By the Numbers: Interesting Facts About L'Orangerie

L'Orangerie, the courtyard restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, offers the following interesting facts - by the numbers:

• 2.5 - Tons of glass were required in the construction of L’Orangerie, certified by the architectural heritage body Bâtiments de France.
• 160,000 - Carrara marble mosaics cover the floor of the restaurant.
• 400 - Each guest enjoys a magnificent view of the 400-square-metre (4,300 square foot) Marble Courtyard designed by Jeff Leatham, the Hotel’s talented and long-standing Artistic Director.
• 10 - Members make up the kitchen brigade of L’Orangerie.
• 6 - Members of staff provide service in the dining room.
• 50,000 - Bottles make up the wine cellar at Four Seasons Hotel George V created by Éric Beaumard.
• 2,200 - Wines and Champagnes are available on the L’Orangerie wine list.
• 25 - Covers are served durinng each service.
• 5 - Hours daily are devoted to research and development in the kitchens of L’Orangerie; Chef David Bizet requires his teams to come up with a new dish every day.