“Presentations for Paris Poets, Painters and Property Purchasers…”

Presentations for Paris Poets, Painters and Property Purchasers… Calendar #69 Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Paris, France ====================
Adrian Leeds knows good food…and she knows good value! Discover both in the Insider Paris Guide for Good Value Restaurants. Get the inside scoop on the best-kept restaurant secrets in Paris. These are the charming places where Parisians dine — you’ll eat like the locals do, away from the tourist spots. Yes, you can have a great three-course meal with wine and coffee in Paris for between $15 and $40 including tax and tip. Updated regularly, this guide contains over 200 of Adrian’s top restaurant picks. And you can download it now — no trip to the bookstore…no shipping costs…no waiting for delivery! ==================== Dear Parler Paris Reader, You didn’t hear from me yesterday because from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., I, along with all of our staff were participating in the Invest in France Seminar held at Chez Jenny near Place de la République. The intensive day of presentations followed by Q’s and A’s from a long list of professionals that came from Europe and the U.S. was punctuated by a sumptuous three course lunch with Kir, wine and coffee and a closing cocktail. The subjects dealt with were centered around the purchase of property in France as in investment and included all legal aspects of purchasing property in France, how to find your dream home, what you need to know about Paris apartments and renovating French property, how to get a mortgage, how to reduce your currency exchange risk, how to minimize your tax liability and even where the best off-shore banking can be done. Anyone thinking of purchasing property in France would benefit from the overview a seminar of this kind provides, to warn of the pitfalls and plan for a successful venture. One attendee wrote “This seminar was very well planned and executed. Even if the presentations run long, this indicates a high level of interest. I feel so much better informed. Thanks!”
And if you miss both of those, you can plan on attending the Invest in France Seminar here in Paris December 28th! For more information on any or all three of the events, until we have our Web site up with more complete information, contact Schuyler Hoffman, Conference Coordinator, at [email protected] to be put on a special mailing list to be notified when the details are in place (very, very soon!). A la prochaine… Adrian Leeds
==================== * A COUNTRY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL Don’t let a cane, walker, or wheelchair keep you from discovering France. The country has blossomed into a place where people with limited mobility can visit, explore, discover and dream! Take in Paris from high above, for example. Ride the funiculaire up to the Sacré-Coeur, or ascend the Eiffel Tower, or enjoy a meal as you survey the city from the 56th floor of the Tour Montparnasse….Read On… Learn how to buy property in France. French Property Insider is an e- mail newsletter from the editors of Parler Paris. If you’d like to learn about the insights, recommendations, and discoveries about buying and investing in real estate in Paris and France that French Property Insider readers get every week, now’s a special opportunity. ==================== * The team from French Property Insider and John Howell & Co. will be at booth #17 at the Expatica.com “Welcome to France Fair” October 16th at the Carrousel de Louvre — so be sure to stop in and say hello. TICKETS ARE FREE BEFORE SEPTEMBER 16 IF YOU SIGN-UP ONLINE. CLICK HERE: http://www.expatica.com/welcometofrance/vis.asp * Getting a mortgage in France is easier than you think…let us show you how. * Subscribe to the Parismarais monthly newsletter free…The Art of Living Guide to Le Marais: http://www.parismarais.com/parismarais-newsletter.htm ==================== We gladly run announcements for non-profit organizations. If you wish your community announcement to appear, please provide the text in ENGLISH just as you’d like it to appear and send it to Lynda Sydney: [email protected] We reserve the right to edit as necessary. Thank you, Adrian ==================== Cinema en Plein Air 2005 The 15th anniversary of this annual summer outdoor film festival includes films such as “Night of the Hunter,” “Pulp Fiction” and “Short Cuts.” Free admission! Parc de La Villette, 75019 For more information, call 01.40.03.75.75 or visit http://www.villette.com/ —————- Festival Cinéma au Clair de Lune Another chance to see cinema masterpieces past and present having Paris as subject or backdrop. Outdoors. Films are in French, but you can catch two in their original English version with French sub-titles (vofst): Gigi One Hour With You Tel: 01.44.76.62.00 —————- Dance with Mathilde Monnier As part of Paris Quartier d’Eté, French choreographer Mathilde Monnier presents an amazing show, expressing in movement her own personal feelings and experiences with those shared with the public, set to the music of PJ Harvey. Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris For more information visit http://en.parisinfo.com/ ==================== “Première a Paris” September 22, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. San Francisco photographer Jan Hanson invites those of you who will be in Paris this fall to visit her photo exhibit at ArtSpace at WICE. The exhibit features Jan’s display of stunning photos of Paris by night and mouthwatering close-ups of food by day, as well as a few surprise images added for good measure. The exhibit, “Première a Paris,” will run from September 19 through November 10, and the Vernissage will be Thursday, September 22, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. WICE For more information, contact Jan Hanson at [email protected] —————- Amazonia Brasil A major event in France’s Brazilian season, “Amazonia Brasil” plunges you into the heart of the largest forest in the world, on a voyage of discovery to see its lush vegetation, its wildlife and its inhabitants. Palais de la Decouverte Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. —————- Jules Verne, Stories of the Sea Exhibition focusing on the writer fascination with the sea. Musée de la Marine, 75016, Paris Tel: 01.53.65.69.69 —————- Charlie Chaplin et les images The exhibition “Chaplin in pictures” at the Jeu de Paume includes documents and home movies from Chaplin family archives. It reveals one of the 20th century’s best-loved characters and the outstanding achievement of his creator: producer, director and actor. Jeu de Paume ==================== ANN FAGAN’S BOOKS If you want to get hold of a copy of “Challenging US Human Rights Violations Since 9/11” for your summer reading, you don’t have to wait till September. Books are available from: Please note Democrats Abroad France’s new email address: [email protected] ==================== Chamber Music The music of Brahms, Ravel, Prokofiev, Françaix and the rarely-performed composers such as Thieriot and Blanc. This year, the Octuor de France presents an inaugural concert on the theme of classical Brazilian music within the framework of the Year of Brazil in France. Full price: 20 – 25 euros Orangerie de Bagatelle For more information visit http://en.parisinfo.com/ —————- Festival Musique en l’Ile Classical concerts with the Moscow Sirine Choir, the Vocal Group “Oxford Voices,” the Paris Gregorian Choir and more. Eglises Saint-Louis-en-Ile (4th Arrondissement), Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th Arrondissement) and others. For more information ==================== PARIS PLAGE Get outside this summer as the banks of the Seine ar e turned into an urban beach bash! Sand, deck chairs, palm trees, sports and lots of entertainment. This year the plage has a Brazilian theme, with concerts, samba lessons, beach soccer, children’s workshops and more. —————- PARLER PARIS APRES-MIDI Closed August Next Meeting: September 13th, 2005 and Every Second Tuesday of the Month 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is your opportunity to meet every month, often with local professionals who can answer your Working and Living in France questions. You are invited to come for drinks and share your questions and comments about what it takes to create a life here, own property and enjoy what France has to offer. It is also an opportunity to network with other Parler Paris readers. Upstairs at La Pierre du Marais 96, rue des Archives at the corner of rue de Bretagne 75003 Paris —————- PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL We’re open all summer! Wednesday, August 10 at 6:30 p.m. Convivialité. HOW TO USE THIS SUMMER TO ORGANIZE FOR SUCCESS: Organize To Build Your Business, To Find A Better Job, To Change Your Profession. Get Yourself In Gear. MAKE CONTACTS FOR BUSINESS, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, SELF-DEVELOPMENT. Bring lots of business cards to exchange with others. Unsurpassed networking opportunities. Interested in being a guest speaker? Contact Patricia PARTICIPATION: 15 Euros BUFFET. GOOD WINE. FUN CANAPES. AFTER THE TALK, PASTA OF THE DAY FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO STAY. For more information contact Patricia —————- PARIS SOIREES DINNER We’re open all summer! Every Sunday! NEW TIME! Happy Hour is at 6:30 p.m. HAPPY HOUR. DINNER. PRESENTATION. DISCUSSION. WE’VE GOT AIR-CONDITIONING! ADDRESS: PARTICIPATION: 20 Euros GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY. Tel: 01.43.26.12.88 PARIS SOIREES —————- 27 Years of Dinner Chez Jim Haynes Jim’s atelier becomes a salon every Sunday night where about 70 people from all over the world meet, dine, drink and enjoy themselves. Telephone on Saturday or Sunday for your invitation, directions and the door code. Jim Haynes Atelier —————- Dancing on Quai Saint-Bernard On Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays evenings, until August 31, 2005, weather permitting (or at least if it’s not raining) rendezvous on the quai Saint-Bernard. The Parisians bring along a stereo and their best CDs and let themselves go to the sounds of tango, salsa or rock’n’roll. Come and join in! Quai Saint-Bernard 75005 PARIS ==================== Volunteers Needed! The International Museum of Women is looking for French candidates to p articipate in the global advisory committee for the Imagining Ourselves projects. This is a one year commitment and candidates will hold 4-5 events related to women issues. The successful candidates must be bilingual in English and French. There will be monthly meetings via telephone or online chats with members of the committee. If you’re interested, please contact Sophie Luu at [email protected] ==================== FREE SPORTS! Get out your footballs, basketballs and handballs and hit the courts! Jardins Saint-Paul Neuve Saint-Pierre —————- Rollerblading in Paris! Every week, you can don your blades for two rolling tours through the City of Light! Friday evenings: Over 4,000 experienced skaters take a different 25 km circuit each week. Full details the Thursday before at http://www.pari-roller.com or call 01.43.36.89.81 Sunday afternoons: Tour for beginners. A circuit of approx. 20 km over 3 hours. For more information visit http://www.rollers-coquillages.org or call 01.44.54.07.44 ==================== Have your portrait painted by American Portrait Artist, Kathy Burke For samples of her great work, visit /parlerparis/art/index.html —————- Schuyler Event Services Schuyler Editorial Services —————- WORDS THAT SELL! English Language Copywriter Freelance copywriter with more than ten years of strategic marketing and advertising experience will write your brochures, sales letters, direct mail packages, web sites, newsletters and more. I will work with you to truly understand your products/services and the needs of your customers, to produce targeted communications that get results. Clients include advertising agencies, corporations and small businesses, and I am working with Adrian Leeds of Parler Paris and French Property Insider. Competitive rates. Contact Lynda at [email protected] —————- ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSONS WITH A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR. Tell your French friends! Business English, conversation,writing,TOEFL/TOIC prep. All levels. Lessons designed to meet student’s needs. Instructor has a Masters degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL),and 10 + years of teaching experience. Contact Nancy Szczepanski at 06.32.20.47.10 or [email protected] ==================== Parler Parlor French-English Conversation Group http://www.parlerparlor.com OPEN ALL SUMMER LONG Parlor Times — 3 Times A Week In Two Locations Berlitz Opera – Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 38 Avenue de l’Opéra 2nd arrondissement, Paris Opéra, RER A Auber At Eurocentres – Wednesdays 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 13 passage Dauphine (entrance at 30 rue Dauphine, between rue Dauphine and rue Mazarine), 6th arrondissement Membership and General Information ==================== EURONET PARIS Euronet Paris is a multicultural and multilingual venue for international professionals to meet and network. Members represent over 50 different nat ionalities, are between 25 and 43 years old, and are internationally oriented, working in an international environment and living in Paris. Upcoming Euronet events include: For more information visit http://www.euronetinternational.com ==================== The Bay Area Francophile List is a weekly calendar of cultural events of interest to Francophones and Francophiles of the Bay Area, offering information on cinema, art, theater, music, conversation groups, classes, etc. and servicing the entire San Francisco Bay Area. This week’s Bay Area Francophile List has been posted at ==================== Année du Brésil en France —————- Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes A stroll through the illuminated gardens to meet key historical figures of Versailles. Firework display. Parc du Château de Versailles —————- Paris Quartier d’Eté Dance, music, theatre, circus and film in parks and gardens, squares and streets and museums of the city. Some events are free. Tel: 01.44.94.98.00 —————- Cinema en Plein Air 2005 —————- Festival Cinéma au Clair de Lune Another chance to see cinema masterpieces past and present having Paris as subject or backdrop. Outdoors. Tel: 01.44.76.62.00 —————- Fête Des Loges Saint-Germain-en-Laye One of the biggest fun fairs in France, attracting over three million people each year, the Fête des Loges covers seven hectares in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, only 20 minutes outside Paris. Originally a giant country fair, it was first held over 300 years ago and is now a temporary theme park with a variety of roller-coasters, fairground rides, side shows and a pretty good choice of bars and restaurants. Entry is free. Mon-Thur & Sun 2 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Fri-Sat 2:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. By car: Take the A13 and exit Saint Germain-en-Laye. Parking is 4.5 euros. —————- Expatica.com “Welcome to France” Fair The team from French Property Insider and John Howell & Co. will be at booth #17 — come by and say hello. At the Expatica Welcome to France Fair you will get the information you need from companies and agencies specialized in expatriate services. You’ll find information on house hunting, finding a job, immigration and permits, staying long-term, and much more. Meet the people who make expat life great, including the top clubs and associations, travel agents and sports teams. TICKETS ARE FREE BEFORE SEPTEMBER 16 IF YOU SIGN-UP ONLINE. CLICK HERE: http://www.expatica.com/welcometofrance/vis.asp ==================== ==APARTMENT RENTAL== For all short term rental apartments in Paris, take a look at /parlerparis/apartments or /frenchproperty/insider/longterm.html for long term apartments. ==================== Parler Paris Après Midi! |
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