Clara Kong Vila
--01 How is Paris nowadays?
I just moved to this city but i’m living my best life hahaha. Paris is cool, fun, and fresh. There’s so many things to do and you feel the energy of this city all the time in the streets. I would love to stay for long, Paris has my heart.
--02 Where is your happy place/sanctuary in Paris and why?
My sanctuary is my apartment !! and all the little parks in Le Marais just to sit down and chill a bit enjoying the greens in a bench while you’re still in the middle of the city. Then when they close at 7 grabbing a drink with my friends in our favorite wine bars or when the weather is good in La Seine or Canal St Martin !! Also love just biking everywhere, the city is beautiful and makes you happy just looking at it.
--03 What do you think is the most interesting creative scene in the city right now?
The fashion and arts scene is huge in Paris ! If you’re in that scene too you’re constantly stimulated and inspired by what the city has to offer. I would recommend checking all the temporal art exhibitions not only the typical museums !! There’s always something going on and there are galleries everywhere, so stroll around!
--04 What are 3 places in Paris (bars, clubs, restaurants, stores...) you would bring a friend visiting you to?
I would bring a friend for a vintage shopping tour like to Paris Paris, Gaijin Paris, The Room… all the shops around Le Marais and going to the flea markets too ! Yvon Lambert, Bonjour Jacob, OFR are musts too. Best places to buy books and magazines. and 100% would obligate everyone to eat asian food in Paris ! It's so good here. I love the donburis and currys in Pontochoux and the chinese restaurants around Palais Garnier Also Bambino, Lolo Cave à manger, Déviant, Chez Jeannete, Pamela, Silencio Club…
--05 What is something you believe Paris is currently missing?
More sun and less cold weather (I’m Spanish so it was obvious). I’m used to it but having the river in the middle of the city without the possibility to jump and swim just kills me.
