Paris Magnum
A fabulous collection of over 150 photos of Paris over 80 years by the Magnum Photo Agency, started by Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, George Rodger, and David Seymour in 1947. The exhibit features some of the greatest Paris photojournalism, chronologically divided into five parts, starting with the 1930s and 40s till the present day.
Till March 27
Hotel de Ville
5 rue de Lobau, 75004
Metro: Hotel de Ville
Open 10AM to 6:30PM
Admission free
http://www.magnumphotos.com/C.aspx?VP3=CMS3&VF=MAXO31_3&VBID=2K1HZOQ8FXV4N7&IID=2K1HRG6NP46J&PN=15
Soldes Paris/Winter SalesOn you mark, get set, go SHOPPING. Now is the time to scoop up some bargains at your favorite Parisian boutiques and department stores. Did you know sale dates are officially set by the government only twice a year and merchants can be fined for putting their merchandise on sale other than the allotted times except for two other weeks of the year.
Sales start Wednesday, January 7 and end February 17.
A new major music hall, Philharmonie de Paris, located in Parc de Villette, will be inaugurated on January 14. Designed by French architect Jean Nouvel to complete the Cité de Musique, the hall seats 2,400 and is dedicated to classical music but will also feature jazz and world music concerts.
221 Ave. Jean Jaures, 75019
Metro: Porte de Pantin
http://www.philharmoniedeparis.fr
The premiere trade show in Europe and France, Maison Objet showcases home design trends for the future. The massive show covers seven halls featuring textiles, objets, furniture, table ware, crafts, ceramics, and home accessories.
January 23-27 Paris Nord Villepinte
RER B
http://www.maison-objet.com/en/paris
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
