Month: December 2022

Comptoir des Mers: the best seafood restaurant in Paris

Inaugurated 14 years ago, the Comptoir des Mers has undergone an incredible facelift, revealing a sublime marine brasserie with noble materials. Enthroned in the rue de Turenne, in the heart of the Marais, it represents the most chic Parisian address for tasting seafood. Zoom in on this fine establishment to check out. – With a fisherman and two fishmonger brothers, Xavier Auguet could only open a fish and seafood restaurant. So it was in 2003 that the boss of Le Comptoir des Mers started, first with a fish shop. Open from 8:30 a.m. to 21 p.m., this fish shop is quickly becoming the headquarters of local seafood lovers. They particularly appreciate the freshness of the products on offer as well as the catering section: smoked salmon, taramasalata, caviar, not to mention the delicious soup from Comptoir des Mers (€8/litre). Faced with growing success, Xavier then opened an adjoining restaurant. – A magnificent marine brasserie Le Comptoir des Mers has a sublime setting combining noble materials: marble, wood and other gilding. The …

Christmas: 10 original gifts to spoil loved ones

With the imminent approach of Christmas, here are some original ideas that should delight your loved ones: personalized portrait, jewelry from a cutting-edge designer, semi-permanent manicure box and other DIY beauty workshop... We've thought of everyone! – For her If she is precious: A designer jewel or a Nadine Delépine finery For a precious woman who loves jewellery, we recommend that you take a look at the Nadine Delépine boutique. Since 1991, this talented Parisian designer has imagined and created collections of jewelry and accessories in her workshop-boutique on rue Princesse or in her production workshop in Mayenne... Her style is illustrated by the audacious combination of materials and the refined choice of colors. The watchwords of her brand are undoubtedly romantic, flowery and infinitely feminine. Most ? The tailor-made service that the designer offers, the ideal option for personalized gifts! Nadine Delépine, 14, rue Princesse, 75006 Paris. 01 40 51 81 10 Find out more about Nadine Delépine, here. – If she loves cocooning at home: A my Jolie Candle candle For a …

Come celebrate Christmas Eve at the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees

Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle between the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde, the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees was established on the most beautiful avenue in the world in 1997, in place of the historic Louis Vuitton. – The only 5-star hotel on the Champs-Elysées, the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees has 192 rooms and suites. Both spacious and cozy, there is a very pleasant intimate atmosphere. Behind its beautiful historic frontage, it also contains the largest capacity on the Champs-Elysées for meeting rooms. To celebrate Christmas this year, the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees is offering a unique menu (€99/person) in its restaurant on Saturday December 24 at 20:30 p.m. So after the amuse-bouche (Breton langoustine roasted in seaweed butter, creamed nage), you will be treated to a superb carpaccio of scallops, turnip water emulsion and caviar as a starter. This will be followed by a delicious supreme of free-range guinea fowl “like a pot au feu with truffles”, morels and chanterelles. Cheese aficionados can then enjoy a brillat-savarin, accompanied by a dried fruit chutney with …

Christmas: our food gift ideas to shop at Eataly

At Eataly Paris Marais, embassy of the Italian art of living, Christmas is a wonderful time. In restaurants, all grocery shelves, at counters, in schools, in the cellar – the largest French cellar of Italian wines! – the party is in full swing with exceptional menus, must-have products, events and classes imbued with the magic of Christmas. Eating, shopping, learning about holiday recipes, tasting... Each activity offered by Eataly Paris Marais is placed under the magical sign of these joyful moments. Here are the 100% Eataly gifts that you can order for delivery from home or simply add to your wishlist! – Gift boxes Eataly Paris Marais has made boxes for those who don't have time to linger at the grocery store. But you can also compose your own kit thanks to the boxes of different sizes that you fill with your favorite high-quality Italian products. – Take-out meals from the Comptoir Gastronomia Pas le …

Christmas: 10 hotels to experience the holiday spirit in Paris

As every year, as the holidays approach, Paris dresses in its finest finery and transforms into a magical world, filled with magic... To fully experience the warm and unique atmosphere of the end-of-year celebrations in the capital , we have listed the 10 best hotels for you. Renowned establishments that sit just a stone's throw from the Christmas windows of the Department Stores, next to which you will also find the splendid illuminations as well as the Christmas markets. – Hôtel Edouard 7 to enjoy the Grands Magasins Inaugurated in 1877 in the purest Haussmann style, Hôtel Edouard 7 pays homage to its illustrious guest who made it his favorite residence. Adjoining the square and the theater of the same name, the establishment of the B Signature group enjoys an ideal location, right in the heart of the capital. Many cultural venues are just a stone's throw away: the Opéra Garnier, the gardens of the Palais Royal, the Louvre Museum, Place Vendôme... this historic building is also the ideal base for those who wish to admire the …

15 super original experiences to offer at Christmas 

As Christmas approaches, do you want to impress your loved ones with an out-of-the-ordinary gift? Forget the traditional beauty boxes, cashmere scarves and other leather wallets. Paris Select has scoured specialist sites to select 15 wow experiences for you. Helicopter flight, skydiving, floating in sensory isolation… We thought of everyone. – Thrilling experiences – Take off for a helicopter flight The experience: Discover the city of love from the sky and admire the exceptional perspectives offered by the helicopter. Once the briefing on the ground is over, you will take off and cross Paris to Versailles, enjoying unique views of the Eiffel Tower as well as the different districts of Paris... During your stopover behind the Château du Roi Soleil (on the aerodrome of St Cyr the school precisely) you can enjoy a drink while discovering the theoretical briefing on the operation of the helicopter. Then, you will take off again in the direction of La Défense, the Musical Stage, the Ponts de Seine, the Trocadéro, the Montparnasse Tower... A journey that ends with a magnificent "open field" overview of...

Our 7 favorite brands to offer a stylish jewel

Christmas is fast approaching and since jewelry is an eternal safe bet to spoil your sister/girlfriend/mother/best friend or favorite little cousin, we have listed our 7 favorite brands for you to shop the most sophisticated pieces. – Persée Paris A young French brand founded by Nawal Laoui, Persée Paris is modernizing jewelry with, in particular, pierced diamond jewelry… Inspired by Perseus, an illustrious character from Greek mythology, the eponymous brand unveils creations and jewelry with elegant lines. The founder is passionate about jewelry. She imagines pieces that borrow as much from the world of contemporary art as from the mythological heritage. Wishing to reveal all the authenticity of the stone and the raw material, Persée offers a bare diamond, without setting. This always reveals more of the brilliance and brilliance of the stone. We love these sober, refined and delicate jewels. Which is precious while being easy to wear on a daily basis. I WANT TO SEE THE WHOLE SELECTION – Djula A Parisian house, Djula quickly established itself as a reference thanks to its …