Midnight in Paris

This afternoon I saw Woody Allen's new film Midnight in Paris. If you're a lover of Paris (as I am), that's reason enough to see this film... and if you're a fan of Woody Allen's movies (which I also am), then Midnight in Paris is absolutely a must see.

The movie has a very creative plot twist (which I won't divulge). Gil Pender (the Woody Allen-esque character played by Owen Wilson) has a most imaginative engagement with some of the iconic literary and artistic figures of Paris from the 1920's and 1890's. I thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic narrative. Midnight in Paris is one of the best films I have have seen in a long time. But beyond the plot and characters, you should see this film for the beautiful scenes shot in and around Paris. The cinematography is stunning and is reason enough to spend an afternoon or evening at the movies.

Two Parisian hotels provide the setting for several significant moments in the film. One evening after dinner at the three-star Michelin restaurant at Le Meurice, Owen Wilson's character makes a fateful choice in a scene shot outside the hotel's entrance. The characters actually stay at another Parisian luxury hotel, Le Bristol, with several scenes shot in one of the hotel's beautiful suites. Having spent evenings at both of these properties, it was fun seeing these hotels again, albeit in a different context.

Would you like to stay in one of these hotels? Le Meurice and Le Bristol are both members of Virtuoso, meaning you can enjoy added-value amenities such free breakfast every morning, room upgrades, and other perks that can include a free airport limousine transfer. Contact your Virtuoso travel consultant for a complete list of amenities.


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