Paris, France (MaDeRe). After 185 years of glamourous existence, and a recent, upgrading renovation, Le Meurice is a more beautiful and inviting Grande Dame than ever. One of the world’s first true palace hotels is reviewed by renowned Luxe Wise Travel journalist couple Peter Hanneberg & Sandy Eime.
Le Meurice’s pompous façade has dominated famous Rue de Rivoli since 1853. © Photo/Caption: Peter Hanneberg 
TV documentary featuring Liberation Day, 25 August 1944, as Parisians and allied troup parade past Le Meurice on Rue de Rivoli. © Photo/Caption: Peter Hanneberg 
Fausto Salvi’s Iberian cubes and Dalí inspired light and mirrors in the lobby. © Photo/Caption: Peter Hanneberg 
© Photo/Caption: Peter Hanneberg 
Ara Starck’s Dalí-inspired ceiling canvas in Restauant Le Dalí in Hôtel Le Meurice. © Photo/Caption: Peter Hanneberg 
In the Salon Pompadour of the magnificent hotel Le Meurice in Paris. © Photo: Peter Hanneberg 
© Photo/Caption: Peter Hanneberg 
Breakfast is served at your table in Restaurant Alain Ducasse, a grand room inspired by the Salon de la Paix at the Palace of Versailles. © Photo/Caption: Peter Hanneberg 
© Photo/Caption: Peter Hanneberg 
The Executive Suite’s living room and bedroom are warm in colours and classical French décor. © Photo/Caption: Peter Hanneberg 
© Photo/Caption: Peter Hanneberg 
© Photo/Caption: Peter Hanneberg 
The Belle Etoile Penthouse Suite offers an unsurpassable view of Paris, with the Eiffel Tower, Le Louvre, and Tuileries Garden. © Photo/Caption: Peter Hanneberg
