Month: February 2020

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, ...

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 …

Bel Canto: the ideal restaurant for music lovers

A few steps from Notre-Dame de Paris, the Bel Canto restaurant perfectly combines haute cuisine and lyrical singing. This unusual address is a delight for fine gourmets. For more than 20 years now, Bel Canto has been offering an original concept that cannot be found elsewhere. The poetic encounter between two distinct worlds: lyrical singing and gastronomy. While in the 3th century, the famous Scala in Milan offered dinners, it is today at Bel Canto that we go to be amazed… and ears! – A sublime decor As soon as you enter, the tone is set: red velvet, noble woods and other paintings intertwine, a sumptuous decor that is reminiscent of that of the most prestigious opera houses. Every evening an incredibly enchanting dinner show is played here. In the four corners of the room, authentic costumes from the Opéra National de Paris watch over the grain… – A new menu On the plate, the meal is played out in 5 acts without false notes. On the menu, we discover a sublime duck foie gras with XNUMX spices alongside Gravlax salmon, …

Valentine's Day: the top restaurants to book for latecomers

If we missed you on our gastronomic world tour here, it's probably too late... But we've thought of everything. For latecomers, dazed and other overbooked Parisians, here are the best restaurants where you can still try your luck. Because after all, declaring your love in a sublime setting is priceless! – For great gourmets: Saint-Germain at Lutetia Accustomed to starred tables and other demanding gourmets, we recommend the restaurant of the only palace on the left bank: Saint-Germain, at Lutetia. For Valentine's Day, Chef Benjamin Brial has concocted an exceptional menu including a glass of champagne, before moving on to a semi-cooked foie gras, a langoustine bathed in a light coconut milk and lime bisque, a delicious Scallops roasted in semi-salted butter and finally Poultry from the Cour d'Armoise (puff pastry pie, pontoise cabbage, black truffle and pearl jus). To finish on a touch of sweetness, the establishment offers the 'Red Rose', a baba infused with pomegranate extract, vanilla mousse, jelly …

10 dream spas where you can curl up with your lover

Beyond the proliferation of chic addresses in the capital, the selections of beauty spots swirl around without knowing where to turn. From splendid spas to the magnificence of luxury boutiques, the splendor and opulence of the City of Light turns the senses… Focus on the best addresses where to curl up with your lover. – Spa Cinq Mondes Located in a very quiet pedestrian square, in the heart of a beautiful building listed as a historic monument, the Spa Cinq Mondes is a real cocoon of 500 m² which offers its guests the opportunity to experience a sensory journey through the discovery of rituals originating from the four corners of the planet: Indonesia, Siam, China, Japan, the Orient, India, Polynesia, Brazil… Ancestral beauty secrets to relax and rejuvenate. Spa Cinq Mondes, 6 Square de l'Opéra Louis Jouvet, 75009 Paris – 01 42 66 00 60. – Villa Thalgo Located at the Trocadéro, a stone's throw from the Maritime Museum and the Grand Aquarium of Paris, the Villa Thalgo spa offers a space of …

The Alchemist Atelier: a romantic perfume workshop, ideal for Valentine's Day

After the solo perfume creation workshops, The Alchemist Atelier offers a new sensory experience, to live with your other half "Create Perfumes with Love"... An ideal gift for Valentine's Day! This summer, we told you about the revolutionary concept of The Alchemist Atelier here. A few days before Valentine's Day, the workshop hits hard by offering a whole new experience, to live with your partner. Code name ? “Create Perfumes with Love”. – An immersive workshop in the heart of Paris During this romantic 90-minute workshop, you will discover the art of perfumery and will then be able to create totally unique perfumes. Guided by an Alchemist Perfumer, you will explore the different olfactory families in order to select your favorite scents. Once this step has been completed, all you have to do is insert the cartridges into the Scent Creator, dose as you wish with the application... it's ready! Personalize your bottles and take them home. These memories will last forever… – A unique Valentine's Day gift Create personal fragrances alongside your loved one, while enjoying a glass of champagne…

For Valentine's Day, offer him a gastronomic trip!

On the occasion of Valentine's Day, going to a restaurant remains, as every year, the essential option. Since we haven't found anything better than a candlelit dinner to meet eye to eye with your loved one, here's a quick overview of these tables where you can celebrate love while traveling on your plate... – On takes off for Lebanon… With Maison Noura Enthroned on avenue Marceau, Maison Noura undeniably represents THE Parisian reference for lovers of oriental cuisine. Woodwork, gilding, chandeliers and velvet banquettes… In this sublime setting worthy of the thousand and one nights, the house offers a very tempting Valentine's Day menu starting with 8 crazy mezes, to share: hommos, traditional tabbouleh, Samake Harra, Labné with Halloumi bottarga & eggplant tempura, Sultan Ibrahim fillet smoked with cedar, “Shishbarak” ravioli… You will then have to choose from 3 classic dishes: royal lamb confit smoked with cedar, Sayadieh of black cod, smoked with fish & caramelized onions, or Duo of Chick Taouk accompanied by sweet potato batata harra style. Finally, it's time for...