Month: April 2016

The best chocolatiers in Paris

An exceptional product, chocolate has conquered the hearts of the world with the nobility of its aromas. Black and intense, white and sweet, in pastries or to bite into, there are a thousand and one ways to taste it. Paris has even made an Haute Couture dress out of it and dedicates an exceptional salon to it every year, where enthusiasts and craftsmen share their know-how. Constantly innovating, it is out of love that these great master chocolatiers imagine it to be ever more gourmet, ever more subtle, ever more refined. Acide Macaron With his Acide Macaron brand created in 2009, chef Jonathan Blot offers pastries and macaroons that are out of the ordinary. Its new creations give pride of place to single-origin chocolate, to the delight of sweet tooths! 24 Rue des Moines, 75017 Paris 01 42 61 60 61 www.acidemacaron.com Jacques Genin Pastry chef then “chocolate melter” as he calls himself, Jacques Genin is the master of chocolate and sweet pleasures such as caramels and marshmallows. 133, rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris 01 45 77 29 01 …

Where to listen to good Jazz in Paris?

Paris and jazz, it's a great love story that began at the beginning of the 250th century and continues today, especially in the bohemian district of Saint-Germain-des-Près until the famous rue des Lombards. which hosts the best places to swing and get drunk on music. Jazz Club A renowned jazz scene, the Jazz Club Etoile offers live concerts every evening from Thursday to Saturday, featuring the biggest names in contemporary jazz, blues, soul, funk and world music. Even if it can accommodate up to 81 people, this address guarantees an intimate atmosphere and offers simple feasting on burgers and cocktails. 75848 Boulevard Gouvion Saint-Cyr, 17 Cedex 01 Paris 40 68 30 42 XNUMX www.jazzclub-paris.com Beef on the roof A stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, the Bœuf sur le Toit is a mythical temple of jazz that has been able to combine modernity and elegance while preserving its Art Deco soul. This restaurant also offers to discover the latest trends in original and elaborate cuisine, ...

How to visit Paris otherwise?

On foot, by bike, by bus or tuk tuk… Did you know that there are much more original means of transport to visit Paris? Forget your habits and let yourself be tempted by a cruise on the Seine, a short tour of the capital aboard a 2CV, or treat yourself to a journey through time with a carriage ride ... Paris Calèches Since 2006, Paris Calèches offers to discover the capital aboard a vis-à-vis vis-à-vis bordeaux double hood that can accommodate several people. The departure is from the Eiffel Tower but the route changes depending on the length of the chosen walk. It is also possible to organize a more personalized ride and even to hire the services of the carriage for a wedding ... contact@pariscaleches.com 06 62 20 24 88 www.pariscaleches.com 4 wheels under 1 umbrella To rediscover the art of live in the French style, use 4 wheels under 1 umbrella which offers the curious to visit Paris aboard the mythical 2CV or in a DS for an original and high-end getaway. The …

Where to go to feel like a “Parisian Titi”?

Since its attachment to the capital in 1860, Montmartre has been one of the most popular districts of Paris, notably becoming a key place for painting in the 1889th and XNUMXth centuries, attracting artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Modigliani, Picasso... This soul bohemian and artistic persists and today attracts tourists who never tire of exploring the Montmartre hill where the imposing Sacré-Coeur Basilica stands. Below, Pigalle la sulphurous brings the Parisian nightlife to life with a lot of bars, clubs and other sex shops. During the day, the district is adorned with a more "bobo" atmosphere. The very beautiful artists' houses rub shoulders with trendy addresses which make rue des Abbesses and rue Norvins essential stopovers for shopping like a true Parisian Titi. The Moulin Rouge Mythical place among all, symbol of a festive Paris that the world envies us, the Moulin Rouge has been installed at the foot of the Montmartre hill since XNUMX. Made famous by the posters and paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec, the …

Cedro di Taormina, the volcanic fragrance of Acqua di Parma

Acqua di Parma's Blu Mediterraneao collection includes a new reference, Cedro di Taormina, a vibrant and spicy fragrance that pays homage to cedar. Perfume of a city of art and sea, Cedro di Taormina evokes the translucent waters, the subtle and sparkling scent of citrons, the dead ends, medieval alleys and the hemicycles of the ancient Greek theater of the city of Taormina, including Etna imposes itself as a backdrop… Acqua di Parma has captured this unforgettable atmosphere to create a new reference in its Blu Mediterraneao collection, which pays homage to the emblematic ingredient of a place, a coast or a landscape of the Italian Mediterranean. With Cedro di Taormina, we find the refined freshness of cedar and petit grain, united with the accord of basil. In the heart, black pepper and lavender create sparkling and spicy vibrations that blend perfectly with the notes of cistus, vetiver and Virginia cedar. This fragrance reveals the personality of Taormina, a land of dazzling beauty where the Mediterranean maquis rubs shoulders with the strength of …

Where to enjoy pure Italian cuisine thanks to East Mamma?

The first Parisian restaurant of the Big Mamma project, East Mamma offers real Italian cuisine in a warm and friendly setting. Opposite Square Trousseau, at the corner of Passage de la Main d'Or, is East Mamma, a trattoria designed in the pure Italian tradition with its open kitchen and a terrace perfectly suited to meals with friends. The objectives of this “feel good” address: serve extraordinary Italian products and cook popular cuisine… all offered at prices practiced in the depths of Italy! We thus find specialties such as beautiful plates of carpaccio and pizzas as generous as they are gourmet. Home-made is a golden rule in this house which produces fresh pasta every day. The coffee itself is roasted “Neapolitan style”. And the menu changes every month, depending on arrivals from producer-friends (or friend-producers) and the seasons: organic mortadella with pistachios from Tuscany, Parma ham, San Marzano tomatoes from Saleterne, mozzarella di bufala from …

my movie day

With more than 900 shoots made in Paris in 2013, we can say that the French capital and cinema are living an incredible love story. Many film buffs visit magical places to “relive” legendary scenes: the restaurant Le Train Bleu (Nikita), the Bristol hotel (Minuit à Paris), Montmartre by Amélie Poulain… La Cinémathèque française in addition to the many exhibitions and retrospectives dedicated to the great names of the 7th art that it organizes throughout the year, the Cinémathèque française has a library open to all and a museum allowing visitors to admire costumes, accessories, but also cameras and projectors, posters and other archives allowing to discover behind the scenes. 51 Rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris 01 71 19 33 33 www.cinematheque.fr The Mac Mahon Cinema A legendary cinema in the capital, the Mac Mahon opened its doors in 1938. Today it specializes in retrospectives and programming of major films in the repertoire. During the week, this cultural establishment is also the scene of previews, meetings and lively debates...