This couture season there is a lot of newness to consume in Paris in between shows. Here’s a smorgasbord from which to choose.
Where to Shop
Hey Jane! rethinks secondhand shopping as a curated yet ever-changing experience. Founded by former luxury retail executive Stéphanie Nguyen, the store brings together 40 individual “dressings,” each styled by a different seller to reflect their personal aesthetic. Part dépôt-vente, part inspiration hub, the space encourages discovery and try-ons rather than rummaging. With no trend diktats or social-media hype, Hey Jane! champions authentic style, thoughtful selection and fair pricing — making secondhand feel personal, intuitive and inspiring.
Outdoor-inspired lifestyle brand Napapijri’s Paris debut store delivers an immersive retail experience shaped by Milan-based studio Vudafieri-Saverino Partners. The space unfolds across three layers: an industrial “Urban Shell,” an “Open Archive” spotlighting the brand’s heritage and a “Shelter Room” for immersive installations and exclusives. Concrete, timber and galvanized metal are softened by warm tones and the brand’s signature orange, creating a tactile environment that balances urban energy with a spirit of adventure.
Until Feb. 24, Barrie‘s pop-up opposite its Paris flagship has turned into “The Thistle Shop,” celebrating its prickly symbol in a selection of cashmere T-shirts, sweaters, cardigans and other knit items. — Rhonda Richford and Lily Templeton
Hey Jane! 54 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011
Napapijri, 25 Rue Étienne Marcel, 75001
Barrie – The Thistle Shop, 23 Rue Cambon, 75001
Where to Eat
A slice of 1960s Milan has been carved into Saint-Germain-des-Prés with Cassaro’s, a new project by Beaumarly cofounder Thierry Costes and Hugo Cassaro, who is at the helm of classic brasserie Thoumieux. Lacquered wood paneling and velvet benches won’t distract from impeccably executed Italian classics and an appreciable drinks offering.
Catalan and Basque cuisine take a distinctly Parisian accent at Arcane 17, a new buzzed-about eatery in the heart of the Marais. Expect a menu with generosity that spans from finger-sized pintxos open sandwiches topped with bottarga or anchovies, truffle-infused skinny “bikini” cheese sandwiches, freshly grilled catch of the day and moreish dessert options, such as an airy torta di queso.
Arcane 17
Photo by Axel Aurejac/Courtesy
Casa Pregonda brings a slice of Menorca to Paris’ Montorgueil district. Inspired by the most traditional Balearic island’s pristine beaches, the Spanish restaurant channels finca-style warmth with exposed brick, candlelight and communal tables. In the kitchen, Daroco co-founder Alexandre Giesbert reinterprets Spanish classics designed for sharing. Think tortillas with caviar, mussels with aioli, and squid-ink arroz with carabineros prawns and crema Catalana, paired with house drinks like pomade with Minorcan gin or Cava-based sangria for a mid-fashion week Mediterranean escape. — L.T. and R.R.
Cassaro’s, 25 Rue de Buci, 75006
Open daily, from noon to 3 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Tel.: +33 1 43 26 02 93
Arcane 17, 17 Rue Charlot, 75003
Open Tuesday to Saturday, from noon to 3 p.m. and 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m.
Casa Pregonda, 76 Rue Marie Stuart, 75002
Open Wednesday to Sunday, from 7 to 11 p.m.
Tel.: +33 1 40 13 00 22
Where to Stay
Take a sidestep on a tree-lined avenue off Place de L’Étoile, and you’re at L’Aventure. A year after opening its restaurant and nightclub, the hot spot imagined by hospitality cornerstones Gilbert and Thierry Costes is unveiling its five-star hotel with 15 suites, further unfurling the neo-Art Deco narrative on metamorphosis, ascent and rebirth imagined by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio.
Price de Conti hotel
Photo by Joan Dastarac/Courtesy
At the 23-key Prince de Conti, it’s the spirit of the eponymous 17th-century princely patrons of the arts — the first supporters of French playwright Molière — that lives again in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Interior architect Eric Allart recast each room and space of this boutique address as tableau juxtaposing eras, with moiré patterns, Verner Panton lamps, portraits of Molière and Ettore Sottsass pieces. A stunning fifth-floor terrasse suite offers views over the Hôtel de la Monnaie, home to the Paris Mint. — L.T
L’Aventure, 4 Avenue Victor Hugo, 75116
Tel.: +33 1 88 40 05 05
Prince de Conti, 8 Rue Guénégaud, 75006
Tel: +33 1 86 70 84 18
Where to See Art
The Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain is hosting “Exposition Générale,” or General Exhibition, which traces 40 years of contemporary art the foundation has collected. It spans 600 exhibits from some 100 artists spread across the 70,000-square-foot show space of the Jean Nouvel-designed building inaugurated in October.
The Fondation Louis Vuitton is home to a monographic exhibition devoted to Gerhard Richter featuring 275 works the German artist made between 1962 and 2024. They include oil paintings, watercolors, pencil and ink drawings, overpainted photographs and glass and steel sculptures.
“Beyond Our Horizons: From Tokyo to Paris” at La Galerie du 19M
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Chanel’s craftsmanship hub La Galerie du 19M will show “Beyond Our Horizons: From Tokyo to Paris,” which was inspired by the idea of a universe governed by elemental forces and the philosophy of the five elements. It combines the 19M art houses — Atelier Montex, Desrues, Goosens, Lemarié and Atelier Lognon, Lesage, Lesage Intégrés, Massaro, Maison Michel, Paloma and Studio MTX — with craftsmanship and contemporary creation from Japan. — Jennifer Weil
“Exposition Générale,” through Aug. 23
Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain, 2 Place du Palais-Royal, 75001.
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and until 10 p.m. on Tuesday.
“Gerhard Richter,” through March 2
Fondation Louis Vuitton, 8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, 75116.
Open Monday, Wednesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Tuesday.
“Beyond Our Horizons: from Tokyo to Paris,” Jan. 29 through April 26
La Galerie du 19M, 2 Place Skanderbeg, 75019.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Where to Pamper
Caudalie has inaugurated a new, sprawling yoga and pilates studio in the heart of Paris’ Marais district. It culls more than 10 disciplines and 20 specialized teachers, who offer more than 50 classes a week in this wellbeing sanctuary.
Firn, the beauty brand founded by Jimmy Fairly cofounder Sacha Bostoni, has debuted freestanding stores in the French capital. Firn’s goal is to return to the core of a product — performance — at an affordable price. The brand currently sells skin care, tinted serums and hair care, alongside accessories.
A Firn boutique
Photo by Benoît Florencon
French niche fragrance brand Matière Première’s first Paris flagship is nestled on Rue Saint-Honoré, now a hotbed of perfume stores. The streamlined, light-filled store was created with natural materials like wood and glass. Here, one can discover raw olfactive ingredients as well as the brand’s products. — J.W.
Caudalie yoga and pilates studio
11 Rue Pavée, 75004
Open daily, 8 a.m. through 9 p.m.
For reservations: fr.caudalie.com/studio-yoga-pilates-paris
Firn
51 Rue Montorgueil, 75002
Open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. through 7 p.m.
Matière Première
306 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
Open Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where to Work
In this classically Parisian building overlooking the Opéra Garnier, an eclectic selection of vintage furniture, contemporary pieces and artworks are set against an achingly chic modern backdrop for The Off, a new members “work club.” — L.T.
The Off
11 Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin, 75009
Tel.: +33 1 49 66 88 66
