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Musée du Quai Branly — Special Exhibition Celebrating 10 Years Pavillon des Sessions

April 14, 2010

Paris definitely has its fair share of amazing museums. Most people make it to the Louvre or the Musée D’Orsay, which are great, but if you want to visit a museum that is truly unlike the rest then I suggest…

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Ancient Book Fair in Paris (Espace Champerret)

April 9, 2010

If you’re fond of old books,  newspapers, photos, posters and the like, this event is not to be missed.  Over 100 distinguished collectors  from throughout France are showcasing their highly valued documents form all walks of life. Myriad collectibles will be…

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Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition — Petit Palais

April 9, 2010

The Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent and the Petit Palais (City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts) are showcasing the first Yves Saint-Laurent exhibition since the fashion designer passed away. A total of 307 haute couture and prêt-à-porter designs are…

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Robert Doisneau Exhibition (Henri Cartier Bresson Foundation)

April 7, 2010

A kiss says it all. The Henri Cartier Bresson foundation has an exhibit of one of France’s most illustrious photographers, Robert Doisneau, until April 18, 2010.  Doisneau is best known for his pictures of Parisian life. Images of children playing in the…

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Best Baguette (Le Grenier)

April 7, 2010

Weekly Special: Best Boulangerie in Paris To kick off our “Best of†series, we are featuring a classic French staple: la baguette. On the 22nd of March, the 17th Annual Best Baguette contest in Paris took place at la Chambre de Commerce des…

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Saut Hermès Equestrian Show at Grand Palais

April 1, 2010

Pierre Hermès is best known for high-end silk scarves, leather shoes, bags, gloves and accessories, when it was founded, in 1837, it primarily made leather saddles for the elite royalty in Europe. Even to this day you can buy richly made and…

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Pâques (Easter) in Paris

March 29, 2010

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. This…

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Cinema Special (March 21-23)

March 20, 2010

Spring is here! Let’s go to the Movies?! The National Federation of French Cinemas and BNP Paribas have decided to celebrate the beginning of the warm weather and jacketless days with an irresistible offer. Marking its 11th year, Le Printemps du…

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Dance Classes for Kids

March 17, 2010

Saturday 20 March 2010 14.30 & 15.30Irish dancing workshops€3, reservation necessary (places limited) Sarah Clark, former lead dancer in the “Lord of the Danceâ€, will run two introductory workshops for children who would like to try out traditional Irish dancing. A…

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Photography Exhibition — Cinema and Film in Paris, Berlin, Hollywood

March 17, 2010

Paris-Berlin-Hollywood 1910-1939- Photos of film shoots From March 10 2010 to August 1 2010 This exhibit shows photos which reveal the legendary studio and film sets of Paris, Berlin and Hollywood, during a period when these three cities were the…

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