48 Hours in . . . Paris
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48 Hours in . . . Paris DISCOVER THE HEART OF THE CITY OF LIGHT WITH INTIMATE, EXCLUSIVE TOURS — K A B
DAY 1
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• 8:30 A.M.: Sign up for a four-hour City Wonders tour and skip the lines at the legendary Palace of Versailles. You’ll explore such unforgettable highlights as the bedchambers of Louis XIV, the Hall of Mirrors and the illustrious grounds. (citywonders.com/paris-tours/ versailles-tours) • 1 P.M.: Splurge at the renowned Le Cinq, a three-Michelin-star restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, and prepare for exquisite delicacies, including blue lobster and divine sauces, an extensive wine list and impeccable service that will keep you coming back. (restaurant-lecinq.com) • 3 P.M.: Check into the charming Hotel Napoléon, an intimate luxury boutique property that’s just a fiveminute stroll from the Arc de Triomphe and ChampsÉlysées. Take your pick of the vibrant, richly textured avenue suites with separate living rooms and street views or any of the plush, airy classic rooms that are far from standard. (hotelnapoleonparis.com) • 6:30 P.M.: A private guided tour of city hot spots, from Montmartre and Le Marais to Notre-Dame and Place de la Bastille, takes on a whole new level of style, comfort and cuteness when you’re cruising in a convertible Citroen 2CV, a compact car with an unmistakable silhouette. (4roues-sous1parapluie.com) • 8:30 P.M.: On Saturdays, dine with the lights of Paris twinkling below at La Maison Blanche, then head outdoors to its White Room, located on the rooftop of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, where a DJ spins and guests mingle in the glow of
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the Eiffel Tower. (maisonblanche.fr)
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AUGUST 2016
1. The Eiffel Tower, one of the world’s most recognizable monuments, is the perfect selfie backdrop. 2. The Hall of Mirrors inside the Palace of Versailles attracts huge crowds. 3. Dine at Le Cinq, and try the transparence banana.
• 10 A.M.: Take a selfguided tour at Musée Jacquemart-André, a one-time private residence known for its avant-garde design. It’s a pleasing combination of sweeping lines and a theatrical layout that incorporates original artwork, luxurious reception rooms with painted ceilings, priceless tapestries and a picturesque indoor winter garden. (musee-jacquemartandre.com) • 1 P.M.: At Jeanne B, in colorful Montmartre, you can make new friends at a communal table or just pull up a chair and take in the engaging view from the top of a hill. You’ll have your pick of a range of affordable tastes, prepared in unexpected combinations and ably seconded by a great selection of wines. (Jeanneb-comestibles.com) • 3 P.M.: Stay in Montmartre to visit Renoir’s former home, take in the unique street art in Belleville, run the gamut of the infamous area’s sacred and sinful offerings with stops at Sacré-Coeur Basilica, the Moulin Rouge and Clos Montmartre, known as the most beautiful vineyard in Paris. (citywonders.com/ paris-tours) • 6:30 P.M.: The Louvre’s iconic works—the Mona Lisa among them—make it a must-see. An evening VIP tour and wine tasting begins with a personalized walk through the museum’s highlights that delivers intriguing little-known tidbits, followed by a wine tasting paired with a light dinner. (citywonders. com/paris-tours/louvrenight-tours)
W E S T E N D 6 1 G M B H /A L A M Y S T O C K P H OTO ; M A R C I N R O G O Z I N S K I /A L A M Y S T O C K P H O T O ; C O U R T E S Y L E C I N G
DAY 2
Travel
48 Hours in . . . Paris DISCOVER THE HEART OF THE CITY OF LIGHT WITH INTIMATE, EXCLUSIVE TOURS — K A B
DAY 1
1
• 8:30 A.M.: Sign up for a four-hour City Wonders tour and skip the lines at the legendary Palace of Versailles. You’ll explore such unforgettable highlights as the bedchambers of Louis XIV, the Hall of Mirrors and the illustrious grounds. (citywonders.com/paris-tours/ versailles-tours) • 1 P.M.: Splurge at the renowned Le Cinq, a three-Michelin-star restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, and prepare for exquisite delicacies, including blue lobster and divine sauces, an extensive wine list and impeccable service that will keep you coming back. (restaurant-lecinq.com) • 3 P.M.: Check into the charming Hotel Napoléon, an intimate luxury boutique property that’s just a fiveminute stroll from the Arc de Triomphe and ChampsÉlysées. Take your pick of the vibrant, richly textured avenue suites with separate living rooms and street views or any of the plush, airy classic rooms that are far from standard. (hotelnapoleonparis.com) • 6:30 P.M.: A private guided tour of city hot spots, from Montmartre and Le Marais to Notre-Dame and Place de la Bastille, takes on a whole new level of style, comfort and cuteness when you’re cruising in a convertible Citroen 2CV, a compact car with an unmistakable silhouette. (4roues-sous1parapluie.com) • 8:30 P.M.: On Saturdays, dine with the lights of Paris twinkling below at La Maison Blanche, then head outdoors to its White Room, located on the rooftop of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, where a DJ spins and guests mingle in the glow of
66 E B O N Y . C O M
the Eiffel Tower. (maisonblanche.fr)
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AUGUST 2016
1. The Eiffel Tower, one of the world’s most recognizable monuments, is the perfect selfie backdrop. 2. The Hall of Mirrors inside the Palace of Versailles attracts huge crowds. 3. Dine at Le Cinq, and try the transparence banana.
• 10 A.M.: Take a selfguided tour at Musée Jacquemart-André, a one-time private residence known for its avant-garde design. It’s a pleasing combination of sweeping lines and a theatrical layout that incorporates original artwork, luxurious reception rooms with painted ceilings, priceless tapestries and a picturesque indoor winter garden. (musee-jacquemartandre.com) • 1 P.M.: At Jeanne B, in colorful Montmartre, you can make new friends at a communal table or just pull up a chair and take in the engaging view from the top of a hill. You’ll have your pick of a range of affordable tastes, prepared in unexpected combinations and ably seconded by a great selection of wines. (Jeanneb-comestibles.com) • 3 P.M.: Stay in Montmartre to visit Renoir’s former home, take in the unique street art in Belleville, run the gamut of the infamous area’s sacred and sinful offerings with stops at Sacré-Coeur Basilica, the Moulin Rouge and Clos Montmartre, known as the most beautiful vineyard in Paris. (citywonders.com/ paris-tours) • 6:30 P.M.: The Louvre’s iconic works—the Mona Lisa among them—make it a must-see. An evening VIP tour and wine tasting begins with a personalized walk through the museum’s highlights that delivers intriguing little-known tidbits, followed by a wine tasting paired with a light dinner. (citywonders. com/paris-tours/louvrenight-tours)
W E S T E N D 6 1 G M B H /A L A M Y S T O C K P H OTO ; M A R C I N R O G O Z I N S K I /A L A M Y S T O C K P H O T O ; C O U R T E S Y L E C I N G
DAY 2
