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Café Joséphine: a tribute to the legendary charm of Joséphine Baker

In the Louvre district, there is a little culinary gem that honors the memory of one of the greatest icons of the XNUMXth century: Joséphine Baker. Café Josephine is an exquisite restaurant dedicated to the legacy of the legendary singer, dancer and actress, whose charm and grace captivated the world. As soon as you walk through the door of Café Joséphine, you are transported to a world of sophistication and elegance. The walls are adorned with original portraits of Josephine, where she appears in all her glory, dressed in her famous dresses of bananas and feathers. Café Joséphine's menu is just as refined as its decor. The dishes are prepared with fresh and quality ingredients, in accordance with the French culinary tradition. Starters are a delight for the taste buds, with choices such as duck foie gras half-cooked with mild spices or roasted Burgundy snails. The main courses are just as tasty, with options like the steak of …

10 good reasons to book your evening at the Moulin Rouge!

Do you want to spend an exceptional evening that will leave you with unforgettable memories? Few places in Paris provide an impression as magical as that left by the mythical Moulin Rouge. Paris Select gives you 10 more reasons to give in to temptation! 1. Mythical place among all and symbol of a festive Paris that the world envies us, the Moulin Rouge has been installed at the foot of the Montmartre hill since 1889… Suffice to say that this cabaret with a sulphurous reputation is one of the capital's must-sees! 2. You will walk in the footsteps of the greatest artists in all of Paris, from the emblematic Toulouse-Lautrec whose posters and paintings ensured the notoriety of the Moulin Rouge to Maurice Chevalier, via Edith Piaf, Joséphine Baker or again Charles Trenet. 3. You will be amazed by the four paintings of the magazine Féerie. Our favourites: “The Moulin Rouge, Today and Yesterday” for a great introduction; "Au Cirque" with its troupe of clowns, acrobats, jugglers, its funny ...

The Molitor swimming pool in Paris

6 Parisian swimming pools to enjoy this summer

This scorching weather could not be more ideal for a well-deserved swimming pool break… For vacationers and other Parisians on vacation, we have prepared the top of the most beautiful Parisian outdoor swimming pools for you. - The Joséphine Baker swimming pool Moored on the Quai François Mauriac, in the heart of the 13th arrondissement, this modern and atypical 25-meter swimming pool offers the possibility of swimming while admiring the Seine and the few boats that graze the place thanks to the large bays windows that surround it. We like: the glass ceiling of the Joséphine Baker swimming pool which opens as soon as the first rays of sunshine… The swimming pool also has a giant solarium on its roof, with deckchairs for a speedy tan. Joséphine Baker swimming pool, Quai François Mauriac, 75013 Paris - The Emile Anthoine swimming pool Located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, the Emile Anthoine swimming pool, just a stone's throw from the Champ de Mars, is made up of a sports pool and a smaller pool. Its strong point? Obviously the breathtaking view of the Iron Lady. On all ...