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.
On the famous Place des Lices, Maison Revka’s second address in Saint-Tropez is tucked away in a beautiful garden. In this bucolic setting, guests discover absolute musts on a Parisian menu : smoked salmon, “coulibiac”, linguine with caviar, together with new seasonal offerings such as sea-bass tartare, potato millefeuilles with caviar, King Crab salad... Saint-Tropez. Place des Lices - 17, place du XVe corps. www.maisonrevka.com
After treating the Right Bank to the Brasseries Bellanger, Dubillot and Martin, the “Nouvelle Garde” group has crossed over to the Left Bank and launched its fourth address in the midst of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Everything that contributed to the success of the three other brasseries is to be found here, with an extra dose of chic for the decor and a menu brimming with fish, such as a fine “sole meunière” and a selection of caviar from La Maison Sturia. Brasserie des Prés, 6 Cour du Commerce Saint-André, Paris 6. (01 42 03 21 10) www.nouvellegardegroupe.com
The 5-star Hôtel Raphael has made a big comeback, unveiling this season its sublime rooftop restaurant designed as a duo with the Moma Group (Mimosa, Lapérouse). Head for the roof in a scenic elevator and discover this sunny terrace offering one of the most jaw-dropping head-to-heads with the Eiffel Tower. Staged by designer Alexis Mabille, this ultra-chic getaway extends its Mediterranean style to a menu paying tribute to iconic recipes from Italy and the South of France. A breath of fresh air ! Hôtel Raphael Paris, 17 avenue Kléber, Paris 16. Ouvert tous les jours en continu de 12h à 23h. www.raphael-hotel.com
Treat yourself to these ice lollies from La Maison du Chocolat, both smooth and intense ! Made by the duo Nicolas Cloiseau, chef at La Maison du Chocolat, and MOF ice-cream maker David Wesmaël, these frozen gems in three flavours include ultra-delicious hazelnut chocolate/caramel and milk chocolate. Yield to temptation ! La Maison du Chocolat, 225 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8. (01 42 27 39 33).
The trendy Hôtel Hoxton embraces Italy and falls for the charms of the ‘’Dolce Vita’’… Head for its terrace unfurling all the fragrance of Sicily, with large wooden tables, striped parasols, aromatic plants and colourful tableware. On the menu, sun-blessed cuisine with enticing summery aromas : deep-fried courgette flowers, pasteque watermelon pastrami-style, rhubarb in pastry... To quench your thirst, six cocktails created in partnership with Italian liqueur producer, Italicus. Terrasse Mercatino au the Hoxton, 30-32 rue du Sentier, Paris 2. Ouverte de 12h à 15h et 18h à 22h30. www.thehoxton.com
The event of this summer at the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo ? The launch of the gastronomic restaurant Les Ambassadeurs by star-rated Chef Christophe Cussac. Prolonging a splendid open kitchen, the dining-room has been decorated by Jacques Garcia and hosts a comfortable private lounge. The perfect atmosphere for discovering the sheer excellence of the Chef’s cuisine, and spectacular desserts conjured up by Pastry Chef Patrick Mesiano. Monaco. Hôtel Metropole. 4, avenue de la Madone. (+377 93 15 15 10)
Fusion cuisine has taken over at the 5-star hotel Le Kube in Saint-Tropez. Throughout the season, its Moloko restaurant proposes cuisine inspired by Asia and the Mediterranean, together with signature cocktails with a Japanese influence. All relished in an exceptional setting between lush vegetation and the turquoise sea. Gassin. Hôtel Kube. 13, chemin du Rogon de la Valette. (04 94 97 20 00)
Inside the 5-star Hôtel Renaissance in Aix-en-Provence, the Palm’s Pool Club has just opened with brand new decor recalling a Mediterranean beach. Every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., this refreshing oasis proposes a menu of refined tapas to be savoured poolside, along with delicious, creative cocktails, and seasonal cuisine proposed by Vincent Merly. Aix-en-Provence. 320, avenue Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (04 86 91 55 02)
Or “Sous les Pins”, the name of the restaurant at the Maeght Foundation run by the star-rated team, Les Agitateurs de Nice. Every day, this address combining simplicity with gourmet poetry proposes a fresh lunchtime menu concocted by committed producers spreading the word about the terroir around Nice. A unique, 6-course gastronomic menu is proposed on Friday and Saturday evenings. Saint-Paul de Vence. Fondation Maeght. 623, Chemin des Gardettes. (04 93 32 45 96)
The beach restaurant of the Majestic in Cannes bears the signature of one of the stars of world gastronomy : Mauro Colagreco. This multi-star chef has imagined an inviting summer table where the finest meat and fish are cooked, grilled and simmered on embers and flames. The wood fire guarantees exquisite taste and flavours for each dish. Cannes. 10 boulevard de la Croisette. (04 92 98 77 00)
Decorated by interior architect Juliette Rubel, this new vegetarian spot is hypnotic for its play on mirrors and high-vitamin orange in liberal doses. In this feel-good address with a charming terrace, open non-stop all day long, clients come to savour the cuisine of chef Medhi Favri (ex-Chardenoux des Prés) who treats guests to little dishes, generous and laid-back, with no meat or fish, but surprising and uplifting. An option for gourmets consisting of homemade ice-creams is highly recommended! Maslow, 14 Quai de la Mégisserie, Paris 1er. Ouvert du lundi au dimanche de 8h30 à Minuit. www.maslow-group.com
Imagine an apartment in which everything becomes a work of art, from parquet floors to chandeliers and a spoon for jam, even the air one breathes ! This is the “experience project” signed by artist Milène Guermont. After four years of reflection, sketches and experiments, and no fewer than 100 talents in French expertise mobilized for the project, she has opened the doors to the house bearing her name, at the heart of the 9th arrondissement of Paris. An immersive work of art that revolutionizes the concept of the home, to offer an unprecedented interactive and sensorial experience. Jusqu’au 7 décembre 2023, Maison Guermont, 29 rue de la Bruyère, Paris 9. www.maisonguermont.com
Already at the helm of the Pompette dining bar, Mathieu Grichois and Jordan Robinson extend their offerings at this very enticing address proclaiming its devotion to fried chicken. On the menu, farm-raised chicken from Les Landes and Bresse, marinaded in homemade butter milk, covered in spicy breadcrumb batter, then dispatched in burgers or accompanied by divine sauces made on the spot. Very, very tasty ! Dogma, 10 rue des Petites Ecuries, Paris 10. Ouvert du mardi au samedi de 12h à 15h et de 19h à 22h.
Second time around for Bältis which, after conquering Le Marais last year, doubles down in the gourmet neighbourhood of Montorgueil ! All aboard for Lebanon with ice-creams with oriental flavours and ingredients sourced from organic agriculture. To celebrate this second address, two new flavours have appeared on the menu : an addictively smooth thyme/olive-oil ice-cream, and a sorbet with dried figs relished like candy. Yummy ! Bältis, 54 rue Tiquetonne, Paris 2. Ouvert tous les jours de 12h à 23h.
Part of the legendary Hôtel Montalembert, a real institution in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Montalembert brasserie has treated itself to a facelift under the direction of interior architect Pascal Allaman, who has reinstated all the splendour of this intimate setting. In shades of blue and green, it has been endowed with enveloping forms and unfurls several lounges including the Salon Gallimard which can be privatized. In the dishes, the “so frenchy” cuisine of chef Jérôme Jullion proposes great brasserie classics. Chic. Brasserie Montalembert, 3-5 rue de Montalembert, Paris 6. (01 45 49 68 68).
This season, on the legendary beach of Pampelonne, Bagatelle is celebrating its 10th anniversary. A festive address flaunting the joy of living, this summertime restaurant where chef Rocco Seminara proposes Mediterranean recipes comes with a beach club offering sun loungers, a swimming pool, “boulodrome” and boutique, all backed by a trendy musical backcloth. Ramatuelle. Les Tamaris. Chemin de Matarane. (04 94 79 83 25)
At the tip of Cap Martin, between Monaco and the Italian border, the beach of the 5-star Maybourne Hotel is installed on the rocks. Clients can arrive directly from the sea, mooring their boats at the wooden pontoon with skipper service provided. The restaurant proposes a seasonal menu signed by 3-star Chef Mauro Colagreco, ranging from “linguine alle vongole” to spiny lobster, grilled octopus, Burrata cheese and a retweaked “Tropézienne”. Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. 42, avenue Winston Churchill. (04 93 37 50 00)
At the heart of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Mademoiselle is a new Epicurean address, a brasserie, tea-room, fine grocery store, pastry shop and restaurant ! It has been created by the team previously at the helm of the legendary Voile d’Or. Here, Isabelle and Murielle Lorenzi aim to perpetuate the art of living and hospitality on the Côte d’Azur, all day long, 7 days a week. St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. 2, avenue Denis Séméria. (04 93 01 93 51)
For the high season, Parisian Chef Valentine Davas has arrived at Vigna, an inviting summer address in the midst of one of Provence’s oldest vineyard estates: Le Château de La Martinette. Throughout the season, she will propose gourmet cuisine bearing the stamp of the estate’s rich biodiversity. Lorgues. 4005, Chemin de La Martinette. (O4 13 35 40 80)
Dating back to the 18th century, Le Palace Airelles Gordes - La Bastide is the jewel in the crown of the hill-top village of Gordes. A restaurant and chic itinerant club where Asia meets up with Provence, Le TIGrr has taken up its summer quarters here. The terrace offers a spectacular view of sunsets and landscapes in the Alpilles. Gordes. 61, rue de la Combe. (04 90 72 12 12)
