The incomparable Marine is the founder and CEO of 

, where she represents some of the most innovative artists in the UK and beyond. MTArt has collaborated with global brands, including Chloé, Aston Martin, MyTheresa, DKNY, L’Occitane, and more. Originally from an island on the west coast of France, Marine now calls London home. If you’re planning to visit Mayfair, there really is no better guide than Marine. 

Part of our Five Reasons series, here you’ll find the most local of tips – from unique hotels to small businesses and secret spots (we trust you to keep these on the DL). Because we firmly believe there’s no better way to get to know a place than when guided by someone who knows it best.

Read on for Marine’s favorite places to eat, drink, stay, and shop in Mayfair.

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I live behind Bond Street,  at the limit of Mayfair and Marylebone

: Ile de Re, the most beautiful little island off the west coast of France

 CEO of 

. It’s a complete dream job: I get to work with the most inspiring artists, on the most incredible projects... I feel very lucky. I am also a mother to my son Atlas, who was born in 2019

 is my favorite, partly because it’s where I had my first date with my husband, Will. It feels like a little family there; and a place where time pauses for the most meaningful conversations. I love to just go and read the paper while enjoying a café creme.

 is my go-to in Mayfair. I love their art collection.

 sells the most beautiful dresses, made out of vintage couture classics. I love going into the atelier, and taking inspiration from the array of materials. It’s such a joy to still have fashion ateliers in Central London. 

I am lucky that I can walk across Mayfair to the studio of our artist 

 in 20 minutes. He is just by Hyde Park, and it’s a dream to see him creating there.

Don’t miss 

. Head to the Academician Room, and then we can discuss all the projects there.