Paris is well known for its beautiful architecture. In fact, the city promotes beauty, art and everything that is a true feast for the eyes. We’ve said already that’s why visiting Paris means an especially attractive, pleasing, and remarkable sight and visual experience! We can also say that Jean Bocabeille […]
Since 2008 the Palace of Versailles has put on a number of exhibitions dedicated to French or foreign artists, each one creating a special dialogue between their works and the Palace and Gardens of Versailles. This year, Olafur Eliasson was invited to strike installations in the french monument. Running from […]
You’re still wondering about where to stay in Paris during your next trip? Here’s a suggestion: Hotel André Latin takes advantage of its privileged location in the famous “Latin Quarter” in Paris. A beautiful stone building dating from the 19th century hides 68 contemporary rooms. This is an incredible Hotel […]
Travellers, when visiting the french capital, have a tough time selecting all the places to visit. Lucky for us, the city has plenty of things to do – you almost don’t need a Paris guide. One of the best things to see in Paris is to let go of the […]
After winning the second edition of the Prix Versailles for Commercial Architecture, Alexander McQueen’s new Paris boutique has become the newest design icon for the city. We already knew that Paris is best known for the croissants, the Eiffel Tower and its beautiful architecture. And this boutique has proven just […]
Paris lovers, all of you out there trying to plan your next trip to the City of Light, this article is for you. Because choosing where to stay in Paris is never easy, here’s a great suggestion you can analyze and consider: Hotel Providence. The hotel interiors, the location, and […]
Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty, the duo behind the french firm Studio KO, have offices in Paris, Marrakech and London and projects all over the globe. This time around, the french architects design Yves Saint Laurent museum in Morocco. It’s true: Studio KO brings their instinct for balance and sophistication to […]
This is the latest collaboration between Adrian Gloaguen – the man behind Paris’ charming Hotel Paradis – and decorator Dorothée Meilichzon. Quirky, all angles and corners, the Panache Hotel has already the cards to become the new trendy hideout. So, in case you’re finding it hard defining where to stay […]
Under a tight budget, an orphanage for teenagers was designed by Damien Brambilla. And it has actually become one of the most amazing things to see in Paris. Brambilla found in this group home that the bureaucracy was heavy, the room to design was something radical, more or less, non-existent. […]
Summer is around the corner and it’s the best time to plan and enjoy a design weekend. What do you think about a relaxed couple of days in Nantes, surrounded by the best festive design? From the 4th of June until the 4th of November 2016, the festival ‘La Cîté […]
The beautiful and romantic french capital is a great place to visit any time of the year. But if you are a laid-back person, you’ll especially appreciate it during summer. The nice weather invites you to walk down the streets, see the amazing green gardens and pass by all the […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BDCK category=3 Keywords=”BL-houseofblparis”][/BDCK] Jean Louis Deniot first opened his interior design firm in 2000 and has since then worked on several exclusive projects, from outstanding penthouses in New York City to various Parisian apartments, not to mention, the designer also has his own furniture collection. In today’s article, we […]