Luxurious, bewitching, inspiring, spell-binding… Our selection of addresses is aimed at pleasure and ideas ! From absolute essentials to wonderful surprises, new experiences to enjoy and share.
In the vibrant Fairmont Monte-Carlo, the Lobby Lounge restaurant perfectly embodies the hotel's refined philosophy. The kitchen brigade excels in preparing classic French dishes and proposing retweaked Italian recipes. All with a stunning panoramic view of the sea. Each week, reserve your table for the Cha Cha Cha Sunday lunch, a "churrasqueira" (braised chicken in Portuguese style), from 12.30 to 3.30 p.m.
Famous for serving one of the best Italian "pestos", this Genoese institution founded in 1939 and renowned worldwide has opened an address in Monaco with Riccardo Giraudi at the helm. In the Principality, the menu pays tribute to mainstay dishes bearing his signature, further enriched by contemporary offerings by Chef Thierry Paludetto.
Recently inaugurated beneath the sunof Marseille, facing the sea and its islands, the Roy René restaurant prepares generous platters of shellfish and seafood including superb red spiny lobsters from the Caribbean, snow crabs and a wide selection of oysters from Cancale and the Mediterranean. The ideal seasonal address !
After Lille, Lyon and Bordeaux, the team of Le Splendido has created a restaurant brimming with colour in the first arrondissement of the Phocean City. With decor inspired by the world of retro circuses and the extravagant atmospheres of Transylvania, this off-the-wall trattoria then stages on its menu the loveliest pirouettes "made in Italia", joined by a few twists between land and the southern sea. Worth dsicovering !
An elegant destination nestling between the nature park of the Luberon and the Gorges du Verdon, La Villa Castellane offers 61 rooms and suites as well as a Nuxe spa in a noble, 19th-century residence, once the hunting lodge of the Marquis de Castellane. As for dining, the restaurant magnifies the flavours of traditional Mediterranean cuisine. The bonus ? The restaurant's wine cellar where unmissable French "grands crus" rub shoulders with an insider selection of local wines.
Duck pâté pie, cabbage stuffed with "foie gras", saddle of lamb rubbed with paprika… At the Molitor brasserie, Chef Grégory Gbiorczyk awards a place of honour to French gastronomy while tweaking it with a fine modern touch. Excellent, including desserts proposing treats such as a little gem of a tart with vanilla from Madagascar and a "forêt noire" you will be delighted to see back on a menu.
Head for the basement of the Public House, the most "UK" brasserie in Paris, to discover its new speakeasy. Velvety and cosy with fitted carpets, subtly clad walls, leather and tartan, Divine House borrows the codes of British elegance. On the programme, a list of divine cocktails signed by the Venning brothers, founders of the famous Three Sheets, a London bar ranked among the world's finest. So smart.
Make way for talent ! The first restaurant of Chef Youssef Marzouk (formerly of Le Ritz, Le Tout Paris at Le Cheval Blanc, Aldéhyde in Le Marais), proposes French cuisine enhanced by the panache of his travels and his Tunisian roots. Precise and flavoursome, his dishes spiked with herbs and spices include a memorable lamb prepared in two ways. Superb to the end, featuring a signature dessert revisiting After Eight with smoked dark chocolate tweaked with a herbaceous note. Not to be missed !
Undoubtedly today's most spectacular address. Laurent de Gourcuff and his Paris Society (Maxim’s, Bonnie, Maison Revka) make an even bigger splash by stepping foot in the legendary Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild. The magic of a setting that applauds the vibrant impact of an era and invites you to dine in luxurious decor of spellbinding dimensions : three salons with marble fireplaces, XL carpets, couture curtains, and the finery of chandeliers. A big "Wow !" and a big "Oui !"
Sleeping on the 5th floor of La Tour d’Argent in a splendid suite with an enchanting view of Notre-Dame and the Seine… A dream ? One which is fulfilled by the new formula "A Night facing Notre-Dame" and includes, among other things, lunch in the gastronomic restaurant and an exclusive "Silver" experience. A little luxury worth its weight in gold !
The worlds of business, the cinema and politics have long been fans of this refined address unfurling a magnificent main dining-room in the colours of Murano, and three discreet salons. At the helm, we find Franck Potier-Sodaro, a talented sommelier, with chefs Vincent Gutirrez and Pascal Staderoli who orchestrate high-flying cuisine, creative and eco-friendly, featuring fabulous Rigatoni with roast Homard and the “Gigantesco’’ dessert with vanilla ice-cream, meringue and nougatine. All accompanied by enticing wines and warm, attentive service. Sormani, 4 rue Général Lanrezac, Paris 17e. (01 43 80 13 91). Ouvert du lundi au vendredi midi et soir.
Set your sights on Cuba in this new address making a buzz in the 9th arrondissement ! Conducting the orchestra in this setting unlike any other, Reinaldo Lorenzo Veloz presents the best of Cuban culture in both dishes and glasses. A special mention for the sublime bar with its spectacular library running the length of the walls, and its special atmosphere in which time seems to stand still. Manigua, 7 rue Choron, Paris 9. (01 40 35 02 91). Ouvert du lundi au samedi de 8h à 2h.
An encounter between Eric Kayser, ambassador of the art of bakery, and Déboland, artistic director and designer of concepts, has given rise to Baguett, a charming address overthrowing the codes of the traditional “boulangerie”. This colourful address enchants young and old alike with an array of munchy treats delighting the eyes and tastebuds : a baguette with rose pralines, a sandwich loaf with strawberry, a teddybear cheesecake, birthday cake… Plus a boutique corner in which you will find fragarant candles, a cap, apron, and bags in Baguett colours. Irresistible ! Baguett, 33 avenue Coquillière, Paris 1er. (01 42 36 59 79). Ouvert du lundi au samedi de 7h à 20h.
Designed by the Louis Morgan studio, this venue at the heart of Le Sentier stands out for its vibrant decor. In a surface area of over 300 m2, Red Katz proposes a spectacular bar, a vast dining-room beneath a high glass roof, and a theatre-like basement with three salons decked out in striking stylishness. In the dishes, Chinese cuisine blending tradition and modernity in soulful fusion. As a bonus, excellent cocktails and a joyful ambiance. Paris 2. Ouvert tous les jours de 12h à 14h30 et de 19h à 23h, jusqu’à 2h les week-ends.
A new address for vegetarians, Mannie is the delightful canteen of the moment to be discovered without fail. Run by a duo of committed young restaurateurs, Cannelle Brenelière and Maxime Rieuf, this spot decorated by the W Design agency shares its love of vegetables and colour. Must-have proposals of street food (Crispy Summer burger with breaded aubergine, mozza and pesto), high-vitamin salads, and the sheer bliss of a melting cookie with dark chocolate and “fleur de sel”. Mannie, 32 rue Coquillière Paris 1er. Ouvert du lundi au samedi de 12h à 14h30 et de 19h à 22h30.
With Chef Ilane Tinchant at the helm, L’Oursin is the gastronomic restaurant of the Hôtel Bleu anchored in the harbour of Carry-le-Rouet. Focusing on the bounty of the sea, this fine address offers generous cuisine paying tribute to each season and local fishing. Carry-le-Rouet. 1, boulevard des Moulins. www.hotelbleucarry.com
Reinterpreting the codes of chic bistro cuisine by adding cosmopolitan touches, Le Petit BeefBar offers a creative menu featuring the exceptional meat from all around the world which has built its renown. The menu sees itself as creative with recipes smoothly concocted by Executive Chef Thierry Paludetto and on-the-spot chef, Yann Delion. Nice. 11, rue Saint François de Paule.
Signed Jean Imbert, the new Sunday brunch at Le Martinez in Cannes revolves around a culinary spectacle in buffet style, brimming with flavours and colour. Choose from bakery classics, the shucking bench, raw high-vitamin vegetables, a cold meat stall, platters of cheese, always accompanied by the Chef’s surprise offering of original creations. Cannes. 73, boulevard de la Croisette. (04 93 90 12 34)
For this new address on the Port of Monaco, star-rated Chef Sébastien Sanjou has placed his expertise in Provençal cuisine at the service of a congenial, modern vision. In the wake of Marius Biarritz, Marius Monaco promises immersion in southern aromas in iconic dishes such as “aïoli”. Monaco. 6, Quai Antoine 1er. (www.mariusmonaco.com)
This month, the French Maison Albar collection of 5-star boutique hotels is launching its latest address at the heart of Nice. Proposing 132 rooms and suites, a spa of 600 m2, a restaurant (Le Taulissa) and a roof-top bar signed by 3-star Chef Glenn Viel, the hotel is designed as a luxurious getaway dedicated to hedonism. Nice. 6, avenue de Suède. www.maison-albar-hotels.com
