Month: August 2016

Collector Watches, vintage watches now have their address!

New Parisian boutique, Les Montres Collector offers vintage watches, second-hand timepieces as well as new end-of-collection watch models. A new luxury setting dedicated to Collector watches has opened on the Left Bank, at 34 rue du Four in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. In the heart of the emblematic Saint-Germain-des-Près, the Les Montres Collector boutique is a cozy space of 35m2 with very Parisian elegance thanks to the use of noble materials... Connoisseurs and simple lovers of beautiful things find in this luxury sales depot a wide variety of watch pieces from exceptional brands: Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Cartier, Hermès, IWC, Patek Philippe... In addition to collector's watches and more recent second-hand watches, guards - new times from the end of the collection are offered at particularly advantageous prices, under the name “Private Sale”. Les Montres Collector also offers a number of accessories, from watch straps to travel cases, to bring new life and originality to these precious vintage watches… ♡ Paris Select's favourite: the website…

Le Loup, the brasserie for hungry carnivores!

In a cozy and vintage room, the brasserie Le Loup offers roast meats and homemade dishes, paying homage to a generous and authentic cuisine. Located at the crossroads of four districts – Les Halles, Palais Royal, Place des Victoires and Etienne Marcel – Le Loup offers gourmets simple, gourmet and authentic cuisine. In this brasserie with offbeat decoration, it is possible to eat directly on the butcher's block or sit at the traditional table d'hôtes. On the menu, roast meats, but also chicken and suckling pig directly from the producer. The fresh products come from the market and the dishes are homemade, including some gluten-free recipes to please the greatest number. Like the place, the menu is full of humor since we find ourselves in the company of a strange family: the butcher of course, but also the fisherman friend, the Italian cousin, the butcher's daughter... don't forget the "fromton" and gourmet desserts reminiscent of those of our grandmothers. …

Ginette NY, the Frenchy jewelry brand made in New York!

In line with contemporary jewelry, the Ginette NY brand offers inspired jewelry with character, for extraordinary women... Born in Marseille, designer Frédérique Dessemond studied art history at the Sorbonne before leaving Paris for New York. It was in this eclectic city that she created her jewelry brand Ginette NY in 2002. Dedicated to women of character, aware of their singularity and their power, Ginette NY aims to offer them luxury on a daily basis, through precious, unique and original jewels with a strong power of attraction. Pure materials (ceramic, mother-of-pearl, cultured pearls) and natural stones (diamonds, semi-precious stones, etc.) are thus worked to produce all types of jewelry – rings, earrings, necklaces and long necklaces – with a simple but almost architectural design in their shapes. Ginette NY is also available for men, with the Ginette Loves Men range which includes rings, bracelets and necklaces with character. ♡ The Paris Select favourite: the Little Ginette collection for little girls who love flowers, …

Mariage Frères, the haute couture tea house

The world's leading luxury tea house, Mariage Frères is also the oldest tea brand in France. A reference for lovers of the famous ancestral beverage... Since 1854 in Paris, Mariage Frères is the oldest brand of tea in France that can be discovered around three worlds: the tea counter, the tea room and the museum of tea. The counter first: behind an elegant wooden facade, you find yourself surrounded by some 600 varieties of precious teas, with hundreds of black and yellow boxes lined up on an old-fashioned tea wall. This enchanting decor is complemented by tea delicacies, candles and incense, services and teapots that allow you to organize the famous tea ceremony at home. To enjoy this unique atmosphere even more, opt for a gourmet break in the Mariage Frères tea room: in a colonial decor, you can easily be transported back in time while enjoying a cup of tea accompanied by a pastry...

10 beautiful hotel terraces to enjoy summer a little more ...

For a business dinner or a more intimate meeting, the terraces of Parisian hotels offer a good compromise between luxury and relaxation. Paris Select reveals its favorite addresses. Le Mandarin Oriental As an extension of a landscaped garden, the Table du Jardin du Mandarin Oriental is an intimate terrace that can accommodate 6 to 8 guests for a moment of sharing in a breathtaking setting. 251, Rue Saint Honoré 75001 - Paris 01 70 98 78 88 www.mandarinoriental.fr Le Saint James Albany In an elegant green setting, 202 Rivoli hosts the most pleasant family meals, and especially tasty brunches on Sundays. 202, Rue de Rivoli 75001 - Paris 01 44 58 43 21 www.saintjamesalbany.com The Buddha Bar A veritable Zen garden with a vegetal atmosphere, the terrace of the Vraymonde restaurant offers a setting for enjoying fusion cuisine, under the wide carmine parasols that evoke the Orient… 4, rue d'Anjou 75008 - Paris 01 83 96 88 88 www.buddhabarhotelparis.com The Four Seasons George V A prestigious address in Paris, the Four Seasons George V…

Where to eat Italian tapas in Paris?

With its unique concept of tapas with Mediterranean accents, the “Cicchetti”, the Kuccini restaurant is the new Parisian haunt for lovers of Italy. Designed by Parisian architects, with a very New York contemporary atmosphere, the Kuccini restaurant nevertheless offers the best of Italy with Cicchetti, these tapas to share and to accompany Italian wines from Tuscany, Piedmont, but also from southern Italy. Prepared by the chef and served à la minute, the Cicchetti complete a menu which also offers dishes allowing you to discover the different regions of Italy. We test without hesitation the risotto with blueberries and Taleggio, the Ligurian lasagna or even the fritti misti… The products come straight from the famous Botte: the Burrata, Stracciatella and Mozzarella du Bufala come directly from Puglia and are delivered once a week by the Caseficio (dairy farm in Italy). A way to discover authentic products, complemented by fresh fruits and vegetables selected from the best …

BDK, perfumes inspired by Paris

With its astonishing Parisian collections, the BDK house awakens the senses as much as the imagination, through unique fragrances that are difficult to forget ... Independent perfume house based in the Palais Royal district in Paris, BDK offers unique and quality fragrances, inspired by characters, movements and paces… A universe resolutely apart, halfway between imaginary tales and reality. While the perfume concentrates are created in the Grasse region, the BDK house goes further to highlight French artisanal know-how: the beveled bottle is made in Normandy, the cap in the Paris region, the label comes from a printing house in the Marais… And Paris is almost the star! Between character traits and allure, the “Parisian collection” imposes its style: delicate, modern and sensual fragrances. With its mixed fragrances "Bouquet of Hungary", a floral bouquet with fruity accents of blackcurrant and pear, and "Not tonight", a spicy juice marrying white flowers and quince chutney, freshness and sensuality await you. . ♡ The ...