Le Bristol Paris
Hotel · La Madeleine ·
Michelin-starred dining, La Prairie spa, rooftop pool, garden
Michelin-starred dining, La Prairie spa, rooftop pool, garden
"For his very first Christmas creation at Le Bristol Paris, Maxence Barbot goes beyond the traditional format, envisioning a true gourmet tree inspired by the firs that illuminate the garden and realized as a sculptural chocolate piece requiring a bespoke mold. The base of the tree is a textural mélange of crispy gavotte cookies, Tahitian vanilla cream, and Madagascar chocolate mousse. Serves 10, €140, limited edition, preorder for pickup." - Mary Winston Nicklin
"This season, Le Bristol Paris ’ courtyard becomes an enchanted grove of twinkling Christmas trees that bring magic to guests young and old. Beneath the glow of fairy lights, children can wander through this winter tableau while parents linger over mulled wine and other treats. Inside, the celebration continues with MICHELIN-Starred feasts at the Three-Star Epicure , as well as at the One-Star 114 Faubourg , which will both unveil divine holiday menus that turn Christmas and New Year’s Eve into true gastronomic events, while Café Antonia will be serving a more intimate New Year’s dinner. Last but not least, master pastry chef and visionary Maxence Barbot crowns the season with his first bûche de Noël, a limited-edition creation marrying Madagascar chocolate, roasted Tahitian vanilla and fresh cacao pulp, sheathed in a delicate milk chocolate shell that’s sure to be memorable." - Ty Gaskins
"Turned 100 this year and crowned readers' favorite yet again, this landmark Paris hotel welcomes you through a gilded 1920s entrance and down halls dotted with sage-green-tinted shutters, a look that matches its understated luxury and prime location in the 8th arrondissement; take as a memento a bottle of the property's anniversary scent, Honoré, created in collaboration with Maison Trudon." - Lale Arikoglu
"A temple of French gastronomy and opulent palace hospitality, the hotel houses three‑MICHELIN‑Star Restaurant Épicure and another starred venue at 114 Faubourg, while Café Antonia offers sublime afternoon tea in a regal Marie‑Antoinette‑inspired setting." - The MICHELIN Guide
"At Le Bristol Paris, where I recently took up the post of head pastry chef, I focus on creating innovative, visually striking desserts that prioritize taste and elegance; the hotel itself is renowned for its gastronomy as much as its hospitality, housing the Three‑Star Épicure and the One‑Star 114 Faubourg, and it supports a full suite of in‑house ateliers including a bakery, chocolatier, cheese cellar and pasta atelier that let me collaborate across disciplines and share ideas with a larger team." - Nicola Leigh Stewart