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Summer is coming and with the good weather, comes an amazing excuse to plan a trip to the french capital, perhaps with your better-half, for a romantic weekend. In that case, when wondering where to stay in Paris, you may want to consider La Maison Favart, one of the best […]
If you work in Paris, you don’t necessarily need to live in the heart of the french capital. Good connections to outer suburbs make living outside of Paris a feasible option, particularly for those who are seeking more space or dream of a country house. See also: HUANG YONG PING: ‘EMPIRES’ […]
Until June 18th 2016 at the Grand Palais, Paris, there will be a 250-meter skeletal serpent. Why – you ask? Well, franco-chinese artist Huang Yong Ping has formed an immense immersive installation for Monumenta — now in its 7th edition. So, if you’re looking for Paris events to attend to, […]
Paris is best known for the croissants, the Eiffel Tower and its beautiful architecture. But that’s not all that defines the city. There are many design icons that we all automatically link to the french capital, but they don’t always come to our minds. Think about the metro station entrances […]
A 300 sqm space makes the restaurant Koï, in Aix-en-Provence, the south of France. Up to this point, no big thing. But, what’s amazing about this particular restaurant is, of course, the interiors. Right when we enter the door, we can see the true identity of this Japanese restaurant. Architect […]
France is, as we all know, famous (not only, but also) for its fashion, architecture and design. In fact, the french preserve a lot the arts and the cultural side of life. Beauty is not just a value, it’s to be applied and enjoyed. As so, nothing is left to […]
What do you think of the idea of admiring fine art while taking a train to work? Seems unlikely, right? Well, someone conceived that thought and these days, traveling by train in France is a real cultural experience. This is because France’s national state-owned rail service – SNCF – has […]
The sixth of Renaissance Hotels has opened its doors in the neighbourhood of La Republique, Paris, and french designer Didier Gomez is the name behind the interiors. Known in the industry for his creations for Yves Saint Laurent and De Beers, among others – Gomez’s interiors give a contemporary feel, […]
French design duo M/M (Paris) presented their latest project in Milan during Salone del Mobile. The duo introduces a new functionality to their playful iconography and has created and crafted over 50 alphabets, from literal A-Z series to more visual and ambiguous sets of symbols. In fact, french designers Mathias […]
If you want to add a little Paris magic to your home decor but still don’t know why, maybe you just need a bit of inspiration. In that case, this article is for you. Here you will travel inside interior designer Christopher Noto’s Paris apartment and see how he gives […]
Imagine you had a good friend in Paris offering you a place to stay during your next trip to the city. Can you picture how their house would be like? Does a Paris apartment come to your mind? Or a Parisian chic land house with a garden and flowers? Well, […]
Famed for making everyday household items serious style statements, the french designer Philippe Starck just launched a brand new collection. Lou collection expresses playful anthropomorphic qualities and consists of a seating collection with armchairs and sofas. Now that he has unveiled the models, it’s time to meet the specifics behind […]
May is one of the best months to be in Paris. Concerts, opera, exhibitions, trade fairs. May brings with it the full arrival of spring and gives the city gardens many beautiful shades of green. One can either spend time soaking up the sunshine, sightseeing the city, or enjoy plenty […]
Department stores in France are held in high regard, mainly because the architecture of many of them is incredible, and window displays show off the latest fashion trends. Several are also known for their amazing views of the city from the upper levels. One thing you need to keep in […]
You have already the plane tickets but still don’t know where to stay in Paris? Maybe you’d like to consider Le Meurice since it embodies the perfect French palace hotel. It has also been ranked among the most elegant hotels in the world, combining exceptional 18th-century opulence with contemporary chic, […]
When you think of Paris, you probably start imagining in your head some of the ex libris for which the city is so famous: croissants, the Eiffel Tower, the metro station entrances… and possibly the balconies! So typical, wrought iron detailing, right? This is another design icon in Paris. And […]
Even in this digital age, sometimes there’s nothing better than cozying up to a design magazine. France has more magazines per capita than almost anywhere else in the world. It’s a paradise for every design lover! If you want to know every detail about the latest trends in design, modern furniture, […]
Restaurants in Paris are one too many! But few stand out like Le Kong, that’s for sure. Designed by Philippe Starck and located in the 1st Arrondissement, Le Kong does not limit itself to the little bit extra and even goes over the top. It’s a cozy, modern and Japanese-inspired […]
Planning a trip to Paris may be the dream come true of many people, but although exciting, it’s not an easy task. Why? Because there are so many beautiful places to go and things to see in Paris that narrowing them down to those we can actualy visit, it’s not […]
Paris cafés are the meeting place, the neighborhood hub, the conversation matrix, the rendez-vous spot, the networking source, a place to relax or to refuel – the social and political pulse of the city. The glamorous Paris, the birthplace of café culture, is home for many coffee bars that design […]
‘I love Paris in the springtime,’ sang Ella Fitzgerald. In fact, Paris is beautiful to explore any season. But spring is the time to soak up that special ‘April in Paris’ charm that also Sinatra sung about so well. The city that inspired thousands of books and movies may be […]
Are you looking for a place to stay in the City of Lights for your next trip? When the question is where to stay in Paris, we have many answers. The Hôtel Royal Opéra is one of them. The Hôtel Royal Opéra is a quality 3 star hotel superbly located […]
Each fashion season brings its fair share of dramatic moments on the catwalk. And although Paris Fashion Week is long gone, now is as good a time as any to reflect on the fashion past. We went back to our memory banks to come up with the list before you, […]
In 2011, the SFL group, owner of the building complex entrusted Philippe Chiambaretta with the design and development of an ambitious restructuring project for office space. Consisting of three buildings, the Richelieu cluster has undergone a major redevelopment to create a high-end business center around flexible and modern platforms equipped […]
The interiors Timothy Corrigan designs have been described as “comfortable elegance”, making him one of the best decorators in the world. And that is so much true that nowadays many of his clients are not only located around his geographic center. For instance, he’s responsible for designing the interiors for Qatar’s […]
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