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Food & Drink Pairings With and Without Alcohol: The Signature Experience at Nectar
Accommodation manager at Maison Mère

At Nectar, pairing isn’t just an option — it’s an essential part of the dining experience. Whether you choose wine pairings or alcohol-free creations, the goal remains the same: highlight the emotion of each dish through flavor, tension, and balance. 

If you’re searching for a restaurant in Paris with exceptional food and wine pairings, or a place that elevates alcohol-free pairings to the same level, Nectar offers one of the most original and modern approaches in the city. 

 

 

Food & Drink Pairings With and Without Alcohol: The Signature Experience at Nectar
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Top 6 Christmas Markets in Paris 2025: Magic & Craftsmanship
Accommodation manager at Maison Mère

Winter gently settles over Paris. Shop windows glow, the scent of mulled wine mingles with roasted chestnuts, and the city slips into its shimmering winter coat.
In the 9th arrondissement, Maison Mère a four-star boutique hotel becomes a warm refuge where the magic of the holiday season truly comes alive.

This year, it’s impossible to resist wandering through Paris’s Christmas markets: places of sharing, creativity, and indulgence.

Top 6 Christmas Markets in Paris 2025: Magic & Craftsmanship
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What to Do in Paris This Weekend, 22–23 November?
Accommodation manager at Maison Mère

Paris in November has that special charm found in cities that know how to welcome winter before it officially arrives. The lights switch on earlier, façades glisten under a fine drizzle, cafés smell of hot tea, and the streets of the 9th district pulse with creative energy.
Whether you’re planning a city break, a cultural escape or a weekend in search of local experiences, the weekend of 22–23 November promises to be rich, inspiring and warm. In the heart of the neighbourhood, Maison Mère, a 4-star lifestyle hotel, becomes your home-away-from-home: a living, artistic, welcoming space—perfect for exploring Paris differently.

What to Do in Paris This Weekend, 22–23 November?
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The Best Local Spots Around Maison Mère.

There are a thousand ways to discover Paris.
But the most beautiful surprises often hide just around the corner.
A few minutes from the Grands Boulevards and Pigalle, Maison Mère sits at the heart of a vibrant ecosystem: neighbourhood cafés, designer boutiques, hidden workshops, and bistronomic tables that tell the story of authentic Paris.
Between bohemian alleys and secret addresses, let’s explore the best local spots around Maison Mère — handpicked for curious travellers and lovers of everyday Parisian life.

The Best Local Spots Around Maison Mère.
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