Each month, Flora di Carlo unveils for Acumen new discoveries or personal favorites: gourmet addresses, places to relax, and cultural events.
FAVORITE ADDRESSES:
Doki Doki Louvre: Japanese handrolls at the counter
Located at 59, rue Jean-Jacques-Rousseau in the 1st arrondissement , Doki Doki Louvre is one of the various Doki Doki addresses, also present on rue Marbeuf, rue des Martyrs and in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
The concept draws inspiration from the Japanese handroll bar, with a large central counter where the rolls are prepared in front of customers. The decor is minimalist and raw, featuring beige and charcoal gray stone, clean lines, and soft lighting. The overall effect blends Japanese influences with a New York vibe in a simple and straightforward atmosphere.
Upon tasting, the handrolls are served still warm with a very crispy nori sheet. The salmon is meltingly tender and very fresh, the bluefin tuna more intense and slightly spicy. The o -toro nigiri with fleur de sel are particularly delicate, while the salmon sashimi features a thick, unadorned cut. The menu remains simple and easy to choose from, a positioning consistent with the quality of the products and the overall experience offered.
59, rue Jean-Jacques-Rousseau, Paris 1st
Da Lucrezia Osteria: a new life for a historic address
In early 2026, Da Lucrezia Osteria opened at 171 rue de la Convention in the former premises of Grand Venise, a historic Italian address in the neighborhood. The restaurant captures the spirit of the place while adopting a more contemporary approach, all while maintaining an elegant and family-friendly atmosphere.
The dining room features warm tones, simple furnishings, a large fresco, and soft lighting reminiscent of grand Italian osterias . The service, attentive without being overly formal, is provided in a calm and friendly atmosphere.
Among the dishes we tasted, the roasted squash with stracciatella, hazelnuts, and herbs struck a perfect balance between sweetness and freshness. The rabbit-stuffed pasta was served with a tomato and olive sauce and a fragrant mushroom ragout. The slow-cooked beef in red wine arrived with creamy polenta seasoned with taleggio and pecorino cheeses. For dessert, the tiramisu remained true to the classic Italian version, while the pistachio crème brûlée was caramelized to order. The restaurant offers generous and refined Italian cuisine in a setting more sophisticated than a traditional trattoria.
171, rue de la Convention, Paris 15th
Faai: Thailand by the fire
After the two Naam locations in Lille and Belleville, Faaï is chef Anne Coppin's third restaurant. Recently opened, the establishment showcases fire and charcoal cooking with a more direct and contemporary Thai cuisine.
The restaurant is organized around an open kitchen with colorful decor: green walls, yellow benches, a few objects reminiscent of Thailand.
The menu is designed for sharing. Among the dishes we tasted, the massaman curry with confit beef is slow-cooked with mild spices and a hint of tamarind. The I-San chicken, grilled over charcoal, is served with a very spicy sauce. The glazed pork and green mango salad adds freshness and acidity. The grilled mushroom laap develops quite pronounced smoky flavors. The menu remains affordable for this level of cuisine and the attention to detail in the sauces and marinades. Head to Faaï!
15, rue Trousseau, Paris 11th
Brach x Kalios: a Greek terrace above Paris
Located on the first floor of Brach in the 16th arrondissement , the Terrasse du 1er marks the first collaboration between Brach and Kalios. Designed for the summer season, the terrace draws inspiration from the Cyclades with its blue and white color scheme, light curtains, light wood, and linen. The overall effect evokes a seaside home rather than a typical Parisian terrace.
Chef Adam Bentalha's menu draws inspiration from Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, featuring dishes designed for sharing. Warm pita bread served with Kalios olive oil makes a simple start to the meal. The meze selection includes smoked eggplant, tzatziki, hummus, and marinated vegetables. The reimagined dakos combines sun-dried tomatoes, mature beef carpaccio, and feta cheese. Mini pitas with smoked trout, grilled octopus with oregano, and sea bass ceviche offer fresher, more briny notes.
For dessert, pastry chef Fabien Emery works with ingredients closely associated with Greece, such as pistachio, olive oil, and orange. The Portokalopita, a Greek orange cake, is served with Greek yogurt. The chocolate mousse with olive oil is lighter and perfectly balanced, while the pistachio crème brûlée offers more floral notes.
The terrace also offers a cocktail menu featuring fresh herbs and olive oil, as well as a selection of Greek wines ranging from the mineral whites of Santorini to the more structured reds of the north. The overall effect is elegant and sunny, conceived as a Mediterranean escape in the heart of Paris.
1-7, rue Jean-Richepin, Paris 16th
Hotel Dame des Arts: an arty address in the heart of the Latin Quarter
Located in the 6th arrondissement , Hôtel Dame des Arts blends Left Bank style with contemporary design, offering direct views over the rooftops of Paris. The rooms feature clean lines, bespoke furniture, natural materials, and artwork discreetly integrated into the décor. Some rooms boast a private terrace with views of the Eiffel Tower or the rooftops of the Latin Quarter.
The restaurant and rooftop terrace enhance this elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast blends French classics with more international influences, featuring a selection of pastries, cheeses, and artisanal charcuterie. The hotel also boasts a fitness area with a curved wooden ceiling, equipped with solid wood NOHrD machines, and a sauna open all day.
4, rue Danton, Paris 6th
The flavors of Egypt and Tunisia revisited at Elbi
Elbi, chef Omar Dhiab's restaurant, offers Mediterranean cuisine inspired by his Egyptian and Tunisian heritage. Designed by the architectural firm Hauvette & Madani (MUR.MUR Architectes), the décor blends stainless steel, dark parquet flooring, and natural light around an open kitchen at the center of the dining room. The atmosphere, both vibrant and raw, is somewhere between a contemporary bistro and a wine bar.
The menu showcases a variety of cooking methods – grilled, roasted, or fried – with particular attention paid to spices, sauces, and textural contrasts. The pea ravioli with halloumi and preserved lemon offer a refreshing and balanced experience. The more substantial hawawshi , a bread stuffed with beef and lamb, reveals spicy and comforting flavors. The grilled pigeon, glazed with apricot and chili, develops more intense smoky notes, while the octopus served with a saffron bisque emphasizes a more delicate flavor.
For dessert, the orange blossom semolina cake offers a lighter, more contemporary take on classic Middle Eastern dishes. With its personal and expressive cuisine, Elbi has established itself as an accessible gastronomic destination, driven above all by the precision of its flavors and the generosity of its Mediterranean influences.
54, rue de Paradis, Paris 10th
FUGA R., a new rooftop bar with a view of the Eiffel Tower
The FUGA group unveils FUGA R., a new rooftop bar perched on the 12th floor of a building in the 8th arrondissement . The venue offers an unobstructed view of the rooftops of Paris and the Eiffel Tower.
The décor draws inspiration from Lanzarote's volcanic landscapes, featuring mineral materials, warm tones, and an atmosphere designed as a summer escape in the heart of the city. The rooftop features an outdoor kitchen and culinary events in a relaxed after-work setting.
28, rue de Monceau, Paris 8th
Blondie, the New York coffee shop Left Bank version
After several locations in the 9th , 10th , and 8th arrondissements , Blondie is opening a new coffee shop on the Left Bank, inspired by American brunches. Founded by Tom Abbar and Tanguy Kayser, the project combines specialty coffee roasted on-site with generous portions served all day.
The décor, designed by CUT architectures, blends concrete, steel, raw stone, and bold colors like electric blue and orange. The Rue du Bac location adopts the style of American television studios with velvet curtains, an open kitchen, and large, bright counters. The atmosphere remains lively and designed to feel like a true neighborhood spot.
On the coffee side, Blondie uses beans sourced primarily from South America and Africa, with a light roast done on-site. Their house blend, "Coelo," develops smoother and more balanced notes than classic roasts.
The food menu features classic American dishes with a modern twist. Among the must-tries, the pastrami and cheddar bun remains a comforting favorite, the crispy banh combines fried chicken with teriyaki sauce, while the tuna melt offers more indulgent flavors. For those with a sweet tooth, banana bread, gluten-free carrot cake, and ultra-soft cookies are perfect with coffee throughout the day.
The brunch, now served daily, includes pancakes with maple syrup, fried chicken waffles, grilled cheese, and more protein-rich dishes featuring eggs and homemade granola. The overall experience remains affordable and designed to be a daily hangout rather than just a coffee shop.
14, rue du Bac, Paris 7th
The Italian summer arrives at the Bvlgari Hotel Paris
This summer, Bvlgari Hotel Paris is launching "L'Estate Italiana", an experience centered around Italian cuisine, featuring pizzas from chef Pier Daniele Seu and ice creams from chef Niko Romito.
Located in a private garden, Il Ristorante – Niko Romito offers a contemporary take on Italian cuisine in an elegant setting featuring Parisian banquettes, brass accents, and Italian-made furniture. The atmosphere remains bright and intimate, a far cry from the grand dining rooms of more traditional luxury hotels.
Awarded three Michelin stars, Niko Romito develops Italian cuisine for Bvlgari hotels, focusing on the simplicity of ingredients and the precision of flavors. In Paris, chef Davide Capucchio leads the kitchens after a career spanning Milan, Shanghai, and several top Parisian restaurants.
For the summer season, the menu features signature pizzas with more modern recipes, as well as a selection of Italian gelato designed as an extension of the meal. The whole experience remains true to the spirit of the place: a refined, yet contemporary and light, Italian approach.
30, avenue George-V, Paris 8th
Les Bavards, the roguish bistro of Ménilmontant
In the 20th arrondissement of Paris, Les Bavards takes up the codes of the popular Parisian bistro with generous cuisine, comforting dishes and an atmosphere designed for large tables.
The menu features several classic brasserie dishes with a simple twist. Egg mayonnaise arrives with wholegrain mustard pickles, leeks vinaigrette are served with a fried soft-boiled egg, and the pâté en croûte remains very traditional. As for main courses, the Charolais ribeye steak, sausage and aligot, or the Comté cheese burger offer a gourmet bistro experience. Fish lovers can also choose a whole sea bream with beurre blanc sauce or a skate wing with capers and lemon.
Each dish can be accompanied by homemade sauces and sides such as dauphinoise potatoes, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, or fries. For dessert, chocolate mousse to share, Paris-Brest, and profiteroles contribute to the place's nostalgic, nostalgic atmosphere.
The address also functions as a true after-work spot with a happy hour extended until late at night, in a more lively atmosphere than that of a classic brasserie.
78, boulevard de Ménilmontant, Paris 20th
Paolina Caffè, a Milanese counter in the heart of Paris
After its first location in the Sentier district, Paolina Caffè is opening a new spot on rue de Turenne, inspired by Milan's historic bars. Founded by Nicolò Taillasson, who grew up between Italian and French cultures, the café pays homage to the counters where one can go from morning coffee to evening aperitivo , all from the same stool.
The decor echoes the style of 1950s Milanese cafes, with stainless steel, dark wood, a large central counter, and soft lighting. The overall effect is understated, retro, and very lively.
The roasted beans come from Verani, located near Lake Como. Espresso, macchiato, and caffè shakerato form the basis of the menu, along with a few signature drinks like the pistachio Paolina latte. At lunchtime, topped focaccias, bresaola, tomato and mozzarella salad, and carpaccio offer simple Italian fare. For those with a sweet tooth, cannolo , maritozzo , and bombolini are available to accompany coffee throughout the day.
In the evening, the place naturally shifts towards aperitivo with Spritz, Negroni, Italian wines and small plates to share, in an atmosphere more Milanese than Parisian coffee shop.
77, rue d'Aboukir , Paris 2nd arrondissement
La Baignoire by Lili, two restaurants in one
Located between Bonne Nouvelle and Strasbourg-Saint-Denis in the 2nd arrondissement , La Baignoire by Lili is the first restaurant opened by chef Alizée Rat after several culinary residencies across France. The establishment combines a Mediterranean bistro on the ground floor and a more intimate fine-dining restaurant in a vaulted cellar, named Le Bain de Minuit (Midnight Bath).
The decor blends a contemporary bistro feel with more rustic exposed stone in the cellar area. The overall atmosphere remains warm, lively, and quite intimate, with cuisine designed around sharing and seasonal ingredients.
The bistro's menu changes according to the day's deliveries, with a strong Mediterranean influence inspired by the chef's Corsican roots, as well as her travels to Italy, Greece, and the Levant. Among the dishes offered, green asparagus is served with homemade stracciatella and a citrus ravigote sauce with sunflower seeds. The crudo of the day's catch combines raw beets, fresh herbs, and a harissa-miso condiment in a more briny and spicy version. The duck breast gravlax plays on sweet and savory notes with endives, pears, and a balsamic cocoa sauce.
On the menu, the confit and shredded pork is served in lasagna with microgreens, while the spanakopita comes with a purée of smoked carrots with rosemary and pickled red onions. The fish of the day, marinated in citrus, is accompanied by a variety of cabbages and a more vibrant chili oil.
For dessert, the chocolate and roasted corn ganache blends popcorn caramel, fleur de sel and chili, while the lemon curd and lavender choux pastry remains fresher and more floral.
In the basement, Le Bain de Minuit offers a multi-course tasting menu with pairings of wine, beer, or cocktails. The chef develops a freer and more experimental approach there, while working with ingredients in a zero-waste manner between the two spaces.
7, rue Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle, Paris 2nd arrondissement
Tempora, the mirrored menu of the Bar at the InterContinental Paris Le Grand
At the InterContinental Paris Le Grand in the 9th arrondissement , the bar unveils Tempora, a new menu designed around the interplay of mirrors between cocktails and mocktails. The concept is based on a double-sided menu where each alcoholic creation has its non-alcoholic equivalent, to be discovered using a mirror placed on the table.
The scenography echoes this idea of reflection with a highly visual and more playful presentation than a traditional menu. The aim is not to offer an alcohol-free alternative, but two versions crafted with the same attention to flavors and textures.
Among the signature creations, Bom Hwa blends peach, rice milk, and cherry blossom iced tea in a very smooth and floral version. Hibiscal plays more on smoky and tangy notes with hibiscus and bissap. Rouge Printemps develops fruitier and fresher flavors around goji berries, while Red Velvet Old Fashioned focuses on notes of red berries, chocolate, and infused bourbon.
The menu is designed as a complete mixology experience, both for cocktails and their non-alcoholic versions.
2, rue Scribe, Paris 9th
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P'tit Deux also comes for lunch
Located on rue de la Fontaine-au-Roi in the 11th arrondissement , P'tit Deux is expanding its offerings with a lunch menu designed like a true neighborhood canteen. Behind the restaurant, chefs Tiphaine Mollard and Romain Casas, already the founders of the bistro Deux, continue to create simple and generous cuisine inspired by their Savoyard and Béarnese roots.
The place retains its bistro feel with its bar, large sunny terrace, and friendly atmosphere. The menu changes regularly according to the seasons and the producers, offering a concise selection of well-executed classics.
Among the dishes offered each week are Lyonnaise salad, eggs mayonnaise, homemade terrine, or leeks vinaigrette as starters. Main courses alternate between meat, fish, and vegetarian options, such as hand-cut sausage with mashed potatoes, hanger steak, cod Spanish-style, or chicken leg with cream sauce. Side dishes include homemade fries, creamy polenta, or seasonal vegetables.
For dessert, the floating island, apple crumble, or caramel-miso rice pudding contribute to the restaurant's comforting atmosphere. Despite careful sourcing and entirely homemade cuisine, the overall approach remains accessible.
57, rue de la Fontaine-au-Roi, Paris 11th
Cagnard, a seasonal restaurant somewhere between Mediterranean and contemporary bistro
Located in Paris, Cagnard offers a fairly free-spirited seasonal cuisine, blending Mediterranean influences, French produce, and a contemporary bistro feel. The dining room is understated and welcoming, with minimalist decor, raw wood, soft lighting, and closely spaced tables that create a lively atmosphere without being overly formal.
The menu plays on fairly direct yet precise pairings. For starters, the perfect egg is served with a cream of peas, horseradish, and chestnut, while the octopus carpaccio combines apple, anchovies, and saffron in a more briny dish. The duck tartare, enhanced with guanciale and a rich jus, develops deeper flavors.
On the main courses, the cauliflower prepared with parsnips, brioche, and vanilla remains very indulgent despite its vegetable base. The pork belly arrives with Swiss chard, potatoes, and a Metaxa jus, while the lean meat emphasizes freshness with celery, dill, and capers. The lamb tournedos accompanied by broad beans and peanut harissa adds a spicier touch.
The desserts maintain a comforting theme with chocolate dulce de leche French toast , hazelnut praline rice pudding, or orange blossom and pistachio ice cream. At lunchtime, the restaurant also offers a more affordable menu featuring bistro dishes and seasonal produce.
5, rue des Petits-Hôtels, Paris 10th
In Paris, Sunday lunch takes on an Italian flair at the restaurant L'Assaggio
Just steps from Place Vendôme, the L'Assaggio restaurant, located within the Hôtel Castille, offers a taste of Italy with its "Pranzo della Domenica" (Sunday Lunch). Inspired by the tradition of large Sunday family meals, this weekly gathering invites you to take your time over generous and convivial cuisine.
The experience begins in one of the neighborhood's most beautiful courtyards. Paved and adorned with a fountain inspired by Roman architecture, it evokes an Italian villa more than a Parisian hotel. Surrounded by frescoes and Mediterranean vegetation, this secluded terrace offers a particularly pleasant setting in the warmer months.
The cuisine is helmed by Michelin-starred Piedmontese chef Ugo Alciati, while executive chef Marco Terenghi oversees the menu's execution. True to the spirit of the Italian Sunday lunch, the menu emphasizes sharing with a series of appetizers served in the center of the table.
Lunch begins with an assortment of antipasti to share, in the purest Italian tradition. The menu includes the chef's arancini, a bruschetta topped with antichi tomatoes dressed with fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil, crispy zucchini blossom fritters, 24-month aged prosciutto di Parma, and 36-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano "Vacche Rosse." A pepper stuffed with tuna, accompanied by mayonnaise and parsley, completes this generous first course. The primo piatto then features homemade trofie pasta served with fresh basil pesto. For the main course, the chef offers roast beef with a salad and roasted potatoes. Finally, the meal concludes with a tiramisu served by the ladleful, a nod to the traditional Italian family desserts that conclude Sunday lunches.
Conceived as a true celebration of the Italian art of living, this Sunday menu features a set menu at an affordable price considering the setting and the quality of the ingredients. It's the perfect place to extend your weekend in an atmosphere reminiscent of the long family meals found throughout Italy.
33-37, rue Cambon, Paris 1st
SPAS & WELLNESS: A LUXURIOUS BREAK
Re-Set, the social wellness club that focuses on hot and cold
Located in a former post office in the 9th arrondissement , Re-Set has developed a "social wellness club" concept centered around contrast therapy , a practice that alternates between sauna, cold baths, and guided breathing. Conceived as a place for physical and mental recovery, the space blends well-being, sports recovery, and group activities.
The club spans 400 square meters with a highly immersive aesthetic: subdued lighting, raw materials, stainless steel, dark arches, and illuminated pools. The circuit plays on variations in temperature, humidity, and sound intensity to support the different phases of recovery. The large communal sauna becomes the focal point of the space, designed as a place for both socializing and relaxation.
Inspired by Nordic baths and Japanese onsen , Re-Set takes the principles of hot and cold therapy and applies them to a more contemporary and urban setting. Sessions alternate between exposure to cold, dry heat, and breathing exercises to promote recovery, circulation, and stress management.
Founded by Thomas Verdier and Pierre-Etienne Boulay, the space champions a more accessible approach to well-being, far removed from traditional gyms or ultra-technological biohacking . Here, the experience is primarily based on the body's rhythm, the collective, and the repetition of rituals.
5, rue Laffitte, Paris 9th
A green getaway near Nantes
Located in Vertou, near Nantes, the Château du Portereau has reopened after a complete renovation by Kraft Places. This 16th - century estate, formerly owned by the Lefèvre-Utile family and then by the Maisons du Monde group, now houses a hotel, spa, restaurant, and open-air café in a large park bordering the Sèvre river.
The estate extends around the historic castle, restored former stables, and several buildings surrounded by centuries-old trees. The 26 rooms and suites feature elegant and bright décor with views of the park, the fountain, or the river, creating a tranquil and nature-oriented setting.
On the restaurant side, L'Attilio is run by chef Attilio Marrazzo, trained under Sergio Mei and Joël Robuchon. His cuisine blends Italian influences and French gastronomy, featuring seasonal produce from local producers. Meals can be enjoyed on the terrace in fine weather or in the more intimate dining rooms of the estate.
The Shaman spa, housed in the former pavilion, completes the experience with a sauna, a hammam, treatment rooms, and an outdoor jacuzzi overlooking the surrounding greenery. In summer, a riverside café on the banks of the Sèvre River also brings the estate to life with live music in a relaxed atmosphere.
Le Portereau, Vertou
An intimate portrait of de Gaulle at the heart of the 1940 debacle
Presented out of competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, La Bataille de Gaulle revisits the first days of the Appeal of June 18 and the birth of the Resistance around the figure of General Charles de Gaulle.
The film recounts the weeks leading up to his departure for London, in a France that is collapsing after the armistice of June 1940. Politically isolated and still unknown to the general public, de Gaulle tries to convince people that the war is not over despite the French defeat.
The narrative intertwines a personal journey with the gradual rise of the first resistance networks, involving soldiers, high school students, and civilians from France, Africa, and England. The film adopts a more human and political approach than a strictly military one, focusing on the doubts, isolation, and unwavering determination of the future leader of Free France.
Hamlet revisited in a contemporary London
Hamlet transposes Shakespeare's tragedy to contemporary London, between affluent neighborhoods, the London Underground, and the suburbs. Directed by Aneil Karia, the film follows a modern-day Hamlet haunted by his father's death and drawn into a spiral of violence and paranoia.
The story navigates between different social realities of the English capital, from circles of power to homeless camps, with a more urban and edgy staging than classic adaptations.
In the cast, Riz Ahmed plays Hamlet opposite Morfydd Clark and Joe Alwyn. The screenplay by Michael Lesslie retains the central themes of the play – revenge, madness, and power – but delivers a more contemporary and political version.
An open-air exhibition in the Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Until July 27, the Faubourg Saint-Honoré district is hosting an open-air exhibition dedicated to Theodoulos Gregoriou, organized as part of Cyprus's presidency of the Council of the European Union. Installed in the Place de l'Église-Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption in the 1st arrondissement , the artworks occupy the public space, creating a space that blends heritage and contemporary art.
The exhibition brings together four sculptures inspired by archaeological remains, revisited with a more contemporary approach. Created using 3D printing from white and grey cement, the pieces play on the notions of memory, urban transformation, and the superimposition of eras.
Conceived as a free open-air trail, the project brings art, architecture and digital innovation into dialogue at the heart of the Parisian landscape.
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Lee Miller, photographer between surrealism and war
Until August 2, 2026, the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris is dedicating a major retrospective to Lee Miller, the largest organized in France in nearly twenty years. The exhibition brings together some 250 vintage and contemporary photographs retracing his entire career, from modeling in New York to war reportage in Europe.
Long reduced to her role as a muse of the Surrealist movement and Man Ray's partner, Lee Miller emerges here as a major figure in 20th-century photography . The exhibition revisits her photographic experiments in Paris during the 1930s, her work for Vogue , her portraits of artists, as well as her years spent in Egypt and then London during the Second World War.
The exhibition gives significant space to her work as a war correspondent. Accredited by the American army in 1942, she photographed the bombing of London, the Liberation, and then the Dachau and Buchenwald camps just after their discovery by the Allies. Some of her iconic images bear witness to her very personal perspective on the conflict, focusing more on the human and psychological scars of war than on the fighting itself.
The exhibition concludes with a look at his life in post-war Sussex, encompassing private portraits, fashion photography, and more personal experiments.
Hilma af Klint, a hidden pioneer of abstraction
From May 6 to August 30, 2026, the Grand Palais and the Centre Pompidou will dedicate a major exhibition to Hilma af Klint, a leading figure of abstraction who has long remained overlooked. Presented for the first time in France as a monographic exhibition, it revisits the visionary work of the artist, created even before the major historical figures of abstraction such as Wassily Kandinsky or Kazimir Malevich.
The exhibition notably highlights the monumental cycle of Temple Paintings , created between 1906 and 1915, including the series of the Ten Largest . Spirals, geometric shapes, very bright colors and organic motifs compose a work strongly linked to spirituality, science and esoteric research of the early 20th century.
Trained in Stockholm, Hilma af Klint pursued a more classical academic practice alongside an abstract body of work that she chose to keep secret during her lifetime. Influenced by theosophy and the séances she participated in with a circle of women artists, she developed a highly personal visual language centered on invisible forces and cosmic harmony. The exhibition also explores the late rediscovery of her work and the place of women artists in the history of modern art and abstraction.
Petit Bain celebrates its 15th anniversary with a brand new aquatic DJ set by Brodinski
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Petit Bain is going all out. On Saturday, July 4th, the cultural venue moored on the banks of the Seine will offer an experience as festive as it is unexpected: a nighttime swim with music at the Joséphine Baker swimming pool, set to a DJ set by Brodinski at sunset.
From 20:30 p.m. to 22:30 p.m., the French producer and DJ will take over the pools for a set with his feet in the water, conceived as a prelude to the club night organized afterward at Petit Bain. Access to this summer interlude will be reserved for club ticket holders, subject to availability.
A key figure in the French electronic music scene, Louis Brodinski established himself in the 2000s as one of the major players in the Parisian electro revival. A former resident DJ at Social Club and close to DJ Mehdi, he co-founded the Bromance label in 2011, which supported the emergence of artists such as Gesaffelstein and Club Cheval. His career has since taken him to major international stages, from the United States to Australia, while he has developed a musical universe at the crossroads of techno, rap, and sonic experimentation. After Brava in 2015, he released Mono City in 2026 , a more radical album that continues his exploration of electronic textures.
This aquatic DJ set is part of Petit Bain's 15th anniversary celebrations, taking place from July 2nd to 5th. For four days, concerts, performances, meet-and-greets, and parties will follow one another, retracing the history of this iconic cultural venue while envisioning its future. True to its core values, Petit Bain intends to celebrate fifteen years of creativity, commitment, and conviviality through a program focused on sharing, music, and the visions of tomorrow.
