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It was to be his 18th birthday present. A mother-daughter trip to the City of Light, world capital of love, and above all of macaroons. It was finally at the dawn of his 20th birthday that the legendary getaway took place. And the wait will have been worth the candle (and the champagne!). Six suggestions for a post-pandemic stay that is as memorable as it is festive, for mother, daughter and both. So, nothing!

Silvia Galipeau
The Press

Demystify the youth hostel

At the same age, it was the secret of all our travels. But for some reason, the concept did not appeal to the descendants at all. It was therefore imperative to demystify the thing. Because we know it: hostels aren’t what they used to be. Now called “new generation” (design and modern, although still just as effervescent), they attract a varied, diversified clientele, where you immediately feel welcomed. And there is no shortage of good plans in the genre (Generator, Les Piaules, etc.). It was finally at Jo & Joe, a brand born five years ago, that we settled down, under its brand new roof (besides, don’t miss its roof top !), Place de la Nation. Let’s correct the misunderstanding straight away and once and for all: yes, it is possible (by planning ahead) to have a private room here (for two, three, four, even eight people, notice for large families ). With a bathroom to yourself. Comforters, soft pillows, towels and organic shower gel included. It gives you an idea of ​​the place. Common and cosmopolitan spaces as a bonus.

Dormitory bed: from around 25 euros (depending on the season)

Room for two: from 100 euros

In the footsteps ofEmily in Paris

This is certainly a catchy excuse to discover the city: pass by the filming locations of the Darren Starr series. A series that was, and it seems, a magnificent indirect publicity stunt for the city. The proof: the famous Modern bakery, in the heart of the Latin Quarter, where Emily savored her very first “pain au chocolat”, has been besieged by tourists who have since won over. From the Place de l’Estrapade (a method of torture under the Inquisition, did you know that?) to the Palais-Royal garden, passing by the Panthéon, the Luxembourg garden, the Café de Flore or the Pont des Arts , our guide, a trained historian, accompanies us here in cultural anecdotes and historical reflections of all kinds, both on the series in particular and on Paris in general. Moreover, and to complete it all, another guided tour of Paris is a must: by the Seine this time, with the famous Vedettes de Paris, for a commented cruise that is as instructive as it is entertaining, and as a bonus you can’t miss it!

Samaritan Window Shopping

Freshly renovated (after more than 15 years of closure and 750 million euros), the chic Samaritaine (which lovers ofEmily will also recognize) is certainly worth the detour. Whether it’s to rinse your eyes in its Dior, Prada or Victoria Beckham boutiques, or to admire its striking balustrade (adorned, hold on tight, with thousands of gold leaves), you can spend hours here (and spend his mortgage) in this “smallest of the department stores”, founded in 1870 by Ernest Cognacq. For a snack, don’t miss its gourmet restaurant at the majestic 5^e floor (and its menu designed by a starred chef). Finally, to rest and recover from so much beauty, head to the basement, to the Cinq Mondes spa. On the program: body or facial treatments, inspired by shiatsu techniques, guaranteed relaxation.

From 14 years old and 124 euros

Discover the Dior house

Where it all began. At 30, rue Montaigne, where the true myth was born (“whatever you do […], do it with passion! “), stands today, and for just a few weeks, a gallery, unique and essential, for all lovers of haute couture. A must in Paris these days. Non-chronological, the exhibition, at times immersive, plunges us into the world of designer Christian Dior, from his iconic New Look (1947) to his many successors (Yves Saint Laurent, John Galliano, up to Maria Grazia Chiuri today). hui), thanks to more than 1000 creations and quantity of accessories arranged in a course of a good hour. Breathtaking. Note the striking scenography, in particular the “enchanted gardens”, the “white room”, without forgetting the “Dior ball”. Do you want some beauty? Here’s ! Reservations required.

comedy club Parisian

For an extraordinary outing, and as a bonus far from the tourist trails, go to a real comedy club. The very one who inspired the series Funnyby Fanny Herrero (call my agent), on Netflix is ​​located in the very multicultural 11^e borough. This is the Paname Art Café, and you won’t be disappointed. Restaurant upstairs, tiny room in the basement, many young comedians pass here who come to test their new sketches, some well known (Gad Elmaleh), others less so. ” Makes some noise ! », Exactly as in the series, they launch, while the comedians follow one another and the gags follow one another. No, we don’t necessarily understand everything (hello verlan, it sucks!), but yes, we laugh frankly. Most of the time.

From 12 euros, 16 years and over

To party !

Finally, here is the activity par excellence to underline its majority. If you are looking for a festive nightclub, chic but without bling-bling, inclusive and above all without queuing, follow this plan: go near La Bastille to the “bistrosouk” La Casbah (“mecca of Parisian cool” , according to vogue), to take a bite in an atmosphere Thousand and one Night (delicious Moroccan menu — don’t miss the Berber octopus — and quite funky cocktail menu thank you). Then around midnight, go straight down to the basement, in what would be an old hammam – rumor, however, unconfirmed – to feast furiously together. In doing so, a piece of advice: stock up, finally, and thoroughly, on mother-daughter memories. It’s (almost) priceless! And it lasts a lifetime.

18 and over

Part of the cost of this trip was paid by Atout-France, which exercised no right of inspection over the content of the report.