After a childhood spent in the Vosges, Nicolas Maimbourg decided to make his life in Paris. Passionate about the city of light, and the hotel industry, he quickly excelled in the field. A hotel concierge since a very young age, he is now the “Clef d'Or” head concierge at Montalembert in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. Always up to date with the latest and trendiest addresses in the capital. Nicolas Maimbourg chose Paris Select to give his best Parisian addresses.
A typical Parisian brasserie?
The Vagenende – 142 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris
A beautiful brasserie from the Belle Epoque (1904) listed monuments. Located on the Blvd Saint Germain with a good traditional kitchen and beautiful trays of sea food.
A trendy restaurant?
Coya – 83-85 Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris
Restaurant located in an old church with a mainly Peruvian cuisinepunctuated with asian flavors and colorful South American decor. Their terrace located in an east courtyard pleasant in summer.
An unmissable gastronomic restaurant?
David Allain – 29 Rue Surcouf, 75007 Paris
In his little restaurant 20 seats located in a small street of the 7th with a sober and contemporary decoration, this chef offers a very original kitchen with a strong commitment to biodiversity. He was awarded witha green star by the Michelin Guide for his commitment as well as two Michelin stars.
A bar where you can listen to good jazz?
Cafe Laurent - : Hotel d'Aubusson Paris – 33 Rue Dauphine, 75006 Paris
They offer a great program all year round Monday to Saturday with pianists, musical ensembles and sometimes singers. They also have a charming terrace quiet inside a courtyard.
A pastry where to enjoy?
Cédric Grolet – 35 Avenue de l'Opéra, 75002 Paris
He is actually the reference with its fruity and delicate creations. Its bakery-pastry shop and tea room on Avenue de l'Opera allow you to discover your universe.
A spa where the treatments are exceptional?
The spa at the Bel Ami By Maison Flamel hotel – 7 Rue Saint-Benoît, 75006 Paris
This spa is near the square Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Practitioners offer oxygen care as well as facial and body treatments personalized.
An esteemed bookstore?
Shakespeare and Company – 37 Rue de la Bucherie, 75005 Paris
For English speakers. An independent bookstore with a large selection of English-language books, a beautiful view of Notre Dame and a café for a “Tea Time” that has been open for a few years.
A neighborhood for luxury shopaholics?
Avenue Montaigne - 75008 Paris
She remains the most beautiful luxury street in Paris with the boutique Dior as a standard bearer.
Authentic places to feel the soul of Paris?
Authentic places: Covered passages including Vivienne's gallery and the passage of panoramas, The Red Children's Market in the Marais or rue de l'Abreuvoir behind Montmartre hill with its vines.
A beautiful garden to relax?
The Luxembourg Garden - 75006 Paris
With its beautiful views offers the possibility of read in the sun or in the shade, to play sports or to have a picnic there.
A place of night or slum?
The Cellar of the Huchette – 5 Rue de la Huchette, 75005 Paris
It is one of the only places jazz wherein we can dance on the swing areas since the post-war period. Different generations meet there.
A neighborhood for lovers of contemporary art… A must-see art gallery?
Gallery Geraldine Banier – 54 Rue Jacob, 75006 Paris
A few streets in the district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés : Seine Street, rue des Beaux-arts, rue Jacob and part of Mazarin Street.
A very interesting little contemporary art gallery in the Jacob Street : the Geraldine Banier gallery. This gallery offers his discoveries at several exhibitions throughout the year.
A perfume house to discover?
Frederic Malle – 13 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75004 Paris
Its perfumes give the possibility to perfume artists to create perfumes of a great originality.
Other really unusual spots to recommend?
One of the smallest squares in Paris with a lot of charm: Place Furstenberg. For Street Art lovers, pay a visit to the 13eme arrondissement from Paris. For young and old children: the art museum showmen at Bercy. For hikers: The GR75 offers the whole city tour with many places to discover.
Traps to avoid:
Restaurants around rue de la Huchette and Place du Tertre : real tourist traps.
A Parisian bistro?
Florimond – 19 Av. de la Motte-Picquet, 75007 Paris
Chef Pascal Guillaumin has been offering seasonal cuisine for many years very focused on lare vegetables : a vegetarian will find there his happiness. His stuffed cabbage is the best in Paris.
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