BOUTIQUES OF MONTORGUEIL
The area around Sentier, Etienne Marcel and leading all the way up to Les Halles is, in my opinion, one of the best shopping districts in Paris. Here one can find a wide selection of stores offering trendy street fashion for men women and even kids. There are also several famous ‘fripperies’...
FRENCHIE
Who can open a small restaurant on a nearly forgotten street with a few simple menu items, charge below average prices and make every single customer walk out of the door satisfied? Gregory Marchand can. After a long time abroad, working with the likes of Jamie Oliver, he came back to Paris and set...
MI CAYITO
When you are tired of the traditional French food and want a little more zest and spice, try the Pescado a la plancha, Calamares en su Tinta or Gratinada de Viera served in this small romantic Cuban restaurant. Its relaxed yet chic decor, extremely professional and efficient service all add up to...
LA SULTANE DE SABA SPA
Step into a “One Thousand and One Nights” tale. Based on the ancient beauty rituals of Oriental women, the spa offers relaxation and beauty treatments in a beautifully decorated mystical setting. Here one can experience a gold powder and amber musk massage (60 euros), an eye contouring...
EXPERIMENTAL COCKTAIL CLUB
Presentation They understand the true meaning of cocktail. France is known for its wines but when it comes to cocktails…yes, in a fine martini glass iced before use… yes, with proper ingredients properly shaken…yes, not watered down by one lone ice cube floating desperately to...
BIBLIOTHEQUE NATIONALE DE FRANCE-SITE RICHELIEU
This is the original of now six sites of the French National Library, heir of the royal library of France, itself dating back to 1368. Site Richelieu is dedicated to coins, stamps, maps, manuscripts, music, objects and prints, holding the rarest objects including first examples of human writing. Apart...
SOCIAL CLUB
Ed Banger Bunch. What used to be Tryptique is now Social Club and is the venue for the best electro parties in Paris. The crowd is young and beautiful, face control is light but the wait can be excruciating so better get tickets in advance, not that that will help much. The fumoir is THE place to socialize. Address:...
LE COEUR FOU
First off it must be mentioned that the general area of this bar is a great place to barhop amongst the cool beautiful Paris crowd. The drink of choice here is a mojito or caipirina. There is a terrace for smokers, the overall ambience is greasy chic. 33 01 42 33 91 33 55, rue Montmartre, 75002 M:...
GALLOPIN
Opened in 1876 by Gustave Gallopin, it became the first Anglo-American bar in Paris. Four generations of ownership later, today the brasserie is an impeccable and classy establishment in terms of decor, classic french cuisine, service and reserved clientele. Smart dress and reservations are recommended. Practical...
LEGRAND FILLES ET FILS
Located inside the gorgeous Passage Viviene, it is one of the oldest and most reputable wine “caves” of Paris. The boutique includes a wine bar, epicerie and cellars. Here you can also sign up for wine tastings and lessons in oenology. 33 142 60 07 12 1, rue de la Banque, 75002 M: Bourse www.caves-legrand.com Read More →