10 Parisian snobberies to get 2026 off to a good start
An ultra-select guide for those who like to be in the right place at the right time.
In Paris, true snobbery is no longer about following trends, but understanding them before they explode. Reading, observing, anticipating, spotting weak signals, knowing why you go somewhere and what you take away from it. This almost intellectual posture has become the basis of a more subtle, more cultivated, more personal Parisian art de vivre. Being able to talk about it afterwards, with accuracy and naturalness, is the real luxury.
See the exhibition Azzedine Alaïa’s Dior Collection
Seeing this exhibition before anyone else is the perfect cultural snobbery to start the year off right. At the Galerie DiorLa Collection Dior d’Azzedine Alaïa reveals the Tunisian couturier’s passionate view of the work of Christian Dior, through an exceptional selection of pieces from his personal collection. A rare immersion in the history of haute couture, between admiration, transmission and stylistic dialogue. It’s a place to hone your eye, nurture your fashion culture, and then talk about it with accuracy. Exhibition until May 3, 2026
Practical info: the Galerie Dior 11 rue François-Ier, Paris 8ᵉ. Reservations strongly recommended.
Sourcing olive oil at Saint-Pères in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Buying olive oil at Saint-Pères means choosing the right detail and excellence. Here, oils are selected for their terroir, freshness and aromatic complexity. A discreet but highly Parisian gesture that says a lot about the way we receive, cook and live.
Practical info: 23 rue des Saint Pères Quartier Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris 6ᵉ.
Reserve your restaurants in advance for Fashion Week
During Fashion Week, nothing is left to chance. Insiders book their tables well in advance, targeting the right slots and choosing places where you can both observe and be noticed. Hotel restaurants, confidential new tables, well-placed institutions: it’s all upstream. Paris Haute Couture Week dates: spring/summer 2026: January 26-29
Practical info: See our article “The best restaurants to book during FW”.
Learn Mat Pilates at ÔRA studio, the must for right bank well-being
At ÔRA, well-being is lived as an aesthetic and holistic experience. Yoga, pilates, breathing, alignment of body and mind: everything is elegantly designed in a soothing, ultra-careful setting.
Practical info: Studio ÔRA, 78 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, online schedule.
Find out what matters in design at Maison & Objet In The City
Maison & Objet In The City is the ideal place to discover the main trends in contemporary design without leaving Paris. From January 15 to 19, showrooms, galleries, installations and urban itineraries keep a sharp eye on today’s creativity.
Practical info: Event spread throughout Paris, our recommendation: the St Germain-des-Près district
Recharge your batteries with holistic therapy at the HOY hotel
At HOY Hotelwell-being is part of a global vision. Holistic treatments, meditation, energy practices: a gentle, contemporary approach perfectly aligned with the new expectations of luxury.
Practical info: 68 rue des Martyrs, Paris 9ᵉ.
Immerse yourself in a Japanese market in the heart of Paris at Kodawari Ramen
At Kodawari, you don’t just come to eat. We experience total immersion in a reconstructed Japanese market, with deep, precise, ultra-mastered ramen.
Practical info: 29 rue Mazarine, Paris 6 (busy at peak times).
Visit Song Dong’s installation at Le Bon Marché
At Bon Marché Rive GaucheChinese artist Song Dong invites us to take a fresh look at everyday objects. Her work, based on accumulation, memory and intimacy, features simple, sometimes insignificant objects that have become bearers of history and emotion. This installation blurs the boundaries between contemporary art, craftsmanship and domestic life. We stroll around with curiosity, sensitive to the discreet poetry of these objects transformed into works of art. A visit worth making to nourish your eye and refine your artistic culture.
Practical info: Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, 24 rue de Sèvres, Paris 7ᵉ.
Breakfast at Sant Ambroeus, Italian-style snobbery
Founded in Milan in 1936 and established in New York in 2003, Sant Ambroeus has become an institution in the international fashion and arty spheres. Just arrived in Paris, the address has set up shop on the corner of rue Saint-Benoît, in the former Silencio des Prés, with a hushed decor designed by Fabrizio Casiraghi: green velvet, carved woodwork and Art Nouveau accents. In the morning, you’ll enjoy a perfectly executed breakfast: espresso, cornetto, porridge, avocado toast or eggs. Chic, discreet, obvious.
Practical info: Sant Ambroeus, rue Saint-Benoît, Paris 6ᵉ. Open from morning to evening.
Test Innerskin’s LED masks, the new beauty obsession
LED masks are the must-have beauty method of the moment. Acclaimed for their visible results, they combine cutting-edge technology, targeted efficacy and ritualized care, transforming the skincare routine into a truly expert experience. For a supervised, ultra-qualitative approach, we recommend Innerskin, the cutting-edge reference in innovative skincare.
Practical info: Innerskin 59 rue des Francs-Bourgeois, 75004 Paris
True Parisian snobbery begins with anticipation. Cultivate the art of selection before the trendBefore even talking about addresses or events, it’s all about choosing with intention. Reading, observing, listening, spotting weak signals. Knowing why you’re going somewhere, and not just because everyone else is. This almost intellectual posture has become essential. It allows us to approach the city with elegance and curiosity, and to enter the new year with a head start.
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