Hong Kong, 18 June 2013 - With an inner courtyard, green terraces, beautiful floral decor and a hive, Mandarin Oriental, Paris puts nature and vegetation on display in a cocoon of serenity that offers a complete change of scene in the heart of Paris.
A Floral Setting by Baptiste
Mandarin
Oriental, Paris has appointed Baptiste Pitou to imagine the hotel’s
floral decor. His delicate and poetic vision delights guests daily and
his modern floral compositions can be seen everywhere in the hotel.
To
enhance the entrance to Mandarin Oriental, Paris, Baptiste will create
four beautiful floral decorations to distinguish the four seasons of the
year, including vases of seasonal flowers, mirrors from which flowers
coil, cascading walls of orchids and adornments for the holiday season.
In
room are small contemporary bouquets that accentuate the ornate work of
interior designer Sybille de Margerie and for special occasions,
Baptiste’s team can also create spectacular arrangements to enhance any
situation. Most recently 5,000 roses were displayed in the Royale
Mandarin Suite for a marriage proposal.
The Garden, an Oasis of Greenery in the Heart of the City
While located in one of the busiest neighbourhoods in Paris, the garden of Mandarin Oriental, Paris
is an oasis of serenity. Interspersed with green alcoves, the garden is
a peaceful heaven. The black marble fountain at its heart, creates a
water mirror in which the trees and the botanical wall made of ivy and
star jasmine are reflected.
Emerging
from the courtyard’s flooring, trees and bushes form a cocoon of
greenery: sweet olive branches, star magnolias, as well as camellias
inspiring the name of one of the hotel’s restaurants. All of these
plants have been selected for their white flowers.
True
to its commitment to sustainable development, Mandarin Oriental, Paris
grows its own aromatic herbs in the inner courtyard. Since the beginning
of spring, Thierry Marx has been seasoning his dishes with herbs from the garden. Mint, basil or lemon thyme are picked daily.
Since
summer of 2012, Mandarin Oriental, Paris has contributed to protect
biodiversity by hosting a hive on its roof. 50,000 bees gather nectar
from the flowers in the Tuileries Garden and produce a tasty honey. The
honey is offered to guests, for breakfast, and at Bar 8 in the Honey Kingston cocktail.
To truly enjoy the garden at Mandarin Oriental, Paris, guests can book the following experiences:
A dining experience at Camélia,
starts from EUR 48 per person on weekdays for two courses. For
restaurant reservations please contact the hotel on +33 1 70 98 74 00 / mopar-restauration@mohg.com
A cocktail at Bar 8, open daily from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m.
A “green” stay in one of the hotel suites with a terrace: the Mandarin Terrace (EUR 1,300) and the Premier Suite (EUR 2,700).
For room reservations please visit www.mandarinoriental.com/
