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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 …

How about taking advantage of August to redo your decor?

Stuck in Paris for August? Have you been to Paris Plage, Paris l'Eté, stylish rooftops and other trendy terraces? He always remains his little home, his precious nest ... why not take advantage of this month when the city is calm to rethink its decor? What addresses should I spot? SARAH LAVOINE Sarah Lavoine created her interior design agency in 2002. Very quickly, she became a benchmark for Parisian taste and contemporary aesthetics, which can be recognized by the elegantly appointed space on rue du Bac : a French art of living is emerging and taking shape. Here, objects and accessories will polish a refined lifestyle 28, Rue du Bac 75007 Paris - Tel. : 01 42 86 00 35 FLAMANT Flamant intends to find for you all the elements that will make your space a soft, warm and reassuring refuge. By wanting to constitute itself as the quintessence of the House, Flamant has found a pure line, with designs as varied as modern or vintage ... without having ...

Urban trend: Hedgren, chic in DNA

Parisians and Parisians have a taste for accessories in common. When you touch the bag, this taste borders on obsession ... Eager to find THE brand that combines style with practicality, we discovered Hedgren. ◊ Urban cool, casually chic, the Hedgren style is instantly recognizable For her, the bag is the banner of active, uninhibited and resolutely contemporary femininity. The (primary) colors are fresh. They call for an energy to which the elegant cuts and straps correspond. For him, the bag is practical, sporty and dandy at the same time. Whether for work, leisure or travel, models with clean lines and efficient storage are available. The quality materials are resistant and refined for a finish that seduces the eye. The Hedgren bag is graphic, modern, anchored in a present where time is running out but beauty does not happen. ♥ Our favorite For her, we fall for this light handbag in fresh and spring colors. Perfect for a look of ...

The new meeting place for predators: The Butchers of Paname

Nestled in the district of Odéon and its very particular climate which oscillates between student effervescence and literary animation, The Butchers of Paname is the new address dedicated to meat lovers who are likely to be talked about... Rare discovery. ◊ The Bovine plate, of course! No wonder when you know that the friends behind the project met at Rungis, around a common passion. At the table, mature beef (and of high quality) are the stars of a plate that nevertheless cultivates a modern and fresh balance. Arranged with elegance, it perfectly respects the taste and the cooking of exceptional cuts. Gourmet crush on the highly recommended side of the desserts: lemon lovers will be happy to discover a destructured tart decorated with its coulis … with basilica. As surprising as it is delicious. → The decor Simple and unfussy, but with that something elegantly detached that makes the charm of Germanopratine addresses. The rusticity that one might fear in a predator den is replaced by a …

The tables to book for a successful February 14

On Valentine's Day, there are those who adhere to a lot of flowers and sweet words, and those who mock discreetly, mocking air and anti-capitalist discourse on the edge of their lips ... all the same, for or against, c is the perfect opportunity to reserve a table that is out of the ordinary. Our winning trio, out of convention (but romantic anyway). → Sumptuous version: Le Joséfin For Valentine's Day, this restaurant with exceptional decor (stunning ceiling height + ultra design decoration = timeless) offers a tasting menu ranging from appetizers to sweets, in the largest respect for the French gastronomic tradition. High-quality cuisine, non-ostentatious luxury, perfect service: this is the promise (keeping) of an evening at Joséfin. Practical information: 20 Rue la Fayette · 01 55 33 22 15 → Venetian version: Le Lumen This restaurant nestled between the Louvre and the Palais Royal has created an exotic and delicate atmosphere: the bay windows are bathed in light ...

Mumi: the nugget that awakens the taste buds

Mumi is an intimate table nestled in the heart of arty Paris and trendy fauna. Discreet, this new address tells a culinary love story between French tradition and Asian gastronomy. This restaurant, where high standards reign supreme, has everything a grand – except the price. ◊ The Secret decor, cozy, minimalist. The taupe tones match the woodwork of the walls, a skilfully subdued light envelops everything in a mystery that the team unveils by generously recounting the dishes, the wines and their origins. Ideal for a business lunch or a romantic date. → The Aesthetic plate. The colors, by points, make each dish a painting where the flavors burst in the mouth. First, the taste buds are awakened by a delicious Japanese soup, then the farandole begins. The tastes are original without being eccentric, the plates generous without disgusting. Very special mention for the cod and its olive crumble, the cooking of which leaves you dreaming. The wine list deserves great interest. ♥ The verdict Surprise, taste, and frankly reasonable prices compared to …

Christmas 2017: the best bubbles to prepare for New Year's Eve

The period of bubbles and effervescence is pointing its nose: the most far-sighted are already planning the calendar, thinking of menus, gifts, and other crucial details... To help you in this journey strewn with pitfalls, here is a selection of bubbles that deserve their placeau pantheon of festivities. ◊ Those who prepare for Christmas The pleasure of the holidays is that they spread out: we see them coming (leaving too, by the way). Well before the fateful date, we begin to slip into our stuffy clothes: here is what to put our tastings in tune. For zythologists (n, m: beerophiles, hop lovers, brewing enthusiasts): Jenlain Christmas beer. Amber, with a subtle malty taste and aromas of orange, this beer from the Duyck brewery was specially created for the occasion. Her gold and white outfit matches her perfectly with the festive spirit of the season. For lovers of the terroir: Crémant d'Alsace RÉVÉRENCE IX, available in a magnum (as long as you can), from the Wolfberger house. Presented in an elegant box, it highlights the know-how of Alsace in terms of good living. Her …