Jeff Koons
One of the most controversial artists of the 1980s and 90s, Jeff Koons, is having a major retrospective. The 35 year plus body of work will feature some of Koon’s most iconic works like the balloon dog sculptures, fluorescent rabbits, and Michael Jackson and his pet monkey Bubbles.
Till April 27
Centre Pompidou
Place Georges Pompidou, 75004
Metro: Hotel de Ville, Rambuteau
https://www.centrepompidou.fr/en
Enjoy the Christmas festivities at the magnificent Vaux le Comte including Christmas carols, tables of sumptuous food, sparkling lights, and surprise gifts for children under the tree.
December 6-,13-14, and every day from December 20 to January 4, except Christmas & New Years Day
http://www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/en/vaux-le-vicomte-celebrate-christmas/
Snow White at VersaillesAngelin Preljocaj created Snow White/Blanche Neige six years ago and it became an instant hit. It is being shown again for a limited run just for the holiday season. Music composed by Gustav Mahler, costumes by Jean Paul Gaultier, directed by Angelin Preljocaj.
Chateau de Versailles
December 17- 21 (Dec. 18 sold out)
http://www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr/en/spectacles/2014/preljocaj-snow-white
The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker gets a glorious production originally choreographed and staged by Rudolf Nureyev.
Bastille Opera
Dec. 1,3,5,7,8,10,12, 16,17,19,20,22,24,25,27,29,31
https://www.operadeparis.fr/en/saison-2014-2015/ballet/casse-noisette-rudolf-noureev
Christmas/Holiday Tour of Paris for 2014
Paris is magical during the holidays and I am happy to announce a special Christmas/Holiday Tour of Paris for 2014. Clients will experience the marvelous shop windows, gleaming outdoor lights, beautifully decorated trees, and festive Christmas markets. The tour includes a visit to Galeries Lafayette and Printemps department stores, the Champs Elysees Holiday market, the yummy gourmet shops Fauchon and Hediard on Place Madeleine overflowing with delicious holiday goodies, and the rue St. Honoré, with designer shops Hermes and Lanvin. To warm up, we stop for an authentic hot chocolate at one of the top Paris chocolate shops.
Tour times 10AM-1PM or 2PM-5PM
Cost: 225 euros for 1-3 people, 75 euros each additional person. Hot chocolate is not included in price. Click here to book the tour or for more information.
Tours will be conducted everyday from December 20, 2014 to January 5, 2015 except on Christmas and New Years Day.
I am happy to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes. Come take an ethnic culinary journey with me and chef and caterer Charlotte Puckette, co-author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook (with Olivia Kiang-Snaije). First we will shop at a Paris green-market for the freshest ingredients and then return to Charlotte's professional kitchen near the Eiffel Tower to cook a three-course lunch. After, we will indulge in the delicious feast we prepared along with hand-selected wines.
Cost: 185 euros per person (about $240)
Time: 9:30AM- 2PM (approximately 4 1/2 hours)
Location: We will meet by a metro station close to the market
Class days: Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday,Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Minimum of 2 students, maximum 6 students.
Click here to sign up for the next class or for more info.
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
Tours cost 210 euros for up to 3 people, and 70 euros for each additional person. I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
Click here to watch a video of our famous Marais tour
