It’s freezing outside, and the sofa is calling your name. The good news? You can keep warm without spending the whole day cooped up at home. We’ve tracked down three activities for hibernating in style in Paris. On the agenda: a plush rug made with your own hands, a coffee topped with latte art worthy of Paris’s sexiest coffee shops, and some well-deserved downtime in a private spa. Let the cozy season begin!
The Softest
How about making the plushest rug in your living room? Head to the 19th arrondissement and Alice’s studio-boutique to discover tufting, the craft that’s taking social media by storm. Armed with a tufting gun—a quirky little tool that shoots yarn—you’ll fill your canvas with colors of your choice from a wide selection, while Alice is on hand with plenty of helpful tips. Good to know: your design needs to be prepared before the workshop and sent to Alice by text message. Keep it simple, with solid blocks of color rather than gradients, and you’re all set! You’ll leave with your very own rug (up to 45–50 cm), which just needs a few finishing touches at home: letting the glue dry and trimming the pile. Alice will explain everything.
The Most Technical
Who hasn’t dreamed of making a coffee every morning that looks as good as one from a coffee shop? Here’s a delicious way to start the day! At Mark’s workshop, led by a barista trainer and specialty coffee consultant, you’ll begin with a tasting to discover the world of exceptional coffee beans before getting hands-on behind the machine. The goal: learn how to texture milk to create a smooth, creamy foam (with plant-based milk taking center stage, though cow’s milk is also available). Not feeling confident with the steam wand? An automatic frother lets you focus solely on the pouring technique. Then comes the fun part: drawing designs. You’ll start with a heart, move on to a tulip, and, if you’re feeling ambitious, try your hand at the leaf to create the famous rosetta.
The Most Relaxing
What could be better than letting warm water wash over you while it’s freezing outside? In the 11th arrondissement, this private spa welcomes you for 50 minutes of pure escapism, just for you and your partner or your BFF (up to three people). First stop: the bubbling hot tub and its multisensory pool, featuring a waterfall to soothe your neck and powerful hydromassage jets to work their magic on your back and feet. Next, head to the hammam for enveloping warmth that purifies the skin and boosts circulation. All in a private space, with no crowds or queues.
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