Paris has many luxurious five-star accommodations.
During peak season, a night at the Hotel Plaza Athénée costs about $44,000, while an Imperial Suite at the Ritz in Paris costs a staggering $70,000 a night.
The Hôtel de Crillon is an 18th-century palace converted into a luxury hotel in 1909 and has hosted many celebrities, royalty and heads of state. Its “Les Grands Appartements” covers an area of over 335 square meters (3,606 square feet) and includes two large suites designed by Karl Lagerfeld.
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, consider Chateau de Villette, a late 17th-century manor 40 minutes’ drive from Paris. Known as the “Little Versailles”, the castle has a neoclassical appearance. A week’s stay costs nearly $270,000.
France is the birthplace of the Michelin Guide. There is no shortage of luxury dining here. There are 630 star-rated restaurants across the country, including 9 Michelin three-star restaurants in Paris. Located at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, Le Cinq restaurant serves dishes from award-winning chef Christian Le Squer and wines from the 50,000-bottle wine cellar.
Other notable options include Restaurant Kei, a fusion of Japanese and Western cuisine, and Epicure, Le Bristol Paris, serving haute classic French cuisine.
Visitors can sail along the Seine on a high-end private yacht or enjoy a private shopping experience at Samaritaine – one of the city’s oldest department stores, now owned by Samaritaine LVMH.
