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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 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…

Fashion: the 10 timeless pieces of the Parisienne

Fashion passes, style remains ”, said Coco Chanel… Focus on the ten timeless pieces that resist all trends and reinvent themselves with the seasons… More than just basics, they are the fashion benchmarks of the Parisienne. La Parisienne jeans wear jeans everywhere and in all circumstances, at the office, on vacation or in the evening. And while her favorite will always be skinny, she has dozens of different styles in her wardrobe. In photo: a model branded Levi's, the favorite brand of stylish Parisiennes. JE CRACK The blazer This is the key to French-style “effortless chic”: a wonderfully well-cut, navy blue blazer - so much more sophisticated than black - with gold buttons. To wear over a deceptively banal tee-shirt. I ORDER IT The trench coat Our best friend of fall but also the one we love to bring out as soon as spring comes to the fore. Its undeniable added value? It goes with absolutely everything and looks crazy. I AM DOING …

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 …

The most romantic places in Paris

Paris, capital of love? The City of Light is renowned for its romanticism with its pretty bridges, its mythical love stories and its lovers smooching on public benches. But what are the perfect places to declare your love? Paris Select and Nicolas Garreau, specialist in breathtaking marriage proposals at ApoteoSurprise, reveal 10 places to stroll as a couple in Paris. La Roseraie des Jardins de Bagatelle We like: the smells emanating from the flowerbeds and the explosions of colors in the summer. The northern island of Lac Inférieur in the Bois de Boulogne We like: Renting a boat and feeling disconnected from the world a few minutes from Paris. The Yitzhak Rabin Garden in Bercy We like: This set of gardens which makes us discover an orange grove, vines, lakes... The Medici Fountain in the Luxembourg Gardens We like: the green decor and the statue of the mythical Greek couple ( Galatea, marine goddess and Acis) entwined. A beautiful ode to love. The …

5 stylish hotels to meet in Paris

Hotels have been able to reinvent themselves as real places to live. We come here to drink a cocktail, enjoy the spa, have dinner or even escape without leaving Paris. It is good to live in these settings. The 9 Confidentiel The latest jewel designed by Philippe Starck, the 9 Confidentiel brilliantly combines authenticity, modernity and poetry. It is behind a sublime Art Deco facade in the heart of the Marais that hides this new address that we can no longer live without. The decoration is freely inspired by the Roaring Twenties with surprising touches from elsewhere, like these African masks placed here and there. The Confidence bar lives up to its name and invites us to be discreet in an intimate setting. The perfect place for a romantic date, just like the tea room which offers gourmet pastries from Yann Couvreur. We also like the treatments offered in the room for the happy hotel guests by the Codage brand. We like: The warmth and intimacy that emanate from the entire hotel and its staff. On 9 …