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.
Diptyque pays tribute to its past and confirms its DNA with the opening of this pop-up store displaying 300 original objects (until December). Useful, decorative or wacky, each item in this delightful bazaar is the fruit of an encounter with a craftsman or small manufacturer from all over the world. Look out for Antoinette Poisson’s printed boxes and pyjamas with dreamlike patterns by artist Pierre Marie. And rediscover Diptyque’s iconic candles and fragrances, as desirable as ever. Until December, Le Bazar de Diptyque, 16 rue Saint-Roch, Paris 1 (www.diptyqueparis.com).
A sensational rooftop venue, Perruche has relooked its menu and decor for the 2019 season. The space has been given a facelift by duo Toro & Liautard, sunny and inviting, like a high-altitude pavilion. Manning the ovens, chef Benjamin Masson, ex-Monsieur Bleu, proposes ultra-fresh dishes ideal for sharing. And to add rhythm to it all, a music programme entrusted to popular performers. Very much a hot spot. Perruche, 9th floor of Printemps de l’Homme, 2 rue du Havre, Paris 9 (01 42 82 60 00).
For the summer season, the Bastide de Moustiers - a member of the Ducasse Hospitalité Collection -, invites its guests to explore the turquoise waters of the Lac Sainte-Croix du Verdon. A wonderful opportunity to discover this superb lake in Provence on board a charming electric boat, silent and envionmentally friendly, for up to 7 passengers. By request, chef Frédéric Garnier will prepare a generous picnic basket to take on your cruise. La Bastide de Moustiers, chemin de Quinson, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (04 92 70 47 47).
A cinema, restaurant, night-time bar : Beau Regard is all that at once, with Left Bank chic as a bonus. This urban concept, so very Parisian, is to be found in a space designed by Studio Ko, with a graphic chart signed by the Be-Pôles agency. For the brasserie, another big name, as the menu has been concocted by star-rated chef Mathieu Pacaud (Divelec, Apicius). A new address open 7 days a week, from breakfast to the last drinks of the evening, with movies screened from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Beau Regard, place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris 6 (01 40 41 20 20).
The Café of the legendary Harcourt photo studio has taken up its quarters within the walls of a private mansion and the peacefulness of an intimate garden in the 16th arrondissement. On the menu, creations offering a gourmet tribute to fusion cuisine with bowls, “empanadas”, a veggie Black Burger... and virtuous drinks to keep them company. A charming invitation combining art and well-being. Café Harcourt, 6 rue de Lota, Paris 16. (01 42 56 67 67).
Ranked 1st in the "World's 50 Best Restaurants 2019", Chef Mauro Colagreco’s 3-star Mirazur has been treated to a revamp. Signed by architect Caroline Lory, the new decor offers a naval architecture ambiance all in glass and steel, surveying the Mediterranean. The Chef wanted materials recalling his travels, an inspiring choice for the architect who has created a stylish, ovoid-shaped partition wall made of Nerlat and limewashed, to accommodate the area between the kitchen and dining-room, the real hub of this Mediterranean restaurant. Mirazur, 30 avenue Aristide Briand, Menton (04 92 41 86 86).
Supernature, the essential specialist for vegetarian food focusing on “ultra-fresh and healthy”, has taken up its quarters in Le Printemps du Goût. At the helm, Clémentine et Christophe Colombet propose an enticing counter offering an exclusive array of over 50 seasonal fruits and vegtables selected from French producers, and little dishes that go with them. It hits the spot ! Supernature au Printemps du Goût, 64 bd Haussmann, Paris 9.
Inaugurated in June, the new “rooftop” at Le Bâoli overlooks the Bay of Cannes, offering a panoramic 360° view. Enhanced by elegant, exotic design, Cloud Nine by Bâoli comes alive with music from late afternoon, and this, until September 1st. Cloud Nine, port Pierre Canto, boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes (04 93 43 03 43).
From June 13th to 15th, the Mediterranean “Ômer” restaurant at the Hôtel de Paris – an Alain Ducasse restaurant – welcomes Dina Nikolaou, a great ambassador of modern Greek cuisine. The first guest chef to be invited by this restaurant, this real icon of Greek television will present colourful gourmet recipes, including her signature dishes, with the complicity of chef Patrick Laine. Hôtel de Paris, Place du Casino, Monaco. (00 377 98 06 39 39)
Want to disconnect from Paris for a little while ? A proposal from this new restaurant at the heart of the Longchamp race-course. Natural decor designed by the Be-pole studio, bistronomic cuisine, a bucolic terrace, equine cocktails and Sunday dishes (roast chicken, leg of lamb...) to share with family and friends. Uplifting. Brasserie Paris Longchamp, Hippodrome de Longchamp, Paris 16 (01 44 30 75 52).
In the 16th arrondissement, this former train station converted into a restaurant has been treated to colourful decor signed Laura Gonzalez. This highly original world of 600 m2 offers one of the loveliest terraces in Paris, opening out to the Ranelagh Gardens. On the menu, crossbred cuisine orchestrated by Chef Gaston Acurio (Manko) who proposes a gourmet trip that knows no frontiers. With Sunday brunch as a bonus. La Gare, 19 chaussée de la Muette, Paris 16 (01 42 15 15 31).
A new luxury cabana signed Philippe Starck, “La Réserve à la Plage” consists of a bar, restaurant, boutique and sun loungers, all in harmony with the idyllic natural setting of Pampelonne. A brightly coloured, casual-chic beach venue, where partying takes pride of place until mid-October. La Réserve à la Plage, route de l’Épi, Pampelonne, Ramatuelle (04 94 96 39 88).
Gently renegade, this iconic bistro a stone’s throw from Place de l’Etoile has been given a facelift supervised by architects from the MHNA studio. Clad in spicy new colours, Caius asserts it tanginess and congeniality with its new “table d’hôtes” seating up to 12 guests. Manning the ovens, the invincible owner-chef, Jean-Marc Notelet, has treated clients for 15 years to cuisine of real character. A winner ! Caius, 6 rue d’Armaillé, Paris 17 (01 42 27 19 20).
After a total makeover by renowned Italian designer Paola Lenti, Plage 3.14 presents its new decor giving precedence to craftsmanship and fine materials : plates specially created by the Atelier Crociani in Vallauris, glasses by Christophe Saba in Biot… The star of the show, the cuisine orchestrated by chefs Bruno Laplace and Frédéric Noirtier takes foodies on a culinary voyage focusing on local, organic and gluten-free produce. Plage 3.14, 63 La Croisette, Cannes (04 93 94 25 43).
Prolonging its small pastry-shop, Bontemps’ tea-room nestles in a former print shop, a cosy boudoir bearing the esthetic stamp of the lady of the house, Fiona Leluc, who has unearthed furniture and tableware to further enhance this refined setting. On the menu, savoury pies, ultra-fresh salads, eggs as you like them and, above all, pastries to die for : a diabolical lemon cake, tempting seasonal fruit tarts, an airy Montblanc, unforgettable Pavlova... Irresistible ! Bontemps, 57 rue de Bretagne, Paris 3 (01 42 74 10 68).
The fourth boutique hotel in the Didier Rivière collection, Le Saint Rémy has opted for unostentatious luxury of Bohemian-chic inspiration, in which quality service is a priority in a new generation of 5-star addresses targetting a clientele in search of originality and a casual ambiance. A pool, spa area, brasserie and bar complete the offerings of this very sunny new address. Le Saint Remy, 16 boulevard Victor Hugo, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (04 57 65 12 54).
The latest epic from Blackcode, here in partnership with Benjamin Patou’s Moma Group, Ran offers a blend of eras, personalities and ambiances. Nestling in a Parisian mansion once accommodating the apartments of the Marquis de La Fayette, this majestic setting re-invented by architect Tristan Auer (Le Crillon, Les Bains) unfurls a cocktail bar and three interconnecting dining-rooms. Chef Shuhei Yamashita’s menu proposes essentials of Japanese cuisine (Teriyaki, Maki, Gyozas), fragrant raw fish, and meat grilled on the “robata”, the famous lava stone grill. Mixing French and Japanese dishes, with festive background music and service that puts on a show, Ran is an exhilarating experience. Ran, 8 Rue d’Anjou, Paris 8 (01 40 17 04 77).
Created in Monaco in 2005 by Riccardo Giraudi and since exported around the world, the Beefbar has arrived in Paris. The world's most elegant grill now nestles in the Art Nouveau setting of the former Fermette Marbeuf. Entrusted with the decor, star architects Humbert & Poyet have restored lustrous richness to this address, endowing it with fitted carpets, leather, velvet, mirrors... On the menu, the finest meats, led by Kobe beef, play the starring role in delicious recipes. Beefbar, 5 rue Marbeuf, Paris 8 (01 44 31 40 00).
In the Rotonde wing of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Ômer is the new address bearing Alain Ducasse’s signature. In the kitchen, chef Patrick Laine finds inspiration in all the countries around the Mediterranean. Designed by architect Pierre-Yves Rochon, the dining-room feels rather like a boat. Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, place du Casino, Monaco (00 377 98 06 39 39).
On the programme : after a stroll around the Saint-Germain neighbourhood, a gourmet treat in a warm setting is offered by Ralph’s, a genuine American tea-time by the fireside. On the menu, hot chocolate or scented tea, and a merry-go-round of US cakes : carrot cake, brownies, cheesecake... Not forgetting a "glamour" formula for loving couples with two glasses of Louis Roederer Brut champagne served with a tray of delicacies, including the famous chocolate and pecan cookies. Scrumptious ! Ralph’s, 173 boulevard Saint Germain, Paris 6 (01 44 77 76 00).
