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Grazia USA
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
Belle Époque Romance Meets Modern Luxury On The Seine At This Parisian Hotel
Photo: @hotellutetia, Instagram Picture this: your morning starts with a quintessential French breakfast, warm croissants, freshly squeezed orange juice, and rich café crème. You sip, you savour, and you watch as Paris slowly comes to life below, and once again the French (or you) fall in love with life all over again. From its restaurants to its glistening Eiffel Tower suites, the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Paris is like living the true Parisian dream. This palace-style hotel is romantically set along the street of Babylon in the 6th arrondissement, making it convenient and perfect for shopping and curious excursions around the famous Rue de Rennes. This Art Nouveau is not just an illustration of literature; it's an iconic landmark that has hosted the likes of famous artists such as Picasso, Sartre, and James Joyce. This left-bank glamour hotel has a total of 184 rooms and suites, with the top floor featuring GRAZIA's favourite Eiffel Deluxe Rooms, which offer balconies with show-stopping views of Saint-Germain's landscape and, of course, the Eiffel Tower. Designed by Louis‑Charles Boileau and Henri Tauzin, each room at the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia is a masterclass in Parisian elegance. Belgian oak floors, eucalyptus‑veneer panelling, and Murano glass lights that create a warm, romantic atmosphere with just the right touch of heritage. Think buttery 500-thread-count sheets, Carrara marble bathrooms bathed in natural light, and deep soaking tubs that feel more sculpture than fixture. Photo: @hotellutetia, Instagram Although the atmosphere is something everyone feels instantly, the gastronomy at Brasserie Lutetia is truly on another level. Tucked beneath a glass roof, this is the checkpoint where Parisians mass to wine, dine, and be seen in the spirit of Saint-Germain society. Here, refined French classics are brought to life under the direction of Executive Chef Patrick Charvet, whose culinary style masterfully merges tradition with modernity. Using seasonal ingredients and delicate technique, he reimagines classic French dishes for the everyday modern diner. Some standout plates include the perfectly seared sole meunière, elegant beef tartare, and oysters fresh from the raw bar. From sunrise breakfasts to late-night glasses of Chablis, Brasserie Lutetia delivers effortlessly chic Left Bank dining. We recommend the full experience, terrace seat included. Photo: @hotellutetia, Instagram Stay for the oyster-leaf martinis at Bar Joséphine, where old-school Parisian novels meet modern-day mixology. Named after the iconic Joséphine Baker, it holds a mood that feels straight out of a black-and-white film. The signature cocktails are as artistic as the surroundings; floor-to-ceiling restored frescoed and velvet banquettes, topped by a jazz repertoire that flows from room to room. From jet-lag recovery massages to Cellcosmet facials, The Akasha Spa wellness escape features a dreamy menu of treatments that include Eastern rituals with modern skincare science. Not to mention a 17-metre indoor pool, steam room, sauna, and guided meditation sessions, each detail is fashioned with maximum restoration in mind. The bonus? An in-house salon by Christophe-Nicolas Biot, an artist and mastermind in the hair world, that will leave you feeling better than when you came in. topics: PARIS, The Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Grazia travel, HOTELS, LUXURY
The National
9 hours ago
- General
- The National
Uniqlo store's colonial ties uncovered by Scottish university research
Paul Max Morin, a French associate researcher at the University of Stirling and a lecturer at the Menton (Alpes-Maritimes) campus of Sciences Po Paris since 2018, recently discovered a safe in the Uniqlo store in Marseille which customers enter to use the fitting rooms. 'The building was actually a colonial bank that was created at the end of the 19th century, 1865, to finance basically the colonisation in Algeria,' Morin, 37, explained. READ MORE: Nobel-winning Scottish chemist predicts Alzheimer's drugs in 5 years 'It is a shock, to be between the past and the present in which in you have today, young French people that may be working or buying clothes, not knowing that the safe contained the wealth and resources that were that were created by the exploitation of Algeria and maybe their direct, great grandparents.' The opulent building still retains Art Nouveau features from the original bank alongside the safe, including ornamental railings and an engraved exterior gate. As part of the project titled "The Empire's Vault' alongside a team of his second-year political science students, Morin set out to get an information plaque installed by store management, and carried out research on the store's customers and their personal connection to Algeria. The team found that 42% of the store's customers had a family connection to Algeria and 66% had a negative view of colonization. "When Paul Max Morin contacted us, we were initially surprised," a spokesperson for Uniqlo France said. "Then we saw the opportunity to convey the right message about the building's colonial past, in a factual, humble, and respectful manner." Uniqlo added: "We supported the project before knowing these figures.' 'You never know what you're going to discover' Stirling University assisted in funding the project, with Morin adding: 'I think Stirling understood the originality of the projects and obviously Scotland has its own heritage with the empire and the colonization of countries as part of the UK. 'When I came to Scotland, I did the tour of Glasgow with some artists went through the cemetery and stuff and you had the statues of former slave owners and so on and in the space you have no signs, no way to actually understand the wealth of Glasgow. 'There was the wealth of all these slave owners, and they are presented as, you know, captains or industrial owner, and so on, but you can't actually guess where the wealth is coming from and how it was created, which is my main purpose here. READ MORE: St Andrews rector to make discrimination claim against university after Gaza row 'We could also, in my eyes, organise some colonial tools to explain where the wealth is coming from, and this tour I did in Glasgow made me think of that. Or we could also work on the colonial legacy like the physical presence of this history to tell. In a message to fellow academics in Scotland, Morin said: 'You never know what you're going to discover. Or is there something that you've learned through this that others should know? 'I would also say be a bit broader with the teaching experience, involve students in the making of the education. I think that's a great experience and trying to connect research with local stakeholders to have an impact on what we study - that's very dynamic in academia.'
The National
10 hours ago
- General
- The National
Uniqlo store's colonial past uncovered by Scotland lecturer
Paul Max Morin, a French associate researcher at the University of Stirling and a lecturer at the Menton (Alpes-Maritimes) campus of Sciences Po Paris since 2018, recently discovered a safe in the Uniqlo store in Marseille which customers enter to use the fitting rooms. 'The building was actually a colonial bank that was created at the end of the 19th century, 1865, to finance basically the colonisation in Algeria,' Morin, 37, explained. READ MORE: Nobel-winning Scottish chemist predicts Alzheimer's drugs in 5 years 'It is a shock, to be between the past and the present in which in you have today, young French people that may be working or buying clothes, not knowing that the safe contained the wealth and resources that were that were created by the exploitation of Algeria and maybe their direct, great grandparents.' The opulent bank still retains Art Nouveau features from the original bank alongside the safe, including ornamental railings and an engraved exterior gate. As part of the project titled "The Empire's Vault' alongside a team of his second-year political science students, Morin set out to get an information plaque installed by store management, and carried out research on the store's customers and their personal connection to Algeria. The team found that 42% of the store's customers had a family connection to Algeria and 66% had a negative view of colonization. "When Paul Max Morin contacted us, we were initially surprised," a spokesperson for Uniqlo France said. "Then we saw the opportunity to convey the right message about the building's colonial past, in a factual, humble, and respectful manner." Uniqlo added: "We supported the project before knowing these figures.' 'You never know what you're going to discover' Stirling University assisted in funding the project, with Morin adding: 'I think Stirling understood the originality of the projects and obviously Scotland has its own heritage with the empire and the colonization of countries as part of the UK. 'When I came to Scotland, I did the tour of Glasgow with some artists went through the cemetery and stuff and you had the statues of former slave owners and so on and in the space you have no signs, no way to actually understand the wealth of Glasgow. 'There was the wealth of all these slave owners, and they are presented as, you know, captains or industrial owner, and so on, but you can't actually guess where the wealth is coming from and how it was created, which is my main purpose here. READ MORE: St Andrews rector to make discrimination claim against university after Gaza row 'We could also, in my eyes, organise some colonial tools to explain where the wealth is coming from, and this tour I did in Glasgow made me think of that. Or we could also work on the colonial legacy like the physical presence of this history to tell. In a message to fellow academics in Scotland, Morin said: 'You never know what you're going to discover. Or is there something that you've learned through this that others should know? 'I would also say be a bit broader with the teaching experience, involve students in the making of the education. I think that's a great experience and trying to connect research with local stakeholders to have an impact on what we study - that's very dynamic in academia.'
CBS News
24-07-2025
- CBS News
Staff at Sacramento-area hotel believe dozens of missing peackocks were stolen
Dozens of peacocks and peahens known for wandering the grounds of a historic Art Deco hotel in the Sacramento Delta are missing, and the hotel staff said this week that they believe the birds were stolen. After a customer at the Ryde Hotel on Sunday mentioned seeing two men grabbing one of the birds and putting it inside a cage on the bed of a pickup truck, the staff did a count and realized only four of their exotic birds remained, David Nielsen, the hotel's general manager, said. "We're not sure why anyone would do anything like this, but the staff is absolutely heartbroken," Nielsen said. Authorities are investigating the case as a property crime. The male birds are valued at $2,000 each and the peahens at $1,000 each, said Sgt. Amar Gandhi, a spokesperson at the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. He didn't share any additional information. "The peacocks have been here for about 14 years, and they were brought in by the new owner of the hotel. Nielsen told CBS Sacramento. " And we were very excited to get them. We've had generations of them over the years, and they became part of the family." Peacocks are common in Art Nouveau design. Staff fed them leftovers of filet mignon, prime rib and salmon, and over time, the birds became tamer. They got used to people, and the employees began seeing them as pets, even naming some of them. Rafe Goorwitch, the hotel's catering coordinator, said he fed a group of about 15 peafowls twice every day. He named the biggest one Alibaba, Baba for short, because he would walk through the hotel like he owned the place. "I joked with the owner that we worked for Baba because he would walk through the dinner rooms, the ballrooms and the garden with this attitude that he was the boss," Goorwitch said. Peacocks tend to be aloof, but Baba "became like a dog," he said. Since the news about the missing birds became public, people have been calling the hotel with tips and possible sightings, including reports of neighbors with new peacock pets, Nielsen said. Hotel staff are hoping the birds are found and returned home. For now, the hotel has added better and more surveillance cameras, and there are plans to add more fencing. "They really meant a lot to us," Nielsen said. Walnut Grove is a delta town located in southern Sacramento County, about 28 miles south of the city of Sacramento.
7NEWS
23-07-2025
- 7NEWS
Dozens of peacocks and peahens believed to have been stolen from Ryde Hotel in northern California, US
Dozens of peacocks and peahens known for wandering the grounds of a historic Art Deco hotel in the US are missing, and the hotel staff said Tuesday they believe the birds were stolen. After a customer at the Ryde Hotel — in northern California — mentioned seeing two men grabbing one of the birds and putting it inside a cage on the bed of a pickup truck on Sunday, the staff did a count and realised only four of their exotic birds remained, hotel general manager David Nielsen said. 'We're not sure why anyone would do anything like this, but the staff is absolutely heartbroken,' Nielsen said. Authorities are investigating the case as a property crime. The male birds are valued at $2000 each and the peahens at $1000 each, Sergeant Amar Gandhi, a spokesperson at the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, said. He did not share any additional information. The owner purchased five of the birds to wander the grounds 14 years ago. They reproduced 'to the point that they became a signature of the hotel', Nielsen said. Peacocks are common in Art Nouveau design. Staff fed them leftovers of filet mignon, prime rib and salmon, and over time, the birds became tamer. They got used to people, and the employees began seeing them as pets, even naming some of them. Rafe Goorwitch, the hotel's catering coordinator, said he fed a group of about 15 peafowls twice every day. He named the biggest one Alibaba, Baba for short, because he would walk through the hotel like he owned the place. 'I joked with the owner that we worked for Baba because he would walk through the dinner rooms, the ballrooms and the garden with this attitude that he was the boss,' Goorwitch said. Peacocks tend to be aloof, but Baba 'became like a dog', he said. Since the news about the missing birds became public, people have been calling the hotel with tips and possible sightings, including reports of neighbours with new peacock pets, Nielsen said. Hotel staff are hoping the birds are found and returned home. For now, the hotel has added better and more surveillance cameras, and there are plans to add more fencing. 'They really meant a lot to us,' Nielsen said.
