Month: October 2022

3 super stylish DIY workshops to check out

Are you looking for activities to keep you busy during the All Saints holidays or just for the weekend? It's timely, Paris Select has selected 3 DIY workshops that are a hit. Making your own soap, learning about watchmaking or even spending a day in the shoes of a stylist… We've thought of everyone. Follow the leader ! – Make your own soap In Éleonore's workshop-boutique, you will learn all about cold soap making! After a warm welcome where good hot drinks will await you, the soap maker will explain the process of saponification, the course of the workshop as well as the raw materials used, knowing that Eleonore only works with organic French raw materials. , vegan and allergen-free. You can then choose the design you want: marbled soap or rather two-tone? Everything is possible ! Eleonore will then suggest 5 natural colored pigments from plants. You will also have the possibility to mix them to obtain new colors. Finally, you will select the recipe of your choice according to your type …

The 5th floor of Galeries Lafayette unveils the largest children's area in Europe!

Welcome to the largest space in Europe dedicated to children! A beautiful universe bringing together a multitude of offers for all budgets: from accessible brands to luxury via confidential high-end labels. Clothes, shoes, childcare or even toys, go up to the 5th floor and discover a world of billions of ideas, styles as well as several novelties to make young and old dream… Zoom on the latest novelties, freshly landed on the 5th floor of the department store Parisian. – – The Petit Bateau second-hand space On the 5th floor of the Coupole store, the new Petit Bateau space offers more than 1600 second-hand Petit Bateau pieces: t-shirts, sweaters, pants or a plethora of bodysuits and other pajamas …ranging from 3 to 24 months. A space that fits in well with the responsible approach, specific to Galeries Lafayette. Indeed, in recent years, the Parisian department store has chained eco-responsible circular fashion projects. After Go For Good, we were able to discover the Restore space, with in particular the Monogram brand which offers sublime pieces of …

All Saints' Day: the top best activities for children

How to occupy the children in Paris during the holidays? For All Saints Day, Paris Select has unearthed the best cool and stylish activities to do with the family… Follow the guide! – Take advantage of a 'Halloween' cruise to discover Paris differently This year, Vedettes de Paris is offering a Halloween-themed family cruise on the Seine. Thus, from October 29 to November 1, board their haunted boats and set off to discover a frightening Paris! Over this period, four slots will be offered: 11 a.m., 15:30 p.m., 16 p.m. and 17 p.m. During the cruise, the tour guides (English-speaking) specialists in young audiences will help you discover all the mysteries, news items and the most harrowing legends of Paris... Through discussions, young and old alike will experience a unique Halloween on the Seine. To put you in the mood, the shop, the café and the pontoon will be dressed in Halloween colors. On the program: by-products, hot drinks, decorations and many more! Witches, pumpkins, zombies or even ghosts will be welcome, don't hesitate...

3 DIY workshops that relax the mind

Are you looking for new activities? It's timely, Paris Select has selected 3 original DIY workshops that are a hit. Make your own Kokedama or create your own terrarium for those with a green thumb, learn about chocolate making for the gourmet team... We've thought of everyone. – Make your own kokedama During this DIY 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! This exchange will allow you to better understand and visualize the manufacturing steps. Then you will choose your favorite plant before starting to form a ball of moist soil to contain the …

What to do in Paris this weekend? (Oct 21-23)

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. – Marvel at the Fred exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo The Palais de Tokyo is hosting a jewelry exhibition for the first time. This great premiere is dedicated to the Fred brand and tells the story and style of this emblematic house, now run by the founder's granddaughter, Valérie Samuel. From the beginning of the route, you can admire the centerpiece of the collection: “le Soleil d’Or“. This 100 carat yellow diamond, brilliant with a thousand lights, is presented here for the first time. Particularly dear to Fred Samuel, it represents the light of the Riviera so dear to the designer. By strolling through the 12 rooms, you can relive the 85 years of audacity…

What to do in Paris this weekend? (Oct 28-30)

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 your little darlings to have fun at Kidexpo During the All Saints holidays, for families staying in Paris, Kidexpo is the outing not to be missed! For 4 days, the event opens its doors to make you live unforgettable experiences. Meetings, activities, shows... Come take part in the many activities and share privileged moments with your family. Kidexpo is the perfect place to learn, discover, have fun and be amazed... In short, what happiness to share with the family. I BOOK MY VISIT – Treat yourself to the Salon du Chocolat Notice to gourmets, chocolate fans and other pastry aficionados, the event not to be missed this weekend is none other than the Salon du Chocolat! Most …

What to do in Paris this weekend? (Oct 14-16)

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. – Marvel at the Journées Particulières LVMH The Journées Particulières LVMH are back this weekend (October 14, 15 and 16, 2022) for their 5th edition. This not-to-be-missed event signed by LVMH opens the doors to the most confidential addresses in the world: from couture workshops to wine estates, via department stores or the world of High Jewelery… Everything is unveiled to visitors! In Paris, there are nearly 27 exceptional places offering exclusive guided tours and other exceptional events... The Louis Vuitton, Dior and Chaumet workshops are among the most prestigious Maisons. Not to mention Bulgari, Kenzo, Fred, Guerlain... Enough to offer yourself a privileged immersion in...