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Portes Ouvertes Montmartre: Ateliers From Anvers to Abbesses Open Their Doors

Monmartre’s legacy as Paris’ artistic epicenter continues this weekend, when the annual “Portes Ouvertes Montmartre” returns. For three days only, the artists of Montmartre will open the doors of their ateliers (artist space) to the public. On November 13th (from 6pm-9pm) and November 14th and 15th (from 11am-8pm), don’t miss your chance to stroll the […]
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Contemporary Art Week in Paris: A Recap

Donald Urquhart’s An Alphabet of Paris (Arletty to Zizi) — Courtesy of artinfo.com Last weekend marked the end of one of Paris’ most feverish cultural weeks during which 4 contemporary art fairs competed for the attention of collectors, ...read more

10 / 31 / 09

“French Cinema Now” film festival in San Francisco Oct 28-Nov 4

Calling all San Francisco film buffs and francophiles … The San Francisco Film Society’s French Cinema Now—a new seven-day annual festival—is taking place from October 28 – November 4. Co-hosted by the French-American ...read more

10 / 29 / 09

High Culture in Paris This Fall – Classical Music Concerts for All

Vingt Paris’ David Britain fills us in on classical music concerts, ballets, and operas you won’t want to miss in Paris this fall… Text by David Britain You may know of the hazy jazz dungeons in the 5ème, and scene-y indie rock ...read more

10 / 27 / 09

Food Writers (David Lebovitz, Dorie Greenspan & Alexander Lobrano) Discuss Dessert Wed Oct 28 – American Library Paris

all photos coutesy of doriegreenspan.com If you’re like us, you’ve got a serious sweet tooth. Indulge it this Wednesday, October 28, at 7:30pm by heading to the American Library in Paris to hear acclaimed food writers Dorie ...read more

10 / 26 / 09

Eiffel Tower (120 Years Old) Will Sparkle in the Sky every night for 3 months!

laurelines.typepad.com The Eiffel Tower is one of those icons that still thrills me every time it sneaks into my line of vision. Whether from the rue de Belleville in the 19th, the steps of the Panthéon in the 5th, or the bridges on the western ...read more

10 / 21 / 09

Fiac Paris, Oct 22-25, 09 Contemporary Art’s Creme de la Creme

www.amisdesmusees.lu True to Parisian form, Fiac, the international contemporary art fair taking place October 22-25, aims to impress. Hundreds of works, spread throughout the Tuilleries gardens, the Cour Carrée of the Louvre and the Grand ...read more

10 / 14 / 09

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Hungry? Paris’ Semaine du Goût (taste week) Turns 20

Photo: gralon.net Now that Paris Fashion Week is over, we can all get back to what we really love… food. Paris’ 20th annual Semaine du Goût (“Taste Week”) kicked off on Saturday and runs through next Sunday, the 18th. ...read more

10 / 12 / 09

Wine Harvest in Paris – Montmartre’s Fête des Vendanges

Photo: Painting in Paris We all know that France produces its fair share of wine, but did you know that Montmartre has its own wine-producing tradition? In addition to being the home of Paris’ only functioning vineyard, it is also home to ...read more

10 / 09 / 09

October 8-11: Paris’ Vintage Decor Events

Attention all design and interior décor gurus! This weekend there will be no respite for the aesthetically minded. After a week devoted to decorating the flesh, it’s time to think about the home. October 8-11, two not-to-be-missed events are ...read more

10 / 09 / 09

Heidi Swanson’s 10 Days in Paris

Food blogger, photographer, and world traveler Heidi Swanson reflects on 10 idyllic days in Paris. From the flea markets at Clignancourt to the gelato at Pozzetto to dinner at Le Verre Volé, she hit a number of our favorite spots. Text and ...read more

10 / 08 / 09

Festival d’Automne: Art Abounds in Paris

The P&O Ferries UK blog has written up a wonderful account of this year’s Festival d’Automne, which is taking place from now until December 19. Rodrigo Garcia – Versus – at the Theatre du Rond Point Nov 18-22 In ...read more

10 / 06 / 09

Late Night Art: Paris’ Nuit Blanche 2009

parisiensalon.com Grab an espresso and gear up for an endless evening of artistic exploration! This Saturday, October 3, Paris’ Nuit Blanche returns for its 8th year. This free annual event (which translates roughly to “sleepless ...read more

09 / 30 / 09

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