In the 19th century, before being associated to a street or a hotel, Paul Gavarni was an artist. So, it appears natural that it was important to learn more about the story of this personality, exceedingly popular in Paris. This is the reason why, this week will be dedicated to his life and his work.

Caricaturist for Parisian Newspapers
Sulpice-Hippolyte-Guillaume Chevalier, was born in 1804, in Paris, he took the pseudonym of Gavarni in 1829, after several travels in Pyrenees. Watercolorist and draughtsman, he made more than two thousand lithographs in 40 years. Late in the 1820′s he worked for newspapers as la Mode, le Charivari (satirical and anti-monarchist journal) and L’Illustration, which received his series “Pipe Smokers”. He sketched with pleasure the society under Louis-Philippe and the Second Empire, sometimes with a bitter look.

Illustrator of Le Diable à Paris
He also took part to illustration of many books, published by Pierre-Jules Hetzel. Notably
Le Diable à Paris, which contains texts written by Honoré de Balzac and Georges Sand. He has also illustrated Carnaval à Paris, Enfants Terribles, and Fourberies des Femmes, among others. His last work, entitled Douze Mois, had been published in L’Illustration shortly afterward his death.

If you want to learn more about this great artist, don’t miss next articles on Wednesday and Friday, on the Gavarni hotel’s blog!

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To end this girly week, after Tara Jarmon and Maje, the Gavarni hotel has not chosen the last brand by chance. Everybody knows the angel wings that adorn the fashion addict’s backs. This Rock & Glam look is signed Bérénice, a brand that imposes the sensual, naive, chic and sweet woman. We go wild for its 100% cashmere pullovers, pastel basics, perfect to spend a cocooning winter. So, what brand do you prefer?

Open from Monday to Saturday, from 10 am to 7.30 pm.

Bérénice
28, rue de Passy
75016 Paris
France
T.: +33 01 42 24 00 94

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We told you about Tara Jarmon and her Parisian style on Monday, and now, on Wednesday (children and shopping day) we go for the brand Maje, rue de la Pompe! We have to admit that all fashionistas love this brand for its authentic and feminine look (not to mention these adorable dresses). After having created the brand Sandro with her sister, Judith Milgrom, the Maje’s founder, has launched her own brand in 2000. Since, she never stopped to make fashion victims dreaming, all around the world.

Winter Trend? Our hearts melt for the folk-rock collection, very feminine, like this black velvet waisted jacket and satin collar, definitely a must-have!

Opened from Monday to Sunday, from 10.30 am to 7.30 pm (10am to 8 pm during sales).

Maje
143, rue de la Pompe
75016 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 45 53 19 92
contact@maje.com

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Since the Gavarni hotel team loves fashion, we have decided to present you, this week, three stores that Parisian girls adore… At the 51, rue de Passy, we find Tara Jarmon, a woman fashion store that totally moves with the times. The founder of the eponymous brand keeps up a simple and chic style, opting for elegance rather than standardization. She finds her inspiration in the greatest Hollywood cinema icons.

Detail makes the silhouette: a meticulous crease here, a close-fitting dart there. Tara Jarmon sublimates bodies and glorifies femininity just as true Haute Couture Houses do. This winter, clothes are more than flashy, purple overalls, and turquoise or fuchsia pink coats. Sales period is certainly exhausting for fashion victims, but don’t give up, the rue de Passy is very close from the Gavarni hotel.

Open from Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm.

Tara Jarmon
51, rue de Passy
75016 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 45 24 65 20

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The 9th arrondissement is definitely  full of very greedy places! As the recent arrival of Causses shows it: the “Fabrique de soupes salades et sandwiches” and “l’Alimentation générale de qualité” a delicatessen inspired by the Slow Food principles. Here, products are so much fresh, colored and perfumed that we feel like in a village market. From seasonal vegetable and fruits, to eggs, cheeses and hams, passing by sausages, Vins nature and the other tasty pleasures, they’re all chosen with a close precision according to the traditional know-how. Furthermore, all fresh products are bio. For busy people, at lunch time, ready-cooked dishes are prepared at the Fabrique, with the food presented in the delicatessen. And for the bravest people, cooking lessons are given. All epi-curious will go wild for this address.

Open from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 9.30pm, on Sunday from 9am to 2pm.

Causses
55, rue Notre-Dame de Lorette
75009 Paris
France
contact@causses.org

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Opened in 1889, the Guimet Museum has the biggest Asian art collection, out of Asia. Everything begun when Emile Guimet, industrialist and erudite from Lyon, set about traveling all around the world and especially to Japan, China and India. He brought back huge art collections. They come from all Asian countries, and are limited to archeological items and ancient art. Contemporary art is also highlighted through temporary exhibitions. Permanent collections take us away, and we discover treasures that fulfill Afghanistan, Himalayas, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, India, China, Japan and Korean. Are you ready for an amazing trip through space and time?

Open everyday, from 10am to 6pm, except on Tuesday.
Fee admission: €7.50 (free under 26).

Crédit photo: Chameau bâte et son chamelier / Epoque Tang, deuxième moitié du VIIe s.

Photo Credit: : Bodhisattva / Indonesia, origin unknown

Photo Credit: Avalokiteshvara 1000 arms, chonsu Kwanum posal

Guimet National Museum of Asian Art
6, Place d’Iéna
75116 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 56 52 53 00

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The Salon Vivez-Nature opens its doors for the 36th time, a news that makes all Eco-citizens happy! We still finding a lot of organic products, and always more ideas to live a green life! As every year, various ateliers are suggested, all dedicated to the sustainable development. Of course, producers, breeders, farmers and distributors are presents to help you in your ethical step, and giving you the best of their products. Let’s meet at the first 2012 bio fair!

The Salon Vivez-Nature takes place from January 20th to 23rd, 2012 from 10.30am to 8pm, at the Espace Champerret.
Fee Admission: €5.

Salon Vivez-Nature Espace Champerret
Porte de Champerret
75017 Paris
France

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L’occaserie is an ultra-chic secondhand shop, which suggests clothes, bags and jewels from the greatest French brands. From Chanel to Vuitton, Cartier and Mauboussin, here, no need to loose your mind, thanks to Claire Tugendhat you always get what you want. Since the opening of the first store in 1974, 4 other stores has been opened in the same arrondissement. A smart alternative to department stores that satisfies all fashion victims.

Open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 11am to 7pm.

Photo credit: Blog CLIC

L’Occaserie
21, rue de l’Annonciation
75016 Paris
France
T.: +33 (0)1 45 25 11 38

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Last December, in Tokyo, the Eco-Products 2011 took place, and Sony has revealed its last creation: an organic battery that runs on waste papers. Energy is generated by the digestion of sugar molecule contained in papers. Inspired by termite, which eat wood to get energy, pieces of papers are put in water and enzymes that extract sugar. After having been mixed, the liquid is put in the “bio battery”. Then, it can be used to power a small fan or a mp3. Although this battery is too small to replace bigger ones used for our electronics devices, Sony intends sell them someday. No launching date has yet been announced, but, bio stack have a future, for sure!

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While an Eco-responsible revolution is coming, smallest gesture in favor of the sustainable development counts. So, the Gavarni hotel has decided to highlight the innovating concepts which make themselves a name in the Eco-citizen sphere.

Ejector Jack

Did you know that even when they’re off, electronic devices plugged still consume energy? Laziness or forgetting, our planet suffers. Imagined by Pumping Tap designers, jacks have a spring, which throws plugged devices out after 10 min of inactivity. Clever, isn’t?

Smart Trailing Socket

Odixion has developed a range of trailing sockect which saves energy. More than easy, they detect the sleep mode and turn the power supply off, even for peripherals. Over-consumption and electric chocs are over.

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