Le Boulevard at Paris

Le Boulevard is très European. From the brass lamps to the cobblestone "streets" to the small, intimate boutiques, Paris is alive and well in Las Vegas.

Make your way straight down the middle of the casino (or straight ahead if you parked in the parking garage) and you'll hit Le Boulevard, the shopper's main drag, where the majority of stores and restaurants reside (if only it were this easy in France). Les Mémoires offers intricately designed clocks, cute wedding figurines, bath products, frames and other bric-a-brac. Les Eléments features throw pillows and china. The charming Les Enfants offers children's hats, clothing and a precious selection of Madeline merchandise. Those who can't live without accessories will love La Vogue, a boutique specializing in jewelry, scarves, handbags, hair ornaments and fragrances. 

No boulevard would be complete without good food, and Le Boulevard has JJ's Boulangerie. It's a great place for a sandwich, and since it's also a working bakery, you can sit in on the preparation. And La Crêperie, the crêperie stand adjacent to JJ's, will satisfy all tastes, from the sweet tooth to the seafood lover. La Cave features goodies like French wines, imported cheeses and other treats that you can buy for friends or enjoy yourself. 

Shops in the Bally's - Paris Promenade include Lunettes, a designer eyeglass and sunglass boutique; La Menagerie de Paris, a clothing, jewelry and gift boutique; and Paris Line, featuring designer clothing from Yves St. Laurent, Nina Ricci and Lacoste. The promenade also includes Cigars du Monde and Le Voyage, an in-house travel agency. 

Le Boulevard is conveniently located in the back of the hotel-casino, near the parking garage and the convention center, which means you don't have to walk through the casino if you want only to shop. First-time visitors, however, should walk through the casino to get the full effect -- the legs of the Eiffel Tower protrude onto the casino floor. Take a ride to the top if you're not acrophobic. Check out the lobby, which replicates the Palace of Versailles, with its ornate crystal chandeliers and plush circular seats. Magnifique!

While you're shopping at Paris Las Vegas, don't forget to check out the celebrity favorite, Sugar Factory American Brasserie. Open 24 hours, this restaurant offers everything from red velvet buttermilk pancakes and chicken and waffles to freshly-made crêpes, sweet pizzas, frozen hot chocolate and chocolate fondues. The Sugar Factory retail store houses the famous Couture Pops and other sweet treats. Frequent celebrity appearances include Britney Spears, Kim Kardashian and Jersey Shore's Mike "The Situation," to name a few. There is also a Sugar Factory Lounge, as well as an outdoor cafe.    

-- Staff Report