Hotel The Peninsula Paris

"If you want a proper, grown-up treat for your Parisian mini break, The Peninsula guarantees immaculate classic luxury and indulgent first-class dining".

Just steps away from the Arc de Triomphe, The Peninsula sits in the heart of Paris. The beautiful, century-old building has been meticulously restored and modernised - and even the foyer is breath-taking, with a bespoke 'chandelier' cascading from the ceiling like a piece of modern art.

The Rooms are elegant and relaxing, with spacious marble bathrooms (which have amenities by Oscar de la Renta - a nice touch), many have pretty window boxes overlooking the chic city streets. For tech nerds, the whole room can be controlled from your bedside iPad. Each room has a generous separate dressing area, perfect for getting ready for a night out.

You have plenty of dining options within the hotel, but make sure you book a table at L'Oiseau Blanc at the top of the hotel, where you can feast on exquisite modern French cuisine, while enjoying a magnificent view of the Eiffel Tower lit up at night.

Paying tribute to The Peninsula brand's Asian heritage, the hotel's Chinese restaurant Lili, offers some sensational cooking, in a dramatic, opera-inspired setting (you must order the crispy duck, it's true perfection).

Along with two jacuzzis, The Peninsula Spa boasts a fill 20-metre pool by a glittering mosaic, possibly one of the most relaxing places on earth to float around. For the active, they offer poolside yoga sessions in the morning. There are eight treatment rooms - we sampled a signature massage tailored to our specific aches and pains - expect a rigorous, knot-busting treatment that really makes a difference.

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3 Must-Visit Bespoke Tailors in Paris

The City of Lights is a destination for lovers, gourmands, and—of course—the style savvy, but while there are numerous destinations for women’s haute couture, it is harder to locate uniquely Parisian high-caliber bespoke tailoring for men.

To help you navigate your way through the sartorial city, we are spotlighting the three bespoke tailors you must visit the next time you are in Paris. Though each address represents a unique identity and style, you will discover that a common thread connects them all.

At 31 rue Marbeuf, the house of Cifonelli proudly stands as one of Paris’s coveted places for bespoke suits for those in-the-know. The address—not to be confused with Cifonelli’s rue de Faubourg Saint-Honoré flagship boutique—has been the company’s bespoke atelier since 1936, when, after taking over his father’s tailoring business, the Italian-born Arturo Cifonelli established the 8th-arrondissement shop. In the years following its debut, the Paris tailoring house and its iconic Italian-English style garnered a devoted following that included Cary Grant, Marcello Mastroianni, Fred Astaire, and a number of other A-listers. Today, cousins Lorenzo and Massimo Cifonelli continue the legacy as the fourth-generation heirs, growing the brand globally while actively preserving its signature style (featuring a distinguished forward-cut shoulder) and traditional techniques of tailoring. Every bespoke Cifonelli suit (from about Euro 6.030 / $6,390) is handcrafted in-house by the atelier’s 40 tailors. And, clients can expect to meet with one of the Cifonellis for their consultation and fitting. (cifonelli.com)

In the 2nd arrondissement, another renowned bespoke house—this one with both Italian and Catalan roots—quietly serves up consistently polished sartorial style to its dedicated clientele. Officially cofounded in 1969 by experienced tailors Mario de Luca and Joseph Camps (ethnically Italian and Catalan, respectively), Camps de Luca helped redefine Parisian menswear style throughout the late 20th century with its signature suits. Distinctive features that have withstood the test of time include the hand-stitched inside teardrop pocket and the iconic Camps de Luca “fish-mouth” notch lapel, which features a deep, wide notch (much like Pac-Man’s mouth). Now, with the de Luca family’s second and third generation tailors at its helm, the house is still thriving thanks to its dedicatedly classic designs and exceptional sartorial methods. At its 16 rue de la Paix workshop, at least five tailors work on a single suit (priced from Euro 6.550 $6,920) for more than 60 hours before delivering it to the client. (campsdeluca.com)

Back in the 8th arrondissement, at 44 rue François (just a stone’s throw from Cifonelli’s workshop), the elegant bespoke atelier of Francesco Smalto Haute Couture just might be Paris’s best-kept secret. Though you might not recall the name, chances are you recognize the house’s signature red carnation on the lapel. After being established in the 1960s by the brand’s Italian namesake—a former head-cutter for Joseph Camps—the maison gained a loyal fan base that has included French stars Jean-Paul Belmondo and Charles Aznavour. While echoes of the late founder’s relationship with Camps can still be traced in the signature Smalto suit—take the teardrop inside pocket, for instance—Francesco’s unique method of craft-paper patternmaking has consistently set the brand apart from others. Though the company has grown over the decades to also offer a range of ready-to-wear men’s garments and accessories, its bespoke suits (from about Euro 7.030 / $7,450) remain at its core and endure, in a sense, as a symbol of timeless Parisian style. (smalto.com)