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Lunch At La Cuisine, Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris

Posted on November 23, 2012 by cheriecity

Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris offers a new interpretation of luxury in the city, reviving a famous historic hotel and incorporating Philippe Starck’s artistic vision. Located in a well-heeled part of town, the hotel is just a short walk from the Champs-Élysées, … Continue reading →

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Hot Chocolate And Éclairs At Angelina, Paris

Posted on February 21, 2012 by cheriecity

One of the joys of visiting Paris in the winter is ordering a thick, traditional hot chocolate and some of the best hot chocolate can be found at Angelina, the historic tea salon within the arcades of the rue de … Continue reading →

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Christmas Through The Windows Of Paris

Posted on December 21, 2010 by cheriecity

Baudelaire wrote about the art of social observation among the streets, arcades and shop windows of 19th century Paris and still today, the city pays homage to the sport of the ‘flâneur‘ (the all-seeing wanderer). Paris has pulled out all … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: A luxury touch at The Savoy

Posted on October 16, 2010 by cheriecity

Coralie Aude Grassin takes a tour of the iconic, newly re-opened Savoy Hotel… The name itself evokes the utmost elegance; glamorous rooms, ladies in furs and jewels, gentlemen in tuxedos…the exact definition of chic. This is not just another 5 … Continue reading →