As summer blossoms in Paris, Le Bristol Paris, a distinguished member of the Oetker Collection, unveils a variety of new experiences. Guests can enjoy a unique Pasta Atelier, an intimate dining experience surrounded by an original Picasso, and a curated shopping adventure at La Boutique du Bristol. The hotel continues to enhance its renowned design aesthetics with new collaborations involving American luxury textile house Schumacher and French ceramicist Agnès Sandahl. Additionally, KOS PARIS has created a luxurious body cream inspired by the enchanting Le Jardin Français. As temperatures rise, let’s explore the current allure of Paris’s first Palace Hotel.
Celebrating craftsmanship, Le Bristol Paris introduces Il Pastificio, an in-house pasta lab. Michelin-starred Executive Chef Eric Frechon, who leads this initiative, underscores his commitment to culinary excellence. Cristina Ternullo, a Rome-born pasta expert, heads the pasta-making process, offering eight traditional handmade pasta varieties. Using ancient wheats like Khorasan, soft wheat, einkorn, and marguerite for their unique textures, flavors, and high selenium content, Il Pastificio provides a gastronomic delight, catering even to those who are gluten intolerant.
Le Bristol Paris unveils the Azur Terrace Suite, a new addition to its Signature Suites. Designed by French artist and ceramicist Agnès Sandahl and curated by the hotel’s owners, Narcisa and Elvira Oetker, this suite epitomizes Parisian luxury. It features Sandahl’s artworks and a spacious interior extending to a 115m2 tree-lined terrace with a custom ceramic fountain and tabletop, offering a private view of the lush Le Jardin Français below.
In honor of Pablo Picasso’s 50th death anniversary, Le Bristol Paris, in collaboration with Opera Gallery, presents the ‘Breakfast with Picasso’ experience. This exclusive package includes an in-suite breakfast by Chef Eric Frechon, enjoyed in the presence of Picasso’s 1931 oil painting, Maison à Juan-Les-Pins. This intimate encounter with a Picasso masterpiece honors the artist’s close association with the Oetker Collection, especially with its sister property, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes.
Le Bristol Paris collaborates with American heritage textile house Schumacher and award-winning designer Marie-Caroline Willms to rejuvenate Le Jardin Français. Through thoughtful design and premium Schumacher fabrics, Willms captures the essence of carefree Parisian summers. The redesigned sunlit corridor leading to the garden showcases vibrant prints and colors, reflecting both the legacy of Le Bristol Paris and Schumacher’s rich history.
La Boutique du Bristol embraces summer with a pop-up dedicated to its sister property, Eden Rock – St Barths. This first-ever pop-up features an exquisite collection from the Eden Rock Boutique, transforming the lobby boutique into a French Caribbean lifestyle experience. Offerings include women’s dresses and beachwear by Zimmermann, accessories by De Siena, hats by Maison Michel, and men’s ready-to-wear essentials by Orlebar Brown, including limited-edition ‘ode to Paris’ swim shorts. The boutique also offers lifestyle products from Eden Rock – St Barths, such as body care items by Ligne St Barths and a limited-edition Diptyque candle and diffuser crafted for the iconic island hotel.
Le Bristol Paris teams up with luxury clean beauty brand KOS PARIS to create a body cream inspired by the perennial charm of Paris. The cream captures the enchanting fragrance of Le Jardin Français, embodying the city’s ever-blooming spirit.
As a luxury travel insider, I invite you to experience the pleasures of Le Bristol Paris this summer. The hotel seamlessly blends time-honored traditions with innovative offerings, catering to those who appreciate the finer things in life. Le Bristol Paris, a palace hotel with a heart, continues to surprise and delight, making each visit truly memorable.