Just back from Paris and the show of all shows Maison D'Object!
Found some delightful interior companies, hip restaurants , fab new concept stores..so here's a taste of what I found!
photo from http://pm-betweenthelines.blogspot.com
This is a Concept store called Merci.
Its a new kind of retail therapy ...check out the amaaaazing leather bags and some great designer finds with vintage furniture, stationary, kitchenwares and 2 coffee shops all in the most beautiful converted fabric Factory.
What's differant about Merci is that all the sellers profits go to a kids charity in Madagascar and the staff are all volunteers...so if you think its a tad over priced well at least you know your extra euros are going to a good cause!
MERCI
111 Boulevard Beaumarchais
75011 Paris
MAMA SHELTER HOTEL
Philippe Starcks new venture..this mix of boutique hotel and upmarket Youth Hostel is the new hip place to be seen in Paris. Named in honour of the Rolling Stones "Gimme Shelter" this place is a crazy mish mash of graffiti ceilings, fusball tables, a small concert stage and a restaurant with a Michelin Star Chef. Oooo la la! 
http://www.mamashelter.com
Les Cocottes de Christian Constant
We were lucky enough to be brought to a new "in" restaurant by a friend of the friend, I travelled to Paris with. It was a buzzing place...nothing too amazing to look at but the food was really excellent and prices not too bad! Only thing to watch out for are the large hanging pieces of cured meat...tend to be a bit sticky when you unknowingly lean your freshly washed hair against them!
http://www.leviolondingres.com/
