What to do in Paris this weekend (Nov 29- Dec 1ᵉʳ)
This weekend, Paris Select Book brings you the chicest addresses discovered during the week. Eating well, pampering yourself, marvelling at the sights and sounds, all essential before the madness of the festive season.
Which superb Mediterranean restaurant to try?
Delano Café by Thierry Marx: Maison Delano’s intimate Mediterranean address
In this intimate boutique hotel, cuisine takes on a special dimension. The magic happens thanks to the collaboration between Thierry Marx, renowned Michelin-starred chef, and Paolo Minelli, an Italian chef whose career is as brilliant as his benevolence. Trained in prestigious establishments such as the Louis XV in Monaco and the Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme, Paolo Minelli breathes a Mediterranean touch into a menu designed to highlight local, seasonal produce. Read more.
What chic little gift could you give yourself?
Jacquemus and Trudon: a fragrant collaboration
Simon Porte Jacquemus, a designer with a style steeped in his native Provence, is venturing once again into the world of lifestyle. This winter, he collaborates with Trudon, a French wax house founded in 1643. The result is a refined candle. The candle is part of the Winter Retreat collection, a nod to the warmth and comfort of winter. See also.
What Parisian event not to miss?
Le Grand Tasting Paris: the big event for wine lovers
On November 29 and 30, 2024, Le Grand Tasting Paris will return to the Carrousel du Louvre for its 19th edition. This not-to-be-missed event, organized by Bettane+Desseauve, will bring together leading French and international producers, as well as nuggets unearthed by Bettane+Desseauve experts. Read more.
Where to get a great haircut?
Who is Étienne Sekola, the hairdresser who’s making the internet and the stars go wild?
Étienne Sekola redefines the world of hairdressing by fusing technique and emotion. Through his Parisian salon-gallery, he transforms every cut into a work of art, celebrating individual identity. Located at 5 rue Aubriot, Paris 4th arrondissement, Étienne Sekola’s salon is designed as a living gallery. The space embodies his artistic and human vision of hairdressing. “When you push open the gallery doors, people open up, even deliver themselves.” Read more.
Where to go for a gourmet break?
Maison Bernachon: Lyon’s artisan chocolate in Paris
To enter the world of Bernachon is to discover much more than a chocolate maker. It’s to enter a family home, a unique savoir-faire, and a tradition handed down with passion for three generations. Founded in 1953 by Maurice Bernachon, Bernachon has established itself as a benchmark for artisan chocolate. In 1975, the family alliance with Paul Bocuse strengthened this heritage by blending gastronomy and chocolate-making. Today, the third generation perpetuates this tradition with the same care and passion. Read more.
What’s the best way to spend the weekend?
Christmas lights in Paris: discover the most beautiful spots
Every year, Paris is transformed into a veritable showcase of light for the Christmas season. Discover the not-to-be-missed Christmas illuminations for this 2024 season, where every neighborhood shines with a thousand lights. Read more.
