Hôtel De Vendôme * * * *

Restaurants & Lounges
Upstairs, the very British Bar de Vendôme invites you to its soft mahogany atmosphere, Chesterfield armchairs, and prints.

Whether it's a refined breakfast, a lunch break, or a glass of champagne at any time of the evening, the Bar Vendôme team will welcome you with a smile.

You can also enjoy a "jazzy" atmosphere at the beginning of evening, and the presence of a pianist.

Bar de Vendôme

In a cosy atmosphere reminiscent of the other side of the Channel, the “Bar de Vendôme”, with subdued lights, Chesterfield armchairs, mahogany walls and furniture, is the perfect place for your breakfast, business lunch, a five o'clock tea, a glass of champagne or a unique cocktail created by the barman while listening to the pianist.

Restaurant de Vendôme

The restaurant, available for private parties on request, is decorated with the same rich English décor as the bar. Elaborated by Chef Frédéric Fallope, the light menu emphasizes exotic spices, fresh herbs and delicate flavours.

Meeting Rooms

The Salon de Vendôme: for prestigious receptions of up to 150 persons
Reception room with conservatory form seminars or private evening functions
Seats 90
Accomodates 120 for cocktails

The Hôtel de Vendôme is located near:

The Grand Palais, Elysée Palais, National Assembly, place de la Concorde, Jeu de Paume and Orangerie museums, Madeleine church, Orsay Museum, Place Vendôme, Garnier Opera, Comédie Française theatre, Palais Royal, Place de la Victoire, and Deluxe department stores and shops of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

Place Vendôme is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful architectural sites en Paris. It was built on the iniative of Louvois, chief steward of buildings under Louis XIV. Construction began in 1686 under the management of JH Mansart and Boffrand.
The square has an octagonal shape, open at the centre of its south and north sides. It was first called "Place des Conquêtes", then "Louis le Grand", from 1699 to the Revolution. From 1793 to 1799 it was known as the place "Des Piques". It finally became Place Vendôme, named after an ancient residence, except for 1871, when the Commune (Paris revolutionary government) named it "Place Internationale".
During this period, it was an ideal setting for the king's statue, as well as a large speculative operation. In fact, once the façades were built, the lots behind them were sold at very high prices to individuals. Most residences were thus built for financiers and farmer generals such as Law, Reich de Pennautier, Crozat, etc. They have remained intact since their creation. This means that the Royal Chancellery, now Ministry of Justice, has been at numbers 11- 13 for two and a half centuries.
Frédéric Chopin died at no. 12 in 1848, and César Ritz opened his famous hotel at no. 15 at the beginning of the XXth century. At the dawn of the third millennium, this square has not lost its attraction and prestige, housing the most famous names in jewellery. The Colonne Vendôme replaced the ancient equestrian statue of Louis XIV in 1806 (which dated from 1699). Napoleon had a 43-meter column built on an original white marble 10-meter pedestal, a pure imitation of the Trajane column in Rome, to honour the soldiers who won the battle of Austerlitz.
The bronze used for the bas-reliefs comes from melting nearly 250 Russian and Austrian cannons. A statue of the Emperor enthroned its summit, dressed as Caesar. This work by Chaudet was replaced in 1814 with an enormous fleur-de-lis. In 1833, under Louis-Philippe's reign, the column was topped once again with a statue of Napoleon, this time created by Seurre. Napoleon III provided the original statue of the Emperor in Roman dress (1853). Dismounted in 1870 at the painter Courbet's initiative, the column and statue were re-erected in May 1873, after restoration.
The rue de la Paix was opened in 1806, through the ancient Capuchin Convent, a site that was occupied from 1633 to 1687 by the horse market. The Capuchin Convent, formerly located in the rue Saint-Honoré, was transferred in 1688 to close the Place Vendôme. Its chapel was at the site of the rue de la Paix's roadway, and its entry where no. 4 is now located. It was originally named rue Napoléon, and has its current name since 1814. It is a continuation of Place Vendôme, and boasts names of known jewellers such as the famous Cartier firm.