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The (very) Parisian interview with Sarah Lavoine

Sarah Lavoine has established herself in a few years as a central figure in interior design in France. For Paris Select, she shared her best pleasure addresses in the capital…to be enjoyed without moderation! Sarah Lavoine, you are known for your faultless taste, your sense of color and light… what are the places where you find yourself comfortable, at ease, peaceful? What are your Parisian tips for our readers? ◊ A bar where to bask? Le Loulou, at the Museum of Decorative Arts. ◊ A restaurant to adopt? Lala cooks! The restaurant that I opened with my friend David Lahner in my flagship store on place des Victoires. ◊ A favorite market? The Raspail organic market, one of the rare organic markets in the capital (Sunday morning. Boulevard Raspail, between rue du Cherche-Midi and rue de Rennes, 75006), and also the Marché Président-Wilson. I go there for Joël Thiébault's vegetables, ultra-fresh fish and charcuterie. (Every Wednesday and Saturday. Avenue du President-Wilson, between rue Debrousse and place d'Iéna, 75016 Paris.) ◊ A spa where you can pamper yourself …

The best restaurants where to meet until the end of the night

Our patience has been put to the test but the day long awaited by the French has finally arrived: that of the re-opening of our favorite restaurants! A little extra happiness: from today, you can sit down on the terrace – or in the dining room! – until 23 p.m. or even 2 a.m. Here are our best addresses to savor a top-notch meal or just have a drink in good company… – Les Deux Magots It is obviously impossible to talk about Parisian terraces without mentioning that of the simply legendary Deux Magots. After several months of closure, our favorite Germanopratine terrace is reopening its doors, to the delight of Parisians! To us the Pierre Hermé branded pastries, the delicious croque-monsieur to eat on the go, healthy salads and other house dishes, which we have missed so much... In addition to enjoying a magnificent view of the Church of Saint- Germain-des-Prés, the garden terrace has yet another added value: its XXL size which makes it possible to easily respect the standards of distancing. The Two Magots, 6 Place Saint-Germain …

10 restaurants with a cool atmosphere to dine with friends

Let it be said, during confinement, one of the things we missed the most was certainly dinners at the restaurant with friends! The very ones during which we let loose, we let go of all the stress of the week and we exchange the last gossips… To celebrate the post-lockdown reunion with your favorite squad, here are 10 restaurants with a very good atmosphere. – Masha Freshly revamped by Michel Martiniani, the Masha displays sublime spaces mixing colors and materials with great accuracy. Two-tone striped floor, marble bar, velvet armchairs, designer arch and hyper-romantic floral carpet… As soon as you enter, the tone is set! At the bottom of the steps, we discover with wonder a magnificent Japanese garden in the middle of the 'Jungle Groove' and 'Tokyo Jam' rooms. In a friendly atmosphere, you can then enjoy delicious cocktails – or detox juices pressed by the minute! – that you eat from morning until evening continuously, have brunch or even party with friends… Having become a real HQ for some, the Masha invites …

Pierre Guillaume – The Nose, the Smell and the Capital

Some professions diffuse an aura, a mystery that no one can resist. That of Nose is a paragon: a Nose… doesn't the word alone exercise a fascination where Cyrano's tirades mingle with Proustian memories that are reborn from a simple smell? To explore this unknown land that is the profession of perfumer, we had the chance to meet Pierre Guillaume, a nose with a rich, artistic and sensitive universe. ◊ Pierre Guillaume, how would you define yourself, for our readers? I am an independent perfumer, which, in fact, is rather rare. I compose and mature the juices in my production workshop, in Clermont-Ferrant, where all the stages are carried out, from maturation to bottling by our table ladies, who assemble each bottle by hand. I am lucky to live between Clermont and Paris: both are necessary for me. Paris is a sometimes infuriating but bustling city! There is no equivalent in the world. Ateliers Pierre Guillaume in Clermont-Ferrand ◊ Did you follow a specific training …

What new tables to test in Paris?

The capital is the scene of all the latest gastronomic innovations and beautiful addresses open their doors every day to introduce gourmets to the most delicious flavors. Here are the new restaurants to test without delay! La Démesure New trendy place in the capital, La Démesure has many facets: restaurant, covered terrace, cocktail bars, open bar, smoking room, karaoke, club... In this resolutely original place, we particularly appreciate the tailor-made menu with dishes which are ordered by weight, and a brunch which varies according to the market. 43 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre 75009 Paris 01 48 24 49 53 https://www.facebook.com/3615demesure/ L'Échappée belle In the dynamic district of Saint Antoine, L'Échappée belle is a new restaurant that invites you to travel, to through a neat decor, an intimate atmosphere and a contemporary setting. Chef Franck Dethyre, specialist in organic cuisine, offers an authentic and seasonal menu. We also love detox cocktails. 7 Rue Boulle 75011 Paris 09 73 25 69 52 https://www.facebook.com/echappeebelleparis/ Big Fernand In the lively district of Montparnasse, …