Educational farms play an essential role in environmental and agricultural education especially for urban families who are often disconnected from rural reality By recreating a direct link between the visitor and the animal these places enable young and old alike to discover the cycle of nature the origin of food and to learn more about the various chickens Throughparticipatory workshops, feedings, walks and pickings the farms enable the little ones to discover biodiversity and the older ones to learn more about the ways of cultivating and raising animals on a farm a veritable institution combining heritage and transmission This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here By 2024-12-31T03:40:00+00:00 Advanced air mobility developer Volocopter has entered insolvency proceedings as it pledges to continue its quest for funding “Volocopter GmbH filed an application for the opening of insolvency proceedings at the Karlsruhe Local Court on 26 December 2024,” says the company Volocopter conducted demonstration flights at 2024’s Paris Olympics “The Karlsruhe Local Court began the provisional insolvency administration the following day and appointed Tobias Wahl and attorney at Anchor Rechtsanwältegesellschaft mbH The company observes that it has conducted a number of successful funding rounds and claims “one of the lowest burn rates in the industry” amid an “extremely difficult financial environment.” its recent extensive fund-raising exercises have come up dry making it impossible to keep operating outside of insolvency the start-up company is nearing the finish line to obtain aircraft type certification and launch its urban eVTOL with an eye to “developing a restructuring concept by the end of February.” Volocopter’s finances have been of concern since at least April when it lost its bid to gain €100 million ($104 million) in loan guarantees from the German government chief executive Dirk Hoke said that insolvency was possible In September Hoke announced that he would step down at the end of February 2025 Volocopter had intended to launch commercial operations of VoloCity at this year’s Paris Summer Olympics but had to be satisfied with conducting a series of demonstration flights under a permit-to-fly as security concerns took precedence six of which took place at the newly built vertiport at the aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole and one at the Palace of Versailles Chinese national airframer AVIC is conducting tests with two new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as EHang’s EH216-S makes its first flight in Mexico A Swiss start-up with a unique concept hopes to be the first to bring to market a purpose-built electric training aircraft Volocopter has named ex-Lilium executive Oliver Vogelgesang as its new chief financial officer Lilium’s collapse has claimed another victim with German battery supplier CustomCells – which had pledged to fund the electric air taxi developer’s revival – now itself facing insolvency AALTO has claimed a new stratospheric flight record with its Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station with one of its vehicles having remained airborne for more than two months Qatar Airways’ cargo division is to be the launch customer for the Boeing 777-200LR freighter conversion programme established by US-based Mammoth Freighters The disclosure follows the initial test flight of the prototype converted aircraft (N705DN) following its modification at Aspire MRO in Fort Worth FlightGlobal is the global aviation community’s primary source of news analytics and advisory services to connect the aviation community globally and help organisations shape their business strategies identify new opportunities and make better decisions faster Site powered by Webvision Cloud member-first insights and commentary on the global aviation industry Calicéo Saint-Cyr-l'École has become the largest spa in the Île-de-France region September 16, 2023 marked the opening of a veritable giant haven of peace near Paris: Calicéo Saint-Cyr-l’École, the region’s largest spa spread over 5,000 square meters. In this autumnal period when grey skies set in and the cold makes itself felt this haven of well-being offers a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of Paris The Calicéo Saint-Cyr-l’ École experience is built around three universes dedicated to relaxation the baths invite you to plunge into warm waters with a variety of indoor and outdoor pools Vast outdoor terraces provide relaxation in summer and winter alike hammams and activities of all kinds help to preserve your health the spa offers a range of activities in dedicated pools taught by certified coaches and adaptable to all levels the Spa world promises the ultimate in relaxation the facility was unveiled under an impressive wooden dome and large skylights diffusing soft light featuring sustainable materials and geothermal heating solutions underlines the Group’s commitment to preserving the environment to face the end of winter and get away from the hustle and bustle of the capital for a while there’s nothing like a little wellness break at the heart of this 1,000-person center you’ll need less than an hour from Gare Montparnasse on line N Calicéo Versailles Saint-Cyr l’École – 4 boulevard Georges-Marie Guynemer – Saint Cyr l’École Looking for a wellness break? We set off to discover Calicéo Versailles - Saint-Cyr l'Ecole this spa offers a veritable paradise of relaxation the vast outdoor terraces with heated pools as well as the many Jacuzzis and massaging jets are an invitation to uninhibited relaxation and evenaquagym oraquabike sessions to keep you feeling good The great thing about Calicéo is that even if the weather's not great You'll feel like you've just stepped into the water lulled by the bubbles and back-relaxing massage jets You can tone your legs in the hot-cold water course which has the added benefit of stimulating circulation The courageous can even go so far as to rub themselves with salted ice while the brave among us sacrifice themselves to basking in the various hammams and saunas There are a number of different packages available for enjoying the benefits of this aquatic space. From a two-hour pass at €26 to a full-day Esprit Libre pass at €40, or a 5-hour Tempo pass that can be used whenever you like, there's no shortage of options Numerous massages and sounds are also on the menu You can access these evenings without reservation and at no extra charge with your 2-hour Pass the Calicéo brand has six facilities to its credit with openings planned in various cities over the coming years The Saint-Cyr-l'École center will have a capacity of 500 people Another area dedicated to preserving health capital has been set up: For lovers ofaquatic activities, Calicéo also offers a pool for aquagym,aquabiking,aquatraining andaquapilates a modular space is designed to accommodate professionals such as osteopaths and physiotherapists if you're looking for a true moment of escape and well-being this is the perfect destination to discover Volocopter has completed a program of operational flight testing for its VoloCity eVTOL aircraft at the Aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l’École near Pairs and its Paris vertiport network The crewed VoloCity aircraft’s test flights from the Saint-Cyr-l’École vertiport which was built bespoke for the aircraft by French airport company Groupe ADP 18-rotor VoloCity has a range of 22 miles (35km) and a top speed of 69mph (110km/h) which was founded in 2011 has said it plans to begin commercially operating its eVTOL aircraft this year The operational validation phase consisted of a series of test flights using approved flight routes in Paris and included flight maneuvers to and from the vertiport and battery charging and management at vertiports The validation testing used an eVTOL-bespoke and route-approved location in Saint-Cyr-l’École to gather data that will be used to improve its aircraft operations The Volcopter / ADP vertiport network includes Saint-Cyr L’Ecole in the Ile-de-France alongside Paris-Charles de Gaulle Volocopter and Groupe ADP worked together for three years to gain regulatory approval for the aircraft and infrastructure so they could run VoloCity passenger flights during the Paris Olympics. However, the approvals could not be achieved in time, with reports indicating that the delays centred on the certification of the eVTOL aircraft’s motors Volocopter was granted a permit to fly from the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) for the operational testing campaign required in advance of receiving Type Certification from EASA “City launches take time to establish a foothold on the ground Volocopter has become an embodiment of trust and Paris has become one of the most advanced IAM [Innovative Air Mobility] networks in the world “We still aspire to fly at the Austerlitz vertiport later this year we concentrate on the Type Certification of the VoloCity and will start the test phase of emergency medical services in Germany together with our partner ADAC Luftrettung in 2025.” test flights are carried out without passengers we will test emergency medical flights with AP-HP the Ile-de-France University Hospital Centre Innovation in the field of aeronautics needs time to remove obstacles regarding safety but we remain convinced that new carbon-free air mobilities around eVTOLs will offer helpful services that go way beyond the transportation of passengers.” Volocopter concluded its series of operational flight tests with a photo opp / test flight at the Palace of Versailles and an “aspiration” to return to Paris later in the year to fly the VoloCity in central Paris In a similar move to Volocopter, USA-based eVTOL aircraft developer Archer Aviation has committed to launching vertiports and routes for its Midnight aircraft before the next Olympics in Los Angeles “Establishing our LA network ahead of the global events that are coming to the region over the next four years is a milestone that will put Midnight on display for the whole world to see,” said Adam Goldstein “LA is known for its horrendous traffic – our goal is to offer a safer faster and sustainable alternative travel option.” engineering and industry for the last 20 years Initially writing about subjects from nuclear submarines to autonomous cars to future design and manufacturing technologies he was editor of a leading UK-based engineering magazine before becoming editor of Aerospace Testing in 2017 Get the 'best of the week' from this website direct to your inbox every Wednesday Volocopter won’t be operating an air taxi service at the Paris Olympics after all, following a delay in the certification of its aircraft’s engine, AFP reports The setback deals a major blow to the German startup which has been lobbying hard for several months to get its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles ready in time for the Games In July, French authorities cleared Volocopter’s two-seater, 18-rotor craft for takeoff. The mini-copters were going to whisk passengers, including French president Emmanuel Macron to and from a “vertiport” built on a barge on the River Seine certification for the air taxi’s engines has been delayed by a few weeks Volocopter CEO Dirk Hoke told AFP that the hold up was due to “an American supplier who was not capable of providing what he had promised.” bunq & many more confirmed for TNW Conference 2025 investors and innovation champions in Amsterdam on June 19 & 20 However, Volocopter will conduct test flights without passengers at an aerodrome in the town of Saint Cyr l’Ecole hoped that operating flights at the Paris Olympics would draw global attention to its technology Air taxi startups and their backers believe the electric aircraft could offer a low-carbon alternative to cars even plan to use them as emergency rescue or medical vehicles air taxis have so far yet to live up to the hype — and the million-dollar bets of deep-pocketed venture capitalists Volocopter remains committed to getting its eVTOLs off the ground the company will carry out two years of test flights in the Paris region Hoke called this as a “learning period” designed to win over the public’s trust Volocopter will need €25mn-€30mn for the two years of demonstration flights around Paris according to the AFP — and between €200mn-€300mn to come to market In May, the Financial Times reported that Volocopter was in “urgent talks” to secure fresh funding to fuel its growth plans The startup was in talks with existing and new European-based investors to support the “stabilisation of the company,” Hoke told the paper Volocopter is currently building a new aircraft with four seats that could be ready by late 2026 if the track record of eVTOL startups is anything to go by I’d take that timeline with a big pinch of salt Get the most important tech news in your inbox each week (Files) A Volocopter Volocity air taxi is seen during a demonstration flight at the Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole airfield in Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole Berlin: Flying taxi startup Volocopter said Monday it was filing for insolvency days after another fellow German company in the field "Despite recent intensive fundraising efforts finding a viable solution to maintain regular operations outside of insolvency proceedings has not been possible," Volocopter said in a statement adding that the filing was made on December 26 and court-appointed administrator Tobias Wahl said that the aim was "to develop a restructuring concept by the end of February" Volocopter had been aiming to enter the market in 2025 with its two-seater "Volocity" electric air taxi model It suffered a setback when it had to cancel test flights in Paris during this summer's Olympics at short notice when the certification for its aircraft engine didn't come through in time Volocopter said that the Volocity model had fulfilled 75 percent of the criteria required by the European Union's Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) The firm is also working on a five-seater model which it hopes to present in 2027 Germany's entrants in the burgeoning "electric vertical take-off and landing" (eVTOL) sector have struggled to keep up with US and Chinese competition Last week a company set up by a consortium of European and North American investors swooped in to save Lilium Lilium has also been developing small electric-powered jets that can take off and land vertically That case renewed debate about Germany's support -- or lack thereof -- for the country's startup scene Critics have long lamented a dearth of funding for young comparing the situation in Germany unfavourably with that in the United States and elsewhere Lilium's boss Klaus Roewe said that other countries were actively backing his firm's rivals in a highly competitive field Volocopter CEO Dirk Hoke told Capital magazine this year that "in a sector which is as technologically complex and capital-intensive as ours Paris Secret brings you the best ideas for school outings and educational visits in Paris Do you have a whole group of children to look after or are you a teacher who can’t think of any more fun and educational school outings The editors of Paris Secret have come up with a few ideas for group activities specially adapted to impress young and old alike Put on your schoolbag and follow the guide The Cité des Enfants offers two dedicated universes classified by age and the other (temporarily closed) to 5-12 year-olds explore a labyrinth or work together on a construction site It’s proven that having fun develops their physical and opens them up to the world and to others there’s no reason not to give it a try Wednesday is kids' day! Why not make the most of it and create some wonderful memories? In Paris and throughout theÎle-de-France region, there's a whole host of family outings to choose from let's get the kids on board for what promises to be an adventurous day we've put together a roundup of must-do family activities in Paris It's the promise of a day full of laughter wonderful discoveries and sweet moments that await you in the four corners of the Paris region From playrooms and sensational experiences to cinema Sortiraparis guarantees great family activities this Wednesday PS: see you next Wednesday on this page for a new program of unmissable family outings in Paris and the Ile-de-France region Open-air film festivals in Paris: must-sees for spring-summer 2025Discover the free open-air film festivals not to be missed in Paris this spring-summer 2025 to enjoy star-studded screenings. 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[Read more] Cocorico, the free educational farm in Herblay-sur-Seine (95)In Herblay-sur-Seine, don't miss Cocorico, the town's educational farm: free and open to all, it's a great opportunity for a family outing to the farm. [Read more] Tutankhamun and the Golden Scarab at Théâtre le BoutToutankhamon et le Scarabée d'Or, the children's show directed by Alexandre Delimoges based on the work by Martin Leloup, returns to Théâtre Le Bout until June 18, 2025. [Read more] Pierre et la Princesse ensorcelée at Théâtre Le BoutThe children's show "Pierre et la princesse ensorcelée" returns to Théâtre Le Bout until June 18, 2025. [Read more] Baby-friendly screenings at the Cinéma du PanthéonIn the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon cinema offers sessions where you can bring your baby, every Friday. [Read more] Family plan: free skateboard lessons every Wednesday at Ground ControlAlmost every Wednesday, Ground Control hosts introductory skateboarding workshops for children aged 6 and over. [Read more] TRIBU, the recreational café for families in the 9th arrondissementLocated on rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, TRIBU is a kid-friendly venue in the 9th arrondissement, with a great program of activities for young and old all week long! 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Sitting in front of his restaurant Sven Chartier took a moment to enjoy the autumn sun Before tidying away the dozens of wine boxes piled up on his waxed concrete floor he took in the view and lets his gaze fall on the Saint-Germain church which has overlooked the village of Préaux-du-Perche for the last eight hundred years Michelin-starred chef from Paris chose to settle down in a small village of 487 inhabitants located to the west of the capital a restaurant near Bourse metro station in central Paris that was always packed out and we came here for a family break before looking for a new place to live in the capital and I started growing vegetables behind my house I learned a lot from working the land and enjoyed finding more time Why would I ever leave the sweet comfort of the countryside which allows me to work less and differently?" explained this epicurean You have 92.19% of this article left to read Lecture du Monde en cours sur un autre appareil Vous pouvez lire Le Monde sur un seul appareil à la fois Ce message s’affichera sur l’autre appareil Parce qu’une autre personne (ou vous) est en train de lire Le Monde avec ce compte sur un autre appareil Vous ne pouvez lire Le Monde que sur un seul appareil à la fois (ordinateur En cliquant sur « Continuer à lire ici » et en vous assurant que vous êtes la seule personne à consulter Le Monde avec ce compte Que se passera-t-il si vous continuez à lire ici Ce dernier restera connecté avec ce compte Vous pouvez vous connecter avec votre compte sur autant d’appareils que vous le souhaitez mais en les utilisant à des moments différents Nous vous conseillons de modifier votre mot de passe Votre abonnement n’autorise pas la lecture de cet article merci de contacter notre service commercial Say goodbye to salon massages and this time try one of the region'soriginal and atypical wellness experiences offering real little bubbles of relaxation sound relaxation with Tibetan bowls - these are just a few of the capital's not-to-be-missed new experiences Spa Mamabali: Bali in ParisThe Spa Mamabali is the address you should know if you feel like going to Bali but without leaving Paris. This place offers a Balinese getaway in the heart of Paris. [Read more] discover the capital's best wellness centers the club is one of the best in the Paris region and ranked in the top tier at the start of the season home games are not just basketball fixtures which were already on the program when they played at the Halle Carpentier you can support the club from the capital live Take your seats Once a royal farm, the Ferme de Gally in Saint-Cyr l' École stillretains a certain panache from that era, as the site is adjacent to the park of the Château de Versailles Of the three Gally farms in the Ile-de-France region Saint-Cyr 's is the largest: and with good reason You can also climb aboard a real tractor and drive it (for real) where three trails await you for a fun and educational stroll You can transform yourself into a tiny insect by slipping into the skin of a little beast and discover the wild animals of the Ile-de-France region.. Then off to the educational farm for a workshop (at extra cost) to discover and if you don't know anything about vegetable gardening don't panic: we'll explain everything to you before you leave for the picking fields After a sporty harvest, we're off to Café de Gally, the farm's cocooning spot, for a hot drink and a delicious cake. Next door, don't miss the delicious crêpes and galettes made with local ingredients at the brand-new Crêperie de Gally during your lunch break take a trip to the huge Farm store to stock up on fresh produce (yoghurts fruit and vegetables for the whole week: enough to eat local the store features a beautiful "garden center" section with countless potted plants at very attractive prices and a second-hand decorating section that's entirely second-hand It's a great place to find nuggets for your garden So, shall we spend a day at the Ferme de Gally in Saint-Cyr l'École soon You may know the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l' École for its animals, its family visits, its creative workshops for children... But now the name is sure to stick in your head, as the farm has just opened its own crêperie: the Crêperie de Gally Set ina sheltered indoor garden, this is the perfect opportunity to take a well-deserved meal break after a morning spent wandering between the farm's maze, various animal enclosures, pickingfields.. the emphasis is onconviviality above all else: everyone takes a seat around the large tables most of it from the département or the region the eggs are organic and come from a farm 10 km from here the wheat flour used for the crêpes is ground at the Moulins de Versailles and all the products are bought from the Saint-Cyr farm store you can opt for the classic whole-wheat galette with its ham-egg-cheese combo such as the delicious galette with chorizo,eggplant and fresh goat's cheese you can also count on the classics with sugar such as apple crumble with a scoop of vanilla ice cream a sweet crêpe and a glass of apple juice for €13 (up to age 10) to keep the kids occupied during their meal the restaurant has coloring pages and children's books available For a gourmet address to try out with family to mark the 10th anniversary of the switch to organic dairy cows on site You've got 45 minutes to make "Montorgueil", the Bergerie's famous cheese that takes visitors through all the steps involved in transforming milk into cheese in the form of riddles It's an opportunity to discover that the cows' milk is processed directly at the Bergerie and that dairy products are made using traditional methods La Bergerie aims to raise awareness of the challenges of organic and sustainable farming a mission you'll need to complete to receive your diploma and be able to taste the famous dairy products bank holiday and every day during zone C vacations at 2pm If you like to work on your cardio, boxing is the ideal sport! Punch Boxing offers a new approach with group classes combining bootcamp and boxing All you have to do is slip on your gloves and follow the coach's voice to let off steam for 50 minutes In concrete terms, how does agroup PunchBoxingclass work Although the number of participants per class is fairly large you're either in the Bootcamp section or the Boxing section The coach starts the music and explains the exercises to each of the two groups (which are explained again on a screen in front of you in case you forget) and you're off for 50 minutes of letting go to music If you don't like impact or cardio, Punch Boxing might not be for you These group classes are designed for people who want to get their cardio pumping while strengthening their muscles to the accompaniment of music although it's aimed at all levels and each person can choose to adapt their exercises Part of the Monday Sport Club group , Punch Boxing was created in 2019 by a sports enthusiast inspired by the group class models of gyms in the USA. Their brand-new gym has just opened in République but you can also go for a musical workout at Punch Boxing Neuilly This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation Easter' s just around the corner why not sign up with your family (or friends for that matter) to take part in one of the egg hunts on offer in the département this April 2025 little chocolate eggs just don't taste the same (we assure you) unless you've spent an hour wandering through fields and gardens to find them but it's out of the question to cross the whole Île-de-France region and leave the département to get there or if your favorite egg hunt of all time takes place there here's a great selection to help you find the one that's sure to delight young and old alike From nature-painting egg hunts on farms or in open spaces to prince and princess egg hunts in the department's châteaux Easter 2025: egg hunt and game at Villa Savoye (78)On Sunday, April 20, 2025, the Villa Savoye is organizing an Easter event, complete with egg hunt and game. [Read more] Easter 2025: egg hunt at Maisons-Laffitte Tourist Office (78)From April 9 to 16, 2025, the Maisons-Laffitte Tourist Office is organizing an egg hunt for children: the good news is that it's free! [Read more] Easter egg hunt 2025, at the Fournaise museum in Chatou (78)From April 19 to 21, 2025, the Musée Fournaise is organizing a big Easter egg hunt for children. We're off! [Read more] Easter egg hunt 2025 on a pony, at the Rambouillet equestrian center (78)On Sunday, April 20, 2025, join us at the Centre Equestre de Rambouillet for a very special egg hunt! [Read more] Easter 2025: egg hunt at Maison Léon Blum, Jouy-en-Josas (78)On Saturday, April 19, 2025, join us at Maison Blum, near Jouy-en-Josas, for a special Easter egg hunt. [Read more] Easter Egg Hunt 2025, among the monuments of France Miniature (78)Looking for a good egg hunt in the Yvelines? Head for France Miniature, the theme park with its many treasures, which is unveiling a special Easter trail from April 19 to 21, 2025 . [Read more] Easter 2025: an egg hunt in the heart of nature at Espace Rambouillet (78)During Easter weekend, from April 18 to 21, 2025, Espace Rambouillet is organizing a big egg hunt for children. [Read more] Easter Egg Hunt 2025 at Thoiry ZooSafari (78)The Thoiry Estate Easter Egg Hunt returns this year on Sunday April 20 and Monday April 21, 2025, to the delight of young and old alike. An original egg hunt combining chocolate and animal discovery! [Read more] Easter 2025: egg hunt and children's entertainment in Houilles (78)To celebrate Easter 2025, the town of Houilles in the Yvelines department is organizing a large-scale egg hunt and a host of activities for children. [Read more] If you're a fan of running for a good cause, don't miss the No Finish Line Paris. For more than ten years, this solidarity race has been the first non-stop race to be held in the capital participants are invited to cover as much distance as possible To collect as many donations as possible over three days sinceeach kilometer run equals one euro in the kitty of the following associations: Médecins du Monde and Samusocial de Paris A single number is issued for the entire event, giving access to the village and the course over the three days. So you can come and run a few kilometers in the morning before going to work, and in the evening on your way back! A steady stream of runners should be flocking to the Parc André Citroen For those who can't make it to the capital there's also a connected version of the race Does your beard need trimming? Does your hair deserve a real cut or just a little freshening up? Then head to Alexandrom, the hairdresser and barber of Maison Alexandre de Paris, which has taken up permanent residence on the second floor of Galeries Lafayette Homme following the success of the pop-up store that opened its doors from November 12 Parisians and men passing through the capital are eagerly awaiting a visit to this 53m2 corner A great spot that pampers men in the best possible way Alexandrom has been designed as a unique space just like its hair salon on Avenue Matignon the hair experts at the Alexandrom corner will be distilling advice to men on how to care for their beards and hair a visit to Alexandrom is your assurance of a dream hairstyle for the summer vacations Shall we get our beard trimmed and our hair styled which is admittedly a bit out in the middle of nowhere enables the pub-restaurant to combine its brewing activities with a lively atmosphere without disturbing the neighborhood And so it was thatAnthony Pautrat, winner of the French Burger Championship last March, came to La Ménagerie du Roi to (finally) treat us to his winning creation"Ruminez-moi" the Brewpub looks like a warehouse in the middle of the Champs-Elysées it's here that the company's organic craft beers are made (and you can buy them on the premises to take away) a beautiful mural that takes you on a journey a concert area and video projector for sports evenings Outside, a large terrace with pallet-benches and large tables awaits us to enjoy the sunshine We sit down at the table to discover the à la carte menu started out as a pastry chef in Versailles and worked at Lenôtre and in various tea rooms in Paris He gave it all up to go and work in Australia he was forced to return to France and eventually found a position as a cook in Montigny-le-Bretonneux his first experience as a chef in the kitchen in 2023 he received the invitation card for the Coupe de France du Burger he finished 3rd in Ile-de-France for his first participation given that the preparation had been quite extensive Although disappointed by his first participation This new participation was made all the more difficult by the fact that his company did not support him and obtained the help of acquaintances at the CFA in Versailles to train in competition situations then the national final with a perfect score He then left the restaurant where he was working to settle down and see what doors were opening to him aware that he couldn't set up his own business in two weeks he decided to accept Hugo's proposal from the Ménagerie du Roi So it's only recently that we've been able to taste this year's winning burger he imagined a bun inspired by Lenôtre's bostock mousseline brioches baked in a cylinder mold that allows the brioche to rise to the top and composed his burger exclusively with internal sections toasted with clarified hazelnut butter As the theme of this year's event was"Beef Spirit" the chef decided to take his inspiration from beef: corn he decided to create a hot sauce made with cream of corn and whisky To this is added a salad mix on top of which are roasted and vinegared cereal seed pickles The minced steak is then cooked in smoked hay butter on which Anthony places a slice of 100% natural cooked with a blowtorch to give it its opaline caramelization a crispy IGP coppa chip with Espelette chilli pepper and voilà with flavors that are a little off the beaten track We finish with some of the chef's delicious pastries. The excellent French toast with seasonal strawberries and the generous profiterole are our specialties. Don't forget to book in advance is often fully booked and you may not find a seat How about a trip to the King's Menagerie Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health with events focusing on nature in the city and urban agriculture These wild plant seeds from the Paris region help local wildlife by providing food and shelter wildlife provides a service to plants through pollination and seed dispersal- an essential interdependence for biodiversity Among the plants distributed are chamomile local plants that contribute to the greening and biodiversity of the capital The program includes potting and sowing workshops run by the Maison du Jardinage, information on training and job opportunities in green spaces with theEcole Du Breuil awareness-raising activities on compost and waste management Several associations will be present, including the LPO , which will be showing curiosities about birds and the biodiversity that surrounds us, the Société Nationale d'Horticulture de France and PikPik Environnement The family-friendly event will also feature a mobile toy library run by the Au temps du jeu association, and musical entertainment by the Pikolo Brass band The perfect combination of good value and free entertainment Finding the right barber isn't always easy, and it's not always a relaxing experience... As with hairdressers, it's hard to find the right person to show your face off to its best advantage. And if you're in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, near Montmartre, your search may come to an end at Belom Paris located in the heart of the district on rue Lamarck Belom Paris is a little more than a barbershop To bring together in a single space all treatments relating to men's well-being It's a slightly different salon from the one in Issy-les-Moulineaux too: the one in Montmartre is an "old-fashioned" salon in the purest tradition of the Parisian barbershop of yesteryear The salon's services are equally traditional with scissors and razors rather than clippers used for hairdressing Everything is done to make you even more beautiful than you already are eye treatments and hand and foot beauty treatments a true moment of relaxation and well-being within everyone's reach Looking for something to do over the weekend The editors of Paris Secret have compiled the best ideas for all kinds of outings it’s the same old story: what’s on this weekend look no further than Paris Secret for the must-sees of the moment family outings… All you have to do is pick from this list of must-do activities where an 850 m² multi-science trail offers visitors of all ages an immersion into the heart of science experiment and play with science through a series of wacky activities a static electricity test… It’s a real treat Located in the Le Coin des Barons boutique this immersive corner will become your favorite HQ plush toys and a rich program of events throughout the year 📍Location: 48 bis rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris the 4* Château de Villiers-le-Mahieu is a true haven of peace that’s a must-see this weekend everything is designed to help you unwind take part in a yoga class or relax in the spa The château’s comfortable guest rooms overlook the moat and offer a relaxing setting savor a generously-stocked all-you-can-eat buffet of delicious dishes Perfect for a weekend in the country with the family France’s oldest funfair is back at last come and enjoy the many thrilling rides and attractions this weekend you’ll find everything your heart desires: churros It boasts magnificent formal gardens and an impressive aqueduct 🍔Location: 75 Rue du Docteur Vaillant 78210 Saint Cyr l’Ecole This weekend we’re off to Anciennement Modern the first thrift shop specializing in French vintage from the 20s to the 80s Chris offers a lovingly-curated selection of work You’ll find nuggets that will immediately make a difference to your look 📍Location: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame – Pl Take the crème de la crème of Parisian stand-up and you’ve got the recipe for the Sebastopol Comedy Club ‘s magical evenings you can enjoy stand-up evenings as unusual as they are hilarious All that’s missing is you to spice up this spicy cocktail Would you like to relax by the beach or in the jungle, without leaving the capital? Spa Luxury Paris, located in Levallois-Perret just a few minutes by metro from the capital immersive spas with themes that take us on a journey enjoy an hour or two in an extraordinary setting Spa Luxury Paris also offers an"Evasion Pack" which combines the private spa and massage L'Académie du Mouvement is a bit like the temple of well-being: once you've passed through the door of what's nicknamed "the M" you come here to be in your own bubble and take the time to recharge your batteries in a variety of ways and other magical rooms to recharge your batteries and do a general reset in your week like all academics who have come here to take a break from their hectic lifestyles you can do crawl laps in the large 25 m pool try your hand at an aquasport class in the square pool (aquabiking mediation sessions or relaxation in the water.. you can opt for a workout session in the dedicated gym upstairs a room dedicated to mediation and relaxation or a space for group classes where you can gently tone your muscles by taking part in a pilates Once you've toned, muscled, sheathed and strengthened your body, you're off to discover the relaxation area of theAcadémie du Mouvement A reading and relaxation area is also available at reception