year: 2019

Gaming clubs in Paris: The best places to discover

This time, that's it, winter is setting in. The days are getting shorter, getting colder and all means are good to stay chilling at home. Finally, you can also decide to put a little spice in your daily life. by discovering the new gaming clubs that open every month in the heart of the capital. Gambling clubs long banned in Paris If you have the impression that there were very few clubs and casinos allowing you to play poker in Paris, it is quite normal. Indeed, a French law simply prohibited any casino from setting up within a radius of 100 kilometers around Paris. With the exception of that of Enghien-les-Bains. A decision that was taken to avoid disturbances to public order. A new law since 2018 Since January 1, 2018, a new law has allowed gaming clubs to return slowly but surely to the capital. However, there are several rules to follow scrupulously! For the government, it...

Christmas log: Our selection to enhance your New Year's Eve

the famous Yule log… This is THE culinary tradition that you cannot escape during the end-of-year celebrations. We then reveal a selection of the most beautiful creations of the pastry chefs! Watch out, you're going to have fun! The Lutetia yule log The tastes: Imagined by the Pastry Chef Nicolas Guercio, this pretty Art Deco Christmas ball takes up all the elements of the magnificent hotel. A prestigious Yule log thanks to its marquetry style rings and forged irons of the Marquise... A gourmet creation that perfectly combines rosé champagne mousse and creamy grapefruit. Just like the raspberry confit and the crispy puffed rice, raspberries and grapefruit zest. The price: €105 for 6 to 8 people. Where is it found? At Lutetia, 45 Boulevard Raspail, 75006, Paris. The log is on sale until December 31 by reservation only (48 hours minimum) on 01 49 54 46 00. Possibility to taste it on the Tea Time menu in individual format from …

Where to enjoy the best caviar in Paris?

Synonymous with celebration, caviar is a delicacy that is enjoyed with pleasure during the holidays. This noble product immediately gives an air of refinement to all meals... To offer you this little luxury and spruce up your Christmas table, here are the 3 favorite addresses of the editorial staff. Prunier Prunier is a century-old house specializing in caviar. It was in 1921 that Émile Prunier discovered the abundance of sturgeons in the French rivers of Gironde. He then offered an alternative to Russian caviar, and created a production entity, thus becoming the leading producer of French black gold. Four years later, he inaugurated his eponymous restaurant "Prunier" on avenue Victor Hugo, in Paris, and thus made the capital the world center of caviar. Mosaics evoking crustaceans and wavelets, punctuated with marble and mahogany chairs. With its Art Deco setting, the Prunier restaurant can boast of being classified as a historical monument. Over the years, it has become the essential address for Parisian gourmets. In addition to their incredible fresh caviar, we also enjoy Balik salmon, …

LOUP, the trendy canteen where all the top Parisians meet

LOUP is the trendy canteen where you can find all the Parisian gratin just a few steps from the Louvre. The brasserie welcomes you in an atypical decor, slightly offbeat. As soon as you enter, the tone is set at LOUP with the pretty rotisserie that immediately catches the eye of the curious. On the walls of the two rooms, we discover a decoration that gives pride of place to animals. Light fixtures in designer spheres, mixed with a few touches of vegetation scattered here and there. The wooden benches give a very friendly look to the setting and contrast with the leather chairs. This is the canteen of happiness! On the plates, LOUP offers homemade dishes from fresh products, sourced directly from the best producers. À la carte: vegetable lasagna, risotto, duck breast with raspberries, shoulder of lamb confit… As well as a fine selection of meats and fish that will delight the hungry. The rotisserie section will delight gourmets and chef Eric Teyant has thought of everyone. In effect, …

Edward Green, an ode to masculine elegance

For more than a century, Edward Green has been offering men's shoes, which shine as much for their remarkable quality as for their elegance. Edward Green was a great shoe enthusiast. He began his career at a very young age, learning at the age of 12. Wishing to create high-end shoes, the precursor founded his own workshop in 1890, in Northampton (England). For his collaborators, Edward Green sources the best materials: lambskin, oak wood... His promise? “Excellence without compromise”. Very quickly, his label became known as the English brand of shoes with timeless elegance, the quintessence of British style. Among the followers of the label, there are big names like Ernest Hemingway and even Edward, the Duke of Windsor. True to the values ​​of the house, each Edward Green designer pair is made in their workshop in Northampton. As has been the tradition for nearly 130 years. The 60 craftsmen who work there pay particular attention to Goodyear assembly and the finishing of the seams. Over the years, the…

Artisan of luxury: 7 big names that perpetuate French know-how

Did you say luxury craftsman? Focus on 7 great enthusiasts who shape precious materials and manufacture exceptional products, thus perpetuating French know-how… FaKaRa FredK, an unparalleled luxury craftsman. He spent more than 10 years in the Harraca workshop before meeting the man who would become his partner in the FaKaRa adventure, Robson. The two craftsmen share the same passion, the same vision of things and it is therefore quite natural that they decide to create their own brand of jewelry, thus uniting their know-how. Together, they imagine, draw, create... While FredK never lets go of his brushes, shades the colors and imagines clean lines, his alter ego turns out to be the "precision technician" who perfects the creations using his pliers. . The duo offers both spectacular pieces and more sober models. FaKaRa Paris, 20, rue Danielle Casanova, 75002 Paris. 01 42 76 07 98 Gabrielle Froidevaux In her boutique-workshop, Gabrielle Froidevaux presents unique luxury pieces designed and made on site in the …

Our 7 favorite restaurants on the Left Bank

Cradle of high gastronomy, Paris is full of restaurants, each more hyped than the next. Attracting passing tourists and all of Paris with their know-how and culinary excellence, they are scattered all over the capital. Zoom on our favorite addresses on the Left Bank side. Alcazar Located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-prés, Alcazar restaurant is THE trendy place. In a friendly atmosphere with its mottled decoration and its flowery garden-like interior, you will enjoy homemade duck foie gras, beetroot chutney, salmon tataki with smoked salt, ginger, cucumber or even aioli. small seasonal vegetables accompanied by its poached egg. Something to satisfy all palates! Also, the restaurant organizes a "love night" every Saturday from 22 p.m. where you can dine accompanied by burlesque dancers, a DJ and live singers! Alcazar, 62 Rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris. 01 53 10 19 99 Les Éditeurs Like an ode to the neighborhood in which it nestles, near …