As the design world converges on Paris for Déco Off and Maison&Objet, Business of Home shares insider tips on the must-visit places in the City of Light. From boutique hotels to chic restaurants, vibrant bars to eclectic shops, and cultural hotspots to hidden gems, here's a curated guide to enhance your Parisian experience.
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Accommodations
- Boutique hotels like Maison Mère, Hôtel Grands Boulevards, Hotel Chouchou, Les Dames du Pantheon, and The Hoxton.
- Hotel Costes.
Dining and drinks
- Corey Damen Jenkins, a small restaurant near Bastille.
- Le Café Marly for a view of the Louvre.
- Chez Janou in the Marais for lunch and dessert.
- J.K. Place for cocktails.
- Caffè Stern, redesigned by Philippe Starck.
- Brasserie Lutetia and Bar Josephine.
- Unique dining experiences like Nelson's, Paul, Naked Burger, and Ma Bourgogne.
- Crillon, L'Hotel, Hotel Costes, Brach, Lapérouse, and Café de Flore.
Shopping
- Le Bon Marché for home decor.
- The Paris flea market, specifically Paul Bert Serpette Market.
- Design galleries like Galerie Kreo and Lydia Courteille for jewellery.
Exploration
- Timely museum visits to Musée des Arts Décoratifs.
- The bookshop next to the Louvre.
- The Broken Arm in Quartier du Temple.
- Montmartre for its artist studios.
- Vincent Darré's studio.
- Cultural spots like Musée National Picasso-Paris, Musée Jacquemart-André, and Centre Pompidou.
- Excursion suggestion: Château de Malmaison, Napoleon and Josephine's country estate.
Source: businessofhome.com