CARETTE
25 Place des Vosges
Carette is a legendary patisserie and it recently opened a second home in the urban wonder that is the Place des Vosges. Fashion designer Givenchy’s newphew, Hubert de Givenchy, designed the new space, mixing Art Deco and Louis XIII details. It’s a classically elegant space, although most choose the tables placed outside facing the square. Indoors or on the terrace you can enjoy the chef’s signature club sandwich or simply have coffee or tea in true Parisian style.

HUGO & VICTOR
40 Boulevard Raspail
If Carette gets you in the mood to try other local patisseries, look for the new Hugo & Victor, a luxurious space for mouth-watering cakes and chocolates. They’re created by Hugo Pouget who has worked with Michelin-starred chef Guy Savoy, mixing a variety of flavors which change every season. Also of note is a curious wine selection to go with the pastries.

LA PÂTISSERIE DES RÊVES
111 Rue de Longchamp
The third patisserie on your list should be the new Pâtisserie des Rêves, a second branch to continue to offer the chef’s creative interpretations of classic French pastries. To accompany them there is a great selection of freshly squeezed juices, and you can try them all inside or at the small terrace.

KONG
1 Rue du Pont Neuf
We already recommend it in our Paris Restaurant Guide, but this 7-year-old bar and restaurant is hot again, thanks to a new terrace for summer 2010. Designed by Philippe Starck, it features paintings by Luis Urculo next to Louis XVI furniture around which you can dine, drink, and spend the night in the open air.

B&B ITALIA
35 Rue du Bac
Contemporary design has a new home in Paris via Italy. This new store on the Left Bank offers pieces by Antonio Citterio and Gaetano Pesce among other Italian designers, displayed on three floors. Although everything is from Italy, a French touch was given in the space’s design by Jean-Marie Massaud.

SLOTT GALLERY
12 Rue du Chateau Landon
More design is found at this new gallery, opened to become a creative think-tank in the city, where artists meet and work on new projects. The first exhibition opened last December and it’s now the new place to look for out-of-the-ordinary creations by emerging talent.

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