Prêt-à-Promener—Caroline de Maigret Takes Us on a Walking Tour of Her Paris Inline
Photo: Amy Verner1/9Caroline de Maigret stands outside the Musée de la Vie Romantique, a home once frequented by a who’s who of mid-19th-century artists. Today it remains a setting preserved in time as other parts of the Ninth Arrondissement show signs of change.
Photo: Caroline de Maigret2/9Whether for quick meals or work meetings, Le Mansart functions as De Maigret’s go-to bar-café at any time of day. The unpretentious setting and steady stream of characters offer a solid sense of the South Pigalle vibe.
Photo: Caroline de Maigret3/9Look closely and you’ll spot Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé—in the black-and-white photo. Given its nearness to the neighborhood’s theaters and concert calls, À la Cloche d’Or has a long history of attracting performers and related personalities. According to De Maigret, they arrive postshow and stay very, very late.
Photo: Caroline de Maigret4/9La Lasgneria, aka Lalà, plays into the overarching food trend (currently in Paris, if not exhausted elsewhere) of offering one dish done to perfection countless ways. Measuring simply by the smell of simmering sauce, there’s a reason why this restaurant no larger than a kitchen is among De Maigret’s faves.
Photo: Caroline de Maigret5/9If South Pigalle abounds with local flavor, Debeaulieu is an unparalleled destination for color. The unassuming flower shop, founded by Pierre Banchereau, is known for its extroverted-meets-elegant arrangements.
