Month: July 2018

The most WOW Parisian hotel spas!!!

To be pampered, there's nothing like slipping into the sneakers of a demanding tourist and taking advantage of hotel spas (which are often stunning)! Whether you want to have a pool and jacuzzi day or you prefer a tailor-made massage, follow our selection of spas to discover absolutely. ♥ I-SPA BY ALGOTHERM Within the Grand Hotel InterContinental Paris, the I-spa Algotherm combines beauty and well-being in the zen and cozy atmosphere of a space decorated with noble materials. The complete treatment menu – relaxing massages, body wraps, personalized programs – highlights the specific virtues of marine active ingredients. The spa also has a cardio-training area, a sauna and a relaxation area. 2 rue Scribe 75009 – Tel. : 01 40 07 36 96 ♥ ST JAMES ALBANY Installed in the famous rue de Rivoli, in the Saint James Albany hotel, the Spa Deep Nature offers its guests the opportunity to relax gently. With the help of a therapist, they have the possibility of choosing the treatment...

The best rooftops in Paris

The top 10 of the best rooftops in Paris

In summer, everything is calmer in Paris. We therefore take the opportunity to discover exceptional places. For a cocktail or for dinner, take to the skies and discover all the beauties of the City of Light on a roof terrace. Rooftops have been in operation for a few years and they are more and more cozy. We no longer just enjoy the view, but an evening in a breathtaking setting. Here are our favorite spots. The Hôtel National des Arts et Métiers We particularly like: its view of Notre-Dame, its ideal location in the Marais and its soft benches. Hôtel National des Arts et Métiers, 243 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Le Jardin Suspendu We particularly like: The vegetal decoration accompanied by pallets, the food court which whets the appetite and the musical programming and the Ciné Club. Le Jardin Suspendu, Opposite 40 Rue d'Oradour-sur-Glane, 75015 Le Georges We particularly like: The elegant atmosphere of the place and the delicious dishes. This restaurant on the top floor of the Georges Pompidou Center is the perfect place to …

Cyril Lignac's gourmet interview

(c)YannDeret Ice cream, snacks… In summer, we allow ourselves all the differences. After all, even our diet is on vacation! Sweet beaks begin to salivate. This is a season that lends itself well to gourmet confessions. Meeting with chef Cyril Lignac. (c)ThomasDhellemmes Do you give your various restaurants and pastry shops a common identity? You find my personality in each of my establishments. Whether for restaurants, pastries or chocolate shops, I have imagined with my teams creations that look like me, around flavors that I like. Nevertheless, each of them has its own identity, they are all different concepts. Between sweet and salty, your heart swings? I have always evolved within the two universes. From the beginning of my career, I passed the CAP de Pâtissier, together with that of Chef. I wanted to guarantee a culinary identity from starter to dessert because I found that there was often a break between sweet and savory in restaurants. My two CAPs in my pocket, I continued my apprenticeship as much in the kitchen as in …

What jeans attitude to adopt this summer with Levi's?

For this summer, we invite you to revisit the jeans that made the reputation of the American brand Levi's. Imagined differently than for our legs, it makes us crack: jackets, jumpsuits or even in total look, the jeans are the essential of the Parisienne for this summer. 100% Levi's! IF YOU'RE GOING TO ASIA, OPT FOR THE KIMONO Unexpected but irresistible: the denim kimono. Icon of Asian fashion, it is revisited in a relaxed form, which can be worn both in town and for an evening. We add the right accessories, simple and effective, and a little touch of color with three patches that give the outfit a pop spirit. IF YOU STAY IN TOWN, OPT FOR THE JUMPSUIT As trendy as it is casual, the jumpsuit is a great ally, all year round. In summer, we love to take it out! In jeans, it changes everything and gives much more charm. In order not to tarnish the outfit, we opt for silver sneakers and patches that …

How about taking advantage of August to redo your decor?

Stuck in Paris for August? Have you been to Paris Plage, Paris l'Eté, stylish rooftops and other trendy terraces? He always remains his little home, his precious nest ... why not take advantage of this month when the city is calm to rethink its decor? What addresses should I spot? SARAH LAVOINE Sarah Lavoine created her interior design agency in 2002. Very quickly, she became a benchmark for Parisian taste and contemporary aesthetics, which can be recognized by the elegantly appointed space on rue du Bac : a French art of living is emerging and taking shape. Here, objects and accessories will polish a refined lifestyle 28, Rue du Bac 75007 Paris - Tel. : 01 42 86 00 35 FLAMANT Flamant intends to find for you all the elements that will make your space a soft, warm and reassuring refuge. By wanting to constitute itself as the quintessence of the House, Flamant has found a pure line, with designs as varied as modern or vintage ... without having ...

5 essential accessories for our holidays

The departure is approaching, no question of packing an inconsistent suitcase. Here is a five-step itinerary to find the accessory that will make the difference, the one that will twist a look and finish an outfit with panache. Warning: high risk of cracking. On the jewelry side For the day: Nilaï The brand which already has its fan club among the most cutting-edge Parisians is the perfect address to find its bohemian chic jewelry. For sure you will find the jewel of your summer in the necklaces, rings and buckles that evoke travel with delicate and sensual lines. ♥ Our favorite For the cocktail: Lorina Balteanu The jewelry brand Lorina Balteanu embodies rare and precious luxury craftsmanship. In Frivolité lace, jewelry and accessories are both classic and wildly modern, relaxed and luxurious. Perfect to arouse the curiosity of any self-respecting fashionista, and to stand out in beauty. ♥ Our favorite For the night: Vade Retro Paris In this cute boutique, you can find …

Five jewels for five women's lives

Depending on our moods and our characters, we will not wear the rings, chains, bracelets and other coquetries that make us happy in the same way… To start a season that is so gold in its favor, here is our Select range. To draw according to your state of mind. ◊ The romantic Nilaï is, on the Parisian scene, a very unique brand that takes care of its universe between dog and wolf. These jewels always have a kind of powerful and bewitching bohemian charm, which we particularly appreciate in this refined and discreet bracelet which retains all its singularity. ◊ The exuberant Le Lido has launched a capsule collection in collaboration with the designer Shourouk: from this already mythical jewelry emerges, dazzling with a fairyland and femininity that leave us speechless. Our favorite ? The “Champs Elysées” which have that absolutely magical something that all women would like to wear at least once. ◊ Nostalgic She will be tempted by this Achille necklace, created by the lovely brand Margi Darika. In vermeil, it has the delicacy of an old medal and the pattern ...