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'tis the season for the best. the best of november that is. keep a hold of this list of the best places to eat, drink and get your culture on this month:
to drink.
joël robuchon has just added another jewel to his culinary crown. la
cave de joël robuchon is his sleek new wine shop with over 6,000 selections. just a short stroll from his famed atelier on the rive gauche, the red lacquered and slick black interior makes this the place for your vins rouges and blancs. 3
rue paul-louis courier. near rue de saint-simon, 7e. 01.42.22.11.02.
www.joel-robuchon.com
to eat.
the northern marais (NORMA) district welcomes a trendy new café to spruce up the hood. café charlot boasts an extensive hamburger menu (including a luscious salmon one) and updated versions of the classic croque madame. open morning 'til late night, NORMA's hipsters have already made it their hang out. 38
rue de bretagne. at rue charlot. 01.44.54.03.30.
to buy.
always the fashion troublemaker, castelbajac is making another statement. catchy phrases in bold black letters (like "fashion is totally addictive", "accessory hunters have to find their prey" and "abuse of credit cards causes a phone call from the bank") are emblazoned on white canvas iPod cases, makeup bags and totes. it's like wearing your heart on your accessories. 10
rue vaulvilliers. between rue berger and rue saint-honoré, 1e. 01.55.34.10.25.
www.jc-de-castelbajac.com
to play.
YSL is creating a stir with his opium express. for the 30th anniversary of his once exotic fragrance opium, he's created a space to delight all the senses. visit one of the three "dens" and have the opium products sprayed on you. transport yourself to faraway lands in the video room. or pour yourself some green tea in the lounge loft upstairs while being seduced with opium express. 46
rue de sevigne. near parc royal, 3e. no phone available.
to see.
the louvre goes mod for the first time in 50 years with anselm
kiefer. his huge painting of constellations is already a permanent fixture in the grand stairway to the egyptian wing. but now a month of events are connected to new work personally chosen by anselm himself. dance pieces by bill t. jones and a photo exhibit by christian milovanoff are among the festivities. until
7 decembre. 99 rue de rivoli. near rue de la verrerie, 4e. 01.40.20.50.50.
www.louvre.fr
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