What to do during Paris Design Week this January

It’s Paris Design Week and there are countless things to do, places to eat and sights to see in between official trips to Maison et Object or Paris Déco Off. If you come all this way, it would be criminal not to soak up all the inspiration this city offers. (However, truth be told, you will be inspired just walking down the street or cutting across a park to your appointments).

RESTAURANTS

Mimosa

2 Rue Royale, 75008 Paris

After you walk through the fairly new(ish) Hotel de la Marine museum, walk across the courtyard for lunch or dinner at Mimosa, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant by Jean-François Piège with interiors to die for.

Photo Courtesy of Mimosa Website

Le Square Trousseau

1 rue Antoine Vollon, 75012 Paris

For all the French classics with an Asian twist. (The French fries hit the spot!)

Photo Courtesy of Square Trousseau Website

Bonnie

10 Rue Agrippa d’Aubigné, 75004 PARIS

This restaurant just opened up last Fall in the new SO/ hotel and has views to die for. It's a spectacular spot for a full meal or just a drink in the bar.

Image of the bar Courtesy of Bonnie Restaurant Website

Le Grand Vefour
17, Rue de Beaujolais, 75001

Gastro meal near the Palais Royale.

Photo Courtesy of Le Grand Vefour Website

Beefbar
5 Rue Marbeuf, 75008

Photo Courtesy of Vogue Feb. 2020 The Most Beautiful Parisian Restaurants of 2020

Saint James Paris
5 Place du Chancelier Adenauer, 75116

Chic interiors by Laura Gonzalez, and it almost feels like you stepped into a chateau in the center of Paris.

Photo Courtesy of Saint James Paris Website

L’Alcazar
62, Rue Mazarine, 75006

Great for big groups.

Photo Courtesy of Alcazar Website

Le Train Bleu
Place Louis-Armand, 75012 (Inside Gare de Lyon)
Walking into this jewelry box from the madness of the train station instantly transports you to another era.

Photo Courtesy of Le Train Bleu Website

Cafe Compagnon
22-26 rue Leopold Bellan 75002

I love the chic modern interiors and always have a hard time deciding what to eat because everything on the menu is always interesting and delicious.

Photo Courtesy of Cafe Compagnon Website

Les Parisiens
5, rue du Pré-aux-Clercs, 75007

The 34e lunch prix fixe menu is such a steal in this chic little spot in Saint Germain.

Photo Courtesy of Les Parisiens Website

Tekes
4 bis Rue Saint-Sauveur, 75002

Israeli vegetarian from the team behind Balagan.

Photo Courtesy of Tekés Instagram Account @tekes_paris

Madame Rêve
48 rue du Louvre, 75001

Photo Courtesy of Madame Rêve Café Website

Mondaine

23 Rue de Ponthieu, 75008

Photo Courtesy of Mondaine Restaurant Website

FLEA MARKETS

Ephemeral Flea Markets
Saturday-Sunday, Jan 21-22
Metro ligne 5, Italie

Friday-Sunday, Jan 20-22
Metro ligne 6, Sèves-Lecourbe

Puces de Vanves
Every weekend in the 14th on Avenue Marc Sangnier et Avenue Georges
7am - 2pm
Metro ligne 13, Porte de Vanves

Les Puces de Saint-Ouen
Every Saturday and Sunday on the outskirts of the city
It can be very overwhelming to know where to go and to try to do it all so pick a few marchés then grab lunch at Paul Bert.
Metro Porte de Clignancourt

EXHIBITIONS

Frida Kahlo

Palais Galliera