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.
Inaugurated in November, La Demeure Montaigne is a new 5-star hotel in Paris that is creating a buzz. Boasting a hidden bar, a spa rather like a sea bed with an indoor pool, and ultra-refined decor, this chic address also hosts a fine restaurant : L’Envolée. After several years’ experience with the greatest names, Chef Grégory Réjou reveals his perfect mastery of each ingredient in generous, precise cuisine. 18, rue Clément Marot, Paris 8e. www.lademeuremontaigne.com
Reawakened with a touch of elegance, this spectacular and sexy address offers bespoke experiences by day and by night. At the helm, co-founder Pascal Billon, Chef Hervé Nepple who worked alongside Guy Savoy among others, and architects Hugo Toro and Maxime Liautard who designed the decor. With settings meeting all kinds of desires : a cocktail bar, an Art Deco dining-room and two mezzanines, one dedicated to tasting great vintages by the glass with a selection of cool tapas and sushi made on the spot. Grand Duc, 32, rue de Picardie, Paris 3. (01 44 61 73 21).
This iconic brasserie has restored all its allure. Founded in 1864, it has retained its smart period features. The show is still staged in the dining-room with the ballet of maîtres d’s and waiters who demonstrate their virtuosity when preparing a sole or flambant a Crêpe Suzette ! And while the superb oyster counter delights fans of seafood, sauerkraut always wins first place on the podium, accompanied by great classics of Alsatian gastronomy. Brasserie Bofinger, 5-7 rue de la Bastille, Paris 4 (01 42 72 87 82).
True to their DNA, Rose and Jean-Charles Carrarini have designed this new address perfectly in line with the Jeu de Paumes museum which acts as its host. Entrusted to Emilie Bonaventure, the decor borrows the idea of black-and-white photography with striped benchseats in the same tones. The interior reaches outdoors to a vast terrace at the heart of the Tuileries Gardens. On the programme, all the Rose Bakery classics: scones, quiches, salads, and irresistible carrot cake. Yummy ! Rose Bakery, Musée du Jeu de Paume, 1 place de la Concorde, Paris 8.
Driven by a deep desire to make a dream come true, pastry chef Christophe Michalak has just opened his first bakery. Like a real neighbourhood address, Kopain focuses on essentials, proposing good, simple but gourmet products made of the finest ingredients. Plus delicious treats, already addictive, such as a Bretzel croissant and a crisp/melting hazelnut meringue. Kopain, 60 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, Paris 10. Ouvert du mardi au samedi de 8h à 19h30.
A famous Parisian club opened barely 10 years ago, Le Silencio has treated itself to a restaurant on the chic Left Bank at the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. This inviting address paying tribute to taste, partying and art consists of a restaurant, bar and movie lounge, elegantly decorated by the well-known pair of interior architects Studio KO. The kitchens are entrusted to star-rated chef Guillaume Sanchez, a fervent defender of responsible gastronomy, who proposes an anti-conformist bistro menu re-inventing classics of the genre with real talent. Silencio des Prés, 22 rue Guillaume-Apollinaire, Paris 6. www.silenciodespres.com
The American hotel chain Kimpton has made its appearance for the first time in France, within the walls of the old Samaritaine in Paris. Amidst the splendour of this Art Nouveau building, life is in full swing on all the floors, with Paris laid at one’s feet from the top. Sequoia is an idyllic rooftop bar, tastefully decorated by architect Charles Zana, offering a spellbinding view of the capital. Ideal for sipping a glass of champagne as the sun goes down. Sequoia au Kimpton St Honoré Paris, 27-29 boulevard des Capucines, Paris 2 (01 80 40 76 40).
Blending different flavours from the Mediterranean region, chef Richard Vincens has just taken over the reins of Le Bistrot de l’Oasis and L’Arbre Jaune in the Barbossi Collection in Mandelieu-la-Napoule on the Bay of Cannes. Born on the Côte d’Azur, he has gained sound experience, particularly with Alain Ducasse at Le Beige in Tokyo. Hovering between land, sea and vegetables, his sincere, modern and local cuisine can be enjoyed unreservedly. Domainedebarbossi.fr
Creating an initiatory, herbaceous, fruity and mouthwatering experience inspired by tastes and new sensations is the credo of Pierre Hermé who offers an unprecedented collection of macaroons. Aptly named “Par Nature”, it abounds with love for precious essences giving life to matter in ultra-gourmet creations combining the pastry dimension with the benefits of super-fruits. Available from boutiques in Paris, via Click& Collect, or delivery via pierre.herme.com
A trailblazer in high-class karaoke, BAM Karaoke Box has opened its very first address on the west side of Paris, near the Arc de Triomphe. Decorated in collaboration with the Pablo Peyra studio, this new venue in boudoir style offers about ten rooms for fun and two sumptuous bars, one entirely devoted to gin. Let the party begin ! Bam Etoile, 69 avenue de Wagram, Paris 17.
Inspired by the Eastern Mediterranean, this cheerful, charmingly raffish restaurant serves enticing dishes for sharing and elevates seasonal and responsibly sourced produce Made in France. In shades of terra cotta with an open kitchen, a long bar and large windows, this vibrant setting entrusted to Mur.Mur Architectes gracefully portrays a domesticated desert that communicates with city life. Away from it all ! Dalia, 93 rue Montmartre Paris 2 (01 53 40 88 13).
With its ideal location at the entrance to Cours Saleya, a stone’s throw from the beach, Bocca is a must address both gourmet and festive for summertime Nice. On the menu, a very promising equation : creative cocktails, superb dishes for sharing, a leafy rooftop and a joyous musical atmosphere ! On the menu, Mediterranean cuisine that knows no borders. Bocca Nissa, 3 rue Saint-François de Paule, Nice. www.boccanissa.com
The famous Peruvian restaurant at 15 avenue Montaigne in Paris has just revealed its new address at the heart of Saint-Tropez. A short walk from the port, guests savour highly creative and exotic dishes, but also enticing cocktails, in a decor of exposed stone with lots of natural greenery. Manko, 3 rue des Tisserands, Saint-Tropez.
Proposing colourful modern cuisine served while facing the sea in decor designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon combining lacquered wood and leather, 2-star Chef Andrea Berton is back at the Hôtel de Paris in Monaco until August 22nd. He offers a round-trip reflecting the best of his experiences in Milan, Florence and London. Hôtel de Paris, place du casino, Monaco (00 377 98 06 30 00)
Before opening its main residence in Paris in September, Gigi has taken up its summer quarters on the famous Pampelonne beach in Ramatuelle. Hidden beneath the pines, this beach restaurant offers a wealth of areas in which to relax and share: a pool, tents to be privatized, a pool-bar, well-being areas, a boutique, kids club... At table, Gigi gives the place of honour to sun-blessed cuisine blending Italian classics with essential Mediterranean dishes. Gigi, 1050 Chemin des Barraques, Ramatuelle. www.gigi-restaurant.com
The legendary Hôtel Cipriani has just inaugurated its Italian restaurant in Saint-Tropez. Tucked away between the Place des Lices and the iconic port, this garden-restaurant edged by beautiful facades of town mansions gives priority to Venetian cuisine : assortments of antipasti, “bella burrata”, lobster salad, artichokes, carpaccio, fresh homemade pasta, “fritto misto”… Cipriani, 15 rue François Sibilli, Saint-Tropez. www.ciprianisttropez.com
Cocktail wizards Benjamin Chiche and Clément Faure have shared their talent with Kobi Villot, Israeli-Moroccan chef and founder of Tavline, to create Magniv. Featuring a magnificent bar and the spectacle offered by its kitchen, this fabulous restaurant proposes inspired dishes : textures, robust tastes and contrasting seasonings... both enchanting and convincing. As a bonus, the bar-club downstairs to prolong your evening, appreciate Magniv’s exhilarating cocktails, and sway to the sound of the DJ sets. Yey ! Magniv, 37 bis rue du Sentier, Paris 2. www.magnivrestaurant.fr
Straight from the foodporn imagination of chef Julien Abourmad, this 1st collection of terrible Eskimos consists of three 100% homemade recipes. The 1st combines Madagascar vanilla ice-cream with signature melting caramel and generous pieces of cookie dough, all coated with milk chocolate. The second pays tribute to praline, and the 3rd blends raspberry, white chocolate and lignin-based carbon fiber. Irresistible ! The French Bastards, 61 rue Oberkampf, Paris 11 et 181 rue Saint-Denis, Paris 2.
Previously manning the ovens of London’s greatest restaurants and alongside Akrame Benallal, chef Manoj Sharma gives a place of honour to Indian cuisine in this first address forgetting all about clichés to revive the genre with real elegance. The stylish Jugaad restaurant with its colourful decor has installed its kitchen in the midst of the dining-room, features a bar made of wood, and serves refined dishes brimming with flavour and spices. An invitation to travel... Jugaad, 16 rue Favart, Paris 2. www.jugaad.paris
After calling on the services of the Mur-Mur agency and Dorothée Meilichzon for 2 of its addresses, Mickael Benichou, creator of the Liberté bakeries, gave a free hand to interior architect Emmanuelle Simon to design these new premises. Her streamlined sophistication offers a discerning balance between materials, volumes and plays on light. The marked presence of solid wood, the use of Japanese ceramics and the creation of voluptuous arches endow the setting with subtle elegance in perfect hamrony with the neighbourhood. Nothing but good taste. Boulangerie Liberté, 48 rue Saint-Dominique, Paris 7. www.liberte-paris.com
