Month: May 2020

Massato: the darling hairdresser of fashionable Parisiennes

At Massato, haircuts are elevated to the rank of art. It is his discretion, the precision of his scissors but above all his perfectionism that have made him the hair master with unparalleled vision, which he embodies today. In 1975, once he had graduated as a hairdresser, Massato left Japan to come and try his luck in Paris, the fashion capital. Very quickly, this Haute Couture enthusiast stood out thanks to his talent. The trendy and ultra-stylish cuts he offers are not lacking in originality and in a few years, he becomes the official hairdresser of the biggest stars and other fashionable models: Kate Moss, Læticia Casta, Isabelle Adjani, Sophie Marceau… During 18 years old, he will travel the world alongside the greatest photographers, for their photo shoots and their parades, allowing him to build a solid clientele. It was in 1993 that the 'creative hairdresser' finally took the plunge and opened his first salon in Paris, in the 7th arrondissement. On the strength of this success, he will open...

Where to go this summer ? Direction Le Hameau des Baux, the idyllic hotel of a stylish Provence

More than just a hotel, the Hameau des Baux is a small town, an enclave, which offers visitors the ultimate luxury of tearing themselves away from time and disposing of it within the framework of a novel by Marcel Pagnol. Organized like a village, the Hameau – a member of Hôtels et Préférence – has a small square in the center dominated by a fountain. You can walk along the 5 hectares of the estate, enjoy the fragrant nature scattered with cypresses, swim in one of the estate's two swimming pools, bask in the sun, on the terrace or under an olive tree...Le Hameau des Baux, in addition to its elegant and designer rooms, its suites and its privatized farmhouses, stands out for its “stylish and creative boutique” aspect: did the coffee table catch your eye? Leave with! Do you already see this clock in your living room? Consider it done ! ♥ Little + arty that we love at the editorial office: throughout the year, artists are in the spotlight and transform the place into a gallery, while a young talent takes advantage each season...

One day, one visit: the Opéra Garnier

Since its inauguration in 1875, the Opéra Garnier has continued to attract the curious from all over the world, as well as music lovers from all walks of life. With its eclectic and baroque decor, the largest opera house in Europe is a cult Parisian spot, to be discovered absolutely. At the end of the famous avenue de l'Opéra, stands the Palais Garnier, inaugurated under the Third Republic. Due to its architecture which brings together different styles – classical and baroque, combining cupolas, friezes, columns and other statues in marble or bronze – this building represents one of the most extravagant examples of Second Empire architecture in France. Would you like to know more about this cult monument, in the Napoleon III style? Paris Select offers you a guided tour of 1h30, during which you will be taken to the public spaces of the building... Throughout, an expert guide will describe the superb paintings and other works of art to you, thus slipping you into the skin of a great Parisian aristocrat of the XNUMXth century! BOOK YOUR VISIT HERE If from the outside, we distinguish four allegorical groups …

Discover the Eiffel Tower like you've never seen it before!

An unaltered symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower attracts millions of tourists from all over the world every year. However, the 'real' Parisians don't really take the time to go for a stroll at the top of the Dame de Fer... With the return of fine weather, it's the perfect opportunity to drop by and appreciate the magnificent heritage of our city. Very popular, the Eiffel Tower is undeniably the symbol of Paris all by itself. And even if Parisians no longer pay much attention to it when passing near the Champ de Mars, all occasions are good to visit the Eiffel Tower! That's good, Paris Select has found a great plan for you, whether you want to rediscover it alone, with your family or in the company of friends from abroad. The pitch? A 2-hour guided tour during which you will first walk up the 704 steps leading to the observation deck on the 2nd floor, before climbing to the top via the elevator. What a feast for the eyes with this 360 degree panorama of …

Explore the Louvre Museum in VIP mode!

Paris is home to many historic monuments, as well as a myriad of museums, including the most visited in the world: the Louvre. With its prolific collections bringing together no less than 380 pieces, it is an absolute must-see, whether you are a tourist or a Parisian! The most visited museum in the world – notably thanks to its famous Mona Lisa – the Louvre is full of masterpieces from all over the world. Among them, the "Victory of Samothrace" or the "Venus de Milo". The galleries offer extraordinary collections of European paintings from the 000th to the XNUMXth century: Vermeer, whose delicate "Lacemaker" can be admired, Rembrandt and his "Bathsheba", without forgetting his "Pilgrims of Emmaus"... No doubt, we are are amazed in the various aisles, except that, when you know nothing (or very little) about art, you are quickly disoriented by this myriad of works of all kinds... Paris Select has dug up the best plan to turn this cultural outing into a private VIP visit! The pitch? A private tour…