Isabelle Huppert is Phaedra!,Up in Flames

Voyage dans la vieille Europe
Un matin gris de décembre 1933, le
jeune Patrick Leigh Fermor quitte
l’Angleterre avec l’idée de
traverser l’Europe à pied jusqu’à
Constantinople. Une aventure qui
sera le grand événement de sa vie
et dont il tirera un récit
magistral en deux volumes (Le Temps
des offrandes et Entre fleuve et
forêt), aussitôt reconnus comme des
chefs-d’œuvre.
Mais plutôt que d’arriver à Constantinople, le second livre
s’arrêtait aux gorges du Danube, à la frontière de la Serbie
et de la Roumanie. Qu’en était-il de la dernière partie de ce
voyage enchanteur au cœur d’une Europe aux portes du
cataclysme ?
Pendant des années on crut ce troisième manuscrit abandonné,
inachevé, voire inexistant. Nombreux sont ceux qui
désespéraient de le lire un jour… Puis, miracle, aujourd’hui
paraît enfin ce troisième récit, La Route interrompue, inédit,
magistral, qui nous mène jusqu’au Mont Athos en Grèce.
Presque quatre-vingts ans jour pour jour après que le jeune «
Paddy » a pris la route, voici les trois livres réunis sous le
titre de Dans la nuit et le vent. La première édition
intégrale de l’une des œuvres majeures du XXe siècle, un chefd’œuvre d’humanisme à la rencontre d’un monde disparu, où
éclatent l’intelligence, la culture et la passion juvéniles de
l’auteur.
Dans la nuit et le vent. A pied de Londres à Constantinople
(1933-1935), de Patrick Leigh Fermor, Nevicata, 960 pages,
27,49 €.
Un récit recommandé par la librairie Lexikopoleio.
Bonjour hebdo 25 janvier 2017
3 Winter Wellness Fixes
With all the cold weather 2017 has thrown at us so far, it’s
been all too easy to stay indoors and reach for the remote
(along with the take-away menus!).
Insider recommends 3
terrific locales perfect for purifying a stodgy body and
elevating flaccid spirits. Whether you have just an hour, a
half-day – or a whole week, we’ll soon have you flaunting your
freshest face for February.
The
Lunch-Hour Fix
HAMMAM BATHS IN ATHENS
Allow us to share with you one of our very favourite annual
New Year rituals. A visit to the marvelously peaceful Hammam
Baths, right in the heart of bustling, Athens. In ancient
Greece, Hammam was regarded as the “silent healer” of everyday
life. Feel the stresses and strains of 2016 drain away as you
enjoy the thermal properties of steam under the Hammam Bath’s
atmospheric dome and marble interior, while enjoying a deep
exfoliation and soothing massage that will leave you feeling
utterly reborn and ready for anything, trust us!
Choose from:
Traditional Hammam (€25):
A relaxing bath in the Hammam Room, using the loufa and soap,
to release stress and tension of everyday life. Afterwards,
retreat to the lounge for tea and traditional Turkish
delights.
Ali-Mama Hammam (€45):
The absolute ritual of heat, steam, massage exfoliation and
relaxation. Your hammam ritual begins on the warm marble
stone, with a rejuvenating steam bath and cascading water
before a deep exfoliating scrub from professional masseurs.
Next, indulge yourself in an invigorating and luxurious fullbody massage with foam and natural olive-oil soap. The hammam
ends with a deep hair cleanse and conditioning with a head
massage.
The Moroccan Hammam, (€55):
A seductive journey of beauty, relaxation and deep cleaning. A
traditional hammam ritual comprising: black soap for the face
and body, the ‘magic’ olive oil paste rich in antioxidants,
for deep cleansing and nourishment of the skin, body and face
exfoliation and Moroccan mask for face and body made with shea
butter, honey and clay ingredients rich in vitamins and
minerals. Finally, a deep cleanse and conditioning of your
hair and a blissful head massage.
Hamman Baths, Agion Asomaton 17 & Melidoni 1, Thissio, 10553,
Athens, 210.323.1073, www.hammam.gr
The
Half-Day Fix
REVIVE IN VOULIAGMENI LIMNI
Stunning Vouliagmeni Lake, 25km from the city-centre, is one
of the Athenian Riviera’s richest year-round treasures. This
much-loved swimming spot is ranked by Greece’s Special
Committee for the Protection of Natural Thermal Resources as
among 20 recognised thermal springs. And swimming in midwinter always leaves you with such an invigorating high, don’t
you agree? Especially as you don’t have to share sun-lounger
space with the masses. So why not take advantage of discounted
winter rates (€9 during the week – 7 on Tuesdays and Thursdays
– and €10 on weekends) and take the plunge this month to enjoy
the many therapeutic powers of Vouliagmeni Limni.
The healing properties of the natural springs which supply the
lake are the result of the water’s high concentration in salts
and minerals (in particular, potassium, sodium, lithium,
ammonium, calcium, iron, chlorine and iodine). Allied with the
high water temperatures between 22-29 degrees, the lake’s
enticing waters are said to help relieve muscular afflictions,
promote post-traumatic rehabilitation, and alleviate
gynaecological, and dermatological diseases.
While you are busy rejuvenating, the lake’s small indigenous
fish called Garra Rufa (Spa Fish) will be harder at work
relieving your skin of its dead cells and offering you a
relaxing massage at the same time.
For a more luxe bathing interlude, you can even isolate
yourself in an exclusive “Prive Area” with comfy double
sunbeds and private service. Or ask about one of the lake’s
snorkeling encounters where you may admire the unique
underwater marvels of the seabed.
Vouliagmeni Lake, Vouliagmeni, 16671, 210.896.2237 or
www.limnivouliagmenis.gr
The
Weekend Fix
THERMAE SYLLA SPA & WELLNESS
Located by the scenic coast of Edipsos, two hours from Athens,
is the lush oasis of Thermae Sylla, one of the top-ranked
thermal spas in the world (as voted by travel bible Conde Nast
Traveller magazine), featuring a 5-star hotel, 2 gourmet
restaurants and 2 heavenly thermal-water pools.
The mineral springs of Edipsos have been famous for their
healing properties since the 4th century B.C. The Ancient
Greek writers and philosophers such as Aristotle, Strabo,
Plutarch, made many references to the springs which emerge
naturally from the ground at an already hot temperature of
80-85 degrees Celsius, carrying with them traces of radon – a
powerful therapeutic mineral with healing properties.
Take advantage of reduced winter rates with a reviving weekend
stay at the Spa Hotel and select from a tempting menu of
rejuvenating treatments for men and women: such as thermal
water hydrotherapy to improve blood circulation and combat
aches and pains, mud therapy, inhalation therapy, massage and
reflexology. (Unmissable is the body scrub with ginger and
Oriental Rasul treatment – a stimulating ceremony
of oriental beauty care.)
The 2 restaurants, Edipsos and Mesoghios, serve up
Mediterranean dishes prepared with fresh “locovore”
ingredients produced on the hotel’s own farm and with pure
virgin olive oil also produced on site.
Prices for a weekend stay in January start from about €156 a
night. Thermae Sylla Spa & Wellness Hotel, Posidonos 2,
Edipsos, Evia, 34300. Tel: 222.606.0100,or visit
www.thermaesylla.gr