{"id":147572,"date":"2021-02-01T20:33:11","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T01:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/?p=147572"},"modified":"2022-05-19T17:17:37","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T21:17:37","slug":"paris-extra-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/uncategorized\/paris-extra-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Another Day: Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I used to walk down one particular street every day on the way to the metro when I lived in Paris. I\u2019d always find something I\u2019d never noticed before, like a particular curl of a leaf on one of the Haussmann-style buildings, or how the architect\u2019s name was imprinted into the concrete like a painter\u2019s signature. The whole city is like that. It\u2019s filled with undiscovered treasures, like your grandmother\u2019s jewelry box.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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If you\u2019re lucky enough to be in Paris, you might want to consider staying an extra day. To find out a little bit more, to experience something new. It could be as simple as taking a different route to a bistro and finding a chocolate shop that you didn\u2019t know about along the way. That\u2019s the beauty of taking a little added-on time to simply \u201clive\u201d in the city for a day. After you\u2019ve seen the must-sees and done the must-dos, these smaller discoveries will round out your Paris experience with intimate connections and memories that you\u2019ll hold onto forever.<\/p>\n

Use the extra day to be a fl\u00e2neur<\/em>, finding things you didn\u2019t even know you were looking for. Or ask the team at Four Seasons George V, Paris<\/a> for their recommendations on what to do with an extra hour, afternoon, or entire day. Through its Daily Discoveries<\/a> program, the team can recommend on- or off-property experiences, and pair you with an expert and an activity based on how much time you\u2019ve got to spend.<\/p>\n

You might be whisked away to the wine caves in nearby Champagne, or zip over to the Hotel\u2019s ancient gardens in nearby Versailles with Le George chef Simone Zanoni to pick what\u2019s fresh for a private cooking lesson back at the Hotel. If you\u2019re a runner craving a new route, you could join one of the staff for a brisk morning tour along the Seine.<\/p>\n

Read on for some itinerary ideas from the people who call Paris home.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jean-Claude Wietzel
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Morning:<\/strong><\/em> I\u2019m very sporty and like to make the most of a morning cycle around the Bois de Boulogne<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Afternoon:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em>On the weekends I like to go enjoy L\u2019Atelier des Lumi\u00e8res<\/a> with my family. It\u2019s a great place to see works of art and learn about new artists through immersive exhibitions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Christian Le Squer
Executive Chef<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Morning:<\/strong> <\/em>I love going to the Rungis market<\/a> a few kilometres outside Paris. It\u2019s best to arrive very early, around 5:00 am, to watch vendors set up their stalls, discover products that have just made their way in and soak up the atmosphere and hubbub of the market.<\/p>\n

Afternoon:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>On Sunday afternoons, I enjoy going to the flea market, the March\u00e9 aux Puces de Saint-Ouen<\/a>. It\u2019s the best place to hunt down all manner of objects, meet antiques dealers and be inspired by what\u2019s on display.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Simone Zanoni
Chef at Le George<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Morning:<\/strong><\/em> I have a morning ritual \u2013 I head to the vegetable garden of Le George<\/a> in Versailles to pick fruits and vegetables and come up with new recipes. It\u2019s also a fun experience, as guests can join me to discover this little green world. We leave the Hotel by Porsche, pick our vegetables and take part in a cooking class.<\/p>\n

Afternoon:<\/strong><\/em> I really like visiting the Quatrehomme<\/a> cheese shop in Paris\u2019s 6th arrondissement. Popular among Parisians, it offers over 100 cheeses.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Morning:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em> In the mornings, I like going to B.O.U.L.O.M.<\/a>, a restaurant and boulangerie in the 18th arrondissement offering a variety of bread. If I have enough time, I take a seat at one of the tables and enjoy one of the brunches on offer throughout the week.<\/p>\n

Afternoon:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em> I enjoy visiting the Mus\u00e9e du quai Branly<\/a>, a museum that\u2019s rich in history and culture where you can discover unknown civilizations. Above all, the museum is a source of inspiration for my creative work.<\/p>\n

Evening:<\/strong><\/em>When the weather is nice, I like strolling along the banks of the Seine, lined with small restaurants with music and dancing. I particularly like Rosa Bonheur<\/a>, a floating barge near the Pont Alexandre III where you can enjoy drinks and tapas-style dishes with friends in a very laid-back setting. It\u2019s an unconventional way to make the most of the charm of the Seine.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Eric Beaumard
Restaurant Director and Sommelier<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Morning:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Whenever I can, I enjoy my usual morning ritual, that is, sitting on the terrace of Les Deux Magots Caf\u00e9<\/a> in the heart of Saint Germain des Pr\u00e9s, where I sip on my morning coffee. I watch the comings and goings of parents taking their children to school, women and businessmen on their way to meetings, or regulars chatting at nearby tables.<\/p>\n

Afternoon:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>When I can, I take the train to Reims. In only 45 minutes, I find myself in the heart of France\u2019s most renowned Champagne vineyards where I can taste new vintages, meet winegrowers and chat about wine. It\u2019s the perfect getaway \u2013 great to disconnect from Paris, and an easy return trip that can be done in an afternoon.<\/p>\n

Evening: <\/strong><\/em>A stroll around Montmartre is perfect to discover the oldest vineyards in Paris hidden on the hillside. Many don\u2019t even know that it\u2019s there. When the weather is nice, it\u2019s a great spot for amateur wine enthusiasts to witness the harvest and take part in wine tasting sessions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE<\/h2>\n

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