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Trâm 130, Marais real estate, Le Meurice Alain Ducasse, Tara Jarmon, Château de la Haute Borde, MORE
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REAL ESTATE • On the Market
Three apartments currently on offer in the Marais.
→ Saint-Gervais (metro Rambuteau) • 3BR/2BA, 184 m2 apartment • Ask: 3.28M € • 3rd floor flat with 3m ceilings, possibility to add 4th bedroom • Annual maintenance/condo fees: 7100 € • Agent: Macire Diallo, Engel & Völkers.
→ Enfants-Rouges (metro Arts et Métier, above) • 3BR/3BA, 273 m2 apartment • Ask: 3.39M € • industrial-style loft with outdoor space • Annual maintenance/condo fees: 2185 € • Agent: Margot Royer-Boquillon, Sotheby’s.
→ Rue des Archives (metro Rambuteau) • 3BR/2BA, 170 m2 apartment • Ask: 4.275M € • architect renovation on 4th floor with original parquet floors and details • Annual maintenance/condo fees: 6420 € • Agent: Melvin Cesar, Daniel Feau.
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WORK • Friday Routine
Double life
ANNA NGUYEN THUY • executive talent acquisition • SNCF Connect & Tech
Neighborhood you work in: Saint Denis
Neighborhood you live in: Antony
It’s Friday afternoon. How are you rolling into the weekend?
I do two very different jobs: I work in HR at SNCF Connect & Tech, and I’m also a self-employed content creator under my brand, Anna Nguyenthuy. These two roles complement each other beautifully: recruiting lets me thrive in a structured, professional environment, while being an influencer gives me creative and organizational freedom.
On Fridays, I wrap up my day in Saint Denis, usually after a series of interviews. Once I close my laptop, I love heading into the city to unwind. My ideal end to the day? A walk along the Seine, an ice cream in the Saint-Michel area, or a workout session to decompress. Sometimes I meet up with girlfriends for dinner.
Any restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
The weekend is my time: no workouts, no obligations. On Saturdays, I enjoy going out to dinner, and on Sundays, I like to cook a great meal for my loved ones. When it comes to restaurants, I balance my favorite classics with new discoveries. I love fine dining spots like Le Meurice Alain Ducasse or La Scène Thélème, but also charming places around Saint-Michel, near Notre-Dame, or along the Seine. One of my favorite spots is Café Marly, right across from the Louvre — it’s chic, central, and perfect for catching up with friends with a view of the museum’s arcades.
How about a little leisure or culture?
I’m very attached to the Parisian art of living. On Saturday afternoons, I enjoy strolling through Le Marais, stopping by a gallery, or grabbing a drink with a view of the Pont Alexandre III. During Fashion Weeks, I’m lucky to be styled by professionals who create looks that reflect my world — elegant, chic, and subtly sensual. It’s a moment where I fully express myself through fashion. On a daily basis, I love discovering new boutiques, especially Tara Jarmon, for refined and feminine pieces. Paris gives me the constant desire to reinvent myself.
Any weekend getaways?
As soon as I can, I take the car and escape the city. Fontainebleau, with its forests, villages, and château, is a timeless favorite. I also enjoy wellness escapes: a weekend of spa and gastronomy at a beautiful countryside hotel, like the Château de Courban, is always a good idea to disconnect.
What was your last great vacation?
I recently returned to Vietnam to visit my family. It was intense, warm, and full of flavor — Vietnamese street food is simply unmatched. What I love about Paris, though, is that I can extend those travel vibes through food. A good phở in Paris 13è or an exotic dessert on Rue Sainte-Anne brings me right back.
What was your last major purchase that you’re really happy with?
I just treated myself to a new bag from Dior: elegant, timeless, and perfect for either a business meeting or a chic night out in Paris.
What store or service do you always recommend?
I’m loyal to Pierre Hermé for chocolate (his Ispahan is a work of art), Yves Saint Laurent Beauty for my makeup, and Lancôme for skincare. I love brands that combine excellence with a sensorial experience.
CULTURE & LEISURE • Collabs
Smith/Kotzen • Le Trianon (18th arr) • Fri @ 20h • GA, 46 € per
Nastyjoe • La Maroquinerie (20th arr) • Fri @ 19h30 • GA, 22 € per
Fairouz by Mazzika Orchestra • Bataclan (11th arr) • Sat @ 20h • carre or, 70 € per
GETAWAYS • Rilly-sur-Loire
Artists’ retreat
Only two hours from Gare Montparnasse, tucked into the Loire Valley, the Château de la Haute Borde is a five-room guesthouse that’s also a working artists’ residency. The three owners (Céline Barrère, Cécile Simon, and Violette Platteau) blur the lines between hospitality, creativity, and ecology.
Stays last a minimum of three nights, each one helping fund the château’s resident artists. Days might include a meditation session in the garden, a wild foraging walk in the surrounding woods with century-old trees, a jump in the pool, or a hands-on workshop on natural skincare. Conversations happen over tea or barefoot in the grass. This is a place that encourages slowness, and nudges you towards curiosity.
The interiors are pared-down and soulful: local stone, lime-washed walls, and vintage furnishings collected over the years. Every detail works in concert with the château’s strong ecological commitments, from the plant-based kitchen to the biodegradable soaps in the rooms. The 100% vegetarian meals are a highlight: generous, creative, and made with seasonal ingredients grown onsite or sourced nearby.
Whether you’re here to rest, learn, or create, Château de la Haute Borde offers a rare kind of nourishing hospitality. –Victoire Loup
→ Château de la Haute Borde (Rilly-sur-Loire) • 6, La Haute Borde.
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RESTAURANTS • First Person
Balancing act
There’s something about wanting to dine at a specific restaurant on a specific day with a certain person that can drive one to accept what is, quite possibly, the most uncomfortable table in the city.
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