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27Apr

Closer to David Nardin, Deputy F&B Manager at the Saint James Paris

Written by james, the 27 April in category Backstage, 0 comment

At the Saint James Paris, a lot of staff members have been employed for many years. They help create the very specific atmosphere guests usually seek and praise. Among them, David Nardin, Deputy F&B Manager:

jamie: Tell us about your job!

David Nardin: My role is to assist our F&B Manager Nicolas Charlotte in managing the restaurant team. We work hard to create a true team spirit, both within the F&B departments and with the other departments of the hotel, with one goal: a positive and efficient communication.
This is made easier at the Saint James : with its vocation of being like a “home” to its guests, staff members are keen to share these values. (more…)

17Apr

Delicious South-Western cuisine at Les Jalles

Written by james, the 17 April in category Idées restos, 0 comment

After acquiring fame with their successful “Bistrot Volnay”, Magali Marian et Delphine Alcover pleasantly surprise us again with their newly-open Les Jalles. At a few steps from the Place Vendôme, enjoy a delicious traditional south-western cuisine!

Specificity of the restaurant: its rotissoire that you can see and smell from the dining room and that will make your mouth water! Stephane Leroi’s team will be very happy to welcome you every day from noon to 2.30pm and from 7pm to 10.30pm and to carve poultry in front of you. Wine lovers will find a large choice of good vintages from Bordeaux but also a lot of others! Upstairs, a bar welcomes you from 6pm to 2am for a drink and delicious “savories”.

Our Concierge Maxime recommends you this already trendy new spot. Our Concierge team would be happy to book your table.

Lunch menu at 42 Euro, Menu “to share” on Sunday called “Un dimanche en famille” at 72 Euro.

14, rue des Capucines, 2nd. Tel: +33 1 42 61 66 71

17Apr

2012 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List!

Written by james, the 17 April in category What’s up?, 0 comment

Condé Nast Traveler, the reference for luxury escapes around the world, has just selected the Saint James Paris in its 2012 Hot List ! Published each year, it selects only 121 hotels throughout the world and represents an unavoidable guideline for every traveler looking for hot new places, from restaurants to hotels and spas.
Check out the “Saint James Experience” report by Condé Nast Traveler !

11Apr

Your own house at the Saint James Paris

Written by james, the 11 April in category What’s up?, 0 comment

The Saint James Paris has just unveiled its newly decorated pavilions! The two free-standing gatehouses on 3 levels both offer: a lounge with working area and mini-kitchen, a bedroom upstairs, and a special theme-room that is different in each of them.

The Spa of the “Pavillon d’Amour” (‘Love Pavilion’) offers a fully private well-being space for two with arabesque tiling, a steam room of grey mosaic, a 4-postered double-tub as well as two massage tables. All the Gemology treatments of the main spa can be provided in the Pavillon d’Amour.

The 4-postered double tub in the spa of the Pavillon d'Amour

In the Pavillon Belles-Feuilles, the leisure room provides a truly unique hideway to movie-goers and video-game addicts. Dressed in warm velvets, it offers a panoramic screen that appears by a click on a remote, a DVD player and games console with a selection of games and DVDs (selection by Bambi Sloan, from “Zazie dans le métro” by Louis Malle, to “Paris by night” by David Hare or “Midnight in Paris” by Woody Allen).

It is now possible to enjoy all the services of a Relais & Châteaux property with staying in your own Parisian house!

06Apr

Interview with Pauline, new Spa Manager

Written by james, the 06 April in category Backstage, 0 comment

Between two treatments, we have had the chance to interview Pauline, the new Spa Manager. Now that you know her, why not taking an appointment?

Jamie: What does your job consist in?

Pauline Jégu: As Spa Manager, my duties are varied. I carry out our exclusive range of high quality cares created by Gemology. From face cares of precious stones to relaxing massages going through body scrubbing of mango… My role is also to set up offers, animations or events such as theme evenings and invite our faithful clients to discover our Gemology products.

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20Mar

Saint James: 2 cities, 2 spirits by Relais & Châteaux

Written by james, the 20 March in category What’s up?, 1 comment

Two “Saint James“, both members of Relais & Châteaux, the coincidence could not go without being underlined! In spite of their very different decors, both Saint James are as one in their efforts to offer their guests a unique experience. It is now possible to experience both properties with a single booking!
On the top of a hill, in the heart of the little village of Bouliac, the “southern” Saint James offers calm and relaxation in its 4 pavilions designed by Jean Nouvel. Surrounded by gardens, it offers a view on Bordeaux and the Landes from your own bed (!) or from the 2-Michelin starred restaurant by Michel Portos. Since 1993, the Chef offers an irreverent cuisine mixing Mediterranean flavours, exotic touches and South-Western tradition.

Before or right after a taste of Jean Nouvel’s sobriety, change setting for the “crazy-chic” atmosphere imagined by Bambi Sloan for the Parisian Saint James. A few steps from the Champs Elysées, the Eiffel Tower and the luxury boutiques of Victor Hugo avenue, the experience continues at Paris’ only chateau-hotel and in its gardens.

At 1850 Euro, this offer for 2 persons includes 4 nights (2 in Bouliac, 2 in Paris), breakfast daily and 2 dinners* (Degustation menu in Bouliac, Club menu in Paris)
* : drinks excluded
Contact us for your reservation and feel the Relais & Châteaux atmosphere in these 2 amazing properties!

16Mar

La Bayadère in Paris!

Written by james, the 16 March in category What’s up?, 0 comment

Enjoy Marius Petipa’s masterpiece and admire the talent and the elegance of his protagonists who will tell you the famous story of La Bayadère. The Opera de Paris is the sole legatee of the choreography you will have the pleasure to attend, the one by Rudolf Noureev. You will be carried away by Ludwig Minkus’ music and fascinated by Joshua Hoffalt (who received the title of “danseur étoile” after the first representation) and Aurélie Dupont’s talents, interpreting both the warrior Solor and the sacred dancer Nikiya. They will be accompanied in this grandiose production by the Corps de Ballet and the Orchestra of the Opera de Paris. Until April 15th, 2012 at the Opera Bastille.

04Jan

A fabulous night at the Saint James Paris

Written by james, the 04 January in category What’s up?, 0 comment

If one of your good resolutions is to treat yourself, why not starting 2012 in the cosy and crazy-chic atmosphere of the Saint James Paris? Only chateau-hotel of Paris and new flagship of Relais & Chateaux, the hotel offers you exceptional moments until March 31st with a guaranteed upgrade and a VIP Welcome with home-made pastries. A wonderful idea for making an after-Christmas present, and a good opportunity to discover the new Saint James Paris by Bambi Sloan! Book now, from 360 Euro in a Superior room.

25Nov

The Truffle Menu at the Saint James Paris

Written by james, the 25 November in category What’s up?, 0 comment

Until the 22^nd of December, the truffle – the white and the black – is honoured at the Saint James Paris. This year again, the chef Cyrille Robert has imagined some refined dainties around this famous mushroom. Pasta Marguerite Risotto of white truffle from Alba, duck foie gras, velvety polenta, medallion of veal shank, carpaccio of kernel of scallops, but also iced mousse or creamed chocolate… From starter to dessert, you can have a delicious meal “Only truffle”. The sommelier has selected a list of wines in order to pair delicacies and wine and sublimate this greatly prized mushroom. For amateurs, experts, or if you want to live a unique experience at the Saint James Paris entirely redecorated, you absolutely need to come and enjoy the Truffle Menu 2011!

Set Menu at 110.00 Euro, or a la carte

Restaurant open to the public for dinner from 7.30 pm, from Monday to Saturday

Don’t hesitate to book at +33 (0)1 44 05 81 81

17Nov

A major news delivered by the G.M.!

Written by james, the 17 November in category What’s up?, 0 comment

Today, jamie takes you to meet Yves Monnin, the General Manager of the Saint James Paris.

jamie: Yves, I heard you’re not going to tell us about you this time but that you have an important announcement to make.

Yves Monnin: Indeed, I have the great pleasure to announce that the Saint James Paris is joining the exclusive brand Relais & Châteaux starting 2012. All our teams have worked on this project that demanded lots of efforts. It is the result of a 2-year process, which more noticeable part is the full redecoration of the Saint James by Bambi Sloan. We are extremely proud to have been selected by the Advisory board of Relais & Châteaux, it is a great recognition of the Saint James in terms of reputation and quality of service.

j: Why Relais & Châteaux ?

Y.M.: We have applied to Relais & Châteaux for different reasons, here are the most important. First, the Saint James is the only château-hotel of the city, an emblematic little 19th-century château in its private garden. As such, it represents the very essence of a Relais & Châteauxproperty, only in the city ! Then, we share our values with Relais & Châteaux as we believe in a welcoming and sincere service to our clientele; we want it altogether caring, personalized and with a lot of character. Finally, the lily-flower, emblem of Relais & Châteaux, is a strong symbol known throughout the world to reflect these values.

j: Does belonging to Relais & Châteaux imply any changes for the Saint James, its clients and staff ?

Y.M.: Above all, it will reinforce the quality of service we offer our clients and Club members. Our being a member of Relais & Châteaux is also a real opportunity for all the staff. Participating in this adventure is a unique occasion, and I shall think the experiences made while at the Saint James will be beneficial to everyone. The expectations of the Relais & Châteaux clientele in terms of quality of service and personalization are very high, this is the reason why we all need to be very attentive and do our best to always exceed them.

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