Paris' next-generation Palace hotel,  Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris, launches a series of inspired activities for children and teenagers ...and chooses the chic French children's wear fashion brand, BONPOINT as a partner

True to its own very distinct and creative spirit, Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris has unveiled a totally original, inspirational children's programme, Le Petit Royal. At its heart is a line-up of weekend workshops to be held during Brunch on Saturday at the hotel's Michelin-star restaurant La Cuisine.
  

The workshops will be led in both French and English by professional artists, and each one is closely linked to major cultural events in the capital. Up-coming workshops this Autumn will be inspired by iconic 20th Century artists - all of whom have exhibitions in Paris at the time, so children can see their work on display.  

The first workshop will look at the work of pioneering cubist Georges Braque, as a major exhibition opens at the Grand Palais (Saturday 28 September); then pop artist Roy Lichenstein moves into the spotlight, marking the start of a major exhibition of his work at the Centre Pompidou (Saturday 12 October); and Pablo Picasso is the source of inspiration when the Picasso Museum re-opens in November, after a two year renovation (Saturday 30 November). 

Also on offer are movie screenings in the hotel's chic Cinéma Katara;  pizza-making classes with the chefs of the Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Il Carpaccio; and teenagers can even get down with the hotel's mobile recording studio and learn to be a DJ with music mixing lessons.  

Outside the hotel they can discover the best bits of Paris, with treasure hunts through the Louvre's Egyptian galleries, 'pirate' boat trips down the Seine - or the girls can choose to follow in the footsteps of a prima ballerina for the day.

All the activities under the Le Petit Royal banner at Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris will be coordinated by Maria de la Chica, the newly-appointed, bubbly Director of Children's Relations. Originally from Santander, Spain and a graduate of Switzerland's prestigious Les Roches Hotel Management School, Maria has been part of Le Royal Monceau's guest relations team since its re-opening in 2010.

And because this is Paris, there must be designer fashion! Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris is also delighted to be partnering with French children's wear couture house BONPOINT - the embodiment of Parisian chic and BCBG.

Rich in savoir-faire, and a true Parisian artisan fashion house, BONPOINT has a reputation for beautiful, quality products created with passion and attention to detail. With more than 100 stores around the world, through 27 countries - from Paris to St Petersburg, New York to Sao Paulo, Tokyo to Shanghai and Dubai. BONPOINT is the French brand for children, with its own particular style, full of humour, magic and charm, with inspired shop windows and welcoming boutiques.   

To make each stay at the hotel unforgettable, BONPOINT has created an adorable kitten named 'Royal' who will welcome each young visitor at Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris. And delightful BONPOINT gifts will also make younger guests feel super special. The BONPOINT skin care line for children and its signature Eau de Toilette will be available in each bathroom. With extracts of orange blossom, cotton blossom and cherry, this line is ultra-natural and hyper allergenic - wonderfully free of parabens for young skin.

Omer Acar, General Manager at Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris, is delighted with this new exclusive partnership: 

"We share a vision of Parisian chic with BONPOINT - a particular sense of luxury and a creative spirit that is constantly evolving." 

"Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris is a place where art is omni-present, where the imagination constantly wanders. It is important for us to offer our youngest guests an engaging and ambitious programme of activities to keep them entertained, ensuring their stay with Raffles will be full of happy memories - and the first of many to come..."

Special Offer: a Family Escape at Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris. From AUD$1,901* (€1,335), with a reduction of 50% on the second room for children (from the Deluxe Collection rooms), with BONPOINT products in the rooms, breakfast at La Cuisine, free Wifi access, and complimentary access to the swimming pool and Spa MyBlend by Clarins facilities. Special children's menu is available in both restaurants, and a reduction of 50% on the a la carte and weekend Brunch menu for children under 12. Complimentary room upgrade for parents, subject to availability.

Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris - 37, Avenue Hoche,
75008 Paris - www.LeRoyalMonceau.com

For Further information: 
Jane Corbett-Jones JANE CORBETT-JONES COMMUNICATION

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THE ROYAL MONCEAU - RAFFLES PARISreopened in 2010 as a next-generation Palace, after a dramatic and complete two-year transformation by designer Philippe Starck. The hotel has 149 luxurious rooms and suites and is just minutes from the Arc-de-Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées in Paris' 8th arrondissement. At Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris, art is omnipresent, with an exclusive service of Art Concierge, an Art Bookstore, a private Art Gallery, a 99-seat cinema theatre and an impressive private art collection. Food and drink are an art form here too - from the buzz of the Long Bar on the ground floor, to the restaurant with a Michelin star each, 'La Cuisine' for gourmet French food and 'Il Carpaccio' for the best Italian in Paris. Not to be missed are the delicious pastries, macarons and chocolates by Pierre Hermé, considered by Vogue magazine as the 'Picasso of pastry'. The 1,500sqm Spa My Blend by Clarins is an award-winning white paradise, with the longest swimming pool in a Paris hotel.  www.leroyalmonceau.com    

RAFFLES HOTELS & RESORTS:  Raffles Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, luxury international hotel company with a history dating back to 1887 with the opening of Raffles Hotel, Singapore.  The portfolio currently comprises nine luxurious properties, from secluded resorts to city hotels in key locations around the world: in Singapore, Paris, Cambodia, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles and most recently the Philippines. Each one is an oasis of calm and charm. The company is embarking on a new phase of expansion, with openings in China, Istanbul and Indonesia scheduled over the next two years. With a compelling mix of cultures and styles, every hotel in the Raffles family has its own individual personality, with its own story to tell and its own sense of place. However, each one is proud to draw on the timeless essence of Raffles - to deliver thoughtful, personal and discreet service
to well-travelled guests. www.raffles.com    

LE ROYAL MONCEAU - RAFFLES PARIS, A PROUD MEMBER OF THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD LTD: When extraordinary and one-of-a-kind intersect, you have likely found a Leading Hotel.  As the largest luxury hotel collection, with more than 430 of the world's greatest properties in over 80 countries, LHW seeks out the exceptional. From grand palaces to intimate city hideaways, from ancient castles to sumptuous safari tent villages, from tropical aeries to mystical paradises, all are utterly unique and boldly independent.  Each celebrates the culture of its destination, rather than trying to mask it with corporate-mandated sameness.   Established in 1928 by several influential and forward-thinking European hoteliers, it started with 38 initial members. With an eight-decade-long commitment to providing unforgettable, authentic travel experiences, LHW selects only hotels that meet its high standards of quality and distinctiveness.  To LHW, hospitality is not an industry; it's an art - and a passion. www.lhw.com/royalmonceauparis