The Parisian, the one of the cliché, one who lends himself, has his pose, his allure, his centers of interest and his reputation to maintain. You will not choose any place to have an espresso or spend a free afternoon, the parisian calculate, schedule and organize your days to the millimeter and cautiously to maintain your cache. The effect of his nonchalant air comes after…
Thus, the Parisian on a day off…
… BREAKFAST
The morning coffee ritual begins on a classic terrace crowded at the same time as charming the neighboring café, or for Parisians of pedigree, the Tabac du coin (the tobacconist bar on the corner) in which he is already a regular and they call him by his first name, a whole degree.
The posture, legs crossed, newspaper in hand, toast (the baguette dissected lengthwise not widthwise) accompanied with butter (sometimes demi-sel) and a black coffee, without sugar, without milk, without chervil, juste comme ça!
The 'petit-déjeuner' is essential!
… AND IF YOU ENCOURAGE A BRUNCH
He will choose one of the brasseries or joints of the moment, good and nice, where he can enjoy the classics of "eat food", some œufs bénédicte, granola, avocado toast… like Chef Amandine Chaignot's Café de Luce where she tastes her coke œufs with chive or truffle seasoned mouillettes, and some delicious croissants, on its pleasant terrace on the place du théâtre de l’Atelier, in the Montmartre district.
… TAKE TIME TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
But not in any place, but in a special one (which he keeps secret) like Maison Alaena, a confidential corner, zen and natural, without additives neither in the pleasant decoration nor in the sublime energetic massages, detox or relaxers inspired by oriental cultures. It will also end with an appetizing golden latte, based on matcha, maca, lion's mane, spirulina and coconut milk, on the heights of its privileged terrace located in the sky of Paris, literally above the rooftops. Their view of 180º includes the Eiffel Tower, Sacré Coeur and other wonders of the Parisian relief, its city.
Views of the Sacré Coeur from Maison Alaena.
… AND FLÂNER
Wonderful verb that sums up the act of wandering aimlessly, getting lost in the streets, (contradictorily not all of them)... For the Parisian there is always a previous selection.
… AND AS A GOOD SWEET
She loves shopping at the market and turns it into an art. In your shopping list you have your favorite food stores for each family of products, its butcher shop, fishmonger, grocer and of course it would and cave of trustworthy wines.
He spends hours choosing the perfect product in the marché of his arrondissement and does not hesitate to cross the city to find the perfect ingredient in the newly released Israelite épicerie-déli Shosh or at the new address of Terroirs of l'Avenir, to prepare a rich and beautiful table and if the weather allows it, a gourmet picnic kit.
Galerie Roger-Viollet, Paris.
… GIVES IMPORTANCE TO ART
The Parisian (the real one), book in advance, much, much in advance the exhibition of the moment. He does not miss the temporary exhibition of Simon Hantaï at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, or "Maya Ruiz-Picasso" at the Musée Picasso and he is an unconditional fan of the iconic Roger-Viollet photo gallery. basks in the current L'Appel du Large, a previously unpublished series of images taken between 1860 and the early 1900s, they catch from the North Sea to the Mediterranean.
Sign up for each and every one of the Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection exhibitions, such as Une seconde d'éternité, which traces a route inspired by the question and experience of time, through works by artists like Miriam Cahn, Ryan Gander, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Roni Horn, Philippe Parreno, Rudolf Stingel or Wolfgang Tillmans.
He wanders like an expert through art galleries such as the beautiful Galerie Downtown on rue de Seine, which brings together pieces by Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret; Le Corbusier, Isamu Noguchi, Vassilakis Takis, Pierre Paulin or Ettore Sottsass. And he knows burgeoning galleries like the new address of Amelie Maison d’Art, located in a bright hôtel particulier like a large apartment with a large collection of contemporary art pieces.
The new space of Amelie Maison d'Art, in Paris.
… AND LITERATURE
Browse, browse, read and reread, the latest best-seller and the classic works of French literature, so everything stays at home. He knows like the back of his hand bookstores historical as the Librairie Delamain, either Galignani or other more current ones like Ofr or Ici.
… CHOOSE YOUR RESTAURANT VERY CAREFULLY FOR DÉJENEUR
Visionary, he opts for addresses that promise (perhaps a Michelin star) such as the restaurant perception, located in the Saint-Georges district, a stone's throw from soho-house, in whose kitchens chef Sukwon Yong imagines a French gastronomy, caressed by Korea, his homeland.
The Parisian melts into his intimate atmosphere, obviously at one of the front row tables from where he watches, glass of French wine in hand, the kitchen and proudly savors the classics of the French terroir with a Korean touch. He savors his albacore tuna sashimi with seaweed and wasabi, green zebra tomato ketchup and gooseberries; a tasty shoulder of lamb sautéed and glazed with aubergine caviar, Swiss chard, coriander emulsion and green curry, and he culminates with a chocolate éclair and coffee ice cream.
Perception Restaurant, Paris.
… MAKES ROUNDS OF BOUTIQUES STYLISH
In his eternal search for beauty and the most special addresses in the capital, cross a hidden courtyard to reach the artisan florist Castor and be inspired by his poetic bouquets of flowers; and he feels what's new in the wonderful Buly of the Haut Marais, created by the singular Ramdane Touhami.
Over and over again, he visits Ogata, the only Japanese “temple” to attract aesthetes who fall in love with its aesthetics. Don't miss out on its exhibition hall and the new features in its KAORI space, its “aroma pharmacy” located in its beautiful vaulted basement. He participates in their exquisite workshops in which they make subtle perfumes and will order their custom-made YOKA, a delicate natural mix of vegetables, wood flakes and essential oils. following exclusive ancestral methods that promote harmony and well-being.
Ogata Space, Paris.
… AND LOVE THE FASHION
He knows each and every boutique opening neighborhood by neighborhood. To complete her long-awaited look, she drops by the brocantes where she hunts for vintage pieces that give her the whole vibe; and others spots very cool like the already mythical Kiliwatch, others exclusive such as the select Plaisir Palace or the leading Brut in the Arts-et-Métiers area.
… HE TAKES THE TIME TO SNACK
Calmly appreciate the après-midi and take the opportunity to visit a quiet refuge such as Les Petits mains in the garden of the Palais Galliera where he orders a crème and pâtisserie from Jeffrey Cagnes, and gives a muffled “oh là là” of satisfaction.
Dessert at Les Petites Mains, Paris.
… AND THE APÉRO, THE HOLY APÉRO
Contraction of “apéritif” (snack), the Parisian starts it around 6:00 p.m. and for this it perches in places with soul in which to see and be seen. If you are more of a left bank, the eternal La Palette, or the classic Le Rouquet in Saint-Germain-des-Prés are some of your stops. And if you lean towards right bank, heads to the decadent Chez Jeannette in the Saint-Denis neighborhood, Le Mansart or the unconditional La Perle bar, which bring together their highly demanded heterogeneous public, the bohemian, the fashion student, the goofball, the infiltrated foreigner, the intello and the rock.
And when summer arrives, it takes over the terraces and rooftops of the city, especially the latest openings such as Roof de Mamade Rêve, the wonderfull rooftop breathtaking on the heights of this eponymous new urban hotel, located in the heart of Paris. From there, he dominates his home and his city, which he feels (objectively) as “the most beautiful in the world”.
Hotel Madame Rêve, Paris.
… DEVOUR THE CINEMA
And he has a weakness for small independent rooms with history on the left bank like Le Champo - Espace Jacques-Tati in the Quartier Latin, with an Art Deco façade, where he doesn't blink at his screenings and retrospectives of film classics; or the Cinema Cristine, no popcorn, well south. He is also a regular at the neo-Egyptian-style Louxor, Studio 28 and eagerly awaits the reopening of La Pagode.
La Suite Girafe restaurant, Paris.
… MAKES CHOOSING A RESTAURANT FOR DINNER A CEREMONY
You will recognize him in the first row of one of the places to be, such as La Suite Girafe. Located in Trocadero, in the Cite de l'Architecture is sheltered from tourists, and the frenzy of the surroundings, bien entendu!
Regal decking on its sublime rooftop in front of the spectacular Eiffel Tower (The Parisian rubs shoulders with her, he doesn't go up to see her). Surrounded by plants in an idyllic atmosphere of dim light, illuminated by lanterns, enjoy its fresh marine menu with a Japanese twist, tarama with truffle, California makis with lobster, king crab or octopus salad, osciètre caviar, red mullet with fennel or lobster with linguine.
To complete the perfect picture, he is accompanied by a Grand Cru (he is also an expert in wines, of course) or a summer cocktail while the “give me faith” winks at him flashing at midnight.