FESTIVITIES 2018-2019
This winter, the terrace of Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris takes on the aspect of the Frozen North. Icy peaks colonise the space, igloos edge in among the trees on the terrace, and icebergs float in the ornamental pool. Welcome to our ephemeral icefield, the Royal Arctic. Inside this most Parisian of luxury hotels, tradition still holds sway. Marvel at the Christmas decorations designed by our floral artist Baptiste Pitou, like the breath-taking inverted fir tree, or the awning canopied with glittering branches. Step inside this cosy setting and feel the magic of Christmas come alive. Let s get festive!
Le Royal Monceau offers a polar experience within a majestic setting of frost and glaciers, an elegant place to celebrate one year s end and another s beginning. Around a pool transformed into the Arctic Ocean, two igloos become venues for up to six guests to enjoy a unique experience, a chance to savour the prestigious MCIII cuvée the ultimate expression of Moët & Chandon s champagne-making expertise. The Chefs from restaurants Matsuhisa Paris and Il Carpaccio have devised dishes that perfectly complement this very special cuvée. Outside the igloos, guests can enjoy other Moët & Chandon Champagnes by the glass, with a festive tapas menu. Royal Arctic Every day from 12 am to 11 pm From 23 November 2018 to 14 February 2019 PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY. +33 (0)1 42 99 98 50 / barlong.paris@raffles.com
The flavour accord in the Médélice Christmas cake ranks among the top favourites at Pierre Hermé Paris a perfect balance between lemon and hazelnut praline, conceived as an ode to sweetness and freshness. The subtle mixture allies the sugared taste of Piémont hazelnuts with the faintly tangy flavour of Sicilian lemon. Beneath a powdery layer of white chocolate, a succession of flavours reveals itself lemon cream gives way to lemon confit and lemon jelly, ending with a crunchy hazelnut praline and a crispy finish that melts in the mouth! This Christmas cake is a centrepiece among the delicious snowy peaks: a magical fairytale setting for exquisite flavours that are a treat for the palate. Médélice Christmas cake, serves 6, 126 Available to order, 48 hours in advance From 14 to 31 December 2018 Mini Médélice Christmas cake served at Le Bar Long, 21 +33 (0)1 42 99 88 64 / pierre-alexis.hirt@raffles.com
Festive menus Treat yourself to a meal in the light-filled glazed dining room of Il Carpaccio restaurant, where the Chef serves refined cuisine whose fresh ingredients and traditional recipes have been sourced from all over Italy. Two different menus for Christmas and New Year s Eve serve up winter flavours such as lobster in Jerusalem artichoke sauce, champagne risotto, scallops in pumpkin cream or Italian desserts revisited by Pastry Chef Pierre Hermé Paris. Christmas dinner menu: 285 per person without drinks New Year s Eve dinner menu: 450 per person without drinks You can also treat yourself to the exotic flavours of Japanese restaurant Matsuhisa Paris, which offers a fine selection of holiday for this festive season: sushi with duck Foie Gras, crispy rice with lobster and truffle and crispy miso lobster sashimi are just a few of the bold dishes available à la carte. Dishes to share: From 22 to 31 December: from 32 to 180 without drinks +33 (0)1 42 99 88 00 / dining.paris@raffles.com
25 December and 1 January The Royal Brunch will be even more delicious over the festive season with special ingredients like foie gras, or oysters and shellfish, as well as a selection of traditional hot Christmas dishes prepared by our Chefs. 195 including a glass of vintage Moët & Chandon Champagne Informations et réservations : +33 (0)1 42 99 88 00 / dining.paris@raffles.com From 23 November to 14 February Served every winter afternoon in the warm and cosy Bar Long, the Royal Afternoon Tea is a creative and sophisticated take on the timeless institution of teatime. Enjoy traditional scones, savoury confections with lobster, foie gras or smoked salmon, and an assortment of iconic creations from Pierre Hermé Paris. A generous buffet of other sweet treats accompanies this pleasurable interlude in the heart of winter. 58 including a hot beverage 78 including a hot beverage and a glass of Champagne Daily from 3 to 6 pm + 33 (0)1 42 99 98 50 / barlong.paris@raffles.com
La Librairie des Arts, a concept store devoted to art, presents a fine selection of gift ideas to treat your nearest and dearest with style and originality. Watersnake Backgammon - Le Royal Monceau The Watersnake Backgammon is manufactured in a limited edition in a Parisian workshop. It makes an elegant gift for anyone who enjoys games of strategy. 1 345 Vases «Les Pitres» Like a small group of glass puppets, Les Pitres are all unique pieces made of glass and brass by the French designer Hellène Gaulier. From 550 to 1 350 Royal Monceau Brooches The Lustres and Porte-Bagage brooches were exclusively handcrafted for Le Royal Monceau to provide tasteful and original accessories. 30 for the Porte-Bagage brooch and 44 for the Lustre brooch Sebastian Copeland photographies To mirror the ephemeral terrace, Royal Arctic, La Librairie des Arts invites you to dive into the world of ice through the spectacular shots of the French-English polar explorer Sebastian Copeland. From 6 500 to 18 000 +33 (0)1 42 99 88 84 / judith.benyayer@raffles.com
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