The ELLE Editor's Guide To Paris
Hotel du Rond-Point des Champs-Elysees
Hotel · 8th Arrondissement
"Located in the 8th arrondissement, just a walks away from the Champs Elysees, this newly remodeled boutique hotel is an adorable option for travelers who want to be close to the mix, but not in the thick of it. Decorated in Art-Deco style, the hotel features a 40 foot indoor pool, comfy beds, and a continental breakfast that’s actually worth eating."
We are Juice
Permanently Closed
"Even the Parisians have worked overpriced fresh squeezed green juices into their liquid diets of coffee and red wine."
L'Avenue
French restaurant · 8th Arrondissement
"Strategically located on Paris' famed Avenue Montaigne, a short walk to Céline or Saint Laurent or the Grand Palais (home to many Paris Fashion Week shows), L'Avenue is the place to get a glimpse of Rihanna or Kim Kardashian or eavesdrop on a juicy industry conversation. You come for the gossip and the celeb sightings, not the overpriced food and ornate decor."
OFR Bookshop
Book store · 3rd Arrondissement
"A fixture of the super cool Marais Nord neighborhood, come to Ofr to browse through the latest indie fashion mags, travel guides, beautiful photo books, and beautiful people."
Le Clown Bar
French restaurant · 11th Arrondissement
"Ever since the team from hotspot Saturne took over in 2014, this beautiful old Belle Epoque-style bistro in the 11th arrondissement (with, yes, a clown theme), has become the place to try to score a reservation."
Tom Greyhound Paris
Permanently Closed
"The Parisian outpost of this Seoul concept shop carries a carefully curated roster of established and emerging designers. The store also partners with emerging talent to create one-off collabs."
The Broken Arm
Clothing store · 3rd Arrondissement
"Need an espresso and a Jacquemus dress? The Broken Arm has you covered. This concept shop-cum-café stocks the hippest new Parisian designers and serves up healthy organic goodies too."
Louis Vuitton Foundation
Art museum · Porte Dauphine
"Opened to the public in October 2014 (attendees at the spring/summer 2015 Louis Vuitton show were the first to get a glimpse), the Frank Gehry designed Fondation is truly a sight to behold."
Le Comptoir Général
Bar · 10th Arrondissement
"It's hard to describe Le Comptoir Général. It's a club, yes, but also a voodoo museum, a thrift store, and a restaurant. The North African-inspired multiplex is always filled with an incredibly diverse and attractive group of cool kids. It's no wonder Solange Knowles picked this spot to to celebrate her campaign for Eleven Paris."
La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa
Hotel · 8th Arrondissement
"Luxury hotel La Reserve just opened in January, but it has quickly become one of the spots for the fashion elite to stay during PFW (Naomi Campbell and Mario Testino included). If you can't swing a stay here (the 40 rooms go for upwards of $1,000 euro a night), grab a coupe of champagne in the gorgeously appointed lobby."
Nanashi Canal Saint Martin
Permanently Closed
"The Japanese bento box has emerged as Paris' favorite food fad over the last few years and Nanashi is one of the places responsible. This healthy, organic, Japanese eatery with two locations in Paris has a line out the door every lunch hour."
Fondation Cafe
Permanently Closed
"Ex-pat coffee addicts and Parisian hipsters frequent Fondation on the regular for its excellent espresso. Bonus? Delicious snacks and hot baristas. And they'll give you your coffee à emporter when you're in a rush."
Boulangerie Chambelland
Bakery · 11th Arrondissement
"Yes, even in Paris, home of the baguette, the croissant, and the mille-feuille, the GF movement is starting to make its mark. And as an ardent lover and eater of gluten, especially when in Paris, I can attest, the pastries from Chambelland are truly incroyable."
Grand Pigalle Hôtel
Hotel · 9th Arrondissement
"The Grand Pigalle is a charming boutique hotel that sits in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, just a 5-minute walk from the Moulin Rouge. The rooms feel so personal and tastefully designed and while the hotel itself felt very intimate, the bar and restaurant on the ground floor was always lively. Bonus: the cocktails are so delicious."
MIDTOWN STUDIO URBAN BOOTCAMP PARIS
Sports club · Chaillot
"Recommended by PR vets who visit Paris at least four times a year, this is the group fitness class to try. “It’s my favorite workout – London, Milan or NYC,” Gabrielle Katz, PR Director at Karla Otto says."