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Tea time at the Ritz Paris: we tested Olivier Lainé's savory-sweet creations.

The Ritz Paris unveils its new tea time by Olivier Lainé, a dialogue between savory and sweet in the Salon Proust on Place Vendôme. We tested this ritual in three acts, a nod to the palace’s historic five o’clock tea, offered since September 1, 2026. Here’s what we’ve got to tell you.

Saku Vendôme, a Japanese jewel box just steps from the jewelers

On a quiet street in the 1st arrondissement, Saku Vendôme stands as a genuine contemporary Japanese house—an intimate, elegant address where the quality of the ingredients and the precision of the preparations justify the steep prices.

Lotta, a Mediterranean and design-forward restaurant in the 1st arrondissement

Based in the 1st arrondissement, Lotta is Charlotte Bereaud's first restaurant... and what a stellar launch! A refined venue that leans into Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, with an accessible lunch menu and a wonderful decor drawn from Italian design.

Nestled in a beautiful Parisian hotel, this bar offers a mixology experience inspired by Baudelaire.

A note for literature lovers and dreamers seeking a charming outing to be swept away by the Parisian art of living: in the heart of the 1st arrondissement of Paris, this hotel bar transports you into Charles Baudelaire’s world, with cocktails and mocktails directly inspired by The Flowers of Evil, all set in an intimate atmosphere.

Why should you check out a gaming club in Paris at least once in your life?

In Paris, people know the big-name restaurants, discreet bars, theatres, rooftops and nightlife spots. But there’s another way to experience the capital: stepping into a gaming club. A unique experience, half urban casino, half private lounge, half poker table, half late-night dining—a break from time. Trying a gaming club at least once in a lifetime isn’t just about laying bets on green felt. It’s about discovering a codified, captivating—sometimes spectacular—universe where you observe as much as you play. In these adults-only venues, entry is by presenting an ID. Once inside, the city’s noise fades away. It’s time for cards, chips, dealers, and that particular tension that gathers around a table.

Gourmet and cultural season kicks off: the Lancaster unveils its Producers' Dinner and '7 Days, 7 Arts'

At the Lancaster, September is shaping up to be decidedly cultural and culinary. The CopperBay Lancaster inaugurates “7 Days, 7 Arts,” a weekly program designed as a journey: each day of the week threads a different artistic discipline, turning the bar into a destination in its own right. Book your September 23 around a menu crafted by Chef Sébastien Giroud. Each month, the Lancaster Hotel opens its doors to creators. A producer, a product, a region, a shared passion.

Restaurant Cléo: Gastronomic cuisine in the heart of Paris's 7th arrondissement.

With the new season underway, discover Cléo, the gourmet restaurant in Paris’s 7th arrondissement: seasonal cuisine from Chef Alexandre Semperé, tasting menus, a tree-lined terrace, and a cocktail bar near the Invalides.

Unusual: sleep nose-to-nose with Arctic wolves in the Thoiry Safari lodges

A night face-to-face with wolves—care to take the plunge? The Thoiry Safari Park invites you to sleep as close as possible to these fascinating animals, right in the heart of one of its quirky accommodations, the Loudge!

Who is interred in the Panthéon in Paris? The notable figures who have their tomb or cenotaph there

Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, Voltaire, Alexandre Dumas, Simone Veil... Inside Paris's Panthéon, the crypt holds the tombs of some of France’s most esteemed historical figures. But not every figure honored in the monument is actually buried there. Here are the best-known names laid to rest in the Panthéon and where to find their graves.

Who is buried in the Batignolles Cemetery? Celebrities and the locations of their graves

Paul Verlaine, André Breton, Édouard Vuillard, Ray Ventura… The Batignolles Cemetery, in Paris’s 17th arrondissement, is the final resting place of numerous writers, artists, musicians and notable figures. Here are the celebrities buried there and the sections where their graves can be found.

Who is buried in Saint-Vincent Cemetery in Montmartre? Celebrities and the location of their graves

Maurice Utrillo, Marcel Aymé, Marcel Carné, Michou… The petite cimetière Saint-Vincent in Montmartre houses the graves of numerous artists and figures tied to the history of the Butte. Here are the celebrities buried there and the sections where their tombs can be found.

Who is buried in Père-Lachaise Cemetery? The celebrities and where their graves are located

Which celebrities rest at Père Lachaise? Artists, musicians, writers—discover the list of notable figures buried in this famous Parisian cemetery, as well as the sections where they lie.

Who is buried in Picpus Cemetery? The famous and where their graves are located

Lafayette, André Chénier, Alexandre de Beauharnais… Behind the walls of Picpus Cemetery, in Paris's 12th arrondissement, several of France's great historical figures lie at rest, though not always in an individual grave. Here are the most famous people buried in this private cemetery and where to find their tombs.

Who is buried in Montmartre Cemetery? The celebrities and where their graves are located

Discover the list of celebrities from the world of arts and culture buried in Montmartre Cemetery, along with the sections where they rest.

Who is buried in Montparnasse Cemetery? The celebrities and where their graves are located

The Montparnasse Cemetery, in the 14th arrondissement, is the final resting place for many notable figures. Here is a list of the famous people buried in this Parisian cemetery.

Who is buried in Passy Cemetery? The celebrities and where to find their graves

Who's buried in Passy Cemetery? Artists, painters, sculptors, writers, musicians, actors - discover the personalities buried in this Parisian necropolis.

Père Lachaise, Paris's most mythical cemetery and the graves of famous personalities

The Père Lachaise Cemetery is Paris’s largest burial ground and one of the most visited sites in the world. Whether you’re drawn by its history, its famous residents, or its legends, this is an essential stop for anyone visiting the capital.

The Calvaire Cemetery, Paris's smallest burial ground.

If the Sacré-Cœur didn’t frame it, the Calvary Cemetery in Montmartre would almost look like a rural graveyard. Paris’s smallest cemetery transports a few lucky visitors into an atmosphere far from the city’s hustle and bustle.

Passy Cemetery, one of Paris's most distinctive cemeteries, facing the Eiffel Tower.

Situated on the edge of the Trocadéro Gardens, Passy Cemetery enjoys a prime location. It’s easy to see why Edouard Manet, Fernandel, and Claude Debussy chose to spend their final days there, with the Eiffel Tower rising above the graves.

The Batignolles Cemetery, a discreet burial ground that is home to several eminent figures.

In the north-west of Paris stands a cemetery that’s a little unloved and somewhat overlooked by both tourists and locals: the Batignolles Cemetery. It’s up to you to change that and discover its 15,000 tombs, including those of illustrious French artists.