Month: September 2019

10 pastry chefs to trust for crazy birthday cakes

Whether they are more fond of savory or lovers of sweets, Paris is a paradise for gourmets. The City of Light is full of addresses where virtuosos of sweets evolve and it's a fact, you can't find such delicacies anywhere else in the world. To celebrate a birthday or just to please your loved ones during a family dinner, here are our favorite addresses to get your dose of sweetness. Claire Damon In her two pretty boutiques (St-Germain-des-Prés and Montparnasse) “Cakes and bread“, Claire Damon offers a range of 10 cakes that change regularly, depending on the season. Very refined, his sublime creations are no less delicious. Our favorites for a birthday: shahzadeh, pink grapefruit or strawberry and orange blossom tart. Cakes and bread, 89 Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris. Yann Couvreur Trained in restaurants and luxury hotels, Yann Couvreur opened his first pastry shop in 2016, avenue Parmentier in the 10th arrondissement. The following year, he opened a second, this time in the Marais. Let's go …

Meeting with the genius illustrator, Marc-Antoine Coulon

For Marc-Antoine Coulon, becoming an illustrator was a childhood dream. Recognizable by his glamorous style and his precise line, he knows better than anyone how to capture a look, an attitude, to sublimate it and put it down on paper. With brush strokes, he skilfully alternates black lines – thick or shaded – and a mixture of colors, revealing the fragility that emanates from each personality, especially in the eyes… Shockingly accurate, his magnificent watercolors instantly plunge us into his world. Through his sketches, this brush virtuoso reveals his very elegant perception of the world of fashion, perfectly reflecting the spirit, style and chic of Parisiennes. Following in the footsteps of his idol René Gruau, Marc-Antoine Coulon is restoring fashion illustration to its former glory, with a pure line, sophisticated tones and an obvious breath of modernity as his signature. Today, in partnership with the luxury ink and stationery brand Jacques Herbin, he is launching his nude color, which he has always used as a base for his faces... Meet this genius artist who tells us about this latest collaboration . How did your passion start...

The top accessories for your next weddings

Did you think the wedding season was over? It was without counting the lovers of winter, who decided to do nothing like the others ... To sublimate you, here is a small anthology of addresses, handpicked. Valérie Valentine To stand out on D-Day, opt for a beautiful Valérie Valentine creation that will sublimate your outfit ... Headband, headband, clip, comb, barrette, elastic or even fascinator hat, all the pieces are available in several sizes, from very discreet to the most conspicuous. Adorned with Swarovski crystals, these accessories entirely made of noble materials (such as leather) are meticulously handcrafted in their Parisian workshop in the 11th arrondissement… Objects of desire compatible with all everyday hairstyles! Valérie Valentine, 2 rue du Pas de la Mule 75003 Paris. Open Monday to Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 19:30 p.m. and Sunday from 15 p.m. to 19 p.m. 01 44 61 41 02 Tony Ward Italian-Lebanese designer, Tony Ward transformed the family Couture House established by his father in 1952 into an internationally recognized brand. Inspired by contemporary constructions, the one…

The 10 snobbery of Parisians back to school

To stay in touch, we reveal the list of the 10 most distinguished Parisians snobbery, just to follow one by one the many trends and habits very popular in the capital! - Take a Riva ride on the Seine What could be more posh than spending an afternoon on the Seine, aboard a Riva for a private cruise of a few hours… Many actors, models and great sportsmen are fans of it, especially since it is the old boat of Sophia Loren! The plus: we see Paris from a whole new perspective and it's really superb. Paris Luxury Boat, Port de l'Arsenal 75012 Paris. - Buy Marc-Antoine Coulon's latest book The holidays are over but so as not to suddenly disconnect with reading, we go and buy Marc-Antoine Coulon's latest book. Through this new work, the artist captures the capital of fashion through portraits and colorful sketches, accompanied by texts describing the liveliness of Parisian fashion. A true masterpiece. 'Paris' by Marc Antoine Coulon published by Flammarion, in bookstores ...

10 ideas to extend summer in Paris

It had to happen, yet somewhere, deep down, we said to ourselves that it was still very far ... but it is here, the start of the school year. Goodbye coconut palms and shellfish, idleness and espadrilles, hello Paris. To compensate for this terrible but inevitable event, here is a quick To Do List of summer extension. We warn you, it feels good. ♥ I treat myself to a Balinese massage in the paradisiacal MamaBali spa ♥ I do an aquabike session with my eyes closed (and presto, back to the seaside) ♥ I allow myself a dinner on a rooftop to prolong the nights summer, at the White House ♥ I'm going for a weekend 30 minutes from Paris to find swimming pool and nature ♥ I still keep my pretty Brazilian bracelets bought on the beach a little bit ♥ I cook for the smala a cherry clafoutis which they will tell me some news (here for the recipe) ♥ I swap the metro for the bicycle, as long as the weather is still fine ♥ I stay on a coral varnish which brings out my ...

The 10 great classics not to be missed during the sleepless night

Like every first Saturday of October, the sleepless night returns. The opportunity to get a shot of contemporary art but also to (re) discover the mythical monuments of the capital through (or not) a 10 km night race: La Grande Traversée. For the 18th edition which will take place this weekend, we have selected the most beautiful cultural sites for you ... to be redone without moderation! 1. The Louvre Museum Obviously, we could not establish this classification without putting in top position the largest museum in the world: the Louvre. With nearly 600 works, it is undeniably one of the unmissable spots. Rue de Rivoli, 000 Paris 75001. The Eiffel Tower Very popular, the Eiffel Tower attracts millions of tourists from all over the world every year. However, the 'real' Parisians do not really take the time to go for a stroll at the top of the Iron Lady… It is therefore the perfect opportunity to take a little jump there. Champ de Mars, 2 Avenue Anatole France, 5 Paris 75007. The Center Pompidou Its museum, its restaurant in…

Smallable, the perfect concept store for children back to school!

Founded in 2008, Cécile Roederer's brand opened its first store in 2015 in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. The young woman, from a large family and passionate about fashion, thought up creations for children, which, according to her, lacked choice. At Smallable, you can find clothes, accessories but also everything you need for back to school! The store, which was created a few years after the launch of the e-shop, was born from the entrepreneur's desire to meet her customers and find out more about their expectations. Thus, in this beautiful space of 300 m2 combining atypical pleasure and high technology, families have a good time and can do their shopping in peace, their little darlings being busy coloring, playing table football or playing games. other toys, made available. On the clothing side, the store offers a nice mix of 500 brands, from the most famous like Chloé, Colette, Stella McCartney Kids and others, more confidential like Petit Bateau or Converse, …