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Foire de Paris-shopping for home fashion

by Colleen's Paris May 5, 2018
Life in ParisShopping & Markets & Events written by Colleen's Paris

Making the annual pilgrimage to the Paris Home Show (Foire de Paris) is now mission accomplished. However, we are going back for more.
Last year we made contact with the interior architects and chose the style for the new, smaller sofa bed (canapĂ© lit) and chair.
After numerous vacations and conferences we …

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Paris Plages 2017 – Villette Update

by Colleen's Paris August 20, 2017
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Update for Paris Plages: ClĂ©mence from the Seine-Saint-Denis Office of Tourism contacted me with information in English about the Basin de la Villette section of Paris Plages. Paris Plages takes place in two locations every year: along the Seine (Parc Rives de Seine) and in the Bassin de la Vilette. …

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Paris Cinema Festival from Lost in Frenchlation

by Colleen's Paris August 10, 2016
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

This is a summer invitation for the event La Chaise et l’Écran cinema festival “cinĂ©ma dans nos rues” (on the Paris streets) from Manon at “Lost in Frenchlation“. Here’s hoping for a warm Friday, August 19, 12 Place LĂ©on Blum, Paris 75011 (metro: Voltaire – line 9). Although walking distance from my apartment, …

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“There’s No Place Like” – West End Theatre Comes to Paris

by Colleen's Paris January 7, 2016
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicArchive written by Colleen's Paris

“There’s No Place Like” is a one-hour play (in English) at CafĂ© du Theatre Wednesday, January 20 (7:30 pm) and Thursday, January 21 (7:30 pm and 9:30 pm). Reserve your tickets (seven euros): altheatheatre@gmail.com. The play, a hit at the May 2015 Brighton Fringe Festival comes to Paris from London’s …

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July 14 Bastille Day Fireworks Paris; photo by Robert Johnstone

Planning for July 14 (14 Juillet) in Paris

by Colleen's Paris July 15, 2014
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

When planning your fireworks visit, you can be in the Fan Zone of the Champ-de-Mars or the esplanade of TrocadĂ©ro to enjoy front row seats. The bridges offer a side view as we had on Pont d’Alma. On their webpage, the magazine, Vivre Paris, has a map showing alternatives for …

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l’Officiel des spectacles – Your Weekly Guide About Paris

by Colleen's Paris April 23, 2010
Books, Reviews & Guides written by Colleen's Paris

What 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? These types of questions can be easily answered …

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