culture & art

Great French Women

by Doni BelauDoni Belau

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Great Women in French History Marie Antoinette (1794–92) Queen of France and wife of Louis XVI. Was executed in the Place de la Concorde during the French Revolution. “Let them...

Monuments & Churches

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Girls’ Guide Top 10 Monuments 1. Eiffel Tower We love it especially when it twinkles at night. 2. Notre Dame (pictured above) You have to be impressed by a nearly...

Fêtes & Festivals

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February Chinese New Year Normally held toward the end of January or in early February, when you’ll see a big festive parade (pictured above) beginning at city hall (Hôtel de...

Theatre & Film

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English-Language Theatre Galerie de Nesle 8, rue de Nesle, in the 6th Arrondissement. 01 46 34 61 04. Sometimes features productions in English. Call for information. Soif Compagnie 210, rue...

Dance

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Where to see Dance Performances in Paris Folies Bergère 32, rue Richer, in the 9th Arrondissement. 08 92 68 16 50. Folies is a bit of a mixed bag, despite...

Art in Paris

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Portes Ouvertes We love getting a sneak peek into Parisian artists’ studios, and the best time to do that is during Portes Ouvertes (Open Doors), usually organized by neighborhood. There...

The Best Museums in Paris

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This is a very subjective list of the best Museums in Paris. Centre Pompidou Place Georges Pompidou, in the 4th Arrondissement. 01 44 78 12 33. Closed Tues. The place...

Music in Paris

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Year round at the various churches there are offerings of Mozart, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, gospel music and, at Christmastime, “Ave Maria.” It is particularly lovely to sit in one of...