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THE LONG WEEKEND<br />
Words: Lara Brunt<br />
ask a local<br />
Lena<br />
Drevermann,<br />
blogger at<br />
Salut from Paris<br />
(salutfromparis.<br />
com), shares<br />
her top tips<br />
for exploring<br />
the city<br />
“The first piece of advice I'd give to<br />
visitors is to walk as much as you<br />
can (and wear trainers). The Metro<br />
is a great way to get around, but<br />
real Parisian life happens above<br />
ground. From stunning 19th-century<br />
Haussmann architecture and iconic<br />
sidewalk cafés to the latest street<br />
style – to discover the best of Paris,<br />
simply walk.<br />
The Belleville neighbourhood,<br />
meanwhile, is my favourite hidden<br />
gem in the city. The northeastern<br />
district is often overlooked, but<br />
can definitely compete with the<br />
famous Montmartre; the views over<br />
Paris are equally wonderful and the<br />
village style is super cute – without<br />
the crowds. For a memorable meal,<br />
book a table at Afaria, a Basque<br />
Country-influenced restaurant in<br />
the 15th Arrondissement. The tapas<br />
are excellent, but don’t miss their<br />
signature Magret de canard rôti.”<br />
STYLISH<br />
SHOPPING<br />
Nous Founded in 2018<br />
by ex-Colette employees,<br />
this achingly cool<br />
boutique on posh Rue<br />
Cambon specialises in<br />
streetwear, exclusive<br />
watches and high-tech<br />
gadgets. You can also<br />
stock up on limited<br />
edition Adidas trainers.<br />
nous.paris<br />
L’Appartement Sézane<br />
For effortless French-girl<br />
style without breaking<br />
the bank, head to this<br />
millennial pink-hued<br />
showroom in the chic<br />
Grands Boulevards<br />
district. The cult fashion<br />
label is renowned for<br />
its laidback, feminine<br />
aesthetic – think boho<br />
dresses, silk shirts and<br />
rope-soled espadrilles.<br />
sezane.com<br />
Printemps This iconic<br />
department store on<br />
Boulevard Haussmann<br />
is the go-to place for<br />
luxury fashion, Swing<br />
by La Scent Room for<br />
exclusive perfumes, and<br />
MARVELLOUS<br />
MARKETS<br />
Trawling for treasures or stocking up on gourmet<br />
goodies in one of Paris’s many markets is a great<br />
way to spend a couple of hours. Founded in 1870,<br />
Marché aux Puces St-Ouen is the largest of the<br />
city’s famed flea markets. Open from Saturday to<br />
Monday, the sprawling market is a must-visit for<br />
art and design lovers, with more than 2,000 stalls<br />
selling antiques, mid-century furniture, paintings<br />
and bric-a-brac. Foodies, meanwhile, should<br />
make a beeline for Marché Bastille. Open from<br />
Thursday to Sunday, there are more than 150<br />
stalls piled high with local produce and seasonal<br />
specialities like truffles. For a quick lunch in<br />
between boutique hopping in the Marais, pop into<br />
Marché des Enfants Rouges (closed Mondays).<br />
Opened in 1615, the covered market has stalls<br />
serving multi-cuisine, ready-to-eat dishes.<br />
don’t miss the new<br />
food hall dedicated to<br />
French gastronomy.<br />
printempsfrance.com<br />
Gang of Earlybirds<br />
Founded by a former<br />
buyer at Lanvin, this hip<br />
boutique in the Marais<br />
stocks the best up-andcoming<br />
international<br />
designers such as<br />
Mara Hoffman and<br />
Simon Miller. The store<br />
features a carefully<br />
curated selection of<br />
women’s ready-towear,<br />
accessories<br />
and jewellery.<br />
gangofearlybirds.com<br />
Merci In the same<br />
neighbourhood, this<br />
sprawling three-level<br />
concept store is<br />
housed in a former<br />
factory and boasts<br />
an eclectic edit of<br />
homewares, men’s<br />
and women’s fashion,<br />
beauty products,<br />
stationery and more.<br />
Just look for the<br />
Insta-famous red<br />
Fiat parked out front.<br />
merci-merci.com<br />
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