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Braille on walls
2007-10-10 11:09:00 Have you heard of this guy? "The Blind", "L'aveugle t'a vu".I don't know too much about him but he fascinates me.He puts braille on walls, in the streets, on the museum's facades or churches.On his MySpace, there is a braille dictionnay so you can decode his art work.He's a young 24 years-old guy, living in Nantes (France).Well if you catch him sometime, please ask him some questions because I'm dying to know more about his art and himself.The pictures are taken from his website, there are more to see.If you wonder where braille comes from? Here is what I found on wikipedia:Louis Braille was the inventor of braille, a world-wide system used by blind and visually impaired people for reading and writing. Braille is read by passing the fingers over characters made up of an arrangement of one to six embossed points. It has been adapted to almost every known language, except Asian languages based on characters. He was also blind. More About: Walls
Letters from the Titanic
2007-10-09 10:02:00 You still have few more days to see the exhibition « Titanic , in the heart of the ocean », held at the Musée des Lettres et Manuscrits. The shipwreck of the steamer will remain without any doubt one of the major event of sea transport history. It’s in April 1912 that the giant of the seas considered unsinkable sinks for ever in the ocean.Among the few 700 survivors out of the 2000 persons on board, an American romancer left a testimony coming up this catastrophe, a hand written account of the last lived hours on Titanic board. A new document witch inspired the famous James Cameron to create his movie which is presented for the fist time at the public within the framework of the exhibition “Titanic, in the heart of the ocean”.In addition to this manuscript are presented also letters of passengers of Titanic, logbook (tickets restaurants, plan of first class, letter-charts with heading of Titanic, advertising folder), telegrams announcing the catastrophe or refusing it, film... More About: Letters
What to do on Sunday morning? Parisian flea markets of course!
2007-10-08 10:07:00 The Parisian flea markets are real attractions to tourists coming to the country and it has a reason: it is so French!Even for a French person, going to the “marchés” has something particular; perhaps it’s a way to stay close to your roots and your culture. So it’s a real institution and it’s a must-do on Sunday s. So forget your late sleeping, jump in your trousers, get a big bag and go!In Paris, it’s easy to find a “marché”, there is at least one in each arrondissement. If you want to find out which one are the best, most famous, organic, expensive or even oldest one, go check the Parisian Flea Markets . More About: Morning , Sunday morning
A wine museum in Paris
2007-10-05 11:30:00 I wanted to talk to you about this new museum (at least "new" to me), le Musée du Vin.Opened in 1984, the Wine Museum in Paris is a cultural centre which aims to display the full richness and diversity of French wines.The visit does not end, however, once you have finished the tour of the museum. You are invited to come dine in the restaurant, to take a wine-tasting class with one of their wine specialists.Above all, they offer you the chance to come immerse yourself in the culture of wine, one of France’s most sacred cultural traditions.A la votre!
Hotel Chevalier, new movie taking place in Paris
2007-10-04 11:30:00 Hotel Chevalier is a 2007 short film by director Wes Anderson. Starring Jason Schwartzman and Natalie Portman, the film acts as a prologue to Anderson's 2007 feature The Darjeeling Limited.It begins as Jack (Jason Schwartzman) orders a grilled cheese sandwich from room service. He receives a call from a woman he knows, (Natalie Portman), who informs him that she has just arrived in Paris , and will meet him at his hotel room in half an hour. Jack hurriedly attempts to tidy his room, changing out of his yellow bathrobe into a suit.The film was filmed in the Hotel Raphael, avenue Kléber in the 16th.You can watch the short film, Hotel Chevalier on youtube, there.An interview of Wes Anderson about Hotel chevalier movie, on youtube also.Source: wikipedia.org. More About: Movie , Hotel , Place
A new way to tour Paris
2007-10-03 10:10:00 You already know Paris and you have done all the usual tours alone, with a group, with a guide book or even with a guide person? Well, have you tried visiting Paris with an audio-tour?This unusal experience is available on Ruyi's website and offers for free to any booking.Close your eyes and imagine passing by all the seven main Parisian monuments and a warm voice explaining the history, the why and the how. Of course you hit play and pause or forward whenever you want.Paris is all yours!Thank you to liminalists for his very cool photo. More About: Tour
Best pastry places (patisseries) in Paris
2007-10-02 10:57:00 One of the best (worst?) sins where you are in Paris is going to pastries because you can never know how many of these delicious little things you are going to buy and no need to tell, how much weight you are going to gain as well.Here is a selection of six places to die for. Fauchon: Prices are expensive but the inventories are fascinating. The year was 1886 when Fauchon's first store opened its doors to sell Parisians some of the same delicacies you'll still find there today. Lenôtre: The pastries are perfect, the cakes immaculate and the breads, fresh and irresistible. Admittedly, it’s heavy but what a sinfully tasty treat. Pierre Hermé: He is a French pastry chef that Vogue called "the Picasso of Pastry ". It’s funny knowing that Pierre Hermé began his career at the age of 14 as an apprentice to Gaston Lenôtre. Did the student surpass the master? La Maison du Chocolat: One of the premier Paris chocolatiers thanks to its combination of luxe ingredients and decadent ... More About: Places , Serie , Erie
Why travel to Paris in off-season
2007-10-01 10:30:00 No it’s not a pity to visit Paris in off-season and you can even manage to make your friends who travelled to France in high-season, jealous.- Let’s be honest, during low-season, there are less tourists in the city and you need to admit it’s a real asset for those who decided to visit during that time. Less tourists means less time spent waiting in the lines, easier access to monuments and museums, a clearer picture of La Jaconde at the Louvre Museum (less flashes around it), friendly Parisians because they feel less “invaded” (yes some of them feel this way)…- You are in better conditions to get good prices/rates because hotels need to be filled-in and their low-season is exactly during that time.- You feel less like a local than a tourist because you get to do what Parisians do.- You go on vacations while all your friends and families are working and you have to admit…it feels good!- Winter time in Paris is less cold than many ... More About: Travel , Season , Off Season
A real "French fairy tale"
2007-09-13 11:07:00 Have you ever heard of Sofia Boutella? If not, you should definitely read the following...She is an amazing dancer. She's french and started to dance for her early years, back when she lived in Algeria. Her life is a real fairy tale. She acted in several French movies before being noticed by bigger agencies and artists.She has featured in Nike ads and she is one of Madonna official dancers.If you want to read more about her, HERE More About: Real , Fairy Tale , Tale
Husband to Rent
2007-09-12 15:41:00 Male models wearing nothing but red underpants try on clothes for you. Stylists guide you to hide-away boutiques. Shop assistants whiz around giant department stores to find your perfect outfit.Shoppers in Paris who are too busy, weary or undecided to run after the latest fashion trends are receiving the help of a row of fashion workers advising them how to spend it.French menswear shop Celio is offering a "rent-a-husband" service for women whose male friends are too lazy to shop.Male models in different heights, weights and shapes, clad in nothing but underwear, are offering to try on clothes for females instead of their shopping-averse husbands."It was a bit of a crazy idea," said Romain Martin, the founder of the Shoppenboys service, but he added that the half-naked models had helped spark sales at Celio shops."When people see the boys in their underwear, they want to make them try something on," he said, adding that some 2,000 men had applied to become such husband-replacement m... More About: Rent , Husband
Things you didn't know about Parisian Metro
2007-09-12 14:14:00 You think you know everything needed about the Parisian metro? Did you know that there are "shadow" stations, abandonned or closed for some reasons?Here is a small unusual tour of our dear subway:- Porte des Lilas ->It is located in the 19th district and is completely closed nowadays. It is used for shooting movies or video. Some examples? “Amelie Poulain”, “David Nolande”, “Paris je t’aime”... - Arsenal -> located on line 5, between Bastille and Quay of Rapée. Closed since 1939, it has never been re-opened and is used for the agent training. - Red Cross -> previous terminus of line 10. This station was closed at the beginning of the war (1939) and has never been re-opened because of the proximity of the Sevres-Babylon station. The station was decorated beach-like for the users’ pleasure but was quickly deteriorated. - Haxo -> The station appears in the 19th district, on the line 3bis and has never opened. That comes from argument between various organizations which... More About: Metro , Things
Nuit Blanche Paris
2007-09-12 11:57:00 Five years after the city of Paris decided to launch "Nuit Blanche" (All-nighter in english), it became global (ok, almost global) with cities like Rio, Tokyo, Toronto or Montreal. But in Europe the phenomenon is more intense: different capitals decided to have a common theme, Roma, Brussells, Budapest, Madrid...It's free and open to everyone!The city gets all different, it's like being on a Saturday afternoon on Rue de Rivoli (meaning, sooooo crowded), except that it's dark and sometimes a little colder. It's very unexepected for the person who comes for the first time.Highly recommended!October 6th, 2007 -> Paris Nuit BlancheThanks to Oh for the picture
Paris makes Japanese people sick
2007-09-11 11:21:00 Have you ever heard of the « Paris Syndrome »? Paris damages Japanese people!Japanese have an ideal opinion about the capital of France, trough movies like “Amelie Poulain” or “Paris je t’aime”. Once they arrive in Paris, they disenchant.A psychiatrist, Hiroaki Ota, is specialized at Hopital Saint-Anne for this type of “disease”. A hospitalization or repatriation is sometimes necessary.It is less about the language (even if it counts) than the how the French people, and especially the Parisian, behave and their culture. It’s a complete difference from what they see in movies and the reality.Individualism, humour, eagerness, rudeness are the main causes of this syndrome.The cure? Well no meds have been found, so far, to cure French people from being what they are, so Japanese have to resign to being in a beautiful country with not so “beautiful people”.The strange thing is, it doesn’t happen in any other country in Europe, only in Paris. That shouldn’t be a ... More About: People , Sick
Best places to eat and watch rugby at the same time
2007-09-10 11:18:00 Rugby World Cup 2007 has started on Friday and it's only the beginning!Many matches are going to be played, many beers are going to be drunk, many pizzas are going to be eaten, many televisions broken because your favorite team hasn't been as good as you wanted.... If you want to be as close as possible from the matches, here is a selection of restaurants that raise rugby to a state of art (just like you do, hu?!)Le Frog and Rosbif ->Traditional English pub with a busy little brewery in the cellar. It is a popular & busy live sports venue, and on weekend nights the bar is bursting with a young and international party crowd.Culture Biere ->Right on the Champs-Elysees, a large screen is at your disposal for all the matches. The cuisine is based on hop.J'Go ->The Gers is in Paris, it's the whole Sud-Ouest in the French capital. 100% from Toulouse, from the cuisine to the ambiance!Pena Festayre ->Here the party lasts all night long. The cuisine includes charcuterie, tapas, beer ... More About: Watch , Time , Places , Rugby
Rugby....what is it again?
2007-09-07 10:23:00 For those who have lived in a cave for the last years or decided that they shouldn't have any contact with medias and people, probably don't know the Rugby World Cup 2007 is in France this year. Yeah!!!!! And in Scotland too but ... the Rugby World Cup is in France, yeah!!!(again).Tonight at 9pm (French time) is the first match France/Argentina. Don't even think of doing something else than watching television at that time!Of course may the best team wins (and we know who it's going to be hu?)Have a lot of fun and I hope your favorite team will win!Allez la France!! (sorry...couldn't help it)
New Louis Vuitton Ads, Lovely
2007-09-05 11:38:00 Louis Vuitton's new ads feature Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi.Here is a video "behind the scene" of the photo shoot. More About: Louis , Lovely
New Hotel Accommodation Portal Caters to Independent Chinese Travelers
2007-09-04 15:07:00 Catering to the independent Chinese traveller to Europe, Ruyi Paris Hotel s steps apart from the conventional online booking site to fill a hotel selection and online service gap not currently addressed by major travel sites. Individual Chinese travellers, who may have previously experienced Europe in a group tour, can access unique site features as well as print out specially designed materials that will facilitate their travel experience.Independent travellers, who by their definition do not book package tours, have individually defined requirements for hotel booking, transport, sightseeing information and location details, not needed by those on guided tours. Ruyi Paris Hotels portal online information and services satisfies those travel requirements.To assure the traveller can book and discover at his own pace, Ruyi Paris Hotels provides secure online reservations in Chinese, easy-to-use printable 2 language maps, directions and restaurant mini-guides as well as free MP3 Audio G... More About: Accommodation , Portal
Lancement d'un portail de réservation destiné aux voyageurs chinois
2007-09-04 14:46:00 Destiné au voyageur individuel chinois pour l'Europe, Ruyi Paris Hotels diffère des autres sites de réservation de voyages en ligne en se positionnant sur un marché qui n’est pas pris en compte par les sites de voyages déjà existantes. Les voyageurs chinois, qui ont eu l’occasion de déjà visiter l'Europe dans un contexte de voyage de groupe, peuvent maintenant accéder à un site unique où ils ont la possibilité d’imprimer et d’utiliser des informations conçues pour leur faciliter leur voyage. Les voyageurs indépendants qui, par définition ne réservent pas de séjour tout compris, veulent pouvoir choisir personnellement l’hôtel où ils séjourneront, leurs conditions de transport et les lieux à visiter ; détails ne correspondant pas à ceux voyageant en groupe. Les hôtels, les informations et les services en ligne du portail de réservation Ruyi Paris Hotels répond à ces exigences de voyage. Afin que le voyageur puisse réserver un hôtel et dé... More About: Tail
Velib' rocks!
2007-09-04 11:09:00 Remember Velib'? Look at these guys! I'm not sure the city of Paris set it up for this purpose, but who cares? It's too fun to watch! More About: Rocks
Swarovski, between tech and design
2007-09-03 11:34:00 Two great names are joining forces to make fashion rhyme with “technical”. This season, Swarovski and Philips are unveiling their first collaborative project, a selection of veritable jewels of technology called “Active Crystals”. Synonymous with freedom of movement, energy, design, high fashion and high tech, Philips and Swarovski are merging their design efforts to create stylish, desirable products.Active Crystals collection will be commercially available in department stores, consumer electrons retails and Swarovski stores as of August 2007. In the meantime, in June, Colette (French concept store – Paris) will show a sneak preview of the collection: four products from the forthcoming collection and 2 exclusive USB locks produced in limited edition.Source, HEREOfficial websites, HERE and HERE More About: Design , Tech , Ween
Today is BlogDay2007! Let's celebrate!
2007-08-31 10:04:00 http://technorati.com/tag/BlogDay2007A friend of mine advised me it was BlogDay2007 today. I love anything with "blog" and "special day" in the same sentence so I jumped at the chance to make my favorites blogs known in the whole universe!:)Why Travel To France: A blog I recently discovered and I wondered how come I didn't before....because it's so nice. Funny and ironic sometimes....about France of course.The Next Net: Great ideas and news about business 2.0. Worth the look.Upgrade Travel Better: The title says it all, travelling and tourism....very nice blog! Don't miss it.Le Quartier Hotels: A blog from the hotel group called LGH Group. It's different and not hotel oriented like other hotel blogs. Make sure you check it out.The Style Files: Danielle de Lange is the author. She gives us an every day aout design....it's so nice to look at. Don't forget to pass by.BlogDay2007 More About: Today , Celebrate , Rate
Design Stores in Le Marais, Paris
2007-08-29 11:51:00 Perhaps no other area of Paris has a greater concentration of hip home boutiques than the design-conscious Mara is. There are shops devoted to the art of home decor on every corner, but we've put together a short list of first-stop design destinations in the neighborhood.Fleux -> Recently located to a large space on a side street in the Marias, Fleux has become a must-stop for witty, stylish, and poetic contemporary design accessories for the home.Home Autour du Monde -> There is something for everyone at this store, a hip design store stated a decade ago. The help is a little snarly here, but ignore them and browse the two-level shop on rue des Francs-Bourgeois.Luka Luna -> Tucked away, Luka Luna has quietly imposed itself as a go-to design address. At this stylish little boutique, you can always find the latest from French and international designers.Caravane -> The original boutique was created in 1995 and has since opened 2 additional locations. This is where fashionable Parisia... More About: Design , Stores
A lovely grocery bag from Hermes
2007-08-28 10:53:00 I've been talking a lot about the newest bags & shoes-- well, what else would a girl want to take back from paris, after all? one of the new items out there is the "silkypop" by hermes. it is a silk scarf-like bag that folds into a teeny pouch, all chic-ly zipped up. a great way to have 'extra storage' on hand when you are out shopping rue st. honore, or, for the chicest of them all, a stop at the marche. and for only 700 euros, don't we all need several of them?Source, HERE More About: Hermes , Lovely , Grocery
Snails with Grapes.....Uh?
2007-08-24 11:45:00 The longer I live in France, the more I realize that all Pains aux raisins are NOT created equal here. Take for example, the Pains aux raisins in Burgundy. Oftentimes in France, you’ll come across many examples where a French region has adulterated changed a staple food of France, even naming it something different to suit its own tastes (and specialities) and to fight for their own regional culinary culture.Burgundy is known for a few things: its wine, its food, usually consisting of lots of wine: Coq au vin, which is chicken in wine, Boeuf Bourgignon, which is beef cooked in wine, Pochouse, a dish with 4 kinds of fish cooked in wine, Andouillette au chablis, which are sausages cooked in wine, Oeufs en meurettes, an interesting spin on eggs that are poached in wine, Les Tripes au Rosé de Marsannay, which is tripe cooked in wine. Are we seeing a pattern here? I think I now know why the people here are so friendly and happy.Anyway - probably most famous of all foods from Burgundy ... More About: Grapes , Snails , Nail
Such a Cool Design and Hype Store in Paris
2007-08-22 10:19:00 If you ask to me what's new in Paris about touchy-feely things like fashion + culture + graphic + design and good music, there is a little shop located in front of the Ora Ito head quarter + office in the Marais area: Emilie Casiez’s store.But better is poping out this little creative adress if you plan a trip in the beautiful city.It's been four years since designer Emilie Casiez, a graduate from the prestigious Parisian fashion school of Studio Berçot, launched her own line. She first started with original T-shirts and exclusive silk prints, later expanding them to two collections a year…complete silhouettes that mix jackets, dresses, tops or swimsuits. They have been presented in exhibits and are being distributed in select shops in Paris, Tokyo, and London.Émilie's collections are all made in France, using high quality fabrics.Numerous celebrities have already adopted and worn Emilie Casiez-designed clothes, a list that includes Eva Longoria, and French TV celebrities l... More About: Design , Cool , Store , Hype
Such a Cool Design and Hype Store in Paris
2007-08-22 10:19:00 If you ask to me what's new in Paris about touchy-feely things like fashion + culture + graphic + design and good music, there is a little shop located in front of the Ora Ito head quarter + office in the Marais area: Emilie Casiez?s store.But better is poping out this little creative adress if you plan a trip in the beautiful city.It's been four years since designer Emilie Casiez, a graduate from the prestigious Parisian fashion school of Studio Berot, launched her own line. She first started with original T-shirts and exclusive silk prints, later expanding them to two collections a year?complete silhouettes that mix jackets, dresses, tops or swimsuits. They have been presented in exhibits and are being distributed in select shops in Paris, Tokyo, and London.milie's collections are all made in France, using high quality fabrics.Numerous celebrities have already adopted and worn Emilie Casiez-designed clothes, a list that includes Eva Longoria, and French TV celebrities like Em... More About: Design , Cool , Store , Hype
Rugby World Cup in France
2007-08-20 11:11:00 As rugby fans gear up for the sixth Rugby World Cup , to be held in France in September and October this year, the first official shop...enirely devoted to the event has opened on the Avenue de l'Opera in Paris. You ill find jerseys, caps, t-shirts, badges...Make sure you don't miss the first match on September 7th 2007 which will be France v/Argentina!!Allez les Bleues!Source: HERE32 avenue de l'Opera75002 ParisMetro stations: Opera or Pyramideswww.rugbyworldcup.com More About: Store
Rugby World Cup in France
2007-08-20 11:11:00 As rugby fans gear up for the sixth Rugby World Cup , to be held in France in September and October this year, the first official shop...enirely devoted to the event has opened on the Avenue de l'Opera in Paris. You ill find jerseys, caps, t-shirts, badges...Make sure you don't miss the first match on September 7th 2007 which will be France v/Argentina!!Allez les Bleues!Source: HERE32 avenue de l'Opera75002 ParisMetro stations: Opera or Pyramideswww.rugbyworldcup.com More About: Rugby World Cup
Everything you want to know about Parisian savoir-faire
More articles from this author:2007-08-16 10:14:00 Paris Convention and Visitors Office enables you to meet real Parisian.If you are intrigued to learn more about this savoir-faire and chat with Parisians about their professional activities and discover their place of work, then this programme of visits is for you. You will learn from the Parisians themselves the know-how of bookbinding, picture framing, carving and the fine leather craft.Go on this website to check the dates and times of the year and the activities available.Source: HEREThanks to Harvest_Lights for the photo 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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