One of the most fun things to do during the holidays in Paris is to go to the Jours de Fetes, the indoor carnival and amusement park inside the Grand Palais. I was there early last evening taking photos and I loved the riot of colors of the neon and lights against the muted green iron and the panes of glass with night filtering through them of the Grand Palais. The sounds of the bells and whistles of the games of chance, kids and adults screaming with laughter or fear from the churning rides, and the crying of overtired babies echoed off the massive glass walls and cement floors.
The festivities last till January 2, so don't miss it!
Jours de Fetes
Grand Palais
Metro: Champs Elysees- Clemenceau
11AM to 11:30PM daily, Dec. 24 & 31 till 8PM
Admission 15 euros for adults/10 euros for children
http://www.grandpalais.fr/en/Homepage/p-617-lg1-Homepage.htm
Only in Paris would they have a Champagne bar at a carnival
New Eye Prefer Paris Photos for Sale
I am happy to announce the sale of a new set of prints of my Eye Prefer Paris Photos. I am offering 20 of my most popular and iconic images for sale including my doors, architectural details, statues, and monuments. They will make great gifts for all your Francophile friends, relatives, and colleagues but don't forget to buy some for yourself.
Click here to see photos and for full details including sizes, prices, and shipping. Here is a sample of some of the photos.
New! Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes
I am happy to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes. Come take an ethnic culinary journey with me and chef and caterer Charlotte Puckette, co-author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook (with Olivia Kiang-Snaije). First we will shop at a Paris green-market for the freshest ingredients and then return to Charlotte's professional kitchen near the Eiffel Tower to cook a three-course lunch. After, we will indulge in the delicious feast we prepared along with hand-selected wines.
Cost: 185 euros per person (about $240)
Time: 9:30AM- 2PM (approximately 4 1/2 hours)
Location: We will meet by a metro station close to the market
Class days: Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday,Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Minimum of 2 students, maximum 6 students.
Click here to sign up for the next class or for more info.
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
Tours cost 195 euros for up to 3 people, and 65 euros for each additional person. I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
thank you for these wonderful pictures. The glimpses into your friend's home are giving me a mini holiday near the end of a long day. Much appreciated and needed!
Wishing you and your family the very best holiday and New Year ! May u get to celebrate, enjoy and get some rest and relaxation, too.
BTW, liked your holiday pics of the store windows and plaza in front of the Notre Dame, too. Heck, like all your pics! But have to say those in particular made me want to jump on over for a long weekend. If only had the time, I would be there.
Posted by: Barbara | December 23, 2011 at 07:32 PM