Nathalie Duchêne, one-time cute Belgian girl and now cute Parisian girl, is an actress, bloggess, and DJette in the coolest clubs (le Silencio, Ballroom, and le Montana) and for top fashion brands (Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Maje, and Sandro). She tells us today where she likes to chill, shop, party, and eat.
Nathalie Duchene
Le Café de flore
Le Café de Flore is a safe bet–authentic, true and for me the real Saint Germain! You’re always running into friends there, and there’s always a lot happening if you take time to sit and watch. Perfect before a tour at le Montana!
Cafe de Flore /Â 172 Boulevard Saint-Germain
Broken Arm
A new concept store in le Marais–a place where you can buy the latest pair of Carven shoes or order le plat du jour made with love. A prominent spot near my place, in front of le Square du Temple–bright, avant garde, friendly. A good place to chill all afternoon.
The Broken Arm / 12 rue Perrée 75003
Le Silencio
After descending the strange staircase, guests at le Silencio are plunged into a very particular world, far from the usual Parisian cancans. I’m not just saying this because I mix there, but there is an excellent musical selection–very eclectic–which really varies according to the DJs.
Le Silencio /Â 142 rue Montmartre 75002
Le Beefclub
With its 60’s decor, and located in the heart of la rue Jean Jacques Rousseau, le Beefclub is THE only restaurant which makes me want to eat meat–English meat smoked and baked in a coal oven. A real delight!!!
Beefclub / 58, rue Jean Jacques Rousseau, 75001
Higuma
A succulent Japanese restaurant located on the rue Saint Anne, where we can savor ramen and the best gyozas in Paris (in my opinion)! The decor resembles that of a big canteen, but the contents of my plate make me forget any snobbishness of the decor.
Higuma /Â 32 bis Rue Sainte-Anne 75001
La grande épicerie
Because every time I go to Saint Germain (I live in le Marais) I can’t keep myself from coming back with my arms full! I always want to buy everything! Particularly the American products–you can find cookies and sweets there that you can’t find anywhere else.
La Grande Epicerie / 38 Rue de Sèvres  75007
