Ooh la la! Fashionable Barbie Does Paris at the Plaza Athenee

One of the most fashionable dolls around will visit one of the world’s most fashionable cities this summer when Barbie heads to Paris, France.

Barbie, an icon of the doll market for more than 50 years, will say Bonjour to the City of Lights from August 6 until September 2, 2010. Barbie will be moving into the Plaza Athénée Paris, a five-star hotel located between the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde, close to many of the most famous Paris attractions. Attention, Eloise!

Two of the Plaza Athénée’s guest rooms will be completely made over with Barbie colors, décor, furniture and accessories. Guests ages 3 to 16 who stay in the Barbie rooms will also receive a special Barbie gift designed specifically for the Plaza Athénée.

The pink Barbie bedrooms are just a part of what awaits kids at the Plaza Athénée. The specially priceed package includes continental breakfast at the hotel for kids and parents, up to four persons.

At every meal, there is a children’s menu for fussy eaters who may not yet appreciate all the facets of French food. The hotel also boasts an Alain Ducasse restaurant and dessert buffet suited to all tastes.

No matter what your hours are, the 24-hour Concierge is always ready to assist you and Barbie, and can help book family-centric tours and guides. Babysitters can be arranged through a professional local agency.

The Plaza Athénée also has an entire website dedicated to children and teens, where they can explore all the fun things to do both at the hotel and around the city. Check out the hotel's Very Import Children website, or look at FTF’s guide to Paris for Children for more ideas on what to do with les enfants.

The Barbie Room connecting with one Deluxe Room (for parents) starts from 1.600€, and the Barbie Room connecting with one Deluxe Suite starts from 2.500€ with today's market rate being 1 euro = US$1.26. Both rates include breakfast and the other irresistable treats mentioned. To make reservations, contact Barbie the travel agent, your own travel agent, call +33 (0) 153 676667 or visit Plaza-Athenee Paris.