A selection constantly renewed of sophisticated textiles coming from India and sometimes from China. Very beautiful linen, precious materials, floaty or richly decorated with perls, embroideries or sequins … taffeta, velvet or wild silk which can match any décor.
For the creators John and Clara Molloy, fragrance is a journey. Each scent is inspired by a precise place: Lalibela, a holy city in Ethiopia, with hints of rose nacrée , Sundance, Utah’s famous film festival, with notes of tuberose, Inlé, a lake in Burma, smelling of iris, Siwa, an oasis in Egypt, and its heady vanilla…All places are rich with history or a symbol. The brand new perfume, Quartier Latin, is a celebration of our area, a delicate scent with sandalwood, cedrus, clove and bezoin resin, a fragrance for two.
Angelina, rue de Rivoli’s iconic pastry shop has finally crossed the Seine to open a new store rue du Bac, between the rue de Varennes and the rue de Babylone. Now we can enjoy the signature Mont Blanc and Saint Honoré although we would have travelled the world to get them anyway.
Hugues Pouget, former Chef pastry cook at Guy Savoy did not want to sell his cakes the same way as in a simple cake shop. His concept is that around three permanent flavors, chocolate, vanilla and caramel, he adds to his creations seasonal products as combawa, litchi, pineapple, followed in the summertime by strawberry, cherry, peach, apricot, cherry plum or fig from Solliès. So here one will find caramel or exotic fruits mille feuilles, and blood orange cream in his éclair. For each flavor, three specificities : an innovative creation called “Victor”, a more traditional pastry called “Hugo” and to finish a chocolate candy.
Born in the late 80s, En Attendant les Barbares is known for being the publisher of the first creations of Elisabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti. His approach has always been to try to break down the boundaries between design and decorative art, for example by emphasizing the work of craftsmen. Over time, many designers from different generations and backgrounds have joined the gallery, bringing their touch to the eclecticism that makes its identity, among them Christian Ghion, Arik Lévy, Mark Brazier-Jones, André Dubreuil or Matt Sindall.
In the grandiose setting of the former swimming-pool of the Lutetia Hotel, three structures made of wood have been put up. A sort of futurist and mobile cabins now come to modify the rigor of the space by conveying a convivial touch.
Those structures house thematic and temporary spaces in which the “House Art” takes up a lot of room, particularly with the new editions of Jean-Michel Franck’s furniture.
At the Grande Epicerie, fondness for food becomes an art and shopping a travel. Everything is chosen with extreme care : fruits, vegetables, spices, teas, cheeses, wines, but also authentic or extravagant products, often rare, which come from the whole world.
38 rue de Sèvres 75007 Paris
01.44.39.81.00
Carpets in limited or continuous editions with patterns that draw their inspiration from the decorative tradition of wallpaper, fabric, embroidery, architecture and French gardens : it is pretty original ! But what makes all the difference at Casa Lopez is the style department which, from archives or a wish, offers to create a drawing which corresponds to our desires, then to chose with us the material or materials of our carpet : wool, cotton, silk, hessian, string or sisal, that we will even be able to mix to create some effects. Victoria Magniant, the young artistic director, will be there to accompany you along this fascinating adventure.
Settled in an industrial building of the Rue de Babylone, this fervent enthusiast of eco-design, who is both designer and interior architect, creates a line of furniture and lamps pretty typical, recognizable at first glance and that always denotes his taste for wood and natural materials.
Since almost 100 years, Poltrona Frau has been working with the greatest names in design : Pierluigi Cerri, Achille Castiglioni, Michele de Lucchi, Jean-Marie Massaud, Andrée Putman or Cini Boeri… Considered as the “Hermès of Italian furniture”, the quality of production has always been a priority for the company, following the example of its patented leather, Pelle Frau, gotten after twenty one different stages of production and available in more than ninety shades of color.
In those two little boutiques facing each other in the rue de l’Abbé Grégoire, you will be welcomed. Au Fil des Couleurs is very much in demand to create theatre and film sets because their knowledge of antique and modern wallpaper is very extensive. You will find a very specialized selection of collections : Patricia Manahan, Sandberg, Trevor Dean and the collection by Vivienne Westwood for Cole & Son.
Jeanne Francoise Julie Adélaide Bernard, otherwise known as Juliette, was above all a celebrity known throughout Europe, famous for her beauty and virtue. Daughter of sollicitor Jean Bernard, she was born in Lyon. At fifteen she married the well known banker Jacques Rose Récamier.
Juliette was also intelligent, well read and affectionate. A good dancer, she also sang and could play both the harp and the piano. Her beauty and kindness helped build her reputation as an exceptional woman. It was said that she was able to charm, entertain or dispense with the over ardent without making enemies. At the Abbaye-aux-Bois, where she held her salons for over thirty years, her influence on literature and politics was well known.
Situated 10 minutes from the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, 10 minutes from the Jardin du Luxembourg and 5 minute walk from the Saint Germain church, you’ll appreciate the atmosphere of this luxury 4 star hotel, its refined ambiance and extreme comfort. Interior design is by the talented Anne Gelbard. La Belle Juliette comprises one classic building street-side, known as “La Vie Parisienne” and a new wing overlooking the garden, known as “l’Abbaye-aux-Bois”. The hotel has 45 rooms, with a different design scheme for each floor.
The ground floor of La Belle Juliette has been completely remodelled and now has a welcoming bar where guests can enjoy a drink, check their e-mail or conduct business meetings in the tranquil area between the fireplace and lounge area. Over the course of the day and into the evening, the lighting becomes more subdued, the music a little more upbeat and the atmosphere more intimate … The bar is open during the day for afternoon tea or a quick snack. Monday – Saturday 4pm – midnight and Sunday from 2-9pm.
As soon as the warm weather arrives, the semi-open, heated terrace under the pergola is perfect for getting together with family, friends or a business contact.
The spa of La Belle Juliette where eastern traditions Meet cosmetic expertise. The elegant setting of La Belle Juliette is the ideal place to experience new sensations of beauty and wellbeing : a sweet little pool designed by interior designer Anne Gelbard, and its ceramic “extraordinary garden” fresco, two 15 m² treatment rooms, charmingly decorated, where you can treat yourself to face treatments using Maria Galland products or Maria Galland and Phytomer body treatments.
