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Magasin Design Pres de Le Quartier Republique
2007-08-20 10:53:00
Après l?avenue Kléber, Silvera choisit, en 2006, le Faubourg Saint Antoine.A chaque étage son atmosphère:- RDC : le showroom, exposition du mobilier et le "cash & carry".- 1er étage : la galerie des objets, la cuisine, l?enfant, le luminaire et le jardin.- 2ème étage : un appartement témoin de 80 m.- 3ème étage : la collectivité avec une bibliothèque de documentation pour les professionnels et la location de mobilier .Le but : faire découvrir un design pointu et innovant et d?être un tremplin pour de jeunes designers européens.Article en entier, ICI
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Tous les parisiens sont heureux ... ou presque
2007-08-16 10:00:00
Nous vous avions annoncé le lancement de Velib? dans un billet précédent. L?heure est au bilan et l?on peut dire aisément que cette opération est un franc succès !La ville de Paris annonce la location d?un million de vélos depuis le lancement de Velib? le 15 juillet 2007, avec une rotation moyenne de 6 par jours.Alors que le système doit encore parer à quelques couacs, Bertand Delanoe pense déjà à l?étendre à la banlieue. Le gestionnaire de Velib? déclare que les petits problèmes qui apparaissent se réduiront avec le temps. Espérons que tout soit complètement opérationnel d?ici la rentrée car les étudiants et les lycéens n?hésiteront probablement pas à utilise ce moyen de transport très bon marché. Source : ICIMerci à louistib pour la photo
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Montblanc rend hommage a Marlene Dietrich
2007-08-14 10:31:00
Montblanc rend hommage à Marlène Dietrich, artiste reconnue de l'âge d'or d'Hollywood et artiste de music-hall accomplie.Voyez plutôt quelques détails sur cette édition limitée - 1901 pièces exactement car c'est l'année de naissance de Marlène Dietrich - de chez Montblanc:- L'agrafe est sertie d'un bleu profond rappelant les yeux de l'artiste.- Sa signature est artistiquement gravé sur le corps du stylo.- L'ensemble du stylo rappele les courbes du corps de Marlene Dietrich .- Une plume en or 18 carats.Le luxe absolut...
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The Best Steak Frites in Paris
2007-08-13 10:25:00
Steak frites is enough of a Paris institution that Le Relais de Venise serves nothing else. You are handed a menu with almost no choices on it, and are asked whether you want your steak cooked rare or some other, presumably perverse, level of doneness. (They're good about asking and they even tolerate well-done requests without scoffing, a sure sign they're accustomed to serving Americans.) Le Sèvero is a meat restaurant of the highest order, one with a brilliant wine list, a charming owner, a skilled or at least attentive chef and an overall. There is entrecôte on the menu, but after seeing the massive côtes de boeuf (for two), a friend and I opted for that. It was simply too gorgeous to pass up. Roasted, then sliced in the kitchen, served with the bone in, it came blood rare, beautifully marbled and delicious. (No one asked how we wanted it cooked, and this was common. Many Parisian restaurants assume you will take your steak ?saignant,? which is seen as correct and translate...
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The Human Rollerman! Amazing!
2007-08-10 15:09:00
His official website is HERE
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KEBAB+INTERNET+LUCK=RAP STAR
2007-08-09 15:40:00
A kebab vendor is creating the buzz in France! His name is Lil' Maaz, known as DJ Kebab and he is turning the music business upside down!How the story began: a guy works in a kebab restaurant in the 18th district in Paris and he sings all day long while serving his customers. One of the customers is an employee for a studio recording, EMC, very nearby.The rap rhythm and the lyrics intrigued the customer immediately and he decided to record a video, which also featured the restaurant?s other regulars.Thanks to Internet and a lot of luck, the buzz spread. Now the kebab vendor has become a real rap star in France! For sure nobody could have predicted something like that, and especially not all a major record company!Lil' Maaz used to sell dry biscuits in the streets of Turkey and now his video has been viewed thousand and thousand times.Here are some selected lyrics:"Hello my friend! I was born in Turkey and I have 8 brothers and 2 sisters. When I was little I sold dry biscuits in t...
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5 Places That Make Happy in Paris
2007-08-09 10:34:00
You're feeling down? Or just need a sparkle in your day? Here is a selection of places that will make your happiness rate exploded!French Trotters->The owners voyage to a city they?re interested in and cherry-pick their favorite designers.Chez Mamie ->What I like about this vintage store is that it?s full of the type of classic things you want to wear, thanks presumably, to the finely tuned aesthetic of its owners. 73, rue de Rochechouart, 75009.APC Surplus -> If you had a store that sold a constantly changing stock of discounted A.P.C. in your neighborhood, wouldn?t you visit all the time?Maje -> There are a lot of stores in Paris doing seasonal trends in this price range but Maje seems to be particularly good at the moment.Le Marché aux Puces de Vanves ->So much more doable than the famous Puces de Clignacourt, this particular flea market is very good for jewelry, tchotckes, and fabric.Le Bon Marché ->At Le Bon Marché, all the brands you care about are there!Free P' Star ->There...
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Une ratatouille a Paris....yummy!
2007-08-08 10:13:00
Vous avez surement entendu parler du film Ratatouille , en ce moment sur nos écrans. C'est l'adorable histoire d'un rat nommé Remy qui est passionné par la cuisine et rêve de devenir un grand chef français.Le film est très plaisant et plaira autant aux grands qu'aux petits. Ce petit rat évoluant dans Paris est tout à fait attachant.L'autre star du film est la ville de Paris. Pour une fois elle n'est pas seulement réduite à quelques ruelles et la Tour Eiffel, non non non...on voit tout et on voit bien car l'ensemble se révèle assez réaliste. Cela donnerait presque envie d'y aller!Voilà un parcours de Paris à travers le film. Merci Paris.Mais la ratatouille n'est pas seulement le titre du dernier Pixar, c'est aussi une recette de cuisine tres appréciée et pour cause. Voilà une façon de la faire, il en existe plusieurs, à vous de trouver la vôtre...
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A World Tour of Massage in Paris
2007-08-07 10:24:00
Without leaving Paris , you will able to enjoy all the types of massages from the Thai one to the Indian one.Let us take you to this world tour of massages in Paris?Chinese massage with golden glittersIn a very fine and relaxing environment, the chi-yang massage focus on acupuncture points such as foot, hand, calf?and energetic manipulations of your back, neck, legs and stomach. A subtle mix of essential oils and golden glitters 22 carats will stimulate your cells?Z. Spa - 45 bis, rue des Acacias, Paris 17Thai massageYou leave your high-heel shoes for comfortable flip-flop ones, someone gives you a traditional Thai bathrobe and you suddenly feel in a different country. The masseuses are from the famous Thai massage school Wat Po, in Bangkok. Your next idea when you leave this place is: when is my next appointment?Spa Harnn & Thann - 11, rue Molière, Paris 01Indian face treatmentThe Mukha treatment promises you to relax your body and soul. This massage helps you to chase away your ten...
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The Popularity of Louis Vuitton Bags
2007-08-06 11:10:00
The modern day handbag is more than just a functional piece that helps us carry necessary items; handbags are the modern accessory of the moment, gracing the red carpet in designer variations that spur the masses to run for their nearest high-end department store. The Louis Vuitton handbag is one such luxury product that enthusiasts clamor to own.The birthplace of Louis Vuitton the man and the design house is France. Known initially as a luggage trunk manufacturer, Louis Vuitton soon began designing luxury luggage in late-1800s Paris. The company instantly took hold with consumers who were attracted to high-end products. What set the company apart from its competitors was an unrivaled dedication to quality.However, in 1896 the very thing that would elevate the Louis Vuitton handbag to stardom began from a simple idea to prevent counterfeiting. In an effort to stop would-be knock-offs of the Louis Vuitton handbag, Georges Vuitton instituted the logo that would skyrocket the brand to ...
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All-You-Can-Eat (or drink) Restaurants in Paris
2007-08-03 12:06:00
Quality over quantity is the general rule of Paris ian thumb.Consequently, most French restaurants are not fans of the supersized nor the all-you-can-eat smorgasbord "à l'américaine". But if you know where to look, Paris too has its watering holes where gluttony rules the day and endless plates of food can be inhaled for a fixed price.Ergo, here's a list of restaurants à volonté around town where you can pig out to your heart's content.List of restaurantsNos Ancetres Les Gaulois - 39 rue Saint Louis en l'Ile 75004 ParisHolly Sushi - 22 rue des Pyramides 75001 ParisMadame Sans Gene - 122 rue Oberkampf 75011 ParisFlam's (restaurant chain) - 9 rue Saint Lazare 75009 ParisNew Nioullaville - Rue Orillon 75011 ParisLe Louchebem - 11 rue Berger 75001 ParisSource:HEREThanks to elaurant33 for the picture
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Surface 2 Air Paris, design store in Paris
2007-08-02 10:54:00
There is a consensus about Surface 2 Air Store Paris : people love it!!Here are some people's opinions...I discovered a really nice shop called surface2air. I really liked the clothes they are selling as those are very Rock'N Roll combined with classic pieces as well as little Paris Girl Robes with a romantic attidude. Beside of the clothes there was also a very nice atmosphere in the shop (combination of nice music and nice reduced decoration). From Katrin.Another more globally fabulous option, with branches in Paris, Tokyo, New York, and São Paulo, is Surface to Air. Looks painful, but then, it?s fashion. From Yamabushi.There are only few global entities like Surface To Air that consist of multiple outcomes and still manage to produce exciting stuff in various fields. That is to say their creative plurality operates in the interconnected fields of fashion, art, music, film, and party. From Pingmag.Under the tutelage of their professor Jum Nakao, a respected Brazilian designer, ei...
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"Elle" Espagne parle de LGH Hotels!
2007-08-01 10:42:00
"Elle " Espagne a écrit un article sur l'Hôtel Le Général.Voilà ce qu'ils disent sur nous:"Situé entre l?emblématique Place des Vosges et le mythique Centre Georges Pompidou, l?Hôtel Le Général se démarque par son design et ses quartiers environnant riches en histoire. Vous pouvez, si vous le désirez, vous prélassez lors d?un massage aux arômes relaxants dans le Spa de l?hôtel ou encore prendre un petit déjeuner typiquement français dans le patio."
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Two Days in Paris
2007-07-31 12:28:00
Two Days in Paris , a great new comedy about the culture clash when an American discovers the French. The film is a treat because, for once, the joke is on both sides. Julie Delpy, the Parisian actress, wrote, directed and stars in the film. She uses her knowledge from 15 years living in the US to nail the clichés and mock the misunderstandings between French and Americans.Delpy plays Marion, a New-York based French photographer who brings her partner Jack, an interior designer (Adam Goldberg), to visit her Parisian family.The taxi drivers are rude and racist. Jack, who is too frightened of terrorists to take the Metro train, gets to the front of a taxi queue by deliberately misdirecting a group of fat Americans. They are going to the Louvre for "the Da Vinci Code tour" but spend the next 24 hours wandering lost around Paris.Source:HERE
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Ready for a Tango in Paris
2007-07-30 11:51:00
Paris, which adopted tango with such fervour that it named a Metro stop in honour of its roots, Argentine, on the No. 1 line, is home to a great many tango instructors and musicians, including many from Argentina, and there are so many places to dance every night of the year, and so many courses, practice sessions, workshops and festivals that it can be daunting.With so many places to dance and to learn in Paris it stands to reason that approach and style can vary widely. Try a few places to see what suits you. As for lessons, in some cases you may find that an instructor prefers to sign up couples only. If you are on your own, let the teacher know. Full article HEREFew links HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE Thanks to milonga for the picture.
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Give your blood and get a free awarded meal
2007-07-27 09:49:00
Every summer, the Blood Donation Establishment (EFS) has to find new donors.For the second year and in partnership with ?La Table Ronde Francaise?, they organize ?gourmet? collect.Usually after each donation, the donor gets a yogurt or a fruit but this time it?s different. The association gathered famous Chefs from Parisian palace hotels or restaurants to cook for them. You go there, give your blood and you get free awarded food.It takes place Place de la Bastille from 1pm to 7pm until 29th July.Source: Rogodoun
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How to be a perfect Parisian girl in few lessons
2007-07-26 09:56:00
Aah the Parisian girl?stylish, sexy, and snobbish but God, I would love to look even a little bit like her! Even Parisian girls want to look like a Parisian girl!Here is your solution: a guide to look like a perfect Parisian girl!How to describe her? Her style is less eccentric than the Brit, not as glamorous as the Italians.No need to be from the French capital, just read and learn few codes and you?ll be ready to rock on the Champs-Elysees!A big soft bagA real large bag, no brand advertised on it, convenient and stylish. Make sure you get it in a dark colour (brown or black) so it would fit for any season and any fashion.By large I mean: you should be able to fit at least 5 pairs of shoes in it (that?s the number of shoes you SHOULD have in your Parisian bag anyway?.What? You never know).Flat sophisticated pair of sandalsHeat doesn?t mean that you should neglected yourself, you little vagrant! And don?t even think wearing one of these Havaianas flip-flop, too much seen and too muc...
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Crazy cool collage of Paris
2007-07-25 16:22:00
I really love the collage these guys have made. It's sooooo Paris !If you click on the thumbnails, you get a video of cool stuff you find in the capitale.The link is HERE!
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Aller au café avec sa poussette
2007-07-25 11:35:00
A la fois salon de thé et boutique, le Poussette Cafe qui a ouvert à la mi-mai est entièrement pensé pour ceux ou celles qui se déplacent avec un char d'assaut, mais veulent quand même aller prendre un verre. Garage à poussettes, chaises hautes, minitoilettes et table à langer, tout y est fait pour faciliter la vie du parent pendant sa pause.Evidemment, ce n'est pas le troquet du coin : l'ambiance est plutôt thé et smoothie framboise que ballon de rouge.Le café fait aussi boutique et diffuse, pour l'instant, cinq créateurs pour enfants. Les vêtements et accessoires sont présentés dans d'anciens meubles pour enfants, restaurés. L'ensemble donne une ambiance de chambrette qui se confond avec l'espace café.Source : ICI
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Magasin culinaire design : Maille
2007-07-24 11:29:00
Un magasin étonnant se trouve Place de la Madeleine: Maille.L'épicerie fine de la fameuse marque offre de nombreuses tentations.Vous pourrez tester votre goût en ligne sur leur site, recevoir des conseils et recettes de Chefs, ou encore acheter sur leur une e-boutique.Des moutardes aux épices inhabituelles sont également en vente dans le magasin. Vous y trouverez des "Mangues et Epices", "Citron et Harissa", "Coquelicot et Pavot Bleu" ou encore "Fraise et Bleuet" sont quelques exemples qui raviront votre palais et pourront faire d'originals cadeaux.
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Meet real French people
2007-07-23 11:48:00
French people are irascible, arrogant, rude and so on...but would'nt it be wonderful to check with your own eyes and realize it's more a myth than the reality?A website allows you to realize your ultimate dream: meeting French people. You has been advised on who they are so it's at your own risk:)Here is how it works and we are sure you will spend a lovely night.You are the guest of French people in their parisian homes, for dinner or lunch !Meet Parisians who speak your language, are the same age, have the same profession, share your hobbies...This service is based on a reciprocal participation : the parisian hosts offer you the meal's hospitality, and you as a guest order and offer the meal.Picture:Thanks to Erwyn van der Meer
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Permanent exhibition of Dali, in Paris
2007-07-20 09:56:00
In the heart of Montmartre, Espace Dali presents the only permanent exhibition in France entirely dedicated to the ?Master of Surrealism?: Dali, and more particularly to his original scultures and engravings.Dali came to live in the Paul Eluard apartement in 1929. In 1956, the Master used two rhinoceros orns and some bread dipped into ink to produce the first engraving of Don Quixote series in front of the press. This story became a legend, so is the Dali?Sources & Info:HERE and HERE11 rue PoulbotParis 18thOpening hours -> from 10am to 6pm, all year longMetro stations -> Anvers or Abesses (line 2 and 12)
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Ideas on what to do in Paris during Summer
2007-07-19 15:03:00
From July 17th to August 26th 2007, Parc de la Villette organizes its "Cinema en plein Air 2007".It's a movie festival opened air, during summer only.The program is very attractive, some of them for examples: The magnificient Ambersons, La Cérémonie, The Servant, The Remains of the Day, Pretty Woman, Matche Point...So it's German, French, Chinese or American movies....so there is no way you cant' find one you would like!One of the cool feature is "All the Ben&Jerry's ice-creams you can eat" for free, every friday night.You can also rent a blanket or a deckchair if you didn't bring your own, at night.There is a phone number you can contact, in case the sky is getting dark and you are not sure if the show is still on.Info:From Tuesday to Sunday, on the Prairie du TriangleFree accessTo rent a deckchair -> 6,5?Metro station -> Porte de PantinPhone number 01 40 03 75 75
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Paris goes green
2007-07-16 14:42:00
The city of Paris is deploying a vast network of bicycles that everyone will be able to rent.It's called Velib', which is an amalgam of the French words for bicycle and freedom: ?vélo? and ?liberté?.The first 30 minutes are free. The next 30 minutes are 1? and the next 1 hour is 2? so the prices are quite affordable. And there is more potential for a free ride and that's the goal of this project: riding short distance.You pick the bike wherever you want and you give it back wherever you want too. The bikes are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.They are building so many bike stations that you have to be near one of them.This project has already been set up in other cities like Lyon and are in project in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille.All the stands are equipped with a system that allows you to rent a bike, consult a user?s manual and a map.Hopefully most of the Parisians will use this new system because in the capital it's getting worse and worse to circulate. Paris might be...
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A Parisian Design Healthy Fast Food
2007-07-16 14:39:00
For those who like unhealthy greasy food, MacD****d and co this post is not for you.C nature is a new restaurant & take-away place opened on Place de la Madeleine and Rue de la Boetie.Products are bought everyday which allow the freshness of the food, the menus are elaborated with dieteciens so don't feel guilty having food there, it's healthy and fresh.Try their fruit juices, they are deliciooouuuus.Two addresses:122, rue de la Boétie Paris 8e - Metro station ->Franklin Roosevelt (line 1)16, place de la Madeleine Paris 8e - Metro station ->Madeleine (lines 8, 14 and 12)
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Une Librairie Design que l'on mangerait tout entiere
2007-07-16 14:31:00
Un nouvel espace gourmand vient d'ouvrir rue Paul Bert, dans le XIe arrondissement.A quelques rues de l'hôtel Le Quartier République Le Marais, vous y serez en moins de 10 minutes.Une boutique pour regarder, toucher, savourer... à La Cocotte on trouve des livres de recettes bien sûr mais aussi une sélection d'ouvrages sur le goût tout court (romans, livres de chefs, éditions étrangères).Pour lire l'article plus détaillé, cliquez ici.
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Designer's Days at Paris
2007-06-11 15:47:00
If you are passing by Paris between June 14th to 18th, 2007, don't miss the 7th edition of DESIGNER'S DAYS.A journey of design at Paris.Professionnals and public are gathered around the theme: DESIRE.Here is a MAP of all the main attractions of this edition 2007.You will have to be close to one of them during your stay.
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