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ParisNews from the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau n°61 - July 2011 |
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Paris News n°61 - July 2011
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 Inaugurations
It’s summertime, and Paris is buzzing with activity! On the cultural front, Petit Bain, a barge on the banks of the Seine, has an exciting line-up of events; CNOF takes you behind the scenes at the railway and the Manoir de Paris stages thrilling, chilling Paris legends. More accommodation options with the opening of the Mandarin Oriental and Crayon hotels and the Ascott Arc de Triomphe aparthotel, not to mention several renovated hotels, and food and opera enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that L'Opéra restaurant has opened at the Opéra Garnier.
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 Trends
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the many outdoor activities the French capital has to offer – picnics in the city’s parks and gardens, outdoor film screenings and any number of festivals, concerts and open-air recitals to suit all musical tastes. And, for the tenth year in a row, the Paris-Plages event will turn the city into a seaside resort, with water sports and activities for all ages.
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 In the spotlight
Hotels with a terrace or garden provide a special atmosphere for guests as well as visitors stopping by for lunch, dinner or drinks. The gardens are havens of peace and quiet in the midst of the city’s bustle and noise, while many of the terraces have wonderful views over Paris.
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 Buzz on meetings
Paris is a city that’s always on the move, and visitors moving around the French capital have a wide range of transport options to choose from, to get from the airport or train station to the centre as well as for getting around town. From the metro to a chauffeur-driven limousine, from taxis to minibuses, the choice is varied and extensive. Car and bike tours and Seine cruises add to the city’s transport offer for incentive trips to Paris.
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 Paris seen by ...
Century-old family-owned business Ryst-Dupeyron sells fine wines and liquors in a stylish 7th arrondissement boutique with a listed façade. Managing director Françoise Richard-Ryst tells our readers about her attachment to the French capital and lists some of her favourite places in Paris.
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