An intimate criterion

Jardins des Lumières: an exhibition on the art of garden design at the Grand Trianon, Palace of Versailles

At the Grand Trianon of the Palace of Versailles, in Yvelines, the exhibition Jardins des Lumières (1750-1800) delves into the art of the landscape garden through nearly 160 works, including paintings, models, drawings, and furniture. Go see it from May 5 to September 27, 2026, and take the opportunity to explore the Trianon gardens and the Queen's Hamlet.

Little Red Door, the cocktail bar where you can savor a truly immersive sensory experience

Rue Charlot, in the Marais, Little Red Door draws you in with its anthracite façade, where a red-painted door hides in plain sight. Welcome to this Paris cocktail hotspot, an address that feels like a genuine experience.

Casa Tua, the discreet, tucked-away Italian restaurant at J.K. Place Paris in the 7th arrondissement.

Tucked in the heart of the J.K. Place Paris townhouse in the 7th arrondissement, the Casa Tua restaurant serves generous and refined Italian cuisine, designed to feel like a home. A beautiful, discreet address on the Left Bank for a peaceful interlude.

Soulages–Hartung Exhibition in Paris: Elective Affinities at Perrotin Gallery

In Paris, the Perrotin gallery is dedicating an exhibition to Pierre Soulages and Hans Hartung, titled Soulages-Hartung: Elective Affinities, from April 25 to May 30, 2026. This artistic gathering brings together works, archives, an unpublished interview and studio tools to illuminate the connections, differences and shared inquiries of the two major postwar abstraction painters.

Susumu Kamijo exhibits at the Perrotin Gallery in Paris: a gentle interlude between flowers and animals.

Perrotin Paris gallery presents a new exhibition devoted to Susumu Kamijo, featuring When I Think of You in Spring, running from April 25 to May 30, 2026. A deep dive into contemporary painting built from flowers, animals, and pared-back forms.

Ritz Bar Summer 2026: flower-powered cocktails to sip in the hotel's Grand Garden on Place Vendôme

Hidden from view, the Ritz Paris cultivates its secret garden… and here it births its summer bar. From April 24 to September 12, 2026, the Ritz Summer Bar takes root in the Grand Garden, turning Paris green—chic and open-air. From 3 p.m., cocktails flow, canapés make their entrance, and the afternoons bloom until the golden hour.

Rond, an audiophile café and brunch spot tucked inside a gym in the 18th arrondissement

Between discerning music programming, brunch, and a discreet terrace, Rond is an audiophile café nestled in the heart of La Montgolfière Lamarck.

Kumquat Café, the go-to coffee shop with Asian-inspired vibes in the 11th arrondissement.

On Rue Saint-Maur in the 11th arrondissement, chef Yin-Line Chea has opened her first establishment: a cozy coffee shop that blends specialty coffees, indulgent breakfasts, and signature drinks with Asian influences.