http://www.bonjourparis.com/Recent Items by Stories and Destinationsen-usSat, 26 May 2012 17:57:06 -0000This feed is of non-premium articles on bonjourParis.com.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/Ae6Ul3zjfxU/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/woodson/locks_thumb.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />Walking across the Pont de l'Archevêché (the Archbishop's Bridge), the narrowest road bridge in Paris, I was once again struck by the abundance of love locks covering the bridge's sides. I snapped several photos of the masses of padlocks, behind which one will find an east end view of Notre Dame de Paris.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/photo-week-may-25-2012/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/photo-week-may-25-2012/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/photo-week-may-25-2012/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/10eGlX_WUMw/<p>The<img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" title="Cannes Film Festival" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/heching/marilynmonroe_2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Cannes Film Festival" width="140" height="140" /> started with a bang and a scandal last week, when a syndicate of female filmmakers known as <em>La Barbe </em>(The Beard) released a searing open letter decrying the festival judges for not including even one film directed by a woman in the 22 entries for the fest's top prize, the Palme d'Or.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/where-are-women-cannes-race-palme-dor/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/where-are-women-cannes-race-palme-dor/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/where-are-women-cannes-race-palme-dor/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/gu3MRRkea2g/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/smith/intense_1a_thumbnail.jpeg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />After ten months of renovation, resulting in an expansion of three times it's former size, the <em>Palais de Tokyo</em> has established itself as THE place to view contemporary art in Paris. Previously empty on a regular weekday morning, the facility has reemerged with lines extending outside. And thanks to its immense exhibition, <strong>Intense Proximity</strong>, open until August 26, the visitor has no regrets about waiting.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/intense-proximity/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/intense-proximity/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/intense-proximity/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/TqRLVIT_e7Y/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" src="https://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/brodsky/barts4.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />If you have to explain to a US customs inspector what St. Bart’s is, you might cause some confusion. You see, St. Bart’s uses euros, calls are long-distance, the language spoken is French, the culture is decidedly French – and so is the food (which is mostly imported). It’s no surprise then that the small island is part of France. “So you’re going to Europe,” asks the intimidating inspector with a healthy hint of skepticism. “No, it’s in the Caribbean,” you start to explain nervously. It’s no use, by now the inspector is certain that you’ve invented the place. But, luckily, he lets you go anyways. After all, if you went through the effort of inventing a dream destination, the least you should be allowed is to go there.</p> <p> </p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/st-barthelemy/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/st-barthelemy/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/st-barthelemy/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/jFttyDdzXMY/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" title="Karen Fawcett" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/karen_portrait_jpg_versions/karen140.jpg" alt="Karen Fawcett" width="140" height="140" />Do you want to live in France and most especially Paris? It’s amazing how many people say yes when they have no compelling reason to relocate. If you decide to make the move, bring these three essentials with you: Don’t be rigid, have unrealistic expectations and probably the most important thing is to maintain a sense of humor. BonjourParis' <a href="http://bonjourparis.com/user/7317" target="_blank">Karen Fawcett</a> talks about moving to France, expat life and the necessity of being prepared to encounter cultural differences...</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/do-you-want-live-paris-if-so-learn-rules/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/do-you-want-live-paris-if-so-learn-rules/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/do-you-want-live-paris-if-so-learn-rules/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/TiNZT2VltpU/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/smith/cristobal_balenciaga_1a_thumbnail.jpeg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />With Paris' main fashion museum, Galliera, closed until the spring of 2013, the facility's organizers have found a small temporary exhibition space at <strong>Les Docks-Cite de la Mode et du Design </strong>along the Quai in the 13th arrondissement. Open since April 13 of this year, the space is currently home to two simultaneous, yet separate, exhibitions. The first, a retrospective and homage to the couture of <strong>Cristóbal Balenciaga</strong>, 40 years after his death, is next door to the second, the 2012 Spring/Summer White Drama collection from <strong>Comme des Garçons</strong>. Both exhibitions are on display until October 7.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/cristobal-balenciaga-and-comme-des-garcons-les-doc/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/cristobal-balenciaga-and-comme-des-garcons-les-doc/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/cristobal-balenciaga-and-comme-des-garcons-les-doc/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/xZ9wBe7bDEU/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/prescott/listen_up_06a_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" /><strong>Radio: Listen Up!</strong> is making a lot of noise in Paris. Held at the <strong>Musée des Arts et Metiérs</strong> through September 2012, the exposition presents a bird’s <em>ear </em>view of radio history in France, beginning at the 1920 end of your dial and spanning all the way up to the 2000s.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/radio-listen-up-exhibit/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/radio-listen-up-exhibit/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/radio-listen-up-exhibit/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/NB7YXmjMRZc/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/brodsky/sur_la_route_v2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" /><strong>SUR LA ROUTE ("On the Road")</strong>, adapted from <strong>Jack Kerouac's novel,</strong> will be hitting theaters in France on May 23th. The movie is in the <strong>Cannes official selection </strong>this year and stars Kristen Stewart, Kristen Dunst, Garret Hedlund, Sam Riley, Tom Sturridge, Amy Adams, and Viggo Mortensen. BonjourParis is excited to give away some amazing PRIZES to our readers...</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/sur-la-route-movie-contest/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/sur-la-route-movie-contest/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/sur-la-route-movie-contest/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/k_F7A-_FfJg/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/woodson/toureiffel_may1888_thumb.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />This photo, taken 124 years ago this week, shows the Eiffel Tower under construction in 1888. Nicknamed 'la dame de fer' or 'the iron lady', the tower was built as a centerpiece for the 1889 World's Fair.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/photo-week-may-18-2012/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/photo-week-may-18-2012/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/photo-week-may-18-2012/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/TCPr23C_iyY/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/odea/nightmuseum_2_thumbnail.png" alt="" width="140" height="140" />Paris may be known as the City of Light, but it’s also a City of Museums. With a gallery on every corner from the Louvre to the Museum of Romantic Life a visitor (and even a resident!) could spend months in Paris without ever running out of exhibits to visit. But what if you could see you favourite art works, the masterpieces and the museums in a whole new way? On 19 May an annual extravaganza will be taking place all over Europe that will allow you to do just that – The European Night of Museums.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/night-museum/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/night-museum/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/night-museum/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/fstxYlpVcBE/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/anna_meakin/ja1901picasso_2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />When considering the Moulin Rouge’s historical legacy, several names spring easily to mind. La Gouloue, or Louise Weber, is one, and Jane Avril is another – both captured in the posters Henri Toulouse-Lautrec produced for the cabaret. But who were these two very different women, and why have their names remained so firmly embedded in French cultural consciousness ever since they danced at the Moulin Rouge?</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/dancers-moulin-rouge/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/dancers-moulin-rouge/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/dancers-moulin-rouge/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/9WVSn9nz7tI/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/kemp/the_dome_du_marais_2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" /><strong>Le Dome du Marais </strong>is a beautiful woman, a handsome man. They walk past you in the metro, they're entering or exiting a hotel, bar or restaurant, wow! you gasp, why don't I look like that? French artist Édouard Manet showed “Bar at the Folies-Bergère” at the 1882 Paris Salon exhibition one year before his death. It's not included in the current auction, but there's much of interest. Although there's no boutique showcasing <strong>Benjamin Griffon's </strong>marvellous macarons, they're very easy to order.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/le-dome-du-marais-folies-bergere-auction-bns-kitch/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/le-dome-du-marais-folies-bergere-auction-bns-kitch/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/le-dome-du-marais-folies-bergere-auction-bns-kitch/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/tXtnbJjasdo/<p><img style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border-image: initial; float: left; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/dimitri_keramitas/mainsbrunes_thumb.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />In the 1990s, France was shocked when three cities in the south, Orange, Marignane, and Vitrolles fell to the extreme right. Jean-Marie Le Pen was in his prime, aided by his smooth-talking right hand, Bruno Megret... The activist directors Bernard Richard and Jean-Baptiste Malet seek to explore the reasons—and the consequences— and to spur some sort of reaction in the documentary, <strong>Mains Brunes Sur La Ville</strong>.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/mains-brunes-sur-la-ville-it-cant-happen-hereor-ca/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/mains-brunes-sur-la-ville-it-cant-happen-hereor-ca/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/mains-brunes-sur-la-ville-it-cant-happen-hereor-ca/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/os04JKMJzs4/<p><img style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black; float: left;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/hunt/robert_crumb_2_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />Cult cartoonist <strong>Robert Crumb</strong> is granted “fine art” status as the <em>Museum of Modern Art </em>in Paris hosts an in-depth retrospective of his work. Covering nearly fifty years of his life, every detail of the controversial artist's creative history is laid bare in all its agonisingly-obsessive glory.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/robert-crumb-exhibition-paris-review/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/robert-crumb-exhibition-paris-review/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/robert-crumb-exhibition-paris-review/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/73FdouPzonU/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/smith/image9a_thumbnail.jpeg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />Contrary to what one would think prior to entering the exhibition, the <strong>Masters of Disorder </strong>do not attempt to make chaos, but rather eliminate it, in order to return to an equilibrium state--by any means necessary. On display until July 29 at <em>Musée du quai Branly</em>, the exhibition displays numerous traditions practiced across the globe that depict the struggle between order and chaos. To protect against the misfortune and unhappiness that reveal the imperfections of the world, intercessors or shamans appear as negotiators who interact with ambivalent and dangerous forces. They are called the masters of chaos--and they certainly scared any bad "forces" (not to mention, appetite) out of this visitor!</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/masters-disorder/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/masters-disorder/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/masters-disorder/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/JFfY1_jnhKg/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border-image: initial; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/woodson/pw_thumb.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />The second round of the French Presidential Election took place last Sunday, May 6th. François Hollande, of the Socialist party, won the election with <span>51.63% of the vote to Sarkozy's 48.37%. </span>Posters of the two candidates covered the city in the weeks leading up to the runoff...</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/photo-week-may-11-2012/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/photo-week-may-11-2012/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/photo-week-may-11-2012/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/yUpnqPrGJ5I/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/peabody/p1130261a_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />Paris is a feast from many perspectives. Visitors with ‘Eyes of Faith’ will find a feast of architectural, stained glass, and sculptural treasures for an inspired spirited exploration of this luminous city.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/paris-eyes-faith-en-spirited-exploration-great-par/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/paris-eyes-faith-en-spirited-exploration-great-par/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/paris-eyes-faith-en-spirited-exploration-great-par/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/qTTJB7qVOJo/<p><img style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black; float: left;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/aran-sue/a-1a_thumbnail.jpeg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />The Camargue region is one of the most unique areas in France, a vast salt delta and marshland nestled in between the two arms of the Rhone River. The Gypsy Festival and pilgrimage to Saintes Maries de la Mer, in the Camargue region of Provence, has been formally taking place since 1448, though the date varies according to one's historical point of view, with some accounts as early as the 6th century.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/camargue-saintes-maries-de-la-mer-gypsy-festival-m/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/camargue-saintes-maries-de-la-mer-gypsy-festival-m/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/camargue-saintes-maries-de-la-mer-gypsy-festival-m/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/m8ODA1Yb1R0/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" title="Reed" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/kemp/reed_003a_thumbnail.jpg" alt="Reed" width="140" height="140" />In a quiet side street off rue Saint Dominique <strong>Catherine Reed</strong> is cooking delicious dishes influenced by her time at The Ritz! At <strong>Hôtel Daniel </strong>there's brunch, well it's not really brunch, or lunch, but a delicious combination of light snacks and pastries to set you up for a successful afternoon of shopping on the Champs Elysées.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/reed-bistro-hotel-daniel-buzz/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/reed-bistro-hotel-daniel-buzz/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/reed-bistro-hotel-daniel-buzz/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/cVVWqWlV9MA/<p><img style="margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black; float: left;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/franke/cimg4961a_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />There is nothing quite like dining in cafés, bistros or brasseries in France. Arguably, the French have everyone else beat and every neighborhood in Paris has a plethora of choices. However, even with the many choices, locals tend to gravitate to the same restaurants. One in particular, <strong>Variations</strong>, is fondly referred to as “ma cantine”.  This term is used if one tends to go to a favorite spot so often that it feels like your own kitchen.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/dining-variations/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/dining-variations/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/dining-variations/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/zfJOe891UWw/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" title="Karen Fawcett" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/karen_portrait_jpg_versions/karen140.jpg" alt="Karen Fawcett" width="140" height="140" />If you live in France, you’re the first to admit the month of May is pretty much a non-month because of the four official holidays. Should that keep you from coming?  Absolutelly not. The weather is generally lovely and museums are open with the exception of May 1st. But, as is the case during August, there are so many other things to do and to see. And, let’s face it, you can only do so much in one day.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/may-paris/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/may-paris/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/may-paris/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/cTtrues6dLs/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border-image: initial; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/smith/babysitting_thumb.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />As all parents know, watching children is work, so as you begin planning your trip to Paris this season with the kids, chances are high that you will want some much-deserved "grown-up" time. Luckily, Paris is a city that is more-than-ready to accommodate your needs. There are several routes you can take to finding a great babysitter--either for just a night of dinner and drinks or someone to aid you during the entire trip.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/finding-babysitter-paris/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/finding-babysitter-paris/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/finding-babysitter-paris/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/k8PiW1DSj7g/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" title="Street Art" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/smith/image7a_thumbnail.jpeg" alt="Street Art" width="140" height="140" />I have to admit, when I heard of a walking tour featuring <strong>street art in Paris</strong>, I was a bit skeptical. This is a city where every building, whether residential or commercial, not only has a distinct charm, but history as well. The thought of seeing the defacing of that, combined with flashbacks of my former city of New York covered in graffiti during the 1980's, definitely left me feeling uneasy. Living a short distance from the tour and embodied with a curious, if not masochistic, temperament, however, I decided to join one of <strong>Street Art Paris' </strong>Saturday morning outings...</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/street-art-paris/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/street-art-paris/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/street-art-paris/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/KXHM1RAEBBE/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border: 1px solid black;" src="https://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/woodson/muguet_thumb.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />May Day in France (known as 'le premier mai') is the official spring holiday, as well as being ‪International Workers' Day‬. The tradition is to buy a small sprig of 'muguet' (lily of the valley) for your loved ones. On Tuesday, muguet venders were ready at every busy corner and Parisians on the go carried bunches of delicate white flowers on their way home.</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/photo-week-may-4-2012/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/photo-week-may-4-2012/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/photo-week-may-4-2012/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Bonjourparis/~3/7Y6Pu2_29YY/<p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 6px; margin-right: 6px; border-image: initial; border: 1px solid black;" src="http://www.bonjourparis.com/static/img/dimitri_keramitas/lpn_thumb.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="140" />Are silent black-and-white movies the new trend in cinema? After<em> The Artist </em>comes <strong>Le Petit Nuage (The Little Cloud)</strong>, a short film that is one of the episodes in <em>7 Short Films About Love</em>, an on-going omnibus film project collecting several stories about love, which are filmed in different countries (the next segment is set to be filmed in Italy).</p> <a href="http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/le-petit-nuage-love-cloud-nine/">Read More...</a> http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/le-petit-nuage-love-cloud-nine/http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/le-petit-nuage-love-cloud-nine/