The elegance and comfort of the Ritz is world renowned, and now there is even more to enjoy after you’ve worked up an appetite from the thrill of the day’s sporting events. Don’t miss the chance to try the Ritz’s Restaurant Espadon, which opened in September last year and has already been awarded a Michelin star thanks to chef Eugénie Béziat. Set by the hotel's Grand Jardin, the Espadon is a refined spot for dining under the stars on the tree-lined terrace. Sample exquisite dishes imagined by Béziat, who draws on both her childhood in Africa and summers spent in Provence – she uses seasonal and local produce, including aromatic herbs and flowers from the Ritz’s kitchen garden, which are harvested as needed. Don’t forget to ask Head Sommelier Florian Guilloteau for the best wine pairing!

Busy days and large crowds make relaxation a necessity rather than an indulgence, and the spa at Le Royal Monceau Paris is the picture of tranquillity, hidden away on Avenue Hoche. Take a dip in the 23-metre swimming pool, which is entirely bathed in natural light. Make an appointment at the Clarins & myBlend Spa, devised by Dr Olivier Courtin-Clarins, for bespoke treatments that are kind to both your skin and the planet. Or enjoy the Watsu pool which is available for graceful aquatic therapy sessions that will leave you deeply relaxed and revive aching muscles – you’ll emerge refreshed and invigorated, ready for the busy days ahead.

What better way to relax after a hurried day than to savour a café noisette with a good book – and there is no more appropriate setting than the opulent Café de la Paix at the Intercontinental Paris Le Grand, where you can follow the footsteps of intellectuals Guy de Maupassant, Victor Hugo and Ernest Hemingway. As you while away the hours on the corner of the Boulevard des Capucines and the Place de l’Opéra, enjoy the Café’s famous Opera cake or Mille-Feuille, and if the sun starts to set, why not try an apéritif or vintage champagne? After dark, retreat to your suite – we recommend the Presidential, renovated by interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon with a sumptuous view of the Opera Garnier – to relax and recharge before the excitement begins again.

Enjoy the Belle Époque heritage and luxury of The Peninsula Paris, minutes from the Arc de Triomphe. Find a relaxing green oasis on the rooftop, where you’ll discover a variety of herbs and edible flowers used by the hotel’s chefs. As part of an exclusive Peninsula Academy experience, you will be joined by Executive Chef David Bizet, who will share more about these delicious ingredients as you sample them. He’ll explain how he uses them in his Michelin-starred cuisine, which you will then enjoy for lunch at L’Oiseau Blanc – the beautiful restaurant located on the top floor – alongside thoughtful wine pairings chosen by the Chef Sommelier. 

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