Unmissable cultural activities or countryside retreat? We have selected the best times to enjoy Paris this weekend. Unique salons at the most select addresses… Follow our program to experience an unforgettable weekend in the City of Lights!
Which show should you absolutely discover this weekend?
Art Basel: the essential contemporary art fair in Paris
The Art Basel fair, which will be held from October 18 to 20, 2024is an essential meeting place to discover modern and contemporary works of art. This edition will again be held at Grand Ephemeral Palace in Paris, after several outsourced editions. This iconic venue provides an ideal backdrop for exhibiting bold, avant-garde works. This international fair presents a selection of works from renowned galleries around the world. Participants can explore an array of monumental installations, sculptures and performances, both indoors and outdoors. Works are also exhibited in emblematic places in Paris such as the Tuileries Gardens and the Place Vendôme.
Grand Palais ephemeral, Avenue Winston Churchill 75008. Buy your tickets online.
Our recommendation for lunch near Art Basel: the Vendemiaire restaurant
Which exhibition to see this weekend?
“Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &…” at the Louis Vuitton Foundation
From October 17, 2024 to February 24, 2025, the Louis Vuitton Foundation presents the exhibition “Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &…”, a unique retrospective dedicated to Pop Art. This flagship artistic movement of the 1960s continues to influence contemporary culture throughout the world and all generations. Pop Art, a movement born in the 1960s, revolutionized… find out more.
What gourmet break to try this weekend?
Naraé Kim’s tea time at the Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme
It is in the luxury setting of the palace that chef Naraé Kim has chosen to transform the traditional tea time into a unique sensory experience. Inspired by the snacks of her childhood, she offers a refined reinterpretation of these memories. She also collaborates with Tea Master Carine Baudry to create unique infusions. Together, they developed the range « Terre“. It celebrates the authentic flavors of the French terroir. Among the delights offered, we find biscuits from childhood, such as cookies, cat’s tongue, spritz, gangjeong as well as fruit trays… All reinterpreted with a touch of modernity. Ducks, bananas and buckwheat with apples offer an explosion of natural flavors. The local biscuits, light and made from vegetables, fruits, wheat and wine, reflect the richness of the flavors of… find out more.
Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme – 5 rue de la Paix, 75002 Reservations on 01 58 71 10 60 or by email at [email protected]
What new chic boutique to discover this weekend?
The pop-up store Brotherthe men’s capsule from the Soeur brand
Sœur takes on the men’s wardrobe by revisiting classics like the herringbone wool coat, chino pants and cozy round-neck sweaters. These pieces, simple but sophisticated, will appeal to both men and women, who will not fail to borrow them. The color palette remains faithful to the codes of Sœur: green, blue and brown tones, perfectly suited to the winter season. It also offers exclusive collaborations, such as a blue Klein cap stamped… find out more.
Until December at 103 rue Amelot, 75011.
What new and elegant experience to discover this weekend?
Treat yourself to a tailor-made bookplate at Le Bon Marché
Lauren and Igor revive an almost forgotten tradition: the ex-libris. This accessory, meaning “in the library of” in Latin, allows you to mark the ownership of a book. It’s chic, intimate, we love it! Great figures like Winston Churchill, Victor Hugo or Lewis Carroll used it to protect their collections. But with the disappearance of engravers and the rise of digital technology, the bookplate fell into oblivion. Fortunately, the founders of Ex-libris Paris, Lauren and Igor, brought it back to life. The couple carries out “philosophical interviews” with each customer in order to create their tailor-made stamp, adapted to their personality. Lauren transforms into a literary psychoanalyst to discover the symbols that correspond to each owner… learn more.
Second floor of Le Bon Marché, 75007.
Where to have a different aperitif?
At Eataly, to taste sun-drenched wines
A stone’s throw from the BHV Marais, Eataly Paris stands in place of the former employee canteen of the Parisian department store and presents a magnificent place, as refined as it is warm. The idea of this concept was simple: to bring together all the Italian culinary specialties in a single place, where you can eat, buy and learn. This unmissable place celebrates Italian gastronomy by bringing together an exceptional selection of 6,000 artisanal products and culinary specialties typical of La Botte. Get ready to delight your taste buds with authentic flavors and fresh market produce for a dolce vita-style aperitif!
37 rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004
What film to see at the cinema this weekend?
Lovers of the 7th Art will appreciate these three biopics
Lee Miller by Ellen Kuras with Kate Winslet. The incredible life of Lee Miller, ex-Vogue model and Man Ray muse, became one of the first female war photographers. Through her courage and her refusal of conventions, she changed the way of seeing the world.
The Apprentice by Ali Abassi with Sebastian Stan. a dive into the mysteries of the American empire. It explores the rise of young Donald thanks to a Faustian pact with Roy Cohn, a conservative lawyer and political matchmaker.
Nikki by Céline Sallette with Charlotte Le Bon. Niki de Saint Phalle settles in France far from a stifling America. Despite this distance, reminiscences of his childhood haunt his mind. Niki soon discovers that art becomes her weapon of liberation. The film highlights Niki de Saint Phalle as an artist, but also as a woman
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Where to escape from the tumult of Paris this weekend?
Two getaways one hour from Paris with Maisons de Campagne
Castle of Villiers-le-Mahieu. Nestled in a 12-hectare wooded park, the Château de Villiers-le-Mahieu is the first home of the Les Maisons de Campagne brand. Located 45 minutes from Paris, this enchanting estate offers a complete change of scenery and a poetic and serene setting. Arrival at the castle is via a majestic gate, a double row of lime trees. As well as a path which spans a moat to lead to this historic building. Guarded by two enigmatic statues. With its 98 rooms opening onto the countryside, it is the ideal place for a green getaway just a stone’s throw from the capital. Read more.
The House of the Valley. A real break from disconnection, accessible by public transport. It is located in a former hunting lodge of Louis XIV and surrounded by a 4 hectare estate in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Promising an immersion in nature. This superb historic residence has been tastefully modernized with the greatest respect for the place. On site, the numerous relaxation areas, entertainment, and activities offered leave no time to get bored. La Maison du Val is the perfect place for a nature getaway just a stone’s throw from Paris.
Written by victory, the October 15, 2024
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