Month: August 2022

7 superb hotels with swimming pools to extend the summer

That's it, the end of the holidays has sounded for everyone! For those who already dream of the beach and elsewhere, we have selected the best hotels to offer you a crazy staycation. On the program: spa, sunbathing and lazing around… Enough to feel like you're still on vacation. Follow the leader ! – Parister It is between Les Folies Bergères and the Opéra Garnier that the very trendy Parister hotel is nestled. If the 45 rooms of this 5 star feature moldings on the ceiling, beautiful light and a mix of elegant colors, the suites are exceptional, a real ode to beautiful materials. Some even have a terrace overlooking the rooftops of Paris, offering visitors a breathtaking view of the city. Here, we especially love the restaurant (which also doubles as a cocktail bar!) Les Passerelles, a perfect spot for all circumstances, whether for an early breakfast, an intimate lunch or to sip their delicious signature cocktails. In fine weather, sitting down on the terrace – which overlooks a green patio – is a real treat. With its pretty velvet sofas, rattan chairs and other resolutely …

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 …

Vedettes de Paris: the promise of an unforgettable cruise on the Seine

An emblematic cruise ship company since 1976, Vedettes de Paris is constantly reinventing itself in order to offer a new perspective on the Seine and promise a moment of escape, close to home. For nearly 50 years, Vedettes de Paris has been offering beautiful cruises along the Seine. Its fleet has 2 dockside reception areas, 5 boats and a dockside terrace: the Café des Vedettes. Revealing a unique style, the human-sized boats in the Vedettes de Paris fleet are all equipped with a fully glazed covered main deck and an open upper deck. There is also a bar where you can sip a glass of champagne or enjoy a gourmet break, with a sweet crepe for example. – A very complete cruise offer The strength of Vedettes de Paris? The French company offers a very complete offer, which adapts to everyone's desire and budget. Simple cruise – with or without the champagne option – to admire the most beautiful monuments of Paris, aperitif cruise with friends, long romantic stroll...

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! …