If gluttony is your sin, don’t feel guilty about it in Paris! Our capital is a tribute to French pastry, an art for which we are famed throughout the world. The talents of our great pastry chefs are celebrated at the Salon de la Pâtisserie that takes place from June 14th to 17th at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre. Read on as the Grand Hotel Saint-Michel tells you more and recommends some of the best pâtisseries in Paris.
A flagship event and essential trade show each spring, the Foire de Paris (Paris Fair) returns once again to present the latest worldwide trends and innovations to an eager public. The Grand Hotel Saint-Michel tells you all about the 115th edition of the biggest general trade fair in Europe, attended annually by nearly 600,000 visitors.
As we approach the end of the year, wine is in the spotlight in the capital with three events that should not be missed. The Beaujolais Nouveau will become available on Thursday, November 15th, the Salon des Vins de Vignerons Indépendants trade fair is held from November 30th to December 4th, and the Grand Tasting takes place on December 1st and 2nd. Cheers!
The tail-end of summer in Paris is brightened considerably by two major events dealing with decor and design; Paris Design Week and the Salon Maison et Objet. Treat yourself to a break in the capital and discover the hottest trends, cleverest innovations and most impressive new products in design, furniture, home interior solutions and lifestyle. This September, come and take inspiration from these Parisian events to shape the home of your dreams!
Paris is the ideal city in which to spend Christmas with your family. Amusement parks near the capital have donned their party clothes and are ready to offer you beautiful surprises. The Grand Hotel Saint-Michel also invites you to share good moments with your loved ones at the Festival of Wonders and the Winter Circus.
As Christmas approaches, the capital offers a wide choice of places in which to find THE surprise gift to make the eyes of those you love shine with delight. You’ll also enjoy the Paris Christmas illuminations; a scintillating visual treat that brings an especially joyous atmosphere to the city!
Whether you are just visiting or actually live in the capital, the markets of Paris are a part of the city’s cultural heritage. Thronging with life and vitality, these are places where you can feel the pulse of Paris. A total of 82 markets are distributed throughout the arrondissements, with each having its own special atmosphere. The Grand Hotel Saint Michel offers a small tour of the most typical. Don’t miss them during your stay in Paris.
After a summer that is all about holidays we slip into September, and Paris is once again at the forefront for flagship fairs involving professionals, fashion lovers and the latest trends. The season begins strongly with a wide-ranging selection of six major international trade shows. Covering sectors such as gastronomy, jewellery, home design and related products, weddings, and clothing and fashion, these events are sure to provide plenty of interest and opportunity.
