Category: France

March 16, 2010

Yves Saint Laurent Retrospective – 40 years of Creation – Paris

Filed under: Paris - 16 Mar 2010

A first retrospective on the works of Yves Saint Laurent – This exhibition covers 40 Years of Creation (1962 to 2002) by Yves Saint Laurent – since the beginning of the couturier at the House of Dior …

January 3, 2010

Disneyland Paris – New Year Offer

Filed under: Paris - 03 Jan 2010

Here’s the latest Disneyland Paris Offer for the New Year:

2 nights and 3 days packages are now available for prices starting from £150 per Adult and children under 12 go Free.

This cheap Disneyland Paris holiday offer must be …

December 9, 2009

Paris Shopping – 2010 Winter Sales

Filed under: Paris Shopping - 09 Dec 2009

The date that dedicated Paris fashion shoppers have been holding their breath for – January 6, 2010 is the start of Paris’ famous winter sales.

Starting from January 6th, and for five whole weeks,  it’s Paris sale time and …

October 27, 2009

Dijon 2009 International Gastronomy Fair | Dijon – France

Filed under: Dijon France - 27 Oct 2009

Famous for its good food and wine, the town of Dijon will host its 79th International Gastronomy Fair from Oct 30 – Nov 11.

There will be 500 exhibitors and over 200,000 visitors are expected to attend this 2-week …

October 25, 2009

Paris Shopping – Paris Vintage Shopping

Filed under: Paris Shopping - 25 Oct 2009

Informed collectors and amateur lovers of things vintage and beautiful will be heading for the Salon du Vintage’s fourth event in Paris this November. Those who love vintage clothing and accessories will enjoy this fair and from …

October 14, 2009

A 34,500 Square-Feet Reason to visit Paris

Filed under: Paris Shopping - 14 Oct 2009

Galeries Lafayette, the famous domed grand magasin on Boulevard Haussman, has just inaugurated its new 34,500 square feet women’s shoes department, giving shoe addicts yet another reason to come to Paris.

The new footwear department “the world’s largest, according …

September 3, 2009

Angelina has the best hot chocolate in Paris

Filed under: France - 03 Sep 2009

We went to Angelina which lives up to its reputation for the best hot chocolate in Paris. The cakes are spectacular and delicious – definitely one for the sweet tooth!

Angelina is an elegant eatery, a little pricey, but well …

August 20, 2009

Paris is hot, hot, hot ….

Filed under: Paris - 20 Aug 2009

Paris is very hot, muggy and extremely busy.  It’s been a long, long while since I was last on holiday in Paris and I’m quickly reminded that:

Parisiennes go on holiday in August, much like our Christmas break, so …

July 23, 2009

Tour de France | Sleepless Down Under!

Filed under: Tour de France - 23 Jul 2009

What with Formula 1, Wimbledon, the Ashes and Tour de France, sports-crazy people in the southern hemisphere are currently suffering badly from sleep deprivation.

Being a follower of the TDF, I’m one of the zombies. But, it’s totally …

July 14, 2009

Bonjour to all on this Bastille Day!

Filed under: Paris - 14 Jul 2009

Well, Tony and I got into the spirit of Bastille Day and started the day by singing The Marseillaise, one of my favourite national anthems.

The only thing we managed to storm today is our favourite French cheese shop …