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$200 French Bistro Chairs 2007-11-16 03:48:00 Look at this chairs! Aren't they sooooo French
and especially Parisian?!Yes they are!They can be bought online on Maison Midi store. They are called French Bistro
t Chair and they start at almost $200.What do you think? Would you buy one of these?Via Cool Hunting
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Biggest Art Market in Paris 2007-11-15 04:18:00 The Bastille creative art market takes place on boulevard Richard Lenoir, every Saturday of the year from 10am to 7pm.Painters, sculptors and designers are there to welcome you and to show and promote their work. If you enjoy collecting or simply admiring arts and crafts and for everyone who is looking for something original, the Bastille arts and crafts market is for you!This is a cool opportunity because the Art Market
is not far at all from the Le Quartier Bastille, Le Faubourg.Metro Station-> Bastille
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Beaujolais Nouveau Rose for Japanese Ladies 2007-11-14 04:22:00 Remember my post about the BeaujolaisNouveau
? Here is the rest.For the first time in the 56 years since the "nouveau" label was launched, a rosé version will be among the 50 million bottles on offer.Some growers have produced 400 000 bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau
Rosé, aimed to Japanese
palates.Japan is a huge export market for this wine, and a small quantity of the rosé was sold there last year, where its rarity created an instant demand.The Japanese media were out in force last week for a pre-release tasting of this year's vintage at a Paris restaurant. "To us Beaujolais nouveau means France, it allows us to experience a little bit of French culture," said Akiko Yajima, a journalist with Nippon News Network."Also it is not too heavy. Japanese ladies are very comfortable drinking it.The rosé, with its relaxed image, is aimed particularly at young people and women. Inter Beaujolais, a wine promotional body, described the first nouveau vintage as "expressive", "crisp" and "elegant
Disgusting French Food 2007-11-13 03:14:00 We have said many times in this blog: French
gastronomy is unique and delicious. And I’m going to prove it isn’t always the case.Indeed, French tend sometimes, to eat things that are considered disgusting in other countries or things that couldn’t believe to be eaten.Have your strong stomach ready! Snails are a delicacy in French cuisine, where they are called Escargot. In an English language menu escargot is generally reserved for snails prepared with traditional French recipes (served in the shell with garlic and parsley butter).This dish is in the English-speaking world traditionally associated with French cuisine, and a favourite English derogatory nickname for the French is the Frogs. They are traditionally prepared in a butter, garlic and parsley sauce and often served only with a salad or steamed rice. Here is a recipe for the delicious calf’s head called tête de veau in French: Take out the brains and boil the head, feet, and lights, in salted water, just
Tango in Paris 2007-11-22 03:54:00 Remember my previous post about Tango
?France first discovered the lush sounds, sensual moves and emotion-charged impact of the tango in 1906 and instantly took to the dance...One hundred years later, the French are still tango-crazy. The Paris
Banlieues Tango Festival has focused for the past decade on unveiling the multiple facets of tango, its international influences and current trends and inspiration to audiences composed of tango aficionados as well as the merely curious. The multi-disciplinary festival will be celebrating its tenth anniversary in style with a comprehensive programme of events. Concerts, dances, dance and singing workshops, exhibitions, readings and food fiestas attended by a number of guests from all over the world will be held in various locations in Paris and around over a two-month period. Isn’t it time for your first tango in Paris?Via Parisinfo.frThe stunning photo is from monvlad.
Disney on Ice in Paris 2007-11-20 03:27:00 The Disney
on Ice show will be back at the Zenith this year to delight children and adults alike.The show provides a dose of Disney magic and gives spectators some unforgettable memories. It is the perfect recipe for a wonderful evening.The show’s international troupe of figure skaters display all their prowess dressed in lavish costumes to the backdrop of stunning scenery highlighted by special effects and foot-tapping music.You can watch all your favourite Disney characters aboard the many attractions that have made the Disneyland Resort Paris
such a popular outing. The Incredibles, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and all their friends make an appearance in attractions such as the Haunted House, the Pirates of the Caribbean and Alice in Wonderland: all of it on skates.This ice spectacular provides for a thrilling and unforgettable evening: a magical mystery trip into a make-believe world of dreams and enchantment.Via Parisinfo.com
La Tour Eiffel a vendre...enfin une partie 2007-11-19 04:34:00 Un tronçon d'escalier de la Tour Eiffel
, estimé entre 15.000 et 20.000€, doit être mis aux enchères aujourd'hui à Paris à l'hôtel des ventes Drouot.Il provient d'un escalier gravi par Gustave Eiffel le 31 mars 1889 pour hisser le drapeau français à 300 mètres d'altitude, quand les ascenseurs ne fonctionnaient pas encore.Cet escalier, dernier escalier hélicoïdal d'origine reliant le deuxième au troisième étage de la tour, avait été découpé en 24 morceaux, dont vingt avaient été vendus le 1er décembre 1983 aux enchères et acquis par des particuliers pour la somme globale de 1,8 million de francs (280.000€).L'un des morceaux restants est conservé au premier étage de la Tour et les trois autres ont été offerts à des musées français.L'hôtel des ventes a précisé que la pièce mise aux enchères lundi mesurait 4,5 mètres de hauteur et pesait plus de 700 kilos.Via Yahoo! Actualités
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Photos de la Soiree Champagne au Le General Hotel, Paris 2007-11-26 08:00:00 Vous vous souvenez la soirée organisée à Le GeneralHotel
le 15 novembre? Il n'y avait que du Champagne
et même pas une goutte de Beaujolais! Si si!Et bien voilà les photos!Si vous en voulez d'autres, dites-le moi dans les commentaires.
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Une journee chez Guerlain 2007-11-27 07:10:00 Un vendredi par mois, la maison Guerlain
organise des ateliers découverte ouverts au grand public. Une journée entière (déjeuner compris) pour découvrir l'univers du parfum: les matières premières utilisées, l'histoire des créations emblématiques de Guerlain, ainsi que la création d'un parfum, ce qui permet à chaque participant de repartir avec un parfum unique qu'il aura réalisé.Maximum de 10 participants par session.Prix: 180€ la journée.Renseignements & inscriptions: Maison Guerlain, 68 avenue des Champs-Elysées (01 45 62 52 57).Ces ateliers existent aussi un mercredi par mois pour les enfants à partir de 7 ans. Ils pourront repartir avec le diplôme "Apprenti Petit Guerlain".Prix: 35€ l'atelier.Merci beaucoup à Squeezeweasel pour la photo.
Vintage Clothes and Shoes - Private Sale in Paris 2007-12-03 10:06:00 Your closet is full of clothes and shoes but you still think it's not enough and they are all "old stuff".Well, we are all the same and that's why I know you will like it:A private sale is organized all along the month of September, in Paris
.Les Composantes take care of this event.It's basically vintage clothes and shoes.The entrance is free.Make sure you bring cash and cheques because that's the only currency they will take.Have fun!
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Bio et Beau 2007-11-30 03:49:00 L'Appartement 217 c'est un appartement hausmannien de 200 m² converti en institut de beauté bio.L'architecture du lieu respect les principes du Feng Shui, les peintures au murs sont bio ainsi que les paignoirs et en gros, tout ce qui se trouve dans ce lieu!Entre 85 € et 120 € pour un soin du visage ou du corps et si vous n'avez pas de budget et donc une dépense illimitée, alors laissez-vous tenter par le soin "journée complète" avec un plateau-repas bio compris!Via Doukyo.com
On vous ramene chez vous 2007-11-29 05:11:00 Depuis le 19 novembre, au centre commercial de Paris Italie2, on vous offre un service de transport pour vous ramener chez vous après vos courses.Il y a un minimum de 150€ à avoir dépenser sur place mais admettez que ce n'est pas énorme si vous décidez d'acheter tous vos cadeaux de Noel en même temps, par exemple.On vous ramène donc chez vous en UrbanCab qui est un moyen de transport 100% écologique puisque c'est un vélo et c'est un gentil Monsieur qui va pédaler pour vous.Attention, il ne faut pas habiter à plus de 3Km du centre commercial. Et bien oui, le Monsieur il est humain et ses jambes peuvent fatiguer et puis il y a le trajet retour aussi!
Naughty Paris 2007-12-10 07:43:00 The Crazy Horse is a Paris
cabaret known for its stage show performed by nude female dancers.The Paris Crazy Horse occupies a portion of a traditional Parisian building at 12 Avenue George V. It was opened by Alain Bernardin in 1951 and personally operated by him for decades until his death by suicide in 1994.Along with its dancers, the Crazy Horse has also been a popular venue for other types of acts, including magicians, jugglers, and mimes. Charles Aznavour started in this cabaret, between two dance shows.The Crazy Horse is releasing a new DVD featuring Arielle Dombasle dancing and singing. Arielle Dombasle performed at the famous cabaret on February 2007.Via Wikipedia.org
Paris in Color 2007-12-05 04:47:00 On the occasion of the centenary of the Autochrome commercialization of the first industrial process for color photography invented by the Lumiere brothers, the exhibition in Paris
reveals the colors to the public 300 photographs of the capital.Taken between 1907 and today, these color images are the work of well-known photographers.Witnesses artistic transformation of the city they retrace at the same time the adventure of color photography.Where?Salle Saint-Jean de l'Hôtel de Ville5 rue Lobau 75004 ParisWhen & How much?From 4 Dec. 4th 2007 to March 31st 2008Free entrance, everyday except Sundays and bank holidays : From 10am to 7pm
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Digital art for International Women's Day 2008-03-07 10:09:59 Maybe not specially made for InternationalWomen
's Day (March 8) but it is an appropriate gift anyway. Digital
Art made by Philip Scott Johnson with music from Bach interpreted by Yo-Yo Ma.source: www.artgallery.lu
Watch the French at work 2008-03-05 10:06:33 We wrote already about where you can meet the French
at their dinner table but now the website meetingthefrench.com offers also the possibility to look the French over their shoulder while they work. Now that's a good way to get to know them and to learn something about a trade at the same time! How's that for an original way to visit Paris?
Blog of the Week: Design à Paris 2008-03-01 12:13:54 Keep track of everything design in Paris
and find out where to shop for design, all this and more in the blog Design à Paris. You can do a guided tour as well in the Marais on Saturdays from 2pm to 5pm for 45€/ person Le Parcours Design® /Quartier Haut-Marais
Blog de la semaine: Design à Paris 2008-03-01 12:00:27 Ne manquez plus les tendances du design à Paris
ou les adresses pour préparer son shopping. Rdv au blog Design à Paris pour les derniers infos design. Ils offrent même des parcours pour les professionnels comme pour les amateurs: Le Parcours Design® /Quartier Haut-Marais Les samedis de 14h-17h pour 45€/pers.
Le petit dernier du Quartier 2008-02-29 12:14:35 Le Quartier a ouvert un 3ième hôtel dans la série design tendance sans se ruiner. C'est dans le 12e arrondissement où le petit dernier de la série, avec son propre personnalité, a trouvé résidence. Le Quartier Bercy Square se trouve au 33 boulevard de Reuilly, entre Metro Dugommier et Daumesnil (Lignes 6 et 8). Situé près de Palais Omnisports Bercy (concerts et autres événements) et près de Cours St. Emillon avec ses magasins, restaurants et autre possibilités de divertissement. A deux pas de la Gare de Bercy et Gare de Lyon. Avec l'accès pratique de la ligne 14 station Bercy just à coté, le reste de Paris n'est que quelques instants éloigné. Venez nous voir bientôt!
French Free hugs anyone? 2008-02-26 12:08:55 When the love is not quiet yet in the Parisian pre-spring air, you can give and get it with a some Free Hugs Check out when and where French
Free Hugs are given in Paris and France big hug to you! lovely photo by YELENA REMETIN from flickr
Paris ville de l'amour ? 2008-02-26 12:03:18 Un peu d'amour ne fait mal à personne et tout le monde a besoin d'un câlin. Profitez aujourd'hui même à Paris
, pendant un événement de Free Hugs, d'un câlin gratuit! Trouvez sur le site officiel du Free Hugs mouvement français pour ne pas manquer le prochain RDV câlin!
Tell me what's in your bag, and I tell you... 2008-02-22 07:47:26 Always wanted to know what girls carry around in their bags, but never dared to ask? You can see it now in all it's splendor in the blog Le Sac des Filles. You can even participate and send in a picture of the content of your bag or pocket, not exclusive for woman! photo from the le-sac-des-filles website
Dis moi ce que tu as dans ton sac et je te dis.... 2008-02-22 07:46:59 Si vous vous êtes demandé ce que les filles ont dans leur sac il y a maintenant un blog pour satisfaire votre curiosité. Chez Le Sac des Filles vous pouvez voir le contenu des sacs et vous pouvez même y participer en envoyant une photo de votre trésor du sac ou de la poche. Ce n'est pas exclusivement pour femmes!
Bercy Square Hotel Opens! 2008-02-22 07:43:49 Well, it has finally arrived. The opening of Le Quartier's latest location was this past Wednesday, and it went off without a hitch.Le Quartier Bercy Square
, located in the 12th arrondissement, is at 33 boulevard de Reuilly right between Metro stations Dugommier and Daumesnil (Lines 6 and 8). Here, you have easy access to Palais Omnisports at Bercy, Cours St. Emillon with its lively area of shops, restaurants, and bars, and train stations Gare de Bercy and Gare de Lyon. And with Line 14 at Bercy station just down the road, the rest of Paris is only minutes from you. Come join us! We hope to see you soon.
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Paris Fashion Week 2008-02-22 07:20:00 If you haven't made travel arrangements to come to the Paris
fashion week, then it might be too late. The Ready-to-wear collection fall-winter 2008/2009 starts next Sunday 24th February and ends March 2nd. But you can book your hotel now to be there for the next show spring/summer collection 2009. September 28th until October 5th. On the official website of Mode à Paris you can see all the dates, program and information about the fashion designers.In the meanwhile you can stock up all year round with the fun-fashion of Walter van Beirendonck at following addresses: Jacenko38 rue de Poitou75003 ParisTel: +33 1 42 71 80 38Kokon To Zai45, rue Tquetonne75002 ParisTel: +33 1 42 36 92 41L’Eclaireur26 Avenue des Champs Elysees75008 ParisTel: +33 1 45 62 12 35photo from the Mode à Paris websit Read more:Fashion
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