We have driven and walked in my eternal Paris, and would like to have an imprint in my blog on the wonderful family times we had there, There is so much to see , doing my best, and glad found me these older pictures in my cd rom vault ,which now transposing in my blog for you and me, This was my former worked city, so glad to post more memorable spots on it, I thank you for your readership over the years and to bear with my rants! After Paris is to rant, shout and yelled about, me think. Therefore, here is my take on curiosities of Paris , part LVIII !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.
The Pavillon Élysée was built in the 19C for the 1900 Universal Exhibition and located on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in the 8éme arrondissement of Paris. Since 2018, the Pavillon Élysée Té (the new name) has been situated in the Champs-Élysées gardens (see post), directly opposite the Hôtel d’Évreux, now the Élysée Palace and the official residence of the President of the Republic. A concession of the City of Paris, the pavilion, was, after a period of neglect in the 1970s, successfully restored by Maison Lenôtre in 1984. The Pavillon Élysée Té combines technological modernity with Belle Époque elegance. State-of-the-art technology, combined with the venue’s modularity in terms of both size and capacity, allows for the organization of everything from the most intimate receptions to the most connected events. The venue is dedicated to private events, from weddings to seminars. It features five reception rooms, accommodating up to five hundred guests.
The Salle des Fresques or Fresco Room, a vast, modular lounge extended by an elegant rotunda conservatory, offers direct access to the terrace. While the Fresco Room retains its original moldings and paintings, it is now furnished with comfortable and functional designer furniture and state-of-the-art technical equipment., Surrounded by the greenery of the Champs-Élysées gardens, the glass rotunda of the Pavillon Elysées provides direct access to the terrace, perfectly suited for breaks and cocktails. Bathed in natural light, the glass rotunda combines the charm of original woodwork with contemporary furnishings. For your comfort, this space can be heated in winter and protected from the heat in summer thanks to its blinds. The Patio Terrace is a secluded spot, surrounded by greenery and boasting an exceptional location in the heart of the Champs-Élysées. Upstairs in the Pavillon Elysée Té, the 1900 Lounge offers breathtaking views of the Champs-Élysées and the Élysée Palace gardens. This space, ideal for business meetings and VIP events, guarantees a refined atmosphere. The Chefs’ secret garden, accessible only by VIPs. Enjoy intimate moments of conviviality around the stove for special meals. The Pavillon Elysée Té and Chef Thierry Marx welcome you to a signature menu. A mentor of Té since 2015, Chef Thierry Marx brings his exacting standards and unique sensibility to our conscious cuisine every day.
A bit of history tell us that from 1857 to 1895, the premises housed a modest establishment selling pastries and refreshments, with various tenants coming and going. Louis Auguste Paillard, already owner of the renowned Maire and Bignon restaurants, acquired it in 1895. In preparation for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, he had it replaced by a pavilion in the Neo-Louis XV style. Construction began in 1898 and was completed in 1899. From 1907 onwards, the property passed through several owners, and in 1984, the Lenôtre company (where I came to know it) took over management of the site through its dedicated subsidiary, the Société Nouvelle du Pavillon de l’Élysée. Outside, the sculptor Jules Coutan created the two stone figures adorning the sloping sides of the Marigny façade. The sculptor Jules Blanchard created the gilded cast-iron Cupid that crowns the turret’s dome. Inside, the plasterwork surrounding the ceiling painting in the main ground-floor room was crafted by Jean-Baptiste Hugues, winner of the Grand Prix de Rome for sculpture in 1875. Among its famous clients were Edward VII, Alfonso XIII, Dukes Vladimir and Alexis, Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, Prince Trubetskoy, Boni de Castellane, Arthur Meyer, Prince Henri d’Orléans, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and James Gordon Bennett.
The official Pavillon Elysée traiteur : https://www.te-traiteur.fr/des-evenements-au-gout-du-jour/le-pavillon-elysee-te/
The jardins des Champs-Élysées or the Champs-Élysées gardens, (see post) is a place of entertainment, offer refined pleasures during the day: restaurants, promenades, concerts, and theaters. In the evening, a more bohemian atmosphere prevails, with balls, cabaret shows, dancing, and revues, attracting royalty and night owls, artists, and actors, much like Montmartre. The Champs-Élysées gardens are bordered by: Cours la Reine to the south; Avenue Gabriel to the north; Avenue Matignon, the Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées-Marcel-Dassault, and Avenue Franklin-D.-Roosevelt to the west; and Place de la Concorde to the east. They are also bisected by the lower end of Avenue des Champs-Élysées; Avenue du Général-Eisenhower and Avenue Winston-Churchill also pass through the gardens. The gardens’ current appearance dates from 1840, but their origins go back to the 17C. The most wooded section of the Champs-Élysées holds many delightful surprises for visitors: magnificent structures (statues, fountains, bandstand), must-see museums (Grand Palais, Petit Palais, Palais de la Découverte), theaters (Théâtre Marigny, Théâtre du Rond-Point, Guignol puppet theater), and restaurants (Pavillon Ledoyen, Restaurant Laurent). Nature lovers will discover magnificent trees and numerous flowerbeds. A must-see while in Paris, me think
The allée Marcel-Proust is a pedestrian-only walkway, begins at Place de la Concorde at the start of Avenue Gabriel and ends at Avenue de Marigny, crossing the Champs-Élysées gardens parallel to the Avenue des Champs-Élysées on its north side. It is named after the French writer Marcel Proust. The walkway was officially named by a municipal decree on August 11, 1969, in reference to the playground of local children and students of the Lycée Condorcet, including Marcel Proust, who used to gather there between 1882 and 1886. These games in the Champs-Élysées gardens are reflected in his work, in the final part of Swann’s Way. See the quant nice octagonal pavilion-style kiosk with a counter selling soft drinks, crêpes, sandwiches, etc. part of the Champs-Élysées gardens.
The Paris tourist office on the Jardins des Champs-Élysées : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/culture/jardins-des-champs-elysees-p951
The city of Paris on the jardins des Champs-Élysées : https://www.paris.fr/lieux/jardins-des-champs-elysees-2471
The Paris tourist office on the 8éme arrondissement de Paris : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/article/explore-paris-s-8th-arrondissement-a826
The Paris tourist office on the world famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/article/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-champs-elysees-a708
There you go folks, a dandy city to explore and enjoy with the family, Memorable moments in my eternal Paris, driving and walking all over in my road warrior trails brings out sublime awesome spots with nice memorable family visits of yesteryear always remember and always looking forward to be back, eventually. Again hope you enjoy the post on curiosities of Paris, part LVIII !!! as I.
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
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