Quoi de Neuf events
On November 22, Parisians and the world celebrated the arrival of 2018’s Beaujolais by uncorking the season’s fresh and juicy crop. Restaurants, cafes, bars and brasseries all share in the celebration. All the more reason to pop some fruity wine, given…
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From October 31 to November 4, this premier chocolate festival at Port de Versailles should not be missed by anyone who loves chocolate. Celebrating its 22st year, all of the prestigious chocolatiers will be at this event, and a kids workshop and exhibition…
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By DAVID DADOUN A new rhythm begins in Paris with la rentree, when Parisians return from their vacances, and shops re-open all spruced up after a month off. Yes, France remains a stalwart in the European economy despite the 25…
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A new rhythm begins in Paris with la rentree, when Parisians return from their vacances, and shops re-open all spruced up after a month off. Yes, France remains a stalwart in the European economy despite the 25 or so days of vacation that…
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The summer annual rock festival has once again provided great entertainment to wrap up a vibrant Parisian summer. The weekend of August 24-26, come out to Parc de Saint Cloud to hear this summer’s hottest bands. The crowds reach over 20,000 with…
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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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When I was in France the last and only time it won the World Cup, the French were so delirious in watching their team win they asked me questions like: “Can Americans run as fast as the French?â€Â This time the questions…
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Parisians wear bathing suits, children play in sandboxes, and adults read steamy novels while relaxing on lawn chairs on a sandy beach. No, this is not in Normandy, but on the Seine just across from the ÃŽle-de-la-Cité. Paris Plage brings the beach…
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Celebrations for Le Quartorze de Juillet (14th of July), also commonly known as Bastille Day or La Fête Nationale, mark one of the major party events in Paris for the year. It commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison and the French revolt against Louis…
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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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