Events

A poster of a man holding two guns.

Matthew Rose Art Exhibition in Montparnesse — God and Country

August 25, 2011

Paris-based American artist Matthew Rose presents a new series of major works on paper at STORIE in the Montparnasse quartier of Paris, opening Thursday, September 1, 2011. The new works target and recast religious icons, patriotism, gods and nature in a medium…

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Restaurant Sweepstakes — Chef Andre Chiang

July 26, 2011

When something sounds too good to be true, usually it is.  But not this time.  UntappedParis, a world travel blog, has partnered with Singapore Takeout and Singapore International Culinary Exchange to host a 5-course dinner in Paris by Chef Andre Chiang in Paris on…

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La Fête Foraine du Jardin des Tuileries

July 21, 2011

If you have wandered near the Louvre or Jardin des Tuileries lately, you will notice an exciting addition on the rue du Rivoli wing, and a rather large one at that! La Fête Foraine is the temporary summer carnival implanted…

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Tour de France 2011

July 3, 2011

For its 108th year, Le Tour de France, the world’s premier biking race. began on July 3, and finishes in Paris on Sunday, July 24. The route stretches in 20 stages from La Berre-de-Monts, through the mountainous Pyrénées, to the grand finale on the Avenue des…

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Fête de la Musique (June 21)

June 20, 2011

For one night only, Paris is a true party town late until the morning with Fête de la Musique, which is a singular free music festival celebrating the beginning of summer. As a glitter of light from late dusk remains until…

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Brocante — Rue de Courcelles

May 27, 2011

Through this Sunday only, May 29, a chic brocante will be on Rue de Courcelles, near the beautiful Parc Monceau in the 8th Arrondissement of Paris. Parc Monceau includes statues of famous French figures including Guy de Maupassant, Frédéric Chopin, Charles Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Alfred de Musset, and Edouard Pailleron. The park has…

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Pâques – Easter In Paris

April 17, 2011

Pâques (Easter and Passover) in Paris is all about chocolate, easter eggs, and fun activities for children. Windows of chocolate shops are lined with ornate chocolate eggs, some the size of American footballs, for sale (and eating) during the holiday. Themes…

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European Independent Film Festival

March 26, 2011

In only 6 years, The European Independent Film Festival has made waves and built a truly impressive reputation among the international film community. This event is lauded as the Sundance of Europe. The 2011 selection will screen 77 films from…

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Cranach et Son Temps – Musée du Luxembourg

March 26, 2011

I must admit that even after having spent several months now learning about History of Art, Cranach was an artist of whom I had never heard. So when a friend suggested we go to see the exhibition at the Musée…

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A store front with several shelves of pottery.

Terrienne

March 25, 2011

Terrienne is a small pottery workshop in the 11th arrondissement where it is possible to learn the art of throwing clay in the form of a short course or an ongoing learning process. Run by Alexis Duclos, an American expatriate renowned…

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