St. Germainer

Bouillon Racine

Posted on July 1, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Most beautiful art-nouveau decor and a great lunch time prix-fixe. Bouillon is ancient term for brasserie – this one was built in 1906. A tribute to the history of fine dining in this city. Bouillon Racine 3 Rue Racine, 6th Ph. 01 44 32 15 60 Read more

La Palette

Posted on June 30, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Old favourite, popular with Ecole des Beaux-Arts students and the local Galeristes. Bit of fun on the left bank, with lots of chinos and pink sweaters. It is a ‘site classé,’ which means that the owner cannot change the way it looks, so it’s guaranteed to retain its eternal classic feel. La Palette 43 Rue… Read more

La Pagode

Posted on June 30, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Photo: Jean-François Chaput A petite folie built in honour of the wife of the entrepreneur who opened Le Bon Marché. In the thirties the building was turned into a movie house that shows international films. It is one of the older cinemas in Paris with a lot of character and history. La Pagode 57bis Rue de… Read more

Christopher Robin

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Ever wondered where Catherine Deneuve comes to have her hair coloured? You can try and get that essential blonde colour with Christophe. Colorist and creator for the laboratories of L’Oreal Paris, Christophe Robin develops colors that complement skin tone, eye tone, and hair texture, always making sure that your hair remains healthy. Autour de Christopher… Read more

IUNX Perfumes

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Susie Hollands

You’re unlikely to bump into someone with the same scent while you’re shopping here. Created and conceptualized by father and daughter Francis and Olivia Giacobetti, IUNX carries a wide variety of high range, exotic as well as unisex fragrances, along with candles, bath products and macaroons in phenomenal flavors such as Havana (white tobacco, rum,… Read more