10 a.m. After a little black at Cappuccino (San Miguel, 53), the local Café Costes, we go to Camper (San Miguel, 17) who took his first steps in Mallorca in 1975. Two doors down, Medwinds, his newborn , designs clothes full of Mediterranean sun.
11 a.m. It was Juan March, the richest man on the island and even in Spain, who in 1955 left the beautiful museum of the Juan March Foundation (San Miguel, 11). Expect a few Picassos, Dali and Miró and high-flying temporary exhibitions. Most ? It's free!
12 p.m. Getting lost in the alleys around the cathedral, La Seu, you come across Suite 13 (calle Estade, 2) where you find a pretty dress made in Spain. And since the two jolly fellows from La Principal (Paraires, 15) prefer to undress girls than dress them (yes, they told us!), we let them give our man a makeover.
2 p.m. We have an aperitif-lunch at the covered market of Santa Catalina while jostling at the counter of the Bar Joan Frau. Not easy:the regulars hang on there, talking and laughing very loudly over a glass of vermouth and calamari.
3 p.m. Stroll through the neighborhood, not forgetting the b Connected boutiques which sell vintage, fashion and decoration (plaça Verge del Miracle, 3 and calle Dameto 4, 6, 7).
6 p.m. Return to the city center. At Las Gracias (Calle Santa Eulàlia, 13), you buy local fleur de sel enriched with a thousand and one spices before heading to Sifoneria (calle Santa Clara, 4). In this retro wine cellar, we come to draw the nectar of the island from large wooden barrels as in the past. We would be wrong to deprive ourselves of it:the wine is sold between €1.55 and €6.35 per litre!
9 p.m. We invite ourselves to the table of Emilio Innobar (calle Concepcion, 9), this Mexican chef lived in the United States and Japan before landing on the island. His fusion dishes are a beautiful mix of all these influences.
11 p.m. A last drink ? Head to Bar Nicolas (plaça del Mercat, 19) for the best cocktails in town.
10 a.m. Poc a poc, that is to say “gently”, to the rhythm of Palmesanos and Palmesanas. This is what gives this air of vacation to the island, and not only in summer. After a late morning, we take the road to the Pilar and Joan Miró foundation to discover the artist, who lived for almost thirty years in Majorca. In his studio, his canvases seem to be awaiting a final brushstroke. The place is magical, made up of three buildings whose architecture alone is worth the detour.
1 p.m. We are going to have lunch at Patron Lunarès (calle Fabrica, 30), a new address from which we could see Captain Haddock coming out. Indeed, everything here is a tribute to the sailors, who still sometimes meet there in the morning. The decor, very cinematic, is to die for, as are the dishes. Definitely try the ceviches.
3 p.m. After that, it's up to you. You can climb to the modern and contemporary art museum Es Baluard (calle Fabrica, 30) nestled in an old fortress. From its old walkway, there is a breathtaking view of the cathedral. But you can also simply stroll along the port.
6 p.m. On the way to the airport, we stop at the old fishing district of Portixol. We have a last coffee at the bar of the Portixol hotel (calle Sirena, 27). A nice dive into the 50s.
Go there
-With Vueling, Paris-Palma via Barcelona, www.vueling.com.
-We sleep at the Brondo Architect Hotel, www.brondoarchitect.com.
-More info:Spanish Tourist Office:www.spain.info/fr. Mallorca Tourist Board:[email protected]
