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The (very) Parisian interview of the Clefs d'Or Concierge – Charlotte Timbert

Charlotte Timbert is Assistant Head Concierge at the prestigious Hilton Paris Opéra hotel. An emblematic address for tourists and professionals, this historic hotel has become a meeting place over the years. As Clefs d'Or Concierge, she offers hotel guests the best addresses in Paris, from the emblematic to the less well-known. We no longer have to interview him and ask him for his favorite addresses in Paris! – ◊ A restaurant to enjoy? The Lorette restaurant is a safe bet! I am never disappointed. The service is friendly and the food delicious! Essential classics are on offer, such as roast chicken, Aubrac cut of beef, as well as inspirations of the moment that change according to arrivals: wild sea bream, deer stew... A delight. A big crush also for their generous profiterole! Lorette & Les Garçons – 9 rue de Saint Lazare 75 009 PARIS – ◊ A bar where you can relax? I love lazing with my friends on summer evenings on the Place du Marché-Saint-Honoré. Usually we…

The (very) Parisian interview of the World Pastry Champion – Angelo Musa

Originally from Italy, chef Angelo Musa has worked in the greatest starred restaurants in Paris, notably the Plaza Athénée. In 2003 he was elected world pastry champion. And in 2007, he was elected Meilleur Ouvrier de France in pastry, a prestigious title in the culinary world. He is also known for his innovative creations and advanced pastry techniques. Angelo Musa has received numerous awards for these culinary performances. He is currently Executive Pastry Chef at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée and for the past year he has been the head of the ''Angelo Musa'' tea room at Harrods in London. – A traditional restaurant where you can enjoy yourself? My Italian heritage often leads me to Italian addresses… Osteria Ferrara in the 1th is one of my favorites. Chef Fabrizio Ferrara prepares authentic cuisine with fresh products, all in a warm atmosphere as I like it. Osteria Ferrara – 11 Rue du Dahomey, 7 Paris – A bistro you like? …

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 terrace Les Editeurs carrfeour de l'odéon in Paris

Les Éditeurs: the cult literary café at Odéon

The Carrefour de l'Odéon represents an emblematic spot in Paris. A little away from the hubbub, we discover a pretty little square, storefront. This is where one of the neighborhood's most popular addresses proudly sits: Les Éditeurs. Focus on this literary café that multiplies the heart assets. – In the 6th arrondissement, dear to Parisian publishing houses, Les Éditeurs is an unmissable address. On the pretty terrace, a myriad of tables with white tablecloths invite you to a moment of discreet indulgence. But it is once inside that the soul of the Editors reveals itself. A true ode to the district, there are nearly 5000 books, scattered all over the restaurant. The rows line up with dignity and frame the small corners where it is good to settle down. Big club armchairs, soft benches… You are immediately imbued with the warm spirit of the place. On the menu, the classics of French bistronomy rub shoulders. Between well-stocked salads, a club sandwich to die for or very good meats, our heart swings. It is also interesting to…

The 7 trendiest hotels for VIPs

The Fashion Week gong sounded yesterday in the fashion capital! Aesthetic thrills and other couture emotions will, once again, spread through the City of Light… Here are the 7 trendy hotels in Paris where the VIPs stay during this special week. – The most luxurious: Cheval Blanc Paris The Cheval Blanc Paris hotel opened its doors last September. Revamped over five years by renowned architect Peter Marino, it is now ready to welcome beautiful people! This first Parisian 5-star hotel from the LVMH group is proving to be a real gem. Decorated with Parisian elegance, the rooms have a unique view of the Seine and some even of the Eiffel Tower as their common denominator. The most demanding customers can rent one of the 7 rooms with a terrace. And to go even further… the 1000 m² duplex penthouse with swimming pool, garden and cinema! Let it be said, no hotel had ever offered such an incredible experience to its guests. 8 Quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris – 01 40 …

Where to drink a cocktail for a first date?

We know that the first date is very important. You have to cultivate the mystery while revealing your personality. The choice of place will set the scene for your first date, so it is important to choose it well… We opt for these 10 elegant, sensual or even original addresses to get to know our future half… The Very Particular at the Mansion Why let's go ? The place is cozy and chic. The soft red velvet armchairs and the glass roof offer a romantic setting. The atmosphere is cozy and you feel timeless. We can already see ourselves whispering things in the ear of our conquest.Le Très Particulier at the Hôtel Particulier, 23 avenue Junot, 75018 - Le Bar Martaau Fouquet's Paris Why are we going there? Hidden bar at the Fouquet's hotel, the Marta, is the ultimate spot to meet up and have a drink. Known only to the initiated, you can choose either to sit on your cozy bucolic rooftop, or in the sofas in…

3 spots for lunch with your feet in the water

You don't necessarily have to go to the South to enjoy good food with your feet in the water. At the gates of Paris, the Seine reveals all its beauty. Some restaurants have understood this well and have put down their suitcases in these not-so-distant lands to feast on us… Whether you're Parisians or Ile-de-France residents, these addresses are worth a detour and give us a change of scenery in a few metro stations! - The Aqua in Suresnes With its small light garlands and its breathtaking view of the Seine, the Aqua has everything the perfect tavern. People come here to savor a bit of Italian Dolce Vita without taking the plane. Because it is the transalpine cuisine that is in the spotlight. A Sicilian octopus salad, artichoke tortellini or even a Milanese schnitzel… We feast on the dishes on offer, but it's a house novelty that seduced us: the mozzarella bar! In the window, we discover smoked mozzarella, di Buffala, braided or even burratas to die for. The hardest …