PARIS CITY GUIDE | NEWS

Although the Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, its history remains relatively little known to the general public. To help remedy this and bring to your attention many fascinating anecdotes and historical facts, the Roch Hotel & Spa invites you to use the monument’s new virtual reality terminals. A journey into the past awaits!

Paris is becoming an increasingly welcoming and accessible city for cyclists. Each year, kilometres of protected routes, cycle paths and green areas are added, and events intended for bicycle enthusiasts are actively promoted. To discover Paris by pedal-power during your break in the capital, take advantage of the bikes available at the Roch Hotel & Spa!

Christmas in Paris is a whirlwind of lights, music, crowds and movement. At the heart of this joyful exuberance, your Roch Hotel & Spa welcomes you amidst a cosy, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We invite you to discover our restaurant’s end-of-year menus as prepared by our chef, Rémy Bérerd...

It’s well-nigh impossible to visit Paris and not indulge in a shopping session in the city’s famous department stores. Read on as the Roch Hotel & Spa tells you all about how to make the most of your retail therapy session. It involves the private salons of the Bon Marché...

The season’s chill and the long nights are upon us. The desire to take refuge in a warm, magical setting and enjoy some delicious food becomes ever stronger. Take a break from the big city’s winter desert by making a stopover in the oasis of the Roch Hotel & Spa: Khaïma...

Imagine being able to see, all in one place, the Vitruvian Man, the Mona Lisa, the study for the Adoration of the Magi and the Belle Ferroniere... These, along with 120 other works by the Italian Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci, will be on display at the Louvre between October 24th, 2019 and February 24th, 2020. Book your tickets when you reserve your room at the Roch Hotel & Spa!

From October 17th to 20th, contemporary art takes hold of the heart of Paris when the capital hosts the Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain (International Fair of Contemporary Art) at the Grand Palais. As well as being the essential event for gallery owners, artists, art dealers, collectors and enthusiasts, FIAC also offers a friendly welcome to anyone who simply wants to dip a toe in the currents of contemporary creativity. Don’t miss it during your stay at the Roch Hotel & Spa!

Paris has always combined sport and elegance; the French Open tennis championships being an example. However, the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, a horse race of rare intensity, may well be the ultimate expression of the capital’s passion and respect for great sporting occasions. Experience this magnificent event.

Over the weekend of September 21st and 22nd, Paris will be celebrating the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days). Take advantage of the opportunities afforded by this special occasion to experience exceptional events, discoveries, encounters and wonders. The Roch Hotel & Spa team have some suggestions for making the most of it all...

With the lush greenery of its terrace and large shade-giving parasols, the restaurant of the Roch Hotel & Spa evokes the very essence of holiday relaxation in the heart of the Parisian summer. To add to the laid-back ambiance, our chef has been inspired to create a menu that focusses on the essentials of the season.

Imbued with the essence of Louis XIV, Molière, Lully, Marie-Antoinette and many other historical figures, the Palace of Versailles is simply a magical place, and the enchantment is intensified even further during the Musical Fountains Show. This spellbinding spectacle takes place only about thirty minutes from the heart of Paris and your Roch Hotel & Spa!