paris correspondence

Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, Le Bonmarche, Christmas tree showdown at Paris department stores! Every year after the middle of November, Christmas decorations appear in the streets of Paris. Illuminations light up the Champs Elysées boulevard, Even department store windows are decorated with Christmas colors. In particular, Galeries Lafayette and Printemps in the Opera area are neighbors, It has become a tradition to be compared to "Which one do you prefer this year?" This time, I would like to introduce the Christmas decorations of department stores in Paris. From Galeries Lafayette. This year's theme is "Christmas in the Beehive". The queen bee...

Eiffel Tower wine is born! by Winery Parisienne November 7, 2019, I went to a press conference on winemaking, which started on the first floor (the second floor in Japan) of the Eiffel Tower. * In France, the 1st floor is the 2nd floor in Japan, and the 1st floor in Japan is the "ground floor" (written as 0th floor, RDC, etc.). Even though it is rare to hear that wine is made in Paris, I'm surprised because it's brewing on top of the Eiffel Tower. Can you really do that? and, I was skeptical until I actually saw it......

The 25th anniversary of Salon du Chocolat in Paris! What are the two trends you caught at the eve? October 29, 2019, I went to the eve of the 25th Salon du Chocolat. An event called "Salon du Chocolat" I'm sure you all are familiar with it. A chocolate festival held in Tokyo and Kyoto. Originated in 1995, It was held in the event space of the Louvre Museum, It was very small. A big event that is now held in seven countries around the world, It has grown into a popular event. Currently, Paris is held at The stage...

with Marie Dage To the prestigious Grand Maison "Le Grand Vefour" in Paris One day after Maison & Objet in January, I had lunch with Marie-san, the owner of "Marie d'Age", at "Le Grandvéfour". "Le Grandvefour" is located in a corner of the historical landmark "Palais Royale" next to the Louvre Museum. The corridor surrounding the rectangular courtyard is reminiscent of a bygone era. Today, the corridor is lined with boutiques and galleries of famous brands, and captures the hearts of visitors to Paris. Once you step inside the store from the corridor where royalty and aristocrats would have walked,...

The 25th anniversary of Salon du Chocolat in Paris! What are the two trends you caught at the eve? October 29, 2019, I went to the eve of the 25th Salon du Chocolat. An event called "Salon du Chocolat" I'm sure you all are familiar with it. A chocolate festival held in Tokyo and Kyoto. Originated in 1995, It was held in the event space of the Louvre Museum, It was very small. A big event that is now held in seven countries around the world, It has grown into a popular event. Currently, Paris is held at The stage...