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Negotiator at our District Monceau agency, Ozlem reveals her vision of a perfect weekend. A long weekend for two in Marrakech. Saturday 12 p.m. – Arrival in Marrakech and a relaxing day at the hotel After a 3-hour flight from Orly we arrive in sunny Marrakech where the thermometer has cranked up a good few degrees. We take the taxi to the Fairmont Royal …

Paris is a big city where the atmosphere can be totally different from one neighbourhood to another, and even from one street to another. Here are our Top 3 quirky streets in the capital: Rue Cremieux Renowned for its brightly coloured facades and its vintage lampposts, this pedestrian street in the heart of the Quinze Vingt neighbourhood in the capital’s 12th District oozes with …

While most know the catacombs, probably the weirdest tourist attraction in the French capital, other less-known oddities nevertheless deserve a visit. Curiosity cabinets, an age-old phenomenon Curiosity cabinets appeared in Europe towards the end of the 16th century, piling together antiques, works of art and stuffed animals rubbing shoulders with skeletons, “magical” objects and even mythical creatures. They are midway between science and fantasy. …

Located in the heart of Paris near the Tuileries Gardens in the capital’s 1st District, “Sfacciata” is a new restaurant that focuses on contemporary Italian cuisine. On two floors, the restaurant boasts a magnificent decor highlighting 1970’s/1980’s Italy, as well as a bar to have a drink with family or friends. The menu offers a wide choice of pasta, vegetables and desserts, among them …

A battery-charging weekend at Center Parcs Saturday 11 a.m. – Direction Village Nature Paris by Center Parcs in Bailly-Romainvilliers Just a hop, skip and a jump from the capital, we arrive at our destination and discover our accommodation, a little cottage typical to the Center Parcs brand with its simple and natural style nestled in leafy greenery… Saturday 1 p.m. – Lunch at the …

Nestled in the renowned Marais neighbourhood in the centre of Paris, the Cognacq-Jay museum is located in the Hôtel Donon, a historic private mansion built in 1575 for Médéric de Donon, adviser and general controller of royal buildings. Subsequently home to the Mairat family and then Hénault de Tourneville, it was bought by the city of Paris in 1974. From 1981 the Hôtel de …

For a drink in the capital, its most likely that we would think of a roadside bar rather than a hotel bar, which is a shame as many are original, more intimate and in prime locations. The capital has lots of hotel bars that are not exclusively for hotel guests. Here are 3 to discover: The Hôtel de Crillon’s “Les Ambassadeurs” bar The internationally-renowned …

In the heart of the capital a stone’s throw from the Bourse du Commerce and the Samaritaine department store, the former Louvre Post Office has come back to life after 9 years of work with the opening of Madame Rêve hotel. On the ground floor, “Madame Rêve Café” is a sumptuously decorated late 19th/ early 20th century-style brasserie evoking yesteryear “Parisian chic” and serving …

Mathieu, director of our District Monceau agency, reveals his vision of a perfect weekend. A weekend break in Brittany Saturday 7:30 a.m. – Leaving Paris and heading for Cancale To make to most of the weekend and avoid the traffic, we set off around 7:30 in the morning for a 4-hour drive rewarded by a magnificent sea-view after a week in the city. Saturday …

Open summer and winter, and as great in the snow as in the sun, France’s ski resorts are always bustling. Here are three suggestions for unforgettable high-altitude moments. The “Les Airelles” hotel in Courchevel Courchevel’s Hotel des Airelles is without doubt one of the country’s most prestigious mountain hotels. Luxurious rooms and suites, a swimming pool, a spa, a private ice rink, luxury boutiques …

District Immobilier specialises in prestigious real estate combined with an exclusive customer experience. Find on the Cnews website an interview with David Amanou, founder of the District Immobilier group. Discover how the District Immobilier group has evolved to become a reference in the prestigious real estate market in Paris, and how it has prepared for the future’s new challenges. Read the full article on …

Opened in 2020 in the capital’s Saint Lazare neighbourhood, Drinks&Co is a unique combination of a cocktail bar and a wine cellar. In the store you can discover over 1000 spirits, wines and champagnes as well as accessories and soft drinks. Everything in the store may be tasted, a guarantee that you will not be disappointed by your purchase! But the concept doesn’t stop …