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Colette

The concept store where trends are set. Every item is hand-picked by Colette herself – from the latest trenchcoat or designer sneakers to high jewelry. For a midday refresher, don't miss the water bar downstairs.

Shanghai Tang

The Shanghai Tang brand was created in Hong Kong ten years ago to revive and update China's tradition of luxury tailoring. Its popular fusion of Western fashion and Chinese motifs with fine materials has now come to Paris.

Kiehl's

In contrast to the panoply of beauty products engineered to meet the needs of marketing departments, this American tradition bases its beauty care on fine ingredients that have never been tested on animals.

Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac

Located near the Picasso Museum, this luminous gallery is the Paris home for international art stars including Thomas Struth, Sylvie Fleury and Tom Sachs. To be visited once a month.

Favela Chic

Brazil meets Paris in a thumpingly hip and funky restaurant where the dancing moves onto the tables when the floor runs out of space. Hang on to your Caipirinhas!

Musée Dapper

Named after Olfert Dapper, a 17th century Dutch humanist, this museum is the only one in Paris dedicated to contemporary and traditional African art. Don't miss its rich thematic exhibitions twice a year.

L'Ami Louis

One of Paris' most famous restaurants in the '30s, it remains a sought-out institution thanks to its excellent food. A favorite among discerning Parisians with huge appetites, as well as Hollywood stars passing through.

Institut Lancôme

From spray-on tans or anti-wrinkle treatments to shiatsu massage, everything needed to emerge rested, rejuvenated, even younger!

Chantal Thomass

A stunning boudoir boutique in dusty pink, mauve and salmon designed by Christian Ghion. Find here Thomass' signature linens and provocative lingerie, as well as umbrellas and soap.

Albert Kahn Gardens

Created in 1896 to represent the different landscapes around the world, this garden is a sanctuary of tranquility. There is a Japanese garden with stone bridges, a shaded lake, a rose garden, and other surprises at every turn.

Cristal Room Baccarat

Baccarat's showcase dining room with its magnificent chandelier. The decor by Philippe Starck is a feast for the eyes; the food by Thierry Burlot, a feast for the palate.

Fondation Cartier

Designed by architect Jean Nouvel, the exhibitions and performances in this ultra-modern space are a laser beam into the future. From Mark Newson to Taskashi Murakami, you saw them here first.

Christian Liaigre

A master interior designer known for clean lines and warm interiors. This space showcases not just his furniture, but his idea of luxury: simple and chic.

Café de Flore

The legendary cafe that has served everyone from Breton and Sartre to Johnny Depp. A stone's throw from the church at St. Germain des Prés, and a top spot for people watching.

Dior

Hedi Slimane for men downstairs, John Galliano for women upstairs, a touch of haute joaillerie here and there, as well as shoes and pret-a-porter. Wherever you turn, there's something to covet. Close your eyes and make a wish.

La Blanchisserie

A former laundry converted into a fun, conceptual restaurant serving the best canned foods on the planet. Quirky art adorns the walls.

Chanel

Rue Cambon in Paris will forever be associated with Coco Chanel. She made her home at number 21 in 1910, and later moved to number 31. Today, it is home to Chanel's Haute Couture collections.

La Maison Rouge

Just one year old, La Maison Rouge, is a private foundation dedicated to the exhibition of private collections of contemporary art. In addition to the challenging artwork, you'll find a cool café and a great art bookstore.

Les Bains du Marais

Whether you go for a full day of pampering or just an hour-long massage, this day spa, hammam and salon will take care of all your needs, from top to toe. And with a marvelous restaurant to complement the visit.

Plaza Athénée

One of the top five-star hotels in Paris, situated in the heart of the fashionable "golden triangle." Solicitious service, staid elegance, state-of-the-art technology, and a restaurant run by the legendary Alain Ducasse.

Palais de Tokyo

The youngest of Paris' museums, and the only one to be open until midnight, the Palais de Tokyo is an experimental space dedicated to hot-off-the-press artistic creation, and also has the best art bookstore in town.

Ladurée

Legendary Ladurée continues to draw in the crowds with its eye-popping pastry selection and sublime macaroons. Tea time at this genteel establishment is a journey back to the heyday of French refinement and elegance.

Louis Vuitton

Reopened on October 9 in a bling of publicity, this massive Louis Vuitton store covering 1,800 square meters is a homage to the Avenue Montaigne and luxury living in general. Outshining the Louis Vuitton store opened on Fifth Avenue last year, the entirely refurbished and enlarged space is now the largest LV store in the world and even includes a bookshop. From January, art lovers can enjoy the gallery on the seventh floor, which, besides offering spectacular views of Paris, will exhibit works by artists of the moment. And the clothes? Well you may have to hunt around for these, but you can't miss the accessories spread over three floors.

Le Bar du Plaza

With its long, illuminated bar sculpted from sandblasted glass and resembling an iceberg, this hot spot for Paris' beau monde is a showcase for barman Thierry Hernandez's colorful concoctions. Don't miss the popular raspberry champagne cocktail.

Andy Whaloo

A cozy and stylishly kitschy bar that mixes pop-art and recycled Moroccan urban detritus, from adverts and packaging to paint cans and store signs.

Hotel Le Bristol

Considered one of the very finest 'palaces' in gilt-edged Paris, the Bristol, with its impressive 18th century façade, is one of the top hotels in the city. Filled with antiques and reproductions, the guests rooms are suitably opulent and the service, charmingly old-world.

Hotel du Petit Moulin

French haute couturier Christian Lacroix designed this new boutique hotel in the Marais with his signature flamboyance. 17 rooms decorated in 17 lavishly eccentric ways, mixing and matching aesthetics that are at once rococo, baroque and contemporary. A jewel box of color, texture and mood.

Institut guerlain

Designed by Andrée Putman, this very French, luxury spa is one of the jewels in the crown of the newly renovated Maison Guerlain. So step back into time, by being one of the first to enjoy Guerlain's famed beauty treatments in the beautifully remodeled 1930's style booths.

La Bulle Kenzo

This cozy, modern spa translates the dreamy qualities of Kenzo's clothing and perfumes into the ultimate escape from the daily grind. Quirky, yet effective treatments such as the "candle and rice massage" will put a smile on back your face.

Naxès

In this ultra-chic zen enclave, treat your senses to a mini-holiday by picking and mixing from an amazing variety of treatments from the four corners of the globe. Indulge in a luscious Senegalese massage or an Indian bath, you'll be transported to the top of the world!

Le Georges

It doesn't get any trendier than this strikingly designed haunt on the top of the ultra modern Centre Pompidou, where there's always a slew of style setters nestling in the bubble-like alcoves savoring Paris-Asian cuisine. The real piece de resistance is the wrap-around view of the city.

Guy Savoy

This splendid dining room is a showcase for great modern art as well as the culinary artistry of Guy Savoy. He's famed for treating his ingredients with the utmost respect, and giving classics a modern twist with cutting-edge culinary techniques. The gigot d'agneau is absolutely heavenly.

Fauchon

Fauchon is a byword for fabulous, fine French food. In addition to a wide selection of foie gras, caviar, teas, coffees and wines, there's also an amazing array of fun novelties items like cherry éclairs and multi-colored Madeleine that are certain be a big hit at your next tea party.

Maria Luisa

This upscale boutique is a must for every woman who's ever wished she could dress like a chic Parisian. Over the years Maria Luisa Poumaillon has become internationally renowned for her selection of clothes and accessories all carefully sourced from the biggest names in fashion.

Petrossian

Caviar, foie gras, vodka, smoked salmon and chocolates- for over 80 years, this boutique has been a tasty piece of paradise for hard-core foodies. It's the ideal place to stock up on mouth watering Russian delicacies for your next special reception, picnic or romantic night in.

Comme des Garçons

Indicated with only a discreet red plaque and hidden behind discreet red panels accessed through a mysterious red courtyard, this shop is not easy to find. But once there, it will be difficult to forget. The stark, blood-red interiors are as coldly dramatic as Rei Kawakubo's couture collections. Not for everyone, perhaps, but the startling space alone is with worth the visit.

Jean Patou

Refurbished by maverick Parisian designer, Eric Gizard and helmed by master perfumer, Jean-Michel Duriez, this stunning and modern temple dedicated to the art of perfume boasts a perfume bar, a laboratory and a private salon for custom-made fragrances.

Montecino

Harmony reigns in this two-level spa that combines a hairdressing and beauty salon. Modern, warm and sober, it was developed from the concept of head-to-toe beauty. So, get your hair done, then submit yourself to a relaxing Ayurvedic massage.

Espace Trente

Inspired by the design of the 1930s, this boutique recreates the furniture of that period with a deft, modern touch. Sofas, tables, armchairs and other pieces are made-to-measure, crafted by France's finest artisans. The showroom is welcoming enough to make you feel immediately at home.

Murano Urban Resort

Located on the eastern edge of the old Marais district, Paris' hippest and coolest new boutique hotel is worth a visit just for the décor. The ultra-designed space is also a draw for the chicest locals, who flock to the colorful bar and ice-white restaurant for innovative cocktails and cuisine.

Le 32 Montorgueil

An all-new, all-inclusive spa in the center of Paris where urbanites can be pampered from head to toe under one roof. Therapies include traditional eastern massages such as Ayurvedic, Shiatsu and reflexology.

Flos

Inside this showroom, the first in France for the contemporary Italian lighting firm, the most prominent Italian and international names in design come to light, with lamps by the likes of Philippe Starck and Marc Newson.

Institut Orlane

This light and airy space is ideal for a blissful beauty tune-up. The expert staff will conjure up a brand new you, thanks to state-of-the-art treatments such as Renovathérapy and micro-peeling, following a lengthy consultation establishing your specific needs. So get ready to feel fabulous...

Wellness Attitude

Dreaming of a personal coach who will model your body through a series of private gym sessions in a friendly, beautiful and Zen setting? Fulfill that dream here, for a price: 1000 euros just to join, and 75 for every hour. By appointment only.

Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin

Located just outside the artsy Marais district, this gallery showcases international contemporary, modern, and emerging art from a gamut of artists including Takashi Murakami, Terry Richardson, Sophie Calle, John Waters, Martin Oppel and Eric Duyckaerts .

Hiramatsu

The name may be Japanese but the meticulous cuisine here is resolutely French, and resolutely haute. Chef Hiroyuki Hiramatsu's cooking – creative, refined and utterly sublime – is among the best of its kind. The smooth service is appropriately attentive and the dining room luxuriously sumptuous. One of the most unforgettable meals you will have in Paris.

Le Palais des Thés

This soothing shop stocks a large variety of top quality teas from more than 20 countries in Asia, as well as Africa and South America. Beautifully-packaged and ready to go, they make the perfect gift... even for those who have everything.

Aux Lyonnais

Run by world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse, this old-fashioned Lyonnaise bistro is reputed to be the best of its kind in Paris. Fresh market ingredients come together succulently in inventive, hearty regional cuisine served in an 1890s setting.

Fragonard

The famous Parisian perfumery's boutique sells not only a range of evocative scents but also cosmetics, soaps and other toiletries, as well as high-quality cotton robes, jewelry, gourmet products and lovely embroidered pouches that have become must-have items for fashionable travelers.

Hotel Le Sezz

Considering the 16th arrondissement's rather stodgy, snoozerific reputation, the cool and sleek Sezz is something to actually get excited about. This new, 27 room boutique hotel designed by Christophe Pillet pampers its lucky guests through highly personalised service and upscale features such a hamman and jaccuzzi.

Cabaret

Known as the CAB to those in-the-know, this is the ideal place for those wanting to have a swish meal followed by a funky little boogie. Though the door-policy may be draconic the atmosphere inside is actually friendly and chilled-out, particularly considering that the crowd is mainly comprised of the very beautiful or insanely rich.

Taillevent

This tiny establishment situated in a beautiful 19th townhouse off the Champs Elysées represents the ultimate in French gastronomy. Indulge in tantalizing treasures such as duck liver with spice bread and ginger or red snapper with black olives, and bask in the impeccable service orchestrated by the charming Jean-Claude Vrinat.

Alberta Ferretti

This new, light and airy space designed by David Ling is the perfect showcase for Ferretti's sensually feminine concoctions. The designer's delicate main line, her more youthful off-shoot, Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti, and her accessories have never looked so irresistibly covetable... shopaholics get on your marks.

Dior Homme

Dior Homme designer Hedi Slimane has put his unmistakable signature all over this cutting-edge boutique. From the gridded black-on-white interior to the furiously handsome range of top-of-the-line men's accessories - they includ leather I-pod cases, heady fragrances, watches and jewelry - everything here simply rocks.

Galerie Maeght

Since opening in 1957, this famous space has played host to pivotal modern art figures such as Giacometti, Chagall, Braque and Miro. It remains a vibrant contemporary art space offering high quality exhibitions by artists of yesterday and today, as well as the place to find some of the most beautiful art books and posters in the city.

Shiseido La Beauté

The perfect remedy for those days when you wish you'd just stayed under the duvet. Play and experiment with the brand's range of products in the workshop or just relax as you undergo an exclusive skin treatment in la cabine. You'll emerge looking and feeling simply marvellous.

Mariage Frères

For more than 300 years France's oldest teahouse has been sharing it's passion for the most exquisite ingredients around. Today celebs and tea junkies from around the globe flock to this boutique to sample some of the 500 fragrant blends and take away their own beautifully packaged taste of heaven.

Har Design

HAR DESIGN is a bright bastion of contemporay design in Paris' burgeoning 13th arrondissement. Part showroom, part gallery, it hosts finely-tuned thematic designer exhibitions with limited-edition series from the best talents out there.

Lieu Commun

Translated from French, the shop's name means "common ground," though the concept behind it is anything but ordinary. Designer Matali Crasset, fashion designer Ron Orb and music producer Eric Morand, are three up-and-coming French talents. Lieu Commun is a candy-colored emporium of their hip creations.

Kilali

The aim here is pure and simple – to help you discover the virtues of green tea in all its forms while giving you a breather from the madness of the everyday. So let yourself melt into the zen and peaceful décor and dig into a plate of light and lovely cuisine.

Institut Sothys

Finished in sober colors and elegant furnishings, Institut Sothys invites relaxation and well-being from the moment you step into the 400-square meter space. Divided into two levels, the spa offers a range of face and body treatments, as well as epilation and pedicures. There is also a sunning cabin to give you that extra glow.

Colette Water Bar

In the basement of the trendy concept store, Colette, be inundated by a choice of 90 brands of still and sparkling mineral water from around the world. The café also serves coffee, tea and a variety of food items sourced from the finest addresses in Paris and boasts a wide selection of international magazines as well as WI-FI access.

Margareth & Moi

This first boutique by Parisian haute couture designer Gildas Pennec is where you'll find unique evening and wedding gowns, as well as his prêt-a-porter collection, which until now, was only available in Japan. Find one-of-a-kind covetable items such as hand-embroidered skirts crafted from silk thread, feathers, scales and Swarovski crystals.

Dominique Bouchet

The Michelin-starred former chef of the Hotel Crillon's Les Ambassades restaurant has opened his own elegant dining room serving chic but rustic French cuisine that approaches perfection. Dishes include a fork-tender leg of lamb cooked for 7 hours.

Torany

A new and colorful concept store that is a veritable refuge from the nearby red light district. Named after the Laotian Goddess of the Earth, Torany sells unexpected home accessories including limited edition and handmade pieces from young designers in a soothing and welcoming space.

Café Marly

Très parisian, the Café Marly is a chic spot where Napoleonic style meets contemporary design, and where models, journalists and stylists come to see and be seen. One can't forget to mention the food either, which is both delicious and royal indeed.

Minapoe

Tucked off of Paris' high-profile rue St Honoré, Minapoe remains one of the city's best-kept secret fashion addresses. The shop's whimsical, handcrafted accessories designed by Franco-Slavic actress Mina d'Ornano are irresistible and perfect 'individual couture' companions to any wardrobe.

L'Atelier Joël Robuchon

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon is simultaneously traditional and innovative. High french cuisine is served inventively in an atmosphere that is relaxed yet refined, zen-like yet utterly gourmand. The 'concept' of bouchées, the french response to tapas, creates a mood of intimate conviviality.

La Maison Blanche

What could be more appealing than fine dining with an extraordinary view of the most beautiful city known to man? At the chic crossroads between fashion, business and entertainment, the Pourcel Brothers latest sensory hit, the Maison Blanche, satisfies your every whim.

Jaeger LeCoultre

Be sure to stop the clock on your spin through Paris to manicure your minutes at Jaeger LeCoultre. This master-watchmaker brand from the Swiss Jura mountains is renowned for its originality yet timelessness. Discover their exclusive, hand-crafted timepieces at their prestigious Place Vendome address.

R

For the utmost in Parisian fusion, check out R, a restaurant-lounge with the most splendid views of Paris. This New York-style loft located above the Parisian rooftops is a hidden jewel in the understated 15th arrondissement and will not disappoint whether you come to dine or to dance the night away.

Cinq Mondes

Whirling through Paris, although exhilarating, can be quite exhausting. Lucky for us, Cinq Mondes is dedicated to relieving urban stress through its healing and natural spa treatments. Try out the different exfoliants, masques and hammams for a truly relaxing and strengthening experience.

Gaspard Yurkievich

The ultra-feminine details on Yurkievich's clothing and shoes make this store a must for sophisticated dressers looking to turn heads. This is easy-to-wear fashion with a difference. Pieces are displayed amid golden cubes and under neon lights as if part of an art installation. Sleek menswear is also available.

Martin Margiela

Follow the fashionistas' trail to the enigmatic Belgian designer's first outpost on the Left Bank. This striking, unfinished space – swathed in Margiela's trademark laboratory white – has an offbeat, ramshackle rock n' roll attitude about it, as do Margiela's ever so cleverly designed garments and accessories. Cool without all the unnecessary attitude.

Assouline

Assouline books have a style that is instantly recognizable, and for those who love their aesthetic appearance, beautiful photography and incisive text La Boutique Assouline is a must. Far more than a showcase for Assouline editions, this innovative, ultra-chic space offers luxury items such as scented candles created in collaboration with perfumer Olivia Giacobetti, suitcases made exclusively for Assouline by Goyard, and sumptuous, brilliantly-colored textiles. The founder of the publishing house, Prosper Assouline, is the first to have created a luxury brand with its origins in the printed word – a refreshing celebration of fine living in this age of microchips.

Diane von Furstenberg

Like the original DVF store in New York's Meatpacking District, this boutique was inspired by the idea of a glittering jewel box. The space is the largest of all Diane von Furstenberg boutiques and the ambience is much more art gallery inspired, with a sweeping marble staircase, antique chandeliers and grand windows overlooking a courtyard.

Gaya

Innovative French restaurateur Pierre Gagnaire has rescued this venue formerly called Gaya Rive Gauche and turned it into one of the most coveted addresses in the city. Under Gagnaire's beady eye, chef Guillaume Delage prepares such palate teasing fish dishes as Madagascar prawns with Sarawak pepper, langoustine risotto, monkfish in tandoori sauce with creamed turnips, and wild bass and whelks with celery. The decor by Christian Ghion, incorporating little Thonet chairs and Corian tables, will meet the approval of the contemporary design cognoscenti.

Galerie Hélène Porée

Some of the finest jewelers in Europe are represented in this store – 'fine' being the operative word as these pieces are as exquisite and mesmerizing in their minimalism as classic jewels are in their opulence. Look out for Sophia Epp's pearl and gold ethereal necklaces, the hammered gold spiral bracelets of Ulla & Martin Kaufmann, Petra Dömling's precious stone rings, and the colorful, African-inspired bangles of Philippe Sajet. This is refined contemporary jewelry with a maverick twist.

La Sultane de Saba

Get ready for an Arabian night out at this purpose-built luxury spa offering a Turkish bath, 'rassoul' wraps, Oriental balms for the face, waxing, eyebrow and eye-lash tinting and all kinds of other traditional and revamped Eastern treatments. Ablutions over, sink into a red velvet divan in the lounge with authentic mint tea.

Natura

Well known for its holistic approach to well-being, the Brazilian Natura brand offers skincare and ambience products made from natural ingredients geared to sustainable development. After stocking up on such worthy beauty items, head for the stairs to chill out in the first-floor bar. A great place to put your feet up after an afternoon shoe shopping in the rue du Cherche Midi opposite.

Spoon Food and Wine

This is DIY food at its most deluxe: at Alain Ducasse's innovative diner guests are invited to 'accessorize' the dish of their choice to their taste. The idea is that you can explore a larger variety of his artful concoctions – inspired from cuisine around the world – as the dishes are available in smaller potions. Wok, plancha, steam, grill, casserole, vacuum and rotisserie are just some of the cooking methods used at Spoon and every mouthful is a revelation. As for the wine, this is one of the few restaurants in Paris where New World estates, including those in South Africa, Chile and the US, head up the list. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dieterlen.

Harnn

Save yourself a trip to Thailand by visiting the new Harnn Natural Home Spa, whose products are the next best thing to five-star pampering in situ. The soaps, massage balms, bath oils and salts, and home fragrances are made from Thai rice oil (rich in Vitamin E) and indigenous plants. Enticingly displayed on wood shelving in a terracotta and red decor, these spa goods look perfectly edible.

Ugly Home

The mischieviously-named Ugly Home is the latest venture of architect Stéphane Ghestem, architect and home furnishings dealer has expanded his Abstrakt Architecture agency and his Ekipmen label with an additional business venture cheekily called Ugly Home. Divided into rooms decorated with irony and offbeat elegance, the showroom features the work of Marcel Wanders, Piet Boon, Ruud Ekstrand and Paolo Giordno Verner Panton Boje Estermann Traders should look out for Claude Colsy's NASDAQ wallpaper perfect for livening up their pad. Ugly Editions produces limited editions of works by Oliver Schübber, Lucy D., Anne Djelbard, Munchausen, Louise Body together with house linen

Loulou de la Falaise

Deep purples, reds, oranges and yellows – colors typical of an Yves Saint Laurent wardrobe – explode in this boutique, which is only naturally given that the designs are by the couturier's muse Loulou de la Falaise. For thirty years the style icon fueled his genius with her exuberant ideas on coloring, textiles and prints. Like her first boutique in Paris' rue de Bourgogne, opened in 2003, this high-fashion den is designed like a sumptuous residence. Her modern classic women's and menswear and accessories are presented here as if at a private fitting.

Da Rosa

Thanks to owner José Da Rosa's intrepid sourcing of fine produce around the world, Parisians can treat themselves to some of the best cured hams – including Spanish Bellota and Italian Culatello di Zibello – in this enticing store. Parmesan, truffles, olives oils, Iranian caviar, the best smoked salmon and other delectables are also available here. The charming, helpful staff will either wrap up your choice, or serve their ultra-fresh produce in the tapas café, decorated by Jacques Garcia, on the first floor. Check out the original selection of wines in the vaulted cellar, where Da Rosa hams hang from the ceiling.

Frédéric Malle

Stored in refrigerated compartments, identical flasks contain the exclusive products of seven master noses: Jean-Claude Ellena, Edouard Fléchier, Musc Ravageur and Michel Roudnitska, Lipstck Rose Ralf Schweiger and Pierre Bourdon, the olfactory genius behind Davidoff's Cool Water.

Hôtel Costes

In the heart of Paris, interior decorator Jacques Garcia has daringly combined styles and married the classic with the extravagant. Every bedroom is unique, with period furniture put to new uses, the finest fabrics, all modern conveniences and inviting bathrooms. There's also an Italianate courtyard surrounded by Roman gods, and a fitness club and swimming-pool.

Galerie Claude Bernard

Located in the heart of the Saint Germain district, just a stone's throw away from the Ecole des Beaux Arts, the Galerie Claude Bernard (est. 1957) is an indispensable address for lovers of contemporary figurative art. Every year, the gallery hosts six shows devoted to contemporary talent, while presenting one "prestige" solo-exhibition of the works of masters such as Giacometti, Morandi, Bonnard and Bacon.

Hôtel Le A

Designed by Frédéric Mechiche, the 26 rooms come with unusual details (a white lounge beneath a glass roof, zebra-stripe tiles above the bathtub) that maximize every corner of this six-floor townhouse. The fashion tribe has adopted Le A for its proximity to shops on Avenue Montaigne and Rue du Faubourg-St.-Honoré. But what really sets the hotel apart are the paintings by French contemporary art star Fabrice Hybert.

L'Hôtel

All of the 20 rooms have been refurbished by Jacques Garcia – from the Mistinguett Art Deco chamber to the Oscar Wilde room, which has been extended to include its own terrace. The Cardinal apartment has a romantic roof terrace overlooking Saint Germain des Prés. Jacques Garcia has modernized one of the capital's legendary hotels while retaining all of its original attributes.

Ice Kube Bar

With the temperature held at a constant minus 5 degrees Celsius, it's a whole universe made entirely out of 25 tons of ice. Once you take off the polar coat provided by the bar, you may want to warm things up drinking frozen vodka coktails. Artist Laurent Saksik has carved the entire room from ice, from the walls to the furniture and glasses. Because of the temperature, time here is restricted to 30 minutes.

Kube Hotel

Situated a few steps away from Montmartre, KUBE is sheltered from the city's crowd. As its name suggests, the Kube hotel is dominated by one particular geometric shape in its interior design. The design aims to break with any sense of traditional conformity: the beds are lit from beneath, creating the illusion of levitation, which adds to the overall sense of spaciousness.

Montaigne Market

Behind sober ground floor window displays inside emblematic Parisian iron gates, the new multi-brand Montaigne Market offers a mix of designs from soberly chic to playfully fashionable. Like a huge, perfectly stocked dressing room, the famous labels are reassuringly present, while some new arrivals to the Paris scene are making their debut here, including Behnaz Sarafpour, Duro Olowu or Alice Temperley.

VANESSA BRUNO

Women from 16 to 60 love Vanessa Bruno for her high-quality, trendy clothes. Bruno's clothes are fresh and easy to wear and a huge favorite with the stars, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Vanessa Paradis.

L'Eclaireur

L'Eclaireur has opened its fourth store just a stone's throw from rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré. The new fashion, shoes and accessories outpost showcases the work of renonwed designers such as Haute, G. Guaglianone, Dries Van Noten, Marni, and Thomas Wylde The 600-square-foot store offerings are displayed on wooden cases, amid high ceilings and colorful furniture.

Jean Paul Hévin

In the words of the Guide des Croqueurs de Chocolat (Chocolate Lovers' Guide), "the chocolates produced by that cocoa bean aficionado feature a bitterness so excellent that even the most finicky of purists will be won over. You can customize your box and choose an assortment from a selection of extra dark ganaches, pralines, and milk chocolates. Within each of these categories, however, you will find fruit fillings, spices, caramels, or liqueurs, over 40 different varieties."

DICE KAYEK

The Turkish designer Ece Ege has chosen Paris to open her first boutique. Dice Kayek's playful yet romantic designs, always built around a specific theme, are achieved by careful attention to details.

le meurice

Le Meurice set new standards for French palace hotels when it reopened in July 2000 after an extensive two-year renovation. Now under the ownership of the Sultan of Brunei and managed by the Dorchester Group, every effort has been made to bring the property up to contemporary deluxe standards while still maintaining its traditional atmosphere. Major changes include moving the main entrance from the Mont Thabor to the rue de Rivoli, and a new fitness center, with pool, sauna, steam rooms, exercise facilities and massage services.

LUCIEN PELLAT-FINET

Lucien launched his very first luxury streetwear collection in 1994 and was immediately crowned the "king of cashmere". Along with the flash pieces that have attracted a jet-set clientele there are plenty of more conventional separates and accessories for men, women and children. The super high-quality materials used as well as the unique intarsia design symbols has become his most visible trademark.

ERES

The label's beautifully cut, minimalist bikinis and swimsuits are hot and designed to make a splash. One advantage for the natural woman is that the top and bottom can be purchased in different sizes, or you can buy just one piece of a bikini. The lingerie is light and comfortable, subtly sexy, and the swimwear makes just about every woman look confident, long and lean.

Librairie Galignani

Walking east on the Rue de Rivoli, two blocks from W. H. Smith, one comes to the oldest and most elegant English-language bookstore in Paris, the Librairie Galignani. Lined with dark wood shelves and with a skylight overhead, it is a mix of shelves and tables displaying few if any best-sellers. Originated in 1805, and at the present address since 1856, Galignani carries 15,000 volumes in English and 15,000 in French.

BONPOINT

The crème de la crème of children's clothing stores, Bonpoint is part of a well-known almost-haute-couture chain specializing in clothing for children and teenagers. By taking timeless designs and adding a fresh twist, Bonpoint is a must for those seeking that special party frock.

SPREE

The right place to buy luxurious and original presents. This large space is devoted to art, books, furniture, clothing and cool accessories from local and international designers. There are no somber colors here; just pretty artistic clothes by the likes of Isabel Marant and Reinaldo Laurenço, as well as exquisite jewelry.

MICHEL VIVIEN

Shoemaker to the stars who has worked for various couture houses, Michel Vivien opened his first boutique in Paris, just two steps from the Palais Royal. Vivien dedicates himself to his own elegant, cutting-edge collections and his 3/4-length boots are a favorite with the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker.

CARTIER

The Rue de la Paix is, above all, famous for its fashionable jewelry boutiques, which include the legendary Cartier. This historic store has doubled in size since its reopening in December 2005, but has managed to retain its intimacy. Behind the black marble façade, a brand-new staircase, echoing the modernist Art Deco style, leads up to tiny, private boudoirs.

CHLOE

The boutiques on Avenue Montaigne represent Paris' top fashion , and this is where Chloé's Paris boutique opened. At 200 square meters, the boutique houses ready-to-wear, shoes and handbags, including Chloé's iconic Paddington bag. While the emphasis at many of the Avenue Montaigne boutiques is on accessories, here the clothes are the stars. Every new Chloé handbag is sure to set off a new round of fashionista frenzy.

HARRY WINSTON

Right next door to the Plaza Athénée Hotel is the House of Harry Winston. Called the "ultimate jeweler", Harry Winston has created some of the world's most exceptional pieces of jewelry adorned with fabulous gemstones. Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor are only two of the legions of celebrated women who have worn Winston's legendary diamonds.

OSCAR CARVALLO

The Venezuelan-born designer who introduced his first-ready-to-wear collection in 1997 is a newcomer to the Paris scene. The long and narrow rue Cambon boutique displays a mix of Latin-American and European inspirations in a colorful and exuberant style. The black and red walls and marble floor give the store a modern and minimalist touch.

L'APPARTEMENT 217

From the biodegradable paint that bathes the feng shui setting in colorful light to the all-natural products used in every treatment, l'Appartement 217 is Paris' first 100% organic beauty spa. Located in a spacious Parisian flat, the pleasantly perfumed urban oasis offers head-to-toe specialized services including acupressure, nutrition counseling, Dr. Hauschka beauty treatments, oriental waxing, manicure/pedicure, and Iyashi Dôme, a revolutionary Japanese weight-loss and purification program.

Galerie Yvon Lambert

In 1966, Yvon Lambert opened his first Parisian gallery in the 6th arrondissement where he exhibited a great many American artists like Carl Andre, Robert Barry, Sol Lewitt, Richard Long, Brice Marden, Robert Ryman, Tony Smith, Richard Tuttle, Cy Twombly, Lawrence Weiner–the tenants of Conceptual, Minimalist and land art. In 1986, he moved to the magnificent glass-roofed space on Rue Vieille du Temple where he affirmed strong relationships with artists including Nan Goldin, Jenny Holzer, Joan Jonas, and Anselm Kiefer.

galerie jérôme de noirmont

Specialized in contemporary art and created in 1994 on the initiative of Jérôme and Emmanuelle de Noirmont, this gallery presents artists of worldwide renown. Initially, its purpose was to make art lovers discover internationally recognized artists, whose work was however completely or partially unrecognized in France. And then to dedicate itself to the true activity of a contemporary art gallery: to give free rein to new talents and to support the artists of the gallery in their creation.

galerie downtown

Over the past 25 years, the gallery has been involved in the sale and expertise of fine furnitures from major designer as Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé, George Nakashima or Carlo Mollino.

galerie templon

Daniel Templon, established in 1966, is known for exhibiting and promoting a major roster of contemporary international artists. The first gallery was opened on Rue Bonaparte on the Left Bank in 1966. In 1972, the gallery moved to its current location on Rue Beaubourg only a few blocks away from the Centre Georges Pompidou. Daniel Templon first established his reputation by showing avant-garde French artists (Ben, Boltanski among others) and conceptual artists (Kosuth, Art & Language).

caves legrand

Upon entering the Galerie Vivienne entrance, you'll find the degustation bar, in the middle of a large room with bottle lined walls . The new owners added this three sided horseshoe counter where the sommelier serves wines. You can also accommodate your appetite with eating fine and light foods, also served at the counter. The atmosphere is warm and cosy in wood and brass . In another room you'll find specialty food like foie gras and candy. On the other side of the passageway, there is another Legrand store selling wine accessories and literature .

Frette

Frette has the finest printed and embroidered linens and towels. Pick up cashmere, silk and pure linen bed covers, silk cushions, towels and bathroom accessories. Luxury lovers shouldn't miss the yachting, baby and homewear collections.

rene caovilla

The concept store created by the designer himself has been inspired by his villa, a Palladian residence belonging to Venetian patricians in past centuries, now the Caovilla family home. Not simply a store , but a Venetian private lounge covered with rich brocades interwoven with gold, refined damasks and flowing velvets. Furnished with works of unique antiques from the 18th century. The store displays sophisticated evening shoes, elegant bejewelled creations, sensual super-precious chaussures.

marc jacobs

The quirky designs of Marc Jacobs are beloved from LA to Tokyo-and just about everywhere in between; especially Paris. Marc Jacobs has chosen the Palais Royal to open his first Parisian boutique. The 200 square-foot store under the Palais Royal arcades captures the elegance underlying Marc Jacobs clothes with Stephan Jaklitch's unfussy architecture and streamlined furniture by Christian Liagre.

caves taillevent

An unusual detail, unique to Paris, the bottles in this wine shop are all fake: the real ones are stored underground. Presented instead are the empty wine bottles consumed by celebrated Taillevent diners such such as Woody Allen, Frank Sinatra, Orson Welles, and Charles de Gaulle. So pick out your favorite cru, or the one preferred by your favorite celebrity, and have it sent up from the cellar for your private pleasure.

debauve & gallais

Sulpice Debauve, pharmacist of the King Louis XVI, opened in 1800 with his nephew, Mr. Gallais, a chocolate factory whose quickly rising fame made it the appointed supplier of the Kings Louis XVIII, Charles X and Louis-Philippe. The historical shop of the rue des Saint-Pères created by the architects of the Empress Joséphine, is inscribed on the French Historic Monument List. For two centuries now, the Debauve & Gallais establishment carries-on a tradition: health chocolates, pistols high in cocoa, Carré de Roy, Incroyables, Croquamandes and hot chocolate.

galerie lelong

Specialized in contemporary art and created on the initiative of Daniel Lelong, the Galerie Lelong presents artists of worldwide renown: Antoni Tapies, Andy Goldsworthy, Arnulf Rainer, Jannis Kounellis, among others. Galerie Lelong is affiliated with Galerie Lelong, New York, and Galerie Lelong, Zurich, two of the most distinguished galleries of modern and contemporary art in the world.

la perla

This Italian company rivals Erès for elegant, high-end lingerie and swimwear. They have a variety of different lines for men, women and children, ranging from the very sporty to sexy and romantic lingerie. For women, there are itty-bitty bikinis, classic maillots and embroidered nightwear.

Tokyo Eat

Warning! No Japanese food at Tokyo Eat. Designed by Stephane Maupin, the Palais de Tokyo's sleek new restaurant, with its spaceship-sized lamps, round tables and Eames-inspired molded chairs, boasts a menu that is smart and innovative. The food is indeed a modern take on world cuisine with strong French and Asian influences. Palais de Tokyo's art-space restaurant has also a great terrace in summer.

by terry

After an amazing career as creative director at YSL, entrepreneur and make-up artist Terry de Gunzburg developed her eponymous brand of couture cosmetics in the 90s. Years later, this beauty empress boasts the best blends in the business using imported pigments and revolutionary light-reflective technology. While her 'ready-to-wear' line has competition blushing with envy, head to her gorgeous, purple-hued flagship in Paris' coveted Vero-Dodat Gallery, for customized cosmetics on request.

l'arpège

Alain Passard, one of the most respected chefs in Paris, is famous for having declared that he was bored with meat and fish. Though his vegetarianism is more theoretical than practical, his specialties elevate vegetables to sublime heights. Surrounded by monochromatic oil paintings, and pearwood paneling, you can enjoy dishes like couscous of vegetables and shellfish, lobster braised in the yellow wine of the Jura, or carpaccio of crayfish with caviar-flavored cream sauce.

la grande épicerie du bon marché

La Grande Epicerie is one of the largest food halls in Paris and THE gourmet mecca. Right next door to the Bon Marché department store, it has the same mix of edge and elegance that the main store has. Foie gras, patés, oysters, fruits, vegetables, hundreds of cheeses, baked goods, fantasy pastries, champagne, Italian prosciutto, sushi–everything you need is available here. A sort of gourmet museum in itself!

cappellini

The beautiful façade of this former hammam is still intact. Located in the heart of the Marais, Cappellini clients include Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci. This Italian manufacturer's Paris shop is bursting with innovative, modern designs from a celebrated roster of designers that includes Patrick Norguet, Jasper Morrison and Werner Aisslinger.

angelina

A stone's throw from the Louvre, just opposite the Tuileries Gardens, Angélina offers the best hot chocolate in town. The African hot chocolate is incredible, and comes accompanied with a little bowl of authentic crème chantilly, and a glass of water. Surrounded by Belle-Epoque mirrors and gilded moldings, you will enjoy the old-fashioned atmosphere. Bernadette Chirac is a regular of the tea house.

terres de truffes

This boutique/take-away/restaurant is Bruno de Lorgues' latest homage to the subterranean fungi. Cooking lessons are also offered on the premises. Terres de Truffes sells truffles of all shades and seasons, even an eccentric truffle-flavored dessert featuring blancmange and apricot jam. The adjacent restaurant serves pâté with truffles, foie gras with truffles, cheese with truffles, potatoes with truffles, and even ice cream with truffles.

gérard mulot

Situated in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Gérard Mulot is popular for its rich confections. Mulot does several bakings during the day so that the pastries are always fresh. He also explores France's great regional specialties, such as the Alsatian kugelhopf, a round crunchy ribbed loaf that is more bread than cake. His other regional delicacy are rum-scented cannelés from Bordeaux.

KRD

Danish interior designer Klavs Rosenfalck fuses Scandinavian style with a passion for Italian art and Parisian chic in his sleek showroom and gallery. Specializing in modern classics, you'll find the best in Danish design from Poul Henningsen and Arne Vodder, as well as contemporary international designers, such as glass artist Anna Torfs.

le baron

Le Baron, formerly a strip club, run by André the graffiti artist, didn't bother to update its decadent cabaret decor when it re-opened in 2004: the red walls, frilly lamps wih tassels and 1920s murals of naked girls remain firm and much-loved fixtures. It is currently the most popular after-dark address in Paris and with a capacity of just 150, it is basically a VIP room with one of the toughest door policies in Paris. Arrive before midnight for the best chance of getting in.

l'astrance

Chef Pascal Barbot was second to Alain Passard at L'Arpège and now has two Michelin stars of his own. Barbot's dishes often draw on Asian inspiration, such as the exciting grilled lamb with miso-laquered eggplant, ravioli of delicately sliced avocado and seasoned crabmeat, accompanied by salted almonds and a splash of almond oil. The decor is modern and sober with a small, wavy-edged mezzanine across one corner, which increases the capacity with a couple of much desired extra tables!

Mathis Bar

If you fancy an intimate cocktail while rubbing shoulders with Parisian VIPs, then Le Mathis is the place for you. This cozy, kitsch hotel bar with its gaudy red curtains and subdued lighting keeps the likes of Isabelle Adjani, Yves Saint Laurent and a whole host of local stars entertained until the small hours of the morning. It's best to go with a regular to avoid any embarrassing entry refusals.

5 rue de Moussy

Located in the heart of historical Paris, in a 17th century building, these three modern apartments are owned and have been decorated by fashion designer, Azzedine Alaïa. Each piece of furniture was hand picked by the designer himself, including pieces by his favorite designers Jean Prouvé and Marc Newson, as well as Charlotte Perriand, Arne Jacobsen, Pierre Paulin and André Sornay. Breakfast is served from Alaïa's own kitchen, and depending on which apartment you stay in, you might even glimpse the man at work in his atelier next door. A true home away from home!

les bouquinistes

This very modern restaurant, owned by three-Michelin star wizard Guy Savoy, looks onto Notre-Dame and the books stalls by the Seine. Sample an inventive fusion cuisine - crab ravioli wih roasted bay prawns, fresh cod with a cold tarragon and shellfish butter, mango cappuccino with coconut sorbet - in a decor that marries urban cool with bourgeois comfort, finished with huge framed mirrors, retro lamps and modernist high-backed chairs.

le chiberta

This michelin starred restaurant is yet another addition to the Guy Savoy empire. Within a streamlined Art Deco interior, Éric Croisel, offers a seductive menu that merrily oscillates between the classic and the ultra modern... flavorsome combinations include sautéed red tuna and bergamot preserved fennel with citrus fruit and red onion marmalade, roasted fillet of pigeon, chickpeas, corn and aubergine garniture and how about the grapefruit terrine and Earl Grey tea sauce to get your tastebuds busy?

black calvados

The fashion show producer and furniture designer Alex de Betak has opened his first foray into the culinary world: a cozy restaurant and lounge called Black Calvados. Chef Jerome Lorvellec - of Nobu and Pershing Hall fame - serves New American food such as the Kobe mini burgers, burgers topped with truffles and cheese and lobster rolls. The interior is designed with accents of stainless steel and handsome parquet floors, but the real lure here is the pretty, fashion crowd.

wooyoungmi

Since 1998, Korean designer Wooyoungmi has been imposing her vision of how men should dress on the fashion world. Her palette of colors play on nuances of mist, pastels and dust while cuts and materials are delicately masculine. The garments are streamlined and enriched with details and hand-styled finishes. For the opening of her first boutique abroad, Wooyoungmi has chosen a typical 17th century house in the heart of historical Paris.

le café d'Artcurial

The former Hotel Dasssault today houses a gallery for contemporary art, an auction house and one of the most renowned art libraries in town, consisting of more than 10,000 books. And now it's possible to leaf through books while sipping a coffee, either in the café with a view of the library or on the spacious terrace.

lancel

This split-level space was created by the architect/designer Patrick Norguet and is composed of walls lacquered in red, black or cream and big windows that show off Lancel's collections of luggage, handbags and other leather accessories. To the rear of the main floor, a small museum-like space highlights star pieces dating from 1876, when the firm was founded.

Eglé bespoke

Eglé is one of the most charming new arrivals to the rue de Mont Thabor, the 1st arrondisment's once remote side street that is rapidly becoming a serious style hotspot. Nip inside the elegant, jewel box of a boutique for a consultation with Philippe Le Blan and Régis Decour, founders of the men's bespoke shirt brand that reinterprets the codes and heritage of made-to-measure for today's modern dandy. With chic contemporary cuts, vintage finishes and an endless selection of fabulous fabrics, dapper dressing has never been so hip.

la maison du chocolat

La Maison du Chocolat boutique actually appears to be steeped in cocoa, right down to the ribbons on their boxes. These handmade chocolates are regularly confirmed as being some of the best in the world. Scrumptious fillings known as ganache (a mix of dairy cream and chocolate) are dipped rather molded meaning the light covering of chocolate simply melts in the mouth. The ganaches are subtly flavored with a large variety of ingredients (almond, cinnamon, ginger, lemon, coffee, fennel...) that blend perfectly well with the rich tasting chocolate. While you're there, don't forget to indulge in a cup of wildly intense and decadently thick hot chocolate in the tearoom.

maison calavas

Maison Calavas has opened an unprecedented concept store on rue Royale. With a spectacular choice of lipsticks, compact powders, blushes and eye shadows, you can mix and match to create your very own made-to-measure palette that comes packaged in a perfectly gorgeous leather box. Housed in a building that dates back to the 18th century, this address has kept all its original fixtures and fittings. From the fine oak panels, accentuating impressively high ceilings to the Versailles-style wooden floors, every detail pays homage to its original owner, Louis Le Tellier (architect and interior designer to King Louis XV).

artcurial

Housed in the spectacular Hôtel Dassault at the bottom of the Champs Elysées, Artcurial is a space now dedicated to showcasing the arts. The neo-classical building was renovated by top architect Jean Michel Wilmotte to include an expansive and most comprehensive bookstore, a gallery to display the Artcurial limited editions in and offices for the auctioneers Artcurial Briest Poulain le Fur.

Christian Louboutin

Designer of the famous red-sole shoes, Christian Louboutin early revealed a passion for women and elegance. He was only sixteen when he tried to sell his first designs to music hall dancers at the Folies Bergères. After working with shoe expert Roger Viver, he launched his own label to instant success. Come admire the fabulous pumps in his adorable store, which has already become a shoe institution. And if you can't find the perfect shoe, Monsieur Louboutin will custom-design it for you!

claudie pierlot

A fashion label more typically Parisian than Claudie Pierlot surely doesn't exist. So, if you fancy affecting that mademoiselle look, check out her simple, elegant tank tops, cardigans, little black suits, and of course not forgetting the essential black beret. Baguette anyone?

catherine malandrino

The designer already has four boutiques in the US with a solid fan base including Madonna, Sarah Jessica Parker and Julia Roberts who just love her collection of clothes that are colorful, feminine and fresh, fresh, fresh. Her first Parisian boutique is a sparkling two-storey affair designed by the architect Christophe Pillet that also carries her brand new line of shoes and accessories.

rodolphe menudier

Just off the Place Vendôme, Rodolphe Ménudier's store, elevates shoe buying into an artistic experience akin to visiting to a postmodern museum. Interrupting the black-lacquer and brushed-stainless-steel decor are walls sheathed in silver-painted leather or covered in white crocodile. Against this dramatic setting, men's shoes, ladies' mules and spiky stilettos are displayed like veritable works of art.

cafe au lit

Café au Lit (meaning coffee in bed) is a new concept which merges spaces for living and exhibition. Located in east Paris - which has in recent years become a thriving art scene - it showcases current artwork in a contemporary designed studio apartment. Architect Didier Fiuza Faustino has found a unique solution combining both public and private spaces in this 27-square-meter apartment, that can be booked (from one week to several months) for a comfortable stay within close range of central Paris.

black block

The small Black Block shop, inside the Palais de Tokyo (Paris' Contemporary Art Museum), is run by graffiti artist and nightclub owner André. It sells a wild range of kooky merchandise, from clothing and Japanese mayonnaise to video, toys displayed in big fridges and limited-edition artworks.

Bruno Frisoni

Bruno Frisoni has an impressive pedigree... Former accessories designer at Lanvin and most lately art director for Roger Vivier, his own first boutique is lined with ultra-sexy, ultra-sophisticated handmade shoes with playful details such as vertiginous tapered heels, lean platforms, and delicately conceived flats.

Harry's Bar

Just around the corner from L'Opera de Paris is the birthplace of that hangover miracle of a cocktail, the Bloody Mary. Established in 1911 and renowned for it's cocktails and real American hotdogs Harry's bar is an institution in Paris. Enjoy a drink in this informal yet proper bar with the knowledge that luminaries such as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Marlene Dietrich might have sat in the same red (albeit reupholstered) leather booth.

ibu gallery

Ibu, Lionel Poliane's wife (France's most famous baker), has opened her own shop, by the Palais-Royal and specializing in artistic jewelry. Some are her own designs, some are by other modernists, such as Aude Lechère. The shop also shows stunning objects, like the "functional sculptures", made of patinated or raw bronze.

The Different Company

The niche perfume line, The Different Company, created by acclaimed perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, has opened its first boutique in a tiny street between place des Victoires and avenue de l'Opéra. Discover an appeasing and luxurious blend of rare scents amidst contemporary visual animations, ancient wood, translucent glass and perfumed leather. From the coveted Damascus rose to the legendary iris pallida and delicate Chinese osmanthus flower, you'll find each one of these perfumes to be nothing short of glorious.

Four Seasons

This magnificient landmark hotel, a short walk from the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and the Eiffel Tower, has 245 guest rooms, including 61 suites, many with private balcony and terrace overlooking one of the most chic quartiers of Paris. The stunningly styled period décor with 21st-century infrastructure has created a remarkable visionary hotel experience.

CITRUS ETOILE

White walls, black floor, orange chairs, this hot new Parisian restaurant has a deliberately bright feel. Citrus Étoile was created by Gilles and Elizabeth Epié in the image of California where, after a stint at L'Orangerie (L.A.), Gille was a chef on Hollywood sets. Daring dishes (grey prawns and girolle mushrooms served in an apple) aside, Gille's cuisine is highly "clean," i.e. no-nonsense.

LE BARRAMUNDI

The Barramundi restaurant, bar and club mixes African, Asian and South American influences and luxurious décor to take you on an ambitious journely. Taste the Mediterranean-based cuisine with exotic touches and a wide variety of teas and cocktails from the world over. That not enough? The music will take you away. It is truly out of this world.

La Table de Joël Robuchon

After L'Atelier, Parisian king of gastronomy, Joël Robuchon triumphs at La Table. Like its predecessor, La Table offers a mix of light and substantial dishes. Its menu is shorter and includes gems like: crab in aspic with avocado; soft-boiled egg with a light mushroom cream; and, a classic revisited, foie gras stuffed hare. La Table encourages reservations weeks in advance.

Veuve Clicquot

Located in The Sezz hotel, and certain to become one of Paris' most in demand night spots, this is the city's first Veuve Clicquot champagne bar. Here you can check out the Grande Dame bar and its namesake the Veuve Clicquot´s most prized champagne cuvée. Designer Christopher Pillet has included seating nooks so you can slip from the public eye, if you so desire.

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO's boutique, on the world famous avenue de Montaigne, showcases men's, women's and children's collections: footwear, bags, silk scarves, leather accessories, fragrances, eyeglasses, and watches. Light filters through the exquisite windows creating a warm and relaxing atmosphere as you gaze at the beautiful courtyard and peruse the prêt-à-porter.

HUGO BOSS

The German brand set up its flagship store on "the biggest avenue of the world", the Champs-Elysées. The first floor is dedicated to women, sportswear and accessories. Here, you'll find the "Sportswear black", "Boss woman" and "Hugo woman" labels. The basement is dedicated to men's wear.

WASSANA THAÏ BEAUTY INSTITUTE

Wassana Thaï Beauty Institute is true to its name. As you enter, you are greeted with a "whai" (a bow). Then, as is the tradition in Thailand, you are asked to remove your shoes, so as to maintain the quiet atmosphere. Wassana beauty salon offers traditionnal Thaï massages and stretching to balance your body's energy.

POWER PLATE INSTITUTE

The ultimate health heaven. Trilingual coaches, valet parking and the best workout in the city; it doesn't get better than Carol Revillon's new Power Plate Institute. Sumptuous leather and marble surroundings, scented candles and original Karl Lagerfeld portraits invite you to tone up with the latest workout revolution, the Power Plate, for an experience to remember. This temple for the modern day Adonis is Paris' best kept keep fit secret.

Schiffini

Schiffini's goal has always been to make practical, yet beautiful, timeless kitchens. Schiffini displays its modernity and dynamism through a broad range of products with international appeal and the ability to meet varying needs. Each product is created with its own cultural and design oriented identity.

Café Branly

If you want a break before or after your visit to the museum go to the Café Branly. The café is in the center of Gilles Clément's garden and you can relax and sit after hours of touring. While you are drinking or eating, admire Moai's head. The café has a selection of snacks and beverages and holds 120 people.

Issey Miyake

Launched in 2001 as stictly a t-shirt line, Me quickly grew into a collection that now includes skirts, jackets, dresses and accessories. Me is epitomized by eye-catching, colorful prints and pop-culture influenced designs. All items are created from stretch fabrics and designed as one-size-fits all. The styles, colors, and patterns change seasonally creating endless possibilities for the wearer.

Hôtel Amour

Each of the 20 rooms of the Hôtel Amour is unique. Not a light, a curtain, a carpet or a bathroom is the same. Everything is vintage and it is truly Parisian. The breakfast room looks like a traditionnal French cafés. Only one thing lacks the French touch: the staff wears the oh-so-New York jeans-apron-shirt.

Dokhan's

Located between Trocadéro and the Arc de Triomphe, near the most select boutiques of the 16th arrondissement, this luxurious Haussman-style mansion is dedicated to the French tradition of the fine art of service. Frédéric Méchiche, international French decorator, designed the hotel in a pure neoclassical style. A marvelous meld of Palladian architecture, ancient wood paneling, antiques, works of art, and delicate choices of colors combine to create a harmonious interior. The ambiance is sophisticated and discreet.

Kusmi Tea

Kusmi Tea supplied theTzars with their teas until the Revolution. Re-established in Paris in 1920, Kusmi is the only remaining genuine Russian tea company, providing great teas to people with discerning tastes. Kusmi teas are sold, in their original pre-Bolshevik Revolution packaging.

Belle de Jour

Belle de Jour is a celebration of good old fashioned femininity. Owner Yann Schalburg's girlie haven brims with antique scent bottles, each one with its own tale to tell. Belle de Jour is for the collector looking for the rare item, or the modest lover of beautiful things.

Faye Gastronomie

Dominique Faye opened this lovely boutique where we can buy fine food that he found in the best places in Europe: Smoked salmon, eggs of salmon, foie gras, truffles, caviar. The boutique is run by Jean-Claude Racic who will expertly advise you in choosing the right tea, coffee, oil or cheese. For the sweet tooth, a large selection of candies and chocolate is offered.

Hotel Crillon

This hotel was built in 1758 in the same year as the Place de la Concorde. The rooms feature fine furniture and the exquisite decor was designed by Sonia Rykiel. The hotel has probably one of the most elegant views in the whole world. Accomodations are "fit for a king" (indeed the Crillon is home to royalty on a regular basis).

Hotel Lancaster

Hotel Lancaster, a small of the "Ancien Régime" with five exquisitely decorated salons and a serene honeysuckle scented courtyard. The Hotel Lancaster is Paris' most sophisticated gem: small and flawless without dazzle. It has played host to the more refined of the celebrity set — Marlene Dietrich, Noel Coward, Grace Kelly. Though it is steps away from the Champs-Elysées, the Lancaster is an isolated world.

Hotel Montalembert

When hotelier Grace Leo-Andrieu opened the 56-room Hôtel Montalembert in 1989, it was one of the first design-led boutique hotels in Paris. This stylish bolthole - originally designed by Christian Liaigre - has been given a complete makeover by Francois Champsaur. There are two styles of rooms to choose from: classic and contemporary. Classic rooms feature Louis Philippe furniture offset and contemporary rooms are all dark wood furniture and black-and-white photographs, softened by taupe walls and lilac bedspreads.

Bound

New York style interior meets Paris in this hip and popular bar which is spiritual home to the city's chic style. The young and beautiful come to enjoy a refined ambiance which feels exclusive yet oh so right.

Restaurant Plaza Athénée

Place of Excellence', the Parisian 'symphony' of the Alain Ducasse Restaurant at the Plaza Athénée, is orchestrated by Christophe Moret. Alain Ducasse and Christophe Moret have been collaborating for more than ten years. With each passing season, they offer resolutely contemporary French cuisine with a strong emphasis on authenticity in order to reveal the hidden flavours of the ingredients.

La Cour Jardin

The Plaza Athénée's courtyard restaurant, La Cour Jardin, provides a delightful setting in the spring and summer months in which to enjoy lunch and dinner. Set in the heart of the Hotel Plaza Athénée, La Cour Jardin is a visually stimulating blend of reds and greens, with Virginia creeper on the walls and pots of vivid red geraniums.

Aubercy

Aubercy selects the nicest calf skins and Philippe Aubercy chooses among the best animals, so that the leathers are made with completely perfect skins. They are then tanned in French tanneries.

Burberry

The British brand crossed the Channel to open a store in Paris. In the Paris store, you will find the luxury brand with its distinctive British sensibility, its multi-generational and dual-gender audience. Since its founding in England in 1856, Burberry has been synonymous with quality, innovation and style.

Caviar House & Prunier

Caviar House & Prunier has become Paris's ultimate fashion spot. It produces its own caviar at farms in Bordeaux based on an almost 100-year-old recipe, and the company also sells high-quality caviar from a number of other producers. Salmon is produced in the Swiss Alps, where the fish is smoked using the Balik method dating back to the Russian tzars. The beverages offered by the restaurant include champagne and their own brand of beer.

Celine

The French luxury house, launched in 1945 by Celine Viplana, has its flag store in the most famous fashion street of Paris: the prestigious Avenue Montaigne. In the store, you find the usual high-end sporty looks, clean and wearable separates, such as swinging skirts, fitted shirts, and soft knits. So if you have a taste for classics and clean lines like Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Renee Russo, and Lucy Liu, you are at the right place.

Chloé

The boutique presents the new creations by Phoebe Philo,the Creative Director of Chloé. Sassy, sexy and ultra cool, Chloé is a paradox of both feminity and romance infused with a street-cred edge. She's fun, she's flirtatious, she's at the forefront of the scene. You've seen her around, she's a girl about town. Do you know who Chloé is? Maybe it's you.

Fifi Chachnil

Fifi Chachnil girls are real boudoir babes, with a fondness for marabou slippers, quilted-satin bed jackets, and lingerie in candy-land colors. Chachnil has a new take on frou-frou underwear in the pin-up tradition. Her chic mixes, such as deep red silk bras with boudoir pink bows and pale turquoise girdles with orange trim, will have you purring in delight. The look is cheerfully sexy, with checkered push-up bras, frilled white knickers, and peach-satin corsets. Transparent black babydoll negligées with an empire-line bust are also favoured.

Hogan

Begun in the 80s with shoe collections for women, men and children, the Hogan brand now also crafts various leather goods items. The Hogan brand is distinctive for high quality, functionality and design. The products are the highest expression of a "new luxury" lifestyle. Hogan is meant for someone who cherishes the type of luxury associated with product excellence and innovative original design

L'Eclaireur

Packed with everything from Dries Van Noten to Martin Margiela and a string of European lesser-known counterparts, L'Eclaireur now rules the roost for most fashionistas who aren't shopping at Colette. A Belgian influence is evident in both architecture and fashion at this modestly sized store. L'Eclaireur's offerings are displayed on glass and metal cases, amid high ceilings and wooden floors. The shop also carries shoes, accessories, and women's wear.

L'Espionne

Since the beginning, L'Espionne is dedicated to fashion designers like Thierry Mugler, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Issey Miyake. Now, you can buy John Galliano, Alexander McQueen and Dolce & Gabbana. Recently, Victor & Rolf and Balanciaga were added to the list of designers. L'Espionne has a men's collection as well.

Tsumori Chisato

Not since the Japanese first stormed the Paris scene, in 1983, has the Far East been such a preoccupation of the fashion flock—both in terms of trends and business (new stores in China and/or Japan from Prada, Giorgio Armani, and Louis Vuitton). That's good timing for Tsumori Chisato, a designer who is "big in Japan" and now starting to make inroads into the Western market and who has his shop in Paris.

Vanessa Bruno

Bruno's clothes are fresh and easy to wear and a huge favorite with the stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Vanessa Paradis. Vanessa Bruno is famous for mixing and blending materials. She loves working with strong fabrics like boiled wool as well as more delicate fabrics like cotton. She designs clothes to empower women, she wants them to feel like the clothes were made specially for them.

Origins

With all the pressure around us, we can't blame people for feeling stressed. But Origins can help you unwind with this calming present of Origins' famous Peace of Mind stress-busters. For an Origins Spa Treatment "100 Minutes of Heaven", you can choose from the following: Soothing Full Body Massage, Peppermint, Bergamot, Cocoa, or Lavender Body Scrub, Aromatic Anti-Aging Facial, Hand and Foot Massage or Uplifting Makeover.

Mood

Inspired by the atmosphere of the movie In The Mood For Love, Mood is a unique place between Asia and the West. It is a restaurant-bar-lounge on 3 levels, each one boasting its own decoration and atmosphere. Choose according to how you feel and take a drink or a meal at any hour of the day. Either zen restaurant or intimate lounge, the choice is yours.

Le Bristol

At Le Bristol's restaurant, awarded two stars by the Red Michelin guide, the Chef invites you to embark on an imaginative and flavorful culinary journey. According to the season, guests can dine in the sumptuous Regency oak winter restaurant, or in the summer restaurant. The Chef will be proud to show you his "Grande Carte".

Bottega Veneta

Below the former abode of a certain Marlene Dietrich and across the road from the Plaza Athenée hotel, the fashion and bag label Bottega Veneta has opened its flagship boutique in Paris. Custom made, handcrafted door handles sheathed in leather warmly invite you into the quiet, private, sophisticated boutique. Carpets in pure New Zealand wool and walls lined in Asahi bookcloth ensure an entirely delightful and soothing shopping experience.

Déli-cieux

Opened in 2006 on the panoramic terrace of Printemps Haussmann, Déli-cieux deluxe cafeteria has an unbeatable view by day or on the Thursday noctures. Noé Duchaufour Lawrance has created a slightly Starck-like universe of perspex chairs and layered wood inside, and decking and trees on the terrace so that the restaurant hovers between earth and sky. Food too is cloud-light and original, salads, wok and grilled dishes.

Renaissance Paris Vendôme

In a perfect location for fashion hounds, between Place Vendôme and the Tuileries, this 97-room luxury hotel is all about discretion. Staff in slate grey Nehru suits glide around the large, Japanese inspired, atrium-lit lobby and the stylish restaurant PINXO, created by top chef Alain Dutournier. Bedrooms are calm and contemporary with king size beds, plasma TV, high-speed Internet access. Best of all is the slate-walled 60ft pool reserved for hotel guests only.

Galerie Brasilia

The Gallery is dedicated to Brazilian designers and includes the fabulous Modernist furniture designs of Oscar Niemeyer, architect of the iconic 60s French Communist Party HQ in Paris' 19th arrondissement. You'll also find sculpture by Mozart Guerra and photographs by Gotz Goppert.

Artelano

Started in 1972 by Annick and Samuel Coriat, the Artelano company creates high-end contemporary furniture. The boutique shows sofas, armchairs, tables signed by Piero Lissoni, Christophe Pillet, Olivier Gagnère, Pascal Mourgue...The fine selection of materials and the demanding quality control process are part of an unconditional policy at this company dedicated to purity of line as well as functionality.

Silvera

Silvera diffuses sleek contemporary furniture from the likes of La Marie, Louis Ghost, Panton Blanche, Eros Rouge Opaque and Adjustable by Eileen Gray. Its personalized advice service will help with house or appartment planning and decoration. State-of-the-art kitchens and cleverly designed storage solutions are also on display in the showroom.

Mon Bon Chien

Grooming and gourmandises are the treats on offer for canine clients at this 65-square-metre boutique run by American Harriet Sternstein. A glass case displays her "pâtisseries de chien" in flavors such as: Ginger and Molasses, Bacon, Chicken, BBQ Beef, Biscotti, Peanut Butter, Vegetable and Garlic-Cheese-Parsley. All natural, no preservatives, and in case you were wondering the biscuits are edible by humans.

Musée Rodin

In 1911 Rodin promised to leave all his paintings to the French state with the proviso that a museum was created to him at the Hôtel Biron, the condemned 18th-century mansion of which he had inhabited a wing. The result is one of Paris' most enchanting museums, not only for its large collection of Rodin's works inside but for the delightful garden which is dotted with sculptures including the 'Burghers of Calais' and 'The Gates of Hell'.

Caravane Emporium

After Caravane and Caravane Chambre 19, the new Caravane Emporium store next door extends this covetable brand into the realm of the everyday. While picking up the gorgeous Chinese textiles, Morrocan ironwork and linen and Kashmir shawls on her travels, the indefatigable Françoise Dorget has also started sourcing practical items: utensils, textiles, tiffin boxes, etc. all with handcrafted appeal.

Ovale

If you've ever hunted high and low for the perfect baby gift you'll know what a boon Ovale is. The boutique groups together, in a single space, clothes, soft toys, silverware, jewellery, accessories and special articles such as individually-designed, handmade Christening robes - every kind of gift with which people celebrate the miracle of birth, with unerring taste and quality.

Mori Venice Bar

Massimo Mori is the acclaimed maître who sourced the exquisite Italian food products for Armani Caffé. Philippe Starck's first gave free rein to his passion for Venetian glass in the decor of Bon 2. Now this marriage made in heaven has resulted in a new restaurant on the same site that is entirely devoted to the pungent, earthy, luxurious food of Venice, together with an exemplary Italian wine list.

Dalloyau

This is one of Paris's landmark pâtisseries. Dalloyau (pronounced Dall-why-o) has been making its own chocolates and pastries since 1802 and to maintain a reputation of excellence for 200 years is some achievement. Everything in Dalloyau is luxury confectionalised. Of the sweet delights, the Opera is legendry - layer upon layer of textured chocolate. In a similar vein there is the equally sinful Louvre - shaped like the Louvre pyramid and consisting of a dark chocolate exterior protecting an even richer filling of chocolate mousse.

Market

Another member of the Vongerichten empire, Market enjoys an enviable position on the aristocratic Avenue Matignon. The décor is modern and elegant. Influenced by his world travels and his many years spent in America, Vongerichten has composed a menu that we are more used to seeing in the New World than in France, concentrating on the raw and the grill.

L'Atelier des Saveurs

L'Atelier des Saveurs is a "world épicerie" in the true sense of the word. It doesn't sell chichi packaged-for-tourists versions of the world's flavours but the real thing - baskets of dried fruit, spices, olives, rice and an amazing selection of tinned and bottled goods of the kind that can cure homesickness instantly. Best of all, they have recipes to help you discover the cuisines of the world.

Parfait élève de Pouyanne

Pouyanne is the one of the last traditional dyeing professionals in Paris. They also offer a host of other services for your finest clothes: stain removal, dry cleaning, sewing on buttons, bleaching of lace, Christening robes or wedding dresses, and specialist fur or leather cleaning. All the work is hand-done and delivered to your residence. A wonderful return to tradition.

Institut Karité

In this temple dedicated to women, you will find two spacious beauty rooms, a hammam, a VIP space, a hairdresser and manicurist. All treatments use Karité's products made from shea butter - which is thought to be the very ingredient that was the secret to Queen Nefertiti's beauty. Everything has been prepared to help you relax and spend a lovely time.

Jean-Michel Faretra

You would not put your make-up on in full view of all the world, so why should hairdressing be any different? Avoiding the ignominy of being coiffed in a shop window, Jean-Michel Faretra's hair salon is in a zen loft at the end of a courtyard behind swanky Avenue George V. From here you can emerge looking fabulous, and relaxed too as beauty and massage treatments are also offered.

Design by

The Design By showroom presents the best in Italian and European contemporary furniture design. Reissues of design classics such as the 70s Sinus chair sit alongside future classics by the likes of Zanotta, Edra and Gérard Van Den Berg. There is also a large selection of high-end office furniture and an interior design service.

Les Cent Ciels

Though Paris has many North African hammams, none is as luxurious as Les Cent Ciels, just outside the city centre in Boulogne. It offers scouring rooms, massages 'à la carte', a hand beauty salon, two hammans with different temperatures, a sauna and a swimming-pool, all decorated in exquisite Moorish style with mosaics, stained glass and lanterns shedding dappled light. Les Cent Ciels is the perfect place if you want a parenthesis in your busy day far from the crazyness of the city.

Chez Ly

Chez Ly, cooking is a family business. Using recipes passed on through four generations, Chez Ly helps you discover a wealth Asian flavors from Thailand, Vietnam, China and Cambodia, and a few gourmet French-influenced dishes such as foie gras cooked in sake with noisettes of Lotus flowers. The chef, Quoc Phuoc, was highly regarded in Hong-Kong before moving to Paris.

Sensing

Opened by Guy Martin, the Michelin-starred chef of Le Grand Véfour, le Sensing is a fusion of contemporary art and contemporary cuisine. With a menu that is short yet dense, light without being frivolous and a somber décor in which to showcase the works of up-and-coming artists, here truly is a feast for the senses.

D. Porthault

This flagship store, recently renovated is now home to the creations of D. Porthault, a name that has become synonymous with the most beatuiful printed and colored linens in the world. Since the 1920s, over 2500 different patterns have borne their stamp of luxury. They are regarded to be some of the finest towels, tablcloths and napkins and bedlinens one can buy.

Cartier

The familiar beige carpet has been laid down once again on rue de Rennes, after Cartier renovated its prestigious Left Bank boutique in 2006. Here one can find some of the most exquisite, beautifully crafted gems, stones and items of jewelry created by the most famous jewelers in the world.

Brooks Brothers

Almost 200 years after they first opened, the oldest American retailer brings its classic tailoring and familiar mahogany surroundings to the rue St. Honoré. Well known for made-to-measure suits and hand made shirts, Brooks Brothers' have over time clothed icons as diverse as Abraham Lincoln, Katharine Hepburn and Brad Pitt.

Cartier

Fabulously grand and timelessly chic, Paris' Champs-Elysées shopping boulevard is home to the city's most storied luxury brands, including none other than Cartier. With the intimate feel of a prestigious hôtel particulier, the quaint alcoves, private salons and book-lined shelves of this chandeliered shop provide the perfect plush setting to discover some of the world's most unforgettable jewels, watches and accessories.

Spa at the Four Seasons George V

It quickly becomes apparent that luxury knows no bounds when one visits the spa at the George V. Decorated in muted tones and prints from the 1700s, the atmosphere here exudes calm. As well as being able to choose from the overly comprehensive list of therapies and massages, guests can experience absolute relaxation in the sauna, steam bath or whirlpool.

Skeen

Located in the heart of the Marais, Skeen specialises in anti-ageing cream for men through the use of expert dermatological formulas.

Massato

In having three salons spread out all across Paris, Massato has gained a cult of followers, all of whom have cleverly learned at which salon he can be found on any given day. If you can't get an appointment with him, however, a session with one his super stylists is guaranteed fabulous head-turning results.

Colorist

This 320 m2 salon plays home to the creator-colorist for L'Oréal, Christophe Robin. An insider address amongst the model-actress-socialite set, the relaxing, intimate parlor is the perfect place to unwind knowing your tresses are being tended to by one of the city's formost colorists.

Joël Villard

Testament to his hairdressing prowess, Joël Villard was the first hair technician to open a salon fully dedicated to color in the early 90s. Named after the man himself, it is also the only fully licensed Aveda salon in Paris.

Lucia Iraci

The flagship salon of the talented Italian coiffeuse, this private little urban oasis is where Lucia and her team work their magic hands on the hair of many models, actors and Parisian socialites. Her eponymous line of hair products is also divine.

Espace Payot

Designed by interior architect Joseph Caspari and featuring treatments such as personalised stone therapies, this is the spa that you'll never want to leave.

Chrome Hearts

One of Karl Lagerfeld's favourite jewelers that previously only sold in uber-chic stores such as Colette, now have their own pied-à-terre on the prestigious avenue Montaigne.

Hervé Gambs

After achieving success with his vegetal creations, candles and perfumes as far afield as Japan, Hervé Gambs opens his second store in St. Sulpice offering the left bank a variety of luxurious fauna inspired home decorations.

Anahi

Argentine meat has always been noted as some of the best in the world and it's here that diners can sample some prime beef while sneaking a peak at the various famous faces that come to eat in the rustic setting of Anahi.

Aesop

Making their assault on Europe, the Melbourne skincare masters open their first store in Paris. With natural ingredients and expert knowhow going into every product, Aesop's alternative remedies work wonders on troubled skin.

Ferdi

A restaurant with one of the best atmospheres in Paris, where big players in the worlds of fashion, publishing and the arts converge . Great service, great food and lots of collectable toys on the walls to marvel at should you find yourself in need of some distraction. Try the now renowned Cheeseburger.

15 Cent 15

Havin been recently nipped tucked and given a facelift by French designer Olivier Gagnère, the banquettes at 15 cent 15 are some of the most sought after seating in the city. With large chandeliers, a mirrored roof and dark lighting - it's very very cosy.

Paul Smith

Divided into many small rooms that are painted colorfully with rustic accents, the eponymous designer's boutique houses everything one can imagine. From stocking apparel and jewelry to accessories and ornaments, the store even devotes space to a little library of books on subjects ranging from art to style and fashion to photography.

Paule Ka

The latest flaghship boutique to be installed on Paris' fashion corridoor, the rue St. Honoré, in which Paule Ka continues it's legacy of creating beautifully finished designs that befit the refinement and elegance of the women who wear it.

Noriem

Conceptual in its air of relaxation and serenity, Noriem invites you into a 'lifestyle zone' where Japanese creation is harbored and contemporary design is forefront. Whether it be fashion, accessories or decorative items that you're looking for, this store has it all. And to give it that extra little touch, you'll even be given a cup of green tea while shopping.

Armani Privé

Moving on from a show room for very special customers only, the Italian master designer has decided to throw the doors open, creating an entire store dedicated to his very haute couture line. Proof that when there's enough demand...

Dries Van Noten

Twenty years after first showing his sartorial genius in London, this wonderfully talented member of the Antwerp six has finally opened a store in Paris. With furniture dating from the 17th to the 21st century found in antique stores in his native city, the couturier's concept is a Paris apartment complete with library, salon and boudoir. Truly a unique spot in which to try on even more unique tailoring.

Le Saut du Loup

Beyond serving relaxed food in a trendy atmosphere, Le Saut du Loup has one of the best locations in the city. Situated in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the restaurant has spectacular views of the Louvre, the Jardin des Tuileries and the Eiffel Tower.

Unico

The collaboration of an Argentinian architect and an Argentinian photographer, Unico sits on the site of a former butchers. Which probably explains the highly inventive décor and the speciality being Argentinian beef. Definately worth the visit to Bastille.

Loft Design By

A Parisian favourite for upscale, nicely cut basics. Stocking mens, womens and children's clothes it's the place to find that perfect fitting cashmere sweater.

Qeelin

The first Chinese jeweler with global reach has opened its doors onto the magnificent Palais Royal where shoppers can delight in finding something special. From pendants, to necklaces and of course the very special 'BoBo', Qeelin is a superb addition to the Galerie Montpensier.

L'Eclaireur Restaurant & Bar

Sartorial supremo's L'Eclaireur take inspiration from the Fornasetti family in their first gastronomic venture. Located in the same building as their store it's the perfect place to take a break during your personal shopping experience. Photo Credit: Guy Hervais

Mulberry

The British luxury leather specialists open another Parisian store offering a magnificent array of their beautifully hand-crafted bags and wallets to the delight of the Parisian shopper.

Alifax

A new vision for electronic stores in Paris, Alifax recruited interior designer Crhistophe Pillet to create an electronic zone that reflects the technology contained within it. Stocking technology leaders Sony, Apple, Bose and Samsung.

Brasserie Lipp

One of the most famous brasseries in the city of lights, founded in 1880 it's open 'til very late and serving traditional French fare to the usual Parisian mix of models, actors, designers, writers and people in the arts who tend to hang out here.

Le Cibus

A blink and you'll miss it type of place located behind Palais Royal. Tiny and with only room for a handful of tables, le Cibus is a fantastic Italian restaurant. With a menu that changes daily and a chef that personally takes your order, it truly is one of a kind.

Four Seasons George V

Frequently referred to as one of the best, if not the best hotel in the world, the George V sure knows how to pull out the stops. Incomparable service, wonderful location and views and a world class spa make this hotel an example in how best to operate a hospitality service.

Pershing Hall

Sleek, smooth and very sexy, the Pershing Hall hotel has firmly implanted itself as a destination hang out for Paris' young and trendy. Great bright rooms and a bustling restaurant make a constantly vibrant atmosphere.

Café Verlet

A wonderful place to stop and grab a coffee while shopping on the rue St. Honoré. The first thing one notices on entering is the fantastic aroma of beans and the large sacks propped up against the walls. A coffee conoisseurs heaven.

Comme des Garçons Parfums

Perfectly befitting the scents that occupy the space, this store on the marché St. Honoré is entirely devoted to the Japanese houses perfumes. A concept store in essence it is a novel approach to creating a luxurious perfumery designed by Rei Kawabuko and Takao Kawasaki.

Jil Sander

Previously located four doors down the street, the updated Jil Sander store is a testament to the success its creative director Raf Simons brought to the company since his appointment in 2005.

Hublot

For Swiss watchmaker to choose the rue St. Honoré as the locale for their first ever store is rather indicative of the company's growth and sucess and is a good representation of what lies ahead. The high tech and thoroughly modern space is the perfect place in which to showcase its contributions to minute monitoring including the hugely succesfull Big Bang.

Nathalie Costes

Made of laquered wood, Nathalie Costes' necklaces and bracelets look like oversized candies on string. In housing her creations in a very pretty store located not far from the Palais Royal, it is here that shoppers can find that something very special and unique from this highly talented designer.

Hotel Amour

One of Paris' most hip and see and be seen at restaurants, the hotel amour has an ecclectic menu of very relaxed food. The staff are friendly and efficient, although let it be known that it's not for the service that one comes here. The atmosphere is buzzworthy and if you can get a table outside before they close it off for the night, you're onto a winner.

Baby Buddha

Owned by the great granddaughter of the creator of the celebrated jeweler Van Cleef & Arpel, Baby Buddha is a haven for accessory enthusiasts. Stocking one of a kind bags, charms and unique, delicate jewelry from select up-and-coming young designers, it is here that ladies can find that item that noone else has.

Experimental Cocktail Club

Sometimes names of bars can be changed for good reason, and judging at how well this latest venture is doing, we think that they could probably do without the word 'experimental.' Already proving a massive success since it's launch in early June 2007, this cocktail lounge spearheaded by three young friends Romee, Pierre Charles and Olivier (all of whom are under 25) is a welcome addition to the Paris' trendy Montorgueil area. With interior designs by Cuoco Black and cocktails mixed with imaginative ingredients such as elderflower, sit back on the comfy couches, relax and enjoy the ecclectic tunes.

Fat Galerie

Not wishing to limit themselves to one medium, Fat Galerie specialise in not just contemporary art, but also contemporary design. Opened in May 2007 the galerie could still be considered a relative new kid on the block, but don't let this newness fool you, as their eye for talent is clearly more than wise when looking at the selection of artists and designers they choose to exhibit.

Kusmi Tea Room

To celebrate 140 years in existence, renowned tea brand Kusmi opens a lovely tea-room/restaurant on the first floor of its left bank boutique. Enjoy the warm and cosy atmosphere while sipping one of the sixty types of tea on offer, or discover its interesting menu created by Italian chef Michele Balsadella for a tasty brunch with a difference.

Almoust Famous Vol.2

Following the brilliant success of their first boutique (Almost Famous Vol.1) on rue d'Argout, the two young owners, Séverine and David, were prompted to open a second store, in the trendy 11th arrondissement. Offering a selection of the newest "a la mode" designers, they also specialize in up-and-coming Japanese designers.

Hôtel Bellechasse

Newly revamped by revered French fashion designer Christian Lacroix, Le Bellechasse is the new jewel of the west bank. A place to indulge and rediscover the neighborhood that inspired Marcel Proust. Lacroix's masterful use of voluptuous fabrics mixed with sartorial charm will make you never want to leave.

L'Hôtel Particulier Montmartre

Set within a hidden enclave in Paris' bohemian quarter, Hôtel Particulier Montmartre mixes contemporary art with modern comfort to stunning effect. All the icons are here, from Mies, Jacobsen and Aalto, nestled comfortably within their hip surroundings. For those seeking sanctuary, check out the beautiful garden - small, but a luxury in Paris - by landscape designer Louis Bénech.

Bonton Bazar

Famous children's clothing brand Bonton opens a brand new interior design boutique in the 7th arrondissement. Entirely dedicated to children, you will find everything from interior decoration for every room of the home, to beautiful and amusing books and games. An enchanting design destination for mothers and children alike.

Etik

A store with a mission: fine food and kitchen accessories brand Etik opens its first store in Paris' 17th arrondissement. Based on the concept of fair trade, this lovely boutique believes in selling with consciousness. Among its wide and varied selection, it offers products which are both delicious and elegant.

La Réserve Paris

Take in one of Paris' most spectacular sights from the comfort of one of La Reserve's ten luxurious apartments. French decorateur extraordinaire Remi Tessier imbues each apartment with a home-from-home feel that leaves you longing to stay. Paired with La Reserve's famous attention to hospitality, it won't be just the Eiffel Tower view that you'll miss when you leave.

Bagatelle

The sublime Bagatelle holds a well-kept secret. Its famous rose contest is celebrating its 100th anniversary, the perfect time to take a walk and stop to discover the lovely homonyme Restaurant. Step into its aquatic decor, sit back, relax and enjoy a heavenly rose infused strawberry champagne.

Giuseppe Zanotti Design

For its second boutique in the City of Lights, Giuseppe Zanotti has chosen the famous avenue Montaigne, fashion Mecca of the Capital. The warm ambiance, where antique furniture mixes with eclectic materials - bronze, volcanic stones, and Murano glass - surrounds Zanotti's fabulous footwear.

Hanawa

In the heart of Paris' golden triangle, two steps away from the Champs Elysées, Restaurant Hanawa welcomes you to partake in the most intimate Japanese tradition of dining. Looking out at the verdant Zen garden indulge yourself in the Japanese art of serving tea or feast on freshly prepared sushi and Teppan-yaki. This is the perfect place if you're searching for serenity.

Elie Saab

Famed for his lavish evening gowns, Lebanese fashion Guru Elie Saab opens his first store in Paris. When the designer opened his first atelier in Beirut in 1982, who could imagine that he would become a favorite among royalty? His store is a reflection of his designs; glamorous, colorful, an epitome of elegance.

Shu Uemura

Renowned Japanese make-up and cosmetics brand Shu Uemura launches a new hair therapy. Inspired by the traditional Japanese tea ritual, the three new lines of products combine glamour with the purity and simplicity of the Orient. Art of Hair is available in various salons around Paris.

L'espace Privé

The famous Parisian Spa Cinq Mondes opens a new hotspot around the corner at the end of September. Dedicated to offering even more personalized treatments, l'Espace privé will welcome you alone or with your partner, to relax to the rhythm of Taoist, Ayurvedich and Sidhoara treatments.

Yesim Chambrey

Yesim Chambrey's premier boutique delights in unadulterated femininity. The pale pink interior of the two-storey fashion haven creates a feeling of sanctuary from the buzz of Paris' busy streets outside. Small Ottoman accents avow her Turkish roots (although she's lived in Paris for almost 20 years), while windows adorned with mannequins layered in tulle and enticing accessories demand a second look. We dare you to walk by.

Surface to Air

Following the success of its first concept store located in the second arrondissement, the arts collective Surface to Air opens a second location in the trendy Marais neighborhood. This group of eclectic and talented artists, comprising of designers, photographers and film makers, sells its own brand, as well as the works of up-and-coming young designers from around the world.

Chez Julien

Young Parisian restaurateurs Alex Chapon and Thierry Costes have transformed the former boulangerie/Cabaret venue into what is now known as a "Neo-bistrot". Its splendid rococo interior includes original 19th century ceilings and bar, complemented by red carpet for a genuine chic Parisian ambiance. The real appeal is the perfect mesh of their different backgrounds, where traditional yet sophisticated cuisine meets trendy rendez-vous.

Café du Cinéma du Panthéon

The Cinema du Pantheon, one of Paris' oldest movie theatres, celebrates its 100th anniversary with an exceptional revamp. The recently installed "ciné-salon" (bar lounge for movie aficionados) which takes pride of place on the theatre's first floor, was decorated by screen icon Catherine Deneuve and cinema decorator and antique specialist, Christian Sapet. Comfy leather couches and vintage stills give it an old-world movie feel. With its new lease of life, Café du Cinéma du Panthéon promises to host many a star-studded soirée.

Le Meurice

Recently renovated, the vast high ceiling room of Le Meurice - one of Paris's most palatial hotels - has the charm and splendor one could have enjoyed back in the glory days of Versailles. Among the luxury of shiny silverware and crystal glasses, Chef Yannick Alleno's new menu promises exquisite fare.

Apicius

About a year ago talented chef Jean-Pierre Vigato moved his restaurant to this extraordinary place; a traditional French hôtel particulier in the center of Paris. The tastefully designed, contemporary dining rooms look out onto the private gardens, but what you will enjoy most is the exceptional cuisine.

Gus

Following in the incredibly successful steps of Colette is Paris's latest lifestyle boutique, Gus. Taking the concept even further, Gus also includes furniture, home furnishing accessories and gourmet items, as well as its own brand, designed by artistic director and co-founder Stephane Plassier. Check out Swiss skincare from Talk essential, dandy hats from Anthony Peto and Ally Cappellino's graphic wool scarves. This two-story haven is the perfect one-stop shop for the holiday season.

Jo Malone

Jo Malone's journey of world domination continues with the opening of her first Paris store. It's surprising that it's taken 13 years for the world-renowned queen of scent to set up her first boutique in the City of Light, but better late than never, as they say. Sublime combinations, such as lime, basil & mandarin and white jasmine & mint, fill the two-story space with tantalizing scents.

Persona Grata

As design art takes center stage, Paris's Persona Grata has happily found its place in both camps, with two spaces just off the chic Place des Victoires. Industrial design is elevated to an art-like level in its lofty gallery surroundings, while regular art exhibitions add creative clout.

Galerie Pierre-Alain Challier

Pierre-Alain Challier, best known as artistic director of the Paris art institution Artcurial, celebrates the opening of his first gallery. Located in the heart of the Marais, the 400m2 space, designed by Christophe Pillet, opens with an impressive selection of oeuvres from 1975-2007.

Roberto Cavalli

Uncharacteristically subdued for the king of leopard prints, Roberto Cavalli's Avenue Montaigne boutique has all the obligatory trappings of glamour, from Chesterfield-style velvet stools and opulent cream carpets to plenty of reflective surfaces through which to watch oneself, but the only reference to Cavalli's wild side within the interior decor is the exotic flora, such as fuschia-colored orchids, but even those are understatedly elegant. Cavalli is smart, upon entering one is met by menswear, offering the Mrs. Beckhams of the world the opportunity to take care of their man before attending to their own wardrobe. Luxury is a well-matched couple.

Perimeter Gallery

Created by collector and art historian Pascale revert, Perimeter editions is opening a new space in Paris. Specialised in art-design and limited edition furniture, its 6th arrondissement location is no coincidence. The high ceilings and enchanting lightness of the imposing townhouse apartment will enchant any connoisseur.

Kamel Mennour Gallery

Renowned Parisian gallerist Kamel Mennour takes a leap forward. Without leaving the left bank and its trendy Saint Germain neighborhood, Mennour is moving to a new and bigger space. Opening on November 6 with two Photography exhibitions from Daniel Buren and Damien Odoul, it's a promising project you won't want to miss.

Au Coin des Gourmets

Enjoy a genuine taste of Indonesia, just a few minutes away from two of Paris's most beautiful squares, the Place de la Concorde and the Place Vendôme. A well-hidden delight, Au Coin des Gourmets offers delicious traditional cuisine as well as a cozy, warm atmosphere.

La Table du Lancaster

In the recently revamped Lancaster Hotel, the place Marlene Dietrich had elected for her stays in the City of Lights, La Table du Lancaster invites you to a deliciously resfreshing culinary journey. Michel Troisgros and his promisingly talented young chef Fabrice Salvador have created a deliciously original menu, where the exquisite cuisine is organized around themes and seasons, a pure pleasure for the taste buds.

Pierre Hardy

The man behind the open-toe stiletto, Pierre Hardy, is a genius with feet. His extravagant and ultimately original creations are always stunningly chic and elegant. His "chicissime" boutique is nestled in the Galeries du Palais Royal - the place that inspired the first-ever shopping center, not a coincidence.

Altan Bottier

Sukru Sensozlu first learned the art of shoemaking back in Turkey. He came to Paris to gain experience from the best shoemaking craftsmen, before opening his own workshop. Altan, which is also his son's name, opened in 1973, the same year his son was born. The quality of his custom-made creations soon led him to collaborate with theater, opera and the biggest couture names. He recently launched a ready-to-wear collection with the help of Samy Gouasmia.

Jimmy Choo

Opened in November 2005, Jimmy Choo's Avenue Montaigne hub is the famed shoe designer's 32nd opening. Inspired by the 1940s and the "esprit boudoir," owner Tamara Mellon wanted it cozy, warm and inviting. Task accomplished.

Alaia's Shoe Temple

Azzedine Alaïa's shoe temple, nestled in a secret corner of the Marais, is a delight for the eyes. A wonderwall of heels awaits you, where each pair on display is a masterpiece of elegance. Don't miss out.

Roger Vivier

The man behin the stiletto heel, often described as "the Fragonard of shoes," Roger Vivier had famous and eclectic adepts such as Queen Elizabeth II, The Beatles and Ava Gardner. His richly decorated and often bejeweled designs, which he used to compare to sculptures, are still a must as far as shoes are concerned.

Repetto

Located on the Rue de la Paix, where Rose Repetto opened her first atelier in 1947 to attend to a request from her son, dancer Roland Petit, for custom-made ballet shoes, and recently renovated, the resplendant, history-filled boutique takes the visitor on a voyage to the world of the Ballet and the Opera de Paris, among red velvet curtains, suspended tutus, crystal chandeliers and fabulous shoes.

Exposure

Brick walls and wide open spaces surround Exposure's fine selection. This new and promessing Parisian design Mecca is a place to be discovered. Admire the edgy and timelessly elegant selection of objects, lights and furniture by famed and illustrious designers such as Konstantin Grcic, Zaha, Hadid, Arik Levy, and many more. A pure pleasure for the eyes.

Shanghai Café

Shanghai Cafe takes yo on a journey to China. Serving deliciously flavored and refined asian-inspired dishes at lunch time, the place turns into a traditional Tea House in the after-noon. A haven of peace and serenity, conoisseurs come to Shanghai Cafe for the wide tea selection.

Autour d'une flamme

This adorable Saint-Germain boutique is a haven for wax lovers. "Autour d'une flamme" sells everything from softly scented votives, to torches, candles, and oil lamps, and its elegantly designed products come in every size, shape and color. A romantic solution for lightening up cold winter nights.

India Mahdavi's showroom

Ever-evolving and inspired architect and designer India Mahdavi has her own showroom. On the trendy left bank, come discover her stunning designs as well her personnal selection of edgy creations by other talented designers. With a miniature Japanese garden at its center, this must-see hotspot was also thought of as a place for experimentation.

Nespresso

You know a brand has made a name when it opens a boutique on the Champs Elysées. Nespresso's famous little coffee capsules have been round the world, and to celebrate their success, the brand has just opened a Parisian flagship store, on the world famous a venue. With its futuristic and utterly elegant design, this Gourmet landmark will attract more than one coffee lover. And who knows, you might even run into George....

Le Laboratoire

Famous patron of the arts and Harvard Professor David Edwards is the man behind this post-industrial, impressive hotspot. Le laboratoire's 1300 square meter, located in Paris's central 1st arrondissement, are dedicated to art and creativity, a concept close to its creator's heart. Presenting ecclectic works by up and coming new generation artists, Le Laboratoire is a place you can't miss!

1T rue Scribe

A few steps away from the stunning Opera Garnier, discover a new , exotic location. Welcoming you in its high-ceiling, orientally inspired interiors, 1T rue Scribe offers a unique and rare selection of teas, traditionnally served with utter refinement. A perfect spot to take a break from a shopping after-noon. Try their delicious cakes and pastries.

Carlos Miele

Brazilian fashion guru Carlos Miele finally opened his first Parisian boutique last November. Already present at the New-York fashion shows, he has a store in Chelsea and a well-established reputation in the world of fashion overseas. Designed by Hani Rashid, his first Parisian location combines pure white lines and eccentric nature-inspired shapes, a perfect backdrop for his dazzling designs.

Pierre Frey

Founded by Pierre Frey in 1935, the Maison Pierre Frey exemplifies unique French craftsmanship and tradition. Mr Frey initiated the House's collaboration with famous artists, who designed prints for their famous fabric. Last extravaganza of the house, famous French fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac entirely revamped the showroom. Perpetrating French savoir-faire, Pierre Frey's showroom is a Mecca for all interior design enthusiasts.

Moncler

René Ramillon, André Vincent and Lionel Terray joined their love for mountains, sports and alpinism to create Moncler. Launched in 1952 in the French alpine city of Grenoble, the brand started out by specialising in mountain equipment. The fine quality of their ski jackets forged their reputation, and their famous down jacket soon became a fashion must have, starting in Japan in the 80's. Discover their first Paris boutique, on the mythical rue Saint Honoré.

Ze Kitchen Galerie

Nestled in a trendy corner of the left bank, a few steps away from the Seine, Ze Kitchen Galerie is one of those unique locations. Restaurant-cum-Gallery, the place has been carefully decorated with taste and refinement. Admire the dramatic decor while you taste the originally elaborated dishes where Asian fusion meets daring combinations.

Victoria Christmas

Inspired by the desire to create a new children clothing line that would respect principles of ecology and fair-trade, Victoria Christmas launches her first collection with the collaboration of Philippe-Maurice de Broglie in 2007. Her high quality and adorable pieces of clothing are made out of organic cotton, to respect chidren's delicate skin and to encourage environmentally aware practices.

Le Dali

Mythical parisian landmark Le Meurice has been extensively revamped by French design prince Philippe Starck. The designer's hands have worked like magic, especially in the restaurant, Le Dali, where Stark's modern furniture and personal touch have contributed to a whole new ambience. A stuning wine Cellar now encloses the fine wine selection, to be savoured with chef Yannick Alléno's extravagantly delicious cuisine.

Bel Ami

Stylish and sophisticated, the Hôtel Bel Ami is a Parisian jewel. Its contemporary design combines raw materials and soft lights, transporting its visitors into a world of calm and comfort. Located in the trendy and romantic St. Germain neighborhood, it offers the perfect hideaway for a relaxing stay in the magical city of lights. Dedicated to well-being, the Bel Ami recently opened a brand new spa center - Harmonie - offering soothing, unique massages and treatments.

Usagi

A trendy spot nestled in a quiet corner of Paris's 3rd arrondissement, Usagi (Japanese for "rabbit") was quickly adopted by the fashion addicts of the neighborhood. On the menu, a tasty, delicate fusion of French and Japanese cuisine. Among the experimental dishes, try the sesame tofu burger with lotus fries or green tea and nectarine cake. The man behind this hot location, Shinsuke Kawahara San, is as trendy as the beautifully designed interior, where vintage furniture harmoniously blends with the pristine, edgy atmosphere.

Social Club

As Mick Jagger sang in 1966, the founders of the brand new, up-and-coming Social Club wanted it "painted black." As you enter the dark, shiny decor of this trendy Parisian night scene, immerse yourself in a floor-to-ceiling all-black universe. As an avant-garde meeting point for trendsetters, artists and musicians, the Social Club hosts eccentric soirees as well as new talent gigs and shows. Step over to the dark side, it's definitely worth the trip.

Kaiseki Bento

Opened in 2005 as one of the major Toyota flagship stores on the European continent, the Rendez-vous Toyota is a testament to the brand's universe as well as an exhibition space for research and development projects, such as diverse concept cars. To make your visit even more enjoyable, you can now make a pit stop at the brand new Kaiseki Bento bar. Imagined by chef Hisayuki Takeuchi, the trendy bar reinvents traditional Japanese bentos with a modern twist.

Georges de Providence

Eric Foussat and Laurent Chwast met in Geneva. After twenty years of eclectic, prestigious collaborations with various renowned designers such as Philippe Starck, Alberto Pinto and Henri Samuel, they joined forces and brought their aesthetic sense together to open Georges de Providence. Their poetic interior design store displays an edgy selection as well as their own designs, such as Eric Foussat's colossal lamp inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.

Mondomio

Opened in 2005, Mondomio's quick rise to success was the trigger to its early relocation. Created by the talented, visionary interior designer Andrea di Vita, Mondomio was the first Parisian showroom to offer a wide, tasteful selection of interior design, especially for children. Come discover their colorful selection of children's interior design furniture and accessories and all the major names in Italian children's design in their brand new 16th arrondissement location, in the west of Paris.

Glowing Room

Creator of "haute couture" makeup and worldwide acclaimed beauty guru Terry de Gunzburg has opened her very own spa in the center of Paris. The utterly welcoming modern interior mixes an Oriental inspiration and Art Deco with bright colors. A haven for beauty enthusiasts, the Glowing Room offers various high-end treatments to ensure ultra-luminous skin. Try the "Rituel Force Eclat" or the personalized make-up course.

Breguet

Renowned Swiss manufacture, Breguet has advanced creation and innovation in the field of timepieces for more than three centuries. Since the first ever order for a bracelet watch by the Queen of Naples in 1810, Breguet has kept abreast of technological novelties, never giving up on fine style and elegance. The brand who counted Napoleon and Sir Winston Chruchill amongst its clients has just moved into a new Paris location, on the legendary place Vendôme. The new boutique is a jewel of class and design.

La Cantine du Faubourg

A landmark institution of Paris's glamorous triangle d'or, La Cantine du Faubourg is ideally located on the Faubourg Saint-Honoré. The trendy restaurant has been dramatically revamped offering a cosy smoking area, to enjoy a cigar or cigarette after dinner, and on the first floor a new bar welcomes guests in a lavish decor. The real novelty is the spectacular Table d'Hôtes, where up to 16 guests can enjoy an intimate meal in a discrete and dazzling atmosphere.

Monica

French designer Monica has been creating spectacular skirts and garments for the past 20 years. Jewels of elegance and craftsmanship, each and every creation is completely handmade. Her fabulous creations can now be admired in her first Paris boutique, a few steps from the legendary Place Vendôme. A genuine dollhouse for fashionistas, the adorable boutique features an über-cozy atmosphere and, of course, unique pieces that are hard to resist.

Version Vendôme

Just steps away from the Louvre and the Palais Royal, Version Vendôme is strategically located in a neigbourhood dedicated to culture and fashion. The sublime showroom and boutique features exceptional pieces, from extremely rare and highly prestigious collections to new and emerging signatures. As you enter the warm and indulgent atmosphere, discover its magnificent selection, from Ciccoti to Edra and Wittman to more contemporary names such as Ochre and Arca.

Heimstone

When French designers Delphine Delafon and Alix Petit met two years ago, they decided to launch their very own label. Starting with a line of swimwear made out of vintage t-shirts called Heim, they later decided to create an entire ready-to-wear collection around a series of dresses. They've just opened their first Paris boutique in the trendy Saint-Germain area, where light fabrics and intense hues of grey and chocolate brown haven't stopped attracting fashionistas.

Le Livingroom

Designed in the style of a London lounge with a Parisian twist, Le Living Room is a sophisticated wine bar located on the edge of Paris's fashionable Bastille neighborhood. With a cozy, intimate atmosphere and an exceptional wine list selected by Isabelle, the hostess, this is the ideal spot for a stylish nightcap.

Pleyel

On the market for an exquisitely crafted, beautifully designed limited-edition piano? Pleyel is the brand of choice for piano connoisseurs and luxury addicts alike. And now, on Paris's exclusive Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Salle Pleyel is its first stand-alone showroom, a magnificent space created by legendary designer Jacques Garcia. With a rich and opulent interior, this is the perfect environment in which to consider these stunning musical instruments.

Le Lup

Paris's vibrant Left Bank nightlife has a new hotspot: Le Lup. The lush decor of red velvet and refined furniture welcomes guests into a warm and intimate atmosphere. From 9pm to 5 am, a deliciously original menu is served alongside a selection of cocktails. The fine food and chic surroundings are enhanced by a vibrant live music show that will keep you going 'til the early morning hours.

Le Quinzième, cuisine attitude

Renowned French chef Cyril Lignac has opened his very first gastronomic restaurant on Paris's Left Bank. The stunning decor, with its sophisticated, modern design contrasts with the more traditional French cuisine, where the freshness and quality of the ingredients are essential. Playing with culinary contrasts, the original dishes combine sweet and sour, salty and sweet, crisp and soft textures. Try the delicious stuffed sea-urchin, indispensable foie gras or the exquisite lobster. If the weather is on your side, the lovely terrace provides for a unique candle-lit atmosphere at dinner.

Robert Normand

French fashion designer Robert Normand has just unveiled his new Paris boutique. The knitwear specialist, who has worked with fashion gurus of the likes of Hervé Léger and Emilio Pucci, has elected Paris's legendary Palais Royal for his new location. To create a unique atmosphere, he called upon the creative force of Anne Pezzoni et Louis Benzoni, who have created an astonishingly glamorous boudoir-boutique, where Op Art meets '30s Hollywood glamour. Under the gigantic globe and dazzling ceiling, the elegant, imaginative designs are definite eye-openers.

Mel

In the heart of Paris's most fashionable shopping district, the newly opened Mel is a gem of a shoe boutique dedicated to the beauty and care of feet. Alongside the well-chosen heels by Givenchy, Martin Margiela, Alexander McQueen and Azzaro, among others, Mel offers indulgent pedicures and foot treatments, as well as an exceptional range of nail polish from Serge Lutens. A pioneering concept that combines high fashion and practical foot maintenance.

Lumas Editions Gallery

Lumas is a gallery designed to fill the gap between mass produced prints and the exclusive and expensive world of one-of-a-kind art and photography. With limited editions of 75 to 150 prints, the art photography available at Lumas is produced in large formats at museum quality, but with lower prices than at traditional galleries. Their Paris outpost is part of a global network of 12 galleries and is an essential address for aspiring collectors.

Myberry

Designer Claudio Colucci is the man behind this fresh, new ice-cream parlor concept. In Paris's young, hip Marais district, Myberry offers delicious and healthy frozen yogurt that can be topped with various fruits and toppings. The design of the interior features soft, round lines with dominantly white hues. Modern and welcoming, this new hotspot is a place we love for both its delicious food and seductive design.

HC28

French designer François Champsaur has taken what's best from both French and Chinese design culture and fine craftsmanship to create HC28, a modern and seductive design line. Nestled on the prestigious rue Saint Honoré, the gorgeous boutique offers strikingly beautiful pieces that skilfully combine ultra-modern textures and seductive lines .

Cinq Etoiles Luxe

Hidden in Paris's fashionable Marais district, the first store of luxury sportswear brand Cinq Etoiles Luxe is an exceptional space. Designed by architects Charpiot and Masotto, the compact shop neatly displays the range of sweats, tennis tees and polos along one tweed-covered wall, with another wall made up of handsome white cardboard drawer boxes, which purchases are packaged in. As founder Thierry Le Pin himself describes it, this is a true gentlemen's dressing room.

Dolls

A new, obligatory Paris stopover for all fashionistas. In Paris's up-and-coming 3rd arrondissement, where all trendy labels are gradually opening boutiques, Dolls is a fresh young concept store for edgy and ecologically aware women. You'll find a sharp selection of labels such as Sass&Bide, By Malene Birger and eco-friendly brands such as Leaf and Valentine Gauthier.

Daniel Jibert

Interior designer Daniel Jibert has moved on from private apartments to showing his striking wares in a showroom nestled in Paris's sleek 7th arrondissement. An art gallery as well as a decoration and design showroom, the space displays the works of artists and designers beloved of Jibert: the colors, styles and atmospheres that make up his world.

Galerie Patrick Seguin

In a huge Jean Nouvel-designed, warehouse-like space near the Bastille, Patrick Seguin displays a large range of furniture designed by the most renowned French artists from the 1950s, such as Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Jean Royère, and Mathieu Matégot. Patrick Seguin also carries ceramics by Georges Jouve, lamps by Serge Mouille, and sculptures by Alexandre Noll. A furniture fan's dream.

Les Prairies de Paris

The edgy Paris label created by the Marseille-born designer Laetitia Ivanez celebrates the opening of its second boutique in the City of Light's up-and-coming 3rd arrondissement. The boutique-cum-gallery is a place of both architectural and design prowess. The arty location spreads over 200 meters, with large mirrors and monochromatic walls onto which various young artists will be invited to project their work. The opening also sees the return of the brand's children's line as well as the launch of a men's mini-collection.

KRD

In Paris's posh 7th arrondissement, the gorgeous KRD boutique is located on a street that is a true design Mecca. Steps away from the Assemblée Nationale, the lovely rue de Bourgogne is home to a number of outstanding design galleries. Created by Klavs Rosenfalck five years ago, this adorable gallery is a haven for design collectors. Featuring unique pieces as well as an exquisite selection of highly covetable finds, KRD is not to be missed.

Galerie Kreo

Hidden away in the off-the-map 13th arrondissement, Galerie Kreo brings high-flight style to the south of Paris. The gallery possesses the exclusive international rights to a stunning range of limited edition pieces by major names in contemporary design, including Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Pierre Charpin, Hella Jongerius, Jasper Morrison and Martin Szekely. Always on the lookout for brilliant new creations, Galerie Kreo tirelessly seeks out the sleek, the new and the worthy for its design "research laboratory." Inspired.

Comptoir de L'Homme

Two years ago, two young French businessmen launched an online-only men's cosmetic site. Today, comptoirdelhomme.com sells the most prestigious cosmetic brands and has come to be one of the online references for men's cosmetics. Spurred by their raging success, Charles Borniche and Sbastien Lebeau have just celebrated the opening of their first Paris boutique, on the dandy-chic Left Bank. Undoubtedly Paris's new men's beauty Mecca.

Pietra Dura

In Paris's 16th arrondissement, an exclusive new jewelry boutique celebrates its first year anniversary. Opened a year ago by French jewelry designer Carole Midy, the lush boutique displays her über-elegant, refined pieces. Elegantly assembled gems make up the chic collection inspired by nature, art and the 30's. Another boutique is set to open before the end of the year.

Family Affair

World food comes to Paris's hip Rue Montorgueil in the 2nd arrondissement. Amid a bright, stark red and white décor, diners can enjoy tastes from East and West, and after 9pm, the sound system comes alive to further animate the space. Come out, come out, wherever you are; the atmosphere is lively, the food intrigues and delights, and the night is just getting started.

Goyard

The new Goyard boutique, located directly opposite the Paris flagship boutique at 233 rue Saint-Honoré, is perhaps the only store in the world dedicated to luxury pet and picnic accessories. In the mahogany paneled space, find plush pet travel cases, crocodile skin dog collars, water bowls in the signature Goyard leather and picnic baskets fit for a Queen. The piece de resistance? Every piece of pet paraphenalia can be brightly monogrammed with the name of your canine friend. Woof.

Mama Shelter

Philippe Starck has designed everything from boats to lemon squeezers, and is famed for his iconic hotel lobbies. The new Mama Shelter in Paris marks a first for this visionary designer: a hotel conceived for a clientele that is both budget and style conscious. With rates hovering around the 100 Euros mark, it is no surprise the rooms are small – but Starck has expertly made use of the limited square footage and his signature style is evident. A new bench mark for high style, low cost travel.

Pierre Hermé

On Paris' legendary Rue Cambon, just down the street from the iconic Chanel flagship store, the master of the macaroon, Pierre Herme, has opened his latest boutique. Designed by architect Olivier Lempereu, the gem of a patisserie is a stylish affair with macaroon and other delights presented jewelry-style in pristine glass cases. Don't leave without sampling his signature rose-flavored creations - delicious.

Andrée Putman - Paris

For the best of traditional and modern Paris, be guided by one of France's most celebrated designers and interior architects.

Armand Hadida - Paris

Armand Hadida and his wife Martine first introduced a portfolio of remarkable brand names for their customers who desire only the best; all this in their tiny 28-square-meter boutique.

Jean Gabriel Mitterrand - Paris

The former French president François Mitterrand's nephew, Jean-Gabriel Mitterrand is a man of the arts. Running his own gallery makes his unconditional love for contemporary artists clear.

Pia de Brantes - Paris

Countess de Nicolay, Knight of the Legion of Honor: Pia de Brantes is the P.R. of the moment, organizing the most well-known events in France, each time assembling groups of beautiful people from diverse countries, turning her invitations into a special and unforgettable "happening."

Prince Louis-Albert de Broglie - Paris

Prince Louis-Albert de Broglie is an entrepreneur and a descendant of one of the most distinguished families in France. C.E.O. of Le Prince Jardinier brand and Deyrolle, a curiosity shop more than 150 years old.

Dary's

Located opposite the Hôtel Costes on Paris's famed rue Saint-Honor, Dary's is a Paris institution, known throughout the world for its eclectic choice of costume and fine jewelry. With pieces that range from centuries old classic styles to modern secondhand bijoux, there is something for everyone in this oh-so-Parisian store.

Karry'O

A favorite of the Paris fashion crowd, Karry'O is where to head for exquisite vintage jewelry. Find rare Chopard watches from the 1970s alongside Bulgari cuffs and Van Cleef & Arpels collars from the 1960s. Owner Karine Berrebi collects prolifically and uses these archive pieces to inspire her own line of original baubles. Located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this is literally a jewelry-box of a boutique.

Didier Ludot

When fashion museums and couture collectors are looking for important pieces of pristine-quality vintage fashion, there is one man they call first: Didier Ludot. A respected couture historian, Didier Ludot operates from the splendor of Paris's Palais Royal, where his gem of a shop brims with highlights of seasons gone by - Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin and Balenciaga are among his favorite designers. Nearby, a second store, La Petite Robe Noire, is dedicated to perfect examples of the Little Black Dress.

Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren flagship stores are renowned for their lavish interiors that have the feeling of grand private homes, and their new Paris location is no exception. Housed in a 3-storey hôtel particulier on charming Avenue Montaigne, the store exclusively showcases the brand's womenswear and accessories in a space that tops 6,500 square feet. Not content with this fabulous location, Ralph Lauren will open another large space, complete with restaurant, in 2009.

Mina Poe

Under the brand name Mina Poe, the Paris-based designer Mina d'Ornano creates exquisite jewelry and unique fashion of couture quality. With a cult following amongst international style mavens, Mina Poe has just relocated its Paris boutique to the city's prestigious Rue Saint Honoré. Alberto Pinto recommended the interior architect Sylvie Lapidouse, who designed a super-chic space that consists of hand stained parquet floors, antique chandeliers, original artwork by Maria Jelesijevic and bespoke glass by Bernard Picet. Most striking is the façade, with its carved frame by sculptor Bronislaw Krzysztof. In a city crammed full of talented artisans, Mina Poe truly dazzles.

Le 104

In a rundown part of northeastern Paris is the 104, a new, sprawling art centre that its directors are calling "Europe's largest artists' residency". Housed in a former funeral parlor, it covers 29,000 squared meters given over to contemporary art creation. The 104 offers painters, sculptors, designers, dancers, musicians, comic-strip writers and gardeners the opportunity to work in its ateliers. And in an effort to regenerate the local area, the public has free access to come and watch the artists at work.

Baboto

A bit of the Mediterranean comes to Paris with the sleek restaurant Baboto. Chef Benoît Porque sweeps diners through Andalusia, Salamanca and the Camargue with tastes of pata negra ham and grilled wild bull. Yet the brightly-lit, minimalist décor and modern accoutrements such as air conditioning and wifi greet and surround the clientele, creating a hip haven that is worlds away from the rustic traditions of the south. With destructured dining possibilities such as a tea room and "snacking," this is definitely not your classic bistro.

Le Cha Cha Club

Paris Fashion Week traditionally crowns the city's most fashionable club for the following six months, and this season the Cha Cha Club is most definitely the place to see and be seen. Located opposite the gardens of Les Halles, Cha Cha features a vintage inspired interior that constantly surprises: a bathtub in the middle of one room, a gentlemen's smoking lounge, and a secret bedroom (if you can find it). Make an effort for the tough door policy, but once in, this place teems with models, fashionistas and photographers.

Dior Institute

Hidden underneath Paris's Hôtel Plaza-Athénée is the just-opened Dior Institute, an ultra-luxurious spa and beauty salon. With a pristine cream-and-white interior, the five treatment rooms are spacious and calm, and a relaxation and herbal tea lounge complete the setup. As plush and stunning as it is, it's the effective anti-aging treatments that are the real draw and make this one of Paris's most sought after salons.

Ladurée Le Bar

While Paris patisseries continue to battle to be known as home to the city's most delicious macaroons, Ladurée is widely regarded as the original, if not the best. With locations in Paris, London, Monaco, Geneva and Tokyo, Ladurée opened Bar Ladurée, the latest take on the traditional patisserie, in September. Located next door to the Champs-Elysées salon de thé, the new space is a riot of color and atmospheric lighting. The best part of the bar experience? The super-efficient service that is particularly speedy in comparison to the traditional café.

Fanourakis

Prestigious Greek jewelry brand, Fanourakis, has opened a shop in Paris' chic sixteenth arrondissement. Lina Fanourakis' creations are unique pieces, made by twisting gold into contorted knots that form the most original and delicate brooches and necklaces. Designed by renowned architect Joseph Dirand, the store is the perfect jewel box to admire Lina's collection.

Yohji Yamamoto

When one of the world's most iconic fashion talents announced a new flagship store in Paris, where his atelier is based, the fashion world waited with baited breath. They were not disappointed. The shrouded windows of the Sophie Hicks–designed store, situated on the elegant Rue Cambon, may give off an air of serenity, but just wait until fashion week.

Issey Miyake

The white, urban space of Issey Miyake's latest Paris flagship store provides the perfect backdrop for the designer's intelligent collection of avant-garde fashion, for which he is famed. Behind the imposing, glowing façade, the interior of the showroom is simple yet elegant, displaying each beautifully crafted ensemble to best effect.

Ken Club

Although the French are fortunate enough to boast possibly the most impressive metabolism known to man, Paris's über-chic Le Ken Club has been embraced as another opportunity for pampering. Boasting a boutique, hair salon and restaurant, this private club has become the meeting place for the city's lunch set.

Sorza

Following the success of its first location in Paris' I'lle Saint Louis, Sorza has opened its second restaurant in the polished quartier of Saint Germain. Its lounge-like, jazzy atmosphere complements the colorful Mediterranean menu, which includes a fabulous eggplant parmesan, or hearty cuttlefish ink dyed risotto.

Stella McCartney

For her premier Paris boutique, British designer Stella McCartney could not have picked a more fitting location for her signature feminine style than amid the beauteous setting of the gardens of the Palais Royal. Set against the 18th century backdrop of one of the city's most scenic spots, the light, modern space stocks the designer's womenswear, lingerie and collections, along with her vegetarian-friendly line of accessories and beauty products. Seductively decorated with shimmering sculptures and artisan pieces, the store typifies the sexy elegance of McCartney's collections.

Slowear

Secreted just off Paris' Rue Royale, Slowear has finally arrived in Paris. The two-story boutique houses a collection of elegant wardrobe staples, produced with the emphasis on quality and ecology (without the beige hemp) that has become a favorite among the style savvy. Based on the culinary concept of 'slow food' brothers Roberto and Marzio Compagno hand picked four of Italy's leading brands (Incotex; Zanone; Montedoro and Glanshirt) to create the ultimate capsule collection for city sophisticates. This is easy shopping for effortless chic.

Corto Moltedo

Corto Moltedo, the luxury handbags and accessories brand, has marked its fifth anniversary by opening its first standalone boutique in Paris' tranquil Jardins du Palais Royal. Joining Rick Owens, Marc Jacbos, Serge Lutens and the recently opened Stella McCartney store, Corto Moltedo has chosen Paris' most exciting retail destination for the shop, which was designed by the brand's founder and creative director, Gabrielecorto Moltedo. Inside, the 65sq m space features recycled wood, custom made trunks with leather handles and a vintage jukebox that plays Michael Jackson tunes. Displayed alongside the 30 styles of handbags (including the iconic Priscilla and Susan models), is an art installation by Federico Uribe that marks the first in a series of exhibitions at the store.

Jacques Genin

Paris chocolatier Jacques Genin may not (yet) have the public profile of Jean-Paul Hevin or Pierre Hermé, but in the small world of artisan chocolate makers he is a talent to be reckoned with. Just opened in the Marais district of Paris is Genin's first chocolate boutique, a sleek and elegant space that could just as easily sell high jewelry from its glass cabinets. But forget the luxurious surroundings (there is also a café) and exquisite packaging (minimalist boxes that John Pawson would be proud of) and focus on Genin's chocolates filled with his famous ganache. Mr. Hevin and Mr. Herme – watch out.

Suite 114

Eric Denele founded the Suite 114 fashion boutique after being inspired by luxurious dressing rooms used by actresses during the Cannes film festival. A new addition to Paris’s Left Bank, the store stands out amongst the city’s established fashion retailers with its selection of difficult to find designers, which include Gareth Pugh, Giles Deacon and Phillip Lim.

La Société

At a landmark address just a stone’s throw from Café de Flore, the latest restaurant from Jean-Louis Costes and Alex Denis has "le tout" of fashionable Paris fighting for a reservation. A handsome building, Christian Liaigre-designed elegance and signature Costes cuisine is what they’re keen to be part of. And, this being the Left Bank, art and culture is integral to the concept – live jazz and pianists entertain daily and wonderful Brancusi-like sculptures, such as the one by Sara Favriau, are dotted throughout.

Merci

Marie-France and Bernard Cohen, the founders of Bonpoint, rewrote the book on how to sell high-end children’s wear. Which means shop-watchers are all ears when it comes to Merci, their latest retail project, open in Paris. Located in a vast hotel particulier in the Bastille neighbourhood, Merci combines fashion – both new and vintage – with home accessories, a used bookshop, a flower store and a gourmet café. This time the fun’s not just for kids.

Sadaharu Aoki

Tokyo-born, Paris-based Sadaharu Aoki is a master pastry chef and chocolatier who trained at the renowned Chandon patisserie in Tokyo. After setting up shop in Paris in 1998, Aoki now operates from several locations in Paris and Tokyo. Don’t miss his innovative creations, including his signature white chocolate with green tea and dark chocolate with sesame.

Pierre Marcolini

Pierre Marcolini is one of the original master chocolatiers, with stores throughout his native Belgium as well as in Paris, New York and Tokyo. Just opened is his latest outpost on the Right Bank of Paris. Like the carefully considered design of the boutique, Marcolini’s chocolate creations are modern, understated and deliciously smooth.

Pierre Hardy

Cult Parisian shoemaker Pierre Hardy has opened his second stand alone store on Paris’s charming Place du Palais Bourbon, across the street from Rick Owens. Step inside from the handsome Hausmannian architecture and into a jewel-box of a store that has the feel of a tiny nightclub with black lacquer walls and moody lighting – the perfect environment in which to display Hardy’s signature sexy heels and bright metallic high top sneakers.

180g

Located in Le Marais, one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Paris, 180g is a newly opened workshop offering customizable clothes and accessories. Pick a silk dress or a cashmere scarf from the collection and select the color of your choice to create a piece unique to you. Created by the painter Nicolas Chevallier, 180g is an atypical concept store where everything is handmade and tailored to fit customers’ whims and character.

Davao

Davao Galerie Camera Obscura 268, boulevard Raspail 75014 Paris April 28 to May 30, 2009 Courtesy of the gallery

Olivia Wildenstein - Paris

The young jewelry designer straddles the Atlantic drawing inspiration from Paris and New York for her nascent line of gems that is already drawing plenty of the right attention.

Anne Fontaine Spa

Tucked away in the basement of Anne Fontaine’s Paris flagship, the Anne Fontaine Spa is a haven of tranquillity at the heart of the city’s fashion district. Andrée Putman designed the sophisticated space that uses natural materials and textures inspired by Fontaine’s famously crisp women’s shirts. Even the treatments make use of Fontaine’s signature fabrics, with the own-brand beauty products made using extracts of linen, silk, bamboo and cotton. An ideal place to rejuvenate at after shopping on Rue St Honore.

Anne Fontaine

Brazilian-born, Paris-based fashion designer Anne Fontaine has created a whole brand based on flawlessly cut women’s shirts that have a cult following amongst fashion insiders. At her Paris flagship – designed by Andrée Putman who made use of Fontaine’s signature fabrics including crisp cottons and linens – the whole Anne Fontaine collection is available, including fashion, accessories and beauty products. Exhausted from shopping on Rue St Honore? Head to the basement where the Anne Fontaine Spa offers rejuvenating treatments.

Carita Spa at Pavilon de la Reine

Paris’s handsome Place des Vosges – one of the most prestigious addresses in town – is not known as a destination for beauty and grooming. All that is set to change with the opening of the Carita Spa at the Pavilion de la Reine hotel. A contemporary sanctuary hidden from the street, Carita’s signature age-defying treatments are performed in sumptuous treatment rooms. Stop by for an energizing massage after a day of shopping in the Marais.

One Place Vendôme Restaurant

Tucked away on the first floor of the Hôtel Vendôme, the new in-house restaurant that takes its name from its prestigious address of 1 Place Vendôme, is currently Paris's best kept secret, known only to local insiders. Florentine designer Michele Bonan overhauled the space, created a peaceful, light-filled dining room sprinkled with fashion references including chairs upholstered in houndstooth and a mini library of Assouline fashion biographies. Head Chef Nicolas Rucheton is constantly in touch with local markets and farmers, changing his menu frequently depending on what ingredients are in season. In need of a nightcap? The restaurant's bar is home to an expertly selected collection of whiskies that are exclusive to the hotel.

Crimson

A one-stop shop for cashmere in a rainbow of colors, Crimson is famous for its extensive range of socks – the most impressive in Paris. Other ultra luxurious offerings include featherweight sweaters and fashion accessories that exhibit exalting quality. Often whispered in the same breath as Hermès and Charvet, Crimson is for those who know their pashmina from their merino.

Silvera

Design classics (including pieces by Marcel Breuer and Mies van der Rohe) meet cutting edge architecture (courtesy of Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku) at the latest branch of Silvera, the Paris-based contemporary furniture retailer. On Avenue Wagram, the new store is spread across 500 square meters of playfully designed space. In the market for a Ron Arad sofa or a Rodolfo Dordoni chair? Silvera has it all.

Art Home by Electrolux

Fine dining with a view is given new meaning at Nomiya, a temporary restaurant perched atop Paris’s Palais de Tokyo and offering panoramic vistas across the City of Light. Part of the Art Home by Electrolux project, the artist Laurent Grasso dreamed up the glass-box dining room that is supplied by a vegetable garden located within the Palais de Tokyo art space. Maverick chef Gilles Sassart oversees the contemporary culinary creations that are served at the communal table in the sky. Visit before it closes in June 2010.

Hermès

Le tout Paris is talking about the arrival of Hermès on the Left Bank, where the legendary luxury goods house has opened shop on Rue de Grenelle. It’s only a temporary outpost – hence its modest size, playful MDF furniture and art installation made of cardboard – but provides a taster of what is to come at a much larger space on Rue de Sévres, which insiders speculate will overshadow the brand’s flagship store on Rue du Faubourg St Honoré.

Arts de l'Islam. Chefs-d'oeuvre de la collection Khalili

Arts de l'Islam. Chefs-d'oeuvre de la collection Khalili Institut du Monde Arabe 1, rue des Fossés St-Bernard - 75005 PARIS 6 octobre 2009 au 14 mars 2010 Courtesy of the museum

Montblanc

Hailed as one of the brand’s grandest boutiques, Montblanc’s new Paris flagship boutique finds itself in good company, sitting alongside the city’s top fine jewelery houses on super-chic rue de la Paix. Maybe this was the reason that the luxury brand took the unprecedented step of incorporating its fine jewel collection along with its celebrated pens and leather goods. The two story 500m2 space – the largest in Europe – is also a showcase for contemporary works from Montblanc’s impressive art collection.

Uniqlo

Low cost cashmere and an exclusive collection designed by Jil Sander - what better reason to brave the hoards of shoppers at the opening of Uniqlo’s Paris flagship store? Not since the days of rationing of has one seen queuing of such epic proportion as the Japanese discount fashion brand, which made its debut in the city of lights during the recent fashion week. Designed by Masamichi Katayama of Tokyo-based Wonderwall, the LED messages that circulate around the space may evoke images of the trading floor, but judging by recent events, this place is probably enjoying much more success.

Café Germain

The latest offering from the Costes empire of restaurants, bars and hotels is Café Germain, a “neo-brasserie” in the heart of Paris’s Saint Germain neighbourhood. India Mahdavi created the whimsical interior, which is dominated by large angular sculptures and a sprinkling of her signature lamps and stools, while a traditional black and white tiled floor reminds diners where they are. Local gallerists from nearby Rue de Seine have already christened this their new canteen – make a lunch reservation to dine with the art elite.

L’Eclaireur

“This is not just a shop,” says architect and designer Arne Quinze of the latest outpost of Paris concept store, L’Eclaireur. “It’s an experience and a fantasy in which I hope everyone will find a story for themselves.” Created from two tons of wooden planks that line the walls and which are punctuated by 147 video screens, one might agree with Quinze’s statement. Armand and Martine Hadida – the founders of the store – are renowned for championing pioneering young labels; come here to pick up the Next Big Thing.

La Pâtisserie des Rêves

The Paris patisserie war continues with the opening of La Pâtisserie des Rêves (translation: the pastisserie of dreams), the latest outlet for the culinary creations of celebrated chef Philippe Conticini. Breaking conventional notions of what a patisserie should look like, the space – which was inspired by the work of Mondrian – showcases just fifteen cakes under temperature-controlled glass bells; visitors choose which sweet treat they would like before it is fetched directly from the kitchen. Another address to add to the gourmet itinerary of Ladurée, Pierre Hermé and Jean-Paul Hévin…

Deyrolle

Fans of stuffed animals, stag’s head wall trophies and preserved butterflies are rejoicing at the reopening of Deyrolle in Paris, said to be the world’s greatest taxidermist. A major fire caused the house to close in February 2008, but the brand has been resurrected by is owner, Prince Louis Albert de Broglie, with the help of everyone from Hermès and Christie’s to the French Army. Pitched somewhere between a natural history museum, a pet store and an eccentric interiors design shop; Deyrolle is unique if nothing else.

Francis Kurkdjian

Francis Kurkdjian – considered to be one of the world’s greatest perfumers – has opened his first store in Paris. Located just off Rue Saint Honoré, just a stone’s throw from Colette, the shop showcases his signature perfumes, as well as fragrant bubbles and scented paper. Budget not a problem? Kurkdjian, who has won several awards for his work with brands such as Jean-Paul Gaultier and Elizabeth Arden, also offers a bespoke service that sees him create a unique scent perfectly matched to your skin and personal taste.

Locus Solus

L'Art d'être un homme, Afrique, Océanie

L'Art d'être un homme, Afrique, Océanie MUSÉE DAPPER 35 bis, rue Paul Valéry – 75116 PARIS 15 octobre 2009 - 11 juillet 2010 MÉLANÉSIE - PAPOUASIE NOUVELLE-GUINÉE Pectoral Coquillages (Nassarius), graines (Abrus precatorius), canines de porc, Ancienne collection Julius Konietzko. Collection particulière © Archives Musée Dapper et Hughes Dubois.

Sylvia Toledano - Paris

Handbag designer Sylvia Toledano shares her favorite Parisian dining addresses and the city’s most inspiring spots.

Gallery S. Bensimon

Serge Bensimon opens a new space conceived as a laboratory for the exchange of ideas in the form of design objects and contemporary creation. His choice of design pieces is highly modern, with an emphasis on quality, form and material. The inaugural exhibition, entitled “Natural Extract”, presents diverse objects in wood, and turns a further eye to nature in a selection of Thomas Mangold photographs.

Leica Store

Budding Mario Testino’s take note: Paris’ first Leica boutique has opened in the city’s sixteenth arrondissement. Leica’s fifth boutique worldwide – joining outposts in Tokyo, Berlin, Moscow and London – the shop carries the brand’s entire line of state-of-the-art cameras and photography paraphernalia. The most coveted item this winter? The brand’s collaboration with Hermes, an ultra-luxurious leather bound camera.

Steiger Bottier

There are 33 Walter Steiger stores around the world but this is the first and only one dedicated to the shoe designer’s bespoke creations. A jewel-box of a boutique where customers discuss their design requirements and are measured up fronts an atelier that is hidden behind smoked glass and where two cobblers tire away on lasts and exotic skins to produce what Steigher calls “small sculptures”. The whole process takes between six and eight weeks, even if your name is Beyonce or Lapo Elkann, two of Steiger’s regular clients

Jamin

First opened in 1981 by Joël Robuchon, Jamin is the restaurant where he obtained his third Michelin star just three years after its opening. Paying respect to this glorious past, Alain Pras, former sous-chef at Troisgros, has recently transformed the 16th-arrondissement restaurant with a new menu and an elegant dining room. Art aficionados take note: Jamin will showcase the art collection of Mr. Pras, which includes works by Pierre Soulages and Joan Miro.

The Shop at the National Opera

The famous French department store Les Galeries Lafayettes has created a new library, CD and gift boutique inside the stunning French national opera, Le Palais Garnier. Ballet buffs and art aficionados will enjoy the cultural spirit of the retail venture while gift givers will be inspired by the store’s impressive selection of opera-related objects. The new face of culture.

Hotel Recamier

The Hotel Récamier is a new home-from-home hidden on the Place St. Sulpice in the heart of Paris’ fashionable Saint Germain des Près. Designed by Jean Louis Deniot, each one of its 24 rooms is unique, united only by a special color theme on each floor. Luxury is in the details, which include Fragonard toiletries in each room and a dedicated personal concierge.

Klay Gym

The brothers behind the chic Ken Club gym in Paris, Arthur and Frank-Elie Benzaquen, have launched a second sports club that again aims to raise the bar of luxurious exercising. Located in the fashionable district of Montorgueil, Klay is spread across a 2000-square-meter space with a hammam, swimming pool, massage area, as well as the latest fitness and cardio equipment. A lounge bar and restaurant is the venue for a program of after work social events – the perfect motivation to attend that spinning class.

Christian Boltanski « Après »

Christian Boltanski « Après » MAC/VAL Musée d'art contemporain du Val-de-Marne Place de la libération - Boîte Postale 147 94 404 Vitry-sur-Seine Cedex Du 15 janvier au 28 mars 201 Christian Boltanski, Les hommes qui marchent, 2009. Photo Philippe Chancel. © Adagp, Paris 2010.

Peter Knapp « Avant l’infini »

Peter Knapp « Avant l’infini » La galerie Guillaume 32 rue de Penthièvre Paris 75006 du 28 janvier au 13 mars 2010 Allo, Allo; Courtesy of the gallery

C'était il y a 100 ans... La grande crue de 1910 - PARIS INONDE vu par le journal des Débats

C'était il y a 100 ans... La grande crue de 1910 - PARIS INONDE vu par le journal des Débats Salle d'exposition du Louvre des Antiquaires au 1er étage 2, place du Palais Royal 75001 Paris 13 janvier au 7 mars 2010 Rue de seine Courtesy Edition du Mécène

« 20 ans, déjà ! »

« 20 ans, déjà ! » Pierre Passebon – Galerie du Passage 20/26, galerie Véro-Dodat – 75001 Paris 20 janvier au 20 mars 2010 courtesy of the gallery

Luc Choquer, "Les Français"

LISETTE MODEL

LISETTE MODEL Jeu de Paume 1, place de la Concorde 75008 Paris 09 février au 06 juin 2010 Coney Island Bather [Baigneuse, Coney Island], New York, c. 1939-1941. Collections Fundación MAPFRE.

Domeau & Pérès

Domeau & Pérès, the niche French design manufacturer that is headed by Bruno Domeau and Philippe Pérès, has opened its first showroom in Paris. Showcasing the brand’s collaborations with designers including the Bouroullec brothers, Eric Jourdan and Jacques Tati, the space is filled with everything from luxurious fußball tables to a shoeshine chair designed for John Lobb. New in stock is the Pretty Vase collection by FX Ballery.

Siki de Somalie

Siki of Somalia is a Parisian artist who likes to mix and match materials and create subtle combinations of colors in her jewelry and interior decoration designs. Her new salon in the heart of Saint Germain des Prés is a fascinating boutique with a selection of paintings, rare furniture, original jewelry and contemporary earthenware, all of which show Siki's passion for Africa – and her discerning eye.

Six Senses Spa

Six Senses, the pioneering Bangkok-based spa brand, has opened its first outpost in Paris. French architect Pierre David conceived the intelligently designed space that features a double-height vertical garden by Patrick Blanc and a basement dominated by a series of dramatic “cocoons” that resemble giant dim sum baskets. Everything here is carefully considered by Clare West, Six Senses’ Holistic Operations Advisor, to encourage healing and rejuvenation, from the video wall that screens a live cityscape of Paris to the expertly engineered music and acoustics.

Peter Knapp « Avant l’infini »

"frozen in time" - Studio Wieki Somers

" frozen in time " - Studio Wieki Somers GALERIE KREO 31, rue Dauphine 75006 Paris France du 30 janvier 2010 au 20 mars 2010 Courtesy of the gallery

Lucien Pelen

Lucien Pelen galerie aline vidal 70, rue Bonaparte _ 75006 Paris 11th february - 27th march 2010 Courtesy of the gallery

Lisette Model

Lisette Model Jeu de Paume Place de la Concorde Paris 75008 9 février au 6 juin 2010 Metropole Cafe, New York, c. 1946 Fundación MAPFRE © The Lisette Model Foundation, Inc. (1983). Used by permission

Esther Shalev-Gerz "Ton image me regarde !?"

Esther Shalev-Gerz "Ton image me regarde !?" Jeu de Paume Place de la Concorde Paris 75008 du 9 février au 6 juin 2010 Les Inséparables, 2000-2010. Horloge, OEuvre produite par la Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre, partenaire privilégié de l'exposition © Esther Shalev-Gerz, ADAGP, Paris 2010

Mathilde Rosier "Find circumstances in the antechamber"

Mathilde Rosier "Find circumstances in the antechamber" Jeu de Paume Place de la Concorde Paris 75008 du 9 février au 6 juin 2010 Mask and Owl, 2006 Collection Maria et Peter Wirth, courtesy Galerie Iris Kadel © Mathilde Rosier

Klavs Rosenfalck - Paris

Klavs Rosenfalck has lived a life in style. Born in Denmark, he studied in Rome where he lived and worked in fashion and flirted with cinema leading him to meet, among others, Federico Fellini. On his return to Denmark, Rosenfalck discovered his passion for the modernist aesthetic of his native Scandinavia and trained as an interior designer. Later, he worked for Ralph Lauren at its European headquarters in Paris for eight years. In 2003, he cemented his education in art and style with his international background by opening KRD, his gem of a gallery boutique on Paris’ Rue Bourgogne. At KRD, Rosenfalck’s signature is his mix of Scandinavian and Mediterranean accents, which can be found in a blend of 20th-century "antiques” and more contemporary pieces. Sculptural glassware by Anna Torfs, a 1950s sofa by Ole Wanscher, lamps by Tom Rossau, and outstandingly crafted fire accessories are just some of KRD’s recent highlights. Added to this is a large collection of home textiles in cashmere, linen and wool. Focusing his expert eye on the city outside of his gallery, Klavs Rosenfalck shares with us the Paris addresses he relies upon.

Sarkis Passages

Sarkis Passages Centre Pompidou place Georges Pompidou 75191 Paris cedex 04 10 février - 21 juin 2010 Sarkis, 12 Kriegsschatz dansent avec le sacre du printemps d'Igor Stravinsky, 1989 - 2002 © Adagp, Paris 2010

Erró 50 ans de collages

Erró 50 ans de collages Centre Pompidou place Georges Pompidou 75191 Paris cedex 04 17 février - 24 mai 2010 Rock and Role, 1996 / Paris, Centre Pompidou / Musée national d'art moderne, Cabinet d'art graphique / Don de l'artiste, 2009 © Adagp

Patrick Jouin La substance du design

Patrick Jouin La substance du design Centre Pompidou place Georges Pompidou 75191 Paris cedex 04 17 février - 24 mai 2010 Projet de Patrick Jouin © Agence Patrick Jouin, 2009

Charley Toorop (1891 - 1955)

Charley Toorop (1891 - 1955) Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris 11 avenue du Président Wilson 75116 Paris 19 février - 9 mai 2010 Jan Dibbets, Horizon Sea-Land, 2007, collection particulière Photo Rob Versluys © Jan Dibbets

Eloge du négatif. La photographie sur papier en Italie, 1846-1862

Eloge du négatif. La photographie sur papier en Italie, 1846-1862 Petit Palais, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris Avenue Winston Churchill 75008 Paris February 19 to May 2, 2010 Courtesy of the Museum

La Publicité au secours des grandes causes

La Publicité au secours des grandes causes musée des Arts décoratifs 107 rue de Rivoli Paris 75001 11 février au 9 mai 2010 Courtesy of the museum Courtesy of the museum

Hotel Cristal

Glass and metal mixes with marble and oak, while luminous colors are combined with vivid graphics at the new Hotel Cristal Champs-Elysées in Paris. The surreal interior is the work of designer Mattia Bonetti, who once described himself as a “troublemaker turned traditionalist”, goes some way to explaining the bright but sophisticated aesthetic. Check-in if you’re an art aficionado who wants to experience life as envisioned by this celebrated designer

ISABEL MUÑOZ « LEALTAD »

Ali Banisadr

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) La Note bleue - exposition du bicentenaire

La Villa

Looking for expertly prepared French cuisine in the heart of Paris while surrounded by chic surroundings? Make a reservation La Villa, the city’s latest offering from local restaurateurs Julia and Olivier Demarle. Designed by Gilles & Boissier, a talented design duo who previously worked under Philippe Starck and Christian Liaigre, the new space is ultra glamorous, with handsome banquettes and carefully considered lighting. The piece de resistance? A vast outdoor terrace that offers fabulous people watching.

L’Arc

Paris’s latest addition to the so-called « Golden Triangle » district is a club-restaurant with an impressive view of the Arc de Triomphe. Enjoy dinner prepared by Anthony Germani from l’Atelier Robuchon in the cozy dining room before heading to the signature Hoffmann « Eggs » sofas to sip a cocktail. As evening turns into early morning, don’t miss the after-dinner dancing. A hidden fumoir, or smoking room, is surrounded by a chic private garden for guilty pleasure indulgence.

Prisonniers du Soleil – Érudition concrète 2

Prisonniers du Soleil – Érudition concrète 2 Le Plateau Angle de la rue des alouettes et de la rue carducci 75019 Paris 11 mars au 9 mai 2010 Crédit photo: GD / Work Method, Paris

Les Lalanne

Les Lalanne Les Arts Décoratifs 107, rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris 18 mars 2010 au 4 juillet 2010 François-Xavier Lalanne, Rhinocéros II, 1966 Collection musée des Arts décoratifs acquis grâce au mécenat de Gregory et Regina Annenberg Weingarten et de la Fondation Annenberg © ADAGP, 2010

Pierre Wemaëre « Akanakka »

Christian Ward

Gabriele Pezzini - Paris

The interior of a helicopter, a digital radio, an ultra lightweight suitcase, and a yacht that is nearly as wide as it is long, are just some of the varied projects that the designer Gabriele Pezzini has worked on in the last year. Born in Belgium, Pezzini studied at the Institute of Industrial Design in Florence before opening his own studio in Milan in 1999. As head of his own practice, he researches problems relating to the process of production, creating objects that often use innovative materials, including a stool that looks like a bucket and an outdoor bench that should seat three but only has space for one.

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