HistoryOf all the luxury hotels in Paris, the Hotel de Crillon is the richest in
history and culture.
In 1758, the eminent architect Jacques-Ange Gabriel drew up the plans for the
future “Place Louis XV”, including two palaces of nearly one hundred meters
in length, fronted by a Corinthian colonnade. One of the palaces was initially
home to the Duc d’Aumont, who decorated it sumptuously in the typical
French style of the period.
In 1788, the Comte de Crillon acquired it, and gave it his name. The Crillon
remained a family home until 1907, before being turned into a hotel in 1909. The
property remains in private hands and belongs to a famous French family, the
Taittingers.
The Hotel de Crillon offers its guests Paris in its entirety.
From the hotel’s terraces, guests can admire the Concorde bridge, completed in
1790, the Rue de Rivoli, which was started in 1802, the fountains in the square
and the Obelisk of Luxor, which dates from the time of Ramses II. Later, the
Eiffel Tower made its appearance, to be joined more recently by the Grande Arche
at La Defense and the Louvre pyramid.
Many historical and sightseeing spots are walking distance from the hotel. Our
concierge will be happy to point out the most interesting visits, the best
restaurants and evening venues.
Overlooking the sumptuous Place de la Concorde and situated next to the
elegant Rue du Faubourg St Honore, the Hotel de Crillon seduces with its
exceptional location and its refinement.
Airports:
- Roissy-Charles de Gaulle : 30 kms ,about 35 minutes
- Orly : 20 kms ,about 30 minutes
- Le Bourget : 15 kms ,about 25 minutes
Trains:Gare du Nord :
- 3 kms ,Thalys, Eurostar
- Gare du Nord : 3 kms ,Thalys, Eurostar
Metro:
Station : Concorde
- Ligne 1 - Château de Vincennes / La Défense
- Ligne 8 - Créteil - Préfecture / Balard
- Ligne 12 - Porte de la Chapelle / Mairie d'Issy
Culinary creativity, succulent aromas, and discreet service combine to be
appreciated by quests in the traditional l`Obelisque. Les Ambassadeurs, one of
the finest gastronomic restaurants in France, bosts you for breakgast, lunch and
dinner, in the former ballroom of the Counts de Crillon.
Wherever you may desire to eat, the hotel Crillon will be a gastromic
revelation, from exquisite dishes, to the very best wines complemented by a
superlative service.
Les Ambassadeus
Between tradition and modernity…
Jean-Francois Piege is both a composer and a performer at Les Ambassadeurs,
serving up the best of French savoir-faire and the art of living, to which he
adds his own personal “art of being”.
Jean-Francois Piege has put together a classic French menu that takes a few
incursions into contemporary cuisine.
Using only the highest quality ingredients and drawing on his unique
savoir-faire, he offers “honest” dishes that reflect the changing seasons,
and shares his fascination for good food with the guests.
The wine steward David Biraud has received a number of awards, and uses his
sensitivity to create exciting pairings of dishes and wine.
Patrice Willems, the restaurant manager, looks attentively after his guests, to
perfect the “haute cuisine” of Jean-François Piege.
The work of Jean-Francois Piege reflects his preoccupation with
“orchestrating” his cuisine so that it corresponds perfectly with the
setting of the restaurant.
The hotel’s gastronomic restaurant was given a new look by the Parisian
interior designer, Sybille de Margerie. She has infused the former ballroom of
the Dukes of Crillonwith a modern warmth, without compromising its splendour.
Subtle lighting brings a beautiful glow to the Sienna marble.
The restaurant Les Ambassadeurs is closed on Sundays to welcome the Brunch, and
also on Mondays at lunchtime.
L`Obelisque
The restarant has became a choise gathering place for fashionable
Parisians where politicians. and media personalities meet for more informal
dining on the restaurant`s delectable cuisine, 40 seats.
The Piano Bar and Winter Garden
The thousant reflecting surfaces of the main bar are the work of the sculptor
Cesar, while the intimate decor is Sonia Rykiel`s.According to your
tastes and desires choose from the Winter Garden to the open air Patio, from
breakfst to award winning afternoon teas, bost your quest for a
private occasion in prestigious reception rooms overlooking the famous square.
