Le Meurice introduces ‘Les Lundis Musicaux’ Package
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Le Meurice introduces ‘Les Lundis Musicaux’ Package

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Who? Le Meurice What? Le Meurice has recently unveiled their new Les Lundis Musicaux package taking place on Mondays until June. The package includes VIP concert tickets and special post-event cocktail receptions at Le Théâtre du Palais Royal as well as one night’s accommodation and breakfast. Prices start from €1,025. When? Various dates available from now Where? 228 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France How? For more information, visit www.dorchestercollection.com Fly via British Airways

Crossing borders at Riberach

Crossing borders at Riberach

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Who? La Coopérative at Riberach Hotel What? With almost nothing around for miles except vineyards, Riberach is surely one hotel restaurant that focuses on wine. While the wine list is considered, the food is equally refined. With a focus on local produce, the well structured French fare also takes influences from nearby Basque country. Relatively unknown right now, it’s certainly one to watch. When? Open year round Where? 2a, Route de Caladroy, 66720 Belesta, France How? For more information, see www.riberach.com Fly via Air France

The Drink Aristocrat’s guide to: Bollinger
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The Drink Aristocrat’s guide to: Bollinger

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The House of Bollinger is very sophisticated indeed. With some of the most delicate and decadent sparkling wines from the Champagne region in their arsenal, there is little wonder. Affectionately known in the UK as ‘Bolly’, the Bollinger story begun over 400 years ago when one of the founding families of the Bollinger brand, the Hennequins, began dabbling in wine making on their land in Cramant. By the 18th Century, wine was being produced on this land by the Villermont family. It was not until 1829 that the champagne house, Renaudin Bollinger, was founded by the three fathers of the brand: Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin and German born Jacques…

Stay in a wine vat at Belesta
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Stay in a wine vat at Belesta

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Who? Riberach, Belesta What? Head to Belesta to stay at the converted winery hotel, Riberach. Nestled in the very heart of Languedoc-Roussillon’s wine region, Riberach boasts rooms that were previously fermentation tanks, a gastronomic restaurant and a working winery. And to boost its eco-credentials, the entire hotel, restaurant and winery is temperature moderated with geo-thermal energy. When? Open year round Where? 2a, Route de Caladroy, 66720 Belesta, France How? For more information, see www.riberach.com Ten photos from Riberach Fly via Air France

Prince Hubert de Polignac cognac trunk

Prince Hubert de Polignac 888 trunk

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Who? Prince Hubert de Polignac cognac and T.T Trunks What? Prince Hubert de Polignac cognac and T.T Trunks have teamed up to create the hand made “888 trunk”. The collectors’ item is a luxury cognac and poker trunk containing a super aged Prince Hubert de Polignac cognac and poker game set. Priced at 24 000€ When? Available now Where? T.T.TRUNKS store at Jovoy Paris, 4, rue de Castiglione 75001 Paris, France www.jovoyparis.com How? Exclusive to the store Fly via KLM

Studio Galimard

Bespoke Galimard fragrance

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Who? Galimard perfume What? The first luxury perfumer in France is offering an entirely bespoke fragrance creation service. You will have private consultations with the master perfume where you can explore fragrances and find a combination that suits you. Once your perfume is created you will receive a luxury gift set of your creation. The formula for your creation will be kept on file at Galimard and you will be able to re-order your personal fragrance from anywhere in the world. Priced at between 5000€ and 10000€. When? Sessions are available by appointment only. Where? Place Général de Gaulle, 06360 Eze, France www.studiogalimard.com How? For reservations call +33 (0) 4.93.09.20.00 or email galimard@galimard.com Fly via KLM