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Inaugurations n°62 PARIS N E W S //AUGUST 2011 Paris doesn’t slow down in summer – on the contrary, it’s a time of change, transformation and innovation in the city. In the news this month, among other things: two hotels have been entirely renovated, the Maison Blanche restaurant now occupies one of the loveliest terraces in Paris, Poilâne has opened a new Right Bank bakery in the Marais, and the Vélib’ bike hire scheme is even more convenient to use. Accommodation // The Saint James Paris: Bambi Sloan brings British pizzazz to her revamp of an exclusive Paris mansion Halfway between a chateau and a family mansion, the hotel has been revamped by imaginative interior decorator Bambi Sloan into a bastion of avant-garde style. “Crazy chic” is the leitmotif of the decor, particularly in the rooms, which are a joyous blend of panther-print carpets, bold colours and flea market finds. Balloon-shaped arbours in the garden recall the past: the first hot-air balloons took flight from the chateau’s grounds! The 350 m2 expanse of gardens is now open to the public from 7pm every evening: the perfect opportunity for fine food enthusiasts to savour chef Cyrille Robert’s excellent cooking, which gives a fresh twist to traditional French cuisine for a truly epicurean dining experience in a magnificent, out-of-the-ordinary and eternally trendy setting. > SAINT JAMES PARIS 43 avenue Bugeaud, Paris 16th Tel +33 (0) 1 44 05 81 81 www.saint-james-paris.com Renovation of the Source Hotel The Source Hotel has reopened after a major makeover to modernise its 34 rooms. Providing a tranquil, comfortable stay and an attractive price-quality ratio were the key aims of this transformation. The hotel’s six floors all have customised decor in different colours, with a focus on contemporary design. Amenities now include free Wi-Fi Internet access everywhere in the hotel. The hotel is handily located for business travellers near the Porte de Saint Ouen, and the comfortable suites sleep several people – the ideal option for large families. > SOURCE HÔTEL 135 avenue de Saint-Ouen, Paris 17th Tel +33 (0) 1 46 27 73 67 www.sourcehotel.fr Gastronomy // The terrace of the Maison Blanche: a one-of-a-kind view over Paris This restaurant on the upscale Avenue Montaigne was already on the foodie radar for its exclusive location and sophisticated cuisine. It will now also be known for its beautiful one-of-a-kind roof terrace, built like a bridge suspended from the roof of the Théâtre des Champs Élysées. Perched between ground and sky, the Montaigne terrace juts out over the Seine, offering diners a breathtaking view of Paris going from the Invalides dome to the Eiffel Tower. Chef Sylvain Ruffenach’s imaginative menu includes Provençal-style grilled squid, Wagyu beef carpaccio served with rocket salad and Parmesan cheese, John Dory fish with green asparagus, veal tenderloin with thyme, lemon, morel mushrooms, peas and broad beans, Malaga wild strawberries and vanilla blanc-manger. PARIS NEWS // THE PARIS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU N°62 // INAUGURATIONS // AUGUST 2011 P1 The 40-cover Terrasse Montaigne at the Maison Blanche offers a unique vista of the city from the rooftop of a historic monument designed by Auguste Perret and inaugurated in 1913. This stylish new dining venue is a must-do for visitors keen on a Paris lunch or dinner with a view. > MAISON BLANCHE 15 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8th Tel +33 (0) 1 47 23 55 99 www.maison-blanche.fr Cuisine de bar: Poilâne opens a Right Bank branch A new Poilâne outlet opened in the Marais this summer. A clever blend of a traditional bakery and a bar, Cui- sine de bar has been designed by architects Hélène and Olivier Lempereur, who have previously designed out- lets for Pierre Hermé and Pierre Marcolini, two household names for foodies worldwide. Set up in 1932, Poilâne has acquired legendary status. A simple letter carved into the top crust makes a Poi- lâne loaf instantly recognisable, and sandwiches made from this sliced sourdough bread are a staple feature of authentic bistro menus. Poilâne bread has always been made using levain, a raising agent, and hand-kneaded dough baked in wood-fired ovens fuelled by sawmill off-cuts and reclaimed wood. Ever since 1932, Poilâne has used just four ingredients to make its bread – water, stone-ground flour, Guérande sea salt and levain. A lump of remaining dough from one batch is used as a starter for the next. Bread and bakery products are, of course, the headline products at Cuisine de bar; what makes this location special is that it is also open until 10pm to serve customers quick, simple meals. > POILÂNE – CUISINE DE BAR 38 rue Debelleyme, Paris 3rd Tel +33 (0) 1 44 61 83 39 www.poilane.fr Transports // Improved Vélib’ services four years from its launch The very first Vélib’ bikes made their appearance on Paris streets in July 2007. Four years on, more than a hundred million trips have been made – proof of the popularity of the self-service bike hire scheme, with a fleet of 20,000 bicycles available to rent at 1,800 docking stations in Paris and 30 surrounding towns. The scheme has been improved this summer to provide even more rental options to suit all users and budgets. An online booking service has been set up to enable users to buy their subscription easily and securely even before arriving in Paris: just select the starting date and time and pay with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express). No more wasting time at a station trying to figure out instructions! The rates remain extremely affordable: €1.70 for a one-day subscription and €8 for a week’s subscription. The first 30 minutes of each new trip are always free of charge, making the Vélib’ a cheap and convenient way to get around Paris and the suburbs. The bilingual (French and English) Vélib’ website clearly explains all the subscription and rental options for these bikes, which have become part and parcel of life in Paris. Tip: There is a detailed map of the neighbourhood behind each Vélib’ station – handy even for people on foot! > VÉLIB’ http://en.velib.paris.fr Shopping // Cult brand A.P.C. opens in a very stylish new location Rue Royale, a legendary Paris street, now hosts a new A.P.C. shop. “Atelier, Production et Création”, a small French brand set up in 1987 by Jean Touitou, is a familiar name from Tokyo to New York, known in particular for its high quality jeans. Loyal customers from around the world are devoted to the brand, which has never strayed from its original principle – simple fashions consisting of wardrobe basics with pared-down cuts. PARIS NEWS // THE PARIS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU N°62 // INAUGURATIONS // AUGUST 2011 P2 A short walk from Place de la Madeleine, the small shop has wooden decor by Laurent Deroo, in perfect har- mony with the brand’s minimalist ethos. The full range of collections is on display here – menswear, womens- wear, shoes, accessories and even a line of laundry care products, launched in partnership with the brand of natural cosmetics Aesop. > A.P.C. 23 rue Royale, Paris 8th Tel +33 (0) 1 44 51 98 57 www.apc.fr Stop press // The gardens of the Archives Nationales, spreading over 8,000 m2, are now open to the public, making it possible to walk directly through Rue Vieille du Temple, Rue des Francs Bourgeois and Rue des Quatre Fils. > GARDENS OF THE ARCHIVES NATIONALES 87 rue Vieille du Temple, Paris 3rd 60 rue des Francs Bourgeois, Paris 3rd 11 rue des Quatre Fils, Paris 3rd SOURCE HÔTEL A.P.C. SAINT JAMES PARIS MAISON BLANCHE POILÂNE – CUISINE BAR JARDINS DES ARCHIVES NATIONALES Coming soon // Culture - Partial closure for the re-organization of the impressionist galleries at the Musée d’Orsay, by Jean-Michel Wilmotte (from December 2009) - Redevelopment work at the Palais de Tokyo by architects Lacaton and Vassal to create 10,000 m2 of space devoted to contemporary art (2010-2012) - Renovation work at the Musée de l’Air et de l’espace (June 2011-2014) - Closure of the Musée de l’Institut du monde arabe for redevelopment work. Part of the collections will remain on show (full reopening September 2011) - Launch of the Louvre online reservation system (beginning 2012) - Renovation of the Musée Rodin; museum to remain open (early 2012 – end 2013) - Opening of the new areas at the Grand Palais, including the Alexandre-III rotunda, the Salon d’honneur and a 700 m2 exhibition gallery (spring 2012) - Reopening of the Musée Galliera after renovation (spring 2012) - Opening of the Fondation Jérôme-Seydoux-Pathé for cinema, built by Italian Renzo Piano at 73 avenue des Gobelins (spring 2012) PARIS NEWS // THE PARIS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU N°62 // INAUGURATIONS // AUGUST 2011 P3 - Renovation of the Monnaie de Paris by Philippe Prost with the opening of shops and creation of a 500 m2 zen garden, and a cafe and gourmet restaurant by Guy Savoy (2012) - Reopening of the Musée de l’Homme after renovation (2012) - Reopening of the Musée Picasso after renovation (2012) - Opening of the new Islamic Arts department in the Cour Visconti at the Louvre after covering of the courtyard by architects Mario Bellini and Rudy Ricciotti. 13,000 works will be on show in 4,600 m2 of new spaces (2012) - Opening of the Institut des Cultures d’Islam in two venues, on Rue Stephenson and Rue Polonceau, in the Goutte d’Or district of the 18th arrondissement (September 2012 and September 2013) - Reorganization of the Grand Palais with the incorporation of the Galeries nationales and the creation of a shop, a cafe and a bookshop (2012-2017) - Opening after renovation and extension of the old cinema Le Louxor in the 10th arrondissement (2013) - Opening of the Louis-Vuitton foundation for contemporary art (September 2013) - Creation of a 250-seat theatre under the Carreau du Temple (November 2013) - Creation of a Paris Philharmonic concert hall by architect Jean Nouvel in the park of La Villette including a 2,400-seat symphonic concert hall (March 2014) - Renovation of the Musée de Montmartre and the museum gardens (2014) - Opening of the Cité de l’Économie in the former Gaillard townhouse, a listed building dating to 1882 in the 17th arrondissement.