Month: July 2017

What if we dreamed a little… on the beaches of Greece?

The hot sand, the sun, an air of sirtaki playing in the distance… Yes, we agree, it makes you want to. Whether it is to dream a little or to plan your next vacation, here is the Sani Dunes, an idyllic address at the edge of azure water… ∇ The idea: The Sani Dunes is the new establishment of the luxury hotel group Sani Resort: 5 stars, optimal comfort, breathtaking landscape, flush culture, paradisiacal beach, Greek blue, sublime suites ... It is, in short, a real paradise in front of Mount Olympus, 2H50 from Paris (just in case : by plane, anyway). ♦ The style: 80 suites and 56 rooms, furnished in a neat and elegant Mediterranean style, offer impeccable comfort and luxury to visitors, as well as a view of the green gardens, the swimming pools of the Sani Dunes or even the waters turquoise from the Aegean Sea. The service is impeccable, chic, all in a sublime and enchanting setting. ♦ Table side: The hotel has three bars and three top-of-the-range restaurants, including…

Left bank / Right bank: the new gourmet restaurants

When it comes to the art of the table, Paris is a place of experimentation and daring where you have to find yourself… among the new addresses that have just hatched, here are our gourmet nuggets, classic version or bobo version. ∇ LEFT BANK: L'Etable, the new landmark for Germanopratin carnivores The spirit: L'Etable is the new address of Hugo Desnoyer, THE star butcher. Right from the start, the promise is kept: the cowhides and dark wood evoke a stable, while the designer lights and the very high ceiling diffuse a feeling of ease. A large room echoes a vast terrace extending over the Saint Germain hall: the space has been designed to accommodate large tables, because the love of good food is a matter of generosity! The cuisine: very tasty, very red. It's a bit like paradise for carnivores, the dream of carnivores. We enjoy choice cuts of beef, whose maturation is studied, and the production is 100% natural. The meat is cooked to perfection (it literally melts!), its accompaniments are humble (vegetables or puffed apples) because they …

Want to take lessons this summer?

During the summer, the Galeries Lafayette, the capital's shopping temple, spoil Parisians and visitors with a varied and tempting program. Workshops, activities and courses revolve around a problem that has not finished making people curious: the famous “French” know-how. Have you always dreamed of applying makeup like a pro? Discover the Galeries' make-up workshops, which will take place every Monday. Depending on the class you attend, the focus varies: lips, eyes, complexion… as you wish. The idea is to reveal the secrets of the professionals, their techniques and their tips to sublimate themselves while respecting their skin. Finally ! Are you more of a foodie? Culinary workshops and pastry courses are organized (respectively from Tuesday to Saturday at 11 am and 19 pm, and every Friday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am) to make as many people as possible discover the tips of the great chefs. Cream puffs will hold no secrets for you! After all these great recipes, do you want to lose some calories? Participate ...

Colonia Pura: the most subtle summer fragrance for men

Acqua Di Parma releases its new fragrance for men, Colonia Pura. Fresh, light, it celebrates the masculine with a subtle and elegant fragrance reminiscent of the Italian way of life. In our opinion, it will be the perfume of your love this summer! The spirit of the Colonia Pura perfume is lightened by keeping faithful to the classicism of the brand's soaring fragrances: it extends the original, Colonia d'Acqua, while being more modern. Contemporary, joyful and warm, Colonia Pura evokes a charming and refined man, who lives between the city and the countryside, with style. Its dominant notes are bergamot and orange. The imagination he develops A trip to Italy, a mysterious but accessible man, a summery freshness… the new Acqua Di Parma men's fragrance is sophisticated without being snobbish, it has a scent from elsewhere, it offers a whiff of fresh air that makes you want to travel to the seaside, or on a vespa, through the alleys of a timeless Naples… in short, it smells deliciously good. For who ? For a man whose minimalist aesthetic seeks...

The most original brunches in Paris

La Halle aux Oliviers, at La Bellevilloise You're not going on vacation yet and need a little pick-me-up? There's nothing like enjoying your city as if you were discovering it for the first time! We opt for the brunch formula, in order to enjoy a Sunday full of languor and indulgence… Our top of the nicest brunches in Paris. Enjoy your lunch ! ∇ The most itinerant, at the Bistro Parisien If you want to see Paris with amazed eyes, head to the Bistrot Parisien, on the port of La Bourdonnais. After enjoying a delicious, varied and gourmet brunch at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, on the sunny terrace or under the majestic bay window, head for one of the boats in the fleet… for a cruise around the City of Light. That's wonderful. Our advice: don't miss the walk after the meal… it would be too bad not to treat yourself to this magical view of Paris! ∇ The most musical, à la Bellevilloise For …

The Vallon de Valrugues: the getaway in Provence that makes you dream

Need a last minute idea to take advantage of the holidays away from the capital and its exhaust pipes? Do you want sun and relaxation? Discover a Provençal haven of peace. Le Vallon de Valrugues & Spa is a 5-star hotel (which benefits from the Hotels & Preference label) among the most beautiful in Provence: its prestigious rooms and suites, nestled in lush nature, are decorated with the care and refinement that the expect from such a great hotel. The service, attentive and sophisticated, strives to satisfy your needs or requests in order to make your stay unforgettable. Benefiting from an exceptional location, 600 m from the town center of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, the location of the Vallon de Valrugues makes it possible to discover the hikes with which the region abounds. In the footsteps of Van Gogh, you can criss-cross the Alpilles Natural Park, whose wild beauty captivates the imagination, or let yourself be tempted by the Wine Route, or Lavender, so dear to the region… …

What are the best hair salons in Paris?

The capital is full of good beauty addresses, it's not necessarily easy to find your way around... To be sure of getting the cut of your dreams or the color that will suit you like a glove, here is our selection of the 4 best addresses in hairstyle in Paris. COIFFIRST If there are many addresses that demanding Parisians treasure, it's those of Coiffirst. Available in 9 salons with irrefutable charm, the brand welcomes its visitors in an artistic and refined atmosphere, where the beauty of the space meets the beauty of the cuts. The latter are neat, precise, they do not respond to any automatism but adapt to the hair, the complexion, the look... for a superb finish and an exceptional cut. Thanks to the techniques developed by the Coiffirst specialists, staking and varnishing, you will be seduced by the natural and sophisticated result. All at the prices of a traditional hairdressing salon. 52 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 (01 40 07 11 01) / 98 Rue Montorgueil, 75002 (01 45 08 92 93) / …