Bonjour from the French capital: our Industry Insider provides a round-up of Parisian happenings, including wine celebrations, a new foodie tour and one of the world's largest photography exhibitions.
Succulent Paris The brainchild of two Parisian gourmands, this foodie-friendly tour focuses on markets, food fairs, and local dining experiences – anyone for dinner in a typical Parisian apartment with tables full of home-cooked traditional delicacies? The founders, Aurélie Mahoudeau and Marion Willard can also adapt their tours to suit your palate; catering to the pastry aficionados or to those who want to be in the kitchen themselves, cooking traditional French fare. Prices start from 80 Euros.
WebsiteBeaujolais NouveauNovember 17.At the strike of one-past-midnight, more than a million cases of the famous Beaujolais Nouveau wine make their way from the famed Beaujolais wine region to Paris, for shipment all over the world. While the greatest festivities may go off in Lyon and the Rhone region, parties throughout many French cities go well into the night.
WebsiteParis International Photo FairNovember 22-19.Held at the Carrousel du Louvre, the fair will feature 102 exhibitors including 89 galleries and 13 publishers, representing 19th century, modern and contemporary photography. This year’s exhibition coincides with several other major photographic events in the city, so be sure to check out individual galleries such as the Centre Pompidou, the Arab World Institute and Musée du Quai Branly.
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La BohemeOpera Salon de National.For a quintessential Parisian tale of love and heartbreak. Premiering October 29 and running throughout November.
WebsiteChamps-Elysees Christmas LightsNovember 23-December 31.Heralding the Christmas season, the Champs-Elysees will light up with a million fairy lights and festive decorations as the countdown to December 25 begins.
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