I spent a few days in Paris last week — a quiet escape to recharge, reconnect with art, and find inspiration before the holiday rush. If you’re planning a December trip, here is my curated shortlist of what truly matters.
Where To Stay: Hotel Montalembert
Warm, intimate, understated. It feels like your own Parisian apartment with room service. The ideal base for long walks, thoughtful mornings, and gallery afternoons.
Gifting: Galeries Lafayette
The destination for luxury gifting. The atmosphere, the curation, and the seasonality make it a must. If you're shopping beauty this Christmas, this is where Rodial really shines- and don't forget to browse our curated Christmas Kits while you’re here.
Gifting: Le Bon Marché
The chocolate and confectionery section is a full visual experience — colourful, curated, and truly beautiful for Christmas gifting. Perfect if you want something special, not obvious.
Where To Eat: Le Voltaire
Classic Paris. Elegant, timeless, and always filled with characters worth watching. The perfect setting for a dinner that feels like old-world Paris.
Art & Culture: Alaïa Foundation
Minimal, architectural, precise. A quiet space that lets you breathe and think. It’s the kind of curation that inspires you long after you leave.
Art & Culture: Fondation Cartier
Minimal, architectural, precise. A quiet space that lets you breathe and think. It’s the kind of curation that inspires you long after you leave.
