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 “maison” of Laura and Thomas, everything is simply delicious ! Fans of gastronomy can devour dishes at table or take them home. A passion for family cuisine and time spent unearthing the finest grocery products, some made on the premises, make this new address in Marseille a must stopover whether you live in the city or are just there for a day ! Marseille 6e. 40, cours Julien. (04 84 26 64 39)
On the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin, this Provençal brasserie run by Etienne Ferreira (time spent alongside Joël Robuchon) and Quentin Lescure (ex-Pré Catelan), offers warm decor in shades of orange with wide, comfortable benchseats. On the menu, sun-blessed cuisine featuring specialities of the South such as melting “panisses” to dip in homemade “aïoli”, stuffed Niçois vegetables, and Provence’s famous beef stew. On weekends, brunch is served non-stop from 12 noon to 2 a.m ! A heartwarming address. Brasserie Valma, 45 Quai de Valmy, Paris 10. www.brasserie-valma.fr
The iconic flagship address in Biarritz, the Hôtel du Palais has announced the arrival of its new Executive Chef, Christophe Scheller, who is preparing for the reopening of the Rotonde restaurant in May. On the menu, refined, authentic cuisine set off by 5-star service. This young chef, aged 39, with experience in the kitchens of the Royal Monceau in Paris, alongside Thierry Marx at the Mandarin Oriental, but also at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme and Hyatt Regency in Chantilly, will enchant this legendary dining-room. Hôtel du Palais, 1 avenue de l’Impératrice, 64200 Biarritz. (05 59 41 12 34).
The place to be for comfort food and an iconic American experience, Cali Sisters now adds vibrance to Parisian nights with the opening of its cocktail bar with a speakeasy ambiance. Paying homage to clandestine bars in the Prohibition era, this intimate new setting in chic brasserie style with subdued light from candles and lanterns proposes delicious cocktails with subtle mixes. Time to party ! Cali Sisters, 17 rue Notre Dame des Victoires, Paris 2e. www.thecalisisters.com
The new Sunday rendez-vous which will delight all gourmets ! A velvety setting on the ground floor of the iconic Tour d’Argent, Le Bar des Maillets d’Argent has launched its fireside Sunday brunch. Concocted by Chef Yannick Franques, “Meilleur Ouvrier de France”, this brunch proposes an assortment of Viennese pastries and travel-inspired cakes, brioches and special types of bread. Along with a selection of savoury dishes : eggs mimosa, white tarama, terrine of duck… to whet all appetites. In short, a feast to make Sundays even more uplifting. La Tour d’Argent, 15 Quai de la Tournelle, Paris 5. Trois créneaux pour le brunch, 11h, 13h, 15h. Résa : ww.latourdargent.com
After working in several prestigious palaces in London, the Hotel Eden in Rome, Eataly and Carbon in Paris, Chef Arthur Dumait has taken off solo. At Sugo, the speciality is fresh pasta that he prepares himself before his clients. The star feature on the menu, it can be relished in five permanent recipes such as Cacio & Pepe and the emblematic Ragù. Beforehand, antipasti work up an appetite, while tiramisu finally quenches your hunger and greed. Mangiare bene ! Sugo, 16 rue Saint-Augustin, Paris 2e. www.sugoparis.com
After more than 15 years as a star-rated chef in prestigious addresses in the South of France, Julien Allano took the step of opening his first restaurant as owner-chef at the beginning of April. “JU - Maison de cuisine” will open its doors at the heart of the chic and picturesque village of Bonnieux in the Luberon. The goal ? To offer local cuisine, sincere and full of awareness. Go for it ! Bonnieux. 2, rue Lucien Blanc.
Always in search of innovation, Mauro Colagreco, 3-star chef at Le Mirazur in Menton, and co-founder Arielle Bove, present Tempera : non-alcoholic blends that harmonize with flavours in the Chef’s cuisine. The range is comprised of six references : a mineral white, a syrupy white, rosé, red, and two sparkling blends. www.drinktempera.com
To celebrate the new season on the Riviera, the Martinez Hotel has launched a chic, enticing rendez-vous : Sunday brunch signed Jean Imbert in the restaurant Le Sud. Revolving around a magnificent buffet, it invites guests to compose sweet and savoury combinations to suit their taste. On the menu : baker’s classics, a shucking bench, salads and raw vegetables high in vitamins, a pork butcher’s bench, and tempting trays of cheeses. All accompanied by the jazzy notes of a live pianist. Cannes. 73, boulevard de la Croisette. (04 93 90 12 34)
Le Mondrian, a 5-star hotel on the Croisette in Cannes, has just announced the appointment of Pierrick Cizeron as its new Chef for the restaurants Mr Nakamoto and Hyde Beach. Born in Saint-Etienne, this great sportsman won his spurs on the international scene, notably at the Méridien Dubai after training at the Bocuse Institute. Cannes. 45, boulevard de la Croisette. (04 93 38 15 45)
A hotel group of a new kind defined by luxury, craftsmanship and glamour, the Arev Collection has announced the launch of its first address, Arev Saint-Tropez. With its opening scheduled for March 15th, 2024, this hotel in scented gardens a few minutes’ walk to the village centre will offer 43 rooms and suites, a villa, plus several restaurants and bars, including a champagne lounge ! www.arevcollection.com
Star-rated chef Alan Geaam has just opened the doors to his new restaurant nestling at the heart of Paris and dedicated to Lebanese vegetarian cuisine. On the menu, dishes with the accent on green offering a rich palette of flavours. Such as Sharwarma with celery, mushrooms and halloumi, or delicious lentil, almond and bulgur patties, and spicy vegetables. On Sundays, Qasti Green opts for brunch mode, proposing a generous buffet. Yummy ! Qasti Green, 41 rue des Jeûneurs, Paris 2 (01 53 40 86 82). Ouvert du lundi au dimanche.
Parquet floors, a marble fireplace, a crystal chandelier, brass tables, bistro chairs, leather and velvet benchseats… The brand new Ralph’s Coffee Shop offers cosy decor. Clients come here to enjoy one of the delicious signature coffees from organic agriculture but also, and above all, to treat themselves to Ralph’s essential and delightfully comforting hot chocolate. With a small slice of the famous homemade carrot cake or a chocolate chip cookie to make everything perfect. Ralph’s Coffee Paris, 173 boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris 6. Ouvert du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 18h et samedi & dimanche de 10h à 18h.
You have an appointment. On Sundays, head for Le Silencio des Prés to enjoy one of the capital’s trendiest brunches ! In the guise of an all-you-can-eat buffet, little dishes both sweet and savoury will enthrall all gourmets. Choose from warm Viennese pastries, giant blinis with salmon, roast chicken with truffles, “brioche perdue”... Accompanied by DJ sets creating a real ambiance and making you rise from your table ! Silencio des Prés, 22 rue Guillaume Apollinaire, Paris 6 (01 40 41 20 20).de 12h à 14h30.
On one of the oldest streets in Paris, La Brasserie des Arts embodied by chef Valentine Davase (formerly of the Ritz) is a real place for living, open from breakfast to dinner. Inspired by joyful market-fresh cuisine placing seasonality at the heart of its dishes, this address with glamorous decor designed by architect Jessica Mille is the sparkling new place to meet up on the Left Bank. La Brasserie des Arts, 28 rue Saint-André des Arts, Paris 6 (01 81 70 45 70).
A legendary brasserie in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Procope started out as a café in 1686. Catching up with its illustrious past, it has created a new space within its walls, dedicated to the ritual of coffee and signed by the duo of interior architects Friedmann & Versace, who have enhanced this address’s rich heritage with their talent. In a setting beyond the reach of time, the menu proposes refined gourmandises starring a coffee tart made by pastry-chef Christelle Brua, exquisite sorbets and ice-creams. Utterly charming. Procope, 13, rue de l’Ancienne Comédie, Paris 6 (01 40 46 79 00).
It was back in 1948 that the restaurant L’Épuisette came into being in the legendary Vallon des Auffes in Marseille. Dedicated to the bounty of the sea, the Bonnet family decided to take over the address when the owner retired. Bearing a star awarded by the “red guide” for 21 years, Chef Guillaume Sourrieu, who won his spurs with Bernard Loiseau, enchants the tastebuds of fans of iodine, each and every day. Marseille7e. 158, rue du Vallon des Auffes. (04 91 52 17 82)
Long awaited, the opening of the 5-star hotel Le Château de Théoule, belonging to the Millésime group, is scheduled for March 8th. Backed by its original vision of hotelry, Millésime is pursuing the path traced since its creation in 2014 : highlighting remarkable places in outstanding locations, restoring them with respect for their past, and proposing services that arouse emotion. On March 8th, the incomparable Château de Théoule overlooking the Bay of Cannes will join the exceptional addresses in this collection. See you there this summer ? www.chateau-de-theoule.com
A real concentration of innovation and creativity, the Bonbonne Club is “the new place to be” in Marseille. This address where inventiveness is joined by extravagance redefines chic clubbing in the city. Marseille 2e. 4, boulevard Jacques Saade. (06 72 37 30 13)
The new well-being programme called “Lilly of the Valley : Better Aging” was dreamt up by the teams of the 5-star Lilly of the Valley hotel signed Starck in La Croix-Valmer in Le Var. It focuses on weight loss, detox, rejuvenating treatments, relaxation, and outdoor sport, in picture-postcard scenery between land and sea. (04 22 73 22 00)
