Luxury Travel Issue 61

La Compagnie All-Business Class flights between Paris and New York La Compagnie is a newly launched French airline that offers All-Business Class transatlantic flights between New York and Paris for those that wish to enjoy a boutique-style flying experience at a smart price. The airline’s Boeing 757 made its first trip between Paris Charles de Gaulle and New York’s Newark Airport on the 11th of July. The aircraft now makes four round-trips per week and features 74 angled-flat seats, Caudalie amenity kits, stylishly-dressed flight attendants in uniforms designed by the popular brand «Vicomte A» and a menu designed by Chef Christophe Langrée. The flights leave from Paris at 5:50 PM and arrive in Newark at 8:30PM, with only 75 minutes on the ground before the flight departs back to Paris…

Le Burgundy Gourmet picnic Le Burgundy, the renowned five-star hotel located in the heart of Paris, has an exceptional offer for you to enjoy on these warm summer days. The hotel offers gourmet picnics for its guests in their location of choice (such as the nearby Tuileries Garden). The picnic basket itself is full of savory and sweet treats created by Michelin-starred Chef Pierre Rigothier from Le Baudelaire Restaurant and renowned Pastry Chef Stéphane Tranchet such as: foie gras, artichoke salad with dried tomatoes, smoked salmon, chocolate éclairs with Earl Grey tea, lemon tarts and a half a bottle of Deutz champagne. Once you’ve lolled away the afternoon, the hotel’s staff will pack up the basket, allowing you to grab a bike and rush through the streets of Paris. 6-8,…

Formerly a Carmelite convent, the Jules César Hotel in Arles grew in popularity during the 1930s, when it was a prime stop for famous artists and noblemen that were on their way towards the French Riviera such as Hemingway, Picasso and the Duke and Duchess of York. The hotel was bought by the Maranatha Group in 2013 and was entirely redesigned by Christian Lacroix and architect Olivier Sabran, which gave it a decor that blends together the baroque and the contemporary like a collage. Carpets with black & white patterns, checkers, classic chairs lined with leather, 18th century engravings on the walls - Christian Lacroix has truly managed to breathe new life into this historical place. 9, bd des Lices, 13200 Arles. Phone: + 33 (0)4 90 52 52 52.…

Opened in 1929 and famed for its two giant swimming pools, the Molitor truly was the place to be in Paris at the time. The host of swimming contests, fashion shows and classic plays became a temple of Parisian underground culture after it was closed down in the 90s. The Molitor has opened its doors once again in May 2014, inaugurated by the CEO of the Accor Group, Sébastien Bazin, which celebrated the grand opening by taking a dip into the swimming pool of the newest addition to the MGallery. Aside from its classical facade that resembles a cruise ship (large portholes, two large swimming pools, blue dressing rooms), the redesign of the Molitor has also included its Art Deco heritage, namely the stained glass windows designed by Barillet that…

Although the grand opening is set for the 1st of August, those that stroll down Kléber Avenue will be able to get a sneak peek of the Peninsula›s stunning facade, a hotel which has been in development for over 6 years. Nestled in a 19th century building located a stone›s throw away from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, this establishment is soon to be the first Peninsula Hotel in Europe and the tenth such hotel in the world. The hotel first opened its gates in 1908 and it accommodated various personalities and artists for over thirty years. In 1946, it became the headquarters of UNESCO, after which it was turned into the Conference Center for the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and remained as such until 2009. This…

The 12 new suites of Les Sources de Caudalie, which form a charming little «Village des Pêcheurs» (Fishermen’s Village) around a small lake, perfectly balance the style of fishermen’s huts on the outside with the ultra-modern design created by some of the most renowned interior designers. Established in 1999, Les Sources de Caudalie is a five-star retreat that has a charming allure of a traditional hamlet from Southwestern France. Located among the vineyards of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, a Graves great growth, the retreat hosts 61 rooms and suites located in stunning little establishments scattered around a small lake in the heart of a natural park that’s wrapped in the sweet scent of flowers. The centerpiece of the retreat is the «Île aux Oiseaux» (Bird Island) suite, which towers over…