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Blue Monday: 10 new feel-good spots in Paris

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Feeling a bit down? That’s normal; the dreaded "Blue Monday," known as the most depressing day of the year, falls on this Monday! So, to beat those blues, here are some fresh (and delightful) places that will lift your spirits.

After the Christmas festivities and the cheer of December, January is generally associated with bad weather (brrr!). It's also the time when we look back at all the expenses from the past month and the extra pounds we gained after a season of celebration and indulgence. Not to mention the tough challenge of Dry January and the difficult return to work after a vacation that always feels way too short. 

For these reasons, January can sometimes feel like one really loooooooong month that's hard to see the end of. A sense of the blues peaks on the third Monday of January, bringing sadness and low motivation all around. So, to counter all of that, we invite you to check out our latest favorites from the capital, which are sure to bring you some joy. 


Heartwarming new discoveries

Core and its amazing sandwiches

Opened last November, Core satisfies all our cravings, from breakfast to snack time. Accompanied by a chef and...two baristas, Jordan offers throughout the day tasty snacks and meals cleverly crafted with a chef who has worked in the kitchens of Pierre Gagnaire, and a nutritionist specialized in sports. From sandwiches to smoothies, including pastries and cold-pressed juices, each recipe is made with fresh, seasonal ingredients that are good for both the body and the mind. And the result is undeniable—it's absolutely heavenly!

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Address: 5 Rue du Pas de la Mule, 75004 Paris, France


The Osteria Degli Amici and its heavenly pizzas

Instead of booking a flight to Rome, let’s head to Rue Mandar. The Osteria Degli Amici opened its doors in September, and it’s the little slice of Italy we’ve all been waiting for. On the menu: fresh pasta rolled out in the morning, crispy pizzas, Mediterranean-scented antipasti, and well-crafted Spritz. The team welcomes you as if you’re visiting friends, with a friendly smile. With its furniture and dishes imported from Italy, you’ll come close to forgetting you’re still in Paris. It’s a delightful shot of dolce vita right in the heart of the 2nd, warming the soul.

Address: 14 Rue Mandar, 75002 Paris, France


Gourou and its delicious cheese naans

Head to Mumbai with Gourou, the new Indian restaurant in the 11th district that takes your taste buds on an adventure. A immersive spot where you can go from an Irani café to a traditional bazaar in the blink of an eye, where dishes are meant to be enjoyed with your hands and every detail evokes the founders' enlightening travels. Chef Adrien Bouchaud explores the vast range of regional Indian cuisines: from street food at the markets to the slow-cooked meals of homes. The menu reveals sometimes lesser-known specialties, going beyond the expected classics, for a generous, popular, authentic, and truly urban cuisine. But one thing's for sure: you won't want to miss out on a cheese naan!

Address: 42 Rue Léon Frot, 75011 Paris, France


La Patate and Its French Fry Cones

At La Patate, fries are the star of the show. It’s simple here - we indulge in freshly made fry cones (and that’s all it takes to make us happy). Fresh potatoes, vegetable oil, and unique sauces come together to create the coziest cone you can imagine, which we can jazz up with cheesy toppings (cheddar, parmesan, or comté) for even more deliciousness. In short, long live the fries!

Address: 36 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris, France


The Cheese Experience and its XXL cheese tasting

If we had to sum up French cuisine in just one thing, cheese would definitely be a top choice. In all shapes, textures, and flavors… It’s a little wonder that has delighted many palates and now has its very own immersive spot in Paris. Just a stone’s throw from the Grévin Museum, the Cheese Experience opens its doors to indulge us and make us experts on comtés, bries, and other briac-savarins. What’s on the agenda at this unique place? An immersive tasting experience through nine themed rooms, where we can learn more about our favorite cheeses. Throughout the visit, you’ll discover the origins, anecdotes, and production secrets of each of these creations.

Address: 12 Bd Montmartre, 75009 Paris, France


Ukiyo and its steaming ramen

You wouldn't believe it, but we're thrilled to announce that we've finally found a ramen restaurant that measures up to the unbeatable Kodawari. At the helm of this delicious new spot in Pigalle are Céline Li and Guillaume Lam, who have masterfully combined the art of traditional ramen with the techniques of gourmet chefs. The result? A burst of flavors in your mouth with a carefully crafted broth, fresh homemade noodles, and unbeatable expertise.

Address: 6 Rue de Douai, 75009 Paris, France


Not Yoga and its hot yoga classes

Located just a stone's throw from Place de la Bastille, this studio, with its raw yet welcoming decor, invites you to refocus in the most intense way possible during a hot yoga session. The concept is simple: in temperatures over 30°C, you flow through poses for a session focused on the body. No matter your level, the main goal here is to relax, work, and stretch your muscles for an instant feeling of well-being. With soft lighting, warmth, an electro-pop playlist, and enthusiastic, joyful instructors, it truly wins our hearts. And since it can get pretty warm, you can enjoy the beauty corner afterwards, which offers showers and everything you need to get ready to face the real world!

Address: 13 Rue des Tournelles, 75004 Paris, France


And these spots that make us feel good, time and time again !

Like fish in water with Les Bulles à Flotter

Floatation center located just a stone's throw from Motte-Picquet Grenelle, Les Bulles à Flotter is one of the few places in Paris where you can truly disconnect from reality. In enormous bubbles filled with Epsom salt-saturated water, you can just float, a bit like in the Dead Sea, and let your mind take a break. It's a completely weightless experience that invites us to breathe and meditate. After the session, you can feel the benefits right away, both on our aching muscles and our overwhelmed minds.

Adresse: 43 Av. de Suffren, 75007 Paris, France
Adresse: 32 Bd de la Bastille, 75012 Paris, France


Zen attitude au Spa Clemens

Niché au fond d’une petite cour dans le 7e, à deux pas des quais de Seine, le spa Clēmēns est un havre de paix dont vous ne voudrez plus jamais repartir. Loin d’être un spa comme un autre où l’on vient pour un sauna, hammam ou autre soin régénérant, on y vit une expérience absolument unique à Paris avec les massages flottants. En apesanteur à la surface de l’eau chaude, aidé·e par quelques bracelets flottants et le soutien de son·sa masseur·se, on vit un moment le lâcher-prise incomparable, seul·e ou en duo. Le tout dans un décor des plus impressionnants : une cave voûtée du XVIIIe siècle éclairée à la bougie. Le spa propose également des séances de sophrologie aquatique, permettant de travailler sur le conscient et la respiration.

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Adresse: 14 Rue des Saints-Pères, 75007 Paris, France


Tout en douceur à La Canopée

Après des années de pure détente sur l’avenue Trudaine dans le 9e, Hortense a plié bagages pour installer son studio de yoga entre Belleville et Goncourt, dans un espace qui vaut absolument le détour. Imaginez : une rue fourmillante qui cache dans une cour abritée un espace de près de 300 m2 au calme assuré, baignant dans la lumière naturelle. Un véritable havre de paix en plein cœur de la capitale, où petit café intimiste, atelier de peinture coloré, espace de massage et deux salles de yoga jouent des coudes pour nous proposer le meilleur temple du bien-être à Paris. Ouvert tous les jours du matin jusqu’au soir, La Canopée rassemble presque une dizaine d’enseignant·e·s passionné·e·s, proposant des cours divers et variés tout au long de la semaine et des ateliers le week-end. Au programme ? Du pilates, du Vinyasa, du Hatha, du Yin, du breathwork… et la spécialité d’Hortense, le Nidra, le yoga du sommeil qui vous détend complètement en seulement 20 minutes grâce à un état de semi-conscience.

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Address: 99 Rue du Faubourg du Temple, 75010 Paris, France