Like she was dipped in the sugar plum fairys dust, Paris sparkled as we
skipped through her streets on our pre-Christmas mini break.
Stay
Handily located only steps from the Bon Marché
it doesnt get much better than Le
Placide. A true boutique hotel, this 12-room gem is small, private
and chic. The rooms are unexpectedly spacious (minimal and white with
splashes of Kenzo accents) and the breakfast (artisanal breads,
pastries, soft cheeses, cured meats and jams) is a tasty start to the
day. From 290 per night. 6 rue Saint Placide, Paris, France. www.leplacidehotel.com
Shop
From big name brands to unusual indie labels,
shopping in Paris is an experience like no other. Once youve fawned over
those Frette towels and Goyard vanities, take a stroll over to Cire
Trudon for a whiff of the most exquisite candles youll ever burn.
Established in 1643, this exclusive wax boutique provides candles to
churches and castles across France. Leave a corner in your Longchamp for
at least one. Were burning the wonderful Ernestowoody, wintery and warm.
78 Rue de Seine, Paris, France. http://ciretrudon.com
Eat
At famous Parisian brasserie Relais
de l’Entrecôte there is only one decision to make: bleu,
saignant, à point or bien cuit. Steak is the only
thing on the menu and you can expect plenty of it. The frites are divine
as is the tarragon sauce your meat swims in. Various locations, www.relaisentrecote.fr
Drink
Enjoy a warm tisane and lemon macaroons or a
glass of bubbles at the Hotel
Costes. Its moodily lit and very chicthe perfect post-shopping pit
stop. 239 Rue Saint Honoré, Paris. www.hotelcostes.com
For more Paris tips and photos, see Toronto’s Editors’
Diary.
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