Paris: The New Faces

The French capital is a proven destination for meetings and events – but it is still capable of surprise. John Keenan reports

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You must start with the Seine. The river is the reason the city exists today and provides a lifeline for the commercial life in the French capital. The Tourist Boat Flies are a familiar sight on the waterways, as inevitable as umbrellas in April, but the owner has Didier Spade taken a hackneyed concept and gave him a key post-modern. His Clipper Paris is decorated with sofas, armchairs and sofas and more like a club firmly boring trendy a boat. The main terraces and 200 sqm each and can comfortably accommodate 100 people for cocktails and 150 people for a seated dinner.

It is an example of how providers are bending Paris formats decidedly traditional forms updates. Over two days of frost early this year, with Hélène Hubert guardianship of the Office of the Paris Convention, I was introduced to an array of refurbished refurbished and restored sites that have shown that the French capital is capable of surprising the most competent planner in Paris.
In City of Architecture and Heritage, across from the Trocadero, Zoe Macedo, head of events, we expertly threaded through examples of French architecture from the 12th century to modern times, explaining how the 12 rooms and the room can be made profit by events and conference organizers. The largest region, the Hall of Models at 3420 m, is more appropriate for a reception rather than anything official. The Cathedral Area is easier to manage than 380 square meters, while the auditorium is a 250 m² area Meeting thoroughly contemporary with all the bells and whistles you ask.

Across the road on the Avenue George Mandel, 6 Mandel is a superb 19th century Paris townhouse adapted to the needs of the 21st century events planner. The rooms are 95 square meters of space for events plus a 130 sqm garden within sight and the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. I used my imagination and picture a perfect evening on a warm setting before the summer. The house belonged to six Mandel Jacques Homberg, close companion of Christian Dior, and one can imagine the pair presents bought at Café Fauchon near the Madeleine. The shop is a tribute to all things tasty, tempting and always slightly transgressive coffee, condiments and spice cookies, pastries and macaroons … you can almost feel your blood sugar in the blood up the position you are surfing the Immaculate alleys. Upstairs a separate terrace is available for meetings up to 250 people.

Following our visit, Hubert and I worked the calories by a lively promenade of the Place de la Madeleine across the Boulevard Haussmann, Rue La Fayette, to see a blank canvas 120 m² in the heart of the city. What's apartment Lafayette looks elegant, funky or formal is offered by the taste and imagination of the customer. Well suited for launches product and press conferences, this is not the place to put your dancing shoes – the floor will not take it. But dancing, playing air the guitar and just about any other form of exhibitionism teen is positively encouraged to "rock 'n' luxury 'in Murano Marais. This is not a hotel, please note: this is an "urban resort. Meeting rooms are not the element top of the agenda of this institution, and if you're the kind of customer who is reluctant to the idea of presenting your arguments in a bar-lounge to the accompaniment of a song last heard in Ibiza in the late 90s, then the Murano is not for you. You do not be groovy to stay here, but it probably helps. </ P>
Another hip and happening meeting space is located at the tip far northeast edgy city. The CENTQUATRE, a former funeral home is a great event space and light houses the largest collection of artists in-house in Europe. My visit coincided with a residence of British trip-hop big wigs Tricky as impressive is the 39,000 meter square space function. Advertising material includes many comments about worthy of the "production of living thought, but are more convenient to use the studios, showrooms and workshops that offer meeting facilities and modern events.

If CENTQUATRE artistic innovation is your thing, chances are that you too comfortable in the environment eccentric Mama Shelter Hotel, near the Père Lachaise cemetery. This property has literally weird designer Philippe Starck written on it – the challenge "of graffiti in the elevator to the masks of the comic and i-Mac in the room. Owner Serge Trigano has promised that the traditional values of service 172-room hotel has not been thrown away with the more traditional attributes comfortable furniture and decorations discreet.

Back on land more classic, both literally and figuratively, the Diplomatic Academy International (ADI) on the Avenue Hoche, near the Arc de Triomphe and the Parc Monceau, is a prestigious place, with five meeting rooms that can be privatized separately for up to a total of 350 people. But be careful: you must give plenty of notice that the building normally lives diplomatic events, but can be rented for a few days every month for meetings and special events.

While emphasis the ADI is on the formal, the atmosphere in the restaurant at the foot of Paiva Champs-Elysees is decidedly unceremonious. The former mansion a courtesan of the 20th century, renovated by the famous designer Jacques Garcia, is a riot of purple and red furniture – check the stars on the ceiling. This is one more example of how the sites established in the French capital discover a contemporary twist.

Rooms for improvement

Nestled on the Rue de Berri, just off the Champs-Elysees, the Hotel California has no link with the famous tune Eagles. In fact, the atmosphere is much more chic than West Coast cool. The 18-room (plus 16 suites) property has nine meeting rooms ranging from Pasedena 1, 25 m² can accommodate up to 20 people in San Francisco II, which has 120 m² and can accommodate up to 200 people. As Director Sales of Sylvia Pietsch said, the property was renovated in 2004 preserving the comfortable ambience of the old property while installing the Gadget quite modern planners today insist on.

contemporary facilities and rooms are spanking new themes prevailing at the Meridien Etoile. An established player in the meetings in Paris on the market and is now part of the organization Starwood Hotel added two new rooms to its meetings file: offering 661 sqm and 484 combined spaces can accommodate up to 1,200 people. Offer total includes 25 meeting rooms conference with more than 2,500 square feet of space. Bang opposite the Congress Palace, the hotel has 1025 rooms – stylish, it may be, it is certainly not shop. At the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome, everything is luxury, calm and voluptuousness. It is easy to be intimidated by sectors Public beautiful, ornate objets d'art and beautiful furniture, but the friendly staff (played during my visit by the Director of Marketing Communications Coralie Malazdra) mixing a pleasant informality with a professional practice that puts you at ease. The meeting rooms are also attractive – 12 total, 31 m² to the beautiful ballroom of 162 square meters.

And if you can tear yourself away from the hotel, the best shops in Paris are tempting on the threshold – as is the charming Hotel Lotti, nestled quietly along the Rue de Castiglione. Property is the fruit of the Duke of Westminster and the eponymous M. Lotti, a master of time to the Hotel Continental. Opened in 1910, it retains the atmosphere of the old school. Five years ago, Hotel opened a new wing added 44 rooms and equipment brand new conference. Today, the Lotti has eight meeting rooms accommodate up to 100 people. The restaurant – a delicious slice of Italy in the heart of Paris – is also available for group rental.

For my silver ballroom finest hotel Paris is located within the InterContinental Le Grand Paris on the Rue Scribe. It is one of the 21 (count them) rooms meeting, ranging from the smallest that can accommodate 10 people for a banquet in the ballroom itself, which can hold 600. The hotel is a Parisian history – it opened amid great enthusiasm in 1862 and remains synonymous with lavish events. Cafe de la Paix is renowned in his own name.

The Crowne Plaza, on the Champs-Elysees can not boast of an illustrious history, but what it lacks in heritage it represents for the atmosphere weird. This is not your standard Crown Plaza – designed by Bruno Borrione (which, almost inevitably, was a pupil of Philippe Starck) Property is an eclectic mix of natural wood and modern furniture. The meeting room of 300 m² and can accommodate up to 260 people.

Last, and many least from the Westin Paris, overlooking the Tuileries gardens, is a beautiful lady with a large property. Competing with the opulence InterContinental Breathtaking is a shameless chic venue. The meeting rooms – festooned with frescoes in the style of the Second Empire (1850-1870 is for those which French history is a bit rusty) – the total of 1982 sqm, accommodating up to 1,000 people. Castiglione Salons, Feuillants Mont-Thabor, Rivoli, and Saint-Honore offer a variety of configurations for events while Salons Tuileries and Vendôme are best suited for lunch or dinner. The flamboyant is the 19th century Salon Impérial is ablaze with golden chandeliers, curtains and red carpet while the Concorde Lounge is a Grand Ballroom. Style never goes out of fashion.

Nurturing Creativity

Any event planner who meets has a couple of Paris-based Catering in the address book. If Butard Enescot is not one of you really do owe them something. At lunch very impressive, with (among others) crispy scallops, crayfish yarrow, lobster marinated in rum and a dark chocolate truffle, Laetitia Gey, underlining the commitment of the company to make each reception "a singular moment. Fine words, but the real passion for cooking superlative is evident in every bite memorable. Not exactly a new kid on the block – Butard Enescot was created in 1997 – the company is nevertheless difficult caterers in the City with the dynamism, know-how and skills supreme.

We dined at the beautiful Royal Pavilion in the Bois de Boulogne then took a turn postprandial another beautiful event space, the Pre-Catelan. Long a favorite of the aristocracy, politicians and high society, the place is a fabulous choice, even if food is not on the menu – it has 13 elegant rooms of 32 sq.m. to 800 sq.m. and can accommodate from 20 to 1,400 guests for a reception.
In contrast to the formalism of the Royal Pavilion, the Boeuf sur le Toit is a slip-on Art Deco gem in the heart of the city. Beef brewery that bears hearts on their sleeves and tables crowded with families in the region testify to its enduring appeal. The dinners are also Chiberta local, but may be more recognizable to anyone who keeps an eye on the French press. star kitchen of the restaurant and wine bottomless make a favorite with the brokers, the media-savvy, famous – and would-be famous.

One of the cornerstones of traditional cuisine typically French, Lassere is as French as foie gras – and how you react to this idea will tell whether this facility will seem inspired or unbearable – I fat for the first, won by the staff polite and informative, and the eccentricity unexpected sliding roof.
On my last night Helen Hubert in the capital and I dined at La Grande Cascade on the Allee de Longchamp, once again in the Bois de Boulogne. A beautiful Belle Epoque, the restaurant has a number of private rooms that can be supported only for groups. We visited the rooms after a long and very Gallic dinner involving game, truffles, and, of course, duck liver flush pepper and salt. Paris has many different faces, but some things never change.

Case Study

Late last year, Paris-based Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has been invited to produce an event outstanding for 80 of the best customers of a well-known financial institution. It was an event to be all-inclusive measure, using would be provided to each participant, and on-site coordination will take place in an area known for its sophisticated cuisine.

CWT has been charged of event management from start to finish, including the place of supply, delegate welcome, on-site assistance, and service any hour. </ P>
Choosing the place was Pavillon Ledoyen. The Pavilion was built in 1791 by Pierre-Michel Doyen, the child of a family celebrates restoration. It was redesigned in 1842 and is located in the middle of chestnut, next to a manicured lawn and fountains peaceful in a graceful neo-classical facade.

account manager at CWT CWT Meetings & Events in France, Christopher Colvin said: "Our objectives were to create a wonderful experience for these important customers and introduce new products. The event had to be original and high range. The French delegates were employees of a large U.S. headquartered company. For the French people, Food is very important – and our submission reflects that. Delegates were treated like stars, good food, good wine, good conversation.
"The budget has been devoted entirely to the event – it was not spent on travel or accommodation. By focusing on the needs of specific customers, we were able to create a memorable event. For me, the two pillars of a successful event are re-invention and creativity. "

A word

We asked one of the main Paris-based company management of destinations in response to a hypothetical brief: a pan-European needs to retain staff and strengthen its brand upmarket internally. The program includes a two-day conference, including breakout sessions, a keynote address by the Chief Executive Officer and a gala dinner in the evening finals.

Michele Hensley, Allied France

The arrival and departure transfers may be organized by different types of vehicles, luxury motor coach, van or private vehicle for the transfer of two-wheelers. A two-day conference can be improved with activities during the morning and coffee breaks in the afternoon as the distribution of trees baby massage, cartoonists, cooking activities or a quiz Paris. Activities will be chosen according to the changing demographics of participants. For the farewell dinner, the participants according to demographics and budget we suggest one of the following: themed dinner in one of the pavilions of Paris ", or a dinner cruise with entertainment to enable participants to explore the city while dining, or a way fun and interactive dinner at the Museum of fairground or finally the best in terms of classic dinner one evening at the Palace of Versailles, beginning with visit the state rooms on a private basis for the participants, followed by dinner in the Hall of battles with the music and entertainment period and costumes.

Vital Indicators: Paris

Value for money – 3

Paris ranks in London and New York as a World Class Capital – whose prices are world class. You do not have a huge budget to get the best of the city – but it would certainly not harmed.

Infrastructure – 4

The French capital has drawn crowds since Napoleon Bonaparte launched its first European tour. He knows how to deal with all groups of the scale and size.

Factor X -4

Some customers may claim to have seen, made and bought the Eiffel Tower t-shirt – but Paris has the means to reinvent itself, which should not impose the imagination of the enthusiastic organizer.

Access – 4

Charles de Gaulle is the busiest airport in the bar of Europe Heathrow – with all that that implies. It not the most central hub, which means that transfers a lot of planning application. Brits based in the south of England have the option of the Eurostar – A> convenient and fast, if they are not cheap, others. </ P>
Luxury Investment – 3

That makes two years since the Marriott Rive Gauche move things with his revival of 60s style. The area of the five star hotel was fairly quiet since. </ P>
Conclusion

Paris regularly tops the league tables for short-haul for most planners European events. It remains well positioned to capitalize on its strengths when its neighbors and its own economic situation are included.

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