Tag Archives: Quoi de Neuf

Paris in the Fall

By David Dadoun | Published: September 23, 2018
A new rhythm begins in Paris with la rentree, when Parisians return from their vacances, and shops re-open all spruced up after a month off.  Yes, France remains a stalwart in the European economy despite the 25 or so days of vacation that Parisians take in a year, with a good chunk of it in […]
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Rock En Seine — Summer Rock Festival

By Kacee Taylor | Published: August 1, 2018
The summer annual rock festival has once again provided great entertainment to wrap up a vibrant Parisian summer.  The weekend of August 24-26, come out to Parc de Saint Cloud to hear this summer’s hottest bands.   The crowds reach over 20,000 with many people camping out for all 3 days, with other activities available if […]
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Allez Les Bleus! Where to Celebrate France’s Worldcup Win

By David Dadoun | Published: July 15, 2018
When I was in France the last and only time it won the World Cup, the French were so delirious in watching their team win they asked me questions like:  “Can Americans run as fast as the French?”  This time the questions take a Trumpian tone, like:  is not France’s First Lady more beautiful than […]
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Jardin des Tuileries — Summer Carnival

By Elise de Medici | Published: July 15, 2018
If you have wandered near the Louvre or Jardin des Tuileries lately, you will notice an exciting addition on the rue du Rivoli wing, and a rather large one at that! La Fête Foraine is the temporary summer carnival implanted by le mairie of Paris for those looking for an entertaining night out with the […]
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Paris Plage — Beach Vacation on the Seine

By Kacee Taylor | Published: July 14, 2018
Parisians wear bathing suits, children play in sandboxes, and adults read steamy novels while relaxing on lawn chairs on a sandy beach.  No, this is not in Normandy, but on the Seine just across from the Île-de-la-Cité.  Paris Plage brings the beach to Paris on the Seine River, making a great venue to relax and […]
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Paris Summer Sale (Soldes)

By David Dadoun | Published: July 14, 2018
Paris only has two sanctioned sales during the year — in January just after the Christmas break and in July just before the August holiday.  The summer sale is in full swing through August 7, with many stores now in their second and third markdown.  Unlike sales in the U.S., stores are open mostly during normal hours, except […]
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