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Rugby World Cup in France 2007-08-20 04:11:00 As rugby fans gear up for the sixth RugbyWorld
Cup, to be held in France
in September and October this year, the first official shop...enirely devoted to the event has opened on the Avenue de l'Opera in Paris. You ill find jerseys, caps, t-shirts, badges...Make sure you don't miss the first match on September 7th 2007 which will be France v/Argentina!!Allez les Bleues!Source: HERE32 avenue de l'Opera75002 ParisMetro stations: Opera or Pyramideswww.rugbyworldcup.com
Everything you want to know about Parisian savoir-faire 2007-08-16 03:14:00 Paris Convention and Visitors Office enables you to meet real Parisian
.If you are intrigued to learn more about this savoir-faire
and chat with Parisians about their professional activities and discover their place of work, then this programme of visits is for you. You will learn from the Parisians themselves the know-how of bookbinding, picture framing, carving and the fine leather craft.Go on this website to check the dates and times of the year and the activities available.Source: HEREThanks to Harvest_Lights for the photo Read more:Everything
How do the French stay so slim? 2007-08-14 03:56:00 How do the French
stay so slim? When I came across this French company - Belle de Sucre - I was blown away by the beauty of everything they sell. Then I found out that it's all made from sugar. Who would eat something like this or is it just for show?You can go to the Maison & Objet expo to find out more, from September 7th to 11th 2007.You can order online also.Source: HERE and HERE
A so-delicious-adorable store in the Marais, Paris 2007-08-13 04:08:00 It's impossible to pass the enticing windows of Autour du Monde in the Marais and not stop in for a peek...A smart boutique with a modern aesthetic and a nose for what’s fresh without being trendy, Autour du Monde is an unmissable design destination in the Marais. Founded by Serge Bensimon, the two-level shop has a changing selection of globally sourced tableware, decorative objects, furniture, bedding, rugs, lighting, and more. The upstairs has high ceilings and exposed beams, and there's a bed in the vaulted basement that is set according to the seasons. There’s something here for every budget, and lots of complimentary inspiration. If only the help did not run so hot and cold. But like a restaurant with great food and unreliable service, we keep going back.Source: HERE Read more:Paris
To know the past to undersant the future... 2007-08-10 08:15:00 The permanent exhibition Paris, Visite Guidée, which enjoyed a makeover in early 2007, offers a multimedia, bilingual display that's also suitable for children.Images, landmarks, interactive terminals, and a giant model present the capital from the origins of the Cité to the project of the future.The decor on the first floor changes...three times a year!Under the aegis of architectural experts, the center adapts completely to the theme of the exhibition on show: Public highways, The houses of Paris...And as it is always a fine show, visitors enjoy prolonging their visit in the red cocoons of the video lounge, the bookshop or at the newspaper bar.21 boulevard Moreland75004 ParisMetro station ->Sully-Morland or Bastille
A stunning building in Paris 2007-08-08 04:17:00 The Grande Arche de la Fraternité is a monument in the business district of La Défense to the west of Paris
. It is usually known as the Arche de la Défense or simply as La Grande Arche.On the roof you’ll discover year round exhibitions (such as the 3D gallery) and temporary ones (where renowned, contemporary artists will relay over the year), models of the Arche and a 20 minutes movie explaining how the Arche was built.For the little story, in 1999, French urban climber Alain Robert scaled the structure's exterior wall using only his bare hands and feet and with no safety devices of any kind.In the 2004 film, Godzilla: Final Wars, it is one of the Parisian monuments destroyed by the giant insect Kamacuras.More info? It's HEREHere is a satellite view of the building.
Show off youself on your walls! 2007-08-06 04:17:00 The vegetal wall (Mur Végétal in french) relies on a new way to grow plants without any soil. Since its weight is very light, it is possible to set up the vegetal wall on any wall with any size. It can be outdoor or indoor.And trust me, the visual effect is absolutely stunning!Patrick Blanc is a french botanist who won many prizes over his career. He is the inventor of the vegetal wall.The list of walls, this artist has conceived, is very long.Here is some of his creations:- Club Med, Paris- Nexus Headquarter, Paris- BHV Homme facade, Paris- Babyliss Headquarter, Paris- Quai Branly Museum, Paris (A great museum which will probably be one the next blog spot)And so on...Here is the Patrick Blanc's website.
What you have always wanted to know about Edith Piaf 2007-08-03 06:11:00 Edith Piaf was one of France's most beloved singers and became a national icon.Her singing reflected her tragic life, with her specialty being the poignant ballad performed in a heartbreaking voice.The great love of Piaf's life, the married boxer Marcel Cerdan, died in an October 1949 plane crash, on a flight to see Piaf. Their affair made international headlines.Piaf was later married twice. Her first husband was Jacques Pills, a singer. Her second husband, Greek Théo Sarapo, was a 26-year-old hairdresser-turned-singer and actor, 20 years younger than Piaf. They married in 1962.In 1951 she was involved in a car crash along with Aznavour, breaking an arm and two ribs, and thereafter had difficulty breaking serious morphine and alcohol addictions.At the early age of 47, Piaf died of liver cancer on the French Riviera, on October 1963, the same day that her friend Jean Cocteau died. She had slipped in and out of consciousness for the first two months after her marriage to Sarapo, befo Read more:always
, wanted
, Edith
Paris Plage 2007-08-01 03:57:00 From July 20th to August 29th, Paris
has a beach right inside the city. the manmade beach along the river Seine, now opening for the third year running.Deck chairs, sun-loungers and colourful parasols have sprung up everywhere.And by lunchtime, it was impossible to find a free chair. The biggest novelty this year, though, is a 28-metre swimming pool, installed after complaints last year that there was nowhere to cool off properly during August's heatwave.Once again, the French flair put into organising petanque and picnics along with Seine, sea and sand just shows what Paris can do - something that won't go unnoticed in the battle with London for the 2012 Olympic Games.Full article, HERE.Picture, thanks to happybene.
Paris is getting invaded! 2007-07-30 04:47:00 For few years now, Paris
sees some “space invaders” on its walls.The idea is to "invade" cities all over the world with characters inspired by first-generation arcade games, and especially the now classic Space Invaders.Because they're all different, they're all numbered, photographed and carefully indexed.The guy started with Paris and then Los Angeles but there are several more cities in the world which have been “invaded”. The “invader” works alone so it means that people in the world have taken up his concept and applied it in an international way.The guy says “Not a week goes by without new Invaders appearing.”So be ready to look up for these “Space Invasions”.Links: HEREThanks to tofz4u for the picture
Paris Je T'aime - The Movie 2007-07-27 04:29:00 Paris je t'aime is an international movie taking place in the French capital. Paris has 20 arrondissements. The movie tells us a different story for each different arrondissement with different actors and different movie-maker, as a short movie would do.The cast is international and huge, stars like: Ethan & Joel Cohen, Gerard Depardieu, Wes Craven as directors and Steve Buscemi, Barbet Schroeder, Juliette Binoche, Elijah Wood, Nathalie Portman and so on.All the stories depict one emotion: love of course.Great movie and many times saluted by the critics.If you love Paris, you will definitely love this movie.More? HERE and HERE Read more:Paris
Moulin Rouge, a Parisian Myth 2007-07-25 04:33:00 This French myth has existed since 1889.Moulin
Rouge is a traditional cabaret, famous world wide. Amazing performers like Josephine Baker, Franck Sinatra or Edith Piaf have attended this stage. The cabaret was also subject of the French painter Toulouse Lautrec.The French cancan at Le Moulin Rouge
includes glitters, stresses, pearls and feathers…everything needed to spend a memorable night.You also have the opportunity to watch the show while having diner with Champagne of course.The Moulin Rouge is where you need to go, at least once in your life.Source: angusleonard Read more:Parisian
"Paris has another Paris under herself" 2007-07-17 05:05:00 Under the city of Paris
, an entire life is happening.The whole system if from XIXth century, by Belgrand. At each time period, you discover the evolution of Paris, how the city was provided by drinking water and sanitization technics.The visit lets you discover the networkof sewer and at the end you will be able to watch an audiovisual show.Info:Alma bridge, front no. 93 quai d'Orsay - Paris 7thFrom Saturday to Wednesday - From 11pm to 4pm from 1/10 to 30/04From Saturday to Wednesday - From 11pm to 5pm from 1/05 to 30/09Fees ->4,10€ (full fee) 3,30€ (reduce fee)Sources: HERE and HERE Read more:herself
An unique experience restaurant in Paris 2007-07-16 07:07:00 Dans le noir? (In the Dark?) is a restaurant
located in Paris
. They have opened more restaurants in London and Moscow.Everything is unusual in there but it is really worth going.The concept is having diner or a drink in a complete darkness, not even a tiny spot of light to help you figuring where is your neighbour.All the waiters and waitresses are blinded people. If you need to go to the bathroom or anything else, they will be the only ones to ask.You can either order for a regular menu or you can let yourself go for the "Surprise Menu" which you won't know the composition except that there are a starter, main course and a dessert. You will be able to ask the staff for the elements of the diner/lunch, once you will be done.In this completely dark room, all your senses will be in alert. You will need to speak loud because you don't know the distance to your next friend, the food will take a totally different taste since you can't see it, some stuff you don't like, will taste prett Read more:unique
, experience
The most famous ice cream maker of Paris 2007-07-16 06:46:00 Berthillon is such a famous ice-cream maker
in Paris
, probably the most famous one. Just by seeing the number of people in the line, you can tell it is a very popular place.The shop has been in the same family for three generations.Hygiene and tradional methodes are crutial for the family, that's why you will find only very high quality products there.You can either take an ice-cream to go and take a walk on the Pont des Arts for example, or either have a seat at their Salon de Thé and enjoy one of their amazing and delicious ice-creams or sorbets.Here are some useful info:29-31 rue Saint Louis en l'Ile, Paris 4thMetro stations -> Pont Marie or Saint Paul or Cardinal Lemoine (lines 1, 7, 9 and 10)Official website (in french)
Such a Cool Design and Hype Store in Paris 2007-08-22 03:19:00 If you ask to me what's new in Paris
about touchy-feely things like fashion + culture + graphic + design and good music, there is a little shop located in front of the Ora Ito head quarter + office in the Marais area: Emilie Casiez’s store.But better is poping out this little creative adress if you plan a trip in the beautiful city.It's been four years since designer Emilie Casiez, a graduate from the prestigious Parisian fashion school of Studio Berçot, launched her own line. She first started with original T-shirts and exclusive silk prints, later expanding them to two collections a year…complete silhouettes that mix jackets, dresses, tops or swimsuits. They have been presented in exhibits and are being distributed in select shops in Paris, Tokyo, and London.Émilie's collections are all made in France, using high quality fabrics.Numerous celebrities have already adopted and worn Emilie Casiez-designed clothes, a list that includes Eva Longoria, and French TV celebrities like Read more:Store
Rugby World Cup in France 2007-08-20 04:11:00 As rugby fans gear up for the sixth RugbyWorld
Cup, to be held in France
in September and October this year, the first official shop...enirely devoted to the event has opened on the Avenue de l'Opera in Paris. You ill find jerseys, caps, t-shirts, badges...Make sure you don't miss the first match on September 7th 2007 which will be France v/Argentina!!Allez les Bleues!Source: HERE32 avenue de l'Opera75002 ParisMetro stations: Opera or Pyramideswww.rugbyworldcup.com
Everything you want to know about Parisian savoir-faire 2007-08-16 03:14:00 Paris Convention and Visitors Office enables you to meet real Parisian
.If you are intrigued to learn more about this savoir-faire
and chat with Parisians about their professional activities and discover their place of work, then this programme of visits is for you. You will learn from the Parisians themselves the know-how of bookbinding, picture framing, carving and the fine leather craft.Go on this website to check the dates and times of the year and the activities available.Source: HEREThanks to Harvest_Lights for the photo Read more:Everything
How do the French stay so slim? 2007-08-14 03:56:00 How do the French
stay so slim? When I came across this French company - Belle de Sucre - I was blown away by the beauty of everything they sell. Then I found out that it's all made from sugar. Who would eat something like this or is it just for show?You can go to the Maison & Objet expo to find out more, from September 7th to 11th 2007.You can order online also.Source: HERE and HERE
A so-delicious-adorable store in the Marais, Paris 2007-08-13 04:08:00 It's impossible to pass the enticing windows of Autour du Monde in the Marais and not stop in for a peek...A smart boutique with a modern aesthetic and a nose for what’s fresh without being trendy, Autour du Monde is an unmissable design destination in the Marais. Founded by Serge Bensimon, the two-level shop has a changing selection of globally sourced tableware, decorative objects, furniture, bedding, rugs, lighting, and more. The upstairs has high ceilings and exposed beams, and there's a bed in the vaulted basement that is set according to the seasons. There’s something here for every budget, and lots of complimentary inspiration. If only the help did not run so hot and cold. But like a restaurant with great food and unreliable service, we keep going back.Source: HERE Read more:Paris
To know the past to undersant the future... 2007-08-10 08:15:00 The permanent exhibition Paris, Visite Guidée, which enjoyed a makeover in early 2007, offers a multimedia, bilingual display that's also suitable for children.Images, landmarks, interactive terminals, and a giant model present the capital from the origins of the Cité to the project of the future.The decor on the first floor changes...three times a year!Under the aegis of architectural experts, the center adapts completely to the theme of the exhibition on show: Public highways, The houses of Paris...And as it is always a fine show, visitors enjoy prolonging their visit in the red cocoons of the video lounge, the bookshop or at the newspaper bar.21 boulevard Moreland75004 ParisMetro station ->Sully-Morland or Bastille
A stunning building in Paris 2007-08-08 04:17:00 The Grande Arche de la Fraternité is a monument in the business district of La Défense to the west of Paris
. It is usually known as the Arche de la Défense or simply as La Grande Arche.On the roof you’ll discover year round exhibitions (such as the 3D gallery) and temporary ones (where renowned, contemporary artists will relay over the year), models of the Arche and a 20 minutes movie explaining how the Arche was built.For the little story, in 1999, French urban climber Alain Robert scaled the structure's exterior wall using only his bare hands and feet and with no safety devices of any kind.In the 2004 film, Godzilla: Final Wars, it is one of the Parisian monuments destroyed by the giant insect Kamacuras.More info? It's HEREHere is a satellite view of the building.
Show off youself on your walls! 2007-08-06 04:17:00 The vegetal wall (Mur Végétal in french) relies on a new way to grow plants without any soil. Since its weight is very light, it is possible to set up the vegetal wall on any wall with any size. It can be outdoor or indoor.And trust me, the visual effect is absolutely stunning!Patrick Blanc is a french botanist who won many prizes over his career. He is the inventor of the vegetal wall.The list of walls, this artist has conceived, is very long.Here is some of his creations:- Club Med, Paris- Nexus Headquarter, Paris- BHV Homme facade, Paris- Babyliss Headquarter, Paris- Quai Branly Museum, Paris (A great museum which will probably be one the next blog spot)And so on...Here is the Patrick Blanc's website.
What you have always wanted to know about Edith Piaf 2007-08-03 06:11:00 Edith Piaf was one of France's most beloved singers and became a national icon.Her singing reflected her tragic life, with her specialty being the poignant ballad performed in a heartbreaking voice.The great love of Piaf's life, the married boxer Marcel Cerdan, died in an October 1949 plane crash, on a flight to see Piaf. Their affair made international headlines.Piaf was later married twice. Her first husband was Jacques Pills, a singer. Her second husband, Greek Théo Sarapo, was a 26-year-old hairdresser-turned-singer and actor, 20 years younger than Piaf. They married in 1962.In 1951 she was involved in a car crash along with Aznavour, breaking an arm and two ribs, and thereafter had difficulty breaking serious morphine and alcohol addictions.At the early age of 47, Piaf died of liver cancer on the French Riviera, on October 1963, the same day that her friend Jean Cocteau died. She had slipped in and out of consciousness for the first two months after her marriage to Sarapo, befo Read more:always
, wanted
, Edith
Paris Plage 2007-08-01 03:57:00 From July 20th to August 29th, Paris
has a beach right inside the city. the manmade beach along the river Seine, now opening for the third year running.Deck chairs, sun-loungers and colourful parasols have sprung up everywhere.And by lunchtime, it was impossible to find a free chair. The biggest novelty this year, though, is a 28-metre swimming pool, installed after complaints last year that there was nowhere to cool off properly during August's heatwave.Once again, the French flair put into organising petanque and picnics along with Seine, sea and sand just shows what Paris can do - something that won't go unnoticed in the battle with London for the 2012 Olympic Games.Full article, HERE.Picture, thanks to happybene.
Paris is getting invaded! 2007-07-30 04:47:00 For few years now, Paris
sees some “space invaders” on its walls.The idea is to "invade" cities all over the world with characters inspired by first-generation arcade games, and especially the now classic Space Invaders.Because they're all different, they're all numbered, photographed and carefully indexed.The guy started with Paris and then Los Angeles but there are several more cities in the world which have been “invaded”. The “invader” works alone so it means that people in the world have taken up his concept and applied it in an international way.The guy says “Not a week goes by without new Invaders appearing.”So be ready to look up for these “Space Invasions”.Links: HEREThanks to tofz4u for the picture
Paris Je T'aime - The Movie 2007-07-27 04:29:00 Paris je t'aime is an international movie taking place in the French capital. Paris has 20 arrondissements. The movie tells us a different story for each different arrondissement with different actors and different movie-maker, as a short movie would do.The cast is international and huge, stars like: Ethan & Joel Cohen, Gerard Depardieu, Wes Craven as directors and Steve Buscemi, Barbet Schroeder, Juliette Binoche, Elijah Wood, Nathalie Portman and so on.All the stories depict one emotion: love of course.Great movie and many times saluted by the critics.If you love Paris, you will definitely love this movie.More? HERE and HERE Read more:Paris
Moulin Rouge, a Parisian Myth 2007-07-25 04:33:00 This French myth has existed since 1889.Moulin
Rouge is a traditional cabaret, famous world wide. Amazing performers like Josephine Baker, Franck Sinatra or Edith Piaf have attended this stage. The cabaret was also subject of the French painter Toulouse Lautrec.The French cancan at Le Moulin Rouge
includes glitters, stresses, pearls and feathers…everything needed to spend a memorable night.You also have the opportunity to watch the show while having diner with Champagne of course.The Moulin Rouge is where you need to go, at least once in your life.Source: angusleonard Read more:Parisian
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