Articles tagged ‘paris’
Bringing in your New Year with a little bit of bubbly
By Parisgirl | December 24th, 2006 |
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You may be in a quandary about WHICH of the many fine champagnes to choose when you’re in Paris. You’d like to pick out foryour Parisian friends (or your friends back home)a champagne that will knock their socks off. Erid’s suggested a number of champagnes that are sure to bring a sparkle to [...]
The Man Who Laughs (L’homme qui Rit)- Paul Leni
By Parisgirl | December 22nd, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Continuing in the vein of German expressionism on cinema, a ‘can’t miss’ is the 1927 USA silent directed by Paul Leni. Starring Conrad Veidt and Mary Philbin, this is adapted from a Victor Hugo plot. Certain films you see in a lifetime remain forever in your memory banks. This is one of [...]
Christmas at Notre Dame
By Parisgirl | December 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The construction of Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris began in 1163 during the reign of Louis VII. It took 200 years (completed in 1345) to finish building this marvel of gothic architecture.
Although much of what you see today are the result of 19th century restorations by Viollet le Duc, its medieval character [...]
New Year’s Eve continued
By Parisgirl | December 20th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
In truth, the best place to spend New Year’s Eve is wherever your loved ones happen to be. Often New Year’s Eve brings a touch of angst if you are in that no man’s land of dating - or not really sure where you stand with your S.O. You want New Year’s Eve [...]
Getting into the Holiday Spirit
By Parisgirl | December 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
From now through New Year’s Day there are plenty of concerts (some of them free), Christmas markets and parades happening in Paris and the Ile de France. http://en.parisinfo.com/rub8283.html&id_article=23676
If you are feeling blue and longing to hear a little English spoken, the Little Match Girl will be performed in English with French subtitles:
Auteurs : Hans-Christian Andersen
Mise [...]
Medieval Paris
By Parisgirl | December 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Because much of Paris was transformed in the 19th century during the Napoleon III era when Haussmann razed older medieval structures and created the wide boulevards which dominate the Right Bank, it’s nice to know whenever an authentic medieval structure gets a new lease on life. Such is the case with The Tour St. [...]
Restos du Coeur - Restaurants with Hearts
By Parisgirl | December 18th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Restos du Coeur is one of the benevolent organizations in France that gets high ratings from the French. It was founded by the comedian Coluche and specializes in providing hot meals for the homeless. Less than 10 percent of donations goes toward administration. They are looking for help, particularly in the Bondy [...]
Stop Everything. Wherever you are in Paris at 7 pm. Cabinet of Dr. Caligari!
By Parisgirl | December 16th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Okay this is it. Saturday night 7 pm. Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Go see this film. Salle Henri Langlois .
La Cinémathèque française
51, rue de Bercy
75012 PARIS
Metro: Bercy - Lignes 6 and 14
Bus: 24
Website: www.cinematheque.fr
Administration - Standard
Tel: 01 71 19 32 00
Fax: 01 71 19 32 01
Informations and reservations
Tel: 01 71 [...]
What is your favorite movie filmed in Paris?
By Parisgirl | December 16th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
One of my current favorites is The Bourne Identity. What better place for a rendez-vous than Pont Neuf? With a vantage point from the Samaritaine roof top. Paris is a great city for show downs - like the final show down in Charade with Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau and Cary Grant? [...]
Easy Giving
By Parisgirl | December 16th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
If you’re in Paris, one of the easiest ways you can do some good is by cleaning out your medicine cabinet. Did you know that if you have left-over medications like that ten day supply of antibiotics that you never bothered to finish off or the leftover malaria pills from a recent trip overseas, [...]
