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Paris News from the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau n°6 - December 2006
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Inaugurations
This winter Paris sees the opening of a new kind of cabaret with le Bobin’O - a restaurant, a lounge and a club - that looks set to transform the tradition of entertainment à la française. As far as accommodation is concerned, the Hôtel Balzac, a few steps away from the Arc de triomphe, reopens in February while on the Champs-Élysées, Adidas is the big news with the opening of its biggest store in the world.
Trends
Tea in Paris. With creative patisserie and elegant decors, Parisian tearooms, take the art of light snacking to new heights. You can now treat yourself to a moment of sheer refinement and enjoy a hot chocolate à l’ancienne or a gourmet break by the fire.
In the spotlight
Cabaret glamour. Paris wouldn’t be Paris without its cabarets, its French cancan and music hall chorus girls. The Moulin-Rouge, Lido and Crazy Horse…are legendary names throughout the world. ** A round-up of the most renowned establishments** in the French capital, from acclaimed revues to unusual shows.
Classics
On the Champs-Élysées. From the place de la Concorde to the place Charles-de-Gaulle, the Champs-Élysées provides a magnificent perspective. The many visitors walking along here each day will also discover the French way of life: shopping, cinema, entertainment, big brand names...
Affordable Paris
For children and art fans. Merry-go-round rides, Guignol puppet theatre, donkey and pony rides…Paris provides children with numerous low-cost activities. As for art lovers, Parisian museums offer them ever more interesting entrance fees to admire the works of art in their collections.