A page of history
The workshop Visconti and the rising sun
Following passion as a compass, Sigrid de Montrond, manager of the renowned Atelier Visconti, located in the eponymous street, was guided towards the Pacific Ocean. That is how her interest in the land of the Rising Sun came about, little less than a year ago, when...
GALET, exceptional French loafers
Going by the name of “French loafers”, the House Galet is a world of canvas, exotic leathers, suede and pony skin style and models that you’ll discover at this stylish label from rue de l’Odéon. By reinterpreting the classical shape of the slipper, with the great idea...
The beauty institute Carita in Saint-Germain
The beauty institute Carita settles in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés The very best of beauty care products can now be found at the heart of Saint-Germain. The brand has chosen to move into the hotel Bel Ami’s spa –one of the highest rated 5-star hotel-spas of...
Bernardin, authentic elegance
Open since last September, the Bernardin store has quickly established itself as a men’s elegance fashion hotspot in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. From classics (John Smedley or Stetson) to the best designers (A.B.C.L Japan or Arpenteur), the range is wide at the image of...
2016: exotic summer at Wax Flower
“Rarity, particularity, singularity” are Grégory, are the three florist creators’, Grégory, Thierry and Frédéric’s three summer wishes. In addition to the classics, the beautiful season is going to be colourful with exotic plants! During our visit, they were...
Taokan duplicates its know-how at Rive Droite
Things are happening at Taokan, the Chinese gastronomic restaurant, that has made its marks in just 3 years, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés! The Taokan House has indeed crossed the Seine 4 months ago, for the Saint-Honoré district, to open a second restaurant with the same...
Clair de jour: light and glamorous sensuality
Cécile Mignault is a soft-spoken lady with golden hands. Her specialty? Creating, restoring and bringing back long-forgotten lamps and lampshades. Favouring custom work and unique pieces, she has just been registered on the website Zelit, the craftsman’s bible. In...
We say yes to the spa Caudalie in Paris!
The brand Caudalie, well-known for its skincare products combining vine and grape’s natural active agents and maximum effectiveness, just settled in rue des Saints-Pères. A cosy space where lovely My-Hanh, Gaëlle and Nathalie, will help you view life through...
The Café de la Mairie: another institution!
An institution doesn’t change… it evolves. For instance, the Café de la Marie and its unique and exceptional location, facing the Saint-Sulpice church. In addition to the brasserie’s menu, today you can order the “plat du jour” –daily special. If you feel like having...
The Cours George: Wellness and Fitness
This century-old atypical place is, first of all, a family affair. Valentine, the very dynamic current executive took up the reins to bring on modernity. Here you can have Pilates, yoga, stretching classes or strengthen your body with the latest Power Plate’s...
Regal Paris, gastronomy between friends
What a pleasure to discover a place which at the same time is a delicatessen, a caterer and a restaurant, and where you quickly realise that Alexandre and John, the two founder-brothers, gourmets and travellers, break new ground. In 6 months, the brand has become...
Sandra Biloé, when art is fashionable
Sandra Bilboé is an artist. This vivacious Franco-Brazilian woman paints on glass. Her work reflects her childhood spent in the heat of the equatorial forest, the joy of a shimmering life, where colours seem to spin like the beginning of a firework! The transparency...
Le Tigrr settles in Saint-Germain
To the question “What are your opening hours?” Arnaud Duhem, one of the managers of Le Tigrr, answers maliciously: “Le Tigrr it’s from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. and beyond when the feeling is right”. The tone is set to define this new concept –which already has his aficionados...
Le Petit Capri Bazar, a trattoria the way we like it
Things happen at rue Mabillon! A tasty brand just moved into the Petit Mabillon, right in front of the –soon to be– new market place. On the first floor is the grocery store. Filippo and his sidekicks share artisanal products from their childhood with us: fresh...
Graine de pastel: the virtues and benefits of a forgotten plant
A truly sensory experience to discover in a precious and cosy environment.
Treasure hunt at Thanner drugstore
Some shops really give character to the area, the Thanner drugstore is one of them! At rue de Buci, you can’t miss its well supplied : baskets, bags, picnic cases and coloured shopping bags catch the eye of passers-by. Véronique and Georges Thanner, who took over the...
Week-ends like no other
We fell for these Lords of the castle, our hosts, in their sumptuous residences, just 2 hours from Paris.
Monteverdi, the living painting of Saint-Germain
If there is one place that expresses the unique effervescence and essence of Saint-Germain, it’s Monteverdi’s. A 120-cover restaurant that appears like 40, thanks to its incomparable cosiness where deep armchairs in glossy brown and pigeon blue blend harmoniously into...