Month: June 2017

Fancy of the moment: the musical getaway in Enghien-les-Bains

The weather is not very nice… it's better than the heat wave, but it's not as good as a little summer sun. To warm hearts, we have an idea: a musical trip, very close to Paris, in Enghien-les-Bains (15 min from the capital). Mood-board Feeling like music Saturday is PARTY! The groove and funky group Naives New Beatters plays on the lakeside on July 1st at 22 p.m., and it's free. To treat yourself to a gigantic and dancing concert, hop, a quick RER and it's in your pocket. Desire for water The lake of Enghien-les-Bains is 44 hectares of water. As a result, we enjoy a boat trip, a soothing walk on the esplanade, a pedal boat ride, a fishing trip... In short, it's aquatic, it's a holiday flavor . Adrenaline craving Not to be told to compulsive gamblers: in Enghien, there is the Barrière casino, on the edge of the lake, all in light and beauty. The space is superb, and we play it dry … with the greatest offer of play at the level …

Did you know that Dr House buys his walking sticks from Galerie Fayet in Paris?

Oh yes ! Dr House, cane question, is supplied at the Fayet gallery. For good reason: on entering, we discover that this object is much more than a simple tool for maintaining: elegant or truly artistic, it can also hide a pipe or a flask of alcohol... (Re)discovery of an address outside of the common, which House has targeted with a head start. A bit of history… La Galerie Fayet is a cane shop that represents the FAYET house, a family business founded in 1909, currently the last cane manufacturer in France. The Fayets have chosen to set up this boutique in the prestigious passage Jouffroy where strollers can immerse themselves in a decor as it was in the 19th century, when the cane was an essential male accessory of elegance. The passage Jouffroy was from that time a place of luxury shopping, where passers-by came in nice clothes, because unlike the muddy Parisian streets, the glass roof and the paving on the ground ensured a cleanliness that high society liked to rub shoulders with. By tradition, canes were found there. A gallery …

Royal Thaï Spa: light legs for us!

The Royal Thaï Spa is a luxury setting in the 8th arrondissement. When you have a painful leg (because of the heat), a broken back (because of worries), or a crushed body (because of gravity, quite simply…) you absolutely have to push the doors of this golden address. . What atmosphere? The institute, tastefully decorated, is exotic: the materials are those of Asia, the colors and patterns too. The masseuses are welcoming, smiling, and very attentive. Everything is clean, fresh, very professional. The vast space also allows you to discover Thai baths or exfoliation. What massages? Thai massages in all its variants (traditional, with tampons, with oils, with 4 hands, slimming, etc.) to relax in depth. The foot massage (plantar reflexology) is absolutely divine: the masseuses are experts who know how to remove tension and calm the nerves. The Royal Thai Spa massage is therapeutic, not just designed for relaxation. Who are we going with? In our opinion, rather alone, …

Encounter: the secret Paris of the Lido dancers

(c)PhotoFilmageParis Between the preparation for the show and the make-up sessions, we had the chance to meet two star dancers from the Lido, all on their legs and smiling. Far from clichés and received ideas, we discovered two young women, Fuchsia and Katie, simple and friendly. If it is as necessary for them to dance as to sleep or eat, they don't forget to discover the city that hosts them to live their passion… they tell us about their Paris. Paris Select: The Lido is a famous institution throughout the world… what was your path to becoming a dancer there? Fuchsia, 26: I'm Australian. I've been dancing since I was 3 years old, and after having been on cruises around the world… here I am at the Lido! It was my dream. And now my fiancé is French, so… Katie, 23: I'm from everywhere. Finally, I'm American, but with my family we couldn't keep still... I recently finished my studies in...

Le Manoir de Gressy, a beautiful address 30 minutes from Paris

Another weekend where the mercury is at its best, and you haven't had time to plan a getaway, or simply no budget? Le Manoir de Gressy (from the Hôtels et Préférence label) some 30 minutes from Paris is the perfect deal… 1. For a change of scenery: less than an hour from Paris you find yourself in the middle of the countryside! 2. For the pleasure of recharging one's batteries in the green and waking up to the chirping of birds. 3. For the pleasure of swimming, in the pretty outdoor swimming pool surrounded by trees and flowers: a real pleasure (lined with parasols!). 4. For the charm of the rooms with terraces overlooking the garden which allow you to sit in the sun or read a book in peace. 5. For dinner at the restaurant, Le Cellier du Manoir, which offers inventive and refined cuisine using only fresh produce. The extras → For a weekend with friends: a games room with billiards, table football and pinball available → For a family weekend…

Where to celebrate your birthday in Paris when it's a heatwave?

That's it, the natives of Gemini, Cancer or Leo are in the spotlight. And, the lucky ones, parasols and sunglasses accompany their birthday (unlike all the other signs of the zodiac, rather subscribers to umbrellas and fleece jackets)! But when the heat is not tenable for city dwellers who turn into octopuses out of the water, the party is spoiled ... or not! A short guide to Select addresses where to celebrate your birthday under the dodger, with friends, family or lovers. With children: the Electric Circus This new place in the north of Paris amazes, entertains and exhilarates. In addition to its marquees and its supercharged atmosphere of modern and poetic circus, you can sit on its large terrace to have a drink under the lanterns, or have a simple and fresh dinner in front of painted lion heads that adorn the bar, before go see a show with the family. This address gives an irremediable facelift to the circus, which is becoming very fashionable, trendy. Perfect for blowing out candles with the little ones! ...

The Françoise Morice Institute: the anti-aging address to be the most beautiful

Like any good Parisian, you want to prepare your skin for the summer and are not sure where to start ... The Françoise Morice Institute, located in the Golden Triangle of the capital, is a choice stage in the journey of healthy and fresh skin. Select address to be discovered as a matter of urgency for mature skin who want to cool off before summer. What do we do here ? A manual lifting, face or body, part or all. But how exactly? By physiotherapy, an ultra efficient technique developed by Françoise Morice and her physiotherapist husband. Based on a concept of personalized care (which is appreciable when we know that each skin tone has its own balance), Kineplasty is available in several stages, exfoliation, lotion, massages, pinching ... which aim to tone, preserve or firm the skin. With success. This manual technique meets a requirement that we perceive during and after the treatment: the skin breathes, the features are no longer drawn by fatigue ...