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The Diptyque store in Paris

5 Parisian addresses where to shop for pretty candles

A small luxury accessible to all, candles are the ideal gift to treat yourself. Whether it is to embalm a room or just as a decorative object, it is hardly difficult to integrate it into its interior. Paris Select unveils the prettiest boutiques to shop for the precious creations of our favorite brands… Maison Trudon Maison Trudon is one of the oldest and most prestigious wax houses. For this Christmas, she has developed a line paying homage to Egypt: Amon, Philae, Gizeh… The names already take us to the banks of the Nile, just like the smells of papyrus, mint tea or incense from this delightful collection. Maison Trudon, 78 rue de Seine, 75006 Paris & 61, rue Caumartin, 75009 Paris Diptyque Dyptique is the favorite brand of trendy Parisians. With its simple design and elegant scents, it is THE gift that can appear on any Christmas list. This season, the house has developed three magical scents around the legends of the North. Almond, amber or fir are revealed in their best light. Diptyque, 330-332, Rue Saint Honoré, 75001 Paris & 34,…

7 gifts to end the year in style

Admittedly, this year, the holidays have a very special flavor. For many of us, this is a chance to reunite with loved ones and to be more grateful than ever for what we have... We have prepared some beauty gift ideas for you to do yourself some good. : perfume with heady scents, care that comforts or even a palette of fabulous make-up to put a little glitter in this gloomy year. We promise, we won't say anything if you decide to keep them for yourself! – To take care of yourself The Huygens 'Chauffe Cœur Deluxe' box set For a flirtatious woman who takes great care of her skin, we trust the Parisian brand Huygens and its impeccable formulations. In this 'Chauffe Cœur Deluxe' box, we discover a shower gel and a 'Snow' scented body milk, the synergy of winter with notes of Siberian fir, myrrh and incense. A verbena scrub and a face emulsion that promises a flawless (and glowy) complexion.

15 very beautiful 'coffee table books' to pimp your interior

Reading is a real treat for the mind. In this holiday season - conducive to temptation - here are some beautiful books to eat… with the eyes. - 'Paris' by Marc-Antoine Coulon For a canon table book, opt for this glamorous and evocative book Marc-Antoine Coulon celebrates Parisian fashion, spirit and chic. Like a colorful walk, we discover portraits of famous personalities, others more personal as well as sketches of parades and Parisian places that are dear to him. In a few brushstrokes, he captures its essence in a very elegant way. Everything in the image of his paw, sensitive and insolent ... As always, we easily recognize his unique style and his precise line in this magnificent book of illustrations. 'Paris', Marc-Antoine Coulon, Flammarion, € 50. JE CRAQUE - 'The Art Of Flavor, gourmet journey' by Amaury Guichon Venice, Geneva, Montreal, Chicago or even Kiev… During a gourmet journey to the four corners of the world, Amaury Guichon transports us to his world. Throughout the pages, the young Franco-Swiss pastry chef unveils twelve signature trompe-l'oeil pastries, collected ...

A minaudière with his effigy: the unique gift signed Pellegrino x Marc-Antoine Coulon

Containment requires, the creator Renaud Pellegrino has just unveiled his collaboration with Marc-Antoine Coulon, digitally, on his website. For this campaign, the famous fashion illustrator sketched nine faces of actresses on Pellegrino clutches. From next December, the Pellegrino Paris boutique will highlight a unique event of its kind: the launch of an exhibition presenting the model collection "Julia", an elegant evening minaudière, the shape of which evokes a box of matches… This iconic piece of leather goods has been reinterpreted and revisited by Marc-Antoine Coulon, who painted the faces of nine legendary actresses on it. From Fanny Ardant to Anouk Aimée via Frédérique Bel, Sophie Marceau, Charlize Theron and Jane Fonda, all have agreed to take part in this project. Renowned actresses who, through their grace and elegance, embody luxury, sensuality, absolute femininity, and whose talent thus united gives strength to the creation of these two daring and resolutely modern artists. “What an honor and a delicious privilege that…

Men: 5 trendy shops to find him gifts

It is not always easy to find the ideal gift for our man. For a delicate attention, we go to beautiful boutiques to be sure to get our hands on the piece that will mark your wardrobe. Here are our favorite addresses so as not to be mistaken! Hast for a chic shirt The young brand Hast won us over for its quality and attention to detail. Here, the shirt is worked with friends to offer the most beautiful pieces at low prices. Carefully selected fabrics, European workshops, unique know-how, this is what the three friends at the head of the house offer us. We love their new trendy boutique in the Sentier. Hast, 47 rue d'Aboukir, 75002. Galerie Fayet for an elegant cane The cane no longer has the status it deserves… In the past, it was worn to show off one's rank and choosing one was quite an art. The smallest details adapted to the personality of the wearer. Did you think this accessory was outdated? Think again, Galerie Fayet brings it back to the taste of …

How to choose the beauty box that she will love!

Chic and practical, these are gifts that always make you happy! Paris Select offers you 5 beauty boxes that mothers always take pleasure in receiving. Fleur de Figuier Box by Roget & Gallet With its magical glittery and iridescent decor created by designer and interior architect Bénédicte de Lescure, the Fleur de Figuier Box is an enchanting gift in the colors of the Thousand and One Nights. This case includes a spray of Eau de Parfum and a "Fig Flower" scented gel with precious essences distilled from mandarin, pink pepper and patchouli. A glamorous mix at will! Boutique du Bonheur Roger & Gallet 195, rue Saint-Honoré Paris 1er 01 42 60 10 68 www.roger-gallet.com Marvelous Sanoflore honey box With its midnight blue and gold colors, the wonderful honey box designed by Sanoflore is a real gem! Ideal for beautystas with sensitive skin, it contains a shocking duo: a marvelous anti-wrinkle smoothing day cream, as well as a supreme honey hand and nail cream. In addition to …

Where to find original Christmas gifts for toddlers?

Paris is full of charming shops designed to delight your little ones. Clothing, toys and other birth gifts are on the program of our guide to the best addresses! Zef With its collections for girls and boys of all ages – from babies to teenagers – Zef is the essential Parisian boutique to enrich your toddlers' wardrobe with clothes and other accessories that are both chic and trendy. 55 bis, Rue des Saint-Pères, Paris 75006 01 42 22 02 93 www.zef.eu Mamy Factory Well in tune with the times, Mamy Factory presents itself as a brand of clothing and accessories for children... knitted by our French grandmothers! With their noble materials and their authentic realization, the clothes have an extra soul and above all a unique charm. 26 rue Guersant, 75017 Paris 01 45 79 08 40 www.mamyfactory.com/fr Ovale Gift boxes, “cube” bracelets, ceremonial dresses, stuffed animals and comforters are offered in the refined universe of the Ovale boutique, which is one of the essential addresses in Paris to find the most …