Fall Restaurant News in Paris

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In the world’s gastronomy capital of Paris, there’s always a lot happening. Here’s the latest food news for the fall season.

Source: Fall Restaurant News in Paris

The views of the Eiffel Tower are stunning at Antoine Restaurant.

The views of the Eiffel Tower are stunning at Antoine Restaurant.

Bonjour Paris reports here on some of the latest restaurant news in Paris. As a seafood lover, I can’t
wait to try the recently renovated Antoine in the 16th arrondissement (10 avenue de New York). Even the decor is aquarium-inspired! Could you ask for a more stunning view of the Eiffel Tower?

 

Au revoir! (And Bon Appetite!)

 

Antoine Restaurant image from Antoine-Paris.fr, CCBY 2.0.

 

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.

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!

 

 

 

 

 

Treaty of Paris – Sept 3, 1783

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On this day in History, Treaty of Paris signed on Sep 03, 1783.

Source: Treaty of Paris signed – Sept 03, 1783 – HISTORY.com

While the United States had 6,824 troops killed in battle fighting the Revolutionary War, France had 10,000 casualties fighting with us against Britain.

While the United States had 6,824* troops killed in battle fighting the Revolutionary War, France had 10,000 casualties fighting with us against Britain.

I believe that cultural understanding goes hand-in-hand with good travel experiences. In the spirit of understanding how important France has been to history — even American history — read here how the Treaty of Paris signed in 1783 formally ended the American Revolution.

Salut!

 

 

*It is estimated that for every casualty due to fighting, 10 died from disease, www.revolutionarywararchives.org/warstats.html. Other statistics taken from “American Revolutionary War,” Wikipedia.

 

 

August 28-30, 2015 — Rock-En-Seine Festival

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A scene from Rock-en-Seine 2010 by Sylvain Sechet.

A scene from Rock-en-Seine 2010 by Sylvain Sechet.

The Rock-en-Seine Festival is a 3-day rock music festival and starts today. It is held at Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, the Chateau de Saint-Cloud’s Park, west of Paris, inside the garden designed by Andre Le Notre. This year marks the 13th year for the festival.

Think of it as Woodstock with a French accent. Three days of music. Camping for 3-day package ticket holders (which, according to my information, are sold out). In 2014, the festival had 5 stages with 65 bands split among them; 110,000 spectators attended in 2013.

The closest subway station is Boulogne-Pont de Saint-Cloud, 5 minutes away from the venue. To get information about the festival, follow it on Twitter @rockenseine.

 

Salut!

 

 

Image of Rock-en-Seine Festival 2010 (“Foret humaine” “Human drill”) by Sylvain Sechet, courtesy of Flickr, CCBY 2.0. Source material from “Rock en Seine,” Wikipedia, CCBY 2.0.

August 25: Liberation Day in France

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General Charles de Gaulle and his entourage proudly stroll down the Champs-Elysees to Notre Dame Cathedral for a Te Deum ceremony following the city's liberation on August 25, 1944. (Photograph and caption from Wikimedia.)

General Charles de Gaulle and his entourage proudly stroll down the Champs-Elysees to Notre Dame Cathedral for a Te Deum ceremony following the city’s liberation on August 25, 1944. (Photograph and caption from Wikimedia.)

August 25, 2015 – Today marks the 71st anniversary of Paris being liberated from the German army during WWII. While it not a national holiday, it is still a day of remembrance.

In my experience, even though the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and therefore necessitated the U.S. going to war, many Americans view WWII as a war we fought to help other nations. Imagine if soldiers occupied your local hotels, ate and drank without paying at your local restaurants, and entered homes on your block at will. This is what Parisians faced – and probably only a fraction of the horror – until Paris was liberated. General Charles de Gaulle was integral in the fight to retake Paris. After the Vichy government (pro-Nazi) had fallen, de Gaulle, as the leader of the French Resistance, served as provisional head of government. He was subsequently voted in as French President. He is widely regarded in France as a hero of the highest caliber.

So, as you sit at Paris cafes, drink cappuccino, and enjoy the charms that Paris has to offer, take notice of the war monuments around you. Perhaps this is an insight into why French people believe in enjoying life to the fullest and in the moment: they don’t take their freedom for granted.

 

Salut.