Paris, the best getaway to pamper yourself if you are pregnant
When you come to Paris , one of the first images that comes to mind is that of its cafes where Parisians spend hours dizzying a ** glass of wine ** and tasting delicious cheeses (unpasteurized, bien sûr !).
Luckily, behind the Parisian clichés, there are very appealing plans for future mothers, take advantage!
A BABYMOON IN A PALACE
The Mandarin Oriental Paris hotel (251 Rue Saint Honoré) offers future parents a wonderful Babymoon Spa Break , like a romantic honeymoon that you will enjoy with your partner before the birth of the baby, in which You just have to worry about your well-being.
Let yourself be carried away a relaxing stay that will start with a delicious deluxe breakfast in its Camelia restaurant or served in the room.
The Mandarin Oriental spa proposes the Babymoon, a honeymoon where body and mind are pampered
will follow a treatment for two in a private suite of your spa. You will enjoy an exquisite treatment Mum to Be, more than an hour full of pampering and special oils that nourish and care for the skin.
Thanks to a traditional massage and aromatherapy you will relax the tensions of the body, especially those of the back and shoulders.
Meanwhile, by your side, the future dad will choose another sublime massage of his choice. You will also receive a private session of aqua coaching and some more surprises.
He continues to care for you after giving birth with his Cocoon pour Jeune Maman; a relaxation session that mitigates the stress to which the body has been subjected during pregnancy.
The rose oil penetrates the skin to stimulate cell renewal and help the body find its natural balance and oils with cynorhodon seeds, vitamin E and lavender They help reduce the dreaded stretch marks.
Post-pregnancy treatments will help you reduce stress and recover physically
QUIET COFFEE
** Maisie _(32 rue du Mont Thabor) _**
Maisie is a nice LA-inspired cafe and juice bar with 1950s wall lights, Bouroullec chairs, tropical frescoes, colorful enameled stoneware plates and bowls.
It is a feel-good place, for those who follow a veggie diet in which to hydrate with cold-pressed juices; fresh cucumber waters with chia seeds; or a shine juice carrot, green apple, celery, turmeric, aloe vera...
Those who need a crème, but have cut back on caffeine, make the espresso shake with cashew milk, dates, cocoa, maca and a little coffee.
Recharge yourself with vitamins with its granola full of nutrients, its soups or a balanced snack (humus pea dips accompanied by gluten-free vegetable crackers; or the energy balls, "truffles" of vegetable pulp, dates and nuts, scented with coconut).
Complete the healthy circuit by signing up for their yoga classes for a smooth start after the arrival of the baby.
Maisie, one of the essentials on the healthy route in Paris
** Peonies _(81, Rue du Faubourg) _**
It is a café-florist with a feminine air and flooded with light in the midst of the bustle of the fashionable Saint Denis neighborhood; ideal for a break impregnated by the aromas of its freshly baked cakes and the fragrance of its bouquets.
You can choose the flowers and compose your wild bouquet with a raffia packaging or let them prepare it for you. And if you are not very expert, you will appreciate the new floral workshops of its Peonies Studio.
As a healthy whim, taste its elderflower and rose or pomegranate and raspberry lemonades; its avocado toast with cocoa grué; its homemade pastry or its rich bio matcha pancakes.
** Compagnie Royale des Indes Orientales (** **55 Rue de Bretagne) **
if you want to buy 100% natural infusions , this sophisticated boutique specialized in extraordinary plants and teas, since the time of Louis XIV; proposes its bio selection.
suntox composed of turmeric, ginger, rosemary and hibiscus or Rivera , based on fennel and blackcurrant seeds; They are perfect to start the day with energy and Ayurveda It is ideal to overcome the gray days, replacing coffee and exciting. Choose Velvet Gardens if you seek to fall gently into the arms of Morpheus.
If you prefer, you can try their equivalents in spray form or use their delicate beauty products. Let yourself be advised, you can calm the possible discomforts of pregnancy or improve circulation during the last months thanks to its rich natural formulas.
The Velvet Gardens infusion is ideal for falling asleep
APPETIZING RESTAURANTS
** The Cod House _(1 Rue de Condé) _**
If after a few months of pregnancy you are bored of the thousand food recommendations, you can get rid of the worm of Japanese cuisine in this new trendy Japanese restaurant in which, good luck!, they don't just offer sushi.
Taste their Asian and European inspired specialties such as its prawns with spicy mayonnaise, the aubergine au gratin with miso, the sea bass fillet with soy sauce, the California rolls ebi tempura, the fried potatoes from Tokyo, the crispy chicken baos with tonkatsu sauce, an original cuttlefish tempura with jalapeno or their specialty, the black cod house.
Sweet tooths will taste their desserts as the waffle with honey and green tea ice cream, the gyozas with apple and cinnamon or the frozen mochi . The cravings will disappear for a few days.
In its menu you will not find virgin cocktails but if you fancy a light one (with infusions of yuzu, matcha or lemon verbena) your attentive barman service He will prepare it for you without alcohol. The rest of the diners can opt for their wide selection of sake.
The Cod House is a paradise for lovers of Japanese cuisine
** Les Grands Verres _(13 Avenue du Président Wilson) _**
In this restaurant Palace of Tokyo you will have a good dinner and enjoy one of the fashionable places in the capital. Savor its original recipes; marinated vegetables with red sauce, labne and crispy falafel bites; or chard with ribot milk, rhubarb, fennel and coriander juice.
Continue with the catch of the day flavored with herbs, carrots and currant butter or with a delicious spiralini pasta with clams, peas, radish butter and mint.
Give yourself a sweet caprice with your roasted peach, yoghurt ice cream, cashew nuts and fenugreek honey; with its chocolate cake and sumac with rose meringue or the Halva semifreddo and dukkah fig leaves with pistachios and arak cherries. Ask for the table in the back next to the glass, you will have an impressive view of the Eiffel Tower.
The night is not over Hyacinthe Lescoët, one of the Parisian experts in the creation of cocktails, will serve you his delicious concoctions on the bar's imposing concrete counter. His non-alcoholic drinks are perfect both for a detox and for your maternity regimen.
Les Grands Verres, one of the place-to-be places in the French capital
** Balagan _(9 rue d'Alger) _**
This bar-restaurant, decorated by the well-known Dorothée Meilichzon with inspiration from Tel Aviv, invites you to an exquisite cocktail menu such as the Green Side based on granny-smith, cucumber, verjus, elderflower and ginger beer. Mom-to-be, take advantage of the bien-être trend at this trendy Parisian bar.
Their chefs prepare Mediterranean delicacies with an Israeli flavor like Roasted Sea Bass with Tahini White Butter and Garlic Sauteed Spinach, Braised Fennel and Persian Lemon Peas; or the shish barak, vegetarian lebanese ravioli with spinach and yogurt; the beitr chicken with caramelized onion and sumac; the ptitim risotto, a kind of couscous made with sardinian frégula and accompanied by vegetables. If you can, sit at the bar; the presentation of the dessert will be quite a show.
** Restaurant of the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards _(17 boulevard Poissonnière) _**
This direction that everyone talks about, prepares delicious prawns; ventrèche de Bigorre, barley and bisque; milanese stripe with vegetables and miso sabayon; coral linguine and sea urchin consommé; Calabresi fusilli with crispy lamb and cime di rapa or teriyaki monkfish with celery rémoulade and chickpeas to pilpil. And for dessert he provokes you with a chocolate cake and cereal ice cream.
your bar Shell offers refreshing mixes (with and without alcohol) such as Akoya, composed of Purple carrot and coconut, verjus and kombucha; the Green Fizz Granny Smith Apple with parsley, ginger, lemon and maple syrup juice; or the clearwater, based on cucumber juice, honey, basil, charcoal lime and smoked salt.
The Shell, the bar at the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards where you can enjoy mixes with and without alcohol
** Fitzgerald _(54 Boulevard de la Tour Maubourg) _**
Speakeasy-style, the bar of the eponymous restaurant toasts in your honor with “pregnant”, a non-alcoholic cocktail based on matcha green tea, pineapple juice, lime and ginger syrup. You will access the bar through its discreet padded door that leads to an intimate and velvety lounge with high ceilings, walls decorated with prints from the 50s and subdued light in a style that pays homage to the writer's dandy aura.
Your companions will appreciate their combinations Zelda Martini or Thai Kick made with Hendrick's infused with kaffir leaves, spicy ginger syrup, bitter cardamom, lime and lemon.
SHOPPING
** Lil Weasel _(1 and 4 passage du Grand Cerf) _**
Those who know how to knit and handle the needle and the thimble will drop by this classic boutique located in a beautiful 19th century gallery. The less experienced can sign up for their sewing workshops.
In it you will find all kinds of hand-dyed balls of wool, the French La Fée Fils, or the English Skein Queen or Knit by Number by John Arbon, and endless varieties of fabrics Liberty, Cotton and Steel, France Duval Stalla or C.Pauli, to make your baby's clothes. A charming boutique, like the ones from before!
** Smallable _(81 rue du Cherche Midi) _**
This concept-store has **everything you need to dress your bout'chous and what surrounds their universe (baskets, blankets, changing mats...) ** as well as clothes and decorative objects for the whole family presented in a beautiful setting in scene.
You will enter looking for the cutest brands, a rattle in organic cotton, a frog or a sailor t-shirt à la française and you will take the whole store.
** Bonton _(5 Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire) _**
This très chic children's boutique, spread over several floors, sells clothing for newborns and the following ages. It also presents a wide range of toys, bedding, furniture, and all the cuties unimaginable for the most BCBG tadpoles in Paris.
Offers a kids hair salon, ideal to save a few minutes while you do your shopping, and a vintage photo booth with fun accessories to immortalize a nice memory.
** Le Welcome Bio Bazaar _(10 rue Boulle) _**
It is a responsible boutique located near the Place de la Bastille where you can buy nice recycled toys or decorations to prepare your bedroom.
It is divided into several spaces in which to get hold of objects for the house, the kitchen or the garden; vegan and zero waste cosmetics or a corner to rest having a carrot juice and a cake. If you fall in love with the place you can attend its courses.
You'll find treasures in organic materials and French clothing such as Saint James and Poudre Organic; books, toys, stuffed animals, second-hand chairs or wooden figures.
In Welcome Bio Bazar you will find objects for the home, vegan cosmetics, toys, clothes from French firms and you can even attend their courses
** Center Commercial Kids _(22 rue Yves Toudic, 75010) _**
It is one of the most branchés addresses in Paris dedicated to babies and children from 0 to 14 years old; an ethnic and cool concept store located on the Canal Saint-Martin with some very “silly” collections that delight the mothers of the left bank. They also organize workshops for children
If their outfits make you envious, a few meters away there is the adult Version, with very sharp markings. The best thing is that everything is for sale, even the furniture.
** WOMB _(93 rue de Reaumur) _**
World of my baby, is one of the trendiest boutiques for future Parisian parents looking for childcare and decoration products. In it they expose children's furniture, prams, pyjamas, sleeping bags, cushions, toys, gift boxes for births and designer clothes.
** Bonpoint _(42 rue de l'Université) _**
to get some classic outfits for your future creature, You can go through its traditional Parisian addresses (located on the right or left bank of the river) or opt for its outlet located on rue de l'Université.
At Center Commercial Kids you will find the coolest clothes and accessories