Month: November 2019

Happy Languedoc returns for a 10th edition!

From December 1 to 15, 2019, the region will be honored in the most stylish bars in Paris. You will be able to discover all the wonders of its terroir and especially the richness of its AOC wines. Even if the temperatures do not intend to stop falling anytime soon, there are good reasons to keep our spirits up. Here is one that will particularly delight lovers of great vintages: Happy Languedoc. The pitch? This annual event invites the region to the capital for a few days. On the program: entertainment, meetings with winegrowers, food-wine pairings and other tastings. A real event placed under the sign of exchange and sharing! If on the Left Bank side, we can cite La Truffière, Le Renoir… There are just as many on the other side of the Seine. All the spots are displayed on an interactive map, to discover here. To complete this introduction to Occitan oenology, a “discovery guide” is given to you. You will find a map of the vineyard …

Meet at 'La Gare' for a gastronomic journey around the world 

Brilliantly revamped by Laura Gonzalez, La Gare reopened its doors in May, after several months of work. Good news for gourmets in the 16th arrondissement and elsewhere! The restaurant La Gare offers a new gourmet menu around the flavors of the world. It is imagined by the famous Peruvian Chef Gastón Acurio! First of all, we discover with admiration the transformation of this former train station, which became a bistro in the 90s. Laura Gonzalez or the star decorator imagined a colorful decor, inspired by the mixes orchestrated in the kitchen. It is therefore punctuated by an atmosphere as warm as it is lively. THE TEA ROOM AREA Firstly, there is a tea room/cocktail bar area on the ground floor, divided into a room with a heated patio. In total, 600 m2 of space very well distributed, which can accommodate no less than 300 people! In conclusion, everything is thought out to offer a real gastronomic, visual and olfactory journey. THE ROOM However, in the dining room, we are witnessing a real spectacle with the dishes parading under our …

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 …

LOU.YETU, the jewelry brand that drives Parisiennes crazy 

Launched in 2015 by Camille Riou, we never tire of jewelry and other golden creations from LOU.YETU. They ignite Instagram on a daily basis… Focus on this pretty brand that Parisiennes are snapping up! Her golden jewels make Instagram dream. Awakening the tanned skin of its hammered medallions, ethnic rings, necklaces to accumulate and other XXL earrings. Camille Riou started making her own creations in her apartment at 35 rue de Poitou. While it quickly becomes too small to accommodate her fans, she decides to open a pop-up every month to present her "mischievous jewelry". His creed? "Jewellery that resists life" to accompany us in our daily lives by providing the little extra detail... We discover small twisted rings, refined bracelets, chokers, cuffs or even necklaces with ultra-thin chains, in 3 micron gold plated. Creations all more sublime and original than the other. Sublime jewelry that can be worn very easily throughout the year. And we have to admit...

The Christmas wish list by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

At the end of the year, Maison Francis Kurkdjian seizes the magic of Christmas and unveils exclusive creations, so desirable... To push the doors of Maison Francis Kurkdjian is to dive into its singular universe where art and pleasure to offer become one. Here, perfumes and candles sit enthroned at the foot of the tree, a motif chosen by Francis Kurkdjian this year. This Christmas tree therefore finds its place on all the brand's cases, gift boxes, tissue papers and other bags... Maison Francis Kurkdjian For these end-of-year celebrations, Maison Francis Kurkdjian offers a new life, a new XXL box with Baccarat Rouge 540 perfume extract, the house's best seller. Available exclusively at Printemps Haussmann, for the very first time, this large 200 ml bottle displays – like a coat of arms – the hand-engraved engraving of a candlestick emblematic of Maison Baccarat. Released as an eau de parfum in a clear bottle, then as a perfume extract in a deep red bottle, Baccarat Rouge 540 embodies elegance and …

Mary Cohr, the darling institute of Parisians

A very popular brand for spas, the Mary Cohr Institute favors natural plant active ingredients. It designs cosmetics without parabens or GMOs. Their range of treatments is very famous, Parisiennes like to pamper themselves. Stress, pollution, 'metro, work, sleep'… Parisiennes who live at 100 miles an hour have plenty to worry about! To take a little time for themselves, they go to the Mary Cohr Institute. The firm offers innovative and exclusive Beauty Treatments, performed with patented devices. The place to be for Wellness addicts! In their institute in the 9th arrondissement, you can test the various well-being treatments of the house. The most fashionable, the de-stressing beauty treatment lasting 30 minutes. This express protocol is nonetheless effective. By upgrading a little, we go to the relaxing beauty treatment or even the Great De-stressing Beauty Treatment. Both lasting one hour. So which one will you choose? Their massages are respectively inspired by Swedish, Maori, Japanese and Californian massages. Indeed, The Mary Cohr Institute promises a moment …