Month: July 2022

5 beautiful books that invite themselves to the Museum

This year we are taking you for Christmas on a cultural journey that introduces Art through literature. Exciting! - Cult Sneakers, Tonton Gibs, Larousse editions Everything you want to know about the colorful world of sneakers can be found in this amazing box. Directed by the collector Tonton Gibs, you will discover his interviews with the actors of the “sneakers” community; references ; anecdotes; the various brands (Reebok, Adidas, Nike, etc.); the story of legendary models but also of the personalities who adopted them. A real encyclopedia on a product that has become essential. Collector! I WANT IT Immerse yourself in the temple of sneakers thanks to the exhibition “Sneakers are invited to the Museum” until July 25, 2022 at the Musée de L'Homme. An unprecedented meeting on the origins of this fashion accessory which arouses enthusiasm! Musée de L'Homme, 17, place du Trocadéro, 75016 Paris. From 11 a.m. to 19 p.m. I RESERVE The Lesson of Elegance, a mystery and a resistance, collective, Séguier editions We are delighted with the release of this brilliant new opus. The Séguier editions never cease to captivate us with ...

The Hôtel de la Marine: a Mecca of Parisian chic reopens its doors Place de la Concorde

The opening of the Hôtel de la Marine is one of the most anticipated events of this month of June… We are showing you around! After 6 years of renovation, the Hôtel de la Marine is finally reopening its doors to the public. An iconic site of French heritage, this majestic 8000m² setting enhances the image of French maritime history by inviting its visitors on a marvelous journey through the ages… An experience made possible thanks to a plethora of craftsmen and companions. They reproduced identically wallpapers, parquet floors, velvets and other curtains… In this perfect 45th century atmosphere, one would think that Marie-Antoinette was about to disembark at any moment! This new lease of life allows the royal building to establish itself as a hotbed of Parisian chic. Resolutely contemporary, it aims to be the new lifestyle spot to truster since it brings together culture, literature, fashion and gastronomy! - A surrealist universe The visit of the apartments - which lasts 1 minutes for the salons, 30hXNUMX for the grand tour - immerses visitors in a unique universe, while remaining very…

Must-see exhibitions this summer

The colorful exhibition at the Louis Vuitton Foundation, Coins and Wonders at La Monnaie de Paris, On the Road to the Chiefdoms of Cameroon at the Musée du Quai Branly… Here are the exhibitions to see absolutely this summer, to give yourself a little shot of culture . – “La Couleur en fugue” at the Louis Vuitton Foundation For this unusual exhibition, the Louis Vuitton Foundation brought together 5 international artists: Sam Gilliam, Katharina Grosse, Steven Parrino, Megan Rooney and Niele Toroni. Baptized “La Couleur en fugue”, it puts to the test the creativity of these painters, who come from different countries, of different origins and generations, but who share the same creative desire. Armed with brushes and pots of paint from all the colors of the rainbow, the artists in the exhibition have redefined the limits of painting. Here, there are no paintings, canvases or other sheets. We discover amazing, super unusual works. Walls, floor, ceiling, wood, fabrics and other surfaces… These contemporary artists have appropriated their entire environment! We thus discover several dozen works, among which the …

10 books that make summer shine

This year we offer you readings with multiple emotions always full of good vibes that will not leave you indifferent. Artists are honored here. Mystery, adventure, History also invite themselves. Finally, you will taste the escape thanks to the most beautiful texts of French and foreign literature. Special mention to the translators! – Robert Redford, biography, Michael Feeney Callan, translated by Muriel Levet, editions La Trace After Sean Connery, it is to Robert Redford, aged 85, that journalist Michael Feeney Callan devotes a very thorough biography of 765 pages. The result of more than ten years of investigation, interviews with the American star and testimonies. This book-document returns with meticulousness to the professional and private spheres of the artist, detailing, among other things, his bohemian stay in Paris when he was a student. Noticed in the cinema at the end of the 50s, Robert Redford quickly became an actor with undeniable talent and charisma for Hollywood. Picky about the choice of his roles, he is also picky as a director receiving an Oscar in 1981 for his …

The favorite canteens of Parisian celebrities 

But where do the stars go out in Paris? It's not so easy to come across our favorite actor or our favorite singer in Paris. Unless you queue at the bottom of your hotel or in front of the television sets, the chances of seeing them are low. However, celebrities are like us, they never hesitate to discover a good restaurant or to go out until the end of the night. We reveal to you the favorite canteens of the stars in Paris! – Yakuza After Yakuza Porto and Lisbon, Olivier Da Costa is packing his bags 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 identify ourselves. Once inside, you will discover a decor pimped with velvet, carp on the ceiling and geishas on the walls… And good news, the wonder continues on the plate! We then enjoy a Mediterranean interpretation of Japanese fish specialties. On the menu: toro tuna belly and king crab, …

The 7 beauty appointments to book for a last makeover before the holidays

Côte d'Azur, Croatia, Ibiza or Corfu… No matter your destination this summer, we bet you won't want to put on make-up in the stifling heat. Which doesn't prevent you from wanting to be impeccable without doing anything! And for that, here are the beauty appointments to book at the last minute – just before departure – to be radiant, to the tips of your nails. – Freshen up your haircut at ROSE DONALD This is a confidential address that Parisiennes spin secretly. Nestled in a hidden passage near the Marais (3rd arrondissement), ROSE DONALD is a pretty stopover in the heart of the bustle of the capital. Here, the ancestral rituals and natural care protocols developed by Rose delicately celebrate the art of taking care of yourself. When you push the door of ROSE DONALD, you do not enter a classic hairdressing salon, but in a sublime boudoir, a poetic and elegant setting where time seems suspended... We then discover an intimate and warm universe where take time for yourself...

10 bucolic places to relax outdoors

After several months of closure, the Parisian gardens have reopened their gates to the public... To our delight! Looking for some greenery and tranquility? A brief overview of secret parks and other hidden bucolic places for picnicking or reading on the lawn. – The Garden of the National Archives Hidden in the Marais district, inside the Hôtel de Soubise, the Gardens of the National Archives have been open to the public since 2011. These are magnificent green spaces composed of gardens formerly owned different mansions: the hotels of Rohan, Assy, Breteuil, Fontenoy and Jaucourt. An exceptional address that can be visited every day with free access! Jardin des Archives Nationales, 60 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75003 Paris – The Jardin du Palais Royal A few steps from the Louvre Museum is the sumptuous Jardin du Palais Royal. Little known to tourists who prefer the Tuileries Garden, it is surrounded by several government and cultural buildings: Constitutional Council, Ministry of Culture, etc.