Month: September 2022

Le Celtique Hotel & Spa: a haven of peace between land and sea

A stone's throw from the Grande Plage of Carnac (Morbihan) sits the Hôtel & Spa Le Celtique. Entirely renovated in 2021, the establishment unveils a sublime setting tinged with an Art Deco spirit... family, where benevolence and kindness are the key words. Thus, the hotel combines modernity and elegance with marine codes from which emanates the sweetness of life by the sea. set the tone. Rattan armchairs, velvet cushions, distinctive mirrors and other gilded lights recall both vacations in the open air and the chic resorts of the Roaring Twenties. An elegant decoration and a warm atmosphere that can be found in the 53 rooms and suites of the establishment. Real cocoons of softness where you take pleasure in curling up… – A paradise…

7 gourmet workshops to trust absolutely

When you've been in a relationship – or friends – for a long time or simply have lived in the same city forever, finding a cool activity that you haven't already done is mission impossible. Going away for the weekend, indulging in a shopping session, going to the cinema or the theater... And if, this time, you bet on a culinary workshop, more popular than ever since the health crisis? An authentic experience that you can live together and that will make you a real chef! – For fans of spirits… – A workshop to make your own gin For this workshop, Bastien, Julien and their team will welcome you in the heart of Paris in one of the oldest harbors in the capital, converted into a distillery. During this unique experience, you will have the opportunity to taste several cocktails and other spirits. The team will invite you – glass in hand – to discover the turbulent history of Gin: from a drug that became one of the king ingredients of cocktails. You will then discover the different components and the …

What to do in Paris this weekend? (Sept 30-Oct 2)

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. – Take advantage of the Nuit Blanche to rediscover Paris by night Like every year, the Nuit Blanche is back! This year, it will take place on the night of October 1-2. The opportunity to discover – or rediscover – the emblematic places of Parisian culture. As usual, the city of Paris has divided the itinerary with unmissable (and free!) Left Bank and Right Bank appointments. Several routes have been organized for the occasion: the conciergerie, the Quai Branly Museum, the Picasso Museum, the Grande Halle de la Villette, the Cité de la Musique… spots to discover until 7am. All info here. – Take a tour of the new Jacquemus boutique Good news for fashionistas and …

Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf will reopen its doors on October 28

After several weeks of closure, Le Carl Gustaf is launching its third season. On the program: paradisiacal landscapes and an elegant setting imbued with luxury where life is good... A stay under the sign of a total change of scenery. Welcome to the Caribbean jewel of Groupe Barrière. – The summer period having come to an end, the Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf took the opportunity to close its doors and treat itself to a small facelift. A few weeks of closure to refresh small details of their decoration and make it even more sumptuous than it already is! Enough to offer an ever more unforgettable stay to its customers… It is therefore shining with renewed brilliance that this pearl of the Caribbean will reopen its doors on October 28th. – St Barth Vibes: a great autumnal offer to discover the Bartholomew hotel Since its opening – just two years ago – The Carl Gustaf has never ceased to nourish its customers' dreams of escape by offering offers always more original. If last year, it offered the …

7 furiously stylish fashion pieces to shop

Do you want to wear crazy autumn looks to strut your stuff without being afraid of the (very unstable) bad weather this mid-season? We have unearthed 7 super cool pieces for you, which will add a very desirable touch to your look. – A blouse with graphic prints Businesswomen and other it-girls love this graphic blouse which immediately upgrades the silhouette with 'less is more' elegance. Wear with a pencil skirt and ankle boots. The alternative ? Leather pants and a pair of heeled loafers. I LOVE ! – A checked jacket An essential piece for this season, the checked jacket is a beautiful classic that instantly brings style to an outfit. The core strengths of this Ba&sh model? Its straight cut elongates the silhouette and its absence of a collar allows you to have fun with a pussy-bow shirt or a silk square tied carelessly around the neck. JE VEUX LA VEUX – A pleated miniskirt A real phenomenon democratized by Dua Lipa and Serena Williams, later spotted on the Miu Miu catwalk, the miniskirt has established itself as the trendiest piece …

The most popular restaurants during Fashion Week

This Monday, January 23 marks the start of Haute Couture Fashion Week which attracts fashionistas, socialites and fashion editors from all over the world. Focus on the tables where this pretty fauna meets, before or after the parades of the day… – The new restaurants that are making the buzz – Chez Gala Inaugurated only a few months ago, Chez Gala is already attracting all of Paris. And for good reason, it really is the festive oriental restaurant we were waiting for in Paris! Upon arrival, the tone is set. Its opulent decor in a luxurious palace style reveals feather suspensions, colored stained glass windows, velvety fabrics... A setting that immediately transports us to Marrakech. On the plate, the magic happens thanks to Vladimir Rapoport. Past at Passard and Piège, the super talented chef delivers tasty cuisine that will delight the greatest gourmets. As starters, we recommend the hummus in three colours, the aubergine caviar and the tarama, without forgetting the kefta-style lamb and veal skewers and their stunning mint sauce. Then, if the chicken tagine is to die for, don't miss the shoulder of lamb confit for 12 hours to share, a …

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann: the (RE)STORE space welcomes exclusive brands

Three years after the launch of their Go for Good label, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is once again asserting its commitment to responsible retail. Thus, the main store inaugurated a brand new space, on the 3rd floor of the main store. Baptized (RE)STORE, there is vintage: Monogram, Personal Seller, Entremains, Relique, Petite Chineuse, Crush On, Culture Vintage… There are also responsible brands like Maison Flore, Patine or Salut Beauté. Finally, a “drugstore of Good” offers a sharp selection of lifestyle, beauty and decoration items to adopt new everyday gestures and limit waste! Stylish knitting kits, recycled plastic water bottles, refillable cosmetics, and other accessories made in France, totally eco-friendly, are yours! – New services to create links Imagined as a living space for sharing and exchange, LE (RE)STORE GALERIES LAFAYETTE also offers a range of new services. On this same floor, you can upcycle your clothes with consignment lounges. The latter then entrusts them to a vintage corner or even a collection service where we …