Month: August 2022

15 good vibes restaurants to meet up after the holidays

Summer is slowly coming to an end and for those who are already back in Paris, we bet you are enjoying the legendary August calm of the capital... If you are looking for a beautiful terrace to dine with your loved ones and recount your holiday memories , that's good, we've prepared the top 15 good vibes restaurants for you to meet up with... Follow the guide! The Chalet des Îles A place of sharing for gourmets, the Chalet des Îles is nestled in the heart of an island in the Bois de Boulogne. To access this green setting, a small boat welcomes you for an express crossing. We then discover a truly authentic restaurant that has lost none of its charm of yesteryear. The atmosphere is really good vibes there upon arrival! With huge spaces, several atmospheres are available to you: the terrace, the garden, the balcony as well as the interior room... In good weather, we obviously recommend that you sit down on the terrace by the lake. Here, the chef's cuisine is simple and tasty, favoring seasonal products and authenticity...

The Wellness Galerie: the largest beauty & well-being space in Europe is unveiled at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

Notice to beautystas, sports aficionados and other lovers of revolutionary treatments! To get the new school year off to a good start, the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann have just unveiled a 3000m2 Wellness space, dedicated to new generation well-being... We're showing you around. – Since their creation in 1894, the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann have constantly reinvented themselves to adapt to changes in consumption and offer the best of the times to their millions of annual visitors. With the health crisis - and the various confinements that have resulted from it - well-being now occupies an increasingly important place for everyone... It is in the continuity of this idea that the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann are carrying out their "wellness revolution by imagining the very first space in Europe entirely dedicated to well-being: the Wellness Gallery. Covering an area of ​​3000 m2, it is nestled in the heart of the main “Coupole” store, on the lower ground floor. Inspired by the round and enveloping design of the 70s, this magnificent case invites you to disconnect, by offering a …

7 chic hotels for a golf weekend

Golf is the outdoor activity par excellence and can be practiced in almost all seasons. Perfect for leaving Paris for a few days and clearing your mind. But not just anywhere… Here are 7 dream hotels where to put down your suitcases and combine sport and well-being. – The Domaine de la Bretesche Located in Missillac, just 35 minutes from La Baule and the Gulf of Morbihan, the Domaine de la Bretesche sits enthroned in the heart of a 200 hectare park of exceptional beauty. This superb fortified estate has 25 rooms, 6 junior suites and 9 character villas on one of the most beautiful golf courses in France. Decorated with taste, they are magnified by fabrics branded Rubelli, Kenzo, Manuel Canevas or Pierre Frey and benefit from a breathtaking view sometimes on the XNUMXth century castle, sometimes on the discreet Cour Carrée, its centenary lime tree and its garden. summer. For golf lovers, the Domaine de la Bretesche is the ideal destination since it is the only Relais & Châteaux hotel located on a …

What to do in Paris this weekend? (2-4 September)

You can wait all week for this little break, but once the weekend arrives – like everyone else – you can't find an original idea to occupy these days off. That's good, Paris Select has scoured the Parisian news to offer you the crème de la crème of fun and unusual activities. Here is a nice little program for this weekend. – Preview the very first Parisian indoor mini-golf: Mad Golf Notice to mini-golf lovers, your new favorite spot is arriving in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, from the beginning of September! Mad Golf will offer two different immersive universes containing two 9-hole courses in a retro atmosphere, to perfect your swing, with friends or family. At the heart of this first 600m2 Parisian indoor mini-golf course, take advantage of the perfect decor and photo spots for apprentice influencers, savor the non-alcoholic cocktails and the dishes to nibble on, day and night! If the Sunset course will take you straight to California, with …

20 super stylish workshops to do with family or friends

When you've been friends for a long time, finding a cool activity you haven't already done is mission impossible. Going away for the weekend, indulging in a shopping spree, going to the cinema or the theatre… And if this time you bet on a creative workshop? An authentic experience that you can live together and which promises unique products! Paris Select has unearthed 20 super stylish workshops for you to change from the usual cinema outing… Follow the guide! – A workshop to make your own kokedama During this workshop, you will discover the profession of plant designer and learn how to make your own kokedama! It is alongside Brice, passionate about nature and more particularly about plants, that you will learn about this fun and creative activity. In his beautiful studio decorated with plants, he will welcome you and tell you about his journey. Then, he will introduce you to the plants with which he works on a daily basis as well as the techniques he uses. Without forgetting the history of kokedama! …

What to do in Paris this weekend? (August 26 – 28)

You can wait all week for this little break, but once the weekend arrives – like everyone else – you can't find an original idea to occupy these days off. That's good, Paris Select has scoured the Parisian news to offer you the crème de la crème of fun and unusual activities. Here is a nice little program for this weekend. – Entering the universe of the Queen of Youtube The Mahfouf Hotel opened its doors with great fanfare on August 2nd. Imagined by the famous influencer Lena Situations, you will find in this ephemeral concept-store her very first collection of clothing (very streetstyle-oriented: fleece joggings, t-shirts, jumpsuits, pieces imprinted with softness declined in pastel colors…) as well as than a restaurant displaying a 100% vegan Californian menu and very refreshing drinks. Come and enjoy the last days of the establishment to enjoy a delicious burger! This ephemeral pop-up will close its doors on September 1st. Check-in 7 days a week at 7 rue Meissonier 8 or at hotelmahfoufparis.com – Customize your sneakers for a …

Where to taste the best ice cream in Paris?

Despite this somewhat unstable Parisian weather – rain then heat wave – nothing is more pleasant and refreshing than enjoying a good ice cream under a beating sun… A small slew of our favorite addresses for a well-deserved gourmet break. – The most original Fruttini by MO FRUTTINI by MO is the adventure of Marie-Laure Pollet and Ollivia Berdah. In this pretty shop in the 6th arrondissement, the two friends offer frosted fruit, according to seasonal arrivals… But then the Fruttini, kézako? Quite simply fruit completely emptied then filled with a delicious sorbet made from pulp, water and a little sugar. On site, you will be spoiled for choice! Apricot, peach, pineapple orange, lemon, lime, kiwi, banana and even more exotic options such as lychee, mangosteen or even yuzu… But our favorite is undoubtedly the passion fruit, which is really tasty! Fruttini by MO, 24 rue Saint-Placide, 75006 Paris. Open Monday to Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 19 p.m. 01 43 20 47 31 – iceRoll Based in Montorgueil, …