Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme to Host the Prestigious Romy Schneider & Patrick Dewaere Prize For French Cinema On March 11th 2013

PARIS, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

The Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme Hotel (http://paris.vendome.hyatt.com) is pleased to collaborate with the best of French cinema, announcing that the prestigious Romy Schneider and Patrick Dewaere Prize will take place at the hotel on 11 March 2013.

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Since its opening in 2002 the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, which is internationally renowned as one of the most luxurious 5 star hotels in Paris, has always affirmed its desire to bring all forms of art to the hotel. Michel Jauslin, CEO of Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, said;

"Promoting art has always been central to Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme's priorities.  Art highlights the special atmosphere we have here in our palace, with its artwork, musical programming, and also with its gastronomy and today more than ever, by sharing such a moment in the career of the hopefuls of the 7^th Art."

Following this belief, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme strongly supports French cinema.  It will be the host of the 32^nd edition of the Romy-Schneider & Patrick Dewaere Prize, an award that has always uncovered new French talent, well ahead of their fame.

Romy Schneider & Patrick Dewaere Prize at Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme,
5 rue de la Paix, 75001 Paris, France
11 February 2013 : Press conference, Announcement of the nominees
11 March 2013 : Prize Giving to the winners of the 32^nd Edition

Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Art Landmark:

Since its opening, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme has exhibited a permanent contemporary art collection embodying works from internationally known artists.  Guests can admire paintings, sculptures and drawings, either bought or specially made for Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, perfectly integrated into the design of this unique hotel.

The diplayed works were chosen by famous gallery owner Darthea Speyer, in close collaboration with the hotel architect, Ed Tuttle.  In this collection, numerous artists are to be found, from the scuptures of Roseline Granet to the canvas of Ed Paschke, the avant-garde artist Viswanadhan's artwork, and a painting from Llyn Foulkes, representing with outstanding reality, a huge rock.

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About the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme

Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme was the first contemporary Parisian Palace. It opened its doors on Rue de la Paix in August 2002 featuring 153 rooms including 43 luxury suites.

The hotel boasts beautiful bars and some of the finest restaurants in Paris, including Pur', proud holder of a Michelin star. In May 2011 Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme became one of only 8 hotels in France to be awarded the top 5 Star classification of Palace by the French Government. For further information or reservations, please visit http://www.paris.vendome.hyatt.com.

For further information and photographs, please contact

Press Relations Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme  :
Agence Lorraine de Boisanger
Lorraine de Boisanger & Lise Pontvianne
T. +33-1-47-45-90-00 / Email :  [email protected]

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