De ses monuments emblématiques à ses galeries marchandes historiques, Londres est une ville cosmopolite et pleine de surprises. Rejoignez Lilly Douse alors qu'elle renoue avec sa ville natale d'une toute nouvelle manière.
07:29to rare watches and modern British perfumery.
07:32N Peel London has been part of Burlington Arcade
07:36for almost 90 years.
07:38Known for its fine cashmere,
07:40it's one of the arcade's longest standing names.
07:43Our next stop takes us into the world of vintage watches.
07:47Burlington Arcade is home to more than 3,000 vintage Rolex timepieces,
07:52making it one of the city's most impressive collections.
07:56Across the walkway is another luxury knitwear boutique
08:00full of heritage inspired clothing.
08:02This is a family owned business, very special.
08:06They are 228 years old.
08:09Everything is made in Scotland.
08:11And they also have a royal warrant from His Majesty King Charles.
08:17The royal connection is something that runs throughout the arcade.
08:21And when it comes to designer luggage, this next store fits right in.
08:25Founded in 1897, Globetrotter donates part of its profits
08:30to charities supported by the king.
08:33After a fantastic royal-infused tour,
08:35I love it!
08:37Full of fragrances and more,
08:39Tripti and I settle down for a coffee in the Arcade's Boutique Café.
08:44The perfect place to end our tour.
08:49As my journey continues, I'm visiting C'est La Vie London,
08:53a stylish restaurant high above the city.
08:56This dining spot is known for its bold Asian flavours and views of the capital.
09:03I'm heading into their kitchen for a cooking masterclass
09:06with one of their executive chefs.
09:09So what are we making here?
09:11Now we make Wagyu Gyoza.
09:14Yeah.
09:15They are definitely my favourite.
09:17Wagyu Gyoza are a gourmet variation of the traditional Japanese dumpling
09:22filled with marbled beef.
09:24Ray shows me how to fill and seal the dumplings in the traditional way.
09:29Good idea.
09:30A little bit pinch.
09:32Another pinch.
09:34Another one.
09:36Now it's my turn to give it a go.
09:38So I'll pick up one of these very delicate little sheets.
09:42Is that one?
09:43OK.
09:44I put it in my hand.
09:46Wrapping around the sides.
09:48And now it's all about the folding.
09:51Folding dumplings looks easy, but there's a real technique to getting it just right.
09:56With my quick training complete, it's time to try some flavours for myself.
10:00There you go.
10:01Enjoy a good selection of dishes that we have from Celebi London.
10:06Delicious.
10:07And this looks extremely diverse for London.
10:09People kind of come to London.
10:10They're expecting that quintessentially British, but actually now this is British cuisine.
10:15This is British.
10:16Yes.
10:17From our side, we've had a huge history of using spice across our cuisine for a number of years.
10:21And also one of the things we have looked at is to use as much British produce as we can with that accent of Asian influence as well, which really from our side, really say where Celebi comes from.
10:32The food here is exceptional, beautifully presented and full of flavour.
10:37You can taste the mix of British and Asian ingredients, a style that perfectly reflects the city's diversity.
10:44After an incredible experience, it's time to see the city from a different perspective.
10:52I'm grabbing an iconic black cab to my final destination.
10:58There are so many different modes of transport in London.
11:01I can't decide which one's my favourite, but the next one is definitely a little surprise.
11:07Trapti from the Burlington Arcade has invited me to take a flight over the city.
11:13The London Heliport is owned by the Rubin Brothers, who also own the Arcade.
11:18Today, we're flying high above London.
11:21A once in a lifetime experience, shared with a new friend.
11:25And we can't help but take a few snaps to savour the moment.
11:29London looks absolutely breathtaking from up here.
11:33Its famous landmarks and the Thames River stretch out endlessly.
11:38A view that reminds you just how big this city really is.
11:43From whizzing around the city in a Mini Cooper to exploring the sights of London from the skies.
11:49I can honestly say this trip has been unforgettable.
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