Media darling, Jean Imbert, is thriving in this iconic luxury hotel on Avenue Montaigne. In the company of a high-flying kitchen brigade, the “chef to the stars” jubilantly brings a fresh perspective to France’s culinary heritage: “Parisian” langoustines, seabass in a Chambertin sauce, lamb stew and the extravagant “grand dessert”, enthusiastically presented by a duet of pastry chefs… Seated at the majestic marble table d'hôte, surrounded by gilded moulding and chandeliers, how could you not fall under the spell?