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P.5 Editorial P.6 Traditional Paris Discover the real Paris, as experienced by Parisians P.14 Trendy Paris Discover up-and-coming Paris, the Paris of young designers P.22 Glamour Paris Discover chic Paris, the Paris of the fashionistas

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Dear buyer, For this new edition of Mode City we are delighted to be introducing Paris Mode, an on-trend fashion inspiration circuit in the heart of Paris. This guide features a selection of addresses and venues that are stupendous, amusing and fascinating performed by the online magazine Do it in Paris. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a choice of three themes: traditional, hip and glamour that can take you through Paris and reveal the latest, not-to-be-missed places to hang out in the capital: restaurants, bars, exhibitions, novel boutiques and new venues. Check out Paris Mode and gain inspiration! The Mode City team

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11 must-visit addresses: 1. Colette 2. Abou d’Abi 3. Mini Palais 4. Les folies d’Elodie 5. Les anges ont la peau douce 6. Nouveau Carette 7. Fleuriste Eric Chauvin 8. Piscine Josephine Baker 9. Park Hyatt Paris - Vendôme 10. Ralph Lauren 11. Yves Saint Laurent : «La Révolution de la mode»

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CONCEPT STORE

Colette

The number one meeting point for both the ultimate in trendy and the run-of-the-mill, it always feels good to check out what’s in fashion here. And why should you go? For the selection of books, DVDs and high-tech accessories among other things… You’ll always find THE perfect little (or large) gift here! The store is also especially popular for its excellent selection of cosmetics with exclusive well-loved brands, and the very latest in fashion and jewellery. Downstairs is the timeless, must-visit Water Bar with its pleasing atmosphere (and a special mention for the fat-free cheesecake by Jean-Paul Hévin)! 213, rue Saint Honoré 75008 Paris - 01 55 35 33 90 - www.colette.fr FASHION SHOPPING ADDRESS

Abou d’Abi

The first Abou d’Abi Bazar multi-brand store was opened among the fabric seconds shops and wholesalers of the Marais. Selling in vogue brands such as Vanessa Bruno, Isabel Marant, Sandro and Iro, the retailer proved a big hit, with another store eventually opening not far from here. The new Abou d’Abi Bazar was set up in a former art gallery and is again enjoying great success. With its four Parisian shops, the concept store offers a selection that’s always highly individual, and its buyers are constantly tracking down new exclusive labels. It’s not by chance that this brand bazar has established itself as an essential address for Parisian fashionistas! 125 rue vieille du temple - 75003 paris - 01 42 71 13 26 - www.aboudabibazar.com LUNCH ADDRESS

Mini Palais

This is the eatery where the beautiful people hang out! Enjoy watching the gourmet and refined flypast in the enormous restaurant of the Grand Palais that has attracted the Paris smart set since it first opened. Superstar architects. The maestros of design were commandeered to bring out the best of this XXL space! The incredible and successful interior design by Gilles & Boissier is in keeping with their reputation. Let’s eat with Eric Fréchon! The three star chef from the Hôtel Bristol has devised a divine brasserie menu for the setting. In gastronomic terms, the Mini Palais is to the Bristol

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what ready-to-wear clothing is to haute couture. On the menu? Clafoutis with Corrèze ceps, lobster club sandwich, duck breast and foie gras burgers with truffle jus, sweetbreads with aged Comté cheese, fresh cod, and coriander broth. For desert, a giant rum baba or a cream and cheese fontainebleau. We looove: The idea of a real home-from-home with its very own catering service. As well as a simple lunch or dinner, you can drop by for a quick tea-time snack, have a late lunch at 3pm, spend an evening on the big sofas while enjoying happy-hour nibbles or come for a post-theatre supper served up to midnight. Make the most of the loveliest covered terrace in Paris with a view of the Alexandre III bridge. Lunch menu: €28 - À la carte: €40-50 3, avenue Winston Churchill - 75008 Paris 01 42 56 42 42 LINGERIE SWIMWEAR ADDRESS

Les folies d’Elodie

Located in the 16th arrondissement, Les folies d’Elodie was set up by two sisters, Cathy and Nanou, and offers an extraordinary choice of lingerie. Decorated with antique furniture, the store is both glamorous and retro. Bras, corsets and baby doll nighties are adorned with silk and lace for the pleasure of die-hard romantics. Famous for their lingerie, the two sisters were also the trail-blazers of the fashion for innerwear as outerwear. Les Folies d’Elodie also sells ready-to-wear clothing and accessories for dogs! Lingerie is on top and we’re loving it! 56, avenue Paul Doumer - 75116 Paris - 01 45 04 93 57 BEAUTY TREATMENT ADDRESS

Les anges ont la peau douce

Angels have soft skin - that’s what’s on offer from this new express treatment concept, designed for women in a hurry. Thirty minutes flat to acquire angelic beauty. Adapted to the needs of today’s women, this universe of high-end beauty has cleverly understood it all. A pretty, light-filled space, a line of fresh and efficient products and an ultra-pro team. No more excuses not to look after yourself! In just one half hour, you can benefit from a beauty ritual for face,

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hands, feet and even body. Rendez-vous des anges instant beauty treatment: 30 min/€46 The added bonus: after your treatment, you’ll be lightly made up and a dry shampoo applied to your hair so you can go back to work, out to dinner or out on the town. Looking like an angel of course! Open Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 8pm - Closed Sunday 254, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré - 75008 Paris - 01 47 64 48 24 GOURMET BREAK

New Carette Tearoom

A real institution right on the Place des Vosges with its own terrace... This chic and ultra-gourmet address gets the French tearoom experience just right - suitably Gallic pastries, cosy and warm, served by ladies in white aprons... For breakfast: a marvellous hot chocolate or coffee and croissant for €7, unless you prefer to indulge in the tempting brunch served each morning! Freshly squeezed juices + hot drink + pastries + bread, butter and jam + scrambled eggs (their specialty!). And why not bring home a few macaroons, chestnut cream cakes or other cult pastries? We love... The decor by Hubert de Givenchy, the nephew of the famous couturier, who has preserved the Art Deco ambiance and caned chairs of the original tearoom on the Place du Trocadéro. Fab! Its terrace under the arches of the square: sunny in summer, warmed in winter by heaters, and with a view of the garden. 25, place des Vosges - 75003 Paris - 01 48 87 94 07 AN ADDRESS FOR BEAUTY AND INSPIRATION

Fleuriste Eric Chauvin

Florist Eric Chauvin produces highly refined bouquets from an incredible selection of super-fresh flowers, achieving a perfect balance between spectacle and emotion. Never overly-formal but always elegant, inspired by wildflowers but never kitsch, his bouquets are quite simply true marvels both for the eyes and for the nose. He’s THE florist of sophisticated Parisians, and it’s not for nothing that fashionistas are desperate to tear a leaf out of his book! It’s also a popular destination for sourcing great ideas for future dinner parties. 22, rue Jean Nicot - 75007 Paris 01 45 50 43 54 - www.unjourdefleurs.com

Piscine Josephine Baker

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At the amazing Joséphine Baker pool, on the banks of the Seine, you can tone your pretty legs for next to nothing! At the foot of the imposing François Mitterrand Library, on the river and level with the water, you can play at being a Parisian mermaid. The idea? You can also join aqua-jogging or aqua-cycling classes to prepare for those tanning sessions on the beach. There’s nothing like a good dose of cardio training to lose weight and control cellulite! With its unrivalled view of the Seine, this is THE pool of the summer! How much? (€6 for classes and €3 entrance fee) Port de la Gare - Quai François Mauriac - 75013 Paris - 01 56 61 96 50 BAR

Park Hyatt Paris - Vendôme

You can easily picture yourself in a scene from one of Sofia Coppola’s movies here. It’s glamourissimo and a far cry from the other luxury hotels in this part of Paris. This particular Hyatt cultivates a contemporary appeal and its ”anti-Chesterfield armchair” philosophy is deeply embedded in the Parisian mind of what a hotel bar should be. To kick off a dream evening, why not settle down near the ultra-modern fireplace, unless you prefer the gracious square courtyard for inveterate smokers (and a hotspot for incognito stars), while sipping a stupendous cocktail that only a few luxury hotels get right. The genius big shot behind these magical nectars at the bar is Yann Daniel, a mixing god and creator of the now mythical Park Hyatt Flower, a cocktail made with champagne, lychees and rose. The haute couture tapas are a perfect match for long drinks: mini-burgers, eggs with foie gras and other delicate finger foods. Bar: 2pm to 2am - Fireplace room: 6.30pm to 2am Tapas: from €9 to €25 - Cocktail Park Hyatt Flower: €25 5, rue de la Paix - 75002 Paris - 01 58 71 12 34 - www.paris.vendome.hyatt.com DINNER ADDRESS

Ralph Lauren

Why not check out a stunning architectural project and the very New York collection of Ralph Lauren while also feasting on US delights in the store’s eatery? A preppy and peppy restaurant in the delightful courtyard of the mansion, where you can enjoy a luxury burger or top-class crab salad. Major US renovation has been combined with Saint-Germain style: craftspeople

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and creative specialists have produced a stunning end result with Versailles wooden flooring, typically French fireplaces and gilding over the 5 floors of a private mansion. In the words of the designer, a homage to the ”glamour, culture and artistic spirit of Paris”. 173, boulevard Saint-Germain - 75006 Paris 01 44 77 76 00 - www.ralphlauren.fr ARTY ADDRESS

Yves Saint Laurent : «La Révolution de la mode»

In the middle of the 1960s, while the great fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent pursued his artistic career in haute couture, he was also tapping into the emergence of a new world. It was at this point that he decided to launch what would become known as ”ready-to-wear”: more affordable collections, intended not for ”blasé multimillionaires”, but for bold and attractive working women. The opening of his store on 26 September 1966 at 21, rue de Tournon would be the dazzling manifesto for this new movement. No matter that the street saw little passing traffic, from the very next day society’s elite were already clamouring at the doors. ”The Fashion Revolution” exhibition takes you into the world of this luxury boutique designed by the talented Isabelle Hebey. Discover the Djinn purple bench that our grandmothers sat on, the lamps by the American-Japanese artist Isamu Noguchi, the red panelling, and the very first ready-to-wear collections by the great man who is still filling certain family trunks. An exhibition so realistic that you want to push aside the hangers for a better view, and which is bound to move you! 3, rue Léonce Reynaud 75116 Paris Tickets: 7 euros Concessions: 5 euros 5 March to 17 July 2011 Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm (9pm Thursdays)

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11 must-visit addresses: 1. Merci 2. Odetta 3. Passage 53 4. Atelier Louise Feuillère 5. Bar à brushing : HypeandHairy 6. Horror picture tea 7. Jeanne A 8. Carole Fakiel Experience 9. Rosa bonheur 10. Le derrière 11. Librairie Galignani

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Merci

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Slotted between a garden and a courtyard, in a former furniture fabrics warehouse in the Haute Marais district, the Merci concept store is redefining what a 21st century shop should be: relevant and generous! As soon as you walk in, a kind of alchemy takes place between the cleverly worked space of the building’s industrial past and the excellence of the fashion and decorative products on show. The ”arty” feel reinforces the wide-ranging product offer exquisitely arranged over 1500m2 with a mix that includes contemporary design and antique objects, vintage and designer clothing, hardware, haberdashery, flowers, a bookshop, café and restaurant. Visionary and committed, the capital’s very first charity shop donates a proportion of its profits to an assistance fund for children’s charities. A commendable initiative that’s worth travelling to see and which already has the backing of fashion designers, intellectuals and celebrities. The cherry on the cake is the attractive restaurant on the lower ground floor with a garden view. On the menu are ultra-fresh and healthy dishes: fennel-courgette carpaccio with pink peppercorns, quinoa with lemongrass, quiche of the day and some fantastic desserts (walnut and hazelnut cake, red fruit crumble). Allow €15. 111, boulevard Beaumarchais - 75003 Paris - 01 42 77 00 33 FASHION SHOPPING ADDRESS

Odetta

Or the well-kept secret of an intimate fashion boutique that has carved its niche in the court of the great. The idea? One of the best vintage boutiques in Paris for finding carefully selected second-hand clothes, shoes and bags but also real collector pieces. Such as? Superb brand new pumps by Louis Vuitton, Pierre Hardy or Louboutin for €220, a Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs chiffon and sequin dress from the late 90s for €400, a Chloé lace embroidered dress (€200), famous label boots, an unusual selection of decorative items, among other things. 76, rue des Tournelles - 75003 Paris 01 48 87 08 61 www.odettavintage.com

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Passage 53

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It’s THE food buzz of the moment! This highly unusual bistro, nestled in an old Parisian covered passage, has just won its second Michelin star. The promise? A venue that is both unpretentious and at the same time beautifully designed, oozing charm with its Art Deco tiling and impeccable, relaxed service. Its greatest asset? A highly gastronomic and very Parisian eatery where you can laugh out loud or show up in jeans to enjoy a delightful meal without airs and graces. Super light! Even the most diet-conscious will love it here. Like a gourmet fashion show, designer plates follow one after the other like pieces in a collection: graphically beautiful, colourful, glowingly fresh, all in a light and ultra-refined style. Top chef... The Japanese chef Sako works only with the very best in meats (Hugo Desnoyers, the rock-star of butchers) and applies true genius to vegetables. The result? A little dish that resembles a Japanese garden. On the table... Like a gourmet gift, the menu is a surprise! In other words, each dish is a little gift waiting to be discovered. And each haute couture plate reveals a beautifully presented model. The must-tries. Under a finely-cut piece of Japanese daikon, a fresh and sensual scallop. An ode to the Jerusalem artichoke: mashed with a hint of sweetness and topped with an artichoke and truffle biscuit. Sublime! Oysters under a fluffy apple mousse and haddock foam with beluga caviar. And the desserts... They arrive all at once, like a deluxe gourmet café. On the programme? A chocolate tart with salted butter caramel biscuit, a mini tarte tatin, a little pot of milk chocolate, passion fruit and puffed rice, for that luxury crunch. We also like! Its top-class wines by the glass such as Gevrey Chambertin (€18 per glass). The prices? €55 for a 5-course lunch menu. €95 for the lunch and evening tasting menus (ten courses and five desserts) Reservation recommended. Closed Sundays and Mondays. 53, passage des Panoramas - 75002 Paris - 01 42 33 04 35 - www.passage53.com LINGERIE SWIMWEAR ADDRESS

Atelier Louise Feuillère

In her 17th arrondissement workshop, Louise produces made-to-measure corsets and bras. For the larger woman, the smaller woman or women who simply enjoy gorgeous lingerie...Louise, winner of the 2008 title Best Craftsperson in France, can design a dream bra in 5 appointments. Lace is in abundance, sewing machines are visible and Louise’s smile is reassuring: it’s the miracle recipe for an intimate bespoke service! Please note that Louise works by appointment only (except on Saturdays when the workshop is open to the public). 102, rue des dames - 75017 Paris - 01 42 93 17 76 www.louisefeuillere.com

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Blow dry bar: HypeandHairy

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While New Yorkers and Londoners have fully embraced the blow dry bar, French women have been less well catered for until now. Good news! The concept has recently established itself in the capital. Offering drop-in blow drying and express hairdos, at HypeandHairy the sound of styling brushes and the hubbub of hairdryers make a fine chorus. Before a business lunch or romantic dinner, overloaded working girls and Parisian women in a hurry can easily accommodate a 20-minute blow dry, with no need for an appointment and rock-bottom prices. Let’s hope that this blow dry bar is the first of many! The added bonus: HypeandHairy also offers beauty treatments, waxing, manicures and pedicures, as well as modelling... express and customized beauty packages to bring out your best in 30 minutes. You’ll soon be totally addicted! 3, rue Taitbout 75009 Paris - 09 51 84 28 08 - www.hypeandhairy.com GOURMET BREAK

Horror picture tea

The latest hip address? An unusual little tearoom that’s totally rock‘n’roll and off-the-wall, where grannies and their trashy teens are bound to have a good time around a cup of Kusmi tea and a brightly-coloured, divine pop pastry. The ELEGANGZ Collective and the young, talented and tattoo-covered pastry chef, Guillaume Sanchez (formerly of Delmontel, Ladurée), are now squatting this bistro in the 1st arrondissement, establishing a real Parisian institution. Gourmet treats... On the counter, super-modern pastries and cakes are presented under a glass bell begging you to try them. Which you ab-so-lu-tely must! Allow €15 Rock-attitude... From Thursday to Saturday, bohemian happy hour with arty happenings, and live music from up-and-coming young talent. What else? A tattoo parlour in the basement with genuine tattoo artists producing incredible designs that are always unique and fully customised. A far cry from the grotty punk dives, this is the chic and safe place to get your tattoo. 95, rue Saint-Honoré - 75001 Paris www.horrorpicturetea.com

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Carole Fakiel Experience

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We looove... This ultra-modern, stylish grocery store-cum-bistro, managed by the Astier team along the lines of La Tête dans les Olives. Tops: like a foodie concept store, you can have a bite to eat on the premises. The gourmet goodies on offer? Bigorre pork, a potato terrine, and perfectly matured camembert. Stock up on groceries for the house or little foodie gifts: Maison Anne Sophie Pic spices, Cédric Casanova olive oils, Berthier jams, Terres Exotiques preserves and other chic and local products by Terroirs d’Avenir. The added bonus: open on Sundays for lunch with the opportunity to purchase a new stock of goodies. 42, rue Jean-Pierre-Timbaud - 75011 Paris - 01 43 55 09 49

Carole Fakiel has lived, travelled and interacted with others... From these encounters and experiences, she has produced a vibrant environment combining her two passions, fashion and decorating. Firstly her fashion items, both ethnic and rock-inspired: collections of jackets, morning coats and blouses that incorporate all the modes of current fashion while mixed with artisan know-how from a country she is particularly fond of, India. Her decorative wares are totally in keeping with her clothing and can be adapted to your needs. She invents, creates and tracks down each individual piece. Designed like an apartment, this boutique offers a rich vein of inspiration and special finds. A caravan of style that is constantly moving, it changes according to the whims and inspirations of the lady of the house. We liked: the Fil de la Vie bracelets (€249) to offer loved ones, multi-coloured origami by Didier Huffschmitt (€120) and Khadi beach dresses (€130). Push open the door of this apartment where everything is for sale! 38, rue Fabert - 75007 Paris - 09 53 15 95 77

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Rosa bonheur

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What a beautiful day! Everyone’s off to the Rosa Bonheur to see the new decor in the bar! This ultra-trendy open-air café located in the Buttes Chaumont district of Paris is a hugely popular place for spending an evening under the stars, right in the middle of this huge park. Result? The perfect place! No-one will be refused entry (no doorman) and there’s always room, even for a crowd of 30. We love... the evening picnic nibbles that are so much more than just grub, thrilling the clientele in the form of great charcuterie and delicious dishes at mini prices. An easy solution for getting all your friends together, even if they’re totally broke! Serrano ham, chorizo, tabouleh, sea urchin taramasalata, salt cod and mashed potatoes, organic fruit cake to name but a few. We also like... drinking and dancing till midnight. Shot of tequila (€4) or a glass of champagne (€8). 2, avenue de la Cascade - 75019 Paris - 01 42 00 00 45 DINNER ADDRESS

Le Derrière

The idea? Dinner at Le Derrière is of course great food, but it’s also and especially the setting and the atmosphere. Here you can play table football, smoke in a cupboard or eat on a bed! You can’t get much cooler and quirky than that. The scene of the crime? The ultra-cool dining room designed as a house interior with kitchen, living room and so on. The must-have experience when you’re out with a group of ten friends? Reserve the bedroom on the first floor and eat on the beds. Super trendy! We looove... The possibility of a ping-pong knockabout in the dining room between cheese and dessert. The must-try? Drink your aperitif and smoke in the smoker’s corner hidden on the first floor behind a secret door. Designed as an atticcum-cabinet of curiosities, the boys love to have a natter around the XL football table! Top! The roast chicken and casserole dishes for sharing. Delicious cooking at reasonable prices (€30). Even open Sundays! Reservations recommended, it’s THE address of the summer! 69, rue des Gravilliers - 75003 Paris - 01 44 61 91 95 - 20h à 23h30 - Closed monday

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Librairie Galignani

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Opened in 1856 on the rue de Rivoli opposite the Tuileries Gardens, this English bookshop still enjoys a prestigious reputation. In a refined and cosy setting, it offers a huge choice of books on art, French and English literature - real treasures for lovers of rare books. There are also children’s books in English (including the famous Beatrix Potter), an excellent cinema section (biographies of Marylin, Chaplin, the 2010 American Actors’ Yearbook etc.), and a literature and poetry corner, together with some wonderful cookery books in English (I love Cake by Trish Deseine, €19). 224, rue de Rivoli - 75001 Paris 01 42 60 76 07

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11 adresses incontournables : 1. L’éclaireur 2. HOD 3. Nanashi 4. Yoba 5. Paris New York 6. It Mylk 7. La librairie Artcurial 8. Les Mauvaises Graines 9. Schmuck 10. 39V 11. «Madame Grès»

CONCEPT STORE

L’éclaireur

You go there... more to ”visit fashion” than for an exorbitantly expensive shopping trip. For the record: this boutique is the latest jewel of the Hadida clan, the couture family that invented the ”luxury concept store”, the preferred showcase of the Lagerfelds, Marc Jacobs and other celebrity stylists. Their new shop window is highly impressive with an overtly sculptural feel. Boutique as work of art. Created by the designer Arne Quinze, the store has been styled as an experience with video projections, interactive installations and organic sculpture... See it to talk about it! 40, rue Sévigné - 75003 Paris - 01 48 87 10 22 - www.leclaireur.com FASHION SHOPPING ADDRESS

HOD

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Valérie Hajage, formerly of Céline, has opened an exciting new store that finally meets all the needs of fashionistas. Here you will find a hip selection of fantastic jewellery and gorgeous Indian scarves, ultra-fashionable Yvonne Yvonne bags, Moio printed and studded silk scarves… that will be a delight to show off this summer! The idiosyncratic decor is worth a trip in itself! 104, rue Vieille du Temple - 75003 Paris 09 53 15 83 34 LUNCH ADDRESS

Nanashi

Those in the know call it ”31 paradis”... The new bohemian staging of Lionel Bensemoun, an associate of André’s? A highly eastern version of his Baron nightclub, this little cafe is totally at ease with itself. It certainly serves the perfect drinks for passing party goers (Kitsuné, La Clique, the Fooding team): formica tables à la 1970s, a takeaway corner reminiscent of egg-buying at the market, and a large bar manned by busy, attractive bearded guys looking like country shepherds.Happy hour? Easy-going socializing: a one-litre mojito jug to share (€45) and de rigueur tapas: foie gras spring rolls (€2), beef fillet mini-sandwich (€5) or warm risotto (€8). We also like: their lunchtime bento box menu. 31, rue du Paradis - 75010 Paris - 01 40 22 05 55

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YOBA

The first ”naughty” shop with a luxury tag, Yoba, the four-star sex-shop opened a few years ago in this smart area of Paris. In the pretty show room with a boudoir feel, the idea is to shop for products that are sexy and amusing but never vulgar. You’re more likely to see elegant shoppers from the local area than young Lolitas... Even the most prudish are unlikely to be shocked. On the agenda: ravishing lingerie, chic and fun accessories (embroidered masks, fur whips) and other sex-toys. The ”Yoba demonstrator” can make a free home visit to one of the girls in the gang… and explain the joys and pleasures of the products. 11, rue du Marché Saint Honoré - 75001 Paris - 01 40 41 04 06 - www.yobaparis.com BEAUTY TREATMENT ADDRESS

Paris New York

current needs and whims, they can do it for you! Worth noting: make an appointment to avoid disappointment. From €5 for nail painting, €20 for manicures and €30 for pedicures 38, rue de Varenne - 75007 Paris - 01 42 84 02 39

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Treating yourself to an express manicure without paying top dollar is now possible with the all-new Paris/New York nail bar. In a funky American setting, between US-style foot spa and more than 200 OPI shades, it’s the perfect place for a little pampering before a romantic date or last-minute night out. On the menu: Nail painting, manicures, foot beauty treatments or nail extensions. Whatever your

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It Mylk

The idea? A high-end yoghurt shop set up by two beautiful Parisian women where you can enjoy delicious ice creams and a vast array of low-fat yogurts, made with super premium milk straight from the Ferme de Viltain... The setting? An all-blue kitchen opening onto a Scandinavian chic tearoom with vintage furniture and Liberty cushions! A stone’s throw from the Luxembourg Gardens, enjoy your healthy snack in a natural setting. On the delightful menu? To eat in or take away: ultra-gourmet fat-free yoghurts and ice creams that you can make up yourself from fruit, granola, caramel sauce, chocolate chips, mini macaroons, etc. The signature dessert? Ice cream creations and ”Kusmi Tea” detox cakes. Allow €4-5 - Open daily to 10pm. 15, rue de l’Ancienne Comédie - 75006 Paris - 01 43 26 84 13 - www.itmylk.fr AN ADDRESS FOR BEAUTY AND INSPIRATION

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La librairie Artcurial

Located in the prestigious Marcel Dassault mansion house on the Champs-Elysées roundabout, the Artcurial bookshop is a real goldmine. It offers an exceptional choice of books and is run by a team of qualified booksellers who are happy to assist you. It’s a real pleasure to leaf through the books on architecture, decorative arts, photography and design. The same building also houses an exhibition space, auction rooms and a conference room. Monday to Saturday, 10.30am to 8pm 7, Rond-Point Des Champs Elysées - 75008 Paris www.librairie.artcurial.com

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Les Mauvaises Graines

The latest in chic? Rather than tracking down retro furniture or racking your brains for decorative ideas, why not trendify your flat with the super-stylish flowers and plants you can pick up in this fashionable concept store? This is the place for ultra-modern and quirky greenery. Where? Les Mauvaises Graines, the amazing

concept store that has just opened in Montmartre. The owner, David, has invented the exclusive idea of ”rock n’ roll gardens” for his shop. Impossible to resist... their ”gardens-to-go”, designed as Japanese bento boxes, planted with natural and folksy greenery. Each ”miniature garden” bears the name of a rock group. Much more chic and way posher than giving a bunch of flowers! We loove... the reasonable prices: from €30 to €50 for each mini-garden. 25, rue Custine‬ - 75018 Paris - 01 55 79 71 35‬ - www.lesmauvaisesgraines.com BAR

Schmuck

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A new must-go address for a hip outing! Schmuck, formerly Tania, is an intimate club and cocktail bar, the refuge of night owls and leading names in French cinema (Gaspard Ulliel, Guillaume Canet, Mélanie Doutey) and other cuties on the lookout for stylish hunks... Top of the bill? The owners of this ”psychedelic cabinet of curiosities” are none other than actor Gilles Lelouch, producer Hugo Sélignac, Romain Dian, boss of the Culture Hall and Antoine de Tavernost. We love. The terrific cocktails. The must-try? The mandarin pool! The added bonus? A super-people place, but without swank. A very ”fashion girl” cast at the bar but not a parade of 14-year-old Ukrainian models. 43, rue de Ponthieu - 75008 Paris

It’s the latest place for flirting! An ideal hotspot to surprise your lover and really impress him! The address? A hidden door in a Haussmann building, right on avenue Georges V. Take the zippy lift to the top floor and emerge in an ultra-stylish restaurant with amazing appeal and a wonderfully pastoral terrace. Its ”secret venue for those in the know” attracts the couture elite in this fashion-focused district. Food-wise? Light and gastronomic designer cuisine by chef Frédéric Vardon, formerly of Ducasse. While the men may prefer fillet of beef Rossini, the girls can’t resist the raw scallops, crab salad and diced vegetables, or the vegetable casserole. The wild dessert? A Mont-Blanc chestnut cream desert that won’t wait! Please note! The restaurant is closed on Saturdays 39, avenue George V - 75008 Paris 01 56 62 39 05 - www.le39v.com

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«Madame Grès»

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Fashion fans should make a beeline for the Musée Bourdelle. The gorgeous collection of the great artist Madame Grès, taken from her real name Germaine Kebs, is on display for your pleasure. Known for her famous draping techniques, achieved using as little stitching as possible, Grès was also famous for the colours that she mixed and matched to perfection. While her work is known for its sculptural aesthetic, Grès dresses also convey rare purity and innocence. The sensuality emanating from the artist’s dresses transforms the exhibition and Museum into a kind of sublime dream which the visitor glides through with soft serenity! Tickets: €7 Musée Bourdelle - 18, rue Antoine Bourdelle 75015 Paris - 01 49 54 73 73

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