ABOUT FOUND • FOUND Live
What’s ART/WORK? Nothing less than our inaugural FOUND Paris event, and as a FOUND Paris subscriber, you’re invited.
On Thursday, 17 September, from 17h30 to 19h00, we’ll gather at Galerie Olivier Waltman in the Marais for wine, merriment, conversation, and a short tour of the exhibition space. (The event is free of charge.)
It’s the first time we’re bringing the FOUND Paris community together in person, and we’d love for you to be there. RSVP here.
WORK • Friday Routine
London calling
CARINA SOTO VELÁSQUEZ • restaurateur & partner • Quixotic Projects (Candelaria, Marie Celeste, and A La Renaissance)
Neighborhoods you live in: London: Victoria Park. Paris, for many years it was the 20th arr, that I love, but recently moved to the 3rd arr, very close to Republique
Neighborhoods you work in: 3rd & 11th arr
It’s Friday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
Fridays — or any day in the week — mornings are generally when I take time to work out or do something for myself. After school drop-off, that’s usually what I do for one hour (at the moment it’s Reformer Pilates, weights or hot/cold exposure). I like Studio Anatomy (in London). After that, we have our weekly managers’ meeting with the team to debrief the week.
Any restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
If I’m in London (at the moment because I’m moving), I’ll do Elliot’s in London Fields or Goodbye Horses. In Paris, my failproof favorites: Tarantula, Le Servan, Amarante.
How about a little leisure or culture?
I love live music, and depending on traveling and childcare, I do my best to go to concerts as much as I can. Went to see Orville Peck at Roundhouse in Camden, and it was magical.
Any weekend getaways?
If you are in England, I suggest Whitstable, a beautiful beach town with the best oysters and delicious places to eat and relaxing vibes. I love Old Neptune pub (for beers), The Lobster Shack, The Whitstable Oyster Company, and Grain and Hearth Bakery.
When in France, I love going to Normandy, to La Grenouillère, one of my favorite places, or a little escape to Nice. I always Airbnb, but if you can stay at La Grenouillère, that is the best.
What was your last great vacation?
Brasov, in Romania for Christmas, is gorgeous. There’s snow in December, and it is amazing with delicious food, amazing traditions, and great food. Ana Hotels Hotel Sport in Poiana Brașov is an easy place to stay if you want to ski and you have kids. Also: visit Rasnov town: it’s really nice. Our highlights were Restaurant Șura Dacilor, Coliba Haiducilor, and Sergiana Mureşenilor.
What’s a recent big-ticket purchase you love?
Bad Bunny tickets (totally worth it).
What store or service do you always recommend?
London: Come to Victoria Park and visit the village. It’s full of amazing shops you will find absolutely everything you want and don’t need. I also like Deli Downstairs and Bruno.
Paris: For vintage clothes, Dressing Particulier in the 3rd arr; for objects, Merci; for cheese, Olga.
Photo: Guillaume Belvèze
ASK FOUND
FOUND Paris subscribers respond to our query, “What’s your favorite specialty bookstore in Paris?”
La Belle Hortense in the 4th arr for its great recommendations of classics, and wine to go with!
Les Libres Champs, 18 rue Le Verrier, super bookstore between Montparnasse et Luxembourg Gardens
Your turn. Email us your Ask FOUND questions for la rentrée: found@foundparis.com. We’ll pose the best ones to the FOUND Paris readership and make magic happen together.
REAL ESTATE • On the Market
Three properties currently for sale in Mouzaïa in the 19th arr.
→ Mouzaïa (metro Danube) • 4BR/2BA, 117 m2 house • Ask: 1.336M € • single-story 1960s house, east and west exposures plus two terraces • Annual charges: N/A • Agent: Isabelle Mallet, BSK Immobilier.
→ Mouzaïa (metro Danube, above) • 4BR+studio/2BA, 185 m2 villa • Ask: 1.898M € • 1920s house in private pedestrian hamlet, fully renovated 2023, terrace, garden, converted-garage guest studio • Annual condo fees: 1200 € & taxe foncière 2932 € • Agent: Viet Nam Hoang, Loft App’Art & Co.
→ Mouzaïa (metro Danube) • 4BR/2BA, 159 m2 house (138 m2 Carrez) • Ask: 2.3M € • 1926 artist’s-atelier house down cobbled private alley by disciple of Le Corbusier, w/ terraced garden • Annual charges: N/A • Agent: Foncia.
GETAWAYS LINKS: In Brittany, enchanted by the tides on France’s Emerald Coast • Delta launching CDG-AUS (Austin, Texas) route in spring 2027 • Juilletistes vs Aoûtiens.
GOODS & SERVICES • The Nines
Teahouses, Asian
The Nines are FOUND’s distilled lists of the best in Paris and surrounds. Paid subscribers access the complete Nines archive.
Jugetsudo (6th arr), Kengo Kuma-designed teahouse and atelier w/ finest of Japanese green teas plus homemade pastries