Month: February 2020

Westfield Les 4 Temps will host a unique “Fashion Show” this weekend!

As Paris Fashion Week draws to a close, the Westfield les 4 Temps shopping center is preparing a unique show, on the occasion of a weekend dedicated to fashion and beauty... This exclusive event will be marked by the presence of the famous influencer Lena Mahfouf. Opened in 1981 in the heart of the La Défense district, the Westfield Les 4 Temps shopping center offers a diversified shopping offer with no less than 230 fashion, decoration and leisure shops. Among them, visitors to the center can find Adidas and Eram flagships as well as exclusive brands such as the Apple Store, Sephora, Rituals and the Auchan hypermarket. Thanks to its renovation and extension inaugurated in 2008, the center now covers 140 m². On the weekend of March 000-7, Westfield Les 8 Temps will organize a “fashion show” on the safari theme, in a wild setting more real than life. Open to all, visitors will be immersed in the heart of the savannah with the program: customization workshops, make-up corners, nail art...

Jazz Thursdays at Deux Magots: the unmissable event for music lovers

Every Thursday evening, in the legendary Deux Magots room, a group of musicians make the air vibrate with the joyful sounds of their double basses, saxophones, pianos and other guitars. Time for a drink or a dinner, let yourself be carried away by this very pleasant concert… Legendary Germanopratin establishment, Les Deux Magots organizes for the 3rd consecutive year the 'Jeudis du Jazz'. Thus, every Thursday evening from 19:30 p.m., the iconic café welcomes a different trio. Combining singing with piano, guitar, double bass and drums chords, their desire is simple: to rekindle the flame of the great tradition of jazz in Saint-Germain-des-Prés! Since the beginning of this musical event, the line-up varies regularly between French and international artists. Several singers and musicians have also come from all over the world (United States, Australia, Brazil, Sweden, etc.) to perform at Les Deux Magots! Here, the jazz played is meant to be open and eclectic. If it definitely delights neophytes, amateurs are not left out and appreciate it just as much. Swing, timeless American standards, hints of French songs and bossa nova, ...

La Mamounia, an oasis of calm and pleasure in the heart of Marrakech

La Mamounia is undoubtedly considered one of the most elegant palaces in the world, the best hotel in Africa and the ideal spot for epicureans. Zoom on this legendary establishment adored by all. For nearly a century, this magnificent palace has enchanted the red city! Once through the majestic door, all is order and beauty, calm and pleasure. The setting remains magical and the decor breathtaking. The craftsmanship is sublimated here in the mosaics, the fabrics, the goldsmithery without forgetting the Art of hospitality of which the Marrakchis have the secret... This real palace, inseparable from Marrakchi history, was built in 1923 facing the majestic mountains of the Atlas. And if the original La Mamounia was a bourgeois house in the middle of the desert, the palace now has 135 rooms, 71 suites including 6 exceptional suites: The Baldaquin Suite, The Koutoubia Suite, The Churchill Suite, The Majorelle Suite, The Suite Marquetry and the Al Mamoun Suite as well as 3 sublime private riads of extreme refinement. Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin and Ronald Reagan had their habits there, …

5 exhibitions for fashion lovers

While fashion is in full swing on the catwalks of Fashion Week, it turns out that it is also making the show in museums this season! From Azzedine Alaïa and Cristóbal Balenciaga to Christian Louboutin and Patrick Demarchelier, zoom in on these fashion exhibitions that are worth seeing. – Christian Louboutin: L'Exhibition(niste) An essential figure in the world of fashion, Christian Louboutin lifts the veil on his universe with this very first exhibition on a grandiose stage. Within the Palais de la Porte Dorée, you will discover a large number of creations, rich in patterns and colors, inspired by his love of the arts and other cultures. Iconic shoes from his personal collection will be presented to the public. You will also see, exclusively, pieces that have never been exhibited! Christian Louboutin: The Exhibitionist, from February 25 to July 26, 2020, at the Palais de la Porte Dorée. 293 Avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Paris. – 'Heritage' by Patrick and Victor Demarchelier Angelina Jolie, Kate Moss, Gisele Bündchen, Madonna and even Lady Diana… All of them have come under the lens of Patrick Demarchelier during these last…

Hair Clinic: the best address to take care of your mane

Since 1974, the Clinique du Cheveu has established itself as the hair care specialist in France and the firm's Parisian address – rue Boissière – is always full. Untimely hair loss, diminished radiance, oily or overly dry hair, dandruff and other growth problems… Hair is a major source of hassle, for both men and women. At the same time, it must be said that our mane represents an essential beauty asset that we must pamper. It was in pursuit of this idea that the Hair Clinic was born in 1974. Thus, for more than 40 years, biologists and chemists have analyzed and studied the mechanics of the hair in order to identify all of its subtleties. They then proposed innovative diagnostic and hair treatment solutions with the greatest respect for the scalp. The success was immediate and in 1990, the network of specialized institutes began to develop. 10 years later, there are 19 throughout France, in 2000. With this experience but also this position …

Renoma Café Gallery now welcomes Linda Lee Hopkins every 1st Tuesday of the month!

Following the success of the last performances, the Renoma Café Gallery has decided to renew its partnership with jazz star Linda Lee Hopkins. From the month of February, you will be able to vibrate to the sound of his magnificent voice during an exceptional dinner concert, organized every 1st Tuesday of the month... An event not to be missed! Whether it's for a drink, dinner or Sunday brunch, you're always sure to have a good time at Renoma Café Gallery. With its arty-urban atmosphere and its New York loft spirit, this Parisian institution is highly appreciated for its original decoration (large leather sofas, metal bar, Louis XVI benches and other vintage portraits, etc.) signed by the great Maurice Renoma. As for the restaurant, its half-French, half-international menu offers classic dishes such as beef tartare, a delicious confit lamb parmentier or even a cheeseburger and fries. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, a DJ comes to set up his turntables and ensures a crazy evening with a Parisian atmosphere, as we like... Good news for the fans...

Embark on a luxury cruise with Ponant!

For more than 30 years, the crew of experienced professionals, the impeccable service and the high gastronomy served on board have made Ponant the ultimate benchmark for luxury cruises and expeditions around the world. The history of Ponant in a few key dates… A young officer in the Merchant Navy and passionate about travel, Jean-Emmanuel SAUVEE decided to launch an innovative concept: promoting the art of sea travel in the greatest French tradition. We are then in 1986 and the project is still called “The French way of Sea”. Two years later, La Compagnie des îles du Ponant was born, initiated by 14 young shareholders, freshly graduated from the Merchant Navy. The adventure really began when the project for the ship Le Ponant – which means west in Latin – was launched in 1989. This mythical sailboat was ready two years later at the shipyards of Villeneuve-La-Garenne and in May 1991 , he cast off and made his first cruise, heading for the mythical Caribbean archipelago. The year 2007 represents a new important turning point for the house …