SOFIA COPPOLA's FAVORITE SHOPS IN PARIS (N.Y.Times 9/24/06)
Azzedine Alaïa Boutique and shoe store. 4 Rue de Moussy; 011-33-1-42-72-19-19.
Benneton Graveur Stationery. 75 Boulevard Malesherbes; 011-33-1-43-87-57-39.
Bois de Rose Classic smock dresses for girls. 30 Rue Dauphine; 011-33-1-40-46-04-24.
Bonpoint Children’s clothes. 320 Rue St.-Honoré; 011-33-1-49-27-94-82. Go to www.bonpoint.com for more locations.
Galerie 213 Sofia especially likes the photo books. 58 Rue Charlot; 011-33-1-43-22-83-23.
Charvet Custom shirts and more. 28 Place Vendôme; 011-33-1-42-60-30-70.
Clignancourt Flea Market Sofia shops here for furniture. Porte de Clignancourt (Sat.-Mon.).
Dary’s Antique jewelry. 362 rue St.-Honoré; 011-33-1-42-60-95-23.
Deyrolle Taxidermy in a beautiful space. 46 Rue du Bac; 011-33-1-42-22-30-07.
Didier Ludot Vintage couture. 20-24 Galerie de Montpensier; 011-33-1-42-96-06-56.
Pharmacie Homeopatique Weber For beauty products not available at home. 8 Rue de Capucines; 011-33-1-42-61-03-07.
Free “P” Star Vintage clothing. 8 Rue Ste.-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie; 011-33-1-42-76-03-72.
Goyard Classic luggage. 233 Rue St.-Honoré; 011-33-1-42-60-57-04.
Hermès Sofia shops here for notebooks and bags. 24 Faubourg St-Honoré; 011-33-1-40-17-47-17.
Jöelle Ciocco Skin care. 8 Place de la Madeleine; 011-33-1-42-60-58-80.
K. Jacques Leather sandals. 16 Rue Pavee; 011-33-1-40-27-03-57.
Lanvin Albert Elbaz’s take on French tradition. 22 Rue du Faubourg St.-Honoré; 011-33-1-44-71-31-73.
Les Archives De La Presse Vintage magazines. 15 Rue des Archives; 011-33-1-42-72-63-93.
Marc Jacobs Palais Royal, 34 Rue de Montpensier; 011-33-1-55-35-02-60.
Odorantes Flowers. 9 Rue Madame; 011-33-1-42-84-03-00.
Pierre Hardy One-of-a-kind shoes. Jardins du Palais Royal, 156 Galerie de Valois; 011-33-1-42-60-59-75.
Sabbia Rosa Lingerie. 73 Rue des Sts.-Pères; 011-33-1-45-48-88-37.
Serge Lutens Perfume. Les Salons du Palais Royal Shiseido, Jardins du Palais Royal, 142 Galerie de Valois; 011-33-1-49-27-09-09.
COOKING CLASSES
Ecole Lenotre
48 avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 Paris
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 02 21 21
Visit www.lenotre.fr .
Pavillon Elysee Lenotre,10 Chmps Elysee, 75008 paris Tel: (0)1 42-65-85-10. At this location on the Champs Elysee they have a wonderful restaurant, gourmet shop, and upstairs their cooking school.
Ecole Ritz Escoffier
15 place Vendome (student entrance: 38 rue Cambon, 75001 Paris)
Tel: +33 (0) 1 43 16 30 50
Visit www.ritzparis.com.
Metro: Concorde/Opera/Madeleine
NIGHT LIFE
Check recommended websites for guest lists and events:
http://www.flyersweb.com and http://www.nightfloor.com
Le Bar du Sens- Under a glass roof or open sky the mezzanine of the Sens restaurant had a new bar. Every other Thursday, there’s live jazz, bossa nova or electro, 23 rue de Ponthieu, 8th arrond. Metro: Franklin-Roosevelt, (0)1 42 25 9500.
Le Cabaret Sauvage. A former dance hall, it has wildly eclectic programming: flamenco, tsigane music, Berber singers, even jugglers. www. cabaretsauvage.com. Parc de la Villette, 59 blvd. MacDonald, 19th arrond. Metro: Porte de la Villette, (0)1 42 09 0109
Le Mathis-Small bar near the Champs-Eylysees. A former brother where stars are often seen, Open until 5 a.m., 3 rue de Ponthieu, 8th arrond, Metro: Franklin Roosevelt, (0)1 53 76 3955.
La Perle-Unassuming bistrot in Marais has become a hot spot for some of the city’s most beautiful young women. 78 rue Vieille-du-Temple, 3rd arrond, Metro: Saint-Paul, (0)1 42 72 69693.
CLUBS
Le Paris Paris
Conde Naste Traveler named this as a 2006 Hot spot.. The club in a former Chinese restaurant attracts Parisien plugged-in jet-setters. It an intimate dance space with DJ”s and live bands. “There’s a bit of attitude at the velvet cord, but once you descend the mirrored, red-bulbed staircase, pumping grooves and the sophisticatedly savage ambience are intoxicatinf (5 ave. de l’Opera; (0) 1-42-60-6445)
SPAS
L’Institut de Guerlain, 3200 sq. foot spa with 10 treatment rooms. Mostly Parisian clientele for more than 35 treatments. Massages ($108-162)Champs –Elysees. (01) 1- 45-62-1121, www.guerlain.com.
Les Bains du Marais,31-33 rue des Blancs Manteaux,massage and tiled hamman, tel (0)1-44-61-0202
NEARBY MUSEUMS-
MUSEE d'ORSAY (4 blocks),Site:www.musee-orsay.fr.
MUSEE, Parc Luxembourg, 6th arr. Site: ww. museeduluxembourg.fr
Louvre-www.louvre.fr ; closed Tuesday,99 Carousel du Louvre
Free Admission
First Sunday of each month.
Musee d’Orsay
Musee Rodin
Musee Quai Branly
Musee de Textile et Design
