Opened since March 10 and located in the heart of the city’s Marais district, Supreme Paris store was kept a secret – as hoardings surrounded the retail unit – to conceal the fitting of the store’s interior, which contain artwork by the brand’s longtime affiliate Mark Gonzales. The big opening […]
Charles de Gaulle is the first French airport to have its own Michelin-starred restaurant. Opened last summer, the I Love Paris restaurant is helmed by three Michelin-starred chef Guy Martin. Designed by India Mahdavi, its interiors were inspired by the Palais Royal and the space also features a Champagne bar. So, […]
Paris-based interior designer Sarah Lavoine brings a fearless graphic edge to her work and debuts a line of carpets. Sarah recently added to her rapidly expanding product range with the launch of a hand-knotted, woolen carpet collection developed in collaboration with the French rug manufacturer Chevalier Édition. Like in the […]
A classic, sophisticated design with a hint of glamour is probably what you imagine when you picture a Parisian home. Located in the 5th arrondissement, this Paris house is not just any house: it is a beautiful mansion, amazingly designed and guess what? It is for sale! Wether you’re looking […]
Nearly 40 years after its inauguration, the church of the Diocese of Créteil was overdue for renovation and expansion. The Paris-based Architecture-Studio office was commissioned with the job. It took six years of construction, but the french firm Architecture-Studio has completed a $10 million expansion of Créteil Cathedral, located a […]
With so many options, deciding what to do in Paris can be a challenge. Many of us, when visiting the city, look for an insider’s guide to Paris, featuring the city’s best hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, attractions and things to do. Spending so much of his time there, Timothy Corrigan […]
Paris may be the city of love and light, but it’s also the city of design, where fashion, art and decor are worshiped so devoutly that they’re almost a religion of their own. Everyone knows Paris’ design scene is constantly evolving and inspiring with its mix of timeless antiques stores, […]
The French are synonymous with style — we all want to dress like them — and when it comes to home decor, they’ve mastered that classic and contemporary mix. So what’s the secret to decorating like a true French? How do they always get it so right? The city of […]
Paradis du Fruit is an amazing culinary, and sensory, experience. It is a comfortable and friendly concept punctuated by bursts of poetry and homages to childhood. A delicate alchemy that Paradis du Fruit could be performed only by Philippe Starck. It’s true that the restaurant features Philippe Starck’s architectural design, […]
Paris bars are perfect places to imbibe, since they have beautiful designs and have great offers. In fact, Paris’s drinking scene is one of the best and most diverse in the world, with speciality wine bars, craft beer bars and cocktail clubs constantly cropping up across the city. Bars in […]
Right after French food and the Eiffel Tower, we all think of fashion when we think of Paris. In fact, when it comes to fashion, we will always have Paris. This is a city where clothes are deemed just as much works of art as the Canalettos, Rodins and Gauguins […]
The Paris Métro or Métropolitain is a rapid transit system in the Paris Metropolitan Area. A symbol of the city and a design icon, it is noted for its uniform architecture, influenced by Art Nouveau. In fact, the Paris Métro is famous for its Art Nouveau station entrances, more than […]
Springtime returns to Paris in March, bringing a wealth of events in its wake. Exhibitions will feature prominently on the programme in Paris, with a number of openings. Also on the cards: sport, festivals and popular events. Here is a shortlist of the best Paris events happening in town. Find […]
Paris boasts some of the most famous art galleries and museums in the world and is the home of priceless iconic art works dating back thousands of years, to modern and contemporary artists. In fact, Paris has long been synonymous with arts and cultural flair. With such a wealth of […]
Paris is not only the capital of fashion but also the heart of modern interior design. In this pompous city, there are many famous interior designers that are able to create luxury designs that inspire and evoke unbelievable emotions and surprise everyone who is fond of interior projects. Each of […]
For centuries Paris has been the laboratory where innovative architects and artists have come to test their ideas. And even on the present day, this is still true. The most visited city in the world has magnificent buildings, all designed in the most beautiful ways and with the best materials. […]
The City of Lights has a wealth of superb shops that rival the calibre of those found in any other global capital. From luxurious flagships to independent boutiques, the best shops as chosen by Parisians give you the rewarding retail experiences. Lighting stores are no exception. For that reason, if […]
Used to work on restaurant projects, bars, hotels and boutiques’s conception, Michael Malapert has now completed ‘L’appartement Saint-Martin’ – a cafe and bar in the city’s trendy St. Denis district. With these interiors, the Paris-based interior designer shows that his approach is equated with the effervescence of a chief in […]
Conceived as the french capital’s first great concert hall, the Philharmonie de Paris opened last january. The building was designed by acclaimed architect Jean Nouvel. The £280 million building, located in the city’s Parc de La Villette, features a multi-tonal facade of interlocking bird-shaped tiles that extend across both wall […]
Nothing wakes you out of winter despair quite like Paris Couture Week. Haute couture showcases creative materials and here designers push the boundaries, making the runway looks impress, as weel as the runway themselves, the fanciful sets adding an immersive quality to the shows. For a fleeting moment, you can […]
More than a hotel, Castelbrac is a stunning place, facing the sea and sky. It’s also a great choice if you’re wondering where to stay in the town of Dinard, France. Being located on the Brittany coast, the 5 star hotel has amazing interiors, matching the great views outdoors. The […]
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris is a luxury hotel which offers a prestigious and practical location, just steps away from the Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe and Faubourg Saint Honoré luxury shopping district. But that’s not all. In June 2008 it was renovated under the direction of renowned French designer […]
You can find the finest restaurants in the French capital, from haute-cuisine temples to all-day cafés, eccentric wine bars, vintage bistros and the new “bistronomiques” serving affordable modern cuisine in a casual setting. In fact, there’s a sheer variety of places to eat in Paris. To help you instantly discover […]
In case you’re visiting Paris soon, before you go, you must know that this stunning city not only has more hotels than any other city in the world, it also has some of the most beautiful and most celebrated. And boutique hotels are a must in the City of Light! […]
Even in the old days, Paris was quite a city. We all remember someone saying “Paris hasn’t changed a bit.” And it’s true: no big war destruction, architectural conservatism or any catastrophy has made the city lose its shine. It is known as the City of Love, where couples flock to […]
Chanel’s couture presentations are famous for elaborate settings based on a conceptual theme of Karl Lagerfeld‘s choosing. And even when a bustling casino or blooming flowers, the most anticipated event of Couture Week in Paris, the Chanel show never disappoints. This time around, Karl Lagerfeld decided to celebrate nature at […]