Month: July 2021

The Arc de Triomphe packed: the work of Christo will be unveiled on September 18!

The packaging of the Arc de Triomphe by the artist Christo will be admired from September 18 to October 3, 2021. The monumental work plans to make the Parisian monument disappear under 25 square meters of recyclable fabric in bluish silver polypropylene and 000 7 meters of red rope. An operation in close collaboration with the Center Pompidou and the Center des monuments nationaux. The iconic couple Christo and Jeanne-Claude had been packing monuments all over the world since the 000s! Among their most famous works, we find the Wrapped Coast in Sydney, the Surrounded Islands of Biscayne Bay in Miami, The Gates in Central Park in New York, The London Mastaba, Hyde Park in London or our famous Pont-Neuf ... September 60, 2020 years after packing the Pont-Neuf, Christo wanted to repeat the experience in Paris, this time with another emblematic monument of the capital: the Arc de Triomphe. Only, because of the health crisis, this monumental performance had to be postponed… And despite the brutal death of the Bulgarian artist in May 35,…

5 good reasons to treat yourself to a 'digital detox' at the Trianon Palace

Just 20 minutes from Paris, the Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace is the ideal place to unwind. During a weekend of relaxation and well-being, you can put down your suitcases and forget all your worries by reconnecting with nature ... Located on the edge of the magnificent gardens of the Palace of Versailles, the Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace opened its doors in 1910. From then on, it quickly became a popular holiday resort for high society, attracting personalities from all walks of life such as Marcel Proust, Sarah Bernhardt or the famous tennis player René Lacoste. While the establishment is renowned for its opulent decoration and majestic setting, it has no less than 199 rooms and suites, as elegant as you want. Decorated with the greatest care, they represent the very essence of French luxury ... A true haven of peace, the Trianon Palace hotel offers an exotic getaway a stone's throw from the capital. Recently, he even offered a great “Digital Detox…” stay.

Spa Cinq Mondes: the new beauty institute for the stars

La Samaritaine has recently reopened its doors. After an extraordinary 15-year renovation, the Parisian department store is unveiling several spaces. In the one dedicated to beauty nestles a sublime Cinq Mondes Spa. The ideal place to relax, far from the bustle of Paris ... A sublime beauty salon hidden in the Samaritaine Accessible from the lower level of the Samaritaine, the Spa Cinq Mondes is a place of well-being with a unique character. Upon arrival, you are immediately amazed by the softness of its contemporary decor. High-quality materials mixed with eco-designed and locally produced products, subdued lighting, space planning… Here, everything has been designed to make the customer feel "at home". Express treatments and cures for holistic retreats Faithful to the brand's philosophy, this 400m² cocoon offers a French art de vivre by offering different care rituals: face, back and body massages combining effectiveness of ancestral pharmacopoeias from all over the world and cutting-edge French cosmetology. There is no express care for ...

Le Castille, our favorite hotel on rue Cambon

Ideally located in rue Cambon, adjoining the very first and very famous Chanel boutique, the Hotel Castille invites its guests to the Parisian dolce vita ... Standing halfway between Place Vendôme and la Madeleine, the entrance to Castille is meant to be discreet. This unique 5-star hotel has 108 rooms - including 26 spacious suites - decorated in different styles depending on the wing in which they are located. On the side of the Opera wing, the first 3 floors offer a contemporary and warm atmosphere. In the last two, there are more refined lines and an exceptional view over the rooftops of the very chic 1st arrondissement… Spacious and comfortable rooms While on the Rivoli wing, it is a tribute to the style of Coco Chanel. An atmosphere of 1930s Paris emerges from a contrasting palette of black, white and beige tones. Photographs by Robert Doisneau reinforce the typically Parisian atmosphere and style. A gourmet Italian restaurant Beyond its comfortable and luxurious rooms, Castile also houses its…

The 10 Best Japanese Restaurants in Paris

On the gastronomic scene, Paris is recognized for its very diversified offer which makes us easily travel on our plate. If Japan is no exception, it even ranks among the most popular exotic 'destinations' for Parisians. Suddenly, we have selected 10 great restaurants for you to savor Japanese flavors… Follow the guide! - The most fusion: La Scène Thélème (Quartier des Ternes) Imagined by Jean-Marie Gurné a few years ago, La Scène Thélème is a beautiful address where meals and shows come together, in a pure spirit of creation and innovation. This unique establishment, at the crossroads of culture and gastronomy, represents a trendy Parisian spot where surprise and wonder continue on the plates! If the cuisine offered here is not strictly speaking Japanese (but rather fusion), we still find flavors from the land of the rising sun, through spices or even flowers that the new chef Yoshitaka Takayanagi disseminates in his delicious dishes. ...

Métropole Monte-Carlo: a very select hotel for a chic weekend in Monaco…

A charming destination between France and Italy, the famous and very glamorous Principality of Monaco holds a preponderant place on the Côte d'Azur… On land that once belonged to Pope Leo XIII, the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo was built built in 1889. This luxury establishment has since established itself as a haven of peace in the heart of Monté-Carlo. Located a few steps from the Casino, the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo offers its visitors a true timeless experience ... As discreet as it is luxurious, this palace from the last century was redesigned in the early 2000s by the “Magician of the Atmospheres” , the decorator Jacques Garcia. Chosen to breathe new life into the hotel, it has managed to combine elegance, comfort and a Mediterranean spirit throughout this legendary place… A dream pool On the design side, the late Karl Lagerfeld imagined Odyssey, a haute couture setting combining a swimming pool , terrace, restaurant and gardens… A magical place where in the evening, a play of light reveals the sparkling stars of the swimming pool. Bordering the place, the illumination of the famous…

"Thierry Mugler: Couturissime": the exhibition that will panic fashion fans

After a great success at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the exhibition "Thierry Mugler: Couturissime" arrives in Paris, at the Museum of Decorative Arts. Focus on this Haute Couture retrospective. A major figure in fashion from the 70s to the 2000s, Thierry Mugler is a prodigy, a true jack of all trades. Perfumes, photography, haute couture, the designer really had several strings to his bow and said it himself: “I have always been fascinated by the most beautiful animal on earth: the human being. I used all the tools that were at my disposal to sublimate it: fashion, staging of shows, perfumes, photography, video… ”It is therefore his extraordinary creativity and his mystical universe that will be highlighted through the exhibition “Thierry Mugler: Coururissime”. A retrospective that takes us back to the career of this eclectic artist. His haute couture fashion shows, his recognizable silhouettes between thousands, his sublime photos and even his shows… This overview of his various works reminds us of the place he has occupied in the fashionsphere for nearly 50…