Elite Traveler November-December 2015

EXPLORE PARIS

PARIS-LE BOURGET AIRPORT Distance to city center: 6 miles Transfer to heliport: 15 mins

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FIND A BASE Where to land your jet or find a heliport when you arrive in Paris

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur

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PONTOISE AIRPORT Distance to city center: 16 miles Transfer to heliport: 15 mins

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Arc de Triomphe

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Musée du Louvre

Centre Pompidou

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Tour Eiffel

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Opéra Bastille

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Seine

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TOUSSUS-LE-NOBLE AIRPORT Distance to city center: 27 miles Transfer to heliport: 5 mins

HÉLIPORT D’ISSY- LES-MOULINEAUX Distance to city center: located just outside 15th arr Connections to all Paris airports

MELUN VILLAROCHE AIRPORT

Distance to city center: 21 miles Transfer to heliport: 20 mins

WHERE TO SHOP Chloé Perrin, brand director of Perrin Paris, pick out Paris's chicest boutiques

“ Serge Lutens is a historical fragrance boutique with deeply enchanting decor. The scents just carry me away – I have way too many of them.” 142 Galerie de Valois, 1e sergelutens.com

“ Renaissance is a vintage fashion store located among the

“I’m often amazed I still discover hidden art gems in Galerie Gradiva . It is set in a 17th-century hôtel particulier right next to my family’s apartment overlooking the River Seine. It mixes modern masters with contemporary big shots.”

“ L’Escalier d’Argent is a tiny shop in the Palais-Royal arcades run by an adorably chic woman. She specializes in antique men’s dress cravats and bow ties, but also has a beautiful selection of jewelry for women.” 42 Galerie de

“ Astier de Villatte is my go-to address for gifts and beautiful ceramics. I could spend hours marveling at its delicate treasures.” 173 Rue St Honoré, 1e astierdevillatte.com

respected antique dealers of the 7th. Every piece is a true gem: you could find a Palladium gown from Dior, or a long leopard Alaïa coat restored to perfect condition.” 14 Rue de Beaune, 7e renaissance75007.com

9 Quai Voltaire, 7e galeriegradiva.com

Montpensier, 1e +33 1 4020 0533

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