This month’s guest editor, Inès Mélia,
shares her list of favourite places in Paris.
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TO STAY
Les Bains Paris
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7 Rue du Bourg-l’Abbé, 75003 Paris
lesbains-paris.com
A charming, unique hotel, part of the Design Hotels chain, located in the heart of Le Marais district.
Hotel Saint-Marc
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36 Rue Saint-Marc, 75002 Paris
hotelsaintmarc.com
A boutique hotel in premises considered to be a jewel of modern design, with beautiful gardens, pool, and spa offering the latest generation treatments.
Hotel Providence
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90 Rue René Boulanger, 75010 Paris
hotelprovidenceparis.com
Housed in a 19th-century building, this hotel decorated with sumptuous fabrics, unique art objects and made-to-measure details is a landmark of the most exquisite taste.
Le 66. Bed & Breakfast
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66 Rue Lhomond, 75005 Paris
www.maisonle66.com
Close to the Jardin du Luxembourg and Notre Dame, this charming bed & breakfast is the perfect choice for millennials with good taste.
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TO DISCOVER
Ladda
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32 Rue de Paradis, 75010 Paris
www.laddaparis.com
Spa on the roof of a 1970s building. A surprising, zen space with unique views over the rooftops of Paris.
Le Centre Pompidou
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Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris
www.centrepompidou.fr
Inaugurated in 1977, this space is dedicated to modern art in all of its forms: painting, sculpture, cinema, literature, music, and so on.
L’Observatoire de Paris
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61 Avenue de l’Observatoire, 75014 Paris
www.obspm.fr
A must-see for Parisians and visitors alike, this is the biggest astronomy research centre in France; it also offers a vast array of social and cultural events.
IRCAM
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1 Place Igor Stravinsky, 75004 Paris
www.ircam.fr
The Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique is a music research institute organizing cultural initiatives.
Cinéma Le Louxor
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170 Boulevard de Magenta, 75010 Paris
www.cinemalouxor.fr
Built in 1921, Le Louxor is a cinema that stands out for its Neo-Ancient Egyptian architecture.
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TO SHOP
Broken Arm
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12 Rue Perrée, 75003 Paris
www.the-broken-arm.com
A small concept store in Le Marais which has an exceptional cafe where diners can enjoy exquisite snacks while making some great shopping discoveries.
Massimo Dutti
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24 Rue Royal – Place de la Madeleine, 4, 75008 Paris
www.massimodutti.com
One of the most emblematic stores that the firm has in the French capital and where you can find the Women and Men collections.
Thanks God I am a V.I.P
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2 Rue de Lancry, 75010 Paris
www.thanxgod.com
Vintage store in the Montorgueil neighbourhood with 200 metres of floor space filled with treasures and fab finds from premium brands.
Bobby
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89 Rue Réaumur, 75002 Paris
www.bobbyparis.com
Second-hand goods store where people can deposit for a period of two months clothing and accessories they no longer want to wear.
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TO TASTE
Uma
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7 Rue du 29 Juillet, 75001 Paris
uma-restaurant.fr
Chef Lucas Felzine offers French-Japanese fusion cuisine with some Peruvian-inspired touches in premises with a cocktail bar.
Le Bon Georges
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45 Rue Saint-Georges, 75009 Paris
www.lebongeorges.paris
Bistro cooking in the most charming setting in the heart of Paris. Simple dishes prepared with top-quality ingredients.
Guilo Guilo
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8 Rue Garreau, 75018 Paris.
The Japanese eatery du jour in Paris. Located in the popular neighbourhood of Montmartre, bookings are required up to three weeks in advance.
Aux Deux Amis
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45 Rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris
facebook.com/Aux-Deux-Amis
A buzzing ambience in a space where you can fully appreciate the excellent selection of deli products and wines on offer. The ideal place to start or end a night out.
