| TRAVEL | ACTIVITY | CULTURE | FOODVIEW ONLINE France Museum Guide 2020-2021There are over 1,200 museums and galleries in France, according to the Ministry of Culture. Of course the Louvre is the biggest, and the world’s most popular. But don’t overlook the quirkier, lesser-known venues. Here are some recommendations. (Click the guide cover to flip through the pages.). Read more.Hot This Week…Marie Antoinette’s Darkest DaysFrom the splendours of Versailles to the dungeons of the Conciergerie, read about the coquettish queen’s harrowing final weeks in solitary confinement. More.Teatime in ParisRecreate the exquisite styles and tastes of French pâtisserie in your own home with these exclusive recipes. More.Chapeaux for all in CaussadeCaussade has long been renowned for quality millinery, producing haute-couture designs for companies such as Lacoste, Yves Saint Laurent and Hermès. More.Gardens, Grapes and GastronomyOnce the capital of the historic province of Berry, Bourges has fascinating architecture and historic treasures in central France, not far from the Loire Valley. More.American Library in Paris Centennial GalaThe American Library in Paris recently celebrated its Centennial Gala, an amazing testament to an institution that has withstood the test of time including two World Wars, the Great Depression, and now COVID-19. More.Retail Therapy: Gadgets and GizmosFrom French wireless headphones to a party crêpière, we recommend these snazzy pieces of tech for the tinkerers and big kids among you! More.Accommodation of the Week: A Private Cabin Retreat and SpaA change of scenery is guaranteed when you stay in this treehouse, featuring luxury amenities in the kitchen and bathroom. Terrace, pool and tennis court on-site. More.Take An Online French Cookery Course with Michel Roux JrEver fancied finessing your French culinary skills? Well now you can, in the comfort of your own home under the expert guidance of a two-Michelin-starred chef. More.Popular on France Today…Exploring the Treasures of the Dordogne Valley Gourmet Trail in Paris: Brewers’ FayreModern Art and Steampunk Fantasy in NantesRestaurant Reviews: Racine in ReimsFemale Chefs in France: Making their Way in a Man’s World Dicton de la Semaine Les bons comptes font les bons amis. A debt paid is a friend kept. |
France Museum Guide 2020-2021 There are over 1,200 museums and galleries in France
Published 30 octobre 2020 Pêle-Mêle Leave a Comment| Dear fellow Francophile In these challenging, locked down times, I bring you a dose of escapism! But first I’ll tell you a true story. Some years ago when I was living in rural France, I took my young daughter, with a bouquet of lilacs in her hand, to pay our respects at the local village memorial. It was the anniversary of Victory in Europe and a handful of WW2 veterans stood solemnly together as the mayor placed a tricolour wreath against the white stone. Then I noticed an elderly woman – she was neat, formally dressed and stood a few yards behind the others – with a thoughtful expression on her face. On the breast pocket of her coat she wore a medal. I wondered who she was, what experiences she might have had during the war years and why she wore that medal. I never found out, but that image stayed with me and many years later I began to build her story in my imagination – my debut novel is the result. The Château of Illusions has just been published. It has taken over two years, a huge amount of research, thousands of hours writing, re-writing and editing, but it is finally out. My pre-publication readers all loved it. Let me see if I can pique your interest: The beautiful white limestone Château of Lusone, designed and built by the Picards, once proud Cognac producers, has fallen into the hands of the aristocratic Duplessis family. The mysteries of the château are the poignant backdrop to an unfolding story of two families, each new generation becoming entwined in a web of intrigue, love, revenge and redemption. The Château of Illusions moves from south west France to Paris, London and back to France again, telling the story of Thérèse Picard and her relationships with the two Duplessis brothers, Roland and François. From blissful pre-war summers to heartache and heroism during World War 2, her journey from wilful youth to brave adult is swift and painful. As the saga sweeps forward through the extravagant 1960s and into the 1980s an extraordinary work of art is discovered, and hidden secrets revealed. With the 40th anniversary of VE Day approaching, a series of dramatic revelations lead to unforeseen twists of fate for both families. If that description appeals and you are in the mood for some well-written escapism with authentic characters, a page turner of a plot, and plenty of ambiance à la française, The Château of Illusions should be your next read. Thanks for your time. You can buy my book on Amazon as paperback or Kindle. Bonne lecture!Guy Hibbert PURCHASE THE PAPERBACK HEREBUY THE KINDLE EDITION HERE! |
+ de réflexion, + de logique et + de mémoire avec les jeux gratuits.
Published 30 octobre 2020 Pêle-Mêle Leave a Comment| + de réflexion, + de logique et + de mémoire avec les jeux gratuits. |
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| How to Picnic French-Style: The Ultimate GuideThe sun is shining, the weather is warm— it’s the perfect time to plan a summer picnic. Even if you can’t travel to France this year, you can still add some French style to your pique-nique. Here’s how. Read more.Hot This Week…Paris RestaurantsRestaurateur Moïse Sfez’s eatery near the Odeon offers a quick quality bite like the delicious Lobster roll, which won an award in Portland, Maine. More.Le Dernier MotParty all night or absquatulate? In her latest must-read magazine column, Kristin Espinasse schools us in the art of taking French leave. More.Beach Boys: Surf’s up in BiarritzThere are some seriously accomplished wave-riders in this part of the world, and no lack of beaches on which they can show off their skills. More.From Turner to Tissot: Must-See ExhibitionsArts correspondent Sylvia Davis selects the newest and most intriguing exhibitions and collections to visit right now in France, as museums have reopened after the pandemic. More.10 Secret French IslandsEven without taking its overseas territories into account, France has a number of interesting islands that are well worth venturing out to. Correspondent Tristan Rutherford sets sail. More.On Écoute: Alain SouchonAward-winning Alain Souchon, performing in his trademark skinny black tie with shirt unbuttoned at the neck, is in no danger of declining in popularity. More.Accommodation of the Week: Gîtes de France Bouches-du-RhôneChoose your dream holiday from this unique selection of traditional guesthouses, elegant hotels and cosy bed & breakfasts. There is something for everyone! More.Taste Test: Cocktails through the MailFor those hankering after a taste of les terrasses, Nio Cocktails can bring the flavours of a French cocktail bar to your front door. They come in niftily packaged boxes, simply pinch and tear off the corner, pour over ice and voilà! More.Popular on France Today…Monument Man: Exploring Mâcon, Birthplace of Alphonse de Lamartine Exploring the Mushroom Caves of the Loire ValleyExplore the Abbey of Fontenay in BurgundySuzanne Valadon: Artist and Muse of MontmartreArmchair Travel in France with Robert Louis Stevenson Dicton de la Semaine On ne fait pas d’omelette sans casser des oeufs. You can’t make an omelet without breaking some eggs. |
Un peu de lecturede Bonjour Paris pendant le confinement ….
Published 30 octobre 2020 Pêle-Mêle Leave a Comment
| Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Website View this email in your browser Dear Bonjour Paris readers, The only thing better than walking in Paris is walking in Paris without noisy cars and motos. Luckily for us, the city will be staging its sixth « Car-Free Day » this Sunday, September 27th. The central arrondissements will be off limits to cars, along with the Champs-Élysées. When it’s clogged with traffic, it’s often difficult to see why it’s called « la plus belle avenue du monde, » but when you walk down the middle of the Champs-Élysées, feeling the stones under your shoes, admiring the Arc de Triomphe looming in the distance, and the wide open skies above, with nary a voiture in sight… It’s something else! We hope you enjoy this week’s newsletter. As always, thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts. For those who have purchased a subscription to support Bonjour Paris, thank you very much! If you haven’t done so, there’s still time—head over to the subscription page here. Questions, comments? Feel free to send us a note at the following address: editor@bonjourparis.com. — Mary Winston Nicklin, Editor 16th Arrondissement, Sleepy No More Over the last three years, the 16ème—the city’s largest arrondissement, seen as quiet, genteel and residential—has undergone a radical transformation. A long-term resident shares her favorite addresses in this vibrant area of western Paris. More. The French Open The Roland Garros tennis tournament, or French Open, was postponed because of the pandemic. It’s now taking place in autumn for the very first time. More. An Update from the Paris Cook Club In this time of pandemic, the Paris Cook Club continues to commune through cooking virtually. A cook club is a fun and useful way to help pass your time in confinement. More. Auteuil: A Tranquil Village in the City Not generally frequented by tourists, this tranquil and refined haven is still off the beaten circuits. A look at this pleasing village by the River Seine. More. WTF?! What the French by Olivier Magny An essential book about the fascinating intricacies of French culture, society, psychology and habits—with the wonderful advantage of being written by a Frenchman who has an impressive command of the English language. More. Louise Colet: Poetry in a Time of Dislocation Although Colet was an admirable poet in her own right, supporting herself through her writing, she is best known for her intense eight-year love affair with Gustave Flaubert. More. For Sale: Unique Artist’s Apartment in the Marais This apartment brings new meaning to “one of a kind”. Discreetly located in the heart of the Marais district, on a 16th century plant-filled courtyard, every aspect of this apartment is custom-made. More. Vegan Food Festival Heads to Paris Park Smmmile Vegan & Pop Festival served up a platter of plant-based cooking with a side of musical entertainment in Paris’s Parc de la Villette. More. |
| APRIL 2020 Notre Dame Cathedral, |
| Parisians gather around Notre Dame on the night of the fire. © Jean-Claude Coutausse Dear friends,I wanted to send you a few words, as we recall the Notre Dame Cathedral fire, which broke out on this day one year ago. I was in Paris myself on April 15, 2019. As soon as I heard the news of the fire, I left my office, and like thousands of Parisians, converged at the cathedral, engulfed in flames. Despite the terror of that evening, we took comfort in being together, united along the Seine’s banks. Soon an outpouring of emotion and solidary would spring forth from all over the world, in particular from the United States. I have trouble imaging what our solitary terror would look like, had we witnessed Notre Dame crumble this year, without the community of a crowd of Parisians by her side. While the cathedral is being reborn little by little (today, its biggest bell sounded for the first time in a year!), I wanted to share this memory with you, and remember what we felt on that night, as an invitation to hold on to hope and be patient as we look forward to the thousands of beautiful things that await us when the world is safe again. In the meantime, I wanted to share some content that particularly pleased us, to invite you to explore Notre Dame virtually, and to see the cathedral as you never have before! I encourage you to continue visiting our site, FrenchCulture.org (each day more of you do so!) where we publish new recommendations every day on how to explore French culture online from home. Take good care,Gaëtan Bruel Cultural Counselor of the French Embassy in the United States @gaetanbruel |
| 3 Ways to Visit Notre Dame Cathedral VirtuallyOne year ago, a fire erupted in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Today, people around the world can step inside its walls and explore the cathedral thanks to three breathtaking 360 videos.Read more |
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Message à la communauté française : pollution de l’air dans la circonscription
Published 11 septembre 2020 Pêle-Mêle Leave a CommentChers compatriotes,
Des feux de forêt d’une ampleur sans précédent frappent actuellement la circonscription, notamment la Californie du Nord et l’Oregon. Ces incendies dégagent de grandes quantités de fumée et de cendres qui s’accumulent dans l’atmosphère et se déportent au gré des vents.
Les fumées génèrent une pollution de l’air d’un niveau préoccupant. Les enfants et personnes fragiles sont les plus exposés, mais tous peuvent être concernés par les effets de cette pollution qui se situe, à l’heure où je vous écris, au degré «violet-très malsain » à San Francisco et «marron-dangereux » à Portland. Vous trouverez des informations pour suivre et comprendre l’indice de qualité de l’air (AQI) aux Etats-Unis sur le site AirNow.gov
En cas de forte pollution là où vous vous trouvez, il est notamment conseillé de renoncer aux activités en extérieur, de s’hydrater autant que possible et d’éviter toute activité sportive y compris en intérieur. Vous trouverez ici les conseils des autorités de santé américaines.
Si par ailleurs vous êtes directement concernés par les feux, n’hésitez pas à contacter le consulat.
Pour suivre l’évolution de la situation, rendez vous sur le site internet du consulat ou suivez notre compte twitter.
Alors que je viens tout juste de prendre mes fonctions comme nouveau Consul général de France à San Francisco et que nous connaissons déjà dans la région d’importants défis en raison du COVID, je souhaite vous assurer que les équipes du Consulat général restent pleinement mobilisées en appui de la communauté française de la circonscription.
Bien cordialement,
Frédéric Jung
Consul général de France à San Francisco…
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opportunity to support the Alliance Française a non-profit organization (501 C3)
Published 17 juillet 2020 Pêle-Mêle Leave a CommentThe Alliance Française is a non-profit organization (501 C3) that as many small businesses is suffering from the COVID situation. This is an opportunity to support us while treating your friends or yourself with a typical French product. Thanks to Vero France in Capitola, we are able to make you this offer.
No shipping of the item, but various pick up points on the curb:
Alliance Française in Los Gatos – San Jose South – Sunnyvale. We will send you an email to arrange a date and time and give you the exact address.
Mountain View farmer market – Frenchery booth Sunday July 25th
If you are not able to come to one of this pick up points but are interested with this purchase, please contact: catherine.plottier@afscv.org
Details of the product:
Practicality and style come together beautifully with these handmade French market baskets and bags. Embody French countryside elegance as you go out to the market, the beach, or simply around town carrying one of these lovely French bags. Made from the highest quality wicker and leather and hand woven to perfection, these bags will never fail to hold all your belongings and dazzle those around you. As each basket is handmade, sizes may vary slightly. Woven with Moroccan materials in France.
The Rozzo Natural French Market Basket with short leather handles. It measures 8.5″ wide, 18″ long, and 13″ tall.
Date And Time
Thu, Jul 23, 2020, 6:00 PM PDT
Location
Online Event.
Contact Us at Events@afscv.org
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TODAY !Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette and the French Revolution Conferences by Céline Glon
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