The grand exhibitions (or ‘World Fairs’) of the 19th century have left many beautiful buildings around Europe such as the Brighton Pavilion near London, the Palau Nacional in Barcelona and the Grande Palais in Paris. Often used to stage large-scale trade fairs and events, this impressive fin de siècle edifice also stages art and cultural [...]
Every year in September one thing I always enjoy doing is the Paris-Versailles Walk. A lovely walk which covers 16 Kms and which goes through the heart of Paris. This year, the 27th September is the date for your diary and registration can be done online via http://www.parisversailles.com/ and timing, if you are serious runner, is [...]
The Paris Bridal Fair is an annual event that will be held on the 27th to the 29th of June at the Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versailles. During this event catwalk shows take place and everything a bride-to-be could possibly want to have can be purchased here such as bouquets and bell [...]
It’s red dust week in Paris again. The “red inferno” started on Monday and will stretch over the next fortnight to celebrate a new queen and king by June 8th 2008. The French tennis Open, one of the 4th grand slam tournaments is a unique experience for the 500 players that will fight under the [...]
