Entries by Hélène

DJULA

  Fascinated by the jewelry of the 1920s with its graphic and clean design, Alexander Corrot , the creator of Djula, designs fine jewels, elegant, made of gold, with brilliants and semi-precious stones, to combine with unconventional clothes. 83 rue des Saints-pères  75007 Paris

DINH VAN

    Dinh Van has become a must since the late 1990s when he created the bracelet on a cordon which is now his signature, and has been copied hundred times. Dinh Van succeeded in breaking with the sometimes conventional style of the traditional jewelry, by creating new shapes or by appropriating symbols as the […]

CESAREE

  Laurence Coupelon designs jewels which are inspired by her travels, mainly in Asia. Her chains and her necklaces, made with natural stones, ethnic and ancestral-inspired, are unique pieces with which you will not be able to go unnoticed.       11 rue du Dragon 75006 Paris 01.45.48.79.93

DOCKS

  The Pont des Arts Bridge connects  the Institut de France and the Cour Carrée of the Palais du Louvre. It is the most reliable and beautiful way to get to right bank. It is also a party place when the night comes for the neighborhood’s students. But before that you have to “do” the […]

SERGIO ROSSI

        For forty years, Sergio Rossi created shoes for the collections of the top designers : Yves Saint-Laurent, Gianni Versace, Azzédine Alaïa or Dolce & Gabanna. Since 2010, Francesco has taken over Sergio Rossi : the young designer continues using the palette of rare leathers such as python or croco, which made […]

SAINT-GERMAIN

  Here we are. Where ? Well, in the headquarters of all writers, fashion people, artists and tourists, journalists, publishers, young and old people, old existentialists and new surrealists !     Saint-Germain has always been and will always be a rallying point for everyone. The neighborhood has its fanatics in Paris, but also in […]

QUARTIER LATIN

  This neighborhood goes from Saint-Germain-des-Prés to the Institut du Monde Arabe to the Jardin du Luxembourg. Its historical heart is the Sorbonne (which is an edifice of the Latin Quarter which has been the historical house of the former University of Paris. Nowadays, it houses several higher education and research institutions.).     Its […]

ASSOULINE

Publishers specialized in art, fashion and decoration, Martine and Prosper Assouline decided in 2005 to open a bookshop that combines Culture and Luxury, books and objects.  We can find there exclusive accessories, curios, personalized gifts … they have opened a new bookshop with the same concept in NYC, at the Plaza Hotel. ASSOULINE 35 rue […]

MUSEE D’ORSAY

This museum is dedicated to the 19th century. It presents painting, sculpture, Art Deco, photography and architecture from 1848 to 1914. This is where you will see some masterpieces such as L’Olympia by Manet, La Petite Danseuse âgée de quatorze ans by Degas or L’origine du Monde by Courbet. This is also the place where […]

INSTITUT DU MONDE ARABE

  Here is another magnificent building created by Jean Nouvel to accommodate an absolutely unique place in Europe dedicated to the Arab and Muslim culture. The Institut du Monde Arabe (Arab World Institute) is more than a simple museum, it is a lively place where we can breathe the air of the Eastern world. An […]

MUSEE DELACROIX

This museum is situated in the apartment, in the studio and in the garden where Eugène Delacroix lived until his death in 1853. You will see some beautiful paintings such as the portrait of his faithful Jenny and the gorgeous Madeleine dans le desert that Beaudelaire adored. MUSEE DELACROIX 6 place Furstenberg 75006 Paris 01.44.41.86.50 […]

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MUSEE MAILLOL

When Aristide Maillol died, Dina Vierny, who was his Muse and his companion, decided to create a foundation. This foundation was inaugurated in 1995. The Musée Maillol gathers together a collection of drawings, engravings, paintings and sculptures of the artist, but also his personal collection in which we can find some works of art by […]