Month: October 2022

The Chalet des Îles: the place to trust for a fondue evening like in the mountains

A place of sharing for gourmets, the Chalet des Îles is nestled in the heart of an island in the Bois de Boulogne. This season, the mythical establishment is offering several new features, including a really nice fondue evening! – To access the Chalet des Îles from the Bois de Boulogne, 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. 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 authentic tastes in the pure French tradition. On the menu, there are salads, a salmon-avocado Poke Bowl, grilled prawns, Thai mayonnaise and rice, but also classic dishes such as beef tartare, rib steak and fries with Béarnaise sauce, veal liver... Don't miss the seven-hour shoulder of lamb, the organic vegetable tagine of the moment or the sea bream, walleye...

5 ideas to prolong the spirit of the Montmartre grape harvest

For oenophiles, keen oenologists, those who missed the Montmartre grape harvest this weekend or lovers of good wines who just want to prolong the experience, Paris Select reveals 5 very cool tips! – Create your own wine During this wine-making workshop at the Museum of Oenology at the Caves du Louvre, you will join professional winemakers and use a variety of grapes to make your own wine by blending and perfecting the flavors… A unforgettable experience ! I RESERVE – Taste exceptional wines at the Ducasse Paris Cooking School Notice to those who wish to learn about oenology in an exceptional setting… During this high-level tasting workshop, the Ducasse Cooking School will introduce you to a selection of unique wines, rigorously selected by the School's head sommelier, in partnership with wines from the Rhône Valley vineyards. Thus, during this 2-hour workshop, you will taste 6 grands crus chosen by the head sommelier. All this, accompanied by 6 other people, maximum… That…

What to do in Paris this weekend? (7-9 Oct)

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. – Enjoy the Montmartre grape harvest Since 1934, Clos Montmartre wine has been celebrated for 5 days of celebrations where taste and gastronomy are in the spotlight! This year, the Montmartre Harvest Festival returns to the heights of the hill from Wednesday 5 October. The 89th edition of this annual event will continue until Sunday 9 with, as usual, a great program rich in entertainment! Taste trail, big parade, big children's choir, picnic, tour of the vineyards and finally the closing ball... No less than 500 visitors are expected for this edition which should delight tourists and Parisians alike! – Stop at Les Deux Magots and discover their novelties…

Galeries Lafayette Gourmet unveils a floor dedicated to the talents of the culinary scene

To get the new school year off to a good start, Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet is unveiling Les Nouvelles Tables du Gourmet. This new space reflects the capital's incredible culinary scene and is the new Mecca for gastronomy in Paris. Come and discover the street food offer of the talents of the current culinary scene without further delay! – Mory Sacko, Yoni Saada, Thibaut Spiwack… The rising stars and sure values ​​of gastronomy in Paris are all present at the Nouvelles Tables du Gourmet. Perched on the first floor of the store, this 600 m2 space takes on the appearance of a food court, with several tempting offers, inspired by street food culture from around the world. Whether for a business lunch, a gourmet break or a friendly moment with friends, the restaurants welcome you at any time of the day! – Back-to-school guest: Jeffrey Cagnes Pastry chef at Stohrer – the oldest pastry shop in Paris – for several years, Jeffrey Cagnes now runs his eponymous house. Goldsmith of the gesture — the poaching of …

Ma Nanny Parisienne: the top-of-the-range childcare service 7/7

Launched several years ago, Ma Nanny Parisienne is a top-of-the-range childcare service, based in Paris – Ma Nanny Parisienne, they are professionals in childcare (of all ages) at home, accustomed to intervene in all circumstances. Specialized in occasional childcare in Paris and Île-de-France, the nannies of Ma Nanny Parisienne provide childcare for a few hours or several weeks, day and night, both in private homes and in hotels. High added value? Ma Nanny Parisienne's nannies are available to customers 7/7! Do you want to have a romantic dinner, spend a moment of relaxation in complete privacy or a movie night? Entrust your little toddlers to a Parisian Nanny, eyes closed. She will take care of everything, activities, dinner, bath time until bedtime. Ma Nanny Parisienne also offers support during a trip and therefore works in collaboration with the most prestigious Parisian hotels: the Marriotts, the Claridge, Molitor, Saint James Albany... What a way to spend a stay under the sign of...

20 good vibes hotels to break on All Saints Day

After a hectic return to school, do you dream of treating yourself to a sweet getaway, just to get away from everyday life? Paris Select has selected 20 really great hotels for you to recharge your batteries… – Le Domaine de la Bretesche Relais & Châteaux in Missillac Located in Missillac, just 35 minutes from La Baule and the Gulf of Morbihan, the Domaine de la Bretesche – Relais & Châteaux sits at 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 18th 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 an XNUMX-hole golf course in France. Bordered …