Memory, friendship, and a city of personal reasons.
For Timothée Verrecchia, Paris is mapped by attachment — each address tied to a friend, a memory, or a city loved and missed.
In his Paris, mornings may begin at Sant Ambroeus, afternoons pass through the sculpture gardens of the Musée Rodin or the quiet studio of Musée Zadkine, and evenings settle into Yen, Anima, Sushi Shunei, or Pierre Touitou’s intimate dining room at 19 Saint Roch. Tailoring houses like Husbands and specialist boutiques such as Horloges et Pendules reflect the city’s enduring devotion to craft, while streets like Rue Monsieur-le-Prince carry personal histories.
A Paris shaped by friendship and quiet rituals, seen through the perspective of a keen observer of culture.
SANT AMBROEUS
Because I get to dogsit Maurice, Ali’s dog. Long a New York institution founded by restaurateur Ali Reza, the iconic Milanese café recently opened in Paris, bringing its signature pastries, espresso culture, and elegant Italian dining.
YEN
Because I miss Tokyo. The most Japanese Parisian institution, famous for its handmade soba noodles and minimalist Tokyoite atmosphere.
ANIMA
Because Marco Marzilli has the best smile and pizza in town. Anima is one of Paris’s chicest Neapolitan pizza spots, well known among Germanopratins.
SUSHI SHUNEI
Because I still miss Tokyo! A highly regarded omakase counter where chefs Chizuko Kimura and Takeshi Morooka serve meticulous Edomae-style sushi.
19 SAINT ROCH
Because Pierre Touitou, the chef-owner, makes music with food. In an intimate dining room of wood, mirrors, and tiled floors, Pierre composes seasonal dishes with creativity and precision.
MUSEE RODIN
Because of The Kiss. A former hôtel particulier and garden museum dedicated to the work of Auguste Rodin, where sculpture and nature meet in one of the most poetic settings in Paris.
MUSEE ZADKINE
Because Paris will always be a refuge for dreamers. The intimate former studio of sculptor Ossip Zadkine, tucked away near the Luxembourg Gardens. The spirit of the early-20th-century Paris art scene still lingers here.
HORLOGES ET PENDULES
Because money doesn’t buy time! A discreet boutique dedicated to exceptional vintage and collectible watches, a destination for serious collectors.
HUSBANDS
Because founder Nicolas Gabard knows how to speak to me. A Parisian tailoring house known for its distinctive approach to contemporary suits and modern menswear.
RUE MONSİEUR-LE-PRINCE
Because it’s where my parents fell in love. A historic Left Bank street that captures the spirit of old Paris, home to the headquarters of the Society of French Poets, the legendary bistro Le Polidor, and the arthouse cinema Les 3 Luxembourg.
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