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Umbert returns to Paris from the Venice Biennale, which is one of the most prestigious architectural events in the world. Umbert likes to discover futuristic designs. He has participated to a lot of conferences.

This month, you’ll discover How to spend the best October weekend in Paris.

October is one of the months when Paris is in full effervescence, because all hotels, restaurants, shops, exhibitions and other activities are always full. It is better to book well in advance.

 

“Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower”, Albert Camus, French writer.

« L’automne est un deuxième printemps où chaque feuille est une fleur » Albert Camus, écrivain français.

 

 

In this article : 

1) Day 1

* Check-in : Hôtel Alfred Sommier

* Brunch : Crabe Royal

* Shopping : J.M. Weston, Lipault, Maille, Daniel Lévy

* Hairdresser : Coiffirst

* Diner : Lucas Carton

* Cocktail : Andy Wahloo

2) Day 2

* Coffee & Croissants : Café Pouchkine

* Exhibition : Gustave Klimt & Hundertwasser à L’Atelier des Lumières

* Brunch : Astier

* City tour : Mondial Paris Motor Show, Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre, FIAC, Rolex Paris Masters

* Diner : Café de la Paix 

* Show : Chicago au Théâtre Mogador

* Cocktail : Le Serpent à Plumes

3) Day 3

* Brunch : Plaza Athénée

* Exhibition : Miró au Grand Palais

* High tea : Hôtel Meurice

 

When travelling to Paris Umbert recommends the travel guid Lonely Planet Paris. He likes it because it gives you a lo of details about the culture, monuments, maps, and other cool spots.You can buy it directly from link.

 

1) Day 1

* Check-in 

A prestigious hotel awaits Umbert, in an elegant Haussmanian building, property of the Sommier family since the 19 th century. The historical decoration, and the latest technologies, make it the place to be.

Hôtel Alfred Sommier, 20 Rue de L’Arcade 75008 Paris 

Etiquette : Before going out, tidy your room up. That’s how we recognize an educated person.

* Brunch 14:00-15:00 

New Place de la Madeleine, a restaurant dedicated to the tasting of the famous Kamchatka Royal Crab, fished since 1870 off the coast of Alaska. This exceptional variety of crab is the most popular in the world for the delicacy of its meat, full of marine flavors. Umbert and his friends love this casual atmosphere.

Crabe Royal, 19 place de la Madeleine 75008 Paris

Etiquette : If the crab is husked it is eaten with a fork and a knife. If it is not husked, you have to use the crab claw after breaking it in 2. The server will be happy to explain.

* Shopping 15:00-17:00 

J.M. Weston : These shoes are handmade in France to ensure an absolute comfort. Umbert advises the famous moccasins but also the Derby, the Cambre boot and the Basket. J.M. Weston, 1/3 boulevard de la Madeleine 75008 Paris 

Lipault : Jean-Paul Gaultier, famous French stylist, signs the winter collection of the brand, specializing in luggage and leather goods.