Autumn in Paris: a beautiful (and contradictory) walk

We will use the hotels as the axis of this tour, one of many possible. Let's start with the Sookie, a new little hotel in the Marais that departs from Parisian clichés in substance and form. It takes its name from a Grant Green song and is inspired by the world of 1950s jazz.

This translates into interiors designed by the Desyeux Delaye duo and a palette of earth, green and dusty pink.

You may arrive looking for the hotel and find a coffee: you are in the right place, because this Coffee Shop is an integral part of the Sookie. The aroma of coffee, the enveloping decoration and the location make this place a private accommodation.

Nearby is the Carnavalet Museum which, through its 625,000 artifacts, tells the story of the city. This is a city classic that has just been reopened and updated by Norwegian studio Snøhetta. Here is the paradox we are talking about: yesterday and today.

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In the Marais, several places have just opened that, perhaps, symbolize tomorrow. One is the space of an art gallery that already has offices in San Gimignano, Beijing, Havana, Rome and São Paulo, and has opened in a former fur warehouse.

It is called Galleria Continua, it has a spectacular space and the intention of throbbing strongly in the city. And, very importantly, don't look back.

Another is a cafe-sauna, an idea of ​​the Belleyme brand. This crazy concept confirms that Paris, like so many western cities, is obsessed with well-being and, in its search, tries different formats.

Another is a store called For Life, for men's clothing for now; Until then, it's normal. The funny thing is that you can't buy in this store: you choose the garment, try it on and order it. They will make it to order and you will pick it up later on the spot. The future is this and Paris, without having to be modern because it already is, knows it well.