High performance
Datil, Le Bosquet, Gros Caillou apartments, Verdoie, Aux Lyonnais, Mariage Frères, Hans Zimmer, La Prèmiere, MORE
FOUND GIFT GUIDE • FOUND Object
Head and shoulders
For the past several years, I’ve set out on the same simple, seemingly impossible mission: finding a winter coat to replace my beloved old faithful, which has long been on her last legs.
I need the kind that’s thick, but not too heavy, layers well, black (obviously), hooded and waterproof. I want a vintage style to match my wardrobe, but with today’s technologies to warm my cold blood. I don’t like big logos, I don’t like puffer jackets and I wouldn’t be caught dead in a Barbour.
At long last, the search is over. The Mosebacke Long Matte Winter Coat from Stutterheim is the one I’ve been dreaming of: long enough to cocoon, structured enough to layer under and over and (but of course) available in black. The shell outer layer feels substantial but not stiff; the thick fabric bends and folds like it belongs to you, not the other way around. The seams are welded (nothing — and I mean nothing — is getting through there), the hood has a drawstring for those freezing mornings, and the pockets are fleece-lined and pleasingly generous (fitting even my A5 sketchbook).
It has a thick, engineered lining but drapes like a tailored overcoat. Tick on both the modern heating and vintage style fronts I so yearned for. You can move easily in it, navigate wind tunnels on city streets, even jump in puddles if the mood takes you, all while still feeling protected from the elements. The knitted wrist cuffs stop drafts without being bulky, and the slight A-line shape means you don’t get that lumpy body that so many coats give you.
It’s hardly my most titillating wardrobe item, but it does exactly what a Good Coat should: goes with everything, and makes the cold irrelevant. –Amy-Rose Holland
→ Shop: Stutterheim • 500 €.
RESTAURANTS • First Person
Fresh twist
Seems like every week, someone asks me to recommend a place to eat in Paris. It’s a straightforward question, but it feels like asking a New Yorker where to get a bagel. I want to help, but I also want to scream.
Of course, I recommend FOUND Paris — it does the work for you. Then, I always default to Le Bosquet near the Eiffel Tower.
Not for the food, the ambiance, or the location, but for the unmatched hospitality of the owners: Lucas and Victoria. Formerly managers of Camille in the Marais, they went out on their own a year ago.
We all go out to feel good about life, right? They’re masters at helping you reach high-performance happiness. It’s French hospitality, rooted in their French Riviera roots, where gaiety comes with the service. Not, in other words, a typical Paris vibe. (Full disclosure, they’ve become my dear friends. But I can also report 100% satisfaction from dozens of personal referrals.)
The menu’s Oliver Twist martini is my creation. It’s a dry vodka martini with an olive and a twist.
Go when they have a band and ask Victoria to sing. The later you stay, the more fun it gets. Throw my name around. Enjoy. –Brad Inman
→ Le Bosquet (7th arr) • 46 Av. Bosquet • Mon-Fri 8h-23h30, Sat 9h-23h30, Sun 10h-15h30 • Book.
REAL ESTATE • On the Market
Three properties currently on offer around Gros Caillou in the 7th arr:
→ Champ de Mars/Eiffel Tower (metro École Militaire) • 2BR/1BA, 86 m2 apartment • Ask: 2.895M € • modern, top-floor flat w/ 3-sided balcony for Eiffel Tower views • Annual maintenance/condo fees: 3840 € • Agent: Arnaud Lewandowski del Perugia, Sotheby’s.
→ Ave de La Bourdonnais (metro Bir-Hakeim) • 4BR/2BA, 181 m2 apartment • Ask: 3.1M € • numerous original features, but in need of total renovation • Annual maintenance/condo fees: 7102 € • Agent: Edith Duminil, Barnes.
→ Champ de Mars (RER Pont de l’Alma, above) • 4BR/2BA, 271 m2 apartment • Ask: 7.8M € • 6th-floor flat with period features and Eiffel Tower view, apartment on floor above also available • Annual maintenance/condo fees: N/A • Agent: Martin Maynial, Daniel Feau.
WORK • Friday Routine
Skin deep
SONIA GAILLIS-DELEPINE • founder & CEO • Verdoie
Neighborhood you work in: Le Marais
Neighborhood you live in: 3rd arr
It’s Friday morning. How are you rolling into the weekend?
I mostly thud into the weekend. Working from my home office is a luxury, and I love the flexibility it offers; however, it also makes it too easy to keep going unless there’s a hard stop. Building my skincare company, Verdoie, keeps me buzzing with energy, especially since part of the team is based in the U.S., which means the day never really wants to end. So weekends start with a mix of determination to shut the laptop and excitement to finally switch gears!
What’s on the agenda for today?
We’re in a thrilling moment because we’re deep in product development on something that feels genuinely breakthrough, and I’ve been bouncing between the labs to review different iterations with our dermatologists. At the same time, we’re supporting our retail launch with Credo Beauty in the U.S., which only went live in July. There’s so much joy in rallying the team for these activations and seeing people discover the power of our mushrooms in person.
Any restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
Tonight I’m heading to Aux Lyonnais with friends who are in town. Lyon’s specialties are so distinct, and I love how timeless the space feels. The décor is classic and transportive, and if you go, don’t skip the crème caramel — it’s perfection. This weekend I’m also trying Le Canard Sauvage, a new spot in the 10th that already has me dreaming about their tarama on toast with egg. Paris is buzzing with openings right now. Tarantula and Red Sauce are on my list, too.
How about a little leisure or culture?
I’m thrilled to catch the John Singer Sargent exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay. I’ve been watching The Gilded Age and loved the episode where Gladys is painted by him, so this timing feels perfect. I try to carve out weekly ‘me time’ by visiting a museum alone — phone on DND — and sit down for a solo lunch after. It resets me completely. Chez Elo in the 3rd makes the best sandwiches and salads, and sitting in front of Square du Temple is so calming.
Recently, I visited Musée Cognacq-Jay, founded by La Samaritaine’s creator, and was awestruck by the detail in objects you’d almost overlook. They had the most unique thing ever: a perfume pistol on display — the craftsmanship, mon dieu! It completely stopped me in my tracks.
Any weekend getaways?
Bretagne is always calling. Saint-Malo and Dinard are the best, and my family’s been going for generations. We forget it’s only two hours away by train from Gare Montparnasse. This summer was especially beautiful, with endless sun and long rides on e-bikes along the coast. I stocked up at Maison Galland, and of course, Beurre Bordier. Autumn’s equally special. It has the same rugged, elemental feel as Maine in the U.S.
What was your last great vacation?
I went to Copenhagen recently for two nights with my boyfriend, and it was everything I’d remembered and more. The shopping alone is worth the trip, of course, and then I discovered Ara’kai Beauty, which has a great selection of products. The Design Museum is incredible, and the city’s parks are full of that airy Scandinavian calm. The air just feels fresher! We walked through Tivoli Gardens at night, and it felt like stepping into a film reel of memories.
What’s a recent big-ticket purchase you love?
I splurged on a necklace from Laoli, and it’s quickly become a favorite piece. It’s made of red agate, which carries such a grounding energy, and the design feels both whimsical and strong. You can make an appointment in her Paris showroom to try the pieces in person — it’s dangerous.
What store or service do you always recommend?
Besides going to Dreamin’ Man at The Broken Arm, which has the most relaxing energy ever, I always recommend a trip to Mariage Frères. You can never have enough tea. There are a few locations around the city in the 2nd and in the Marais, among others, but one thing they have that’s absolutely divine is tea jelly. Wildly underrated and a fun and flavorful addition to any cup.
Where are you donating your time or money?
I’ve actually been donating my books. I recently cleared about 30 books from my shelves and brought them to the local mairie, which redistributes them to community associations. It felt wonderful knowing they’d be enjoyed again, and not feeling bad about stocking up on new ones. I oscillate between paperback and my Kindle, so I’m always trying to find a balance. You can also donate to Libraries Without Borders, which has several collection points around the city. Or call schools directly!
CULTURE & LEISURE • Interstellar
Ditz + Guests • Elysee Montmartre (Montmartre) • Fri @ 19h • regular, 31 € per
Hans Zimmer • Paris La Defense (Nanterre) • Fri @ 20h • cat 1, 158 € per
Irène Drésel • Zenith Paris (Parc de la Villette) • Fri @ 20h • normal, 49 € per
GETAWAYS LINKS: Test-flying Air France’s redesigned La Prèmiere cabin • A French Riviera home in sun-drenched color and concrete • Sneak peeking Six Senses Milan, opening next year.
ASK FOUND
Three fresh PROMPTS for which we seek your immediate attention:
What’s your favorite Paris spa?
Who do you trust to do your eyebrows?
What’s the best bar to dine alone at in Paris?
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RESTAURANTS • FOUND Table
Lucid dream
Datil unfolds in three rooms. The first is a gentle, sensual dining space — intimate two-top tables, soft light, and a quiet murmur of anticipation. Following that, a corridor, bathedin daylight pouring from a skylight above. On the left, a bar lined with thick wooden beams evokes a tiny cottage in Normandy. Three small tables stretch along it, giving the impression of a room in motion, as if you were dining on a slow-moving train. At the end, two tables sit close to the open kitchen, and just beyond them, the most coveted seat of all: a single high stool at the pass, facing Manon Fleury, the newly starred young cheffe. I dream of returning and treating myself to that seat, to have the privilege to watch up close the choreography of hands, glances, and gestures that quietly compose the rhythm of this kitchen.
Lunch begins not with food, but an offering — a folded leaflet featuring a selection of artworks by women artists admired by the team. It’s an aesthetic overture, preparing your eyes before your palate.