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Indie music fans in Paris breathed a collective sigh of relief over the summer when they learned that their preferred nightspot, La Flèche d’Or, was only closing for renovations, and not going under for good as rumored. Neighbors irked by the constant stream of noise coming from the popular venue had complained, prompting the owners to install a better sound insulation system. La Flèche d’Or finally re-opened earlier this week, kicking off the fanfare with a lineup featuring Evan Dando, Chris Brokaw and Anoraak. Now is the time to get acquainted or re-acquainted with one of the city’s high temples of indie and experimental music. However, after hearing multiple reports of rude, unfriendly bouncers and inflated drink prices, I’m hoping the owners have touched up more than the insulation system.

Go Further: Guide to La Flèche Door Bar and Club in Paris

Indie Temple La Flèche d’Or Reopens in Paris originally appeared on About.com Paris Travel on Friday, November 27th, 2009 at 08:32:07.

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Paris Photo, the annual rendez-vous of choice for professional photographers, buyers, and admirers of the medium, kicks off today and runs through November 22nd at the Carrousel du Louvre. If you have a weakness for photography, be sure to check out this year’s show, which brings together nearly a hundred galleries and publishers, for a pointed look at contemporary photography from around the globe. This year, talented lenses from the Middle East, North Africa and Iran are under the spotlight at Paris Photo.

More Info: Visit the official website

Related Resources:

• Carrousel du Louvre Guide
• November Events in Paris
• Free Museums in Paris

On Now: Paris Photo 2009 originally appeared on About.com Paris Travel on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 08:13:36.

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Even foodies who know French cuisine well may be unfamiliar with Basque cooking traditions, which offer an eclectic balance between coastal, Meditteranean-style specialties like fresh fish and vegetables and hearty mountain delicacies including nutty cheeses, cured ham and hard ciders. About.com Paris Travel Contributor Aedín Mac Devitt spent a Basque country-style evening at La Sidreria, a new drinking and dining spot in Paris’s party-hard Oberkampf district that features self-service cider straight from the barrel.

Go Further: Full Review of La Sidreria

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• Chez Gladines Basque Restaurant in Paris
• More Paris Restaurant Reviews
• Where to Head for Nightlife in Paris

Image credit: Barrels at a basque cider house much like La Sidreria. ©2007 Jonny Hunter. Some rights reserved under the Creative Commons license.

New Paris Restaurant Review: La Sidreria originally appeared on About.com Paris Travel on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 09:03:57.

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