Olympics in Paris: Air France opens a restaurant in the city center
Have you always dreamed of eating like in an airplane, but comfortably seated in a restaurant? Here you can do it even if for [...]
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Have you always dreamed of eating as you would in an airplane, but comfortably seated in a restaurant? Here you will be able to do so even if only for a short time in Paris, where in conjunction with the Olympic Games Air France will open a restaurant where dishes that are normally offered to business passengers will be served, but not those of La Premiere (sorry).
Air France's pop-up restaurant in Paris
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The idea is not new, especially in the covid period there have been companies that have organized dinners on planes stopped on the tarmac, others that have decided to serve in restaurants the classic meus on board, for Air France, however, it is a first.
July 27 to August 11, 2024, A freely accessible space of more than 850 square meters at the Palais de Tokyo in Parigi will offer a unique opportunity to explore the world of the French airline and enjoy a gourmet dining experience "just like on board" at the Air France restaurant.
The Air France restaurant, which will open its doors specially for the occasion will have a capacity of 80 covers, will offer an original gastronomic experience, "just like on board."
Three-Michelin-star French chef Arnaud Lallement will sign the delicious dishes on the restaurant's à la carte menu. With a selection of meat, poultry, fish or vegetarian options, the restaurant's menu items in July are renewed in August.
The menu will include signature desserts by Nina Métayer, recently elected World Pastry Chef in 2024 from the World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards.
A selection of wines, champagnes and a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will also be offered.
As on board, each menu will include appetizer and main course, a selection of cheeses andi dessert, each "French-style" meal will be served in tableware created especially for Air France by designer Jean-Marie Massaud, in a setting similar to that aboard the plane. integration of the airline's corporate meal tray.
In addition to taste, so is sight
In the exhibition spaces, visitors will also see the iconic red dress with an endless train, designed by Rabih Kayouz and featured in the Air France brand video.
They will also be able to try out the company's latest Business cabin, which features a new sliding door and offers more comfort and privacy. There will also be an opportunity to visit the cockpit of an Airbus A350, the jewel of the company's long-haul fleet, through a fun virtual reality experience.
Air France will also install large information screens to enable visitors to learn more about the company's commitments to sustainable development and understand what it is doing to decarbonize its operations, particularly through the increased use of more sustainable aviation fuel, fleet renewal, and the development of eco-piloting. practices and intermodality.
In September, the Eiffel Tower takes center stage
From Aug. 28 to Sept. 8, 2024, a dedicated space at SPOT24, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, to continue to showcase the best of Air France's offerings, especially the SAPHIR service for customers with disabilities.
The company will be present at SPOT24, the site hosting the exhibition "sports and urban cultures" and the tourist information center of the Paris Tourist Office "Paris Je T'aime," located next to the Eiffel Tower. SPOT24 is an exciting venue offering a rich and diverse program,
This will also be an opportunity to present and promote SAPHIR's service for customers with disabilities. Visitors will also be able to enter the contest for a chance to win airline tickets.
Where it is located and how to make reservations
Air France will be at Palais de Tokyo, 13 avenue du Président Wilson, 75016 Paris, Admission will be free from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 27 to August 11, 2024. Air France restaurant, reservation required, from 11:30 am to 3 pm. Single menu for 85 euros, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
