Paris is always a good idea, so they say. There isn’t really a bad time of the year to visit the French capital. Here is our pick of where to eat, drink, and stay — and what to see this summer.
LessLe Grand Mazarin is the latest outpost from the Maisons Pariente group and opened its Martin Brudnizki-designed doors last September in the Marais with all sorts of bells and whistles including a winter garden, an indoor swimming pool, and a secret cabaret bar.
Château Voltaire is a very personal project. Thierry Gillier wanted to give back to Paris a little of what this city had given him by creating a place that brings together and celebrates everything that makes the capital so magical and its power of attraction unique in the world: historical depth, meaningful beauty, hospitality and celebration, good taste, ideas, culture, elegance, refinement and the art de vivre.
Hôtel National des Arts et Métiers offers innovative design, a great rooftop bar and restaurant, hidden behind a classic Haussmannian facade in the Marais.
Hôtel Particulier Montmartre is an intimate address in the 18th, a haven of greenery and the former home of the Hermes family — it’s a slice of the French countryside in Paris.
Les Enfants du Marché has been around for a while. What is new is the menu. Everyday. What's great is the vibe: casual, yet elegant with counter and high-top dining. On a sunny day, it can't be beaten, with excellent people watching and a cool team whipping up creative seasonal food not seen on every menu. Expect dishes such as asparagus with stracciatella and an apple-like citrus compote, alongside natural and conventional wines. Allow yourself at least an hour and a half here.
Sushi Shunei is a unique dining experience in the heart of Montmartre. It has a minimalist design, featuring light wooden furnishings and a long counter facing the chef. There are two set menus you can choose from – one with a selection of nigiri sushi; while the omakase includes sashimi and grilled fish.
Cafe Bonaparte is situated in one of the most picturesque squares in Saint Germain. Great for an easy lunch and people-watching.
Cafe Charlot is our go-to spot in the Marais for breakfast and lunch.
The Musée National Picasso is our favourite museum in Paris, located in the Marais. You can discover a collection of 5,000 works of the Spanish artist and the artists that he worked alongside.
The Water Lilies by Claude Monet at Musée de l'Orangerie, one of the most beautiful Parisian museums. They are the most iconic images of Impressionism.