Events
Paris has a full menu of events for summer, from the Open Air Cinema at Parc de la Villette through August 24, to scattered brocante fairs for treasure hunters seeking antique Christofle silver and oil paintings. On the first Sunday of each month the national…
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This coming June 20 and 21, a chic brocante will be in the Village St. Paul area of Le Marais, in the 4th Arrondissement of Paris. In the Jewish Quartier of Paris, Village St. Paul is a well known hunting ground for fine…
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For one of the better brocante shows to look for silver, fine china, goblets of Baccarat, antique necklaces, old framed art pieces and other fine brocante pieces, visit Eglise d’Auteuil in the posh 16th Arrondissement the weekend of December 6 and 7. Saturday and…
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This evening in front of Hotel de Ville, President Francois Hollande and other dignitaries, including surviving liberators, will commemorate the liberation of France from Vichy and the Nazis. This is the 70th anniversary of the liberation of France. This event is…
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Whether you live in Paris or you are simply visiting the city of love in August, don’t miss out on Rock En Seine – one of the most iconic music fests in the summer, set to rock the house for a three…
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For four weeks during the summer (from July 14 through August 15), the streets of Paris, especially in the Latin Quarter, are transformed into huge, artistic performing areas. With most local Parisians away on vacation, visitors get to reap the…
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Summer shopping in Paris remains a great opportunity to find a few bargain leftovers from the summer inventory, as well as to buy new fall fashions. Some great venues for shopping include Rue de Passy (Passy Plaza) in the 16th Arrondissement,…
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To understand the full glory of France, in all of its opulence and splendor, you must go to Chateau Versailles. Right now there is no better way to see it than at night, when the water fountains light up in a spectacular display. You…
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For one of the better brocante shows to look for silver, fine china, goblets of Baccarat, antique necklaces, old framed art pieces and other fine brocante pieces, visit Porte d’Auteuil in the posh 16th Arrondissement the weekend of June 23 and 24. Saturday…
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Rue de la Huchette, situated right beside the St. Michel fountain and St. Michel métro station, is a narrow street that is full of character. It boasts many cheap, but tasty, three course menus ranging from 8€ to around 30€.…
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