L’HÔTEL DU COLLECTIONNEUR

Address: 51 – 57 Rue de Courcelles, 75008 Paris France

Phone: +33 1 58 36 67 00

More than just a stay, we invite you to enjoy a unique experience, a plunge into the glitz and chic of a bygone era.

The Hôtel du Collectionneur nestles on rue de Courcelles, opposite Parc Monceau and close to the Palais de l’Élysée and rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. It celebrates the legacy of the majestic private mansions that marked the Second Empire landscape. Inspired in particular by Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann’s Hôtel du Collectionneur at the 1925 Universal Exhibition, the hotel pays tribute to the splendor of Art Deco.

Program Inclusions

Your trip package includes: six night deluxe accommodations and all group events as indicated on the program agenda.

Airline Reservations

Flight arrangements are not included in this package. However, we are partnering with Jet Set Travel Concepts who will be more than happy to assist you.

Here is their contact information:

Jay Lane – Phone Number 706 – 300 – 4516

Email jay@jetsettravelconcepts.com

Arrival Information

Please note this year Ground transportation is NOT included in the package. We suggest you use the following:

For private transfer: individuals or group; you can contact:

Metropolis DMC :

Justine.livet@metropolis-dmc.com

At the airport, there are official taxi ranks

Our tips for recognizing an official taxi

• Refuse all solicitations inside the terminal
• For your safety, be careful with soliciting, it’s forbidden!
• Spot the “Taxi” signs and follow them to find dedicated stations outside the terminals.
• Check the illuminated taxi sign before getting on board. The device on the car top must be green.
• Check if a counter showing the price is present
  On arrival, pay the price indicated on the meter.

To leave the airport, you will find taxis at the exit to the baggage claim area of your arrival terminal:

• Terminal 1: exit 24 on the arrivals level
• Terminal 2A: exit 6
• Terminal 2B: arrivals level
• Terminal 2C: exit 14
• Terminal 2D: exit 7
• Terminal 2E: gate 10 on the arrivals level
• Terminal 2F: gate 11 on the arrivals level
• Terminal 2G: blue gate
• Terminal 3: exit of the arrivals hall

https://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle

Documentation

All U.S. citizens need a valid passport to enter France If you do not have a passport or your passport has expired, log onto www.state.gov for information on how to obtain a passport. Please be advised that obtaining your passport could take six (6) to eight (8) weeks.

In 2025, the new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will require passport holders from 60 visa-exempt countries, including the U.S., to apply for approval to enter 30 European countries. ETIAS is set to launch sometime around May 2025, though the launch date has been pushed back many times (most recently from 2024); it could be changed again.

Travel Insurance

Please find the information for trip insurance below:

• www.travelguard.com
• www.safteywing.com

Language

French is the official language of France.

Climate

Temperatures in early October range from 63°F during the day and 50°F at night in Paris.

Wardrobe

Comfortable, casual, and loose-fitting clothing and shoes are the key to relaxed travel. Clothes that do not wrinkle easily work best (i.e. khakis, dress slacks, casual blouses or sport shirts). Dressing in layers allows you to adjust to climate changes.

For sightseeing or tours, be sure to pack for comfort. Light cotton slacks, khakis, shorts, jeans, T-shirts and sport blouses/shirts work well. Sneakers and sandals are suggested.

Business casual attire is suggested for all Scientific Sessions and Welcome reception (jackets and ties optional).
Gala Attire – Cocktail.

Currency

The Euro is the official currency of France.

Cuisine

French food culture is known for its sophisticated cuisine, which is considered a backbone of Western cooking. Meals are often multi-course affairs that can last for hours. Meals typically include an appetizer, main dish, and dessert, but there can be more.

The cuisine is made to work together, with each plate complementing the other. Some well-known French dishes include coq au vin, escargots, steak tartare, and pot au feu. France is also known for its variety of cheeses, with around 452 different classifications. Wine is often paired with meals, and there are rules for which wines to drink with which meals.

Restaurants

• Lino (1 min walk) : Italian cuisine with fresh produce. 61 rue de Courcelles. Open daily
• Le Valois (4 min walk) : Classic restaurant with local menu offering meat and fish dishes, desserts and extensive wine list. 1 Place Rio de Janeiro. Open daily.
• Le Camondo (7 min walk) : Adventurous French dishes & a robust wine list in a striking retro-chic space with a leafy courtyard. 61bis Rue de Monceau. Open daily & brunch only on Sunday.
• L’Elysée St-Honoré (7 min walk) : Elegant restaurant with a glass terrace, offering refined French brasserie dishes with Corsican specialities. 205 Rue du Faubourg St-Honoré. Open daily.
• Les 110 de Taillevent (8 min walk) : Original chic French restaurant known for its selection of 110 wines by the glass. 195 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Open Monday to Friday.
• Les Cocottes (9 min walk) : This minimalist and contemporary chic restaurant serves fine French flavors in casseroles. 14 Rue Beaujon. Open Monday to Friday.
• Le Petit BeefBar (10 min walk) : Le Petit Beefbar reenchants the codes

Electricity

In France, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of type E are used. The standard voltage is 230 V at a frequency of 50 Hz.

Time Zone

Paris falls under the Central European Time (CET) and is 6 hours ahead of New York time (Eastern Daylight Time), depending on daylight savings. In 2025 daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 9th and will end on Sunday, November 2.