One hundredth anniversary of the international Paris air show. Daily 3-hour flight demonstrations
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Au tournant du siècle à Montmartre
Published on: 2009-06-03
Exhibition
Selection of fine canvases of Suzanne Valadon and Maurice Utrillo, presented together in the spirit of a dialogue, recreating the atmosphere of Paris of the period.
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Moulin Rouge (le)
Published on: 2009-06-03
Events
The Bal du Moulin Rouge, the internationally famous Paris cabaret, is currently staging the evocatively titled variety show Féerie (enchantment). The show features a troupe of 100 artistes including the famous Doriss Girls, 60 outstanding dancers decked out in feathers, rhinestones and sequins. You can choose either the show alone, with a half-bottle of champagne per person included in the ticket price, or dinner and show with three possible menus. Spend an unforgettable evening at the Moulin Rouge and walk out all starry-eyed after the show.
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Ferme de Paris (Ferme Georges-Ville)
Published on: 2009-06-03
Events
Cows, goats, chickens and rabbits in Paris! No, you're not dreaming, there is actually a farm in the French capital, in the Bois de Vincennes, to be precise... Known logically enough as the Ferme de Paris, this working farm has an educational function and welcomes visitors of all ages to discover life on the farm through each season's different tasks (harvesting, sheep-shearing, milking ), typical crops from the Ile-de-France region and how to look after the animals. Workshops enable children to participate in farming activities by learning how to make jam or spin and dye wool. A real taste of the countryside for city-dwellers and visitors alike.
Source: allparisnews.com
Finish of the Tour de France
Published on: 2009-06-03
Events
Last leg of the tour: Montereau-Fault-Yonne - Paris Champs-Elysées (160 km)
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Macaron Day
Published on: 2009-03-25
Restaurant
March 18th, 2009
Friday, March 20th is le Jour du Macaron (Macaron Day) in France. Created four years ago through a collaboration between renowned pastry chef Pierre Hermé and other members of the prestigious Association Relais Desserts, le Jour du Macaron raises money and awareness for the Federation des Maladies Orphelines children's charity. Pop into any participating patisserie- includingthe four Pierre Hermé Paris boutiques, and you'll receive 4 scrumptious macarons gratuit (that means they're free)! Each shop will have a box available to accept optional monetary donations to the FMO.
Source: theparisblog.com
Bateau Mouche
Published on: 2009-03-25
Sightseeing
March 20th, 2009
Yes, I know, it's a classic, but I know you like the bridges of Paris! This photo is interesting because of the Bateau Mouche, the flat boat you can see on the left passing under the bridge. You have to get on one of those if you come to Paris; it may be a little touristy, but, as you can see these boats have projectors on both sides, so that you can see the stunning buildings as you progress on the Seine. I recommend to take an evening cruise during a hot summer night.
Source: theparisblog.com
Springtime Inside & Out
Published on: 2009-03-25
Museum
March 21st, 2009
Ah, the sun is out, the daffodils are in bloom, and the gardens of Paris are finally recovering from the cold and soggy winter. Celebrate the season with a trip to one of the oldest gardens in Paris, the Jardin des Plantes, where the famous botanical illustrations (or vélins) of Pierre-Joseph Redouté are on exhibit in Le Cabinet d'Histoire. Over 500 of the artists floral paintings, watercolors, prints and drawings - all in magnificent condition - date back to the early 1800s. Les Vélins de Redouté is open daily except Tuesday, through April 27 (entry 3).
Source: theparisblog.com
The Big Top and the Belle Epoque
Published on: 2009-03-02
Nightlife
Walking around Pigalle in the Parisian twilight I'm reminded of a quotation from Walt Whitman: The past - the dark unfathomed retrospect! The past! The infinite greatness of the past! . The present here is a neon seediness, but the past, oh how glamourous we imagine it to have been! The image we retain, the colour, the sounds, the laughter is pure belle époque, but even this was a term created in retrospect. It was only the horrors of the First World War that could make consumption and syphilis seem beautiful.
I am curious therefore when I see an advert for Diana Moreno, le cirque de la belle époque. What exactly is a belle époque circus? We know that the circus was an extremely popular diversion in Paris in the 19th century, with traces remaining notably in the paintings of Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec and Seurat. It was a form of entertainment that had grown out of equestrian events, with different acts added only when it became clear that new audiences did not appreciate how difficult it was to dress horses. The equestrian element had though made the circus an event that was popular with the nobility, and the belle époque circus was still a show that attracted spectators from a wide range of backgrounds.
Source: theparisblog.com
Esplanade des Invalides
Published on: 2009-01-20
Sightseeing
The Esplanade des Invalides is a wide (250 meter, 810 feet) and long (490 meter, 1,410 feet) open lawn area on the north side of the Hotel des Invalides that extends to the Seine river.
The Avenue du Maréchal Gallieni runs north and south through the Esplanade, dividing it in two equal halves. Three other streets cross it from east to west before it reaches Quai d'Orsay at the river's edge.
Opposite Quai d'Orsay is the ornate, late-19th century bridge, Pont Alexandre III. This bridge leads to the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais and then on to the Avenue des Champs-Elysées.
The Esplanade was designed by Robert de Cotte who succeeded his brother-in-law, Jules Hardouin Mansart, as the king's architect in 1708. The Jardin de l'Intendant on the south end of the Hotel des Invalides was created using the designs of Robert de Cotte.
The Esplanade offers a wide, unobstructed view from the north of Hôtel des Invalides and across the Seine river. It is one of the more open spaces in Paris. The Esplanade is bordered by the French Foreign Ministry and the home office of Air France.
