French President to Attend Best of France Festival

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French President Francois Hollande to Attend Best of France Festival in Times Square.

Source: French President to Attend Best of France Festival – French Morning

French President Francois will attend the Best of France celebration at Times Square on Sunday, September 27.

French President Francois Hollande will attend the Best of France celebration at Times Square on Sunday, September 27.

French President Francois Hollande will attend the Best of France cultural event in New York on Sunday afternoon after attending a preliminary climate summit at the U.N. on Saturday.

In addition, the festivities will be kicked off by French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on Saturday morning. The event is free to the public. The times are Saturday, September 26th, 11:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M., and Sunday, September 27th, 10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. The event will be held at the Axa Center, 787 7th Avenue (at 51st Street).

Come to Times Square New York this weekend and see the Best of all that France has to offer!

Au revoir!

 

Image of French President Francois Hollande from an interview on July 14, 2012, found on Google.

The 45 Best Things To Do In Paris – October 2015

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Source: The 45 Best Things To Do In Paris – October 2015 | Paris Insiders Guide

The Seine River during fall season.

A view of the Seine River during fall season.

If you’re going to Paris in October, here is a list of 45 Best Things to do. Three that caught my eye are: “Skip-the-Line Eiffel Tower Tour & River Cruise,” (I love the water); “Movie Tour of Montmartre,” and “Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends Night Walking Tour.” Of course, there are many cultural events going on, as well — including two of my favorites! The Paris Opera & Ballet Company is starting their new season with performances of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly and Mozart’s Don Giovanni.

Also, click here to get a 10% discount on the Paris Pass when you use Paris Insiders Exclusive Discount Code: INSIDERGUIDE. But only for a short time!

Au Revoir!

 

Image of Paris in Fall by Jack Fussell, Flickr, CCBY 2.0.

Tickets to Best of France VIP Events in New York

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Dancing, food, and wine, bien sûr!

Source: Get Your Tickets to Best of France VIP Events – French Morning

Get your tickets to VIP events at the Best of France, happening this weekend.

Get your tickets to VIP events at the Best of France, taking place this weekend at Times Square.

Going to the Best of France cultural exhibit in New York this weekend? Read here about how to get tickets to three VIP events. Act fast: Not only are the events selling out, the $150 price is the early bird price — the price will increase to $200.

Remember, the event itself is free and open to the public. The three VIP events are meant to give you a more exclusive experience of France and its culture. These three events are all at the Axa Center on 7th Avenue (at 51st Street), and all are $150.00 (early bird price). The first event on Friday, September 25, from 7:00 P.M. – 10 P.M., is a “French Caribbean fete” with hors d’oeuvres, desserts, music, light entertainment, rum, Champagne, and French wines; the other two are for wine lovers: the first on Saturday, September 26 from 7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M., and the other on Sunday, September 27 from 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Click here to purchase Friday Night VIP Event tickets (Not many left!)

Click here to purchase Wine Tasting VIP Event tickets

 

Au Revoir! (And Bon Appetite!)

 

Image of New York by Nic Taylor, Flickr, CCBY 2.0.

France for Your Inner Paleontologist

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France has many prehistoric sites to explore. One such site is the Lascaux cave paintings discovered on Sept 12, 1940.

 

If the National Museum of Natural History in Paris doesn't satisfy your Inner Paleontologist, France has many prehistoric sites to visit.

If the National Museum of Natural History in Paris doesn’t satisfy your Inner Paleontologist, France has many prehistoric sites to visit.

Four teenagers discovered Lascaux cave when they followed a dog down a narrow passageway on September 12, 1940. Click here for more information from History.com on the 15,000 – 17,000-year-old cave paintings from the Upper Paleolithic Period.

Au Revoir!

 

 

 

Click here for location of National Museum of Natural History, Paris (Google Map).

Address: 57 rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris (5th arrondissement).

 

Click here for driving directions to Montignac from Charles de Gaulle Airport (Google Map).

 

Image of National Museum of Natural History, Paris, by Guillaume Delebarre, courtesy of Flickr, CCBY 2.0.

 

 

20 Biggest Travel Mistakes

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This traveler is already a victim of CNN's #1 Biggest Travel Mistakes (Overpacking). Will she also suffer from #6 (Not tightening shampoo caps...all the way)?

This traveler is already a victim of CNN’s #1 Biggest Travel Mistakes (Overpacking). Will she also suffer from #6 (Not tightening shampoo caps…all the way)?

The CNN Travel staff put together a list of what they consider the 20 biggest travel mistakes their own people have made — and in some cases, continue to make.  The list is hilarious, though you might find yourself gritting your teeth and saying, That is SO true.

Which one is your favorite? Mine is #10. Read it for yourself. Do you agree?

Source: 20 biggest travel mistakes

 

Au Revoir!

 

Sept. 26-27, 2015: Best of France in Times Square

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Can’t get to France this fall? France is coming to the U.S.!

Source: Cultural Extravaganza Best of France is Set to Take Over Times Square – French Morning

A Best of France extravaganza in New York, September 26-27, 2015!

A Best of France extravaganza in New York, September 26-27, 2015!

If you love France but can’t travel this fall, France is coming to New York! Meant to be ‘the biggest event in the world dedicated to France ever organized abroad,’ Best of France is coming to Times Square with over 200 exhibits, organized in small villages, such as “Rendez-vous en France” on tourism, beauty & fashion, food, and performing arts. There will even be Moulin Rouge dancers making their New York debut.

Read the French Morning link to learn about the event. By the way, they need hundreds of volunteers to help with the event. They are also looking for children ages 5-7 to model French fashions. Email casting@bestoffrance.org to get your child involved. Click on the links provided below for a little help making your travel arrangements.

See you in New York!

Hotels near Times Square

Flights to New York

 

Au Revoir!

 

 

“New York” by Nic Taylor, courtesy of Flickr, CCBY 2.0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Going to Paris This Fall?

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Boulevard Beaumarchais offers new, hip, clothing and food shops.

Boulevard Beaumarchais offers new, hip, clothing and food shops.

Source: Paris: Fall 2015 – Indagare

Paris is the truest of cosmopolitan cities, for it blends the old with the new like no other. Of course you want to see the monuments and attractions that Paris is famous for. But let’s face it: Paris is also the fashion capital of the world, so new shops are popping up all the time. Indagare’s article offers information some of the newest, hippest shops (clothing, coffee, food) on Boulevard Beaumarcharis, which runs from the Bastille Monument to the Place de la Republique.  While the Maison Kitsune sounds oh-so-chic with their pret-a-porter fashions, Leon & Harper sounds like it is more for me these days, since they sell “flattering women’s wear.” Ha!

By the way, “pret-a-porter” means designer wear sold off the rack (in other words, not made-to-order). Your French lesson for the day!

Au revoir!