Things to do in Paris http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture Things to do in Paris http://www.montmartreparis.com/modules/core/layout/images/rss2.gif http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:49:57 +0100 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:49:57 +0100 en <![CDATA[Anouschka]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/anouschka Anouschka has set up shop in her apartment (by appointment only, Monday to Saturday) and has rack upon rack of vintage clothing dating from the 1930s to the ’80s. It’s the perfect place to find a ’50s cocktail dress in mint condition or a mod jacket for him. A former model herself, she calls this a “designer laboratory,” and teams from top fashion houses often pop by looking for inspiration.

Anouschka, 6 av. du Coq, 9e, 75009 Paris, tel 01 48 74 37 00, M° St-Lazare, Trinité

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]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:08:51 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/anouschka <![CDATA[Goudemalion at Musée des Arts décoratifs]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/goudemalion-at-museacutee-des-arts-deacutecoratifs A retrospective exposition of the works of Jean-Paul Goude. This brilliant “image maker” was the man in the 80’s who made an icon of Grace Jones. He made Egoïste and Coco of Chanel hot. And who doesn’t remember his advertisements for Kodak, Citroën and Guerlain ! The exhibition shows photo’s, paintings, etc but also a “life” installation.

He calls his style “The French correction” with a lot of humor, a feeling for fashion and trendiness and not to forget his passion for exotic women.

Goudemalion until 18/03 at Musée des Arts Décoratifs, 107, Rue de Rivoli,

Goudemalion at Musée des Arts décoratifs written by Dirk Sabbe in: Culture

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]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:57:54 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/goudemalion-at-museacutee-des-arts-deacutecoratifs <![CDATA[Orphée et Eurydice at Opéra Garnier]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/orpheacutee-et-eurydice-at-opeacutera-garnier Orphée et Eurydice brings flesh and blood to Gluck?s score and creates a permanent dialogue between song and dance dividing each of the main roles in two. Beyond the mythological tale itself, the ballet evokes the fragility of the human condition and plunges into painful introspection. The choreography of Pina Baush made this ballet worldknown.

Starting 4th of February till 16th.

Opéra Garnier, at the corner of rue Scribe and rue Auber ,75009 Paris, M° Opéra

Orphée et Eurydice at Opéra Garnier written by Dirk Sabbe in: Culture

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]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:37:01 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/orpheacutee-et-eurydice-at-opeacutera-garnier <![CDATA[Les Affranchis]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/les-affranchis A charming neighborhood bistro, already know, but now also mentioned by Hungry for paris, the travelblog of  American-born Alexander Lobrano who has lived in Paris for 25 years, where he’s written about food and travel for publications including Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, Departures, and Conde Nast Traveler. He’s a regular contributor to the New York Times T Style, and the author of Hungry for Paris: The Ultimate Guide to the City?s 102 Best Restaurants (Random House), which is also the name of his blog.

Les Affranchis, 5 rue Henri Monnier, 75009 Paris , Tel. 01-45-26-26-30. M° Pigalle or Saint Georges. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Menus: 18 Euros (lunch), 25 Euros–two courses, 32 Euros–three courses.

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]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:24:23 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/les-affranchis <![CDATA[The Chinese New Year 2012]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/the-chinese-new-year-2012 The Chinese New Year starts the 23th of January 2012 and will be the year of the Dragon.

With a big Chinese community living in Paris 13th arr. there will be a big parade on Sunday 29th

The parade starts around 13h30 and will follow :
- 44 avenue d?Ivry
- Avenue de Choisy
- place d?Italie
- avenue d?Italie
- rue de Tolbiac
- avenue de Choisy
- boulevard Masséna
- arrivée : avenue d?Ivry

The and will be around 17h30 at the intersection between Av. d’Ivry and Rue du Disque.

The Chinese New Year 2012 written by Dirk Sabbe in: Events

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]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:06:08 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/the-chinese-new-year-2012 <![CDATA[Paris’s Best Oyster Bars]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/parisrsquos-best-oyster-bars That was the headline of last Fodor’s travel news. Oysters are the perfect fast food ever. France is Europe’s top producer and mid-winter is the prime oyster-eating season, so here we go :

1/ Atao
Fashion stylist Laurence Mahéo took over her family?s oyster beds in Brittany after her father?s death and sold this succulent shellfish?rare plats, or flat, oysters to such famous chefs as Yannick Alleno at Le Meurice. Now she?s opened Atao, a hip little seafood house (86 rue Lemercier, 17e, 01-46-27-81-12), with a Japanese chef in the trendy Batignolles neighborhood. If oysters star, the menu also offers clams sautéed in sake, langoustines, fresh fish, and crepes for dessert.

2/Le Bar à Huitres
This mini-chain with four branches around the city (112 boulevard du Montparnasse, 14e, 01-43-20- 71-01; 33 boulevard Beaumarchais, 3e, 01-48-87-98-92; 33 rue Saint-Jacques, 5e, 01-44-07-27- 37; 69 avenue de Wagram, 17e, 01-43-80-63-54) was recently relaunched with stylish interiors and a terrific selection of pedigreed oysters, including Prat ar Coum from ostreiculteur Yvon Madec in Brittany and very rare oysters from the Etang de Diana in Corsica. Other good eats include cod with aioli and scallops cooked in their shells with pink Himalayan salt.

3/ L?Ecailler du Bistrot
It?s no surprise that the seafood sibling (22 Rue Paul Bert, 11e, 01-43-72-76-77) of the popular Le Paul Bert Bistro next door serves superb oysters, because the proprietor is Gwenaëlle Cadoret, the daughter of a famous oyster grower from Riec-sur-Belon in Brittany. The sole meunière is first-rate, too.

3/Garnier
Just across the street from Gare Saint Lazare and around the corner from the big department stores Printemps and Galeries Lafayette, this popular seafood brasserie (111 Rue St Lazare, 8e, 01-43-87-50-40) has a small, circular sit-down oyster bar just inside the front door that?s perfect for solo dining or a quick shopping-break lunch.

4/L? Huîtrier
Friendly Francisco Pires, the ecailleur (oyster shucker) who mans the stand at the excellent seafood house Lâ?? Huîtrier (16 Rue Saussier-Leroy, 17e, 01-40-54-83-44) won the annual competition for France?s best oyster shucker last year, so watch him at work before you settle down for an oyster feast. Other good dishes here include the stuffed clams and grilled sole.

5/ Huîtrerie Régis
It?s all about oysters at this chic elbow-to-elbow shop-front restaurant (3 Rue Montfaucon, 6e, 01-44-41-10-07) in Saint-Germain-des-Pres, where the bivalves come from the Marennes-Oléron and the only other edibles are boiled shrimp, fresh sea urchins, and clams. They pour a great list of Loire Valley white wines, and this place attracts a fashionable local crowd.

Paris’s Best Oyster Bars written by Dirk Sabbe in: Events

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]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:11:58 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/parisrsquos-best-oyster-bars <![CDATA[Kiwi St Tropez]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/kiwi-st-tropez Kiwi St Tropez swimwear brings the essence of French chic to swimwear! Kiwi make women’s swimwear to suit a variety of styles and ages. Kiwi swimwear quality is excellent and their ladies’ swimwear is hard to beat. A Kiwi St Tropez bikini or Kiwi St Tropez swimsuit is sure to get you noticed.

If you want a new bikini for ?20 and you’re in Paris,than this is the place to buy it!
I know that Paris isn’t hot enough to want to swim but you won’t find bikinis or shorts for this price in another place.
Kiwi is a really good store with pretty clothes and there are some huge sales coming up!
The normal price for Kiwi bikinis is min. ?60 ,not ?20!
Don’t wait too long because there are some sales you don’t want to miss.!

Kiwi St Tropez, 12 Boulevard des Capucines, 75009 Paris, M° Opéra

Kiwi St Tropez written by Dirk Sabbe in: Events

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]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:02:37 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/kiwi-st-tropez <![CDATA[L’Opéra]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/lrsquoopeacutera Discover a unique place conceived by the architect Odile Decq in the heart of the Palais Garnier. A mezzanine made of amazing shapes surrounds the original architecture of the Palais Garnier without ever touching it. The design is special, yet a big contrast with the classic Palais Garnier. But it matches, no doubt about that. The chef is Yann Tanneau who makes great dishes.

“We went to this restaurant a few days ago just for one course and came out with a big smile on our faces.

After we ordered our food we got an appetizer. It was a bisque of langoustine with whipped cream on it and ciboulette.It was exceptionally good and tasted like more.
The wine and the meal were very professionaly served. I had young leek with a poached egg and some really good sauces. My mother got scallops with an espuma. My father got carpaccio of langoustines with a fresh salad. I’m not really a fish eater but the dishes of my parents were really good but I loved my dish the most. I’m a vegetarian and my dish was like heaven for me.
When we went out I had a very big smile on my face and I was asking my parents to come back for a whole menu.”

Lara

L’Opéra, Place Jacques Rouché, 75009 Paris tel.01 42 68 86 80 M° Opéra

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]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:02:30 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/lrsquoopeacutera <![CDATA[Pizza di Loretta]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/pizza-di-loretta When you like pizza, this is the place to be. Pizza di Loretta serves pizza by pieces. The price is charged by weight.Wines are good price/quality.

When you come in, the friendly and joyful staff asks you to make your choice. Eight or ten different kinds are begging to be chosen, they all look better than the other. You can eat in or take away. It’s simple but correct.

Last night we were offered some risotto croquette.Then the chef made some jokes(it was typical italian style). You can actually see the chef making the pizza’s.

Pizza di Loretta is the place you want to go to!

Pizza di Loretta, 62, Rue Rodier, 75009 Paris, tel 01 48 78 42 56, M° Anvers

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]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:03:01 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/pizza-di-loretta <![CDATA[An escape to Cameroun]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/an-escape-to-cameroun If you love to eat chicken, nobody can better make it than this table of Cameroun.

Doudou is the female chef and is a great cook.

La tontine d’or, 27, Rue Jean-Pierre-Timbaud, 75011 Paris, tel 01 43 38 01 45, M° Oberkampf

01 47 00 51 02
Tél : 01 46 83 12 43

01 47 00 51 02
Tél : 01 46 83 12 43

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]]> Fri, 20 May 2011 12:58:33 +0200 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/an-escape-to-cameroun <![CDATA[MBC]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/mbc When Gilles Choukroun started at Mini Palais we had great meals. Some months later we invited some friends : half of the platters where great, half of them where so-so.

Now he started up a new restaurant MBC (Mint-Basilicum-Coriander). It is said that his meals are great when he’s in the restaurant. Otherwise it’s as before. He’s a kind of adventurer and it’s always nice to try some of his new creations, so next time I will try to make a reservation. The interior seems rather daring modern chic. The service is very friendly.

MBC, 4, Rue du Débarcadère, 75007 Paris, tel. 01 45 72 22 55, M° Porte Maillot

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]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 23:32:19 +0200 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/mbc <![CDATA[Dries Van Noten]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/dries-van-noten In an old art galery Dries Van Noten did open his first shop totally dedicated to male fashion.

The Belgian fashion designer did started 20 years ago in Paris. He makes nicely cut fashion items, mixing a delicate and daring feeling.

Dries Van Noten, 9, Quai Malaquais, 75006 Paris, M°Pont Neuf

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]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 23:14:24 +0200 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/dries-van-noten <![CDATA[Yam’tcha]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/yamrsquotcha With a women chef trained at the best cuisines in Paris, a husband from Hong Kong who is in charge of the drinks (mostly teas, but you also can get wine by the glass) it has to be a interesting place.

The food, a mix French-Chinese is of a high quality. Unfortunately it seems to take a lot of time in between two courses. We thought it was a good idea to try this rookie.

We did try to make a resevation but it was fully booked which is not a surprise when you only have 20 places. Hopefully next time we can book a table.

Yam’tcha, 4, rue Sauval, 75001 Paris, tel 01 40 26 08 07, M° Louvre Rivoli

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]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 21:48:38 +0200 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/yamrsquotcha <![CDATA[Le Gatsby]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/le-gatsby A new place with the charmes of the 20’s. You can take a cocktail at the bar, have a nice meal and at the end of the evening go down to the jazz club in the basement.

The Gatsby, 64, Av. Bosquet, 75007 Paris, tel 01 45 55 02 79, M° Ecole Militaire

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]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 21:47:26 +0200 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/le-gatsby <![CDATA[Monoprix]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/monoprix If you want cheap and chic Parisian fashion for young ones, head to Monoprix. (You can also find make-up at a cheap price.)

My daughter and I had great shopping in the basement of Monoprix, Rue de Rennes. We did find rather classic clothes in up-to-date colors at a cheap price. What else do you want more ?

Monoprix, Rue de Rennes, 75006 Paris, M° Saint Germain des Près

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]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:28:50 +0200 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/monoprix <![CDATA[Amorino or My Berry]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/amorino-or-my-berry For a sweet treat that the whole family can enjoy together you cannot beat an ice-cream.

If you cannot resist authentic Italian gelati then run to the recently openend Amorino store where you will have a tough time choosing from the available flavours that contain no artificial flavours or colouring. And they make you a very very nice ice-cream…

Amorino, 42, Rue Cler, 75007 Paris

For a flavorsome treat with fewer calories, delight in a flavoured frozen yoghurt from My Berry with your choice of toppings.

My Berry, 51, Rue Saint Louis en l’ïle, 75004 Paris

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]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:18:05 +0200 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/amorino-or-my-berry <![CDATA[Cinéaqua]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/cineacuteaqua Discover the world under the sea located in the heart of Paris. Cinéaqua is the city’s aquarium where you will discover 10.000 fish and invertebrates, including 25 sharks.

Your children will also love the Touch Pool where they will have a chance, after a visual and auditory tour of the aquarium, to touch the fish themselves.

Cinéaqua, 5, Ave Albert de Mun, 75116 Paris, tel 01 40 69 23 23

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]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:11:06 +0200 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/cineacuteaqua <![CDATA[Jardin d’Acclimatation]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/jardin-drsquoacclimatation It’s also a great place for the kids. With an amusement park, a menagerie and a locomotive train that takes them on a ride through the Bois de Boulogne, they will not want to leave.

Jardin d’Acclimatation, Bois de Boulogne, 75116 Paris, M° Porte Maillot (and you jump on the small train that takes you the entrance)

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]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:02:02 +0200 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/jardin-drsquoacclimatation <![CDATA[Musée Grévin]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/museacutee-greacutevin Musée Grévin is a great treat for children to see up close and personal their favourite movie and sport stars.

With over 300 life-size models, the wax museum will have them in a photo frenzy as they pose next to Charlie Chaplin and Michael Jackson.

Musée Grevin, 10, blvd Montmartre, 75009 Paris, tel 01 47 70 85 50

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]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:56:04 +0200 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/museacutee-greacutevin <![CDATA[Les Etoiles du Rex (The stars of the Rex)]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/les-etoiles-du-rex-the-stars-of-the-rex If your children are fascinated by movies and special effects, theb they will love Les Etoiles du Rex.

The beautiful venue will take them on a journey to the heart of cinema with a unique and interactive visit into the magical world of moviemaking.

Le Grand Rex, 1, blvd Poissonière, 75002 Paris, tel. 01 45 08 93 58

Les Etoiles du Rex (The stars of the Rex) written by Dirk Sabbe in: Paris with kids

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]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:50:22 +0200 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/les-etoiles-du-rex-the-stars-of-the-rex <![CDATA[Atelier Renault]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/atelier-renault For young (and not so young) car-lovers it’s a must-see. An exhibition space showcasing the latest product news from Renault and a boutique boasting more than 350 products including Formula 1 memorabilia will keep everybody occupied for hours.

Atelier Renault, 53, Av. des Champs-Elysées, 75008 Paris

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]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:45:02 +0200 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/atelier-renault <![CDATA[Shop at the Opera Garnier]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/shop-at-the-opera-garnier It’s a nice shop with two sections : one with a lot of CD’s and DVD’s specialised in ballet or opera, the other sells mostly ballet items. You enter the shop at the right hand side of the opera building itself.  If you enter before 16.30h you also can have a look at the entrance of the Opera.

Opéra Garnier, angle Rue Scribe – Rue Auber, 75009 Paris, M° Opéra

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]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:32:04 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/shop-at-the-opera-garnier <![CDATA[Laurent Volger, creative stylist]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/laurent-volger-creative-stylist Just 5 minutes strolling from the Montmartre Paris Lofts, you can find a young stylist. 5 years ago he started at 49, Rue Condorcet with extravagant  dresses, etc.

Nowadays he creates mostly jewels with a lot of bling-bling but always with a funny twist. This weekend we bought some nice broches. He is a friendly guy, who told us he also sells at Le Crillon, but of course at much higher prices.

Laurent Vogler, 49, Rue Condorcet, 75009 Paris, M° Anvers

Laurent Volger, creative stylist written by Dirk Sabbe in: Events

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]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:18:37 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/laurent-volger-creative-stylist <![CDATA[Passage 53]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/passage-53 A small restaurant in a dark passage but with a creativity and a new style that we all like. Passage 53 gives a fusion French-Japanese and got a second Michelin Star last week. They bring in a new flavour in French cuisine

Passage 53, 53 Passage des Panoramas, 75002 Paris, tel 01 42 33 04 35, M° Grands Boulevards

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]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:13:04 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/passage-53 <![CDATA[Cranach At The Musée du Luxembourg]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/cranach-at-the-museacutee-du-luxembourg ??If you are interested in old paintings, one exhibition not to be missed is the of Lucas Cranach. It is shown at the small and cosy Musée de Luxembourg. Be sure to buy your tickets in advance through internet or in a Fnac, otherwise you will need to queue for hours.

We loved the exhibition and the intention of it. The exhibition’s intention is a good one: to present Cranach’s work within an artistic and historical framework, exhibiting his  work side by side with that of certain of his contemporaries, most notably Albrecht Dürer, as well as providing some enlightening explanation about the roles played by the many historical figures Cranach painted.  It is clear and gives a nice idea of the art at that time. But I was most impressed with his nudes.

Here we can clearly see Cranach’s feminine ideal repeated over and over, most strikingly perhaps in the figure of Justice, an elegant figure, feline features, alabaster skin, the whole draped in an all but invisible gown of gossamer. Yes, she may be dripping with sensuality and her expression may be one of barefaced suggestiveness, but it’s alright because really she’s an allegory of Justice and she is wearing clothes !

Cranach at Musée du Luxembourg,,19 rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris, tel; 01 40 13 62 00; M° Mabillon or Saint-Sulpice

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]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:49:08 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/cranach-at-the-museacutee-du-luxembourg <![CDATA[Le Comptoir du Relais]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/le-comptoir-du-relais-2 Last weekend we ate at Le comptoir and it was a real treat. They don’t take reservations, means or you queue or you eat rather early. We were seated between 18.30h and 19h.

The service was correct and friendly. We did choose from the menu on the blackboard. A wonderfull first course was a kind of soup from the south. As main course we took the rumsteak with vegetables. A little red wine made it a feast. The cheese platter was OK but not exceptional, but the dessert ( caramel with salt – icecream) was very very tasty. For this nice evening we did pay 128 Euro which is a fair price for the quality you get.

Next to Le comptoir you have the Avant Comptoir, a little bar to take a nice wine or apéritif and soms nibbles ( platter of freshly cut ham , njam ). They serve also sandwiches and pancakes. The sandwiches with ham and cheese are to die for. And the pancakes come with not so traditional ingredients. Next time we pass by, we will definitely jump in.

Le Comptoir du Relais, 9 Carrefour de Odeon, 75006 Paris, tel. 01 43 29 12 05, M° Odéon

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]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:49:01 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/le-comptoir-du-relais-2 <![CDATA[Akram Kahn]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/akram-kahn Akram Kahn (with Vertical Road).At the Théâtre de la Ville from 4 to 13 March.

Akram Kahn is one of the great choreographes of this time. His dancers are like angels who observe the Earth in its crazy tredmill .

A? new step, for dance…? New movement and a deep dramaturgie.

Théâtre de la Ville, 2 Place Châtelet, 75004 Paris, tel 01 42 74 22 77, M° Châtelet.

Akram Kahn written by Dirk Sabbe in: Culture

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]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:15:23 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/akram-kahn <![CDATA[Café Constant]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/cafeacute-constant
Situated in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, at the corner of rue Saint Dominique and rue Augereau, a short distance from Le Violon d’Ingres and Les Cocottes, the Café Constant is a local café where you will often find Catherine and Christian Constant, as well as all the locals. They opened in 2003. At Café Constant, they serve traditional café food.

« Here, I cook traditional café food inspired by my mother’s recipes. It’s a place where you can come for a coffee and a croissant in the morning, lunch and a apéritif……to cut it short, a real Parisien café ». Christian Constant.
Christian Constant got his inspiration at home from his mother . He worked at Ledoyen, but gave Les Ambassadeurs, the restaurant of The Ritz,  two Michelin stars and inspired a new generation of bistro-chefs.
Bistro Constant, 139,Rue Saint-Dominique , 75007 Paris, tel. 01 47 53 73 34, M° Ecole Militaire . Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 8-23h (lunch 12-14.30h, until 17h with an afternoon menu – dinner 19-23h) No reservations.




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]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:04:57 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/cafeacute-constant <![CDATA[Paris’ Alternative Nightlife V]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/parisrsquo-alternative-nightlife-v

Text: Rooksana Hossenally for Vingt Paris
Needless to say that Paris doesn?t quite have a bustling nightlife to rival London or New York, but it does have its fair share of quirky and traditional bars, restaurants and cabarets, as well as a number of alternative arty music events in venues all over the city. Popular with the capital?s ?in? crowd, venues like La Bellevilloise and La Maroquinerie in the 20th, Point Ephémère in the 10th, Glaz?Art in the 19th and Mains d?Oeuvres at Porte de Saint-Ouen are experiencing a rise in popularity, and it?s not hard to see why. The events held at these venues often combine art and music in quirky unusual spaces that have quickly become the place to be seen, especially for those of you dying to be part of the Paris Boho scene!

Last but not least is a venue offering a mix of cultural events in the north of the city, in Porte de Saint-Ouen. A little out of the way, but worth the trip, Mains d?Oeuvres has become a respected venue hosting artistic events from more of a serious angle. Opened in 2001, in an area that desperately needed a cultural centre, it was founded by a collective of experienced professionals (including one of the co-founders of Point Ephémère). The Mains d?Oeuvres association acts as a link between art and the community. With its 4000m2 space, this venue is one of the largest of its kind in Paris. What do they do with all that space? Well, it?s quite simple: they do everything. From concerts to artist residencies, exhibitions to conferences, festivals, a restaurant?you name it, they do it!

An eclectic mix of events, the space is popular with those who know it, but the real downside is its location, meaning that it is still relatively unheard of to the lay person; your average cultural friend will have heard of it, but venturing out to Porte de Saint-Ouen may be a bit of a stretch for many. Mains d?Oeuvres is however worth the extra time on the metro, so do cast the laziness aside and make a day of it!

Mains d’Oeuvres, 1, Rue Charles Garnier, 93400 Saint-Ouen, tel. 01 40 11 25 25, M° Garibaldi

Paris’ Alternative Nightlife V written by Dirk Sabbe in: Culture

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]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:16:13 +0100 http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/parisrsquo-alternative-nightlife-v <![CDATA[Paris’ Alternative Nightlife IV]]> http://www.montmartreparis.com/things-to-do/culture/p/detail/parisrsquo-alternative-nightlife-iv

Text: Rooksana Hossenally for Vingt Paris

Needless to say that Paris doesn?t quite have a bustling nightlife to rival London or New York, but it does have its fair share of quirky and traditional bars, restaurants and cabarets, as well as a number of alternative arty music events in venues all over the city. Popular with the capital?s ?in? crowd, venues like La Bellevilloise and La Maroquinerie in the 20th, Point Ephémère in the 10th, Glaz?Art in the 19th and Mains d?Oeuvres at Porte de Saint-Ouen are experiencing a rise in popularity, and it?s not hard to see why. The events held at these venues often combine art and music in quirky unusual spaces that have quickly become the place to be seen, especially for those of you dying to be part of the Paris Boho scene!

A little out of the way, further northeast near the Villette cultural complex, Glaz?Art is at your service with a varied program of concerts, a bar, an exhibition space, an exterior terrace and even a beach in summer! Don?t be fooled by the venue?s non-descript building that melts into a landscape of motorways and bus depots, as the easily overlooked concrete walls that hide an array of cultural happenings that are well worth dropping by for. Glaz?Art is one of the city?s most low-key places with some surprisingly big names gracing the stage, ranging from hip hop to punk, so if you are particular about the music you like to listen to, do look up what?s on before heading down.

The intimate gig space is hinged to the exhibition space that meanders around the building to its exterior terrace, by the Glaz?Art bar. Most people tend to be there to see a band rather than just to hang out ,as in the other places mentioned above. The venue opened 15 years ago, with the aim of being an atypical music base, which it has succeeded in doing judging by its storming success. Unlike the other venues, Glaz?Art hosts a series of free concerts in partnership with Radio Neo, which signals its open, community-focused spirit.

Glaz’Art, 7, Av. Porte de la Vilette, 75019 Paris, tel. 01 40 36 55 65, M° Porte de la Vilette

Paris’ Alternative Nightlife IV written by Dirk Sabbe in: Culture

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