What to do in Paris this weekend (Jan 16-18)

This weekend, Paris can be savored through a selection of carefully chosen experiences. An exceptional galette des rois at Bacha Coffee, a visit to Paris Luxury Days, afternoon tea at the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, a must-see exhibition at the Louvre Museum, lunch at Quinsou, a confidential discovery in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and dinner in one of the capital’s best Italian restaurants. So many ideas for enjoying Paris, simply.

Discover the most beautiful coffee shop in Paris and treat yourself

Bacha Coffee celebrates Epiphany in Paris with an exceptional galette des rois

In Paris, some addresses go beyond the simple status of gourmet spots to become veritable icons. Bacha Coffee is undoubtedly one of them. Located on the most beautiful avenue in the world, at 26 avenue des Champs-Élysées, and also present in the legendary Ritz Paris, the prestigious Moroccan coffee house embodies a rare vision of the coffee shop: luxurious, immersive and profoundly gastronomic. Read more.

Run to see one of the most beautiful exhibitions of the moment

Jacques-Louis David, the breath of the Revolution

This retrospective devoted to Jacques-Louis David is one of the cultural highlights of the winter season. A central figure of neoclassicism, David was much more than a painter: he was a committed witness to the French Revolution. The exhibition brings together major paintings, preparatory sketches, drawings and archives, enabling us to understand how the artist shaped an aesthetic at the service of history and politics. Read more.

Attend high-flying auctions

Artcurial launches Paris Luxury Days: jewelry and watch auctions in Paris

In Paris, a week of auctions brings together passions, expertise and expectations around the objects of time. Named Paris Luxury Days, this sequence brings together jewelry and watchmaking in a precise and reassuring setting for collectors. Read more.

Extending the festive season in a Parisian palace

Christmas Afternoon Tea at Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, a gourmet interlude on the Left Bank

As Paris lights up and shop windows come alive, the Christmas tea-time season becomes a must. Palaces and grand hotels imagine cozy moments, between steaming chocolate, exceptional pastries and soft, hushed warmth far from the hustle and bustle of the streets. On the Left Bank, the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia has established itself as one of the most desirable addresses on the Left Bank with its festive Afternoon Tea, served under the glass roof of the Le Saint-Germain salon and signed by pastry chef Nicolas Guercio. Read more.

Reserve a Michelin-starred table near Saint Germain des Près

Quinsou: the starred restaurant for epicureans in search of perfect taste and refinement

In the heart of Paris’s 6ᵉ arrondissement, nestled in the charming Rue de l’Abbé Grégoire, lies a place where gastronomy becomes art, and where every bite tells a story of passion and perfection. Michelin-starred Quinsou is the secret address for epicureans in search of authenticity and refinement. Read more.

Treat yourself to a comforting Italian dinner

The TOP Italian restaurants: must-try tables and confidential addresses

Italy invites itself to Paris. From authentic trattorias to more modern addresses inspired by Rome, Milan or Naples, the capital is brimming with Italian restaurants where you can really enjoy yourself. In this article, discover our selection of the best must-try addresses, as well as our current favorites for savoring melt-in-your-mouth pasta and irresistible dolci. Read more.

Try one of the best galettes in Paris, not to say an institution

The Potel&Chabot pop-up and its galettes

In January, Potel et Chabot installs its Galette Signature on the Place Vendôme. A winter pop-up showcasing precise expertise: fine puff pastry, silky frangipane and discreet elegance, for a gourmet break in the heart of Paris.