10/09/2025
Lifestyle
Paris is not just a city. It is a state of mind. Here, life unfolds like a canvas from the Belle Époque – a living painting, filled with culture, grace and the subtle nostalgia for that golden age of art and opportunities. And the evening whispers like a scene from “Midnight in Paris”, where the past continues to dance with the present.
We present to you a 24-hour journey in the City of Lights – for those who appreciate luxury without unnecessary display, and art – not as decoration, but as a way of being.
Located between the Tuileries and Place Vendôme, Le Meurice – Dorchester Collection is an artistic masterpiece in itself. The interior is inspired by Versailles – crystal chandeliers, hand-painted frescoes, Carrara marble fireplaces. The hotel has been favored by Salvador Dali, Picasso and many other artistic geniuses.
You wake up in a suite where the sound from the gramophone connects jazz with Debussy, and the library houses unique antique volumes. Next to a cup of tea from Mariage Frères, the morning Le Figaro awaits you. And the soft light that filters through the heavy curtains draws shadows on a copy of Renoir’s “Nymphs in the Garden”.
An icon of haute couture hospitality. Overlooking the Eiffel Tower, legendary red awnings and rooms where Dior held his first shows. A French-style atelier where the morning begins with room service in Limoges porcelain.
Art Deco classics and a French garden in the heart of the city. Residence of aristocrats and artists, with masterpieces of French floristry in each lobby. Mornings here begin with a freshly baked croissant and a view of a hidden courtyard immersed in silence.
A modern Parisian palace on the banks of the Seine. Contemporary luxury combined with fine art and views of the Eiffel Tower or the Ile de la Cité. Spacious rooms, minimalist aesthetics, quiet privilege. Your Paris begins with a glass of fresh white peach juice and a French daily newspaper on a linen cover.
The only true palace on the Rive Gauche. Art Nouveau facade, Art Deco soul. Beloved by Joyce, Picasso and Mata Hari. The scent of wax and wood, live music in the evening at Bar Joséphine, in the morning – silky silence and coffee from a silver set.
A home of style and tradition. Light-filled rooms, French gardens where the hotel's cat, Fausto, roams. A legendary breakfast in the courtyard and impeccable service reminiscent of the old days.
In each of these hotels, Paris is not just seen – it is felt, heard, tasted. Waking up here is a ritual of elegance, and your first thought is not “what time is it”, but: “Is this what silence in Paris sounds like?”
Under the surreal dome of Le Dalí – the restaurant that carries the spirit of its eccentric patron – the day begins like a dream. Croissant with rose water, tartine with tomatoes and fresh burrata, omelette with truffle, butter madeleines served on Bernardaud porcelain. Breakfast here is not just a meal – it is a morning ritual, in which style, texture and captivating aromas are woven.
A French aristocratic breakfast in a boutique atmosphere, where croissants smell of fresh butter and jams are homemade. Eggs cooked to your liking, served with silverware, and cappuccino in Limoges china. A terrace overlooking the garden, when the weather permits it – Paris at its most delicate.
A quiet haven with hand-woven tapestries, live classical music and a menu of French and international delicacies. Recommended: eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, brioche with vanilla cream and fresh raspberry juice. A breakfast that unfolds like a refined prologue to a Parisian day.
When the season allows, this hidden courtyard is a dream in green. Homemade bread, organic eggs from the hotel’s farm, fruits personally selected by the chef. Coffee that smells of morning, and an atmosphere where the world moves more slowly.
Breakfast with a view of the Seine and the Eiffel Tower – a modern, bright interior with the spirit of Parisian brasseries. Fruit salad with exotic notes, exquisitely arranged tartlets, a crispy baguette with French butter from Normandy. Parisian chic in a new era.
Here, breakfast brings a feeling of Parisian bohemia with a literary flavour. A cup of strong coffee, French pastries and the feeling that someone like Cocteau or Juliette Greco could be sitting next to you. Antique lamps, a sophisticated audience, a retro atmosphere.
In Paris, even breakfast is an art – not only of taste, but also of mood. Whether you are in the surreal embrace of Dali or in the shade of the wisteria in the Plaza Athénée, this is your moment of complete enjoyment.
1. Musée de l’Orangerie – Impressionism in its most intimate form. Monet’s Water Lilies – a time for contemplation and silence.
2. Galerie Patrick Fourtin – on Rue de Seine. Art Nouveau furniture, sculptures and rare objects. Not just souvenirs, but an investment in cultural memory.
3. Librairie Galignani – the first English-language bookstore in continental Europe. Limited art editions, rare catalogs and hand-printed French classics.
4. Musée des Arts Décoratifs – Located in the Louvre, but with a focus on the arts of life: fashion, design, furniture and jewelry – from the Middle Ages to Dior.
5. Fondation Custodia – An intimate hôtel particulier-style gallery with Flemish masters, engravings and sketches from Rembrandt to Fragonard.
6. Galerie Kamel Mennour – World-class contemporary art in an elegant Parisian setting. Often presents innovative exhibitions by leading names in the art scene.
Each of these places offers a different reading of aesthetics – from classic to contemporary, from decorative luxury to minimalist provocations.
A true symphony of flavors under the direction of Eugénie Béziat – the first female chef with a Michelin star at the Ritz. The setting – an elegant veranda surrounded by the hotel’s peaceful garden. The menu interprets French classics with delicate boldness. Each dish – a work of art.
A place where contemporary art meets gastronomy. Minimalist interior, poetics of flavors, precision down to the last texture. Molecular accents and surprising combinations. The chef – present but unobtrusive, often greets guests personally.
Three Michelin stars and a philosophy of taste built around garden freshness. Vegetables grown on Passard’s own biodynamic farms, transformed into a culinary meditation. A true gastronomic ritual – light but captivating.
A contemporary brasserie with haute cuisine. Sophisticated but not formal. Dishes prepared in front of you at an open bar, in a direct dialogue between the chef and the guest. Recommended: truffled egg in Parmesan foam, or the fish of the day with champagne sauce.
Set in an elegant private mansion near the Champs-Élysées, this is an experience with a high society atmosphere. Chef Christophe Pelé offers two Michelin stars cuisine in which tradition is only a starting point. A menu without unnecessary pomp – but with a deep, memorable flavor.
A place for gourmets seeking perfection without cliché. Japanese-French alchemy, a seasonal menu and a wine list that is a mini-treasure trove. Decor – a clean, neutral backdrop that puts the food at the center of attention.
Lunch in Paris is not just a break in the day – it is a feast for the senses, a time for contemplation, and an artistic gesture towards the pleasures of life. Whether you choose the quiet minimalism of Pages or the garden splendor of the Ritz, it is an encounter with the very heart of French gastronomy.
One of the most emblematic places in Paris, Maxim’s (3 Rue Royale) is much more than a restaurant – it is an institution. Founded in 1893, the restaurant became a symbol of the Belle Époque with its red velvet interior, wood carvings and Lalique-style stained glass. Sarah Bernard, Marlene Dietrich, Arthur Miller dined here, and today the spirit of those golden years continues to live on in the atmosphere and cuisine.
Maxim’s offers a refined setting for lunch or dinner, with a menu inspired by classic French gastronomy, presented with a contemporary sensibility and attention to detail.
On the upper floors is the hidden treasure – Musée Art Nouveau – Collection 1900, lovingly assembled by designer Pierre Cardin. It is an intimate museum located in the private salons of the restaurant: stained glass windows by Gallé, furniture by Majorelle, Tiffany silver, posters and sketches by Lautrec – it is as if you are entering a private apartment from the beginning of the 20th century.
Don’t miss the boutique: designer perfumes, hand-painted chocolate boxes, limited art objects and souvenirs that carry the spirit of Maxim’s. A wonderful end to a Parisian afternoon escape back in time.
At Cédric Grolet’s boutique in Le Meurice, desserts that seem to be experienced rather than eaten – an apple that is not an apple, a lemon that looks like marble, and other trompe-l’œil sculptures await you. Pick up a box as a small art installation with a taste of perfection.
Just a few minutes’ walk away is Jacques Genin’s patisserie – a paradise for chocolate lovers. Enjoy an exceptionally rich and creamy hot chocolate, as well as exquisite caramel pastries and other fine desserts created with skill and passion.
The perfect combination for a sweet moment with refined taste and art in the center of Paris.
Le Balzac is an artistic cinema from 1935, located near the Arc de Triomphe. Art Deco armchairs, hand-painted posters, French and international classics.
No need for a film – even just a glass of champagne in the lobby is a cinema in itself.
Dinner here is a gastronomic opera. The waiters move as if by choreography, the hall shines with Versailles splendor, and the cuisine – a philosophy of “natural luxury”: simplicity, product purity and absolute taste. Each dish is like a sentence from a poem, and the wines – from Cru Selection, selected with pedigree and respect for the terroir.
Youthful, cosmopolitan, artistic. With a terrace overlooking the Seine and a direct view of the Eiffel Tower, Monsieur Bleu combines the spirit of a haute bistrot with a designer environment and a menu that is both accessible and sophisticated. Paris in its evening lightness.
Italian chic, French finesse. Restaurant overlooking the Louvre gardens, 60s-inspired interior and a menu where Mediterranean lightness meets Parisian culinary tradition. Ideal for a romantic or artistic dinner.
Parisian chic from the 30s, terrace overlooking the Eiffel Tower and a menu focused on seafood. Lightness, precision and an atmosphere where every sunset seems directed by Fellini.
Two Michelin stars and a cuisine with feminine intuition and mastery. Interior inspired by the theater and dishes that balance finesse and depth. Not just a dinner, but a gastronomic performance with a sense of intimacy.
Three Michelin stars and signature cuisine by Arnaud Donckele – poetry of flavors, structures and aromas. Perched above the Seine, in a hotel converted into a modern palace, Plénitude is a place for connoisseurs of the highest art of dining.
It’s your choice between classic glamour, contemporary elegance and artistic audacity. In Paris, dining is more than just a meal – it’s a ritual, a cultural experience and an expression of personal style.
The gas lamps, the quiet glow of copper and cobalt, the reflection in the water – this is not a bridge, it is a Parisian poem.
Under the arches you will often find artists offering watercolors and sketches. Choose one – it will be your pictorial memory of that day.
Art Deco interior, live jazz music, and cocktails with names like Cocteau and Paris 1925. This is not just a bar — it is a city lounge with a soul, where the past whispers to the present.
Intimate, legendary, with oak panels and soft lighting. There is no menu here — the bartender creates a drink tailored to your mood, character and spirit. One cocktail, one story.
Brighter, overlooking the interior garden, Bar Vendôme offers relaxed elegance and classic cocktail culture. Ideal for an aperitif under the stars or a discreet end to the day.
A striking interior where fashion meets gastronomy. A combination of wood, mirrors and glamour – and signature cocktails worthy of a fashion show on Avenue Montaigne. Perfect for fans of Dior spirit and Parisian opulence.
Ancient frescoes, velvet armchairs and live jazz. Bar 228 is like a private liqueur library – quiet, dense, inspiring. The ideal place for an after-dinner cognac, or a cocktail with mature character.
A modern rooftop with an artistic spirit and stunning views of the Seine, the Eiffel Tower and the islands of Paris. Futuristic retro chic interior and drinks that look like stage design. Paris at its most daring.
Here, the calm of the classics reigns – rich woodwork, subdued lighting, impeccable service. The cocktails are precise, and the atmosphere – like a whisper of old music.
Each of these bars is a scenography in itself – a place where Paris continues to speak to you, even after sunset. Whether you are looking for jazz, views, silence or modern chic – the night belongs to you.
• A handmade reproduction of a Renoir or Lautrec
• A dessert box by Cédric Grolet – a sculpture that doesn’t require a frame
• A luxurious perfume or chocolates from Maxim’s
• An art book or catalogue from Galignani
• A wine with a story from Cru Selection
• A silk handkerchief or a piece of jewellery from Patrick Fourtin’s gallery
Maybe a private tasting in Champagne, or an afternoon in Giverny with Monet.
But it all starts with one thing – to allow Paris not just to reveal itself to you, but to tell you its story – quietly, elegantly, with style. Because here there is no “yesterday” and “tomorrow”. There is only taste, inspiration, a present worth preserving as a work of art.
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