Biologique-Recherche. Photo by Wallpaper
Designed for the editor on-the-move during fashion week or a leisure traveller in search of a wellness-focused weekend. Our team shares insights with our favourite Paris destinations for performance, style, culture, and self.
Whether a frequent visitor, or researching for your first trip, let this guide save you time by helping you to discover something new.
PERFORMANCE
Photo by Kshanti Yoga
1. DYNAMO CYCLING LAFAYETTE
9TH | 24 RUE CHAUCHAT, 75009
Turn up your resistance with a high-intensity 45-minute spin class. Easily accessible with four locations across central Paris and well-equipped change room facilities Dynamo studios. For an endorphin rush, trial a class by sought after master coach Clotilde Chaumet. To secure a space, we recommend booking 1-week ahead. Book HERE.
OPEN: MON-SUN | @DYNAMOCYCLING
2. L’USINE SPORTS CLUB
2ND |8 RUE DEL LA MICHODIÈRE, 75002
Known for spacious clubs with sleek industrial designs, look to L’Usine for the premium gym experience. The central Opera location is a three-level club offering high-end equipment, group classes – such as cross-fit, boxing and cycling – as well as a spa. The change rooms are sleek and well stocked with Byredo products. Additional locations in Saint Lazare (new location) and Beaubourg, as well as international locations in Brussels and Genevia. Day passes available: contact@usinesportsclub.com.
OPEN: MON-SUN |@LUSINE_SPORT
3. KSHANTI YOGA
6TH | 13 RUE DU VIEUX COLOMBIER, 75006
Nestled in a courtyard in a converted church, this studio offers a tranquil escape the city’s hustle. Kshanti is the ideal space to disconnect and focus (whilst your cell phone conveniently recharges in your locker). Reset with a vinyasa or restorative class, or try a morning chromotherapy class – yoga which uses light and colour therapy to help refocus. Book HERE (or through your Mindbody App).
OPEN: MON-SUN | @KSHANTIYOGA
4. REFORMATION PILATES
3RD | 175 RUE DU TEMPLE, 75003
This bright and calming studio in La Marais offers group and private reformer or tower pilates classes. The studio caters to clients of all experience levels in a relaxing space filled with natural light and hanging plants. Whether you up for a 45 or 55 minute class, all sessions are designed to tone, stretch and strengthen you muscles. For a low-impact class trial ‘barre & stretch’ to improve posture and flexibility or the faster-paced ‘intense’ cardio class that will have you breaking a sweat through quick transitions. Book HERE.
OPEN: MON-SUN | @REFORMATION.PILATES
6. RUNNING ROUTE
CANAL ST MARTIN
Take in the city with a a 6km canal side run beginning at Place de la Bastille and ending at Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, Europe’s largest science museum.
STYLE
Installation by Joana Vasconcelos February 2019. Image by Le Bon Marché
7. LE BON MARCHE
7TH | 24 RUE DE SÈVRES, 75007
This historic institution continues to push boundaries by showcasing emerging designers alongside heritage brands, with site-specific contemporary art installations and experiential pop-ups. Find Lucas Hugh located in the Galerie du Sport on the first floor.
OPEN: MON-SUN | @LEBONMARCHE
CULTURE
Image by Maison Armance
8. MAISON ARMANCE
1ST | 5 RUE CAMBON, 75001
This 4-star boutique hotel is located in the heart of Paris. With a hidden courtyard entrance off rue Cambon and only twenty rooms located between the 3rd and 5th floors, the suites provide guests intimacy of stylish Parisian apartment. Book HERE.
OPEN: MON-SUN | @HOTELSESPRITDEFRANCE
9. HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON FOUNDATION
3RD | 79 RUE DES ARCHIVES, 75003
While in the Marais, navigate your way to a the quite Rue des Archives to discover the work of humanist photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson and his wife Martine Franck. Known for his use of candid photography, Cartier-Bresson has shot many icons including Marilyn Monroe, Pablo Picasso, and Le Corbusier. The newly-opened 2,500 square-foot exhibition space, showcases both Cartier-Bresson and Franck’s work as well as international photography exhibitions. Book tickets HERE.
OPEN: TUES-SUN | @FONDATIONHCB
SELF
Photo by Oh My Cream!
11. OH MY CREAM
3RD | 17 RUE DEBELLEYME, 75003
The destination for clean beauty products in Paris, Oh My Cream! takes a considered approach to product selection, offering organic and ethically sourced . With five location across Paris, the boutique carries both French and international brands, offering treatments at several locations. This is the ideal store to discover new products or replenish any missing items you forgot to pack. Two products to look for: Rahua Volumising Shampoo designed to revitalize the hair and scalp and Aura Manuka Honey Mask offers deep-hydration ideal for dull or tired skin.
OPEN: TUES-SAT | @OHMYCREAM
12. BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE
8TH | 32 AV. DES CHAMPS- ÉLYSÉES, 75008
French brand Biologique Recherche best known for the purifying and exfoliating lotion P50 that has developed a cult following by skincare experts and enthusiasts. Well known for the a French clinical approach to skincare, products are fragrance free using pure and concentrated raw active ingredients. Fan of the brand can indulge and relax and enjoy customised facial treatment with the assistance of the qualified skincare team at Biologique Recherche’s Embassy of beauty on the Champs-Élysées. Book HERE.
OPEN: MON-SAT | @BIOLOGIQUE_RECHERCHE
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