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Jules is a Rock God!
Jules loves fashion; he loves it to such an extent that his sister winds him up by calling him a girl! He loves buying his clothes in little boutiques like The Kooples or Zadig et Voltaire. His style? Dandy chic and Rock.
Created by Thierry Gillier, the son of the co-founder of Lacoste, the Zadig et Voltaire brand has redefined the boundaries of luxury, by making it affordable and Rock & Roll! And now, Parisians have fallen for the chic cashmere sweaters at shockingly reasonable prices and touch of rock accessories (skulls, eagles, and names of rockers to name but a few). Men are being equally captivated by the brand, playing the role of the seductive Parisian in the 21st century.
Will you, like Jules, go crazy about Zadig et Voltaire? Head to Galeries Lafayette to find out!
Open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 8pm.
Thursday evenings open until 9pm.
Zadig et Voltaire / Galeries Lafayette Accessoires Niveau 0
40, boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
France
T. : +33.(0)1.48.74.34.98
Jules educates himself at the Galeries des Galeries !
One day, while gallivanting in the Galeries Lafayette, Jules stumbled upon the Galerie des Galeries : what a surprise ! Located on the first floor of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann and designed by architect Pascal Grasso, this area of Galeries aims to promote new and future talents.
Claude Lévêque
Hymne à la joie, 2011
Parasols, lits de camps, guirlandes
Conception sonore de l’installation réalisée en collaboration avec Gerome Nox
Photo : Marc Domage
© ADAGP Claude Lévêque. Courtesy the artist and kamel mennour, Paris
At a rate of 5 exhibitions each year, la Galeries des Galeries allows the eclectic customers of the “grand magasin” to discover the French and international artistic scene. Fashion, art, design… the Galerie’s program aims to promote the different purposes between these artistic disciplines.
This summer, the Galeries des Galeries has given Agnès b. a free hand to produce an exhibition. The designer and art enthusiast has brought international acclaimed French artist, Claude Lévêque to take over the space. The latter has created “Hymne à la joie”, a unique installation made up of camp beds, beach umbrellas and fairy lights. A soundtrack accompanies this piece which was created in-situ for the Galerie des Galeries.
Jules has been to the show and was not disappointed! Contemporary but mostly conceptual, each individual can interpret “Hymne à la joie” in his own way: the underprivileged’s cry for help or an R&R area.
Claude Lévêque « Hymne à la joie » exhibition
From 21st of June to 20th of August 2011.
Open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11am to 7pm.
La Galerie des Galeries
1st floor of the main Galeries Lafayette
40, boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
France
T. : + 33 1 (0) 42 82 81 98
The Bordeauxthèque : sanctuary of the Bordeaux in Paris
Hidden away in the heart of the Lafayette Gourmet is a magical place for wine aficionados: the Bordeauxthèque. As its name implies, the Bordeauxthèque brings together up to 1 500 wine references exclusively from the Bordeaux region in its rotunda shaped home! Heaven on Earth for Jules, wine enthusiast and weekend enologist!
The complex is organised in a logical geographic way: the journey on the outskirts of the rotunda begins in Saint Estèphe, before heading to Pauillac, Saint Julien and Margaux. Then, a change of bank and we are in Pomerol, Saint-Emilio, Pessac Leognan before coming back to square one.
The insides of the rotunda are where the true treasures lie. In a chapel-shaped area, under soft lighting is where the biggest names can be found: Cheval-Blanc, Mouton Rothschild, Petrus, Haut-Brion…Jules trembles with pleasure while admiring a 1961 Margaux, gazes at 24 vintage Sauternes dating between 1899 and 2006 and is speechless before a 1945 Mouton worth 20 000€.
To conclude, the Bordeauxthèque is much more than just a cellar; it is a means to showcase all the Bordeaux related wines, securely kept away by a team of sommelier, each of which are as talkative as museum guides! Unknown quality wines and the cream of the crops of French wine, Jules is still searching for the ones that are missing from his collection…
Open Monday to Saturday from 09:30 am to 8pm, except Thursday until 9pm.
Bordeauxthèque / Lafayette Gourmet
48, boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
France
T. : +33.(0)1.40.23.52.25.
Jules has Paris at his feet at the Galeries’ Summer Terrace
Tempted to take a break, head in the clouds? Jules has an address just up his sleeve: the Summer Terrace at the Galeries Lafayette!
Located on the 8th and top floor of the department store, this fleeting spot is exceptional: panoramic views over the Parisian rooftops and monuments, the city of lights is at your feet! The décor is by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manky, currently big shots of interior architecture, and portrays a sense of tranquillity and zen.
As for the food, the menu has been assigned to Fumiko Kono, former chef of the Arpège, and Pierre Hermé, king of macarons. The result: fresh and original creations as only to be expected of these two chefs. The flavours subtly blend the traditional French cuisine with a Japanese twist.
The plus : Fumiko Kono has concocted a mixture of sweet and salty delights to go in a basket or a bento! Whichever takes your fancy!
A timeless moment but Jules recommends you reserve because the Terrace only holds 60 place settings which are grabbed within minutes!
On the 8th floor of the main store. Open Mondays to Saturdays from 12pm until 6pm.
La Terrasse
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
40, boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
France
Reservation by phone on +33.(0)1.42.82.89.46
Jules learns how to cook like a Chef !
Have you had enough of Jules always cooking pasta carbonara or scrambled eggs? Take the bull by its horns and offer him cooking lessons at l’Atelier des Chefs !
Established 6 years ago in the heart of Galeries Lafayette Maison Haussmann, l’Atelier des Chefs offers cooking lessons with only the most reputed Chefs. The kitchen space is all glass and very well equipped. With a capacity of 8 people at a time this is your chance to benefit from these special classes! The sessions last from 30 minutes to two hours depending on the theme you have chosen. Step one, you learn original and ‘easy to make at home’ recipes and benefit from tips and tricks from the Chef. Then, it is time to enjoy your creations around the host’s table and exchange with other students!
To whet your appetite, the next few themes will be focusing on sushi, brunch, Italian antipasti, recipes on the grill…to sum up, how to become a pro in the kitchen!
Now is the end of pasta carbonara, Jules will be able to conjure lovely little dishes like a Chef! Maybe he will even surprise you with a gastro candlelit dinner!
L’Atelier des Chefs aux Galeries Lafayette Maison
At the basement.
35, boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
France
T. : +33.(0)1. 49.70.97.50
Ready to change hair style?
Wanting a new look? Leave Jules behind for a few hours and dash to the Jean-Marc Maniatis hair salon located on the 2nd floor of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann !
The wild mid-length haircut à la Rolling Stones is all down to him, the short square fringe, sported on Sophie Marceau in L’amour Braque, is also his creation! Jean-Marc Maniatis is considered as one of today’s most legendary hairdressers! His secret weapon? To cut hair when its dry.
Even if the master has put away his pair of scissors, every hairdresser in every salon is trained with the Maniatis technique: the cut is carried out on blow dried hair so that it falls naturally. Then each hair strand is meticulously worked on as if the hair dresser sculpted the hair with small scissors! The result: a natural cut which respects the nature of the hair, makes it stand alone and last longer!
The +: The Maniatis Hair Salon also offers manicures, herbal reflexology treatments… the perfect time for a pampering session of absolute beauty and well-being!
2nd floor of the main shop.
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
40, boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
France
T. : +33.(0)1.42.82.07.09 (by appointment only)
Six good reasons why to go to Galeries Lafayette
The Galeries Lafayette is a town in a town measured at 70 000m2 which exists for more than 100 years. The equivalent of half the French population walks through their doors each year…! So when Jules goes to visit, he knows he will find an abundance of clothes, makeup, perfume and people, people, people! However what he does not know is that the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann offers a number of services (at a price or free of charge) to its clients! Personal shopper, deco consultant, cooking classes, unusual locations… those are six good reasons to go to the Galeries Lafayette!
- Women’s footwear department: knowing that a French woman buys on average six pairs of shoes a year, the women’s footwear department located underground of the Galeries does not disappoint! 6 000 m2, 150 brands, pairs of shoes ranging from 15 to 2000€, a shoe repair service and a spa dedicated exclusively to feet. It is impossible to leave this place empty handed!
Basement of the main shop.
- Personal shopper service: Jules feels that you are having difficulty finding your style! Do not panic, the Galeries Lafayette can offer you a personal shopper! In a private room, you will be able to try on the clothes that the stylist has concocted for you to suit your tastes, trends and budget (Free service).
If you are tempted by a complete makeover, this is also possible! Diagnosis of colours and silhouette, study of your wardrobe, trying on a selection of clothes in a private room, hair cut and colouring advice at the Maniatis salon and a makeup session with a professional… With all of this, Jules is bound to be happy!
2nd floor of the main shop.
By appointment, by phone +33 (0)1.42.82.35.50 or by email: ihervepenard@galerieslafayette.com
-The Terrasse Restaurant : On the 8th and top floor of the Galeries, Jules takes a break with his head in the clouds at the Terrasse Restaurant. The view on the Parisian roofs is unobstructed and the decor is sealed with the approval of Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku.
In the kitchen, it is the chefs Pierre Hermé and Fumiko Kono who offer a half traditional/ half modern menu where France meets Japan!
Eighth floor of the main shop. From Mondays to Saturdays, 12pm to 6pm.
Reservations by telephone: +33.(0)1.42.82.89.46
- The Bordeauxthèque : 12 000 references of Bordeaux wine ! Located at the heart of the Lafayette Gourmet, the Bordeauxthèque boasts bottles coming exclusively from Bordeaux ranging from 4 to 10 000€: Château Latour, Petrus, Yquem, Cheval-Blanc, Mouton Rothschild, Margaux, Haut-Brion… Jules is still on the search for a bottle missing in his collection! A place which will drive all (Bordeaux) wine amateurs crazy!
1st floor of the Lafayette Gourmet.
- The Archi Workshop : Jules dreams of redesigning his bachelor pad ! So, he seeks advice from decorators and interior designers at Lafayette Maison. From the renovation and rearrangement of an entire space to the simple decoration of one room… the experts will have the answer to all your questions!
2nd floor of Lafayette Maison. Information: +33.(0)1.42.82.34.38
- Chefs Workshop at the Galeries Lafayette Maison: Jules has always wanted to learn how to cook with a Chef, a real one! And with the Chefs Workshop at Lafayette Maison, he can! In an all glass and fully equipped kitchen, Jules can make a simple and original recipe, timed in an hour, which he can then make at home and benefit from the advice and tricks from a famous chef! Then voilà, in the stove!
Level -1 of Lafayette Maison, information on www.atelierdeschefs.fr
Open from Mondays to Saturdays, 9.30am to 8pm, except Thursdays until 9pm.
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
40, boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
France
T. : +33.(0)1.42.82.34.56
Lafayette Gourmet
48, boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
France
T. : +33.(0)1.40.23.52.25.
Lafayette Maison
35, boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
France
T. : +33.(0)1.42.82.34.56
A bubble of serenity in the heart of Galeries Lafayette
Between two shopping sprees, Jules has offered to his sweetheart a relaxation session at l’Espace Beauté Chanel ! Hidden on the third floor of Galeries Lafayette is this peaceful and serene haven: two big cabins with the brands’ colours: white, black and a hint of pink.
Put on a dressing gown and double C slippers and enter one of the cabins which have a futuristic design. Inside, everything is covered in white leather to give a purified and luxurious feel. A well-being bubble created in the heart of the bustling Galeries Lafayette.
Energizing Radiance treatment, Hydrating Cocoon treatment… regardless of the name of the therapy that you choose, the quality of the brands “Précision” and “Body Excellence de Chanel” as well as the gestures of the beauticians will leave you with your body hydrated and brilliant with a rested and relaxed mind! After a one or two hour break, you can find Jules who will be ready to conquer Paris!
The trick : l’Espace Beauté Chanel does not make anyone jealous ! The treatments are also designed for men! A good gift idea for Jules to relax! Do you think it could make him happy?
Espace Beauté Chanel at the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
40, Boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
France
T. : +33.(0)1.42.81.06.44.
