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In this Hotel and Chef category, Icon-Icon is interested in luxury in its most experiential aspect… These palaces which, throughout the world, transpose the refinement...
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Le Chalet by Mandarin Oriental Geneva

The Chalet at the Mandarin Oriental is a veritable mountain refuge in the heart of the city. In a calming environment that offers a panoramic view of the Rhone and the mountains in the background, the Mandarin Oriental Geneva wields all the classic charm of Switzerland. With style and luxurious allure in harmony with this...

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Hennessy at the Shangri-La Paris

Everything starts with a sip of amber Hennessy X.O cognac. The depth of its mahogany reflections and tannic odor presage its confident character and promise to titillate the senses. The softness of its fruits, the tonality of its spices, the richness of its aromas of wild cocoa and the character of its wooded notes are...

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Krug Month In Paris

Just for ‘Krug Month’, the champagne manufacturer is introducing culinary experiences as inspiring as they are brand new. This time placed within the framework of Parisian gastronomy, this December treat can be enjoyed by the mouthful. Krug and the egg form such a harmonious match that it seems simple and apparent, just like the audacious...

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Belvedere Vodka: Star Of The Royal Monceau Jardin D’Hiver

This is a delicious announcement as winter falls upon us. At the heart of the French capital, the Royal Monceau’s terrace will play host to Belvedere vodka’s signature cocktails, elaborated in perfect harmony with a selection of amuse-bouches imagined by restaurant Matsuhisa Paris’ head chef. The experience is definitely up to the hype: a hologram...

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A Delectable New Afternoon Tea At The Shangri-La Paris

Since September of 2015, afternoon tea at the Shangri-La has reflected the creativity of chef Christophe Moret and his chef pâtissier Michaël Bartocetti – presenting the image of a kitchen that beats to the rhythm of the seasons and nature. Back then, the duo was already rising to the occasion through a number of delectable...

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La Réserve Paris Wins Two Awards

The hotel received unanimous praise from the members of the jury – composed of 22 correspondents and reporters from big names in international journalism. The Prix Villégiature rewards the most splendid hotels in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East in 20 distinct categories. La Réserve Paris Hotel & Spa was awarded “Best Hospitality and...

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When Pierre Hermé Met Kurush Bharucha

Is there any more delicate and delectable moment than tea time? One day last May, Pierre Hermé and Kurush Bharucha met up to prove that no, few things can ever equal this moment. The rest is history. After a number of failed attempts, suddenly, in the middle of the day, the perfect pairing was born....

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Le Bar Botaniste At The Shangri-La

The history of the Shangri-La begins in 1896. In that year Roland Bonaparte, Napoleon’s nephew, a renowned writer and botanist, had a private residence built at 10 Avenue d’Iéna in Paris. Built to house his herbarium – the largest private one in the world at that time, with over 2,500,000 specimens – today the Shangri-La...