Month: August 2020

Masha: the new HQ in the Kléber district

Freshly revamped by Michel Martiniani, the Masha displays sublime spaces mixing colors and materials with great accuracy. Two-tone striped floor, marble bar, velvet armchairs, designer arch and hyper-romantic floral carpet… As soon as you enter, the tone is set! It must be said that the star designer worked in close collaboration with the sweet Samia Hamida – who holds the reins of the establishment – ​​giving this exceptional place a little girly touch that reflects the spirit of the house. At the bottom of the steps, we discover with wonder a magnificent Japanese garden in the middle of the 'Jungle Groove' and 'Tokyo Jam' rooms. In a friendly atmosphere, you can then enjoy delicious cocktails – or detox juices pressed by the minute! – that you eat from morning to night continuously, have brunch or even party with friends… Having become a real HQ for some, the Masha invites you to relax around a gourmet bistronomic cuisine, with starters around sharing and high-end traditional dishes: salmon steak and risotto, rib steak and fries, burger... Finally, you can …

The most beautiful bars for a drink

At night, a new Paris awakens, animated by temptation and nocturnal pleasures. Let yourself be seduced by these confidential bars for a discreet drink… – Le Bar de Paris at the Plaza Athénée An unmissable event in the capital, the bar at the Plaza Athénée seduces celebrities from the world of fashion with its contemporary decor in the bleu infini and its menu of original cocktails, made and served with passion. A designer bar with pure lines, each aspect of which will surprise and delight you. Plaza Athénée, 25 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris. 01 53 67 66 65 – BOOK – Le Bar du Brach Le Bar du Brach is a trip in its own right. We discover all the values ​​dear to this hotel: friendliness, generosity and sharing. Always inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean basin, the bar team works from fresh produce and a tapas menu is also available to accompany the cocktails. Brach, 1-7 rue Jean Richepin, 75016 Paris. 01 44 30 10 00 – BOOK – Bar Marta at …

Our favorite restaurants in the 16th arrondissement

Renowned for its calm and peaceful atmosphere, the 16th arrondissement has a good number of high-end restaurants. We reveal the favorites of the editorial staff. – Girafe Among the trendy restaurants, there is Girafe! After Loulou and Monsieur Bleu, the duo Gilles Malafosse and Laurent de Gourcuff continue their successful adventures by inaugurating 'Girafe'. A luxurious marine brasserie, Place du Trocadéro. A combination of marble and velvet, 30s decor by Joseph Dirand and a super-elegant terrace. We come face to face with the Iron Lady! The setting is simply breathtaking and the map is no less so. Here we enjoy swordfish escalope Milanese, pasta with lobster, without forgetting whole grilled fish. This new table is already appearing as the most coveted rooftop of the next fashion week. Girafe, 1 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris, 01 40 62 70 61 – La Place Longchamp La Place Longchamp is the new trendy restaurant offering delicious French bistro cuisine. In an atmosphere…

The best terraces and rooftops for a drink

With this beautiful weather, nothing is more pleasant for Parisians than to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, take a little height or, on the contrary, storm the terraces to enjoy cocktails and other dishes in good company. … A brief overview of our best addresses to enjoy the last evenings of August before the dreaded recovery! – Brach In the heart of the 16th arrondissement, the new hotel signed Starck has been creating a buzz since it opened a few months earlier. But the new object of all desires at Le Brach is undoubtedly its new 400 m² terrace, nestled on the 1st floor of the 5-star hotel. Once settled in, we choose from the small Asian plates to share: dim sums, spring rolls and other poke bowls… There is a sweet smell of vacation. Reservation strongly recommended! Brach, 1-7 rue Jean Richepin, 75016 Paris – Pavyllon Last October, Yannick Alléno inaugurated his third Parisian restaurant: Pavyllon. Located on the ground floor of the Pavillon Ledoyen – in the gardens of the Champs-Élysées! – the entrance to …

What if you tested the aperitif floating on the Seine with friends?

With this beautiful weather, coupled with the pleasure of deconfinement, the aperitifs outside are multiplying. In addition to picnics in the countryside and drinks on the terrace, there is an entirely different form of aperitif that allows you to enjoy an exceptional landscape, admiring the capital and its rich heritage from the water ... Paris Select reveals you this good plan! Notice to Parisians in need of a vacation, Paris Select has found the best plan to offer you a little moment of escape, accompanied by your group of friends! The pitch? A floating aperitif of one hour, one hour and a half or even two hours on the Seine aboard a private boat. Or, an ultra friendly moment to share with loved ones, with of course the City of Light and its unmissable monuments as a background. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS CRUISE Whether you are in charge of organizing an EVG, a Bachelor Party or if you simply want to give your friends an exceptional moment (who you sorely missed during this confinement ...) then the idea is all ...

The Molitor swimming pool in Paris

6 Parisian swimming pools to enjoy this summer

This scorching weather could not be more ideal for a well-deserved swimming pool break… For vacationers and other Parisians on vacation, we have prepared the top of the most beautiful Parisian outdoor swimming pools for you. - The Joséphine Baker swimming pool Moored on the Quai François Mauriac, in the heart of the 13th arrondissement, this modern and atypical 25-meter swimming pool offers the possibility of swimming while admiring the Seine and the few boats that graze the place thanks to the large bays windows that surround it. We like: the glass ceiling of the Joséphine Baker swimming pool which opens as soon as the first rays of sunshine… The swimming pool also has a giant solarium on its roof, with deckchairs for a speedy tan. Joséphine Baker swimming pool, Quai François Mauriac, 75013 Paris - The Emile Anthoine swimming pool Located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, the Emile Anthoine swimming pool, just a stone's throw from the Champ de Mars, is made up of a sports pool and a smaller pool. Its strong point? Obviously the breathtaking view of the Iron Lady. On all ...