PARIS HÔTEL PLAZA ATHÉNÉE One day itinerary: Old Favourites For all of its 21st century dynamism, is a city where the past is very much alive. Wander its streets and you’ll find yourself almost tripping over historic landmarks, such is their plenitude. From famous and architectural icons to beautiful public parks, this one-day itinerary will help you discover some of the City of Light’s classic sights.

Get the day started with a visit to the , just 20 minutes’ walk or 10 minutes by taxi from the hotel.

EIFFEL TOWER T: 08 92 70 12 39 | , 5 Avenue Anatole , 75007 Paris The one truly unmissable landmark in Paris, the Eiffel Tower, in all its grandeur, remains undiminished when viewed up-close (despite its familiarity). Once the tallest manmade structure in the world, the 324-metre-high, wrought iron pierces the Parisian skyline. is then a 25-minute walk or 10-minute taxi ride from the Eiffel Tower.

LES INVALIDES Place des Invalides, 75007 Paris Built originally as a hospital for wounded soldiers in the 17th century, Les Invalides is today an expansive complex that’s frequented by history buffs. Perhaps best known as the final resting place for Napoléon, whose marble tomb draws great crowds, the landmark also houses the Musée de l’Armée, which examines French military history throughout the ages. From Les Invalides, it’s a 20-minute walk or 10-minute taxi ride to the Musée d’Orsay.

MUSÉE D’ORSAY T: 01 40 49 48 14 | 1 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur, 75007 Paris Housed in the palatial confines of an enormous former railway station, the Musée d’Orsay is one of Europe’s finest art museums. With a collection spanning the years between 1848 and 1914, and focusing largely on Impressionism, the institution’s vast offerings include masterpieces by artists the likes of Manet, Seurat and Mondrian. Then, the Île de la Cité is 10 minutes away by taxi, or 25 minutes’ walk.

The Dorchester, London | 45 Park Lane, London | Coworth Park, Ascot | Le Meurice, Paris | Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan | Hotel Eden, Rome | The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills | Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles | Dubai (opening 2020) ÎLE DE LA CITÉ Paris Located in the very heart of Paris, the Île de la Cité is a miniscule island in the middle of the . The site of Paris’s first settlement, its most famous resident is the spectacular Notre Dame Cathedral. An early evening amble along the allows flâneurs to traverse the island’s northern tip as they cross between the Left and Right Banks. Next, take a 15-minute taxi ride to the Opéra .

OPÉRA BASTILLE T: 01 71 25 24 23 | , 75012 Paris Behind a shimmering, tiered glass façade, the 2,745-seat auditorium of the Opéra Bastille awaits. Distinctively contemporary in design, the venue is a standout amidst the array of more traditional theatres across Paris. Designed by architect Carlos Ott and officially unveiled in 1989, the Opéra Bastille today serves as the home base for the Opéra National de Paris. The hotel is then 25 minutes away by taxi.

All journey times are approximate and subject to variation.

The Dorchester, London | 45 Park Lane, London | Coworth Park, Ascot | Le Meurice, Paris | Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan | Hotel Eden, Rome | The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills | Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles | Dubai (opening 2020)