Paris, Paris. You always a such bright and good idea in every moment of the year. During Haute Couture fashion week, Men’s fashion week and Ready To Wear fashion week, the Ville Lumière is at its maximum shine and the air if full of magic and trend.

Being there is always a complete energetic and inspiring experience. Men’s and Haute Couture are more relaxed than Ready To Wear but, in every of them, it’s fantastic and grateful to be in Paris to enjoy shows and meet friends that all over the year live somewhere so far. I never miss to have a few free time while there to discover new places or simply to be sitting in Place des Vosges or eating an Eclaires in the sun.

Paris is almost my second home so I think it was time to share with you a little guide of my favourite to city about the most beautiful spots!

WHERE TO SLEEP

If you are searching for the perfect luxury hotel, I recommend you the Buddha-Bar Hotel Paris in 4, rue d’Anjou ( +33 1 83 96 88 88 ). This hotel is synonymous of hospitality, excellence and well-being.

While you prefer a typical Parisian hotel, the Louison Hotel is the one for you. In 105, Rue de Vaugirard ( +33 1 53 63 25 50 ) this hotel has 42 cozy rooms that bring to its former glory this ancient historic and royal dwelling. If curious, discover more here !

WHERE TO EAT

The beautiful places to eat in Paris are billions and everytime I’m here I discover new ones. My favourites are:

Le Procope in 13, Rue de l’Ancienne Comédie ( +33 1 40 46 79 00 ) was born as a cafe, the oldest in Paris, was founded in 1686 by Francesco Procopio dei Coltelli, the restaurant has seen in its rooms iconic figures such as Voltaire, Benjamin Franklin, Rousseau, Danton and Robespierre. Impossible not booking a dinner reservations at Le Precope if you are in Paris and I suggest you to book it as soon as you can because it is always full! Curious? Discover more here

Buddha Bar Le Qu4tre Lounge Bar in 4 Rue D’Anjou ( +33 1 83 96 88 88 ) is named the Best Hotel Bar in Europe at the Villegiature Awards. A luxurious atmosphere with a precious haven adorned with Japanese inspired lacquered panels, all surround by the sensual and lounge sounds of the music mixed by the DJ. Discover something more here

Le Petit Zinc in 11 Rue Saint-Benoît ( +33 1 42 86 61 00 ) is famous for its Art Nouveau decor and specialities, such as the renowned line-caught bass in clay crust. My favourite dishes ( don’t miss them!) are the smoked Scottish salmon, toasted Poilâne bread and thick cream with dill and the Baked Label Rouge Scottish salmon steak, grapefruit vinaigrette, vegetable medley.

L’ Epicure in 112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré ( +33 1 53 43 43 40 ) is, by many food guides, the number 1 restaurant in the whole town. Here Eric Frechon has created a temple of gastronomy  matching unusual ingredients in order to creat a praise to difference. Favourite dishes here are the MONARCH CELERIAC ( cooked with coarse salt, grated beaufort cheese and black truffle from Vaucluse, whipped butter with truffle juice) and LINE-CAUGHT WHITING FISH FROM SAINT-GILLES CROIX-DE-VIE ( a crust of bread with almonds, “New-Zealand” spinach and olive oil flavoured with curry and péquillos pepper )

Be sure, to have the typical Soup d’Onion everywhere you go! Especially when it’s so cold outside.

Les Deux Magots in 6 Place Saint-Germain des Prés ( +33 1 45 48 55 25 ) is a cafe-restaurant. It was founded in 1812 at 23 Rue de Buci, it was transferred to Place St-Germain-des-Prés to expand in 1873, is  one of the oldest cafés that attracts personalities from the world of the arts, literature, fashion and politics

HOW TO MOVE 

If you are in Paris for business, the best choice is to book a professional driver for your own. I always use Blacklane in order to avoid any problem and move with dexterity and ease. Blacklane offers a service of professional drivers by connecting thousands of passengers each day with an extensive network of licensed and insured drivers. Blacklane services include transfer from the airport to the city and vice versa, a limousine service from the airport or in the city or even a fantastic chauffeur service.

WHERE TO SHOP

Paris is a real Mecca of the shopping!

Colette in 213 Rue Saint Honoré, offers a huge range of fashion and beauty brands such as Fendi, Alaia, Anna K, Anya Hindmarch, Aquazzurra, Vaccarello, Charlotte Olympia, Comme des Garçons, Del Toro, Federica Moretti, J.W. Anderson and Olympia Le-Tan.

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche in 24, rue de Sèvres is another shopping paradise. Here you can find Au Jour Le Jour, MSGM, Kenzo, Givenchy, Nina Ricci and Vivetta.

Gallerie Lafayette at 40, Boulevard Hausmann are known worldwide. This is the secon most visited place in Paris after the Louvre. There you can find shops dedicated to fashion, accessories, woman, man, food and home.

Don’t forget to visit Carven, Céline, Chloé, Chanel and Saint-Laurent shops in town, they are almost unforgettable! And those pretty magic flower shops.

WHERE TO GO

Saint-Germain-des-Prés is the most artistic and full of history quartier of Paris.

Les Marais is a quartier in the Right Bank.

Montmartre is a hill in North of the city on the Right Bank. There you can see the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and this place is so famous for being the center of bohemian life during the Belle Epoque.

Place des Vosges is the oldest square in Paris, situated in the Marais.

Laduree shop… The one and only macaroons, what else?

Tour Eiffel. The emblem of the city.

Louvre is one of the most known museum of the all world. Some of the iconic pieces you can see are Mona Lisa and Madonna of the rocks by Leonardo da Vinci, i due Dying slave by Michelangelo Buonarroti, Love and Psyche by Antonio Canova, Liberty leading the people by Eugène Delacroix, Venere of Milo e la Nike of Samotracia. The use of cameras and video recorders is permitted inside, but flash photography is forbidden.

Versailles is like a fairytale. A must see are King’s Apartment, King’s Private Apartment, Hall of Mirrors ( my favourite!), Queen’s bedchamber, Galerie des Batailles and the breathtaking gardens.

Jardin des Tuileries is a garden situated between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde. here tourists and Parisian love walking, relaxing and have some good quality time in open air.

Arc de Triomphe is in the centre of Place de Gaulle. Take a close look at this monument where names of battles of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars and of French victories are engraved on them.

Carolina