Month: June 2015

Orson Welles: the sacred monster of American cinema can be rediscovered at the Cinémathèque

Until August 2, 2015, the Cinémathèque is organizing a retrospective dedicated to Orson Welles, the filmmaker who turned Hollywood upside down… You are in Paris for a few days and you are in love with the 7th art. Paris Select advises you to take a few hours to go to the Cinémathèque, which is offering a retrospective on one of the greatest American filmmakers of the last century until August 2: Orson Welles. Made famous by his radio broadcasts and his productions at the Mercury Theatre, Orson Welles made a name for himself in Hollywood in 1941 with a now cult film, Citizen Kane, in which he was very critical of American democracy. The Cinémathèque pays homage to this sacred monster of American cinema through a series of screenings: Citizen Kane of course, but also La Splendeur des Ambersons, La Dame de Shangai, Mr. Arkadin or La Soif du mal… We find in these works the baroque figures of the labyrinth, the mask and the scythe that have marked his unique journey. Meetings …

Enjoy the pleasures of a shaded terrace aboard the barge Mademoiselle Rose

Moored on the banks of the Seine, on the quays of the Célestins, Mademoiselle Rose is a barge that offers an ideal terrace for lazing in the sun and enjoying a gourmet break. On a beautiful sunny day, you want to enjoy the riverside Paris... So take a break at Mademoiselle Rose! This pretty barge moored on the banks of the Seine, on the quays of Célestins, invites you to take advantage of its shaded terrace, to taste the best of what the capital has to offer! In the heart of Paris, Mademoiselle Rose promises you an unmissable view of the Pont Louis Philippe, the Ile Saint Louis, and of course the Seine, the true star of the capital! Its 100m² terrace located on the upper deck welcomes customers whether you are 2 or 10, to sip a Spritz, a “Mademoiselle Rose” cocktail based on Cognac, Schweppes and lime, or a simple glass of Les Jolies Filles rosé. The barge also offers a "floating dining cellar", with a menu of …

Savor the Parisian way of life at La Maison Souquet

On the outskirts of Montmartre, La Maison Souquet is a luxury establishment reserved for insiders only. Paris Select opens the doors to you! If you are in love with the legendary district of Montmartre, you will undoubtedly appreciate staying in a hotel as discreet as it is mysterious. Behind a facade raised with red lanterns, the Maison Souquet reserves its luxury for insiders only! This former house of Belle Époque pleasures is now a luxury establishment, magnified by the work of decorator Jacques Garcia, who has restored its mystery and exoticism, while bringing elegance and luxury through a decor populated by art objects, sofas, loveseats, divans... La Maison Souquet thus offers 20 rooms including 6 suites, and all feature unique decor so that each traveler feels transported, from morning to evening, passing through the gourmet ritual of Tea Time. Also discover the small pleasures of Maison Souquet, a courtesan menu offering its pleasures in cocktails, exclusive wines and spirits, as well as a selection of the best products...

2 Saints, jewelry for men with character!

Created by George, a young masked designer who preserves his identity, the 2 Saints house offers jewelry for men, as masculine as it is modern... To each his own style! Are you looking for a gift for a father, a brother, a lover... and you want it to match his personality? Meet at Place Vendôme, at the Tournaire boutique, where Paris Select has unearthed a talented designer for you who signs the collections of the 2 Saints house! Designer by day and musician by night, George is a character who draws inspiration from the new masculinity that populates the New York underground to imagine original jewelry, combining traditional signs of virility with a more modern sensibility. Each of its collections is aimed at a very specific type of man. While the Highway Star collection reinterprets the legendary engines that have marked history to seduce motorsport enthusiasts, the Rock & Skulls collection is aimed at men who display the rock spirit in everything they do. The Born to be wild collection is dedicated …

Christofle, the goldsmith's shop that invites silver into the decorative arts

Since 1830, the Christofle house has been magnifying silver to create jewellery, decorative objects for the home and other cutlery for the table... Located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, the Christofle boutique is an essential stopover for all art lovers. decorative! Paris Select takes you on a discovery of this house which, since 1830, has offered all sorts of objects that pay homage to one of the most precious metals: silver. While its factory is located in Yainville, Normandy, one can find Christofle products in Paris, whose unique style is the result of heritage and modernity. Thus, jewelry made of solid silver has adopted a resolutely contemporary design, whether in the form of rings, bracelets, earrings... Must-haves for all fashionistas! The services and other cutlery intended for the table allow gourmets to cultivate the art of entertaining, while lovers of interior decoration will be seduced by a whole collection of delightful objects to adorn their interior and to …

Travel to the past at the Arcane Gallery, specializing in XNUMXth century Decorative Arts

Located in the heart of the famous Carré Rive Gauche, the Galerie Arcanes stages and confronts the different decorative trends of the last century ... If you are keen on history, but especially art and antiques, the Carré Rive Gauche is quite simply made for you! Paris Select particularly recommends that you visit the Galerie Arcanes, an establishment specializing in the Decorative Arts of the 1920th century, from the 1970s to the 2003s to be more precise. Founded in XNUMX, Galerie Arcanes presents the best of decorators and cabinetmakers, supporting documentation or provenance. It exhibits both decorators classified as "safe bet" but also endeavors to defend creators less known to the general public or periods of their creation less publicized. Twentieth-century ceramics are also very present at the Arcanes gallery, in order to highlight the great masters of enamel. Thus, the works of Valérie Hermans and Jean Girel, two contemporary ceramists, are exhibited there all year round. In addition to ceramics, the Gallery exhibits furniture,…

Jean François Cirrito, concierge at the Hotel Astor St. Honoré

1) Being a concierge is an honorable distinction, can you briefly tell us about your background? International Concierge School then first experience at the Hotel Lutetia in Paris then experiences in Nice, Cannes, Courchevel, United States (Chicago) and for 20 years at the Hotel Astor St Honoré. 2) Paris always amazes tourists. As you know the choice of activities is vast. As an expert, which addresses would you like to recommend if you are looking for: - A restaurant of high French gastronomy? Alain Ducasse at Plaza Athénée Open: Monday to Friday from 19:30 p.m. to 22:00 p.m. (Lunch: Thursday and Friday from 12:45 p.m. to 14:00 p.m.) Where: 25 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris, Metro 9 - Alma-Marceau Tel & Site: 01 53 67 65 00, www.alainducasse-plazaathenee.com - A typical Parisian brasserie? Bofinger Open: Every day, Monday to Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 15:00 p.m. and 18:30 p.m. to midnight, Sunday from 00:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. Where: 23-00 Rue de la Bastille, 5 Paris, Metro 7 - Bastille Tel & Site: 75004 1 01 42 72 , www.bofingerparis.com - A French tea room? Angelina Open: Every day, Monday to Friday: 87:82 am…