Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière proved to be a great luxury hotel where the staff treated me just as well as they would have any of the celebrities whose names are etched into metal plates that form a twin line outside the entrance. 46 avenue George V; +33 (0)1-40-69-60-00; reservations: +33 (0)1-40-69-60-40; through The Leading Hotels of the World, 1-800-223-6800; www.fouquets-barriere.com.
When I travel alone in Paris, I stay just about anywhere, but when I bring my wife, we go to the Hôtel Plaza Athénée. It is substantial and luxurious, but always remains personal in its service, giving that “home away from home” feeling. 25 avenue Montaigne; +33-(0)1-53-67-66-65; reservations: +33-(0)-1-53-67-66-67; through The Leading Hotels of the World, 1-800-223-6800; www.plaza-athenee-paris.com.
La Cour Jardin at the Plaza Athénée; Chef Romain Meder; +33-(0)1-53-67-66-02.
Rech, 62 avenue des Ternes; Chef Baptiste Peupion; +33-(0)1-45-72-29-47.
Restaurant d’été, the summer restaurant at the Hôtel Le Bristol, operates May 1 through September 30; +33-(0)1-53-43-43-40 or [email protected].
Market, 15 avenue Matignon; +33(0)1-56-43-40-90.
Mariage Frères (Le Marais flagship); 30 Rue du Bourg-Tibourg; +33(0)1-42-72-28-11.
