Month: December 2016

The 10 trendiest bars for your Parisian evenings!

The capital's bars are legion, fortunately Paris Select offers you on a platter its ten favorite addresses for a trendy and unforgettable evening! The most mythical: Harry's New York bar Since 1911, Harry's New York bar has been the benchmark for jazz concerts and original cocktails such as the famous Bloody Mary or the White Lady, the house specialty. 5 Rue Daunou, 75002 Paris Tel.: 01 42 61 71 14 http://harrysbar.fr/fr/ The most chic: the Plaza Athénée bar An unmissable event in the capital, the Plaza Athénée bar seduces celebrities from world of fashion with its contemporary decor in endless blue and its unique cocktail menu. 25 Avenue Montaigne 75008 Paris Tel.: 01 53 67 66 65 https://www.dorchestercollection.com The most intimate: the 153 Cozy cocktail bar, 153 is also the address for the curious who wish to take advantage of mixology lessons, themed tastings, exhibitions… 153, rue Saint Martin 75003 – Paris Tel.: 01 44 78 94 88 www.le153.com The plus…

Montagut, the cashmere of our dreams!

Renowned for its authenticity and know-how, the Montagut house offers men and women high quality cashmere. For more than 135 years, Montagut has made a name for itself in ready-to-wear, thanks to exceptional products that have made its reputation in France and around the world. The embodiment of French elegance, this brand specializing in fine materials is one of our favourites. Her knitwear is designed in the finest cashmeres, in silk, or incorporate the famous Fil Lumière. In addition to basics for men and women, Montagut offers punctual, modern and inspired collections. This year, the autumn-winter collection takes us into different universes, distant and original, through carefully selected materials: cashmere, wool and silk, alpaca... Softness, colors and patterns are in the spotlight! With three themes - spirit retro skiing, luxury and winter sailor – we tell stories over thick sweaters, revisited turtlenecks or timeless pieces adorned for some with a …

Fauchon, 130 years of incomparable know-how at the service of gourmets!

To celebrate this fine anniversary, Fauchon has created an original collection for the end-of-year celebrations. Between gluttony and Art Deco atmosphere… For its 130th anniversary, Fauchon has decided to put the dishes in the big ones through an original, luxurious and refined collection, to be discovered during the end of year celebrations. The chefs of the house have developed an exceptional menu, highlighting high quality ingredients and favoring the best of the region. Between imagination and gluttony, the party can begin! On the program, a whole foie gras with gewurztraminer, prepared in the kitchens of a Strasbourg workshop following the Alsatian recipe and presented in a fine earthenware terrine made in the workshops of the Manufactures Royales de Lunéville. We love her look adorned with gold leaf! As a main course, the stuffed half-pigeon and its small vegetables stands out as one of the tastiest recipes that surrounds an exceptional dish of vegetables of yesteryear – crosnes, carrots, parsnips, rutabaga, purple carrots – for a delicious retro note. full of colors. For the …

The Thiénot house, the finest expression of champagne

With its three cuvées of champagne and its high quality wines, the Thiénot house has imposed itself in a few years in the wine world. An innovative and contemporary house, with a family spirit and a resolutely marked style, Thiénot is today one of the big names in Champagne. Its classic range includes three cuvées of champagne, which age in cellars between four and eight years to reach their finest expression. With the Thiénot Brute cuvée, discover a blend of three Champagne grape varieties, between finesse, fruit and freshness. With its spring notes, this alliance of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier is a great classic of the house. Very elegant, the Thiénot Rosé cuvée is very gourmet, with its singular and delicate aromatic character, expressed in particular by notes of red fruits, as well as a pleasant freshness supplemented by great finesse. Finally, the Thiénot Vintage cuvée is intended to be the unique interpretation of a prestigious year, the fruit of a slow and passionate elaboration... A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it offers a …

Where to find the universe of the Far North in the heart of Paris?

This year, the Ice Kube Bar changes its look and presents a new décor inspired by Nordic countries and its icy landscapes. We shiver with pleasure! If you want to think of yourself as Frozen for an evening, go to the Ice Kube bar, this ice-decorated bar that has been all the rage in the 18th arrondissement of Paris for some time. With its brand new decor inspired by the world of the Far North, thrill seekers can take advantage of the dancefloor to try to warm up to the rhythm, or go to the very cozy lounge area, adjoining the ice bar. With a concept that is all the rage in Stockholm, the Ice Kube Bar stands out from other nocturnal places in the capital by its temperature (-18° anyway!), its frosted floor made up of 20 tons of ice, and its famous cocktails at Finlandia vodka base served in glasses… also frozen. We therefore carefully prepare down jackets, fleeces and gloves to treat ourselves to a 25-minute session in this …

Caviar & Vodka chocolate, an explosive creation!

When La Maison du Chocolat meets Petrossian, the Caviar & Vodka chocolate box is born, which promises a deliciously disconcerting combination. Turned towards the pleasure of the senses and a certain taste for audacity, the alliance of La Maison du Chocolat and Petrossian promises the meeting between the delicacy of caviar and the gluttony of chocolate, while vodka distills its warm notes in the heart of a silky ganache... With its ancestral know-how, the Petrossian house brings excellence through the best sturgeon eggs at the origin of a luxury caviar which combines elegance and extravagance with the famous eau- Russian lifestyle and chocolate. As improbable as it is delicious, this pairing flirts with taboos and makes these ten Vodka Black Ganache Chocolates with warm and powerful notes of premium Petrossian Vodka and ten Caviar Black Ganache Chocolates enhanced with hazelnut/almond/caviar praline even tastier… ♡ Paris Select heart: completely new sweet/salty flavors. Petrossian 144 rue de l'Université Paris VII Tel. : 01 44 11 32 32 petrossian.fr

Where to find dream gifts?

At the gates of Paris, the Vallée Village brings together 120 prestigious brands that offer their collections from previous seasons at reduced prices. In a festive setting where fir trees, Christmas decorations and light garlands are in the spotlight, the Vallée Village welcomes you for an exceptional shopping experience. In a "village" spirit, 120 brands allow you to choose dream gifts! When it comes to clothes, you can't resist the appeal of a soft Eric Bompard cashmere sweater, the ultra-chic cut of a Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress, the timeless Burberry trench coat, the modernity of Diesel jeans… We obviously let ourselves be tempted by the vertiginous pumps signed Jimmy Choo, the Repetto ballet flats which are not reserved for star dancers, or even the famous Ugg boots essential to face the winter! Looking for other gift ideas? We can only recommend a beautiful Lancel or Longchamp bag, a Samsonite suitcase, a pen or a Montblanc notebook… Not to mention the trendy watches from Calvin Klein or even interior decoration with …