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The Nouveau Casino

Posted on October 22, 2007 by VINGT Editorial

Text: Jayson Harsin Nestled in the briar patch of branchitude at 114 rue Oberkampf is a former 1930s cabaret. The building later became an artist atelier. Then in 2001 it opened as home to what is now one of the premier mid-size live music and clubbing venues in Paris – The Nouveau Casino. The admirable… Read more

Ecole National Supérieure des Beaux-Arts

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Susie Hollands

The Ecole des beaux-arts is Paris’ prestigious Fine Arts academy. At the end of their period of study, students receive a diploma (diplôme national supérieur d’arts plastiques), after presenting their work to a jury largely made up of specialists from outside the School. Read more

La Perle

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Image: Aisling Chin-Yee Celebrate your Marais purchases with a stiff drink at La Perle. A Parisian classic, the bar spills out onto the street on balmy summer evenings – after all these years it’s still a place to see and be seen, and one of the beating hearts of the Marais. La Perle Cnr rue de la… Read more

Cinéma au Clair de Lune

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Image: Guillaume Mangeret So it seems that the streets have emptied out during the month of August and you can’t find anything to do? Everyone knows Parisians love their films en plein air and so why not see a film on an inflatable movie screen under the moon? For the month of August the Forum… Read more

Fauchon

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Fauchon is one of the best shops to browse for jams, mustards, fine teas and other gourmet treats. They also have a great cave à vins with helpful staff, a bakery, and a salon de the/restaurant. They can make up what are probably the best hampers in the world and have great fancy packaging if you’d… Read more