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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Posted By:
Garland Walton
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Garland Walton
Au Doux Raisin
You seek a relaxed, auberge-like vibe with charming locals singing along to the French chansons the young proprietor's sound system is playing? You got it, along with seven house gratins (the auvergnat, with potatoes, onions, artisinal ham, and blue and comté cheeses, is swoon-worthy), a 16-euro dinner menu, and cheap pitchers of heavenly house wine (of course -- you're in France, where cheap doesn't = gag reflex). The generous serving of duck will be cooked perfectly, the saucisson will be buttery (how's that possible?) and rich, and you'll lick the crème brûlée dish. All this while you take in a wildly decorated bar (like The Smiths collaborated with Tim Gunn in a mood) and random artwork throughout -- but never fear, the ambience is 100% authentic. The friendly locals having a pint or glass at the barrels outside will smile as you enter -- one of them's probably the chef, and another the young owner. Great neighborhood with a don't-you-dare-miss joint, where every dish's a winner.
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Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Posted By:
Alex G
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Alex G
Pantheon
250 years on, the rumor simply won't go away--the dome of the Pantheon is about to collapse. This story has been lingering ever since construction in the 1650's, under king Louis XV.
Thing is, the dome actually includes no less than 3 domes--after its model, the pantheon of Rome. And because of lack of funding, the project took 30 years to complete. These two factors combined are enough to feed the urban legend. And to add to the story, the French government is now looking for €100m to conduct a thorough restoration of the landmark. If you haven't picked your ideal burial ground yet and you have 100 million to spare, this could be your lucky break.
The Pantheon is indeed the burial ground of French heroes--writers like Victor Hugo, Zola, or Alexandre Dumas of 3 Musketeers fame; philosophers like Rousseau and Voltaire; and scientists, e.g. Marie Curie. Incidentally, Marie is the only woman buried there--history is best left to men, apparently.
If you visit, keep in mind Foucault conducted his pendulum experiment there. And make sure you go up the cupola--not just for the cracks, the vista on to Paris is breath-taking.
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Posted By:
Anne Patault
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Anne Patault
Shakespeare Company
C’est
la plus atypique et chaleureuse des librairies anglophones que je
connaisse. Une perle au milieu d’un océan d’enseignes. Un petit
sanctuaire de la littérature anglaise et américaine, installée à
l’ombre des tours de Notre-Dame.
Ouvrez grand les yeux ! Quel que soit le livre que vous cherchez, il
est ici, au milieu des centaines d’autres qui emplissent ce petit
espace du sol au plafond. Magazines, livres neufs, d’occasion, éditions
originales (parfois signées!), de Miller, Hemingway, Burroughs ou
Auster.
Vous pouvez y passer des heures à jouer du piano ou confortablement
assis pour lire au milieu de vieilles affiches et autres graffitis tel
que « Be not inhospitable with strangers, lest they be angels in
disguise” ou “Live for humanity”. N’oubliez pas de monter (attention
dans l’escalier, la lumière est parfois capricieuse) où vous trouverez
les messages laissés par les visiteurs et une chambre où vous pouvez
dormir en échange de services au magasin.
Cet endroit incroyable fut fondé par Georges Whitman en 1951, qui
raconte son histoire sur les quatre grandes ardoises à l’extérieur.
Maintenant à la retraite, la magie opère toujours grâce à sa fille,
merci à elle qui a su laisser cet endroit « dans son jus ». «
Wonderland of books »…disait Henry Miller, et il avait raison !
Et il en existe un ersatz sur « Second life » parait-il…quand je disais
culte…
Quelle chance vous avez, amis anglophones ! A quand une librairie
française comme celle-ci?
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Other 05e-Sorbonne / Pantheon Restaurants |
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El Palenque
Warning to famished gauchos ?
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Inagiku
Look at the Japanese chef cooking in front of your eyes!
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La Bûcherie
You can eat tapas, French traditional cuisine, salads, pizzas...
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Le Pré Verre
Jazz vinyl on the wall, Prévert poet atmosphere and spice gastronomy.
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Livingstone
Fresh and immaculate thaï
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Mirama
A reference chinese spot.
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Other 05e-Sorbonne / Pantheon Nightlife |
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Aux Trois Mailletz
Since 1948, a famous jazz club.
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Bateau le Six-Huit
Concerts and good diners on a barge just in front of Notre Dame de Paris.
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Bollywood Lounge
Spicy cocktails and Bollywood music.
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Curio Parlor
Intriguing, hype. Perfect cocktails.
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Latin Corner Café
Just for you girls! Waiters wear thongs! Sexy and funny!
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Le caveau de la Huchette
On of the jazz sanctuary of the city.
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Le Caveau des Oubliettes
Original jazz club in a Middle Ages setting
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Le Who's Bar
Live pop/rock music every night from 11pm
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Au Nom de la Rose
It's all about roses: flowers, perfume, cosmetics...
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Café el Sur
Any food product made in South America.
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Chat Bada
Cat Cups, cat hearings... everything has a cat design
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Diptyque
Delicious sents and rare perfumes since 1961
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Finnova
Refreshing Northern European style
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Harajuku
The temple of Japanese manga fashion
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Magie Mayette
Welcome to the oldest magic store in the world
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Other 05e-Sorbonne / Pantheon Landmarks |
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Le Charnier de Saint-Séverin
Despite its name (Saint-Séverin's mass grave), one of the most charming places in Paris
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Les Arènes de Lutèce
Relics of a Roman amphitheater.
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Rue du Chat qui Pêche
The most narrow street in Paris.
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Viviani's well
A mysterious well is hidden DO NOT fall.
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