SEE & DO
Marché des enfants rouges
— Even though Paris lost its most famous markets 'Les Halles' there are still numerous fresh food markets across the city. Rue de Buci always has fresh food displayed as does rue Montorgueil. However this market is particularly worth a visit for a trip down memory lane. It began in the early 1600s and remains as popular as ever. You'll find fois gras, tempting charcuterie, fresh seafood and other delights delivered daily from many of France's small provincial towns.
Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 8.30am to 1pm and 4pm to 7.30pm (until 8 pm on Friday and Saturday); Sunday, 8.30am to 2pm. M: Filles-du-Calvaire
39 rue de Bretagne, 75003
Paris Haute Couture
— Spring-Summer Fashion week will be held 30 Sept to end Oct and although all shows are by 'invitation only' this year promises some exciting new designers including Yohji Tamamoto's daughter and two indian designers Manish Arora and Amamika. The recently refurbished 'Carrousel du Louvre' will stage several shows in different salons.
2009 Fashion Week dates will be 26 -29 January and 6 - 9 July. Now how to get a ticket!
www.modeaparis.com
Paris Garden Tours - Parc André-Citroën
— These free, english and french tours are also available at the Parc de Bercy and the famous Pere-Lachaise Cemetery created by Napoleon. Wonder the park with an expert and learn about the history and culture of these famous fields.
Held during July and August.
Call (33) 40 71 75 60 for more information
www.paris-walking-tours.com
Love seats at a French cinema
— What can be better than watching Gerard Depardeau in French in France? If not, there are a number of English speaking theatres around Montparnasse however much more fun to head to modern Paris in the 13th and visit the 'Bibliotheque Nationale', opposite is the The Mk2 where you’ll find a 14-screen cinema (go on...book the love seats) the complex also has a number of restaurants and shops. Other theatres and programs can be found at
www.premiere.fr/premiere
Don’t forget the recently renovated Cinema Du Pantheon the way to see a French film 'a la Catherine Deneuve' (the famous actress assisted in the design)
www.whynotproductions.fr
www.mk2.com
Parlez-vous Français? Oui
— After an intensive one-week course you'll be feeling confident enough to order exactly what you want in a restaurant, well almost. The French language is difficult however the professionals at this Parisian school will guide you through proper pronunciation and other handy rules of the language. The classes are small and set in an elegant Parisian 19th mansion. Our link below takes you direct to a the company who can organise eveything for you including accommodation and a little sightseeing.
www.golearnto.com
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
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
Midsummer Fireworks Ile Saint-Louis
— June 2009 t.b.a.
Gather around the Quai Saint-Bernard as the city pays homage to Saint John the Baptist and also the shortest night of the year.
Free of course. A link below
www.istc.org