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  • Champagne at the Plaza Athenée could lead to a celebrity encounter.
  • Hotel Costes is one hot spot for both lunch and dinner, when the glamazons andtheir admirers fill the scene.
  • The Hemingway Bar at the Ritz Hotel is a favorite for pre-dinner cocktails amongthe Houston crowd.
  • Shopping at the hipster boutique Colette is a must for Houston fashionistas inthe know.
  • Le Souffle is a favorite of many visitors to Paris.
  • Shopping along the Avenue Montaigne is not child's play but is totally worth theexperience.

  • You can't beat the view from this terrace at Hotel Plaza Athénée. The Frenchjury that awarded "palace" status agreed.
  • The venerable facade of the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome belies the strikinglycontemporary interiors.
  • Le Meurice reigns as one of four "palace" hotels in Paris.
  • The living is swell in the Park Hyatt's presidential suite.
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  • The Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome presidential suite looks to the Place Vendome.
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  • A deluxe room at Le Meurice is loaded with luxurious touches that grabbed thejudges' imagination.
  • Balconies of the Hotel Plaza Athénée are brimming with bright orange geraniums.
  • Ah, to book this superior room at the Hotel Plaza Athénée.

  • We love the clubby interior the enjoys an equestrian decorative vibe.
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  • Le Restaurant Ralph's is particularly lovely in the summer months when thecourtyard is filled with greenery and flowers.
  • Wrought-iron chairs and weathered teak banquettes are dressed in profusions ofpillows in blue and white.
    Photo by Thierry Chomel
  • The restaurant shares this 17th century "hotel particular" with the Ralph Laurenflagship store.
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  • Chef Jean-Luc André single-handedly mans the kitchen in his Restaurant Petrelle.
    Photo by Shelby Hodge
  • Roses and candlelight set the romantic ambiance.
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  • Whimsical murals and zany chandelier lighting are decor elements of the chef'sdesign.
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  • Le menu
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  • Another mural, this one depicting a contemporary library.
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  • Andrew Gn's salon is grand enough for anyone paying $20,000 for a couture gown.
  • Designer Andrew Gn has transformed his former office into an elegant atelier.
  • The mural in toile gold leaf on oil features a rapturous pomegranite tree withgazelles.
  • Beyoncé wearing Andrew Gn to a black-tie gala last September.
  • The 18th century Murano glass chandelier was cut in two pieces to fit in the18th century townhouse.
  • Behind this wall, the reception offers a completely different esthetic.
  • 20th century Egyptomania furnishings by Liberty of London fill the receptionwith a dark elegance.
  • A detail of the peacock lacquer work.
  • Diane Kruger in Andrew Gn.
  • Demi Moore in Andrew Gn for the Fourth of July "White Party" in Los Angeles.
  • Jennifer Lopez wearing Andrew Gn in New York City.

  • L'Art de l' Automobile
    Photo by Pierre-Olivier Deschamps
  • The 1938 Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Coupe, one of two in existence, greets visitorsto the Musée des Arts Décoratifs.
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  • Andrew Lauren, from left, Ricky Lauren, Ralph Lauren and David Lauren at theopening night gala for "L'Art de l' Automobile"
    Photo by Carter Berg
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  • On Sunday's, the farmer's market on Boulevard Raspail in Paris goes organic andthe shoppers flock in.
    Photo by Shelby Hodge
  • Armloads of peonies and roses beckon with their fragrant beauty.
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  • Say "fromage!" The selection of cheeses is as good as at any Parisian cheeseshop and the purchase is much more fun here.
    Photo by Shelby Hodge
  • If you go, be sure and take a shopping bag as it will be hard to resist thebounty of fruits, breads, cured meats and more.
    Photo by Shelby Hodge
  • Even the fresh herbs have a romantic appeal at the Raspail market.
    Photo by Shelby Hodge
  • The aroma of the succulent roasting chickens could send a hungry shopper intodelirium.
    Photo by Shelby Hodge
  • Pastas, olives, capers and roasted peppers are among the offerings at one stall.
    Photo by Shelby Hodge
  • The fragrance of spring apricots mingled in the air with the aroma of roastingchickens and frying gallettes.
    Photo by Shelby Hodge
  • Of course, there was plenty of bread.
    Photo by Shelby Hodge
  • Even the carrots had an artistic appeal.
    Photo by Shelby Hodge

  • Bill and Stephanie Perkins are awed by Napoleon III"s opulent apartments.
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  • Becca Cason Thrash welcomes Prince Albert to the gala at the Louvre.
    Photo by Michelle Watson/CatchlightGroup.com
  • The Cour Marly was transformed into a dining salon for 300.
    Photo by Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
  • The paparazzi went wild with the arrival of Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson.
    Photo by Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
  • U.S. Ambassador to France Charles Rivkin answers question of the media as hiswife, Susan Tolson, joins him.
    Photo by Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
  • A romantic moment for Nick Florescu and Dominique Sachse.
    Photo by Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
  • Actress Roma Downey and friend try out the velvet chairs in Napoleon III'ssalon.
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  • Ranjana and Naeem Khan on the fuchsia carpet.
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  • Party stars included Becca Cason Thrash, from left, Duran Duran's John Taylor,Gela Nash Taylor and Greggory Burk.
    Photo by Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
  • Bobby and Phoebe Tudor included daughter Caroline, right, on their Louvreadventure.
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  • Bill Perkins, from left, Susan and Mike Plank and Stephanie Perkins in a partymood.
    Photo by Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
  • Fuchsia lighting and fuchsia decor transformed the Cour Marly into a fancifulsetting.
    Photo by Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
  • Ceron and Diane Lokey Farb inspired by Janet Jackson's music.
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  • Karen Pulaski Tyrell and Monsour Taghdisi on the dance floor.
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  • Neal Hamil, from left, Mike Bonini and Shafik Rifaat were among the Houstoncontingent.
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  • Janet Jackson performed at the Liaisons au Louvre II benefit Tuesday night.
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  • As Janet Jackson sang, the black-tie crowd danced close by.
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  • Susan and Michael Plank with Karen Pulaski Tyrell and Steve Tyrell
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  • Chateau Jardins Salon de the Champ de Bataille
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  • Our day began with comforting cappuccino at an eatery on the Rue Saint-Honoree.
    Photo by Shelby Hodge
  • The Parisian window displays of pastries beckon even the most calorie-conscious.
    Photo by Shelby Hodge
  • We crossed the Place de la Concorde to make our way to the Tuileries.
    Photo by Shelby Hodge
  • The great gourmet emporium Fauchon always commands a visit.
    Photo by Shelby Hodge
  • A respite in the parks in the middle of Paris is always refreshing.
    Photo by Shelby Hodge

  • Marche aux Puces
  • The bar at the Hotel Ritz is a wonderfully warm, if pricy, place to grab apre-dinner cocktail at least once.
  • The Ritz martinis are mixed to perfection.
  • The affable Andrew Gn offers a few hints on what to do in Paris.
  • Place des Vosges is the heart of the Marais where Andrew Gn's studio and newsalon are located.

  • Dinner will be at Ambassador Rivkin's official residence.
    Photo by Michel Dufour
  • The black-tie dinner and concert take place in the Louvre.
  • Janet Jackson will rock the foundations of the Louvre with her privateperformance.
    Photo by Scott McAlpine
  • Chateau du Champ de Bataille where the Louvre contingent will dine on Mondaynight.

  • Champagne, of course.
    Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
  • Croque monsieur
  • Hotel Costes is one of Paris' hot spots, so cool, in fact, it has no sign.
  • The Rue Saint-Honore offers some of the finest designer shopping in the world.
  • Smoking — it remains a popular habit in Paris.
  • Jeans are everywhere on the streets of Paris.