year: 2021

'Everything under one roof': the Christmas wishlist signed by Monoprix 

As the holidays are fast approaching and the preparations are slowly starting to take place, Paris Select unveils the best plan to dress its interior in Christmas colors as well as find monoprix nuggets to spoil those close to it ... guide! Like every end of the year, Monoprix redoubles its creativity to offer an ever more magical, warm and dreamlike Christmas decoration… This month of November is no exception! We therefore discover in store superb candles, Christmas balls and other small ornaments to hang on the tree… Among these winter novelties, pieces from the original collection in collaboration with Wendy Morrison. In addition to small stationery, pretty crockery and bed linen, the star stylist also signs magnificent, colorful fashion pieces. Kimonos, sweaters, jackets, dresses or even scarves, all are adorned with a plethora of prints: zebra, leopard, floral… Yes, because if we regularly do our food shopping there, Monoprix offers much more than products…

Must-see exhibitions in March

The tribute exhibition to Alber Elbaz at the Palais Galliera, The Little Prince at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Gallen-Kallela at the Jacquemart-André Museum… Here are the must-see exhibitions in March, to give yourself a little shot of culture . “Love Brings Love” at the Palais Galliera With Love Brings Love, the Palais Galliera invites you to dive into the world of the tribute fashion show dedicated to Albert Elbaz. This was held on October 5, 2021, following his disappearance last April. The visitor then discovers the silhouettes created by 46 designers for this event and inspired by the artistic universe of the fashion designer. Long or short ruffled dresses, printed dresses… The exhibition recreates the show in its entirety, with effects, light and music… Everything is there, as if you were there! Where: Palais Galliera, 10 Av. Pierre 1er de Serbia, 75116 Paris.When: From March 5 to July 10, 2022. I RESERVE MY PLACE – “Gallen-Kallela” at the Jacquemart-André Museum Notice to lovers of Scandinavian paintings. The Jacquemart-André museum devotes an exhibition to the artist …

The most beautiful Christmas lights

The most beautiful city in the world, Paris is magical and has an atmosphere of its own. As the holidays approach, the illuminations, Christmas windows and the sweet scent of mulled wine bring an additional touch of magic to the capital ... Visitors come from all over the world to admire these fairy colors given to the streets of Paris in this festive period. Paris Select reveals the most beautiful illuminations to fully experience the magic of Christmas! The Avenue des Champs-Élysées On Sunday, November 21, singer Clara Luciani - godmother of this edition - kicked off the Christmas lights on the Champs-Élysées. Thus, this year, the “Flamboyance” creation adorns the most beautiful avenue in the world with a luminous red coat… You will be able to admire the Champs-Élysées illuminated every day, from 17 pm to 2 am. Avenue Montaigne As every year, Avenue Montaigne is adorned every evening with a golden coat. On this luxurious Parisian avenue in the Golden Triangle, the trees sparkling with a thousand lights, making everyone dream ...

The trendy tables that are making the buzz in Paris

In Paris, the opening season for new and coveted tables never ends! A gourmet rooftop restaurant, a great chef's café or a fashionable brasserie, we take stock of the new trendy spots. Yakuza After Yakuza Porto and Lisbon, Olivier Da Costa sets down his suitcases in Paris. The chef has taken up residence at the Maison Albar Vendôme hotel. The speakeasy-style entrance makes us smile, it looks like a golden door hidden in the hotel lobby, through which we signal ourselves. Once inside it is a decor dappled with velvet, carp on the ceiling and geishas on the walls that we discover ... And good news, the wonder continues on the plate! We then delight in a Mediterranean interpretation of Japanese specialties around fish. On the menu: tuna belly toro and king crab, also available with fish and guacamole, truffled gunkan with a quail egg, temaki shake, salmon chives ... To accompany these delicious dishes, Yakuza offers a fine selection of sakes as well as cocktails and matcha lemonades. Not to be missed: the fondant in ...

Fashion: the 10 timeless pieces of the Parisienne

Fashion passes, style remains ”, said Coco Chanel… Focus on the ten timeless pieces that resist all trends and reinvent themselves with the seasons… More than just basics, they are the fashion benchmarks of the Parisienne. La Parisienne jeans wear jeans everywhere and in all circumstances, at the office, on vacation or in the evening. And while her favorite will always be skinny, she has dozens of different styles in her wardrobe. In photo: a model branded Levi's, the favorite brand of stylish Parisiennes. JE CRACK The blazer This is the key to French-style “effortless chic”: a wonderfully well-cut, navy blue blazer - so much more sophisticated than black - with gold buttons. To wear over a deceptively banal tee-shirt. I ORDER IT The trench coat Our best friend of fall but also the one we love to bring out as soon as spring comes to the fore. Its undeniable added value? It goes with absolutely everything and looks crazy. I AM DOING …

The 2021 Biennale returns to Paris on November 26

Now called 'La Biennale', the former Biennale des Antiquaires returns from November 26 to December 5 for this 2021 edition. This time, it will be held at the ephemeral Grand Palais and will exhibit as usual nuggets from different fields: beautiful -arts, antiques, design and jewelry. For art and antiques aficionados: mark your diaries! The Biennale - formerly Biennale des antiquaires - is making a big comeback in Paris. This year, the meeting is taken on the side of the Grand Palais Éphémère, from November 26, 2021. This unmissable show will be held until December 5. For this 32nd edition, the Syndicat National des Antiquaires has invited around sixty exhibitors, both French and international. Galleries, great art, antiques and design dealers, high-quality houses, jewelers and other watchmakers… Some come from afar: from the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Germany… This 2021 edition All the same, there is something new for visitors: a space for independent experts. Present in the show, they will be ready to advise and guide amateurs and other collectors wishing to buy one or more works. Great connoisseurs will also notice a ...

The best Christmas markets in Paris

It has become an essential tradition: as soon as the end of the year draws near, the Christmas markets put down their suitcases in the capital… Here are our favorites in Paris. A true institution, the Christmas markets represent an old tradition that we adore. Installed in small chalets, the craftsmen invite us to discover their creations: pretty decorations, small wooden toys, local products and other sweets… It is the ideal meeting place to stock up on small gifts! During this time, gourmets can take a comforting break and enjoy chocolate and mulled wine, waffles, candied chestnuts and fondant marshmallows ... With their mountain atmosphere, their illuminations and their entertainment, the Christmas markets and villages are the place to be. happiness for adults and children alike. Here are our favorites in Paris to get in the party mood! The Tuileries Garden Christmas Market This year again, the magic of Christmas takes hold in the Tuileries Garden from November 20, 2021. Focusing on French artisans, this market called “The Magic of Christmas” is made up of around a hundred chalets ...