The 10 little Parisian snobberies this fall
Like every year, back-to-school in Paris isn’t just about getting back to the office. It’s a veritable ballet mondain, a top list of little snobisms combining confidential addresses, cultural novelties and chic little quirks that only Parisian women know how to cultivate. Between a pilates session, an artistic discovery and a perfectly latte matcha cappuccino, here are the ten must-have back-to-school snobberies. !
Discover Sophie Fontanelle’s window displays at Galeries Lafayette
It’s impossible to ignore Sophie Fontanelle’s arrival at Paris’ favorite department store! Editor-in-chief, fashion critic, writer and influencer, Galeries Lafayette has entrusted her with its window displays. Caban, cashmere, clan, leather … from September 5, fashionistas will flock to discover her selection. A true back-to-school fashion pilgrimage.
Galeries Lafayette, 40 Bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris – galerieslafayette.com
Lunch at Le Grand Café, the new place to be in Paris
Le Grand Café, the new restaurant next door to the Grand Palais, has established itself as the chic canteen for insiders. Here, you can enjoy an elegant lunch, while observing the discreet ballet of personalities from the worlds of art and fashion. The social conversations are worth almost as much as the food.
21 Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 75008 Paris – grandcafe.fr
Strolling around Saint-Germain-des-près during Paris Design Week
From the Marais to Saint-Germain, Paris Design Week transforms the city into an art trail. Each gallery unveils its nuggets, from sculptural furniture to avant-garde creations. Parisian women stroll along, trend book in hand, ready to anticipate tomorrow’s style.
In Saint-Germain-des-Près , in the Marais … Paris, September 4-13 – parisdesignweek.fr
Spot the latest decorating trends at Maisons & Objets
Maisons & Objets has become a not-to-be-missed event. Here, the design and decorating elite present their latest creations. Parisian women come here to discover the future icons of their interiors and, above all, to show off their latest trends.
Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center – maison-objet.com
The new counter at the Ritz on the Left Bank
The Ritz on the Left Bank now has its own chic counter. Ideal for an elegant break between two German-Pratin meetings. Parisian women linger over a gourmet coffee or fragrant tea, savoring the discreet effervescence of the place.
23 Quai de Conti, 75006 Paris – ritzparis.com
Joining a Pilates or Lagree class?
Goodbye jogging, hello Lagree and Pilates. These disciplines sculpt the body with formidable efficiency. Trendy Parisian women proudly display their membership cards, convinced they’ve found the ultimate solution to the prolonged summer body.
Adopt the matcha ritual
A simple cup of coffee? Far too commonplace. Matcha, the age-old Japanese beverage, is now the health-chic ally of Parisian women. Order it as a latte, iced or as a pastry, always in an Instagrammable version.
Umami Matcha Café, 22 Rue Béranger, 75003 Paris – umamiparis.com
Craving only Japanese pastries
Japanese chefs are making a name for themselves in the Parisian pastry world. Our favorite: Sadaharu Aoki’s creations. From green tea éclairs to subtle macaroons, tasting one of these pastries becomes a refined ritual. The art of combining Paris and Tokyo in one bite!
Sadaharu Aoki, 35 Rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris – sadaharuaoki.com
Test K-beauty at the Wellness Galerie
La Wellness Galerie is the beauty temple for Parisian women. People flock there to discover the secrets of Korean beauty: masks and the most advanced skincare rituals. The mask-sheet selfie, perfectly assumed, is now part of the back-to-school code.
Wellness Galerie at Galeries Lafayette, 40 Bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris – galerieslafayette.com
Meet an American star at the Deauville Festival
Outside Paris, the ultimate snobbery is to treat yourself to a weekend in Deauville during the American Film Festival. Running into a Hollywood star on the stage always has the delicious aroma of a homecoming. And, let’s face it, it makes for some memorable stories!
Deauville Festival, September 5 to 14 – festival-deauville.com
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