INES MELIA
DJ, MUSICIAN AND ARTIST.
Photography: Laurene Bouaziz.
@inesmelia
Ines is the embodiment of the fascinating Parisian woman. Soft-spoken and chic, with a volcanic talent on the inside.
From music to food art and visuals, Ines has a way to be inspired and inspiring in every situations, travelling across the globe, or hunkering down at home in a pandemic. Her impeccable taste in fashion and design has also attracted many brands to collab.
Best place in the world
I'm still looking for the best place on earth! For now, it's a tie:
- Le Rocher, a small creek near Calvi in Corsica.
- The Lucky Bar in Formentera : A hut on the beach where you can drink delicious strawberry mojitos, feet in the water.
Calvi, Corsica, France.
Lucky Bar, Camino de Can Costa, 3402, 07871, Illes Balears, Espagne
Best place to eat
My gang’s favourite restaurant is actually "Aux Deux Amis" . This is the typical Parisian bistro!
We go there for drinks with the regulars and joke all evening with the team. The wine list is so long so please let themselves guide you and I promise you won't be disappointed.
Special mention for the Jeanine Tortilla.
Aux deux amis, 45 Rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris, France.
Best place to drink
Cocktail bars flourish in Paris and I have no complaints… But if I had to pick on of them it would be the most authentic of the capital. The one and only Harry's Bar.
It is said that in this wooden decor the Bloody Mary was invented + Hot Dogs are fantastic. A perfect combo to treat hungover.
And also of course the cocktail bar at Les Bains where they invent regularly amazing new cocktails.
Harry's bar, 5 Rue Daunou, 75002 Paris, France. (website)
Les Bains, 7 Rue du Bourg l'Abbé, 75003 Paris, France. (website).
Best place to dream
Integratron in Joshua Tree. A must see for all fans of Ufology. This is a dome-shaped building developed according to plans sent to George Van Tassel, during his "meetings with extraterrestrials" in order to regenerate the cells of the body.
We went there with my friends on a road trip in the USA. The experience is unique; lying for 30 minutes we were invited to meditate to a special sound. The outcome was: we all fell asleep within two minutes!
Integratron, 2477 Belfield Blvd, Landers, CA 92285, USA. (website)
Best place to work
All around the world I guess! As a DJ, I'm so lucky to be working everywhere. This summer I'm going to Korea.
Best place to breathe
My family house in the south of France in Chateauneuf du Pape, well known for their vineyards. It is less that 3 hours away from Paris and idyllic to go green!
84230 Chateauneuf du Pape, France. (website)
Best place to be inspired
Le Val D'argan, 20 km from Essaouira in Morocco, my father has been living there for 20 years.
His intention was to create a self-sufficient lifestyle. He produces organic wine and olive/argan oil, and grows his own vegetables.
Every year I go there with my friends and we create an art work in situ.
Le domaine du Val d'argan, Ounara, Morocco. (website)
Best place to love
Venus.
