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.
After five months of transformation, Le Blue Bay Marcel Ravin reopened its doors on February 14th. With this metamorphosis, the Chef sets his signature to the pursuit of a dream, a conviction, and real commitment to his culinary offerings. A score which was first composed around cooking and the fine art of the table, and is now being enriched by creating a link between the dish and its environment, in a setting making both cuisine and service truly sublime. The new Blue Bay Marcel Ravin is an ode to the richness of the Caribbean. For a VIP experience ? A private table reserved for eight guests and sheltered from view. Monaco. Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort. 40, avenue Princesse Grâce. (+377 98 06 03 60)
An authentic Japanese tea room and cocktail bar, Little Miss Geisha is a cocoon of peacefulness, oblivious to passing time, facing the Luxembourg Gardens. In hand-stitched decor designed by the Mixomania group, it offers a theatrical table where a sushi master and a team of mixologists compose a refined symphony for gourmets with an unprecedented taste of Japan. An enchanting break. Little Miss Geisha, 13 rue Médicis Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris 6. Ouvert du lundi au dimanche de 12h à 23h.
This charming restaurant with uplifting decor invites guests to taste authentic and generous Italian cuisine. At Piccolino, it all starts with a sampling of olive-oils from small Italian villages. Then come joyful antipasti (octopus carpaccio, “vitello tonnato”), top-notch pasta (a special mention for “fusili al ragù”), meat and fish prepared as in the south of Italy, and delicious “dolci” such as panettone in bread pudding style, a real treat for the tastebuds ! Piccolino Parigi, 16 rue Copernic, Paris 16 (01 89 16 58 57).
Cuisine comprised of authentic Italian dishes, decor recalling great cafés in Milan, waiters in white jackets and black bow ties… At Madonna, guests rediscover the spirit of northern Italy at the very heart of Paris. No pizzas here ! The menu is composed of refined dishes with trans-Alpine products of quality : “osso buco”, spaghetti with sea urchins, paccheri with meatballs, linguine with clams, Milanese scallop of veal... And for dessert, a tiramisu prepared before your eyes, worthy of a video ! Madonna Osteria, 52, rue Lafayette, Paris 9e. www.madonna-osteria.fr
In the wake of the Paris-Boca pizzeria, Anne-Louis Brosseau resets the table at Pin-Pan, treating guests in this lively, bright red, street food resto to competition-level burgers with Argentinian sauce. On the menu, five ultra-tasty gems in delightful bread buns, including Chori Pin-Pan with grilled sausage seasoned with chimichurri. Yummy ! PinPan, 79 rue Taibout, Paris 9. Ouvert du lundi au vendredi de 12h à 14h30.
In poetic decor comprised of pastel colours and raw materials, signed by the Mur.Mur duo of architects, the adorable Kapé coffee-shop proposes drinks with exotic flavours and Philippine cuisine inspired by traditions. Not to be missed, Ube café latte with purple yam and a delicious, violet-coloured cookie that tastes of vanilla. Feel like something savoury ? Opt for the homemade burger with marinated chicken. Kapé, 17 rue de Malte, Paris 11. Ouvert du mercredi au vendredi de 8h30 à 16h, samedi et dimanche de 9h à 17h.
Nestling in a leafy setting at the heart of Saint-Tropez, the Pan Deï Palais (Les Airelles group) is a privileged address in which to benefit from the town in all four seasons. In elegant, intimate decor, the Délices du Pan Deï restaurant proposes refined cuisine with local flavours, enhanced by subtle Indian notes. Saint-Tropez. 52, rue Gambetta. (04 94 17 71 71)
Old stone, vaulted ceilings, flagstone floors, a staircase clad in black ironwork, soft sofas, lounges with designer armchairs... This new 5-star hotel with 21 rooms and suites has everything to make it the perfect backcloth for holidays in Provence. It comes with two restaurants managed by Julie Chaix who won her spurs with Anne-Sophie Pic and Alain Ducasse at Le Louis XV in Monaco... Well worth discovering. Paradou. 285, Chemin de Bourgeac. (04 48 70 00 23)
Every Sunday, from 12 noon to 2.30 p.m., the Atmosph’R restaurant at the hotel Renaissance Aix-en-Provence offers the perfect balance between a culinary adventure and a holistic parenthesis with its Brunch & Spa formula : a buffet brunch and a massage lasting 30 or 60 minutes. Aix-en-Provence. 256, avenue de Pérouse. (04 86 91 55 00)
To start the year on the right foot, Chef Glenn Viel has updated his Vegetable Menu, with no meat or fish, for the entire month of January. Comprised of vegetables from the hotel’s organic garden, the menu can be accompanied by non-alcoholic food & wine pairing. It’s worth noting that L’Oustaou de Baumanière was awarded 5th place by “We’re Smart World” in the 2023 rankings for the world’s finest vegetable restaurant. Monaco. Place du Casino (00 377 98 06 76 23)
With its first Spa freshly opened, the Negresco in Nice begins a new chapter in all beauty. It has enlisted Patrick Saussay, an international expert in Spa creation, to design a curvy space of 700 m2 in marble, stone, wood, oak parquet, and designer fabrics. On the programme : solo or duo treatments, sensory baths, a hammam, sauna, barber’s shop, dedicated gastronomic compositions. Face and body care signed Vinésime and Maison Codage is joined by ephemeral proposals : the CHO Nature laboratory in Grasse opens the ball with beauty care based on ultra-natural formulas. Nice. Le Negresco. 37, Promenade des Anglais. www.lenegresco.com
After a complete facelift, the Prunier boutique on Place de la Madeleine has re-opened its doors. With its decor in bluish tones recalling the famous listed mosaic in the restaurant on Avenue Victor Hugo, the boutique features a majestic work in Art Deco style by artist Floriane Lisowski. Henceforth dedicated to the sale of iodine products, it proposes divine Prunier caviars, Balik salmon and a selection of seafood products such as fabulous “rillette” spreads. Irresistible ! Prunier, 15 place de la Madeleine, Paris 8. www.prunier.com.
The first immersive cocktail bar in Paris, Unplug arouses all the senses with an innovative sound-and-vision system plunging guests into the most wonderful places : on land, beneath the sea, in the stars. In scenography designed by the Mur.Mur duo, this retro-futuristic setting offers a real voyage beyond the reach of time. On the menu, globetrotter mixology with cutting-edge cocktails such as “Le Tigre qui Pleure” served as a long drink with a lovely leaf of coriander, or “Le Coral” in a pretty glass in the shape of a sea-urchin. Wow ! Unplug, 57 rue d’Anjou, Paris 8. www.unplugbar.com
A fervent defender of traditional pastry-making, Chef Sébastien Gaudard adds a touch of enchantment to the start of the year with two versions of a frangipane “galette” : one with almond cream and a light fragrance of “grand agricole” rum from Martinique, or cocoa with frangipane cream flavoured with chocolate. For the king or queen who finds the white porcelain “bean”, a sublime crown to be chosen from three iconic creations, re-edited this year. Sébastien Gaudard, 1 rue des Pyramides, Paris 1er. www.sebastiengaudard.com
In homage to the Paris of yesteryear, capital of partying and vaudeville, Le Minet Galant refers in its title to a play by Feydeau, “La Puce à l’Oreille” ! In a chic, velvety atmosphere composed of navy blue benchseats, gilded mirrors and items from antique markets, this bistrot headed up by Jérôme Jeusselin and Adrien Briot treats guests to traditional bistronomic cuisine deeply grounded in classics : “terrine de campagne” with green pepper, pork loin “confit”, grilled veal cutlet, even onion soup ! A sincere address. Le Minet Galant, 8 rue Monsigny, Paris 2 (01 40 20 42 16).
Democratizing coffee specialities and restoring coffee roasting to the heart of the experience, such is the ambition proclaimed by Loutsa, a brand created in Lyon in 2018, which has just inaugurated a new address in Paris. Tucked away in the Passage Jouffroy at the heart of the 9th arrondissement, this address proposing bespoke coffee emits intoxicating fragrances. Clients treat themselves on the spot to their favourite coffee (filtered, latte, expresso), do their shopping, and can even attend a “caféologie” workshop. Loutsa, Passage Jouffroy, 10 boulevard Montmartre, Paris 9. www.loutsa.fr
In the midst of the patio of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, the ephemeral Taera restaurant invites guests to immersion in Venezuelan culture through its cuisine, ambiance and craftsmanship, 7 days a week, from noon to 7 p.m. This colourful address is designed by the talented Victoria Vallenilla, Executive Chef at the Coya Monte-Carlo restaurant. Monaco. Place du Casino. (00 377 98 06 88 45)
Until January 7th, the Carlton Cannes - Regent Hotel celebrates the magic of the festive season with a wide variety of activities and experiences designed to create precious memories. A skating-rink of 120 m2 is to be discovered in its gardens - a first for a Côte d’Azur hotel ! A gourmet Chalet then offers a selection of pancakes, waffles and warm wines... Finally, Christmas and New Year brunches in the Grand Salon guarantee an enchanting break. Cannes. 58, boulevard de la Croisette. (04 93 06 40 06)
From December 21st, the beach restaurant of the Beau Rivage in Nice will open for lunch in the festive period and until January 7th, and then re-open at the end of January for the entire winter. The seasonal menu gives priority to local flavours with locally sourced and meticulously selected ingredients. Nice. 107, quai des Etats-Unis. (04 92 00 46 80)
A real institution in the life of Monaco, the Café de Paris has just re-opened its doors on the Place du Casino after 19 months devoted to its metamorphosis. The philosophy inspiring this new Café de Paris ? Great classics of the French “brasserie”, stylishly interpreted in an historic “brasserie” atmosphere re-invented by the design and interior architecture firm, David Collins Studio. The bonus is a new terrace of 200 m2 on the upper floor, offering a one-off view of the Place du Casino. Monaco. Place du Casino (00 377 98 06 76 23)
