Month: February 2022

The 5 most beautiful wine estates in France

Country of high gastronomy, France is known throughout the world for the exceptional quality of its wines, resulting from the ancestral know-how of its winegrowers. In both the north and the south, France has a very large number of estates across the different regions: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc, Provence, Rhône Valley and Alsace... These produce the most prestigious appellations in the world. . Here are the most beautiful French wine estates, to discover absolutely. – Château Margaux Château Margaux is one of the most famous wine estates in the world. Louis Combes built it at the beginning of the 100th century. Located in the Médoc, this Neo-Palladian style castle is listed as a historical monument. Covering an area of ​​52 hectares, its magnificent vineyard with its unique terroir produces quality wine, world renowned. – The Château du Tertre Built in the 2015th century, the magnificent Château du Tertre dominates a vineyard of no less than XNUMX hectares. This showcases the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape varieties. Since the XNUMX vintage, …

7 mythical restaurants with a really wow decoration

Mythical restaurants or legendary cafés, their common denominator is an authentic, breathtaking setting, dating from the time of their creation… Here are the 7 spots you absolutely must visit during your stay in Paris. Or just to trust during your Sunday walk, to be amazed! – Le Grand Véfour Established on the Place du Palais Royal since the Revolution of 1789, Le Grand Véfour is an absolutely unmissable restaurant. In the eyes of international critics, it embodies the excellence of French gastronomy. Featured in the ranking of the ten best restaurants in the world, the Grand Véfour is masterfully orchestrated by chef Guy Martin, a virtuoso of Savoyard origin, showcasing contemporary cuisine, dictated by pleasure and well-being. . Le Grand Véfour, 17 Rue de Beaujolais, 75001 Paris, 01 42 96 56 27 – BOOK – Le Café de la Paix Built in 1862 under Napoleon III, the Café de la Paix is ​​a real Parisian institution, located in front of the Opéra Garnier. Since its opening, the restaurant has been the benchmark …

Silencio des Prés: the new restaurant where to see and be seen

For the past few months, the very chic district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés has been welcoming a new restaurant that aims to be the trendy headquarters of the Parisian fauna: Silencio des Prés. Exactly ten years after the opening of its big brother, the 'Silencio', on rue de Montmartre (2nd arrondissement), the Assembly group inaugurated the 'Silencio des Prés', replacing the Beau Regard restaurant. In addition to its 150 seats, this elegant table contains a cinema room with 208 seats as well as a reception area... – A magnificent restaurant with a cozy atmosphere To give life to this new Left Bank address, the 900-seat space m2 has been left to the hands and completely redesigned by Studio KO. Square tables, a bar, circular alcoves and fluted woodwork mingle with leather banquettes, black bistro chairs and large designer lights... The duo of French architects have given this former cabaret room a beautiful, very subdued atmosphere. Moreover, as soon as night falls, the music goes up a notch and the Silencio des Prés matures into a festive restaurant that has nothing to envy...

Uriage: the perfect brand to take care of your baby

Testifying to a know-how recognized for 30 years, Uriage products seduce by their formula as clean as comfortable and their great efficiency. Focus on the brand's baby range, which is full of essential care for the little ones. – Ranges for young and old As we explained to you in this article, the great added value of Uriage is that it is aimed at everyone. The brand's treatments are designed for infants and young children as well as adolescents and adults. However, as your baby has particularly fine and fragile skin, he needs specific care that does not attack his epidermis. It is therefore only natural that Uriage created a large range for this purpose a few years ago. Recently redesigned with green formulas, this line displays an irreproachable composition since it is tested under pediatric control. – The essentials of the baby line Developed hand in hand with dermatologists and pharmacists, the Uriage baby range is available in several products. …

Feminalise: Feminine “Paris”

The 16th edition of Féminalise will be held from April 6 to 8, at the Parc Floral. Notice to all producers and oenologists who would like to participate in this competition, registration is now open, until the beginning of March. Last April, we told you about the Féminalise right here. Like every year, this competition, which puts women back at the heart of oenology, is back as an unmissable event for the most experienced oenologists and other professionals in the sector. FÉMINALISE is a global wine competition, created in 2007 by Didier Martin. The particularity that makes it a unique concept? Its jury composed exclusively of women, and from all over the world. Importers, salespeople, wine merchants, restaurateurs or even sommeliers… These 750 tasters are chosen on the basis of their application with the main criterion being their tasting abilities. They are either knowledgeable professionals or seasoned enthusiasts. – The novelties of the 2022 edition Despite strict sanitary constraints, the 15th edition of the Féminalise was able to take place without incident in 2021… and again for this year! If the jury must always taste the wines, …

Must-see exhibitions in February

Yves Saint Laurent, Steve McCurry, Thierry Mugler… Here are the must-see exhibitions this February, to give yourself a little shot of culture. "Cézanne" at the Atelier des Lumières From Friday February 18, a new immersive exhibition will be set up at the Atelier des Lumières. Baptized "Cézanne, lights of Provence" the exhibition presents the most significant masterpieces of Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) such as Still lifes with apples, The card players (1890-95) and The large bathers ( circa 1906). This new creation pays homage to the father of modern art, following the common thread of nature towards Provence and Sainte-Victoire. In the second part, we discover the short exhibition "Vassily Kandinsky, the odyssey of the abstract", produced from the works of the prolific and visionary artist, is a real invitation to travel in the inner cosmos of Kandinsky. Painter, poet, art theoretician and founder of abstract art, he revolutionized the history of art with his numerous compositions, now exhibited throughout the world. Where: Atelier des Lumières, 38 rue Saint-Maur, 75011 ParisWhen: From February 18, 2022 to January 2, 2023 …

5 must-read books that celebrate love

To celebrate Valentine's Day, Paris Select reveals books to offer a little, a lot... To read passionately. And to love madly! Happy Valentine's Day! – Little praise of the kiss, Jérôme Attal, Les Pérégrines editions “We forget the taste of kisses. That's why you always have to start over." For the writer the kiss would be the metaphor of the page to be written: impatient, sometimes elusive, burning, shy. Jérôme Attal excels with poetry in telling us the exquisite sketch of a kiss through his memories! A hymn to beauty at the heart of which everyone will find themselves. ÇA M'INTERESSE – Dictionary for lovers of perfume, Elisabeth de Feydeau, Plon editions “Perfume makes silence speak. He inhabits absence. It also tells the story of the person who conveys it. The historian Elisabeth de Feydeau takes us in the wake of the most illustrious fragrances, from the line of the bottle to the design of the label down to the smallest of the components that ensure their success as well as their durability. We will discover their history, the workshop of the perfumer and the great creators. The importance also of scents in literature with Gustave Flaubert, …