Notre Dame de Paris celebrates its 850th birthday

HAPPY 850th BIRTHDAY NOTRE-DAME !

Bonjour Parismarais readers,

First of all, we wish a very happy birthday to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. One of the most widely recognised monuments in the world, a year-long celebration began today in her honour to celebrate the event. Renovations in progress during this special jubilee include changes in lighting, nine new bells, and a new viewing platform.

December is also the time to Christmas shop ‘til you drop, therefore we’ve given you, our dear faithful readers, the present of a second December monthly newsletter full of great restaurants and shops to discover !

Our favourite restaurant choices :

Le Dome du Marais is an elegant restaurant uniquely decorated and offering fine, traditional French cuisine with an Asian touch. In the afternoon, it becomes a wonderful tea room where time seems suspended. Let your mind wander while admiring the original objects that form the décor in the sunny winter garden.

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Le Gorille Blanc is a traditional Parisian gourmet bistro with a Southwest twist. Everything is just simply good, no frills, to be enjoyed with gusto. The prices are very affordable, and include a fixed-price menu of 2 courses at 16 euros, plus a different special is available each day. Unbeatable!

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Royal Turenne, opening onto a panoramic terrace, spoils you with its traditional Auvergne and regional French cuisine as well as its vast wine collection. Do not hesitate to seek advice from the chef and his wife, who masterfully run this traditional restaurant.

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Pramil... Tradition and creativity are the key words to describe this delightful restaurant. In an elegant setting of light colours, the menu offers a gourmet cuisine which expertly reinvents the classics. Prepare your taste buds for a feast.

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Ozo reinvents the concept of a restaurant, offering you the opportunity to get involved by choosing between meat and fish, the cooking, different flavour blends as well as the number and type of side dishes. Products, always ultra-fresh, come directly from the Rungis market.

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La Royale is a traditional brasserie with delicious yet unpretentious dishes, offering a quality - price ratio rare for the area, accompanied by a warm welcome and overlooking the stunning Cirque d'Hiver.

Au Bourguignon du Marais welcomes you to enjoy a delicious and traditional cuisine as well as an exceptional wine list exclusively from Burgundy.

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Le Bistrot du Temple
This lovely little restaurant on two levels offers an innovative, inventive, international cuisine. New dishes are available every day by the charming Pascal, who set up his restaurant in the Haut Marais after spending twenty-five years in St. Martin. You will be delighted by the welcome, service and “food art” that prevails at Bistrot du Temple!

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Les Caves Saint-Gilles
True Spanish flavours and a veritable institution offering the country's best gastronomy while respecting the authenticity of its products as well as its regional diversity with a wide selection of tapas and exceptional paella and excellent sangria.

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Selected shopping ideas:

Argenterie d’Antan is the perfect place to discover thousands of French silverware treasures available for every budget and of all styles. Ideal for finding a fabulous dinner service, a great gift idea, a "so French" souvenir, or hosting a marriage or civil union list.

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Le Fiacre offers an incredible collection of English porcelain and ceramics from farmhouse mugs to tea sets. You will also be warmly welcomed by the staff, who will share their passion for tableware and “art de vivre” from across the Channel. So chic, n'est-ce pas?

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Louis Quatorze was founded in 1980 by Paul Barrate. Born into a family of French leather artisans, he wanted to echo the flamboyant period when French culture and art reached its pinnacle. The new design and development team began working last summer on the opening collection at the re-established Paris office located at the Hotel de Retz.

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Couleurs et Cachemire
Cashmere, silk and pashmina woven authentically by the best craftsmen of northern India. Beautiful pieces of exception, accessories indispensable for stylish wardrobes, both male and female, to wear in any season.

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Mélodie Stone offers a beautiful selection of reasonably-priced, casually elegant clothing and accessories for women. You will unearth the gem that attracts envious or admiring glances.

And for relaxing after a hard day’s shopping:

Zvonko’s urban spa and beauty centre offers a wide range of care treatments based exclusively on ecological and organic cosmetics on the banks of the Seine with views of Notre-Dame-de-Paris.

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Original Barber Shop offers you originality and professionalism. Traditional, modern or eccentric, they will create the look of your desires for the holidays including innovative cuts or hairstyles, colouring, and beard and moustache care. The ideal place for a new face.

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A Bientôt
Pascal Fonquernie
Editor parismarais.com ®

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