The CONCIERGE GAZETTE

More than two hundred photographs celebrate « Doisneau and music » at the Philarmonie. During nearly half a century, the famous photographer of Paris immortalized public dances, jazz clubs, from the beginnings of Georges Brassens to the last appearance of Fréhel, the Rita Mitsouko in the 80s, and the cellist Maurice Baquet, photographed in the most improbable places! Until April 28th.

At the Centre Pompidou, discover an overview of cubism, one of the founding movements of modern art. From the pieces of the pioneers Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso, to the ones of Fernand Leger, Juan Gris, Marcel Duchamp or Robert and Sonia Delaunay, the exhibition shows the inventiveness and wide variety of the movement. Until February 25th.

Jean-Paul Gaultier has taken over the cabaret Folies Bergère for his “Fashion Freak Show” until April 21st. With his uniquely eccentric mind the designer has chosen to tell the story of his life from his provocative débuts to his greatest fashion shows, through the crazy parties at the Palace and his discovery of the London nights. Fifty years of pop culture, fantastic artists and fabulous costumes meet in this truly crazy show.

Selection of the month:

Aurélien Braguier, former executive Chef for Jean-Luc Rabanel in Arles, replaces Christophe Poard at La Truffière. He offers a light cuisine with a Mediterranean touch with Blue lobster cappellacci, lobster bisque, grated caviar, or Limousin beef fillet matured 60 days then smoked with aromatic herbs, market vegetables, and for dessert, a Baba Limoncello, coriander cream, apple and bergamot, ricotta ice cream. Closed on Sundays and Mondays – 4 rue Blainville, Paris 5th.

After the Martinez, Taillevent, L’Instant d’Or and Racines in New-York, the Chef Frédéric Duca has just opened his own restaurant, Rooster, where you will enjoy an ambitious and eclectic French cuisine, frequently renewed. On the menu, brains of lamb fritters, puttanesca sauce; beef with parsnips, carrots, candied citrus fruit and daube juice and for dessert a Panna Cotta, infused with bay leaf, cider jelly, Granny Smith apple sorbet. Tasting menu at 68 Euro, count 45 to 75 Euro à la carte. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays – 137 rue Cardinet, Paris 17th.

Our favourite addresses:

Traditional :

- Chez Fernand, a simple bistro serving traditional French cuisine in a warm and casual atmosphere, located a few meters away from the hotel only

More upscale

- Allard, a 100 year-old bistro which serves the great classics of French cuisine. It belongs to Alain Ducasse, who by his name only guarantee the quality of food, wines and service.

Modern :

- Le Christine, a modern French cuisine address which proposes casual delicate dishes and located just next door

More upscale

- Alliance an excellent modern French cuisine (1 Michelin star) in a contemporary décor, located near Notre Dame (10-minute walk from the hotel) on the left bank

Haute cuisine :

- Saint James Paris : the most romantic address of Paris in the city’s only château-hotel! You will enjoy a refined French cuisine imagined by the young Chef Adrien Brunet.

- Le Relais Louis XIII, a medieval house of the 17th century rated one Michelin star. Manuel Martinez worked previously at the world-famous Tour d’Argent.