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Great Parisians: Simone de Beauvoir
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"One is not born a woman, but becomes one."
Long before the emergence of Women's Studies on college campuses and wide acceptance of the notion that traditional gender roles largely amount to social constructions, Simone de Beauvoir boldly and clearly asserted ...Read More »
Paris Photo Contest: First Winning Shot
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The first winner of our debut Paris Photo Contest is Joe Donohue, a Paris-based photographer originally from Montreal, Quebec.
Donohue writes of his photo, titled Shopkeeper on the Left Bank:
"We wandered onto an empty side street just off Rue ...Read More »
Damage in Paris Minimal After Deadly European Storm
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Paris has come away with relatively minor damage after a storm that battered large parts of Western France and killed over 50 people in several European countries, Paris City Hall said in a statement released today.
Paris City Hall said ...Read More »
Wordless Wednesday: Street Art in Belleville
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The gritty, working-class Belleville district is also a major draw for artists, with its cheaper rents and old warehouses ideal for conversion into studio space. Not surprisingly, eye-catching street art is a common sight in this lesser-known Paris neighborhood.
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French National Library Snags Casanova Manuscripts
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The French National Library has arguably racked up a little sex appeal this week by acquiring the memoirs of Giacomo Casanova, the famed 18th century adventurer and author whose name has become synonymous with the art of (insincere) seduction. The ...Read More »
French Tibetans Begin Own New Year Celebrations
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By About.com Paris Travel Contributor Colette Davidson
Paris City Hall was the starting point last weekend for kickoff celebrations of Chinese New Year-- but parallel to these festivities, the French Tibetan community was celebrating their own New Year in a ...Read More »
Independent Probe Chastises Eurostar on December Breakdowns
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Eurostar is taking heat from an independent body which has accused the cross-channel train operator of failing to prepare for tough winter conditions last year, leading to five trains breaking down under the Channel Tunnel in late December 2009 and ...Read More »
Wordless Wednesday: Frosty View From the Parc de Belleville
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Yet another winter-inspired WW, this time from the Parc de Belleville panorama point after a February dusting of snow, and with a hazy Eiffel Tower on the horizon point.
Further Reading:
Top Places For Panoramic Views in Paris
Paris Parks and Gardens Gallery
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Sign Up For the Paris Trip Planning E-Course
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If you're in the midst of planning a trip to Paris but feel overwhelmed by the plethora of packages being dangled in front of you and aren't sure how to even begin, take a first step toward sanity and sign ...Read More »
Highlights From Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer Haute Couture 2010
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Well, yet another haute couture edition of Paris Fashion Week has come and gone, and as promised, I've picked out some highlights from the Spring-Summer collections of designers including Givenchy (pictured), Elie Saab, John Galliano for Dior, and Chanel. Whether ...Read More »
Wordless Wednesday: Paris in the Winter
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Suddenly, it's really cold in Paris-- so this drawing of a Parisian guy in winter garb-- circa 1823-- seemed appropriate.
Visiting Paris in the WinterWordless Wednesday: Paris in the Winter originally appeared on About.com Paris Travel on Wednesday, January ...Read More »
Paris Fashion Week Continues With Couture
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The haute couture edition of Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010-- reserved for an elite minority of designer houses which have won an official stamp of approval from the French government, kicks off this week following the men's ready-to-wear shows last ...Read More »
Paris Photo Contest: Submit Your Favorite Pictures of Paris
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If you've taken a picture of Paris you're particularly proud of and want to share it with fellow readers of About.com Paris Travel, please submit it here. To celebrate the arrival of more reader-submitted content on this site, I'll ...Read More »
Air France to Surcharge Some Obese Passengers
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Following the cue of United Airlines and other air carriers, Air France announced earlier this week that it would now formally require obese passengers who do not comfortably fit in a single seat to purchase a second one at 75% ...Read More »
New Paris Neighborhood Profile: Saint-Michel
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How many neighborhoods can boast their own angel guarding over the gates? Okay, so there's no gate, and the angel in question is the statue and fountain at Place Saint-Michel, which depicts the archangel of the same name victoriously ...Read More »
Are Anti-Noise Regulations Turning Paris Into the City of Sleep?
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Next to New York or London, Paris isn't a particularly noisy city, and nightlife rowdiness is relatively rare in a culture where most drink and party moderately. But since the 2008 smoking ban took effect in France and smokers were ...Read More »
Over the Horizon: Winter Sales in Paris
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The holidays may be officially over, but the commercial frenzy certainly isn't: Paris winter sales start January 6th, and some are planning a trip into town just to hit the racks. Feeling brave? Consult our guide to Paris sales to ...Read More »
Another Paris Jewelry Robbery
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Just in time for the New Year, Paris has again fallen victim to a jewelry robbery. The Associated Press is reporting that an armed robber broke into an unnamed jewelry store in south Paris earlier on Tuesday and fled ...Read More »
Planning on New Year’s Eve in Paris?
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If you'll be in Paris to celebrate New Year's Eve, be sure to check out our updated guide to bringing in the new decade in the city of light. Whether you're a student looking for an all-nighter, are celebrating with ...Read More »
Most Striking Paris Museums and Monuments Re-Open
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French news agency AFP is reporting that most of the Paris museums and monuments that have been closed for up to a week due to personnel strikes have re-opened their doors despite the fact that many employees are continuing ...Read More »
Strike Shuts Down Some Paris Museums and Monuments
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A strike among personnel at some of Paris's most-frequented museums and monuments has led to a shutdown of museums including the Centre Georges Pompidou and sights like the Arc de Triomphe.
The strike, which began at the Centre Pompidou's ...Read More »
Indie Temple La Flèche d’Or Reopens in Paris
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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 ...Read More »
On Now: Paris Photo 2009
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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 ...Read More »
New Paris Restaurant Review: La Sidreria
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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. ...Read More »
Weird News of the Day: Free Cash at the Eiffel Tower
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In your book, what might bring on sudden stampede conditions at the Eiffel Tower? Tourists angry at having to spend a half-day waiting in line, and suddenly inspired by the French spirit of revolt? How about cash being distributed for ...Read More »
How to Enjoy Paris in November
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Loathe crowds and like the idea of spending your vacation roaming through museums and tranquil cathedrals or reading in a corner of a good cafe? November in Paris is probably for you. Low season is here, and while there's ...Read More »
Halloween in Paris (?)
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My mother, who instilled me with a fierce love for Halloween lore and festivities, always asks me if I'm doing anything to celebrate in Paris. "Meh," I inevitably say, "It's just not happening here. I'll probably just end up making ...Read More »
Tour d’Argent Wine Cellar Selling Off Prized Bottles
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Wine lovers, take note: Le Tour d'Argent, one of Paris's "crème de la crème" restaurants, is looking to get rid of thousands of bottles from its massive collection of wines, champagne and other specialties. According to CNN, the cellar will ...Read More »
Just Back From FIAC: A Few Pictures of the 2009 Edition
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I spent an afternoon at the FIAC today (see related post below) and took a few mostly impressionistic shots of the main show at the Grand Palais. I regret not getting over to the Tuileries/Louvre part of the event, which ...Read More »
Now On: FIAC (International Contemporary Art Fair)
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The International Contemporary Art Fair, or FIAC, runs from October 22nd through 25th at the Grand Palais and the Louvre Museum. The 2009 edition features 210 exhibiting galleries and works from over 4,000 contemporary artists. For amateur collectors or those ...Read More »
Coming Up In Paris: FIAC (International Contemporary Art Fair)
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You can feel a sense of mounting excitement in Paris these days as gallery owners and other art professionals scramble to open the next edition of the International Contemporary Art Fair, or FIAC, which will run from October 22nd through ...Read More »
Paris Art Gallery La B.A.N.K Showing Serge Leblon
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The Paris Art Gallery La B.A.N.K is showing Serge Leblon's second personal exhibition. This time the exhibition consists of selection of large photos. The first two pieces, which can be found at the entrance of this Paris art gallery, are ...Read More »
Controversy stirs over McDonald’s Opening at the Carrousel du Louvre
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Like fries with that Caravaggio print? Some art lovers and professionals are unhappy with plans by fast-food behemoth McDonald's to open a location in Paris at the Carrousel du Louvre,... Read More »
Desires at the Crazy Horse Paris
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Desires (Désirs) is the new show at the Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris. Starting from September 21, 2009 with the launch of the new Crazy Horse show the temperature will rise in Paris.
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Nuit Blanche Celebrations This Saturday in Paris
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White nights in Paris may be common enough, but tomorrow evening marks the seventh edition of "Nuit Blanche", a free annual event in which hundreds of contemporary artists and performers... Read More »
The Paris Louvre gets its Apple Store
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Paris gets its first Apple Store in the Carrousel du Louvre. While work is still on-going for the Louvre Apple Store rumors already emerge that the US multinational is planning a second shop in the Paris Opéra area close to ...Read More »
Paris Announced AutoLib’ – The Electric Car Rental Program
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Paris announced AutoLib’, the electric car rental program similar to Velib’ the bike rental program. "I want to make Paris a modern city, united and bold," said Bertrand Delanoë mayor of Paris, declaring himself "a principal proponent of the electric ...Read More »
Coming Up: Open Doors at Ménilmontant Artists’ Studios
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Mark your calendars for open house days at artists' galleries in Ménilmontant: from Friday, September 25th through Monday, September 28th, over 150 painters, sculptors, photographers and artists with workshops and... Read More »
This Weekend in Paris: European Heritage Days
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This weekend, for the occasion of Europe's annual "Heritage Days" event, hundreds of historical buildings, monuments, seats of government and other noteworthy sites customarily closed or only partially open to... Read More »
Paris Louvre Museum With Titien, Tintoret, and Véronèse
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On September 17 the Paris Louvre Museum opened the colorful exhibition “Rivalités à Venise (Rivalries in Venice)” with Titien, Tintoret, and Véronèse.
All 3 were talented, but Titien, the eldest, was a great source for the other two. This came from ...Read More »
Paris Photographer Willy Ronis Dies at 99
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Willy Ronis, one of the last great photographers of 20th century Paris, died this weekend at the age of 99. Born in 1910 to Ukrainian and Lithuanian parents who... Read More »
New Paris Restaurant Review: Le Relais de Venise (L’Entrecôte)
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Craving steak-frites, the traditional, gorgeously simple staple of Parisian brasseries? About.com Paris Travel contributor Jonathan James dishes up the secret sauce on Le Relais de Venise (also known simply as... Read More »
September in Paris: A Solid Bet
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A less-expensive alternative to an April or August trip, September in Paris is more pleasant than reputed. Clear skies and crisp air are actually more common in September than in... Read More »
Picasso Museum Free Sunday Before Closure
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The Picasso Museum is gearing up to close its doors for heavy-duty renovations starting August 24th, but will be offering free entry Sunday, August 23rd ahead of the closure. A... Read More »
Veteran Paris Visitor? A Few Tours For You…
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An article from the AP this week gives a good rundown of guided tours for visitors who've been to Paris on several occasions and are looking for more specialized... Read More »
Something fishy this way comes in the Seine…
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When people ask whether the Seine, that famous river that bifurcates Paris, is swimmable, they're often met with an incredulous laugh: "It's so polluted, most fish wouldn't go near it." But... Read More »
Paris in August: The Luxurious Lag
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To borrow briefly from Charles Baudelaire, Paris in August often seems to capture the French poet's notion of luxe, calme, et volupté-- which translates roughly to "luxury, calm, and... Read More »
Paris Plage – Paris Beach
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Paris Plage (Paris Beach) is back again in the capital of France. From July 20 till August 20 Parisians and tourists can enjoy the yearly artificial beach at the borders of the Seine river. Paris Plage turns Paris in a ...Read More »
The Clips Girls – Who are They?
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The Clips Girls of the Baby, Baby, Baby music video have caused a lot a noise on the internet. This has had a good pay off as the song is even making it to the top of the charts. But ...Read More »
Paris Luxury Hotels 5 Stars
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Paris Luxury Hotels such as the Renaissance Paris Vendôme, the Meurice, the Ritz Paris, the Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme and the Marriott Champs-Elysées are joining the select group of Paris 5 star hotels.
Five luxury hotels in Paris received a fifth ...Read More »
Paris Music Festival for Piano in Serres d’Auteuil
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This Paris music festival for Piano at the Serres d'Auteuil, which exists since 2000, supports compositions and young musicians around the piano.
The tenth anniversary of a festival is always an important moment for artists and all those who contribute to ...Read More »
Mexican Guitar Duo In Paris
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The Instituto de México in Paris presents the guitar duo Santiago Gutiérrez-Bolio and Santiago Lascurain on Thursday 9 July at 7pm.
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These artists recently played in Copenhagen at the “Sounds of Mexico” festival destined ...Read More »
Paris Photo Exposition Volutes et Voluptés
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A new Paris photo exposition will start in galerie Sylvia Rhud. With the series "Les couleurs du temps" (The colors of time), Yves Bitrin took us into a floral universe where colors and work became the language of the senses.
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Joel Forrester Jazz in Paris
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On Saturday July 4 at 6.30pm the Delta association welcomes the New-York jazz pianist Joel Forrester who is visiting Paris.
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Student of Thelonious Sphere Monk, who is considered as the founder of Bebop, Joel will play ...Read More »
Paris World Music Day – Louvre Concert
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For the World Music Day in Paris, one of the exceptional concerts is one organized in the Louvre museum.
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The Louvre museum in Paris offers this year a concert under the pyramid. On the program ...Read More »
Lambaerobica in Paris
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Are you getting bored by the regular gyms in Paris? Do you want to have fun, and get in to shape for the summer? Consider Lambaerobica, it is a mix of aerobics combined with latin dance such as samba, lambada, ...Read More »
Naked Girls Video in Paris
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It is suddenly a huge hype in Paris, the video of the new girl group “Make the Girl Dance” with their latest clip "Baby Baby Baby". How did that happen? Well no surprise, you film them undressed.
The presence of three ...Read More »
Cannes Warms Paris
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The latest movies at the Cannes film festival were getting all the attention this weekend in Paris. Paris Match decided to cheer up the Parisians with a photo session of Monica Bellucci and Sophie Marceau, the lead actresses of the ...Read More »
Paris Museum Night
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On Saturday May 16, 2009 France celebrates the night of the museum. One hundred and forty museums in the Paris region open their doors that night. A unique opportunity to discover the cultural sites and places in a more intimate ...Read More »
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