Month: January 2022

A walk in the district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Saint-Germain-des-Prés undoubtedly represents one of the most romantic districts of Paris in the capital. Formerly the epicenter of Parisian intellectual and philosophical tumult where Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir and Boris Vian spawned, the Saint-Germain district today owes its letters of nobility to its inimitable charm. From Saint-Sulpice to Saint-André des Arts, art galleries and designer boutiques follow one another. Saint-Germain-des-Prés revolves around its famous church. Just opposite, you can sit down on the Deux Magots terrace for a gourmet break. Other famous cafés sit enthroned on Boulevard Saint-Germain, such as the mythical Café de Flore and the LIPP. On this same boulevard, you can indulge in a quality shopping session! Zadig & Voltaire, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Liu Jo, Hugo Boss, The Kooples, De Fursac, Cartier… All the most cutting-edge labels are present. The district invites you to take a life-saving stroll with an existentialist aura from rue Bonaparte to the Pont des Arts via rue du Four, which is also full of …

The 7 trendiest hotels for VIPs

The Fashion Week gong sounded yesterday in the fashion capital! Aesthetic thrills and other couture emotions will, once again, spread through the City of Light… Here are the 7 trendy hotels in Paris where the VIPs stay during this special week. – The most luxurious: Cheval Blanc Paris The Cheval Blanc Paris hotel opened its doors last September. Revamped over five years by renowned architect Peter Marino, it is now ready to welcome beautiful people! This first Parisian 5-star hotel from the LVMH group is proving to be a real gem. Decorated with Parisian elegance, the rooms have a unique view of the Seine and some even of the Eiffel Tower as their common denominator. The most demanding customers can rent one of the 7 rooms with a terrace. And to go even further… the 1000 m² duplex penthouse with swimming pool, garden and cinema! Let it be said, no hotel had ever offered such an incredible experience to its guests. 8 Quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris – 01 40 …

3 rejuvenating getaways less than an hour from Paris

Organizing a romantic getaway a few kilometers from Paris is always a good idea…! Here are 3 beautiful addresses for a romantic weekend, between countryside, culture and relaxation. – The Trianon Palace in Versailles Just 20 minutes from Paris, the Trianon Palace is the ideal place to recharge your batteries. During a break of a few days under the sign of relaxation and well-being, you can put down your suitcases and reconnect with nature... In addition to its opulent decoration and its majestic setting, we must emphasize the sublime Guerlain Spa. A magnificent space of 2 m800, spread over three levels! As for the Michelin-starred restaurant "Gordon Ramsay au Trianon", it will delight fine gourmets. Let yourself be amazed by an exceptional culinary offer and exclusive dishes... A veritable ballet of delicacies, served at the table. I BOOK MY STAY – The Grand Hôtel Barrière in Enghien-les-Bains Known internationally for its casino, Enghien-les-Bains is an oasis of peace. Its position is strategic: just 2 kilometers from Paris. With its lake and its Art …

Our best addresses for a weekend in Barcelona

Barcelona is full of must-see spots such as the famous Sagrada Familia cathedral, Parc Guëll, Barceloneta beach with its bars and restaurants or even the city of Casa Batlló… For a weekend in Barcelona, ​​here is what you absolutely must not do to fail ! – Unmissable visits in Barcelona If you only had to visit 2 sites during your stay in Barcelona, ​​we recommend the Sagrada Familia and Parc Güell without hesitation. It is not for nothing that millions of tourists visit them every year! – La Sagrada Familia The construction of this basilica imagined by Gaudi began in 1882… but was never completed. It nevertheless remains the most famous monument of its architect and of the entire city. I DISCOVER THIS GAUDI JEWEL – Parc Güell Not far from there, to the north-west of Barcelona, ​​in the district of Gràcia, sits the famous Parc Güell. Built between 1900 and 1914, it is imagined as a garden city and has four houses integrated into its landscape. It's a veritable parade of mosaics...

15 typically Parisian places to follow in the footsteps of Emily in Paris

Unveiled on December 22, season 2 of Emily in Paris quickly rose to the top 10 of the most watched programs on Netflix. In this long-awaited sequel, the most Parisian of Americans strolls from the City of Light to Saint-Tropez via Versailles and we take pleasure in following her in her adventures, between grotesque clichés and comical situations... Restaurants, cafes, cabarets and other art galleries, we have listed for you the best Parisian addresses for filming. Follow the leader ! – The Passage Choiseul Among all the Parisian covered passages, the Passage Choiseul is the longest of them. It is therefore quite naturally in the middle of it that Emily chose to stop to take her smartphone break and answer all her birthday messages... Discover the other Parisian covered passages right here. Passage Choiseul, 75002 Paris – The Père Lachaise cemetery Whether you are a tourist passing through the city or a true Parisian, visiting Père Lachaise is an unmissable activity… In episode 3, at …

Paris Fashion Week… Ask for the program!

It's D-Day! Paris Fashion Week begins today, and the entire fashion sphere is preparing for an intense week, high in parades. If the HOMME collections open the dance – as usual – they are followed very closely by Haute Couture, to finish only on January 27th. Even if you're not lucky enough to be there, we reveal the full calendar here, so you don't miss a beat of your favorite fashion shows. Some are even transcribed in streaming! – SPRING/SUMMER 2022 HAUTE COUTURE SHOWS – Monday January 24, 2022 10 a.m.: Schiaparelli 00 a.m.: Ulyana Sergeenko 11 p.m.: Georges Hobeika 00:13 p.m.: Christian Dior 00 p.m.: Azzaro Couture 14 p.m.: Christian Dior 30 p.m.: Maison Rabih Kayrouz – Tuesday January 16, 00 17 a.m.: Chanel : Chanel 00:18 p.m.: Alexis Mabille 00:25 p.m.: Stéphane Rolland 2022:10 p.m.: Julien Fournié 00:12 p.m.: Alexandre Vauthier 00:13 p.m.: RVDK – Ronald Van Der Kemp – Wednesday January 30, 14 30:15 a.m.: Franck Sorbier 30:16 p.m.: Zuhair Murad 30:17 p.m.: Valentino 30:26 p.m.: Jean-Paul Gaultier 2022:11 p.m.: Viktor&Rolf 00 p.m.: Elie Saab 12 p.m.: Rahul Mishra 00 p.m.: Charles de …

The top of typically Parisian shows

Shows, hybrid shows and other revues… Programming in Paris is constantly changing and it can be difficult to keep up. Paris Select presents the 3 exceptional places to visit to spend a typical Parisian evening. Le Moulin Rouge For more than 130 years now, the Moulin Rouge has been going through the ages without taking a wrinkle… It must be said that the most famous cabaret in the world is also the scene of the best Parisian evenings, the fame and prestige of which are no longer to be seen. to do ! At the height of the talented artists who have performed there (Jean Gabin, Edith Piaf, Frank Sinatra, Charles Aznavour, Elton John…), the reviews are always more spectacular at the Moulin Rouge! No less than 60 artists put on the show in sumptuous costumes of feathers, rhinestones and sequins made by hand by exceptional craftsmen, allied to original music… It's a dream world that comes on stage every evening . An exceptional moment, two hours of pure wonder where we can admire the most emblematic dance of the Moulin Rouge: the French ...