PVA magazine (Mars-Avril 2020)

1 Navellou Fleurs 49, rue Condorcet, Paris 9 e (01 48 78 78 90). 2 Atelier boutique ébénisterie 22, rue Condorcet Paris 9 e . 3 Popelini 44, rue des Martyrs, Paris 9 e (01 42 81 35 79). 4 Librairie L’Atelier 9 59, rue des Martyrs, Paris 9 e (09 64 00 17 31).

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Walking down the Rue Condorcet, Sarah stops to chat with Jacques, a cabinetmaker 2 . “Is this eagle made of bronze?”, she asks. “Abso- lutely”, says the craftsman, who restores furniture and lighting in his workshop-boutique, “I seek out interesting post-war and 18th- century objects”. Sarah has bought pendant lamps from him and appreciates how “Jacques gives a soul to objects and narrates their fascinating story”. While strolling on the Rue desMar- tyrs, she indulges in a quick chou à la crème from Popelini 3 . The owner, Sonia, offers this delicate pastry exclusively (€2.50), avail- able in various avours: ganache with Valrhona, fresh Iranian pista- chio, and many more. “They’re so fresh and light, I can eat four at a time!” confesses Sarah. The barber browses the shelves at L’Atelier 9 bookstore 4 . “I enjoy coming here with my son, who’s an avid reader. They offer a timely selection and bring life to the neighbourhood.” Next up, Mamie Blue 5 on Rue

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Rochechouart, where Sarah buys or rents clothes and accessories from the 20s to the 70s. “We have everything but Marilyn Monroe’s garter belt!” laughs owner Brigitte Chiron, sporting a 1950’s fin- ger-wave hairstyle. Brigitte is an expert at revamping and copy- ing vintage clothes, thanks to her background as a stylist. Today, she shows Sarah a cute leather jacket: “This sexy cut brings out your Emma Peel side!” exclaims Brigitte. At nearby Papilles Coffeehouse 6 Sarah, sporting new leather ankle boots, relaxes at her favourite table. “I come here for brunch. I love the Guacamour: mashed avo- cado with fresh herbs, shallots, lime and toasted country bread. Everything is made fresh. I

« Je chine des objets d’après-guerre et du XVIII e siècle », précise-t-il. Sarah lui a acheté des lampes à ba- lancier. « Jacques donne une âme aux objets et c’est passionnant d’en connaître l’histoire. » En ânant rue des Martyrs, elle craque pour un chou à la crème de chez Popelini 3 . La boutique de Sonia propose un seul produit – 2,50 € la pièce –, décliné en différents parfums : ganache au Valrhona, pistache d’Iran, etc. « Je peux enmanger quatre à la suite, avoue Sarah. C’est frais et léger.» Plus haut, la barbière navigue entre les rayons de la librairie L’Atelier 9 4 . « Je viens aussi avec mon ls,ungrandlecteur.Lasélection est pertinente. Ce lieu fait partie

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