November 1st is a financial institution vacation in France (Le Toussaint, aka All Saints Day aka Day of the Lifeless)
November 2 and 14
We will all use a very good snigger proper now. Laughing Issues in Paris presents British slapstick comedian Simon Evanson Nov 2nd from 8pm and US comic Wealthy Corridor on Nov 14th at 7:30pm and 9pm, at Chez Georges (11 rue des Cannettes, sixth), tickets €20/25. Ebook old style through e mail on http://anythingmatters.com, or name Karl Beer at 06 1213 0202. Get on their mailing checklist when you’re concerned with English comedy in Paris.
November 4-5
The charity store Emmaüs Options is having a “Grande Vente au Kilo” at Les Amarres (24 quai d’Austerlitz, thirteenth) on Friday evening from 8-11pm and Saturday 11am-8pm, €10 per kilo of clothes and niknaks. An incredible alternative to take a look at this distinctive house combining restaurant/bar/nightlife on the weekends with a refugee welcome heart through the week.
November 5-13
The forty sixth annual Salon Marjolaine, the largest natural honest in Paris, takes place this week on the Parc Floral (Bois de Vincennes) with 450 stands promoting every little thing natural you may think about: produce, meats, cheeses, artisan oils, wines, important oils, herbs, teas, cosmetics, magnificence merchandise, family cleansing merchandise, clothes, footwear, equipment, dwelling decor, books, gardening provides, in addition to stands for environmental tourism, totally different inexperienced activist teams reminiscent of Greenpeace, and so forth. There are additionally loads of meals stands for lunch onsite, a coat examine, and a bit shuttle from the metro Château de Vincennes to the doorway of the Parc Floral. Open 10:30am-7pm (Friday till 9:30pm). Entry €10, however you may get a €3 low cost voucher on the web site to print out prematurely (or pay the ticket on-line prematurely and skip ready in line). You may see my article and video from my go to in 2010.
November 10-13
Time to fill up on authentic Christmas presents “Made in France” on the eighth annual MIF Expo on the Porte de Versailles (expo corridor 3): “MIF Expo gives a showcase that enables French business, innovation and creativity to satisfy customers.” There will probably be connoisseur goodies, toys, dwelling & decor, clothes, magnificence & hygiene merchandise, and technological improvements. Get a preview of the present on this video. Open 10am-7pm, get a free invitation on the web site or pay €10 on the door (reimbursed along with your first buy). Observe that coat examine is €2/merchandise.
November 11 is a financial institution vacation in France (1918 Armistice Day)
November 11-20
Rejoice Le Jour des Morts (aka Dia de los Muertos, aka Day of the Lifeless) in Paris on the annual artwork exposition and providing on the print-making gallery and artist atelier, the Affiliation pour l’Estampe et l’Artwork Populaire (49bis, rue des Cascades, twentieth) Come see the normal altar, and artworks celebrating the lifeless from 22 totally different artists within the coronary heart of Belleville. The exposition is open each day 3-8pm. Free entry.
November 14-January 15
The Jardin des Plantes (fifth) is internet hosting one other night illuminations pageant of their gardens over the vacations. This 12 months’s theme is “Mini-Mondes: The Enlightening Evolution” that includes greater than 100 gentle buildings representing the fabulous world of bugs. “Meet the little beasts that inhabit the meadows, ponds and forests of France, and even inhabit our our bodies. Uncover species which are generally acquainted – centipedes, woodlice or glowworms -, generally extra mysterious , reminiscent of springtails, diplouras, or the astonishing tardigrade.” You may see them free of charge within the daytime throughout common backyard opening hours, however will want tickets to see them lit up at evening, from 6-11pm. Tickets €12-€15, AVAILABLE ONLY ONLINE right here.
November 17
Though it’s reasonably low-key in France in comparison with the hype it will get in America, the annual Beaujolais Nouveau pageant takes place in wine bars all through Paris right this moment. You could find occasions at nearly any wine bar in Paris, however when you’re hurting for concepts this text has a map of listings all through France (and the world) that will probably be doing one thing particular to rejoice.
November 18-20
Uncover the native artisans of Paris this weekend by way of “Paris Native”, a Tourism Workplace initiative to advertise the eating places, artisans, and artists of Paris by way of visits and actions. It’s additionally a good way to seek out the addresses of all of the native artisans and eating places specializing in locavore delicacies. The location is barely in French however with a bit Google translating you shouldn’t have any issues discovering occasions that can curiosity you.
November 18 – January 8
Don’t miss the 2nd annual Lumières en Seine, a blinding gentle present within the gardens of the Domaine de Saint Cloud (west aspect of Paris accessible through metro). “From the very entrance on the Clémenceau gates, this particular gentle path will take you on a magical journey by way of hearth gardens and frosted forests, over fields of fairies and illuminated waterfalls. Alongside the best way you’ll go by an enthralling merry-go-round and Santa’s sleigh in addition to a comfortable relaxation spot, the place you’ll be able to take pleasure in mouth-wateringly good meals, mulled wine and scorching chocolate.” It was so well-liked final 12 months that costs have gone up, and the age free of charge youngsters is below 3 years outdated. Open tickets (undated) are €26 for adults (€22 Fri-Solar ), €20 for teenagers 3-11 (€20 Fri-Solar) and Household Tickets for 2 adults and two youngsters for €65 on Wed-Thurs (€72 Fri-Sat and college holidays). Dated tickets for a particular day are €20 (€16 youngsters) Mon-Thurs, €22 (€18 youngsters) for Fri-Sat and college holidays. Buy on-line prematurely and gown heat!
November 19
Eclair Day! For every éclair bought on Saturday in taking part pastry outlets (there are a dozen in Paris), 100% of the proceeds will go to “Think about for Margo”, the charity that helps fund analysis to struggle childhood most cancers. Right here’s the map of the outlets.
November 20
The vacation illuminations on the Avenue des Champs-Elysées will probably be inaugurated tonight at 7:15pm by the Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, and stay up by way of January 2nd.
By way of February 12
CAPITALE(S) is a free exposition on the Hôtel de Ville (4th) celebrating 60 years of Paris road artwork, that includes probably the most influential artists, together with Invader, Miss Tic, André, Swoon and Banksy. Within the Salle Saint-Jean at 5 rue de Lobau, free entry with reservations on-line, Mon-Sat 10am-6:30pm (Thursdays till 9pm).
Daytrips from Paris
November 19 – December 31
The family-owned Château Vaux-le-Vicomte (the Seventeenth-century palace that impressed Versailles) turns into a Christmas wonderland in December. For the Seventeenth 12 months of “Vaux-le-Vicomte en Lumières”, the château pays homage to Molière for his four-hundredth birthday, the place the château is reworked right into a Palais d’Artwork with hundreds of lights and vacation decorations. This 12 months may even have a 360° projection recounting the Ceremony of the Turks from the “Bourgeois Gentilhomme”, to the music of Lully. Each evening ends in a sound and lightweight spectacle projected on the façade of the château. Gown heat, and don’t miss the roasted marshmallows! Open Wed-Solar 10am-6pm from November nineteenth to December Seventeenth, and day-after-day from December 18th-Thirty first (closes at 4:30pm Christmas Eve and New Yr’s Eve). Entry €22 for adults, reserve prematurely on-line, €17.50 only for the gardens alone, €16 for teenagers 6-17 years outdated. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE IN ADVANCE, NO ON-SITE PURCHASE IS ALLOWED. Extra information right here.
