Elite Traveler September-October 2016

INSPIRE CULTURAL CITIES

Paris FRANCE

No serious list of cultural capitals would be complete without the addition of the City of Light. A hub of art, fashion and gastronomy, the French capital, with its handsome boulevards, world-class galleries and chic boutiques, never fails to charm. Best for Shopping – for avant-garde clothing and accessories, it has to be Leclaireur on rue de Sévigné (leclaireur.com) while fans of Isabel Marant (isabelmarant.com) should pay a visit to the designer’s original boutique on rue de Charonne. contemporary arts until December that will include over 40 events in theater, music, dance and film. Where to stay After almost four years, the renovation of the Ritz is finally complete. It was worth the wait. The iconic hotel is now home to the world’s first Chanel spa. The nearby Place Vendôme is packed with historic monuments, not to mention several haute couture and high-end jewelry stores. Room to book The seriously stylish Suite Coco Chanel. Contact Betty Forgacs, reservations manager, reservations@ritzparis.com, +33 1 4316 3030, ritzparis.com Price From $28,130 per night Don’t miss The Paris Autumn Festival (festival-automne.com) is a celebration of