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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 best tea rooms for a very chic tea time

At tea time, our English neighbors treat themselves to a gourmet break over tea and some sweet treats… We have selected our best Parisian addresses for you to enjoy a very chic tea time! And for those who couldn't make it, here is our top of the most delicious teas to cocoon peacefully at home. - Cédric Grolet Opéra (Opéra district) Since its opening, Cédric Grolet's Parisian bakery has never been empty! And for good reason, his pastries and other Instagrammable pastries are particularly attractive. Hidden upstairs, chef Cédric Grolet's tea room turns out to be an intimate chic space, able to accommodate around thirty people ... the perfect spot to indulge in a chic Parisian tea time! You can order from the hazelnut blossom menu, Paris Brest revisited by the chef and other fruit tarts. Attention, reservation required! Cédric Grolet Opéra, 35 Avenue de l'Opéra, 75002 Paris. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 17 p.m. Find out more about the Cédric Grolet Opéra pastry shop, here. - COVA (Neighborhood ...

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 …

Gastronomy: meeting with Chef Akrame Benallal

Akrame Benallal is a powerful chef who cultivates a positive attitude! In his restaurant on rue Tronchet, the chef welcomes us with ease and shares his inspirations, values ​​and projects with us… A positive, communicative attitude! – What does Paris represent in your career as a chef? For me, Paris is a simply magical, inspiring and urban city, an open-air museum. It is a city that is strong in terms of positive energy. She teaches you to push yourself upwards and to fight for excellence, both in luxury and in gastronomy, which is my domain. – What are your sources of inspiration? My sources of inspiration are everywhere! You just have to have your eyes wide open on the world, on art as much as on the weather, the climate and happiness. It's all part of my sources of inspiration. You have to stay awake all the time and at all times. – What values ​​do you associate with your job?

10 starred restaurants in Paris to try at least once in your life

Listed for several years as part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, French cuisine can be proud of its extraordinary richness, its service and its distinguished traditions of the art of living... A brief overview of the best starred restaurants in the capital, the ones you absolutely must try, at least once in your life! – Pavyllon * The pitch: The latest of chef Yannick Alléno's restaurants, Pavyllon opened its doors at the Pavillon Ledoyen just a year ago, in October 2019. Only a few months later, the gastronomic counter already won its first star at the Michelin Guide ! The menu: Morisseau mussels, langoustines grilled over a wood fire and ginger butter, candied trout, crunchy tuiles with coarse milk and butter mounted with dill... Here we are treated to a cuisine that subtly mixes French influence and other culinary traditions . 8 avenue Dutuit, 75008 Paris. I RESERVE Find out more about Pavyllon, here. – Le Clarence ** The pitch: Enthroned in the heart of the Golden Triangle, Le Clarence is nestled in …

The editor's favourite: Le Clarence, favorite table of the happy few

Enthroned in the heart of the Golden Triangle, Le Clarence is nestled in a superb XNUMXth century mansion. Zoom on this discreet but no less incredible restaurant, with two stars in the Michelin guide. – A sumptuous setting Not far from the Champs-Élysées, the Clarence's entrance is discreet. No ostentatious signs appear… The very definition of true luxury! But once our belongings have been left in the cloakroom, we climb the steps of the grand staircase and discover a refined, chic universe. Woodwork, moldings, tapestries, chandeliers of yesteryear, period paintings, and other bookcases blend to perfection, in a sumptuous decor... If the three living rooms are magnificently decorated to recall the Age of Enlightenment, on sunny days, they are will prefer La Terrasse du Clarence in the cobbled courtyard of the restaurant. Here, the small fountain in the middle of this bucolic setting plunges us into a romantic and intimate atmosphere… – Tasty and contemporary cuisine Once seated, the dishes from our weekly menu – a new tasty and more accessible formula – arrive. …

La Coquillade Village, a luxurious haven of peace in the heart of Provence

Perched on a hill in the Luberon, this Relais & Châteaux establishment is a haven of peace with the appearance of a small village, combining Provençal charm with top-of-the-range hotel services… Immersion. After major works, La Coquillade Village was born in 2008, under the impetus of Carmen & Werner Wunderli, a Swiss couple in love with the south of France. As soon as you arrive, you are immediately seduced by the majestic driveway, lined with trees and lavender, leading to the estate. Built around an 2012th century hamlet – founded by Cistercian monks from the Abbaye de Sénanque, according to legend – Coquillade Village, which received the European Ecolabel in 63, has 42 magnificent rooms including XNUMX sumptuous suites, imprinted with softness and elegance. Stone walls, woodwork and ocher colours… Sober and uncluttered, the decoration in cream tones highlights exclusively noble materials. The fittings are signed by the biggest names: Starck for the toilets, local craftsmen for the woodwork and natural stone, not to mention the fabrics selected from famous manufacturers such as …