International Paris Film Festival
A selection of feature and short film entered from all corners of the globe. If you love film, there's sure to be one or two great hits to come out of the festival.
30 June - 11 July 2009.
Special Entry: €5 per film
www.pariscinema.org
Cité de la Mode et du Design
Opening October 2009. This is a much anticipated building, over 441m2 of exhibitions and special events relating to fashion and design.
Event details to follow.
Chateau Vincennes
After a 43 million euro renovation, the Chateau opened in 2007. Of course there’s work still to be done on a building that dates back to the 11th Century. Many a famous aristocrat was imprisoned in the dungeon. You can organise a guided tour of either 45 min or 1.15min to understand its rich history. Several French ministries also operate from this building.
Open from May to September 10am – 6pm
M: Château de Vincennes
en.chateau-vincennes.fr
1 ave de Paris T : 01 48 08 31 20
Guy Martin - Atelier
OK These 2-3 hour - French cooking workshops are in French but it could be a bit of a giggle. Learn from one of the Masters(Grand Vedour & Sensing), the books, the TV shows now your can discover a few little secrets from Guy Martin.
Situated in a beautiful Hotel Particular building, we would be happy to organise a workshop for you if you cannot translate the site.
You can choose from preparing cocktail food, cuisine for one, or how to pick and cook the best produce in season. There's also a 'Petits Gourmets/Gourmands' workshop which is sure to include chocolate.
www.atelierguymartin.com
35 rue Miromesnil 75008 t: 01 42 66 33 33
7th Annual 'Nuit Blanches' don't miss 2009
For 48 hours, all museums, transport and festivals are free to the public. This is when Parisians don't sleep but gather to enjoy all the events. This year's theme is 'An invitation to travel', major railway stations such as the Gare de l'Est and Gare de Lyon will be transformed into an sensory contemporary art experience. Churches will also be transformed with lighting inviting all to discover their beauty and the art within.
4 and 5 October, all night, all day, all over Paris
www.parisinfo.com
Le Crazy Horse Saloon
This famous Paris show that has been running since the 1950’s. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I totally enjoyed the light show, dancing, scant costumes (OK maybe a feather or two) and precise choreography. Its not a ‘spectacle’ like The Lido or Moulin Rouge. The stage is small and we were seated less than five feet away from the performers however it added to the authenticity of its original intention ; an intimate ‘caberet’.
www.lecrazyhorseparis.com
12 ave George V, 75008 t: 01 47 23 32 32
Musée d’Art Modern de la Ville de Paris
You will find this gallery in the ‘Palais de Tokyo’. Dedicated to modern 20th Century art there are over 8000 different pieces.
M: Iena or alma Marceau
www.v1.paris.fr
11 ave du President Wilson t: 01 53 67 40 00
Jazz Festival
Each year from early to mid September, (2-14 Sept 2008) the 'Parc de la Villette' comes alive with jazz musicians from all over the world. You can see the full program online and tickets are available at most FNAC centres.
www.cite-musique.fr