French radio plays a big part in my everyday life. The radio is turned to a variety of stations during the course of the day. For the French, radio listening is such a habit that often choosing a mobile phone revolves around radio accessibility. In the morning while in the kitchen preparing my breakfast....(Read more)
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Isadora Duncan – A living sculpture
l’Officiel des spectaclesWhat is going on in Paris? What time does it start? How long does the exhibit last? Where can I listen to a concert? Where can I find a flea market? Is there a flea market or antique show near my hotel? (Read more)
Fernand Pelez-The Belle Epoque’s parade of the outcastIf you have never heard of the French artist, Fernand Pelez (1848-1913) you are not the first. His work on display until January 17, 2010 at the Petit Palais in Paris, France, is a retrospective of his beginnings as a traditional, academic artist to his bold later works that resemble photography. (Read more)
Metro and RER on New Year's Eve For anyone planning their end-of-the-year holiday in Paris, you will want to know the RATP (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens) schedules. The following is a translation of RATP’s response to my question about hours of operation... (Read more)
Nuit Blanche 2009 Beginning the night of October 3 and continuing into the early hours of October 4 is the Paris Nuit Blanche (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.). In its eighth season, this year you can obtain the program in various ways: Paper at any mayor’s office; the Hotel de Ville mayor’s office, all of the libraries, any RATP station office, etc. For more addresses visit the Nuit Blanche link . For the paper version look for this title “Où trouver le programme papier“ on the “Generalities” page. Read more ....
French radio: It could improve your French
Beehives in Paris In the concrete jungle of big cities, you expect tall buildings, a distance from nature, fast-paced living, an inhospitable and a polluted atmosphere. This sounds like a perfect place for a beehive. The two best known beehives in Paris are on the top of the Garnier Opéra and the Grand Palais.... (Read more)
The Eiffel Tower gets a paint job Since
its opening The nineteenth painting campaign is currently underway. The tower is entirely repainted every seven years. The work takes 18 months and the tower remains open the entire time.... (Read more) Metro and RER tickets-how much?Prices for Paris transportation change quicker than the price of a baguette! At your fingertips on the RATP and the SNCF websites, you can find ticket alternatives and prices for one ticket, one day, weekly, and several days as well as travel alternatives for the airports.... (Read more)
Paris theater tickets at a discountIf you are the type of person who likes to have your Paris visit well ordered; you can order your theater tickets ahead of time. Theater in Paris is extremely popular and plays play to full houses even during the week. So why not go and go at a discounted price?! ... (Read more)
Springtime in Paris, replanting the flowersWhen Spring time was a week away; it was a grey Saturday and time to shop for the new plants. The 2008-2009 winter in Paris had been a cold one. It gave the impression of being the snowiest and coldest in memory. Metéo France , however, listed it as only third coldest winter in the last 20 years (2005-2006 and 1990-1991 were colder)...(Read more). Remember to
The city is still beautiful and the food? Look at these oysters on a Sunday chez moi!!! The photo above is from the exterior of the Café de l'Homme restaurant and the one on the left is the interior. Make a reservation or for lunch, get there as they open the doors! (Click here for a view of past photos) Enjoy! and à bientôt! Colleen |
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