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5 restaurants to celebrate the New Year on the Right Bank

Between sophisticated avenues and small alleys, explore the best restaurants that the Right Bank has to offer for a perfect New Year's Eve dinner. A true taste journey to the heart of the City of Lights. Loulou Paris, in the 1st In the green setting of the Tuileries garden, Loulou Paris emerges like a rare pearl. This unique place perfectly combines Parisian charm and elegance. A true culinary sanctuary! Loulou is the confidential address of All-Paris. Here, the warm atmosphere transcends time. To celebrate the New Year in this sumptuous setting, Loulou offers an exceptional menu at €290 per person. A taste experience worthy of the finest gourmets. Upon entry, guests will be greeted with a glass of Ruinart blanc de vins, followed by a truffle Pizzetta enhanced with caviar. Then, the choices extend between delicate dishes such as tuna carpaccio, delicious langoustine ravioli, or even a tasty salad of green beans and kale with caviar cream. On to the main dishes. …

Le Cinq Codet, the discreet 5-star hotel in the 7th arrondissement

Discreet, but full of surprises. This is the ideal formula to describe Le Cinq Codet, the discreet 5-star hotel in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. An address that regulars would love to keep secret. But Paris Select has sneaked into this beautiful establishment, to help you discover all its gems. Located in the heart of the 7th arrondissement of Paris, the Hotel Le Cinq Codet stands out as a true pearl of contemporary elegance. With its unique blend of history, design and understated luxury, the five-star property offers an unforgettable hotel experience. And this, even for the most demanding travelers. A hotel between heritage and modernity The interior design of the Le Cinq Codet hotel is a true work of art. The common areas are bathed in natural light thanks to the large bay windows which offer a breathtaking view of the Parisian rooftops. The furniture, chosen with care, combines comfort and style, creating a warm, sophisticated and colorful atmosphere. Every detail seems to have been thought out to create visual harmony and the warm atmosphere that characterizes the interior. In this …

The most beautiful windows and Christmas decorations to see in Paris

The magic of Christmas decorations is in full swing throughout the city of Paris. Shop windows, restaurants, shops and sometimes even entire neighborhoods light up to announce the end of year celebrations. So, if you're looking for where to find the most spectacular Christmas decorations, you've come to the right place! The windows of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann Like every year, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann saw things big to inaugurate the end-of-year celebrations. The windows and corners of the Department Store have gone into Christmas mode thanks to the magic brush of fashion designer Charles de Vilmorin. The latter has in fact imagined marvelous characters and celestial creatures to amaze visitors. But the most anticipated element is none other than the famous tree, which like every year, stands in the center of the store! This year, the tree also benefited from a lovely makeover by Charles de Vilmorin! The young designer describes his artistic direction for this collaboration as “dreamlike, offbeat and magical”. And we can only confirm! …

The Two Magots see life in verse

At Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, lovers of the fifth art have been delighted. A festive Monday evening, enhanced by the presence and reading of poems by the actor Thibault de Montalembert. The Apollinaire Prize, which honors poetry, gave rise to an evening showered with distinctions. Les Deux Magots saw life in verse, this Monday, November 13. Confirmed poets and very promising beginner writers were rewarded for their verse. The perfect opportunity to raise so many more throughout this star-studded November 13. More than ten collections selected this summer. Then the second selection, when autumn comes, the one where the noose tightens. In the end, two authors instead of just one. The Apollinaire Prize and its younger sister, the Apollinaire Discovery Prize The literary prize season had opened right here at Les Deux Magots. It is currently in full swing, with the very recent proclamations of Goncourt, Médicis, Femina, Flore and the approach of the presentation of the Interallié prize... At the height of the literary prize season, the...

Christmas lights on the Champs-Élysées: everything you need to know!

That's it, this long-awaited moment has finally arrived! The city of Paris lights up for the end-of-year celebrations. The Christmas lights on the Champs-Élysées officially launch the festivities, and the inauguration evening promises to be remarkable. Here is all you need to know! Save the date! On November 19, 2023, at 18 p.m., the Champs-Élysées will gradually light up to the delight of Parisians and visitors. Every day until January 7, 2024, passers-by will be able to admire from 17 p.m. to midnight all the trees on the avenue, adorned with their sparkling garlands. A whole system has been put in place for the day and evening of November 19 to make the inauguration as memorable as possible. From 11 a.m., car traffic will be completely interrupted on Avenue des Champs-Élysées. In the afternoon, the festivities will begin with a show by dancer-choreographer Sadeck Berrabah, to get spectators in the mood. From 19 p.m., the press will take their place to immortalize the inaugural gesture and not miss anything of the festive evening that will follow. Gilles Lellouche: a…

The best places to spend an ideal day in Montmartre

We have concocted a tailor-made day for you to enjoy the famous district of Montmartre and discover its most select addresses. Between pastries, religious visits and restaurants, we have a lot of things for you to (re)discover! So follow the guide! 10 am: Breakfast at the Pâtisserie Gilles Marchal After being elected pastry chef in 2004 and awarded a medal by the city of Paris in 2008, Gilles Marshall settled down a few steps from the Sacré Cœur. This passionate about taste will make you discover an original and quality pastry. Discover light madeleines, pies and delicious pastries, made daily by expert hands. A bakery that will delight the taste buds of the most gourmet. You will surely come across celebrities living in the neighborhood who are particularly fond of this gourmet bakery and its sweets. Pâtisserie Gilles Marshall – 9 Rue Ravignan, 75018 Paris 11 am: Cultural visit to the heart of historic Montmartre For art and history enthusiasts, Paris Select offers a visit to the Montmartre museum. This quiet and …

Spend a typical Parisian day in the Marais

Who has never spent a day strolling through the streets of the Marais? Located in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements of Paris, the Marais is the most hype place in the capital. Its many fashion and decoration stores, its emblematic restaurants, its bars and its art galleries make this district so charming. Day and night, these two districts are very lively and it is almost impossible to get bored. This district is very popular with Parisians for a weekend stroll! – 10 am: Breakfast at Carette Start your day in the Marais with the unmissable breakfast at Chez Carette. A veritable Parisian institution for centuries, the café-restaurant offers a breathtaking view of the Place des Vosges. This pastry shop offers iconic brunches and snacks. Specialties include the famous millefeuille, Saint-Honoré, Paris-Brest, as well as fresh croissants and pain au chocolat. The most seasoned Parisian influencers have all already posted a hyper Frenchie photo on their Instagram account, why not you…