that are done in Art Deco. The Hotel Plaza Athénée flies red canvas awning over every window and displays window boxes with geraniums. There are several restaurants in the building. In 2000, Alain Ducasse chose the Athénée for his haute cuisine restaurant. It serves dinner on weeknights and lunch on Thursdays and Fridays. Other eateries include the Relais Plaza (classical French cuisine), La Cour Jardin (Riviera-style cooking), La Galerie des Gobelins (breakfast, light lunch, tea and pastries) and Le Bar du Plaza, a popular night spot. Famous chefs to have worked there before Ducasse include Jacques Pépin. Other amenities include a sauna and steam room. In 2008, the Dior Institut was opened at the hotel and is run by Dior staff. In popular culture The hotel was featured in the final season of HBO's Sex and the City, Something’s Gotta Give and The Smurfs 2. It was also the setting for the British-French film Le Week-End. References External links Official website Hotels in Paris French companies established in 1913 Hotels established in 1913 Hotel buildings completed in 1913 Buildings and structures in the 8th arrondissement of Paris