Place vendôme district - activities

Christmas 2024 and New Year's 2025 brunches at the Mandarin Oriental

The Mandarin Oriental, nestled in the heart of Paris, is celebrating the holidays this year with a festive, refined brunch at Camélia, its iconic restaurant. Under the direction of Chef Maxime Gilbert, known for his inventive and precise approach, this menu offers a culinary journey combining tradition and modernity, available on December 25, 2024 and January 1, 2025.

New Year's Eve 2024-2025 at Camélia, Mandarin Oriental

Celebrate New Year's Eve 2024-2025 at Camélia, the must-visit address at Mandarin Oriental, Paris, for an evening where top-flight French gastronomy meets the hushed ambience of the festive capital. On December 31, 2024, the menu, imagined by Chefs Maxime Gilbert and Julien Dugourd, promises an unforgettable culinary experience, to be savored in a setting where contemporary elegance and timeless refinement combine to perfection.

The confidential Café Ginori Place Vendôme in Paris, tea time and magical aperitivo

Discovery alert! We've unearthed a sublime, confidential, ephemeral café that should put stars in your eyes: Café Ginori, the result of a collaboration between Ginori 1735 and Potel & Chabot. Don't miss their tea time, aperitivo and pop-up store from December 16 to 23, 2024 and January 4 to 11, 2025, at the Hôtel d'Évreux, Place Vendôme, Paris.

Le Dali, Le Meurice's elegant gourmet restaurant, serving fine French cuisine

In the heart of the Le Meurice palace, the Le Dali restaurant, with its imposing Philippe Starck decor, invites you to relax and indulge, without the fuss. Chef Clémentine Bouchon unveils seasonal French cuisine, with a sprinkling of classic French dishes, ending with a farandole of pastries by chef Cédric Grolet.

The Mandarin Oriental 2024-2025 Winter Tea Party by Julien Dugourd

For the winter period, until January 7, 2024, chef Julien Dugourd unveils a gourmet winter snack to be discovered in the elegant setting of Le Camélia at the Mandarin Oriental. We take you on a voyage of discovery.

Le Paris-Tivo: the refined aperitif at Mandarin Oriental's Bar 8

Looking for a refined, quality aperitif? The Mandarin Oriental offers the Paris-Tivo at its bar, Bar 8. Comprising a cocktail of your choice and three tasty amuse-bouches, it's sure to please even the most discerning gourmets.

Imperial Christmas Tea Time at the Ritz Paris: an exceptional interlude in the heart of the festive season

A magical experience at the Ritz Paris, with gourmet delights and French elegance. Every weekend from November 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Salon Marie-Louise will be transformed into a festive setting for a unique Imperial tea time, orchestrated by chefs Jérôme Legras and François Perret.

2024 Christmas logs from Jean-Paul Hévin, the master of chocolate

This Christmas 2024, Jean-Paul Hévin takes us on a voyage of discovery to the New Worlds. Christmas logs with great chocolate vintages, to be discovered from December 5 to 24, 2024.

The 2024 Christmas illuminations at Place Vendôme in Paris

For the festive season, the Comité Vendôme invites you to discover the Place Vendôme Christmas illuminations. A magical, luminous Parisian décor, with four 10-metre-high Christmas trees, and 160 smaller ones in front of the district's luxury boutiques.

Le Carrousel Louis Vuitton Place Vendôme: a free haute couture ride in the heart of Paris

The Carrousel Louis Vuitton arrives among the jewels of Place Vendôme, ready to turn heads this holiday season. Free and open to all until January 1, 2025, this haute-couture ride takes you on an LV-designed journey on the back of fantastical animals right in the heart of Paris!

Notre-Dame, symbol of a Renaissance, photo exhibition at Hôtel Castille

To mark the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Hôtel Castille is hosting the exhibition "Notre-Dame, Symbol of a Renaissance" from December 8, 2024 to February 8, 2025. This mini-exhibition plunges visitors into the heart of photographer Patrick Zachmann's work.

Fleurs d'Hiver, the refined Mont-Blanc-inspired 2024 Yule log by Léandre Vivier at Burgundy

For this Christmas 2024 in Paris, Burgundy pastry chef Léandre Vivier unveils a beautiful Christmas log with the allure of a floral bouquet. Inspired by the Mont-Blanc, this creation breaks the mould and makes a lasting impression at your festive banquets.

On Restaurant, Linda Lee's contemporary Korean barbecue on rue Saint-Roch

Already behind On the Bab and MariMari, Linda Lee opens On Restaurant on rue Saint-Roch, a Korean barbecue in a contemporary setting.

The Yule log at the Westin Paris-Vendôme 2024 by Valentin Sevilla

As the festive season approaches, the Westin Paris-Vendôme unveils its 2024 Yule log, "Invitation au Voyage", a creation by Valentin Sevilla. Inspired by the Second Empire style and the history of the Neapolitan, this dessert promises a refined experience, available from December in Paris.

La Bûche Père Noël du Ritz Paris le Comptoir 2024 and other festive creations by François Perret

For the end of 2024, the Ritz Paris Le Comptoir and its pastry chef François Perret unveil a festive collection blending creativity and elegance. On the program: gourmet creations designed to enhance the festive season with a touch of magic. Available now, they invite you to rediscover the pleasures of Christmas through unique flavors and designs.

Château Voltaire: an intimate hotel in the heart of Paris's 1st arrondissement

The Château Voltaire, nestled at 55 rue Saint-Roch, between the Opéra Garnier and the Jardin des Tuileries, epitomizes a discreet, refined 5-star hotel. Designed by Zadig & Voltaire founder Thierry Gillier, and sublimated by architectural duo Festen, this establishment blends the historic charm of three buildings from the XVIIᵉ and XVIIIᵉ centuries with elegant modernity.

L'Émil, the authentic Parisian brasserie Paris 1er

We're off to Paris's 1st arrondissement to discover Brasserie Émil, a typical Parisian restaurant with an art deco decor, which treats us all day long to delicious French dishes.

Ecole Ritz Escoffier cooking classes, Christmas logs and festive dishes 2024

How about learning how to make the best Yule logs? Between cooking classes and pastry-making, we'll let ourselves be seduced by this extraordinary moment in the very heart of the grand hotel's kitchens.

Art Basel Paris 2024: giant mushrooms decorate Place Vendôme - our photos

Art is everywhere in Paris, even on Place Vendôme! For the Art Basel Paris fair, from October 11 to November 24, 2024, artist Carsten Höller is transforming the landscape with an original installation, to be discovered free of charge in the open air.

The Art of Lifewear Science: UNIQLO's free exhibition at Place Vendôme

UNIQLO celebrates its 40th anniversary with a unique immersive experience! From October 1 to 5, 2024, visit the Pavillon Vendôme to discover the free exhibition The Art and Science of Lifewear, where XXL interactive installations reveal the advances in textile technology made by the famous Japanese fashion brand.