Parisians , if you’re looking for some place to forget this August dull weather , we only have one advice: le Pavillon des Canaux. This place is not only a kafetaria and a restaurant with an amazing decoration , but it’s also the place to meet! You can practise yoga , work in a co-working space dedicated to new technologies , or attend the shootings of Arte shows. A must-see , a must-go , a must-do: we absolutely LOVE it!
How does it work? It’s very simple , you can choose any room of the house to enjoy a cup of coffee , a glass of wine or a diner with your friends. Every room has its own decoration and is a small world in itself. Our guided tour:
The Coffice
A coworking space with good coffee , a good wifi connection and something which is quite rare: a wonderful decoration!
We fall for:
- The bright coral colour among the monochrome atmosphere;
- The pictures scotchtaped on the walls using coloured masking tape.
We fall for:
- The large raw wooden table keeping a friendly and communal spirit;
- The large customized armchair and its surprising tints and patterns.
We fall for:
- The graphic and coloured lamps;
- The DIY spirit.
The dining-room
We fall for:
- The combination of lime green and “duck blue”;
- The retro furniture.
The blue living-room known as “the explorer lounge”
We fall for:
- The motley mix of items and furniture;
- The mix of white , blue and gold.
We fall for:
- The birdy wallpaper;
- The fake fur on the seat.
We fall for:
- The wallpaper just on a small part of the wall;
- The second-hand and retro furniture.
The Red Lounge
We fall for:
- The old-fashioned atmosphere which contrasts with the modern fluo color on the wall.
We fall for:
- The coloured lampshade framework used as ceiling lights (Watch here a DIY tutorial in English);
- The geometric wallpaper;
- The combination of colours: red and green
We keep in mind:
- The coloured ribbons holding the shelf;
- The same ribbons used as curtain loops.
Ground Floor Restroom
We fall for:
- This punchy green giving a life to the room;
- The checker board pattern on the floor.
We keep in mind:
- One section of the wall is kept white not to feel stifled;
- The yard lamp used as ceiling lights.
Staircase
- The geometric wallpaper on the risers;
- The pattern repeated at the bottom of the wall and looking like cement tiles.
Bathroom
- The idea of having a drink in the bathtub;
- The bathtub “duck blue” color.
The "Duck Blue" Lounge
- The combination of red and “duck blue”;
- The neo-Baroque inspiration.
The Pink Room
- The romantic spirit;
- The two-coloured walls: powdered pink and taupe.
The Guest Room
Kitchen
- The retro decor;
- The combination of geometric patterns
And besides this amazing decoration , I want to underline the following points: the atmosphere is great , the waiters are perfect , the menu is wonderful and the food memorable. In short... go! >> Le Pavillon des Canaux , 39 quai de Loire , 19°. (M° Stalingrad). Map. Open everyday from 10AM to midnight. Tel: 01 42 57 58 70.
Pictures: @awayoflooking-leblog.fr.