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Even the pigeons are romantic in Paris.
There is a harmony in autumn,
and a lustre in its sky,
Which through the summer is not heard or seen,
As if it could not be, as if it had not been!
– Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822)
Photo of Luxembourg Gardens by Jane Grey
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Around Paris
FREE every day:
Paris City Museums
In English: http://www.paris.fr/portail/english/Portal.lut?page_id=8229
The impressive and excellent permanent collections of the museums owned by the city of Paris can be seen for FREE on ANY DAY the museum is open (most are usually closed on Mondays and national holidays.) Note: special and temporary exhibits are NOT included in the free entry. Municipal museums in Paris also endeavor to make collections accessible by the handicapped.
The participating Paris City Museums with daily free entry to permanent collections are:
Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris is the citys museum of modern art, and not to be missed. Its collection rivals that of the Pompidou Center. Here you will see Raoul Dufys gigantic La Fe Electricité, one of the biggest paintings in the world at 10 m x 60 m (about 33 ft. x 197 ft.) The museum also has an inexpensive coffee shop with a wonderful, large terrace off the street which anyone can visit without paying entry to the museum. www.mam.paris.fr
Musée Carnavalet has over 100 rooms devoted to the rich and varied history of Paris. www.carnavalet.paris.fr
Musée Cognacq-Jay - This collection of 18th century French art and objects was amassed in the early 1900s by the founder of the Samaritaine department stores. The top floor's exposed, original wood rafters are impressive and worth the climb. www.cognacq-jay.paris.fr
Musée de la Vie Romantique - artifacts from the era of the Romantics of the 19th century are shown in the quaint house of painter Ary Sheffer, whose frequent visitors included Chopin and novelist George Sand. Sheffer's ateliers house the temporary art exhibits. There is a tiny tea shop with tables in a lovely little garden off the street. www.vie-romantique.paris.fr
Musée Bourdelle - Sculptor Antoine Bourdelle was a student of Rodin. The permanent collection is huge, and the atelier and gardens are fascinating and charming. www.bourdelle.paris.fr
Musée Zadkine - This is the atelier and garden in Montparnasse where Russian sculptor Ossip Zadkine worked and lived for nearly 40 years. www.zadkine.paris.fr
La Maison de Balzac was the house of Honore Balzac and contains his personal momentos and literary artifacts. www.balzac.paris.fr
Memorial du Marchal Leclerc de Hauteclocque et de la librationde Paris/ Muse Jean Moulin is the museum of the WW2 French resistance and a memorial to its leaders. The building is located in the park constructed on top of the Montparnasse train station. Avoid visiting after dark, when the park is difficult to navigate; exits are poorly marked and there are several floor levels which are hard to see. www.ml-leclerc-moulin.paris.fr
La maison de Victor Hugo is on the famous place des Vosges.
www.musee-hugo.paris.fr
Le Petit Palais - The citys fine art collection is in a gorgeous building which hides an excllent café on an inner courtyard. www.petitpalais.paris.fr
Musée Cernuschi - This collection of asian arts is located adjacent to the lovely Monceau Park. www.cernuschi.paris.fr
EXCEPTIONS: The following Paris Municipal Museums and heritage sites do NOT have free entry:
Locations such as the Catacombes, and the Crypte of Notre-Dame
Museums and locations which are used only for temporary exhibits, such as the Pavillon des Arts and the fashion museum Galliera.
http://www.paris.fr/portail/Culture/Portal.lut?page_id=4693
In English: http://www.paris.fr/portail/english/Portal.lut?page_id=8229
Films
Jane's Speedy Guide to the Movies
My latest film reviews are now found on my Pinterest page.
Film reviews from 2011 and earlier are found here.
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Paris Resources
Health and Well-Being
Alison Benney generously gives tons of information about keeping fit in Paris on her comprehensive website in English, Paris Fitness. Read Alison's blog on Paris culture.
Paris Therapy Services website lists 30+ English-speaking psychotherapists and counselors by arrondissement and speciality.
SOS Help is the telephone listening hotline in English in Paris. Anonymous, confidential and FREE. There's a trained listener available between 3pm and 11pm every day. Telephone 01 46 21 46 46
Recommended Resources in FRENCH
The world-famous Silva Method (also known as Silva Mind Control) is presented regularly in Paris (in French) and elsewhere by Lee Pascoe and her associates. I am a graduate of, and recommend, their basic and advanced courses. I am not an affiliate, just a fan.
Full information on the website: www.lamethodesilva.com
You can also read about Lee's classes on her website and blog:
www.leepascoe.com
Children and Parenting
MESSAGE is an English-language non-profit organization in Paris for parents of all nationalities. It is full of support, resources and connections for parents, particularly young mothers. I recommend MESSAGE frequently to my clients and they have found all kinds of benefits, including finding friends for themselves and their children.
http://www.messageparis.org/
British boarding school and summer camps:
Choose the best one with the help of an expert in Paris
Olivia Bédier is English, married to a Frenchman and a long-time resident of Paris, is an expert in British boarding schools and summer camps, having guided her four teenage children through the English system after they attended French grade schools. Now Olivia helps you find the right school or camp in the UK for your child.
School Britannia:
http://schoolbritannia.fr/?lang=en
College in the US and UK: How to get into the best school
Caroline Bouffard is the founder of A+ College Coaching, and is an expert and coach to families in France on how to apply to and get accepted by colleges and universities in the United States and United Kingdom. Save yourself time and tears by letting Caroline guide you every step of the way to finding the best schools and submitting a successful application. Visit: www.college-coaching.com
Creativity and Culture
Words Alive O holds theatre classes and workshops in English, shares information about anglophone cultural events in Paris and beyond, and organizes evenings to see performances in English. Visit the website to discover the many latest offerings: www.wordsaliveo.com
Recommended workshops held en français:
Stage Photo pour maîtriser les réglages des appareils Photos Numériques. Stages individuels ou en petits groups comprennent en alternance des "cours théoriques en studio" et des "cours pratiques sur des sites" dans les Landes, les Pyrénées Atlantiques, ou bien à Oloron Sainte Marie. Formateur: Alain Nunez passionné et diplomé Cinéma et Photo.
Les stages photo d'Alain Nunez : http://www.stage-photo-piemont-pyreneen.com/
Le sumi-é ou aquarelle japonaise, est un art pictural d'origine chinoise et introduit au Japon au XVIème siècle. Le sumi-e est pratiqué avec un seul pinceau et une seule couleur sur du papier du riz. Myriam Jeanne, diplomée en arts graphiques, étude du sumi-é en Corée du Sud et au Japon, donne des stages d'initiation à sumi-é dans son atelier dans les Pyrénées Atlantiques.
L'atelier de Myriam Jeanne : www.stage-sumi-e-pyrenees.com/
Paris Insiders
French Property Consultation – Find your dream home in Paris or in the French countryside with the help of The Adrian Leeds Group who will save you a ton of time and hassle. Adrian and her team of property professionals will guide you through the entire process with ease and peace of mind. http://www.frenchpropertyconsultation.com/
Full disclosure: Although I receive a commission on referrals to Adrian’s property consultation services, I only affiliate myself with people and products I know and believe in. I’ve known Adrian for years and she is very savvy, a true professional and sharp as a tack. Highly recommended!
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52 Martinis
Forest Collins blogs 52 Martinis, all about the best cocktails in Paris. She is by far the leading English-speaking cocktail authority in town.
52 Martinis
http://www.52martinis.com/
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Literary Paris
Author and doctoral candidate Jennifer K. Dick publishes monthly literary and cultural listings at http://parisreadingsmonthlylisting.blogspot.com/
Read Jen's blog at http://jenniferkdick.blogspot.com/
Paris for Seniors
A guide to getting around Paris
for English-speaking senior citizen
residents and visitors can be found on
the great new website "Paris for Seniors"
created by Genevieve Spicer.
www.parisforseniors.com
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The Parler Paris website’s calendar lists lots of up-to-date English-speaking events.
http://www.parlerparis.com/calendar.html
Classified Ads in English
FUSAC — English-speaking resources and classified ads www.fusac.fr
PARIS VOICE — the webzine for English-speaking Parisians www.parisvoice.com
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The seasons in Paris
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Rosariums in Paris
Parc de Bagatelle
The rosarium is pictured at left and below.
Bois de Boulogne,
Sèvres-to-Neuilly roadParis 16e4 euros entry
Metro/Bus: Porte Maillot + Bus 244
or Pont de Neuilly + Bus 43
Lovely rosariums can also be found in the followinggardens:
The Plums of France
which makes delicious jam and is also wonderful and pretty in fruit salads.
The small, round sweet Prune Rouge, right,
is what the English would call a Sugar Plum.
It is divine in fruit salad, and makes beautiful jam.
There is a harmony in autumn, and a lustre in its sky,
Which through the summer is not heard or seen,
As if it could not be, as if it had not been!
– Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822)
Photo of Luxembourg Gardens by Jane Grey
Pizza Pino
33 avenue des Champs-Elyses
Tel. 01 40 74 01 12
Metro FDR
Pizza Vesuvio
144 avenue des Champs-Elyses
Tel. 01 43 59 68 69
Metro Etoile or Georges V
Bistro Romain
122 avenue des Champs-Elysées
Metro Georges V
Winter in Paris
Tuileries Garden in Winter
photo by Jane Grey
Winter in Paris
2021
Tuileries Garden in Winter
photo by Jane Grey
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