

RUE DE SÈVRES

More than a department store, it is a curated temple of Parisian taste. Visit the La Grande Épicerie for the finest gourmet collections in Europe.

02. Café de Flore

ST. GERMAIN

The quintessential meeting spot for thinkers and creators since 1887. Best enjoyed in the early morning for a quiet café crème.

03. Musée Rodin

INVALIDES

A private mansion surrounded by a sculpture garden that serves as an oasis of serenity in the heart of the city. Pair with a private after-hours Louvre tour Commission-linked for the full cultural arc.

04. Le Bristol Garden Lunch

FAUBOURG ST-HONORÉ

Even if you are not staying at Le Bristol Commission-linked, a long lunch in its private interior garden is the most quietly Parisian moment money can buy.

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