You’re long overdue for that city weekend escape, and you’re thinking, only Paris will do.

The perfect substitute without a long-haul flight is The Observatory Hotel’s weekend-long, French-themed afternoon tea and shopping event, aptly named J’adore Paris.

Merging the café society of the Champs-Élysées, the high-end shopping of Rue Saint-Honoré, the advanced skincare advice from Europe and the rich epicurean culture of all of France, this is the in vogue way to live for a day in the shoes of the classic and stylish Parisian woman.

Start with an indulgent Duval-Leroy Champagne High Tea with finger cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, homemade French treats including; macaroons, Crème brûlée and opera cake. Follow with a French cooking demonstration with the hotel’s hatted Chef Yomoda and chocolate demonstrations with BOON chocolatier, Fanny Chan. The pièce de résistance might well be your La Prairie master class or a Déjà vu wine appreciation class.

17 of the hotel’s elegantly appointed suites will be transformed into individually branded boutiques (expect labels including Mr. Rose, Pleasure State, Puredistance – the world’s most exclusive, complex and handmade perfume – and Samantha Wills) offering you a personalised styling and shopping experience.

J’adore, oui j’adore.

J’adore Paris
The Observatory Hotel Sydney, 89-113 Kent Street, Sydney
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 September 2010, 11.00am – 5.30pm
$85 per person