‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ is definitely a Paris thing. There’s no denying the City of Light is supremely stylish, and there’s no better way to experience it in style than a stay at the Hotel Ritz Paris. This legendary hotel is the perfect home base for a “Best Of” European vacation. The playground of royalty and the rich since César Ritz turned Duc de Lauzun’s palace into a hotel in 1898, the opulent pleasure palace is gleaming from millions in upgrades since Mohamed Al Fayed bought it in 1979. Redesigned rooms remain traditional French and decadent with Italian silk satin sheets yet they’re packed with cutting-edge goodies like Wi-Fi and plasma TVs with Bose sound. Service is flawless yet unpretentious and indulgences are everywhere, from the 100,000-bottle wine cellar with rare bottles from the Grand Crus to the spa, beauty salon and lavish pool with mosaics and frescoes. Best of all, you’re within a brief walk to the Louvre, Notre Dame and everything else that makes Paris so special. No wonder CoCo Chanel lived in the Ritz for 35 years.

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