CAFÉ GERMAIN
It’s already been a decade since we were first seduced into checking out Hôtel Costes in Paris thanks to its popular chill-out CDs. Over the years we’ve grown accustomed to a philosophy that “if it’s Costes brothers, it’s good,” and that’s still proven correct at the latest opening by the Costes empire, the Café Germain. This brasserie in the Saint Germain neighborhood was designed by India Mahdavi and features large, colorful sculptures and lamps. It’s a favorite lunch spot among the artistic crowds from the nearby galleries, and is said to make the best mojitos in the city. Find it on 25-27 Rue de Buci.

DOMEAU & PÉRÈS
Bruno Domeau and Philippe Pérés are the duo behind Domeau Pérès, a design manufactoring company that has opened its first showroom in Paris. It presents creations by several designers, all furnishings made with carefully selected materials. The address: 10 Cité Dupetit-Thouars

JAMIN
It’s been open since 1981, but Joel Robuchon’s Michelin-starred “Jamin” feels like a brand new restaurant thanks to a recent makeover. It has a new menu by chef Alain Pras and the dining room was made even more attractive, now with space to show Pras’ art collection which includes works by Joan Miro.

L’ARC
This new club-restaurant is providing some of the most sophisticated nights in Paris. With a menu created by Anthony Germani from L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon, this is also a destination for cocktails and dancing to the sound of new and classic mixes. The space features a fabulously-designed interior with Hoffmann furnishings, and includes a private garden and smoking room to further enjoy the night. See the website for more: www.larc-paris.com

LA VILLA
Julia and Olivier Demarle are successful restaurateurs and seem to have a new hotspot on their hands. Serving the always-refined French cuisine, “La Villa” is a glamorous new space designed by Gilles & Boissier who’ve worked under Philippe Starck. They created an elegant interior and terrace areas, each with a different mood. The three areas inside are divided into coffee lounge, club, and private lounge, with an Ottoman-inspired look and careful lighting — a perfect setting for your private event.
You’ll find it at number 37 of Avenue Friedland by the Champs Elysées.

SIX SENSES SPA
Paris’ first Six Senses spa was designed by French architect Pierre David and features a video wall with images of the city. Another curiosity is a large vertical garden that immediately puts you in a relaxed state even before you start one of the rejuvenating treatments available.
The address is 3 Rue de Castiglione.

STEPHANE KELIAN
Designing fabulous shoes for some of the biggest names of the fashion world since the 80s, Stephane Kélian eventually created his own label which has recently opened its first store in Paris. It’s on 19 Rue François 1er, parallel to the Champs Elysées, and in addition to the chic shoe designs is a small collection of bags.

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