Where else would you find a plane from the year 1900 in a 14th century church if not in Le Marais ? Parismarais
Newsletter The ever-surprising Marais. Bonjour Parismarais Readers, After the heatwave of July and the rain of August, Paris is ready for Indian Summer and more comfortable temperatures. It’s no wonder that September and October are two of the most popular months in the French capital. At Parismarais, we have been receiving many requests from visitors wondering if the hotels in Le Marais are offering discounts in September. Actually, August was the time to find great deals on accommodations in Paris. September is « La Rentrée », the time of year when vacationers flood back into the city after their August holidays, and Paris is once again pulsing with life! It is also a popular time for trade shows and business meetings so most hotels are filled to capacity.
Many of the Marais boutiques are participating in this great series of events and organizing special exhibitions throughout September, to show visitors from around the globe that Paris is truly the capital of design and creativity. Even if we have serious competition from the likes of Milan, London, Berlin and Barcelona.
Most apartments we recommend offer a real advantage over hotel rooms if you plan to stay longer than 4 or 5 days: the daily rate is often cheaper, you can benefit from real privacy, enjoy more space, and you’ll often find a free unlimited ADSL connection, 200 cable channels and most unbelievable -- free unlimited telephone calls to the USA and other EEC countries. The Florentin has it all and is still available to rent during parts of October and November. As September is THE month to celebrate design and creativity in Paris, let’s look for the new and novel, an enjoyable task in Le Marais where new boutiques are opening every day. Attica du Haut Marais is a dynamic associative project that is organzing an Indian Summer venue in Le Marais from September 21 to 24. Stroll down rue Charlot to discover Ander’s Hus Scandinavian selections, or check out rue de Poitou in the stylish north Marais where Hotel du Petit Moulin designed by Christian Lacroix opened a year ago. ( visit : http://www.parismarais.com/4-star-hotels-in-le-marais-paris.htm ) Still in the north Marais, many of the most famous art galleries like Tadeus Ropac on rue Debellyme and Gallerie Emmanuel Perotin at 76 rue de Turenne offer a wide selection of the future masters of the world of modern art. These galleries could be competition for the museums as they are free to visit and show the latest avant garde creativity before the museums even offer to host these new geniuses. Speaking of museums … our favorite and one of the most impressive in Paris is le Musée des Arts et Métiers. This treasure was revamped in 2000 by a famous member of my family, Bernard Fonquernie, chief architect of the city of Paris. According to Claire Davot, Head of Communication for the museum, «It’s the museum of ‘firsts’ – the first train, first machine on the moon, first telephone, first car. It is dedicated to human genius and creativity. » Part of the museum is the old church Saint-Martin-des-Champs, transformed into a great exhibition hall where you can see all this history in one place. It’s definitely a Marais museum not to be missed.
September is full of events, and for anyone who missed the spectacular Gay Pride Parade in June you’re in luck! On September 16 the Techno Parade rolls through the streets of Paris – see www.technopol.net. This event was inspired by the Berlin Love Parade, and features great musical events for those who love dancing in the streets to the beat of electronic music. There’s a history celebration on September 23 and 24 – the Garde Républicaine, created after the French Revolution, opens its doors for a wonderful horse and motorbike show in their Marais headquarters. This is a once a year opportunity you won’t want to miss if you like sexy menu in uniform. Read all about it in last year’s report at http://www.parismarais.com/garde-republicaine.htm
Also on September 23 and 24, Paris hosts the Fêtes des Jardins de Paris, a celebration of the many beautiful gardens throughout Paris that are normally closed to the public. For more information see www.paris.fr And if that’s not enough … outside of Le Marais at the Saint Denis Stade de France you’ll find a huge spectacle. The impressive show of Ben Hur, featuring over 100,000 spectators and hundreds of players and horses is on from September 22 to 30 … visit www.stadedefrance.com
A bientôt ! Pascal Fonquernie, Editor
MUSEUMS Arts et Metiers Museum
Archives Nationales History of France Cognacq-Jay Museum Picasso Museum Conciergerie CREATIVE SHOPS WORTH VISITING
27 rue de Picardie, 75003 Paris
8 rue du Trésor, 75004 Paris
117 rue Vieille du Temple, 75003 Paris See more great shops at http://www.parismarais.com/fashion-guide.htm
28 rue Charlot, 75003 Paris
13 rue des Blancs Manteaux, 75004 Paris
27 rue Charlot, 75003 Paris FETISH VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY at « Au Bonheur du Jour » The second room of Au Bonheur du Jour is a Baroque Boudoir, dedicated to painting, sculpture and personalities. In this warm decor you’ll find original photos by French stars from Studio Harcourt, as well as realistic paintings from the 1930’s representing sailors, military men athletes and exotic beauties. Many drawings of academic masculine nudes from the 19th century are also presented. For over 20 years, Nicole Canet has welcomed guests into her intimate world. You will soon realize that most of these vintage art works are now surprisingly contemporary in their extravagance and natural beauty. 11, rue Chabanais, 75002 Paris LOCAL EVENTS Indian Summer in the North Marais This month, several shops and restaurants in Le Marais are organizing a street party to welcome you to the district and invite you to discover their wonders and creativity… don’t miss it. Visit Jenny du Marais, Egoismes and Les Comptoirs de Carthage to fill your home with new decor at reasonable prices. For location details visit:http://www.parismarais.com/rue-charlot.htm LE MARAIS BEST RESTAURANTS: L'Ambassade d'Auvergne Great lunch menu: starter + main course + glass of French regional wine for 20€. 22 rue du Grenier, Saint-Lazare, 75003 Paris GREAT ESCAPES ON THE COTE D’AZUR
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There is so much to see and do in Paris in September – the traditional fashion collections for Winter 2007 storm the catwalks … the World Car Show zooms in at the end of the month … Maison et Objet, one of the world’s most impressive decoration and design shows for industry professionals is on display at the Parc des Expositions at Villepinte. This show is actually one of the many events taking place as part of « Paris Capitale de la Creation. »
If you are planning a last minute trip to Paris in September, you’ll want to book as soon as possible as hotels are filling up fast. Fortunately, some of the Parismarais recommended hotels still have some rooms available, so be sure to visit 
If you want to visit le Musée des Arts et Métiers for free, wait until September 16 and 17, the Journées Nationales du Patrimoine, when thousands of Paris monuments that are normally closed to the public will open their doors to you.
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A MIX OF EXOTIC DELIGHTS 
Curtains and lighting at BUZZ
DESIGNER BAGS at Sans-Arcidet
VINTAGE BAGS at 28 Charlot
TABLEWARE AT COSY COCOON
UNIQUE SCANDINAVIAN PAINTINGS AT ANDER’s HUS
Discover two great galleries in one. The first is dedicated to vintage photography and specializes in Oriental, erotic and gay pictures from the early 20th century. Baron Von Gloeden, Von Pluschow, Vincenzo Galdi, and Jean Boulet are some of the great photographers available for purchase. Some works are numbered editions, some unique, some are very affordable and magnificent starting at only 50 euros. 
Recently celebrating their 40th anniversary, the Ambassade d’Auvergne is one of Paris’ top gastronomic institutions. Francis and Françoise Petrucci welcome you like old friends and share their passion for their region of France, happily explaining the secrets of their wonderful cuisine. Among the many house specialties, we recommend the chilled lentil salad, cochonnailles de la Châtaignerie (assorted charcuterie), stewed pork with braised cabbage, Parlan sausages and aligot (mashed potatoes with garlic and Cantal cheese). For dessert, try their chocolate mousse, unlike any you’ve had before, the triple-flavored creme, or the cold rhubarb soup with fresh mint. A great selection of wines ranging from the affordable (16€ per bottle) regional wines like Saint-Pourçain or Madargues to the most prestigious Burgundy wines: Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos Vougeot, or Morey Saint-Denis. For weddings and other celebrations, you can even reserve a private room for up to 35 people. 
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