Mandarin Oriental Paris Celebrates Opening With Star-Studded Gala

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Edouard Ettedgui, Michelle Reis

To celebrate its entry into Paris, Mandarin Oriental held a glamorous extravaganza on September 23, 2011. Located on rue Saint-Honore – a name synonymous with haute couture – Mandarin Oriental Paris is just steps away from a multitude of fashion houses, indie fashion boutiques, museums and art galleries.

Some 500 celebs, dignitaries and socialites soared in for the glitzy gala; those in attendance included Alain Delon, Liam Neeson, Maggie Cheung, Kenzo Takada, Helene Grimaud, Bruno Frisoni, Pierre Gagnaire, Mireille Darc, Patricia Kaas, Frank Leboeuf, Aurélie Dupont and Julie Depardieu.

Besides scrumptious nibbles conjured by celebrity Chef Thierry Marx, guests were treated to a delightful evening of entertainment.

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Maggie Cheung

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Alain Delon, Liam Nesson

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(L-R) Thierry Marx, Mireille Darc, Jean-Michel Wilmotte

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Patricia Kaas

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(L-R) Edouard Ettedgui, Vanessa Mae, Kenzo Takada, Helene Grimaud, Liam Neeson

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Renowned Virtuoso Violinist Vanessa Mae

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Dancer-choreographer Bianca Li puts on a dazzling Dance of the Fans showcase