Hôtel de Vendôme 1, Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France. Paris is the capital and the largest city of France as well as the capital of the Île-de-France region and is located in the northern part of the county. Paris is the most important political, economic and cultural centre of the country and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Paris has several prominent hills, of which the highest is Montmartre at 130 metres (427 feet). The river Seine divided Paris in two parts, the Rive Droite (right bank) in the northern part and the Rive Gauche (left bank) in the southern part. The river Seine is a major river and commercial waterway in the regions of Île-de-France and Haute-Normandie. It rise in eastern France near the Swiss Alps and flows through Paris and into the English Channel at Le Havre. Paris is situated in the north-bending arc of river Seine and includes two islands, the Île Saint-Louis and the larger Île de la Cité with the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris and forms the oldest part of the city. The Place Vendôme is one the five royal squares in Paris. This square is located in the 1st arrondissement to the north of the Tuileries Gardens and east of the Église de la Mademeine and the square is the starting point of the Rue de la Pais. This square has been designed by the architect Jules Hardouin-Masart. Napoleon erected the original column, modelled after Trajan's Column, to celebrate the victory of Austerlitz; its veneer of 425 spiraling bas-relief bronze plates were made out of cannon taken from the combined armies of Europe. The Place Vendôme has been renown for its fashionable and deluxe hotels - The Ritz, the Park Hyatt Vendôme, and the Bristol, which Edward VII preferred, now called the "Vendôme". One of Paris' most exclusive addresses reads "Number One Place Vendôme" and it could be yours if your next stay in Paris will be with Hôtel de Vendôme in the very centre of this stunning city. Hotel de Vendome neighbours all the landmarks Paris is famous for and Rue St. Honoré runs adjacent on its northern side - well-known all over the globe for its jewellery shops and perfumiers. Truly being a unique jewel, the Hôtel de Vendôme is an image of the precious gems which are surrounding it. The harmony and elegance of its lights and shades, its flowers and marbles radiate the ambience and atmosphere of a noble residence. There will be a feeling of utmost refinement in the moment you enter Hôtel de Vendôme, the unimaginable charme of ancient homes with a rich history. This mansion was built in 1723 for Pierre Perrin, who was secretary to King Louis XIV, the Sun King. In the year 1998 the Hôtel de Vendôme has been completely renovated and it combines tradition, elegance and luxury with latest comfort and modern amenities. Fashionable yet timeless, the decor is a tribute to the finest french craftsmen with marble inlay flooring, frescoes, fine art and antiques in the public areas. Hôtel de Vendôme features 19 luxurious guestrooms and 10 sumptuous suites on five floors. Every guestroom and each suite is individually decorated in colour schemes which emanate sophisticated elegance and warmth. The Restaurant and Bar "1 Place Vendôme offers refined traditional and modern French cuisine as well delicious cocktails and refreshing drinks. Hotel de Vendôme is a prestigious address to hold your event, business lunch or memorable evening.
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