Access & Location

High atop its commanding position at the intersection of Rue Balzac and Rue Lord Byron, the Balzac is located just by the top of the Champs-Elysées, minutes on foot from many landmarks like Arc de Triomphe, the restaurants, and luxury boutiques from the Golden Triangle and avenue Saint-Honoré.

"Paris is a wonderful city, a place of light and life where the arts, sciences, and letters shine with all their brilliance." Honoré de Balzac

Discover our prestgious neighbour ! From the lobby, a secret door leads to the gourmet restaurant Pierre Gagnaire, adjacent to Hotel Balzac yet completely independent. Hotel Balzac shares its residence with a prestigious neighbor. Since 1996, Chef Pierre Gagnaire has transformed his instincts into moments of grace here, offering an exceptional experience where cuisine becomes a candid and direct language, with dishes that speak straight to the heart rather than words.

Our two venues are part of the Relais & Châteaux collection and share the same values of generosity and authenticity, with a strong commitment to French tradition and local craftsmanship.

Thai delicacies.

Located at our sister-hotel Norman, just a stone's throw from the Balzac, the restaurant of the renowned Chef Thiou welcomes you from Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, offering aclassic Thai cuisine and the finest French products, evolving with the seasons. Among its signature dishes are the famous "Tigre qui pleure, (the "Weeping tiger") Pad Thai, and shrimp ravioli.