Paris is the capital of shopping and creation and sets the trends that will be seen on the world’s streets tomorrow. It is a paradise for fashionistas from all over the world with its numerous fashion designers’ stores (Jean-Paul Gaultier, Sonia Rykiel, Christian Dior, Yves St Laurent, Chanel…) and  its young creators’ boutiques. In January, « shopping in Paris » means « bargain prices »: it is the winter sales! For five weeks, from January 6th to February 9th 2010, small boutiques  and large stores offer reductions on the season’s collection of 20% to 50% on the original prices. On the last days of the sales, reductions can even be as much as 70%! Foreign visitors from outside the European Union can also take advantage of a 12% tax refund (conditions apply).

For the fourth consecutive year, the Paris Conventions and Visitors Bureau and its partners hold, during the first three days of the Sales (6-9th January), « Soldes By Paris », an operation in which the Maurice Hurand Hotels take part with the itinerant concierge service. In partnership with the International Conciergerie Institute, an itinerant concierge will provide you with little-known addresses, accompany you on smart itineraries, and give you practical informations to make a great moment of your stay in Paris. Throughout several shopping districts of Paris, advisors, gifts, reductions, services and informations will make your shopping break in Paris even more pleasurable.

All our hotels are situated in or near great shopping districts of Paris. The Artus Hotel, Hotel de Buci and Madison Hotel are in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, close to famous shops like Longchamp, Christian Lacroix or Giorgio Armani. The Bourgogne & Montana Hotel is just across the bridge from Place de La Concorde, the Tuileries Gardens and the Champs Elysées. Finally, the Terrass Hotel is in the Abbesses district, full of designers workshop boutiques. Stay in our hotels and enjoy a wonderful shopping break in Paris during the Winter Sales!

In Montmartre

To celebrate the end of 2009, the Terrass Hotel is adorned in a Scandinavian decoration spirit, with branches and white birch which brightness is emphasized with Swarovski crystals, a prestigious brand to which the Terrass Hotel is associated this year. All along the Holiday Season, you will admire a sparkling decor ornated with 300 crystal Christmas stars.

In addition to the decoration, the flavours will also be celebrated with Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Menus at the restaurant Le Diapason. Foie gras, langoustine, sole or salmon, as well as chocolate will be honoured for the greatest pleasure of our guests.

The Terrass Hotel invites you to take advantage of its special offers such as the Christmas Eve package (Christmas night, 2 Christmas Eve dinners at Le Diapason and 2 breakfasts) or the Paris Lights By Night package which includes a ride through Paris onboard our new original London Cab! Kids will not be forgotten: special Eve dinner’s menus and surprise presents are waiting for them! These offers are to be discovered on the Terrass Hotel’s official website and on the Eve Dinner’s Guide. Don’t wait: book an unforgettable Christmas at the Terrass Hotel in Paris – Montmartre.

In Saint-Germain des Prés and Invalides-Concorde

Photo Credit Zeny Cieslikowski

The Artus Hotel, Hotel de Buci, Hotel Madison and Hotel Bourgogne & Montana propose a Christmas Shopping Package with the Galeries Lafayette, a package which offers numerous advantages such as: discount, presents, personal shopper, fashion shows… Moreover, the cold weather appeals cosy and gourmand moments. It is time to try the new Tea Time package in association with the Café « Les Deux Magots »: Pierre Hermé’s pastries are waiting for you in one of the most famous cafés in Paris! Have a look at these offers on our Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Concorde-Invalides hotels’ websites.

A Montmartre

En cette fin d’année 2009, le Terrass Hôtel se pare d’un spectaculaire décor d’esprit nordique avec des branchages et bouleaux blancs naturels irisés de cristal Swarovski, marque prestigieuse à laquelle le Terrass Hôtel s’associe cette année. Tout au long de la période des Fêtes, vous pourrez admirer un univers original orné de 300 étoiles de Noël en cristal.

Outre le décor, les saveurs seront également au rendez-vous pour les menus des Réveillons de Noël et de la St Sylvestre au restaurant Le Diapason. Les produits nobles comme le foie gras, les langoustines, la poularde ou la caille, la sole ou le saumon, ou encore le chocolat seront mis à l’honneur.

Le Terrass Hôtel vous invite à profiter de ses offres spéciales comme son forfait Réveillon de Noël (la nuit du 24 décembre, 2 dîners de Noël et les petits-déjeuners) ou Paris en Lumière By Night comprenant une visite de Paris et de ses décorations de Noël à bord du Cab anglais aux couleurs du Terrass Hôtel. Les enfants ne seront pas oubliés avec des menus enfants de fête et des cadeaux surprises ! Ces offres sont à découvrir sur le site officiel et sur le Guide des Réveillons du Terrass Hôtel. N’attendez plus pour réserver un Noël plein de surprises au Terrass Hôtel!

Rive Gauche

Crédit Photo Zeny Cieslikowski

L’Artus Hôtel, l’Hôtel de Buci, l’Hôtel Madison et l’Hôtel Bourgogne et Montana vous proposent un package Shopping de Noël, en partenariat avec les Galeries Lafayette, vous offrant de nombreux avantages : bons d’escompte, cadeaux, personal shopper, défilé de mode… De plus, les premiers frimas de l’hiver invitent à des moments cosy et gourmands. Il est temps de profiter du nouveau forfait Tea Time en partenariat avec le Café des « Deux Magots »: les pâtisseries Pierre Hermé vous attendront dans l’un des plus célèbres cafés de Paris! Découvrez ces offres sur les sites officiels de nos hôtels des quartiers Saint-Germain-des-Prés et Concorde-Invalides.

Ce package comprend l’accès au sauna de l’hôtel, une bouteille de vin à l’arrivée dans votre chambre, un cadeau surprise, ainsi qu’une dégustation proposée par la maison Cacao et Chocolat, qui par ailleurs vous accordera une remise de 10% sur vos achats dans la boutique de St Germain des Prés située au 29 rue de Buci, en face de l’hôtel.

Notre partenaire, Cacao et Chocolat, créé ses produits à partir des meilleurs crus de cacaos venus des quatre coins du monde. La dégustation de ces chocolats, ganaches, truffes et pralines se révèle être un véritable voyage autour du monde: Venezuela, Pérou, Colombie, Inde, Afrique, Italie… A l’image de l’Hôtel Artus, qui allie tradition et modernité, Cacao et Chocolat recherche à la fois l’authenticité et l’originalité dans la création de ses gourmandises.

Faîtes plaisir ou faîtes-vous plaisir ! Laissez-vous tenter par ce package gourmand…

Cacao et Chocolat
29 rue de Buci – 75006 Paris (face à l’Artus Hôtel)

Karl Lagerfeld

Click here to watch the video : Chanel haute couture Spring-Summer 2009 review on YouTube

More information about the winter sales in Paris on www.shoppingbyparis.com

The exhibition plunges us into Sonia Rykiel’s mysterious and haunting universe, in which her clothes play hide and seek with catwalk videos and photographs. The exhibition space evokes a Haussmanian apartment, which one gradually discovers as one goes from room to room: a rotunda doors, boudoirs and alcoves succeed one another in a muffled atmosphere emphasized by flesh-coloured gauze revealing the glamorous and sensual touch Sonia Rykiel loves so much. The exhibition covers all the major themes emblematic of the Rykiel universe. It opens with a retrospective of Sonia Rykiel sweaters.

Black, inside-out, the revolutionary stripes but also rarely used materials such as velvet, which she used to make the most elegant sweatsuits, and lace and fur, which tattoo the body with subtle accents straight our of the 1930s…

Sonia Rykiel’s collaboration with Dominique Isserman sealed the creation of a myth and the timelessness of her creations. The exhibition will fully explore the work which united her and the photographer, who took all her publicity photographs from 1979 to 1990.

The exhibition is studded with previously unshown material, including her interview with Andy Warhol for « Warhil’s TV » in 1981.

Until April 19th, 2009 – Musée des Arts Décoratifs

The epitome of literature and art as it is, the St-Germain district represents a different kind of magic for fashion addicts, and those who set elegance and spiritual lifestyle before anything else. Culture, fashion, style fill the narrow streets down to hidden shops, to create a typical Parisian atmosphere. Chic leads to contemporary, art goes with history, shopping merges into strolling… The Bon Marché, created in 1838 and supposedly the first French department store, seems to gather all these features. At number 24, Rue de Sèvres, the famous store on the left bank, specialized in luxury articles, is house to books, perfumes, men and women fashion, home design and travel stand. On the other side of the street, the food hall called Grande Epicerie offers a gastronomic travel around the world, with Italian, oriental or simply French delicacies!

What’s new in Paris…for shopping addicts

Everything you must know about new store openings and refurbishing in the city of lights

Colette

Entirely renovated this summer by the architect Masamichi Katayama, the new iconic Colette store is expecting you rue Saint Honoré since Agust 25.

Tous

The Spanish, familu-run business, a pioneer in the creation of a new concept of fashion-jewels, chose the left bank to settle its second Paris store, at no 179 boulevard Saint Germain

Kenzo

At the 49/51 av. George V, a new Kenzo shop is established, following its will of revival, the new enchanting and extravagant shop welcomes you from August on.

Yves Saint Laurent

A new design for YSL shops: open to the outside and displaying the creator’s favourite colour, saffron.

Bulgari

The prestigious Italian brand Bulgari opened the doors of a new flagship store in September in the luxurious avenue George V

Cavalli

A new Cavalli shop is awaited in the St-Honoré street this autumn.

Sprung

The prestigious fur maker, whose activity first started in 1892, opens a beautiful store at no 54, rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré. Elegant women will now know where to go for exceptional quality.

Maria Luisa

The trendy Maria Luisa opened a new shop at 7 rue Rouget de l’Isle.

You may not know this but France is one of the most popular places for concept stores. The Colette store created

in 1997 in Paris is considered as one of the pioneers. The leitmotif of all concept stores is constant renewal.

Colette is the proof of this after the makeover of the three levels of its store this summer. The architect Masamichi

Katayama/Wonderwall carried out the transformation. Now, CD/DVDs and high-tech are situated on the ground

floor, fashion, beauty, the gallery and the temporary display area are on the first floor, and the water bar is at

basement level. Known throughout the world for its cutting-edge selections, Colette is more than ever centred

on its only Parisian address, and there are no plans to extend the concept to other capitals. For all fans of

“styledesignartfoodmusicbeautynews” – as Colette likes to define itself –, Paris is the only place to be. Unless

one opts for a virtual trip on the Colette website which has also been relooked. And there is now online

shopping for all articles that are in stock and music to listen to, blogs, television, etc. A city guide site by Colette

is coming soon. No end of surprises at this very Parisian concept store.

213 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1st

Tel +33 (0)1 55 35 33 90