Coco Chanel Suite: 34 Years of Champagne

"The Ritz is my home," Coco Chanel said. She moved in in 1937 and died there in 1971, age 87. The suite still features her furniture, Coromandel screens, and champagne service.

What to do there

3 things to do

1. 1 View the Suite (If Budget Allows) Adventure · Price: very high

   The Suite Coco Chanel (€25,000+/night) preserves her original furniture and Coromandel screens. Suite viewings are occasionally possible - call the concierge in advance. "The Ritz is my home," she famously said. She moved in 1937 and died here in 1971, age 87.

   Backup: Book afternoon tea at Salon Proust (€75+) and ask staff about the suite - they often share stories and sometimes photos.

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2. 2 Walk Place Vendome History · Free

   Exit the Ritz and walk the octagonal Place Vendome. The shape inspired the stopper of Chanel N°5 (1921). The Vendome Column was made from 1,200 cannons captured at Austerlitz. Chanel looked at this view every day for 34 years from her window.

   Backup: If you want to understand the geography, the Chanel boutique at 31 Rue Cambon is 2 minutes away - she walked this route daily.

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3. 3 Tea at Salon Proust Wine · Price: high · Optional

   Book afternoon tea at Salon Proust inside the Ritz (from €75, reserve at ritzparis.com). They serve champagne alongside pastries in the room named for Marcel Proust, another Ritz regular. Chanel died January 10, 1971, a Sunday, in her suite - still dressed in her signature style.

   Backup: If Salon Proust is booked, Bar Vendome serves champagne with lighter fare.

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