It has been a while since I last shared my experiences at the Shangri-La Hotel, Paris. One of the city’s newest Palaces, that used to be the home of Napoleon Bonaparte’s grandnephew, Prince Roland Bonaparte, sees things big this Christmas: on December 6, a Christmas boutique will open its doors, offering guests and visitors the possibility to creations of the hotel’s pastry chef François Perret.
La bûche enchantée, by François Perret – shot with my Leica
A few weeks ago, I was honoured to literally get a
taste of what will what surely will be one of the most exciting hotel
experiences in Paris this holiday season – with none other than the Pastry Chef himself.
More
than ever inspired by the spirit of Christmas, his creation transforms the
traditional Yule log into an enchanting spectacle, as Santa’s crew gracefully
sets forth on the table, eager to be shared among the guests. A chocolate milk serrated
base, Santa, wearing his red cap in sugar, leads his crew with golden reins.
Carved in dark chocolate, reindeer cavort around a quintet of trees decorated
with silver leaf. For this magical forest, a thin layer of colored cocoa butter
gently brushed green blends dark chocolate to draw the foliage of conifers.
La Bauhinia at the Shangri-La Hotel – shot with my Leica
While the Christmas log was introduced in the enchanting setting of the Shangri-La’s La Bauhinia restaurant, it also was the occasion to taste
a selection of François Perret’s pastries… A highly recommended experience, currently on the menu of the Tea Time at the Palace.
I can’t wait to go back!
A delicious mix ! Shot with my Leica
One of my favorites: “Entremet Façon Ile Flottante”:
Soft sponge cake floating island style and soft caramel filling – shot with my Leica
A beautiful creation: “Marron en Cage”:
Soft sponge cake, glazed chestnut, light meringue and chantilly cream – shot with my Leica
Yummy ! Shot with my Leica
“Entremet Façon Ile Flottante” in the background, with “Barres Chocolatées de Notre Enfançe”:
Milk chocolat, caramel and peanuts barre; Dark chocolat, coconut barre on a
crispy paste – shot with my Leica
Another favorite: “L’Or Noir”:
Chocolate biscuit, chocolate frangipane and cocoa nibs – shot with my Leica
The dessert table – shot with my Leica
The dessert table – shot with my Leica
Shangri-La Hotel, Paris
10, avenue d’Iéna
Paris, 75116, France
For information and booking, please visit:
Tel. +33 (0) 1 5367 1998
Shangri-la.com