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The magical statues of the Jardin des Plantes are back!

2021-11-252021-11-25 Elisabeth Perotin

Every year, the Jardin des Plantes festival of lights presents a nighttime light stroll in a magical atmosphere ! Gigantic animal statues illuminated at nightfall take over the place. Continue reading The magical statues of the Jardin des Plantes are back!

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Georgia O’Keefe’s exhibition in Paris

2021-11-252021-11-25 Elisabeth Perotin

The Centre Pompidou presents the first retrospective in France of Georgia O’Keeffe (1887 – 1986), one of the greatest figures of North American art of the 20th century. Continue reading Georgia O’Keefe’s exhibition in Paris

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Where to celebrate Thanksgiving in Paris ?

2021-11-242021-11-24 Elisabeth Perotin

American expats living in Paris and all fans of the United States: Tomorrow is Thanksgiving! So for all those who want to celebrate this traditional festival from across the Atlantic, in Paris, here are some addresses Continue reading Where to celebrate Thanksgiving in Paris ?

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A rebound in champagne sales this year

2021-11-192021-11-19 Elisabeth Perotin

In the first half of 2021, champagne shipments, in France and abroad, jumped 48% compared to the same period of 2020. At the end of a very complicated harvest for many Champagne players, the profession welcomed an exceptional rebound in bottle shipments. Continue reading A rebound in champagne sales this year

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Vanessa Paradis at the Theater: a success

2021-11-182021-11-18 Elisabeth Perotin

A stone’s throw from the Olympia, where she has already performed as a singer, Vanessa Paradis, the ex-companion of Johnny Depp, takes her first steps on the boards of a theater Continue reading Vanessa Paradis at the Theater: a success

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Maison Ladurée for sale ?

2021-11-182021-11-18 Elisabeth Perotin

For several months now, Maison Ladurée has been facing competition and declining sales. Then, the Covid-19 arrived, and with it an economic crisis which left the famous pastry shop on its knees. Tired of war, the Holder group, current owner of Ladurée, decided to sell this internationally renowned brand. Continue reading Maison Ladurée for sale ?

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The castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte is adorned with lights

2021-11-162021-11-16 Elisabeth Perotin

From November 20, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte lights up and transforms into an enchanting palace of a thousand colors, with this year, Jean de la Fontaine in the spotlight. Continue reading The castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte is adorned with lights

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Angelina Paris celebrates its Mont Blanc !

2021-11-152021-11-15 Elisabeth Perotin

Once a year in Paris, Angelina honors her famous pastry during the Mont-Blanc days. This year, It will be from November 17 to 21 Continue reading Angelina Paris celebrates its Mont Blanc !

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Kamala Harris in Paris

2021-11-122021-11-12 Elisabeth Perotin

Kamala Harris was in Paris this week, the occasion to try to calm relations between France and America. Continue reading Kamala Harris in Paris

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Celine Dion’s Biopic : Aline

2021-11-102021-11-10 Elisabeth Perotin

directed and performed by Valérie Lemercier, Aline is a fiction freely inspired by the life of Celine Dion. Continue reading Celine Dion’s Biopic : Aline

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