The CONCIERGE GAZETTE

It has been 100 years since the greatest discovery in History by the archaeologist Howard Carter: the tomb of King Tut. The exhibition Tutankamun, Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh at La Villette gathers over 150 authentic artifacts from King Tut’s celebrated tomb - 50 of which had never traveled outside of Egypt before. Until September 15th.

The Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac pays tribute to Félix Fénéon (1861-1944), anarchist, art critic, editor, gallery director and passionate collector and leading figure in the artistic world in the late 19th and early 20th century. Until September 29th.

Forgotten Kingdoms. From the Hittite Empire to the Arameans is the new exhibition at the Musée du Louvre. Rediscover the mythic sites of this forgotten civilization through exceptional pieces. Until August 12th.

This month, the opera lovers will be fulfilled with 4 masterpieces on the program: Tosca by Puccini (until June 23rd), The Magic Flute by Mozart (until June 15th), La Forza del Destino by Verdi (from June 6th) at Bastille, and Don Giovanni by Mozart (from June 8th) at the Opera Garnier.

Selection of the month:

After Girafe, Loulou, Perruche, Monsieur Bleu, and Apicius, Laurent de Gourcuff takes over Coco, situated in a wing of the Opera Garnier. The Chef Julien Chicoisne offers: crab meat and sea urchin tongues, cauliflower mousseline, combava ; cod marine plankton, artichokes, dashi stock and for dessert : Opéra, thin chocolate leafs, coffee cream, chocolate ganache. With its stunning terrace, it is the new place to be in Paris! 1 Place Jacques Rouché Paris 9th.

New address in the heart of Saint Germain in place of le Petit Zinc: le Beau Regard, brasserie chic and bar. At the helm, Mathieu Pacaud (Divellec, Apicius), offers you: sashimi; gazpacho; whiting, tetragon spinach, roasted virgin oil; brill, Béarnaise sauce and for dessert, fine apple pie or chocolate soufflé. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere and a pianist at night. 22 Rue Guillaume Apollinaire, Paris 6th.

Our favourite addresses:

Traditional :

- Chez Fernand, a simple bistro serving traditional French cuisine in a warm and casual atmosphere, located a few meters away from the hotel only

More upscale

- Allard, a 100 year-old bistro which serves the great classics of French cuisine. It belongs to Alain Ducasse, who by his name only guarantee the quality of food, wines and service.

Modern :

- Le Christine, a modern French cuisine address which proposes casual delicate dishes and located just next door

More upscale

- Alliance an excellent modern French cuisine (1 Michelin star) in a contemporary décor, located near Notre Dame (10-minute walk from the hotel) on the left bank

Haute cuisine :

- Saint James Paris : the most romantic address of Paris in the city’s only château-hotel! You will enjoy a refined French cuisine imagined by the young Chef Adrien Brunet.

- Le Relais Louis XIII, a medieval house of the 17th century rated one Michelin star. Manuel Martinez worked previously at the world-famous Tour d’Argent.