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6 activities in Paris under the sign of Asia

Want a change of scenery without having to leave Paris? Discover the best Parisian addresses that will take you on a trip to Asia for a day. From art to gastronomy through practical workshops, enjoy a busy day under the sign of Asia. An exhibition at the Guimet Museum The Guimet Museum, or National Museum of Asian Arts, is an ideal idea for an outing to learn more about the art and customs of Asian civilizations. Painting, sculpture, textiles and even jewelry: you will discover one of the most impressive collections of Asian art in the world. You can stroll, room after room, in the different regions of Asia and discover the treasures contained in this museum. Then go to the Hotel d'Heidelbach to contemplate the Japanese garden. Guimet Museum – 6 Pl. d'Iéna, 75116 Paris Book my skip-the-line! – Take part in an introductory course in tai-chi Come and discover the Chinese martial art of tai-chi during an initiation course. This practice, full of benefits for the body and the mind, can be akin to …

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The best Asian restaurants in Paris

In the capital, it is full of restaurants with flavors from around the world. When you are in Paris, you can eat Mexican, Italian or Lebanese just as well. But if you look around you, it is mainly Asian restaurants that have invaded the streets of Paris. So how to find your way between the best Japanese or Chinese? Paris Select gives you the best addresses where to taste delicious sushi, chirashi or even spring rolls. Vesper Guillaume Benard's Fitz Group is continuing its expansion on the Left Bank with its latest address, Vesper. After Abstinence and Fitzgerald, Vesper in turn impresses us with his qualities. Before telling you about the culinary talent of chef Lucas Felzine, which really seduced us, it is important to highlight the remarkable decoration of the place. Designed by the Spanish architect Lazaro Rosa Violan, Vesper represents his first achievement in France. The restaurant is divided into two distinct parts. The first is bright and golden, with a large central bar and an open kitchen equipped …

Chez Thaï: A delicate taste journey to the heart of South East Asia

Opened in 1981, this family address for two generations located in the west of Paris, quickly became essential. Chez Thaï, a discreet and playful culinary adventure, has forged a solid reputation with a neighborhood clientele. It is also very popular for business lunches.Stéphane Su, boasts a fine career in the luxury sector and several years spent in Shanghai, trained in cooking at the prestigious Ferrandi school. Following this, he took over the reins of his parents' restaurant, where he spent his afternoons on his way home from school. He gathered there today, a team of fourteen people, all from Thailand, from the chef to the diver. – – Authentic, colorful and tasty cuisine Chez Thaï offers as many fragrant, colorful and often authentic cuisines, which make our senses and taste buds travel. More oriented towards a Thai gastronomic heritage, the recipes mix various influences from Southeast Asia, such as those from Vietnam, Hong Kong or certain regions of China. They weave a real bridge between its different cultures and …

3 restaurants tested and approved by the editorial staff

Capital of gastronomy, Paris sees new restaurants springing up all the time… Difficult to find your way around in this myriad of addresses. Fortunately, the editorial staff of Paris Select has selected 3 restaurants for you, tested and approved. True safe bets. – Maison Noura Since its opening in 1992, Maison Noura has undergone many transformations. Completely revamped by Pierre Yves Rochon in 2018, the group's historic address unveiled a new cozy setting in pistachio and pastel pink tones: open kitchens, dimmed lights in the dining room... The establishment has also taken a more festive direction, the promise of memorable evenings. And the surprise continues on the plate. We enjoy gourmet Lebanese cuisine, homemade. On the menu: a myriad of traditional mezes, tabbouleh with fresh parsley, hummus, falafel, meat kebbe or even an exceptional aubergine caviar. Then comes the hot dishes, lamb ravioli and labneh sauce, sojoks flambéed before the eyes of the customers, cauliflower braised with paprika, “black tiger” prawns flambéed with arak, octopus grilled with lachermoula… All amateurs spicy food...

5 restaurants for a nice dinner with friends

Capital of gastronomy, Paris sees new restaurants springing up all the time… Difficult to find your way around in this myriad of addresses. Fortunately, the editorial staff of Paris Select has selected 5 restaurants for you for a dinner with friends. – Mamamia Inaugurated last year, Mamamia aims to be the very first festive Italian restaurant in Paris. Instead of Jacopo, it brings together the same ingredients for success: delicious dishes (signed by chef Olivier Dupuy), festive atmosphere and beautiful clientele. On the plates, we discover a tasty and surprising cuisine. Our recommendations ? The beef carpaccio and the grilled octopus as starters, then the delicious truffle rigatoni and its truffled veal jus! The alternative ? Lobster ravioli or mushroom risotto, simple but super tasty. As a dessert, don't miss the Extravaganza to share, served directly at the table like a super stylish show. Atmosphere level, it rises crescendo, over the course of the meal... Shortly before the start of the second service, the DJ sets up on the decks, the lights dim and people get up to...

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…

7 good Italian restaurants to try in Paris

Tasty and sunny, Italian cuisine has always been one of the most appreciated by Parisians. So much so that the trattorias never cease to flourish in the capital… To savor a delicious pizza, historic pastas or creamy burratas, Paris Select reveals its 7 favorite addresses. - Tosca The Tosca restaurant is an embassy of Italian gastronomy in Paris, nestled within the Hôtel Splendide Royal in the heart of the very chic 8th arrondissement. The great Italian chef Raffaele de Mase looks to the future without ever forgetting his roots. In its plates, we find the tradition which is opposed harmoniously to the innovation. It demonstrates the subtleties of Italian gastronomy, combining know-how, modernity and contemporary accents of the finest flavors of Italy. His creations always reflect a search for new combinations of flavors with the use of Italian raw materials of great quality and especially seasonal. Pierre, Director and Head Sommelier will surprise you with his subtle wine list that he has selected according to his favorites and the best Italian winegrowers. This lover of gastronomy takes…