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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 …

Bouillon Racine, the confidential broth of the Chartier brothers

Located between the Latin Quarter and Odéon since 1906, the famous Bouillon Racine by the Chartier brothers presents a superb Art Nouveau style. Immersion in this place classified as a Historic Monument… Bouillon Pigalle, Chartier or even Julien, it must be said, for a few years the broth (ancestor of Parisian breweries) has been on the rise! But in the capital, the one that stands out is none other than Bouillon Racine. Perpetuating the unique atmosphere of Paris in the 1900s, one is first of all seduced by its magnificent decor made of fretted woodwork, bevelled mirrors, opalines, marble mosaics and other glass pastes. As for the stoves, it is Alexandre Belthoise who is at the helm of the famous Parisian institution. For 15 years, it has been offering flavors that play subtly between contemporary French cuisine and traditional dishes. Made from fresh products and renewed with the seasons, they are 100% homemade since the only ones that are not made in the kitchens of the house are those of carefully chosen partners: the Parisian Escargot and the artisan...

The most beautiful summer terrace is hidden in La Villette

Like every summer, the curious Parisian is looking for THE terrace where they can spend the hot summer hours while enjoying themselves. Here is one that plays in the big leagues: at Boeuf Couronné, near La Villette, you can enjoy gourmet and tasty cuisine in an atmosphere of exotic charm. Discovery of the most sought-after restaurant in the capital. The Le Boeuf Couronné district (which is also a hotel) has settled in La Villette, one of the most fashionable districts of Paris. Before going to feast on the stylish terrace of Le Boeuf, you can have an exhibition in the park (de la Villette), swim in the pools (de la Villette), see a film at the MK2 (de la Villette): in short, Le Boeuf Couronné is in the ultimate district of Paris: one more reason to run there! The atmosphere Upon entering the restaurant, you are transported to a turn-of-the-century atmosphere, carried away by the elegant charm of the 30s. We owe this distinguished decor to the architect Fabrice Ausset, known for his …

A weekend, a district: discovering Montparnasse

If, to change the refrains of our weekends, we set off throughout the calendar to attack the various districts that make up the identity of the French capital? First urban tribulation: the Montparnasse district. ♣ A bit of history It was in the XNUMXth century that the mound got such a name, when a group of students decided to declaim verses there, without seeming to. As a result, the mound takes the name of the mountain of the Greek god Apollo and his nine muses: Mount Parnassus. From the XNUMXth century, the district made fun of the Montmartre center and became a stronghold of artists who found inexpensive workshops there to work in… Hey! Yes, times are changing. → The emblematic address Who says Montparnasse says Belle Époque, who says Belle Époque says opulent brasseries with gingham tablecloths and traditional plates… The district is full of them, but there is one more beautiful (to our taste) than the others, and certainly plus Select: La Closerie des Lilas. The wooded and dreamlike decor…

How about renting a luxury villa for the next vacation?

If there is one prospect that everyone likes to cherish and prepare with care, it is the holidays. My Private Villas offers its guests the opportunity to rent the most beautiful villas around the world, along with their premium services. ◊ The pitch Close your eyes. Imagine a breathtaking landscape. Africa, Asia, Europe … ocean, mountain, countryside: as you wish. You contemplate the horizon from your comfortable designer sofa, which, installed on the vast suspended terrace, has its back to the several floors of your villa with polished architecture, refined furniture and irreproachable taste. A voice hails you: dinner is served. By staff. The cuisine is delicious. Normal, it is the work of a recognized leader. Another drop of wine, perhaps? ◊ The way to implement it This is what My Private Villas offers. So 1) the dream exists 2) it is just a click away 3) there are villas available for parties… In general, we can…

Lutetia: the beauty spot that makes a man

Gone are the days of Marilyns and Marlons, long gone are the days of rigid societal codes where men came from Mars and women from Venus. The alpha male of today is not the one of yesterday: he takes care of his line, his skin and his fine lines. Accompanying an identity in full (r)evolution, Lutétia offers the male sex a series of specialized treatments that have not finished talking about them... DNA of a House of aesthetic medicine where the man is in his place . // A new conception of virility Lutetia's great asset is its deep understanding of the challenges of virility 2.0. It's about meeting the expectations of a modern man who knows what he wants without compromising on the masculine. By offering discreet aesthetic solutions with immediately visible results, Lutétia vigorously targets the heart of the problem. // Where the hair is a force Against hair loss and the gradual clearing of the temporal gulfs, Maison Lutétia offers a set of targeted treatments, which …

ElssCollection: how to break the dressing routine?

ElssCollection 5 rue Beaujon 75008 Paris Facing the closet, there are two kinds of women: those who never know what to wear when they are overflowing with clothes, and those who never know what to wear when they only have a few outfits (often similar)… A fatality, you say? Nay! Faced with the existential dilemma of the closet stands a modern, practical and tailor-made solution: ElssCollection. Quezako? We explain to you. ◊ The principle It is to rent your dressing room. Occasionally, or permanently by subscribing. As a result, there is no longer any need to roam the stores (or your closet) in search of the rare pearl: stylists with irreproachable taste take care of bringing the most beautiful brands of clothing into the ElssCollection dressing room for you, which will highlight women, their particular beauties and their unique styles. ◊ For which occasions Depending on your needs, you can choose a dressing room. Party dresses, cocktail outfits, evenings, weddings, work outfits, weekends… in short, there are…