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The top Parisian places to trust to survive the heat wave 

Surrounded by asphalt and located 2 hours from the nearest beaches, Paris is certainly one of the cities where it is the most difficult to bear so much heat... Here is our list of the best spots to trust to best experience the heat wave of these next few days and treat yourself to a bit of fresh air! – Polpo Plage in Levallois-Perret Just 5 minutes from Porte Maillot, the Polpo brasserie has designed an artificial beach in the heart of the city: Polpo Plage. This trendy spot has teamed up with Chef Yoni Saada to offer delicious Polpo's Specials: labné with Gin Tonic, hummus with avocado, fresh raspberries and sumac, Boutargue artichoke cream, Harissa Green shrimp skewers.… all to share! Sand, deckchairs, and sunny banks of the Seine against a background of music, everything is there to believe you are on vacation and cut yourself off from Parisian stress. Polpo Plage, 47 Quai Charles Pasqua, 92300 Levallois-Perret. – The Parisian Beach at the Chalet du Lac Like last year, the Parisian Beach returns to the Chalet du Lac until the end of September with its 220 tons of …

The best Parisian spots to sip a cocktail incognito

Despite the endless offer offered by Paris, it is not always easy to find a good spot for a drink after work... To guide you, the editorial staff of Paris Select has selected 7 nestled in the most beautiful hotels in the capital. Combining a stylish setting with a warm and intimate atmosphere, they are perfect for sipping a cocktail in peace. – Bar 1807 at the Hôtel Napoléon Trônant Literally one minute from the Place de l'Etoile and the Champs-Élysées, the Hôtel Napoléon has a major asset: its magnificent bar. Chic and resolutely contemporary, Bar 1807 is not reserved for hotel guests. This is why Parisians (from the neighborhood… but also the others!) don't hesitate to sit on its pretty terrace in sunny weather. Behind its bamboo hedge, under the plane trees, it is intimate and welcoming. It's good to stop there to meet up, chat, but also to watch the frantic Parisian life pass before your eyes... For even more intimacy, head inside the bar...

LOUP, the trendy canteen where all the top Parisians meet

LOUP is the trendy canteen where you can find all the Parisian gratin just a few steps from the Louvre. The brasserie welcomes you in an atypical decor, slightly offbeat. As soon as you enter, the tone is set at LOUP with the pretty rotisserie that immediately catches the eye of the curious. On the walls of the two rooms, we discover a decoration that gives pride of place to animals. Light fixtures in designer spheres, mixed with a few touches of vegetation scattered here and there. The wooden benches give a very friendly look to the setting and contrast with the leather chairs. This is the canteen of happiness! On the plates, LOUP offers homemade dishes from fresh products, sourced directly from the best producers. À la carte: vegetable lasagna, risotto, duck breast with raspberries, shoulder of lamb confit… As well as a fine selection of meats and fish that will delight the hungry. The rotisserie section will delight gourmets and chef Eric Teyant has thought of everyone. In effect, …

RAIDD Bar, the gay friendly spot for partying in Paris

Ideally located in the heart of the Marais, the RAIDD Bar is THE neighborhood reference for the LGBTQ+ community, 'the place to be' for partying in Paris! Since its opening in 2001, this gay-friendly bar in the heart of the Marais has never been empty! And for good reason, with their brilliant theme nights (gogo in the shower, jungle, burlesque, etc.) every night of the week and their superb waiters, you're sure to have an unforgettable time there. And for Gay Pride, the RAIDD Bar program promises to live up to expectations. Talented DJ's will answer the call to play intoxicating sounds and set the mood all night long. Those who want to have fun will have plenty to do! They will be able to dance and let themselves go on R'n'B, pop, electro or hip-hop, there will be something for everyone. Little teaser: many other surprises will be reserved for this special day such as a crazy show with super sexy bare-chested dancers, confetti cannons, balloons galore and...

Beauty, food, outings: the secrets of the dancers of the Moulin Rouge

Photo credits: S.Wells Little mice behind the fabulous scenes of the most famous cabaret in the capital, we shared a moment of complicity with Isabelle and Claudine, two sister dancers at the Moulin Rouge. Life paths and best addresses in Paris, they told us everything… before going to dance in front of our amazed eyes. A journey, a love: dance Photographic credits: Sandie Bertrand Isabelle and Claudine's mother was... a ballet teacher! This probably explains why his two beautiful daughters were born with their feet on stage and their heads in tutus, in Dublin, Ireland. Both were subject to real discipline from childhood, and understood in adolescence that dance, for them, was serious business. After dedicated studies between Barcelona, ​​Brussels, and London, Isabelle, the 25-year-old big sister, started at the Moulin Rouge… closely followed by Claudine, her 20-year-old junior. The entrance exam to the most famous cabaret in the world is no small feat: …

Art and taste: the most beautiful restaurants in historical monuments

Eating in the very heart of a monument: here is an original idea to take full advantage of the most visited places in the capital in a different way! Mini Palais A stone's throw from the Champs Élyséeschamps, not far from the Grand Palais, the Mini Palais stands majestically on avenue Winston Churchill... In its vast imperial-style room, this restaurant offers French haute cuisine, celebrated as a way of life . The menu has also been designed around the excellence of the products on offer. We also like to treat ourselves to a gourmet tea or a creation from the cocktail bar. 3, avenue Winston Churchill 75008 – 01 42 56 42 42 Valois 1868 As its name suggests, Valois 1868 is one of the oldest brasseries in Paris. An institution decorated with wood paneling and equipped with a mosaic floor, in which one comes to savor traditional cuisine: platters of seafood, meat and poultry, fish, gourmet desserts... We particularly appreciate the typically Parisian atmosphere and the terrace located in front of the park…

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…