In my new life as retiree my blog is my biggest entertainement and before anything else, I like to thank everyone of my readers and followers to stay with me over the years since November 26 2010 !!! Thank you !!! I decided to trim some of my older posts in my series Some news from France and condense them as not to lose the most important parts, me think, of them, Therefore, this is my new work, the condense news of my belle France, Hope you enjoy it as I.
Sadly while uploading my posts from July/August I lost them !!! Do not know how but they are gone. Oh well savings most of them, thanks.
Some news from France XCI September 10, 2014
Alain Ducasse in figure: More than 6,000 hours of courses on cooking and oenology for amateurs, dispensed each year on average . Two addresses in Paris: 64, rue de Ranelagh (16éme, yes great!), with cellar tasting, and BHV Marsh, 52 rue Rivoli (4éme at the store). 100 books, published by Alain Ducasse Edition since its inception in 1999.translated in 10 languages and distributed in 30 countries. 3,500 students enroll each year in one of the two schools of Alain Ducasse formation, one in culinary arts (Argenteuil), the other in pastry (Yssingeaux, Haute-Loire). 26 restaurants in the world (London, New York, Las Vegas, Monte Carlo, Tokyo, Osaka, Doha …) , including 10 in Paris: Alain Ducasse at the Plaza Athénée, the Relais Plaza, the Court Garden (in the eighth), Le Meurice and the Dali (in the 1éme), Le Jules Verne (2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, in the seventh), Aux Lyonnais (in the second), Benoit (in the fourth), Allard (in life) and searching in the 17éme ). 320 m 2 for the Manufacture of chocolate at Bastille . Alain Ducasse, bean fan, wanted to be able to master the manufacture of its cocoa vintages from the beginning to the end. This is done since February 2013, date of commencement of this factory in the heart of Paris. 40, rue de Roquette (11éme). And also… 18 stars in the Michelin Guide; 1 booth Choux (cabbage d’Enfer) opened early 2014 with the pastry chef Christophe Michalak in the 15éme; 1 academies of taste, culinary encyclopedia online with, among other things, the recipe ideas; 7 applications iPad and iPhone, including that of castles & Hotels Collection. 1 online shop selling gift boxes, table objects, books, etc.
Some news from France XCII September 28, 2014
The Institut des Lettres et Manuscrits is showcasing for the first time in France, one of the works the most explain in the French literature : le rouleau autographe des 120 journées de Sodome ou l’École du libertinage. Something like the autography roll of 120 days of Sodome or the school of gaité, freedom of acts. It was written in 1785!!!, on a thin paper roll by the Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) while he was held prisioner in the Bastille. The document survived the taking of the fortress and on this year of its bicentanial of the death of the writer Sade ,it is shown to the public. From now to January 18 2015. The Centre Georges Pompidou de Paris will have an exposition from October 8 to January 26 2015 for the first time in Europe of the work dedicated to Frank Gehry, one of the greatest figures of contemporary architecture and the most renown of the 20C
And the Venerable institution of the Jardin des Plantes of Paris is celebrating the 220 years of the petting zoo, or ménagerie with exhibits and events thru January 5, 2015. From its beginning in 1794, the historic zoo has welcome many animals that some became famous. The Muséum d’Histoire naturelle or the museum of National History puts out the lights today with the program expo of Animaux célèbres de la Ménagerie, or famous animals of the zoo. They will be exposed with a series of drawings, newspaper clips, post cards, photos and models. Open every day except Tuesdays and May 1 Musée de l’Armée de Paris, will have an exposition from October 15 to January 25 2015 on the look from the front in WWI so that the contemporary see the reaction from those already in the front, how they saw the war, what have they have shown and why? Interesting retrospective , And during the whole month of October, at the Galleria Sylvan Gilles de Maria, at 51-53 rue Saint-Louis-en-l’Île ,which is the famous Hôtel Chenizot, outside the business name is L’île aux images, there will be an exhibition on the île Saint Louis!
what are the best bars in the palace hôtels of Paris? Well as you might know the Crillon and the Ritz are still Under renovation opening in 2015. For the rest in competition this is the list of Le Figaro,in order:The bar 228 of Meurice hotel, bar of Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme, bar of Four Seasons George V, bar long of Royal Manceau, bar of the Bristol, bar of Plaza Athénée, bar of Shangri-là, bar 8 of Mandarin Oriental, and bar Kléber of Peninsula hotel. I would add the Bar Hemingway of the Lutétia,,bar bulles of the Grand Intercontinental,and Bar Tuileries Westin (old Intercontinental);my old job.
Some news from France, XCIII October 26, 2014
The Samaritaine is coming along ,as political haggle slow down the process of the building permit ,stop ,than re started again. The project is led by the Japanese firm SANAA. It’s a perfect example of the paperwork maze and political rambling of Paris and France in general , that is making progress slow and other cities catch up to Paris’ charm. Another example is the Alésia cinemas where the urban rules of renovation have impacted the modern techniques of today to do a job of bringing back these magnificent building even in a different twist. There Is the Grand Paris project ,and It hopes that it will give the necessary push to achieve these projects and continue to maintain Paris at the top of cities to visit and enjoy
The next big event is the Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel or like the international cultural heritage fair at the Carrousel du Louvre Paris from November 6-9,2014. The best for restoration experts and to know in detail these wonders we see, I was there at the beginning of them as a volunteer, and it is recommended for all lovers of heritage historical artifacts from tapestries to paintings to objects of arts
Until November 2nd, at Giverny, the musée des Impressionismes 99 rue Claude Monet will have the Belgians! James Ensor,Emile Claus, Théo Van Rysselberghe and others showcase theirs 20C wares adding more touches to the impressionists movement
The musée Picasso Paris open again yesterday, bigger , nicer, and more than ever, even the attic will be open to show the personal painting of Picasso own collection. The weekend is free this one, then is admission 11€, the Hôtel Salé where it is has been totally renovated for it. The musée des arts décoratifs for the 5th edition of the specialise magazine AD is doing a carte blanche to 16 decorators to create and present their wares until November 23rd; 107 rue de Rivoli 1é in Louvre,
Some anecdote of Paris, the coat of arms of Paris shows ” Il est battu par les flots mais ne sombre pas” meaning something like tossed by the waters she does not sink, showing the ship in the symbol of the city since 1853, recalling the roles of the nautes the city powerful river merchants in the middle ages. And you know there are about 30 cities that uses the name Paris from North America, Denmark, Africa to Russia. The city of lights shines even beyond its borders !!!
This is the Opéra Garnier de Paris. Of course ,Paris is full of beauty, it seems every building is, but we all have our favorites ::) You see the wonderful Hall du Grand Escalier or staircase hugely magnificent, with white marbre of Italy mix with onyx and green marbre of Sweden. The Rotonde du Glacier or mirrored rotunda wiht large glass Windows for receptions and tapestries showcasing the culinary arts; the loge de la salle de spectacle or auditorium boxes decorated in gold, stucco,and red velvet, boxes in five floors as lounges for 4 to 6 persons! The creating of scènes is beyond my humble words, the orchestra seats done with springs and horsehair covered in red velvet ! the Grand Foyer with floors, paneling,chandeliers, gilding of sumptous décorations. Just awesome!! come to see it quick!!
And who want to walk the petite ceinture of Paris, the little beltway of Paris. It was an old railroad line built in 1852-1869, and closed down in 1993 (except the RER C segment) and long of 32 kms. You can walk on it by Balard 15é, and see the garden or jardin partagés du Ruisseau 18é and my favorite walk in the 16é between the porte d’Auteuil and the Porte de la Muette for 1,2 kms. over roads see the portion of avenue Jean jaurés to porte d’Aubervilliers 19é . The Charonne station on rue de Bagnolet 20é was turned into a discothéque La Fléche d’Or (the name of the train that did London to Paris between 1926 and 1972). The old Auteuil station is now the Thai restaurant Mary Goodnight, 76 rue d’Auteuil.
See the oldest market in Paris at le marché des enfants rouges: 39 rue de Bretagne 3é; open Tuesdays to Saturdays (8h to 20h) and Sundays some stands (8h30 to 17h)
Some news from France XCIIII November 5, 2014
KB Café Shop. This used to be the «Kooka Boora», just in the area of South Pigalle with a big terrace by the roads of Trudaine/Martyrs. The roasted coffee comes from the la Brûlerie de Belleville,but also from abroad such as Square Mile (England). Also, serving Scones, granola ,and fruit juice. 53, avenue Trudaine and 62, rue des Martyrs ( 9e) La Caféothéque, 52, rue de l’Hôtel de Ville, 4e). and Boot Café,19, rue du Pont-aux-Choux,3e). And of course,we ,also have the coffee roasting houses. Belleville Brûlerie, 10, rue Pradier, and one near Paris, but close to my Versailles is Pfaff & Cie. 40, avenue de Poissy, Triel-sur-Seine (78). A good ones near me are Brûlerie Alre, 8b, Rue Jean Marie Barré, 56400 Auray (for beans)
Some news from France, XCV December 9, 2014
As we are in the subject of Christmas : The Westin Paris, my sentimental favorite and chef Ken Thomas, created a graphic bûche with the flavors of exotic fruits such as ice fruit from passion fruit and orange enrolled in a milky chocolate. All put in black chocolate crumbled base with zests of orange and salt flower, covered with a golden leave. 6 -8 persons for 65 euros. Direct sale to take home by order until December 20. We did and here they deliver Trianon Palace, right up my old alley near the Château de Versailles,and the cake inspired on the gardens of the castle with a triangular pine and arabesques in black chocolate. On top some scoops of chocolat, covered with jams and a green camaïeu symbolising the wooded bird cage showing the elegance of a French garden. There is also the gourmande ball in candy attach to the pine tree to offer. Price bûche 70 euros for 8 persons. Available from December 15. The ball of Noël, price 12 euros.
Some news from France, XCVI December 18, 2014
The parties at year’s end Concorde boat party , at the boat or bateau Atlantique, 20h to 06h 59€ per person with 3-10 drinks included and Champagne. You reach it at facing 23 quai Anatole France Metro Assemblée Nationale (12) or Musée d’Orsay (RER C) Manoir de Bagatelle, 20h to 06h, 39€ , drinks ,buffet included, Le Manoir des Jardins de Bagatelle, 42, Route de Sèvres, Neuilly; Métro : Pont de neuilly or les sablons; Parking free along the Manoir, Bateau Maxim sur Seine at the foot of Eiffel tower, (our favorite boat) 20h to 06H, 55€ per person all included! Port de Suffren, down the river Seine, Métro : Bir Hakeim, line 6,and great 300 Places parking next to it, we do here for wine and produce tastings too!! The owner is Pierre Cardin
La vie est belle en France je dit ::) Cheers and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2015 !!!!!
There you go folks, a big task but a work of love to keep the best, me think of these wonderful older posts over the years, These are what I think worth keeping of my older Some news from France series, and I thank you, Again, hope you enjoy this post as I
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
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