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Before the 30th of September 2019, discover the great exhibition of the Cité de la Mode et de l’Architecture.Destined to enlighten the modern architects, it is inspired by different artistic movements of recent years as Art Deco (discover it at the Hotel Victor Hugo as well !), artists of the Viennese Secession, the Bauhaus or the modern movement.Let yourself be inspired by major names of the sector as David Adjaye, Ron Arad, Charles & Ray Eames, Norman Foster, Sou Fujimoto, Franck Gehry, Toyo Ito, Jakob + MacFarlane, Michele de Lucchi, Jean Nouvel, Verner Panton, Rudy Ricciotti, Superstudio, Carlo Scarpa, Agapecasa, Alessi, Artemide, Cassina, Driade, Flos, Knoll, Living Divani, Memphis.Extend the experience reserving a couture inspired room at the Hôtel Pastel***Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine1 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75116 Paris Métro 6 – station Trocadéro 15 minutes walking from the hotel

After two years of incertitude, the controversial artwork “Bouquet of Tulips” of Jeff Koons will finally be place on the Avenue des Champs Elysees around the Petit Palais’ gardens.Tribute to the victims of 2015’s attacks in Paris, it was offered by the American ambassador to the city of Paris but was never exposed since.Indeed, the location of the 12 meters high and 33 tons stainless steel and polychrome aluminium statue created the debate these last years.Stay at the Hôtel Pastel and be as closely as possible from this impressive industrial artwork as well as museums, monuments and shops of the most beautiful avenue in the world.Les Tulipes de Jeff Koons – Les Jardins du Petit Palais Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris Subway : line 1 or line 13 – Station Champs-Elysées Clémenceau Line 9 – Station Franklin Roosevelt

From December 16th to January 9th, Le Grand Palais open its doors for the 4th edition of Le Grand Palais des Glaces.Named the largest icerink in the world thanks to its 3000m₂ of ice, this incredible space welcomes adults and children looking for wintery games.Everything is done to offer a magic moment: a 7 meters ice bear at the center of the rink, an enchanting ambiance created by the Grand Palais glass roof, a giant dancefloor with lights and music at nightfall, dedicated spaces for children…Take advantage of this unique and limited experience by staying at the Hotel Pastel Paris, located only few minutes away by walk or by transports.Grand Palais, Galeries Nationales 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris Subway : line 1 or line 13 – Station Champs-Elysées Clémenceau Line 9 – Station Alma Marceau

Le Grand Palais Paris presents until the 4th of February 2019 a retrospective of the technical and stylistic evolution of Joan Miro.Immerse yourself in the enchanted universe of theartist who managed to perpetually renew his art during his 70 years of creation. Poetic, unusual, the 150 works exhibited including some unseen in France – paintings, drawings, ceramics and sculptures – open the doors of are-enchanted, marvelous and intense in spite of the simplicity of the mediums used by the artist.The Hotel Pastel welcomes you in its art deco atmosphere only few minutes away of this hitherto unseen exhibition.Miro Grand Palais, Galeries Nationales 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris Subway : line 1 or line 13 – Station Champs-Elysées Clémenceau Line 9 – Station Alma Marceau

Whether it is to search for the ideal gift, to drink hot wine or to rediscover Christmas magic, young and old children will find what they look for in Paris. Christmas markets have invade the city: chalets, winter specialties, skating rinks… everything is planned to warm passerby’s hearts. Here is our – non exhaustive – list of the most beautiful Christmas markets this year.La Canopée des Halles MarketLocated on the Canopee of Chatelet Les Halles, this market stands out thanks to his 20 meter high fir tree. Around this natural monument, 50 stands propose decorations, artisanal manufactures, sweets…The Champs Elysées market relocated on Les TuileriesThe most famous winter market of the Capital left the most beautiful avenue in the world to install its gourmet cabanas and traditional regional Christmas products in the amazing Jardin des Tuileries.The impressive Christmas market of the Champs de MarsFeel Christmas magic literally at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower. You will have the possibility to buy local produces, artisanal manufactures and sumptuous Christmas decorations. You will also be able to ice-skate in the open air down the mythic monument and to combine Parisian and Christmas fairies. Only 15 minutes walking from the Champs de Mars, the cosy beds of the Hotel Pastel welcomes and warms you up during the cool winter temperatures.

Like every year, the most beautiful avenue in the world will be enlighten every night by sumptuous illuminations from 6pm to 2am and all night long for Christmas and New Years Eve. The theme chosen by the stakeholders of the event is “Flamboyance” and will be composed of a rain of shooting stars going up the 400 trees of the avenue. The town hall of Paris chose Karl Lagerfeld as the sponsor of the demonstration and will inaugurate this magical moment on the 22nd of November 2018 at 6pm ! The Hotel Pastel, located 10 minutes walking from the avenue and the Arc-de-Triomphe offers you the opportunity to participate to this magical event. CHAMPS ELYSEES ILLUMINATIONS Les Champs Elysées, 75008 Paris Accessible via line 1, 2, 6 and 9 of the subway and via RER A

Ground control invests a famous place of the Champs Elysees, “La Galerie 26”. This ephemeral space define itself as a lively place multidisciplinary, independent, a space of artistic creation and cultural diffusion, a place of experimentation and discovery around the city life and the “living together”. This new space has a capacity of 200 people and should open in December for a ten months duration. The concept is to offer a large variety of services and atmospheres and in particular a food offer driven by Stéphane Jégot. It will be composed of:An art gallery with a champagne lounge A grocery with quality products A coffe-shop with ongoing service A concert stage.Located fifteen minutes walking and at ten minutes in public transport, a stay in the Hôtel Pastel would allow you to discover this alternative place with a complete peace of mind. GALERIE 26 26 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris Line 1 or line 9 of the subway – François D. Roosevelt station