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Events in France, Italy
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throughout Western Europe for
March - 2008
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Bonjour, Bienvenue! We are
Your French Connexion - your personal travel consultants for European
travel. To enhance and inspire
your travel plans we want to share with you major events in France, Italy
and throughout Europe.
Interested in other events or
experiences? Let us know, we'll be happy to research them for you.
Paris, France
Paris Opéra Bastille Operas rotate during the week.
Luisa Miller,
Parsifal
Palais
Garnier: Ballets are different week by
week and some rotate the last week of the month. The
Rake's Progress, Caligula
Email Us or call 206
363 6575
to book opera and ballet tickets for your trip
Musée d'Orsay:
Orsay Museum
1, rue de la Ligion d'Honneur, 75007 Metro:
Musie d'Orsay
www.musee-orsay.fr/
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Paris Louvre
Phone: 33 (0)1 40 20 51 51
Metro: Palais-Royal/Louvre
English Web Site |
 Babylon
- March 14-June 2, 2008
For the first time
assembling works from all over the world, this exhibition seeks to reconcile
Babylon’s history with its legend. It explores the various stages in the
foundation of the ancient city and the extent of its influence, as well as the
way in which the Babylonian myth grew out of its historical reality.
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December through March (annual)
Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, Paris, France
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Every
winter, a large ice-rink is created outside the Hôtel de Ville to delight
Parisians and tourists alike. Skating is the perfect way to stir up some
festive spirit and it is FREE.
The
building itself is a notable landmark, acting as the seat for the Mayor of
Paris. In the immediate area you will find safe diverse districts: the
beautiful Place des Vosges, the Marais and the Jewish quarter round the Rue
des Rosiers are all within walking distance.
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 Benjamine
Franklin - An American in Paris
Dec 5 2007 - March 9, 2008
Paris' Musée Carnavalet
explores the life of Benjamin Franklin over the period
of time he spent in the French capital (1776-1785).
The exhibition, which brings together some 340
paintings, sculptures and documents, concentrates on the
American's political and scientific influences on the
city, and seeks to define the process by which he came
to stand as a symbol of republican values and defender
of human rights. (closed Mondays)
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Banlieues Bleues
March 14 - April & April 19,
2008
Seine St Denis -
More than a simple blues or jazz
festival, Banlieues Bleues brings together the
old and the new in a celebration of music that lights up the Seine St Denis
suburb of north-east Paris. |
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Paris Film Festival
March - April 2008
(annual)
Cinima Gaumont Marignan -
The Paris Film Festival is a much less
industry-oriented affair than those of certain other capitals; in the great
French tradition, it's aimed at le grand public rather than just the
movers... |
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Festival of the Imagination - Paris
March -
April 2007
(annual)
The Festival of the Imagination, devoted to the music and cultural styles of
peoples across the globe, is held at Paris' Maison des Cultures du Monde.
 Louise
Bourgeois Exhibition - Feb 27 to June
2, 2008 - Center Georges Pompidou. Louise Bourgeois was born in 1911
in Paris and in 1938 imigrated to the US. As an artist and sculptor,
her work is deeply involved in the investigation of her own psyche and
relation to objects through strong intuition. It is difficult to
directly link her work to other artists because she is extremely original in
much of her work.
Voyage à Giverny - de Claude Monet
à Joan Mitchell - Feb 14 - May 11, 2008.
Musee Marmottan - Monet - Passy/Bois de Boulogne, Paris. |
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WINE FAIR-PARIS
–OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The annual Salons des Grands Vins at the
Carrousel du Louvre introduces some 20,000 visitors to the world's finest
wines with a lively programme of tastings, conferences, exhibitions and
demonstrations. More than 100 châteaux are represented, both established
names and worthy newcomers
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Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France
€10; under 12s €3
Fri 10am-8pm; Sat
10am-10pm; Sun 10am-7pm
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 NICE Carnival - most
important winter event on the French Riviera.
www.nicecarnaval.com/
16 Feb 2008 - 02 Mar 2008. Highlights include colorful daily events
such as flower parades, traditional float processions and fireworks
displays. It is fun for all the family, but the celebrations often continue
late into the night with theatre, live bands and DJ sets.
Music flows from every street corner and huge papier mâché characters with
giant heads parade through the city centre - some on floats, some dancing
with the crowds on the streets.
 COMBINE CARNIVAL-NICE WITH MENTON
LEMON FESTIVAL
FOR A WONDERFUL WINTER VACATION
MENTON
Lemon Festival
16 February - 5 March - 2008
Sleepy Menton bursts out in a riot of colour for this citrus-scented
celebration, one of the Côte d'Azur's most popular events.
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Grenoble Jazz Festival
March 11-30,
2008
Grenoble's annual jazz
festival attracts top flight international performers. Over 20 venues,
including theatres, museums and schools, host a huge range of concerts
over the festival period.
Aix-en-Provence
Tambourin Festival (Festamb') -
March-April, 2008 (annual)
The galoubet and
tambourin are instruments that symbolise the musical spirit of
Provence. This festival in Aix-en-Provence gathers people passionate
about music and the region, providing true insight into local life and
customs.
Easter
Feria (Bullfights) - Arles - March 2008
The Easter Feria in the Arena opens the bullfighting season in Arles and
attracts 500,000 visitors, of which 60,000 buy seats for the fights. During the
event the show also takes to the streets of the old city, where aficionados can
continue their evening over a glass of sangria at one of the 30 bodegas.
Fun for Kids and Children of All
Ages
Please ask us for more ideas to bring Europe
alive for children
La Flèche Zoo - all year
Sarthe France
Known for its amazing bird shows
featuring parrots and birds of prey. Beautiful habitats punctuate tours
through this natural setting: polar bears with under water viewings, Chinese
pandas, and African plain for elephants, arctic wolves, unique to Europe.
Cinéaqua - Paris |
Cinéaqua, and audiovisual aquarium, gives you the
chance to discover the universe at the bottom of the sea in the
form of cartoons, music, and other audiovisual productions. The
space also organizes educational workshops, aquatic adventures
filled with puzzles to solve, and more than 41 pools and tanks
housing nearly 10000 fish and other invertebrae.
Open all year round.
http://www.cineaqua.com/
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The City of the Sea
Cherbourg -
Manche France
a vast scientific and
cultural venue and most importantly, a place of oceanographic
discovery and under-water adventure. Le Redoutable the
biggest submarine in the world accessible to the public plus the
ocean section with one of the deepest aquariums in Europe containing
more than 3500 fish.
http://www.citedelamer.com/uk/
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The Isle of Birds - Situated
in the heart of the Essonne on the outskirts of Paris, the Ile
aux oiseaux (The Isle of Birds) is a beautifully wild, unspoiled
garden that provides a natural habitat for a wide range of
animals and plants. The park is open all year-long, and
when the weather gets cold visitors can go to the various indoor
areas.
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The Story of Paris for Children
Children 8-12 - 12 Euro.
The
price includes activities, the Paris Story show and snacks |
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Go back in time
2000 years with the greatest multimedia show ever produced about Paris!
Victor Hugo will guide you through the centuries of the Parisian
history. Simultaneous translation in English is available at each
showing.
www.paris-story.com
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Disneyland Paris celebrates 15 years through March 31, 2008
Cirque National Alexis Gruss -
Nothing like a good Circus - Passy/Bois de Boulogne (PARIS 16) - From
November 10 2007 to March 09 2008
 Chocoladium
– An Interactive Chocolate Exhibition
through 31-Jul-2008 - Bremen (Bremen)
The Universum® invites all chocolate lovers to Bremen. The exhibition "Chocoladium"
explains all facets of the fascinating product - from the source of the
cocoa bean to the effect of chocolate on the human body.
www.universum-bremen.de/
www.bremen-tourism.de
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More Events
throughout Europe
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Italy in
March
Italian Opera: We can provide tickets for clients for operas in Roma,
Milan, Bologna and other cities for January to May opera houses
and in summer for outdoor operas. Teatro alla Scala in
Milan features
La Strada and Lucia d'Lamermoor in March.
The 7th Venice International Boat Show,
March 8 - 16, 2008. The Boat Show restores Venice its sea trade city
crown. Previous show successes have confirmed the Venice Boat Show as
the leading expo on the Adriatic sea, especially for the sailing sector.
Spain in March
Las Fallas,
Valencia - March 15-19, 2008
A wild few days of civic partying, climaxing
with fireworks and amazing bonfires throughout the city.
Semana
Santa - March 16-23, 2008
Holy Week (Easter) is celebrated throughout
Spain, but most especially in Andalucía.
Switzerland in
March
 Bern Jazz Festival
World-class live jazz can be heard in Bern thanks to the
International Jazz Festival. The first festival took place in
1976, and it has been thrilling jazz fans every year since. The
Bern International Jazz Festival will take place
from March until May, 2008.
Schlaraffia, Wine and Gourmet Fair - March
6th to 9th
Fine wines, fine food, and people who know how to appreciate
both... That's what you find at Schlaraffia, the wine and
gourmet fair of Eastern Switzerland. The mouthwatering
assortment comprises wine, beer, and sweet and salty delicacies.
You may also find tips for gourmets, cookbooks, and even kitchen
furniture. Schlaraffia, Weinfelden (Eastern Switzerland /
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Scotland in March
Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture
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21st March - 13th April 2008
Ceilidh Culture is Edinburgh's annual showcase of traditional arts,
featuring the best of home-grown talent alongside acts from across the
world, with local performers as well as international stars from song,
music, dance, storytelling and more.
Edinburgh International Science Festival
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25th March - 5th April 2008
Twelve days of non-stop shows, workshops, exhibitions, talks, tours,
demonstrations and hands-on activities for kids, families and adults,
all showing just how much fun science can be.
Spring
Garden Show -
29th - 30th March 2008 - Edinburgh
The Spring Garden Show is the premier early spring garden event in
Scotland, with lots to interest gardeners of all ages, including
specialist Scottish nurseries and local garden centres. Wonderful
displays of spring colour, including daffodils, cut flowers, floral art
plus gardening talks, craft fair and local produce stalls.
Aberdeen Jazz Festival -
5th
- 9th March 2008
Performers from around the
world play at various venues across Aberdeen, in more formal concerts
and intimate club settings. Instrument workshops for younger musicians
and a programme of both famous and up-and-coming names from around the
world ensure an all-inclusive festival catering for jazz enthusiasts of
all ages.
England in March
Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
- March 29, 2008 - London
Capital of Culture 2008
Liverpool - World class museums, music and
culture including Beatles History - many great events throughout the year.
www.liverpool08.com
The European Capital of Culture is an EU project
designed to highlight the culture of the continent – selecting a city
that illustrates and deserves the title of ‘Capital of Culture’.
Competition is always fierce, as every city bids to showcase its
contribution to the world’s cultural landscape. As of 2000, the award
has often gone to two or more cities, and in 2008, Liverpool shares the
title with Stavanger in Norway.
London Theatre
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Sample
of shows available - ask us for more selections. (Tickets
available only to clients of Your French Connexion). |
- Bad Girls
- Billy Elliot
- Blood Brothers
- Chicago
- Dirty Dancing
- Footloose
- Grease
- Hair Spray
- Lion King
- Lord of the Rings
- Mamma Mia
- Mary Poppins
- Spamalot
- We Will Rock You
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These
are but a very small sampling of events for kids of all ages from 8
to 80. Please contact us for your favorite cultural, sport, interest or
activity.
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