The 10 Parisienne snobberies for keeping up with trends in February

Because in Paris, chic often nestles in details that only insiders notice. A well-placed brunch, a cutting-edge exhibition, a couture tea time or a perfectly measured matcha: these are the little rituals that define a certain idea of Parisian art de vivre. Here are ten delicious and perfectly assumed snobberies for those who like to cultivate a sense of detail.

Bruncher chic chez Kinugawa, 7th floor of the Hôtel Sax

There are brunches, and then there are those you enjoy with a view. At Kinugawa, perched on the rooftop of the Hôtel Sax, brunch takes on a very Parisian feel: precise sushi, perfectly executed Japanese plates, discreetly stylish clientele. We come here as much for the cuisine as for the feeling of being a little elsewhere, above the hustle and bustle, for the time of a suspended Sunday.
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📍 Kinugawa Rive Gauche
Hôtel Sax Paris, 55 avenue de Saxe, Paris 7e
Weekend brunch
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Listen to great jazz at Duke’s Bar in the Westminster Hotel

Here, jazz is a discreet luxury. At the Hôtel Westminster, jazz evenings take place in a hushed, elegant, almost timeless atmosphere. Notes resonate softly, glasses clink without unnecessary noise, and you sit back and really listen. A subtle snobbery that prefers the intimate to the spectacular. Read more

📍 Hôtel Westminster, 13 rue de la Paix, Paris 2e
Jazz evenings as programmed
A la carte drinks

Plunge into the world of Barbara, dedicated exhibition at BnF

Choosing the Bibliothèque nationale de France as a cultural venue is already a statement. Discovering the exhibition devoted to Barbara’s career is quite another. With its mix of archives, images and stories, this exhibition will appeal to those who love icons, but in a serious cultural and institutional context. Read more

📍 BnF François-Mitterrand, Paris 13e

Applaud the cast of Second Part, the play everyone’s talking about

There’s always one piece that the Parisienne “has seen before the others”. Deuxième partie is one of those that we quote, recommend and analyze over a drink. Text-based theater, precise acting, contemporary subject matter: the perfect combo to shine without overdoing it. Find out more about current shows

📍 Théâtre Édouard VII
10 place Édouard VII, 75009 Paris

Discover the offbeat world of cult photographer Martin Parr

Martin Parr is one of those artists we like to mention with a slight smile. His acid look at society, saturated colors and everyday scenes attract contemporary art lovers who like it when photography tells more than it decorates. Read more

📍 Jeu de Paume1 place de la Concorde, 75001 Paris
Dates : January 30 to May 24, 2026

Haute couture tea time at Dior

Here, tea time becomes an almost ceremonial experience. At Dior, on avenue Montaigne, tea time features couture pastries, impeccable tableware and an ultra-sophisticated atmosphere. It’s an assertive, delicious snobbery that can be savored slowly, camera in hand.

📍 Dior, 30 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8e
Tea time by reservation
Price: around €60

Order a cocktail at the chic Grand Café bar

The Grand Café bar cultivates a timeless elegance. Comfortable benches, soft lighting, well-executed cocktails: you’ll settle in as if in a Parisian movie set. A place you choose for a drink that counts, not to get restless. Read more

📍 Le Grand Café, Paris. Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris
Cocktails from €18

Dinner at Sant Ambroeus, Saint-Germain’s new landmark

Sant Ambroeus has established itself as one of the restaurants we like to mention. Elegant Italian cuisine, masterful New York ambiance, carefully observed clientele. In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the place ticks all the boxes of chic, discreet snobbery.

📍 Sant Ambroeus Paris, 11 Rue Saint-Benoît, 75006, Paris
Dinner on reservation

See the exhibition Tisser, broder, sublimer at the Palais Galliera

When fashion is told through gestures, materials and know-how, the Parisian woman comes running. At the Palais Galliera, this exhibition highlights the art of textiles and embroidery, in an already iconic setting. Culture and elegance come together. Read more

📍 Palais Galliera, 10 avenue Pierre Ier de Serbie, Paris 16e

Taste Maurice Sfez Café’s matcha novelties

Matcha at Maurice Sfez Café is not a passing trend, but a veritable field of expression. From the Vanilla Matcha Latte to the Cinnamon Matcha Latte, via the surprising Matcha Tequila Martini, each creation explores the richness of green tea. Special mention goes to the Matcha Vanilla spread, smooth, balanced and subtly salty. A gourmet snobbery, sharp and assertive. Read more

📍 Maurice Sfez Café, Paris
Matcha drinks from €6
Takeaway products available