As Europe awakens with the bloom of spring and the shimmer of summer sunlight, a refined group of global travelers—members of private circles, creative tastemakers, and cultural collectors—are quietly on the move. The mainstream may chase the headlines, but beneath the surface, a curated map of experience has already unfolded.
This Spring/Summer 2025, we take you through Paris, Cannes, Monaco, and Venice—each destination a multi-sensory stage for art, fashion, music, food, sport, and design. Curated by Lujo Insiders working on the ground across each locale, this guide delivers not just places to visit, but how to live each moment fully—through the lens of elegance, intention, and community.
PARIS | The Season of Private Glamour
The Story
Paris in spring is a mood: the scent of chestnut blossoms in the Jardin du Palais-Royal, gallery doors propped open in the Marais, and Parisians unhurriedly slipping into café chairs with couture bags tucked beneath their seats. The city breathes slower—but more meaningfully. Behind velvet doors and nondescript façades, a new season of creativity and access unfolds.
Fashion & Art Events
• Paris Fashion Week: June 24–29. Exclusive previews, designer salons, and off-schedule presentations by The Row, Loewe, Valentino.
• Fondation Louis Vuitton – “Eyes Through the Lens”: Through June 28. A retrospective reimagined through AI and archival overlays.
• Grand Palais Reopening: June 11. Landmark reopening with post-war abstraction exhibitions.
• Fête de la Musique: June 21. Rooftop concerts and private showcases dot the city.
Where to Eat
• Gigi Paris: Rooftop Italian classics with glittering Eiffel Tower views.
• Septime: Modern bistronomy with ever-evolving tasting menus.
• Le Servan: Creative French-Asian flavors in a stylish setting.
• L’Ami Jean: Cozy, spirited Basque cuisine with legendary rice pudding
Where to Stay
• Cheval Blanc Paris: Dior Spa and art-rich suites on the Seine.
• Le Grand Mazarin: Freshly opened, vibrant design in the Marais.
• Hotel La Fondation: Quiet luxury with wellness and curated art collections.
Wellness in Paris
• Spa Dior at Cheval Blanc offers art-inspired signature rituals.
• La Samaritaine wellness floor includes beauty labs and meditation pods.
CANNES | Cinema, Celebration & Sea
The Story
Cannes isn’t just about the red carpet—it’s about who’s behind the velvet ropes. The villas tucked into Cap d’Antibes, the rosé lunches that spill into golden hour, and the secret screenings you hear about only once you’re there. In 2025, the Riviera offers not just prestige—but privacy.
Cultural Calendar
• Cannes Film Festival: May 13–24. Premieres, panels, and private yacht screenings.
• amfAR Gala: May 22. The season’s ultimate charitable soirée.
• Chefs at the Bay: May 18–22. Waterfront fine dining curated nightly.
Where to Eat
• La Palme d’Or: Elegant two-star Michelin inside Hôtel Martinez.
• Bobo Bistro: Local flair, Provençal dishes, and a design crowd.
• TETOU: Bouillabaisse reborn—iconic seaside setting, updated classics.
Where to Stay
• Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc: Cliffside paradise and discreet elegance.
• Five Seas Hotel: Contemporary, stylish, steps from the Croisette.
• Belle Plage: Rooftop wellness and tranquil interiors.
Wellness & Leisure
• Sound healing and movement rituals before gala nights.
• Rooftop brunches with nutritionist-led tastings.
MONACO | Motorsport, Couture & Mediterranean Glow
The Story
Monaco, in its most exhilarating form, is both tradition and thrill—seamless hospitality on one side and champagne-popped adrenaline on the other. Between the roar of engines and the rustle of gowns, there is a new class of curated experience emerging: part spectacle, part sanctuary.
Cultural Calendar
• Monte Carlo Fashion Week: April 22–26. From eco-fashion to superyacht catwalks.
• Monaco Grand Prix: May 23–25. Paddock clubs, art decks, and private terraces.
• ArtMonte-Carlo: July 07–09. Small, smart, and influential.
Where to Eat
• Le Louis XV: Alain Ducasse’s flagship—refined Riviera on a plate.
• Yoshi: Zen tranquility meets exacting Japanese perfection.
• Maya Bay: Southeast Asian harmony with Monegasque edge.
Where to Stay
• Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo: Legendary glamour with subterranean spa.
• Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo: Givenchy Spa and couture interiors.
• Kempinski Cap-d’Ail: Debuting with private helipad and wellness suites.
Wellness & Lifestyle
• Lujo curates post-race yacht meditations.
• Opera de Monte-Carlo hosts healing concerts for invited guests.
VENICE | Immersive Art & Venetian Opulence
The Story
Venice is where the art world exhales. Along the canals and behind worn wooden doors, the Biennale flows into conversations in candlelit bars, whispered invitations, and the echoes of quartets in private palazzos. The experience here isn’t loud—but it lingers.
Cultural Calendar
• Venice Biennale (Architecture): May 10–Nov 23. Provocative spaces and global dialogues.
• Palazzo Grassi: “Luc Tuymans Retrospective”: June–September.
• Fondazione Prada: Sonic Space installations—where silence becomes sound.
Where to Eat
• Antiche Carampane: No sign, no flash, all substance. Venice’s best spaghetti alle vongole.
• Osteria alle Testiere: Refined intimacy and lagoon-fresh seafood.
• Local Venice: Contemporary dining rooted in lagoon tradition.
Where to Stay
• Airelles Venezia: Grand canal views and fine details.
• Ca’ di Dio: Eco-luxury and Arsenale access.
• Rosewood Hotel Bauer: Reimagined with wellness decks and rooftop dining.
Wellness & Experiences
• Lujo-hosted floating dinners with live quartets.
• Member-only garden luncheons on Giudecca and Sant’Erasmo.
GLOBAL EVENT CALENDAR LAUNCH
This spring, Lujo unveiled its Global Events Calendar, a curated thread of private exhibitions, wellness retreats, collector previews, gastronomic circuits, regattas, and cultural festivals worldwide—mapped seamlessly into a member-only app experience.
“It’s not about being everywhere—it’s about being right there when it matters,” shares one Lujo insider.
This guide is your opening chapter. The rest unfolds once you arrive.
Curated by Lujo Insider | Baroque Lifestyle Magazine | Spring/Summer 2025